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A group of men wrestle with the string of a large, colorful fish kite on May 1 on the beach between Third and Fourth streets during the 2022 International Kite Festival hosted by Kite Loft and the city.
Private sportsplex talk protested Mitrecic says nothing came of conversation he had with private investor/constituent By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (May 6, 2022) A meeting between Worcester County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic, Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young, and a private investor about the proposed sports complex has some commissioners wondering how the public knew about the gathering before they did. Commissioner Chip Bertino said it was concerning that meetings were taking place with potential sponsors
without all seven commissioners being informed. He said it really did not matter if nothing came of the meeting, but suggested it was the principle. “Other people around the county seem to know more than the county commissioners as to what is being said, with whom conversations are being had, and Joe Mitrecic what is being offered. I don’t think that’s right,” Bertino told the other commissioners. “I would ask moving forward, that if anybody in the county is having
meetings with regard to naming rights, what is out there, I think it’s responsible that the commissioners, all of us, be informed that either a meeting took place, what was discussed, who was there, etc. I don’t think it’s fair I had to find out by reading the newspapers, what’s going on for the county when I’m responsible, or Chip Bertino one of the responsible people for the county.” The commissioner’s concerns came just two weeks after a public See MITRECIC Page 4
By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 6, 2022) Keeping city property taxes at the constant yield rate stands to save some homeowners on their bills in fiscal 2023, but at least one vocal resident thinks more should be done. City Council members held a hearing Monday to gauge John Gehrig public opinion on a proposed constant yield rate of 45.26 cents per $100 of assessed value, which is marginally less than the current rate of 45.63 cents. The change could mean a slightly lower tax bill for property owners whose assessments have not changed. The city’s overall tax base is calcuSee GISRIEL Page 4
County will begin job of balancing income, expenses By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (May 6, 2022) Worcester County officials anticipate being $11.3 million short of covering the $229.6 million Weston Young spending budget proposed for FY23, versus $218.3 million in revenue being projected next year. Chief Administrator Weston Young presented the budget to the county commissioners on Tuesday See WORCESTER Page 6
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Patrons sit on the beach, drink beer and listen to music during the 2021 Jellyfish Festival, which was held in September, on the beach near the inlet downtown. This year’s festival is set June 4 and 5 and will run parallel to an inaugural bull-riding event.
Council OKs Jellyfish agreement Annual music, beer festival slated for first weekend in June on beach downtown By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 6, 2022) The parameters of this year’s Jellyfish Festival, complete with live music, a craft beer component, and detailed security measures, are officially set Ocean City Council members approved a memorandum of understanding on Monday with Brad Hoffman, the chief executive officer of Live Wire Media & Events, to stage the third annual festival from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on June 4 and 5 on the beach north of Dorchester Street to south of North Division.
Marketed as “The Kickoff to Summer” this year’s Jellyfish Festival will feature live music from Ocean City native and country star Jimmy Charles, Cody Clayton Eagle, the Brown Brothers, Rasta Country, Cheakaity, and others. The event also includes a craft beer festival, cornhole tournament and a Marine Corps fitness zone course, all within the parameters of the beach at the end of the Boardwalk. While drawing up the agreement between the organizers and the city, staff members determined that more police presence than what is normally available during that time of year will likely be needed. Not because of the festival, but for an inaugural bull-riding rodeo scheduled to take place in the inlet parking lot at the same time.
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Gisriel seeks tax cut, Gehrig defends budget Continued from Page 1 lated by the state at about $9.4 billion, which was an increase from last year’s roughly $9.25 billion. The constant yield adjusts for the difference as its purpose is to show what the tax rate would be to bring in the same revenue in the budget year ahead as it did in the fiscal 2022 budget year. Vince Gisriel, a former councilman and constant critic of city spending habits, expressed disappointment that council members are not lowering property taxes when expenses are projected to be lower than revenues next fiscal year. He contended that tax rates could be lowered one or two cents without affecting the overall budget. “Every year you underestimate your revenue and overestimate your expenses,” Gisriel said, citing the details of annual comprehensive financial reports. Gisriel has chastised council members recently for spending more money on advertising, even going as far as calling for a referendum to overturn an ordinance that specifically allocates more money from room tax revenues for tourism mar-
keting over the coming years. Voters will have a chance to approve or shoot down the plan in the upcoming November election. Gisriel has also consistently criticized other budget decisions that he believes have resulted in less money in residents’ pockets, and has not been shy about expressing his disdain. “I’m not going to apologize one iota when you don’t give back and you overtax the people,” he said Monday. In response, Councilman John Gehrig pointed out that the reality of the overall taxing picture is not as simple as Gisriel is painting it to be, and that Ocean City is actually ahead of the curve by keeping the rate at the constant yield. “When other counties, municipalities are talking about how to maintain a constant rate, not even a constant yield, we come in with a tax cut, so I think that’s pretty good,” he said, pointing out that with inflation, the lower rate is actually more money in residents’ pockets than it seems. Gehrig also implored residents to pay attention to the acts of city, as
well as county and state, officials as they budget to ensure that enough money is collected to pay for all of the expenses that arise. “Every meeting we are talking about something that will cost us more in the future,” Gehrig said. The expenses range from hiring more part-time employees for the fire and police departments, to paying for top-notch advertising to attract tourists who will help stimulate the local economy and keep taxes from going up for residents. “How do we pay for all of this? I’ve said it before, I’m going to keep saying it, we’re either going to make it or we’re going to take it. That’s not a threat, that’s just reality,’ Gherig said. “We’re a government. We’re either going to seek ways to make money or we’re going to have to take other peoples’ money. That’s called taxes, fees.” Gehrig also said projects like a planned sports complex tentatively proposed for a site near Stephen Decatur High School are vital for keeping Ocean City’s budget healthy. He said misinformation has been spread about the project, including that it
will eventually cause residents’ taxes to go up. He urged people to get all of the facts before coming to conclusions. He also said that Gisriel’s criticism of the city’s tendency to underestimate revenue and overestimate expenses is off base. “It’s nice when we under budget revenue and overestimate expenses,” Gehrig said. “It’s nice when it’s not the other way around.” Council members will vote on the constant yield amount, as well as the overall fiscal 2023 budget, in the coming weeks. They approved the first reading of the budget Monday, which projects a roughly $10 million increase from last year in the general fund, from $90.6 million to more than $101.5 million. Enterprise funds — water, wastewater, transportation, airport, golf course, and convention center — along with the Internal Services Fund take the total package up to about $156 million. Property taxes, which go into the General Fund, account for about $42.5 million of the total.
Mitrecic: meeting requested by constituent Continued from Page 1 hearing on purchasing a 95.6-acre property just west of Stephen Decatur High School along Route 50 for $7.15 million. The money will come out of the $11.2 million in bonds earmarked for financing a portion of the costs associated with engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, and furnishing a potential sports complex. After the public hearing, the commissioners voted 4-3 in favor of the purchase, with Bertino and Commissioners Jim Bunting and Ted Elder voting against it. On Tuesday, Bertino said he was aware that a petition to go to referendum was in the works and declared that he was not part of that effort. If
successful, the public would vote on the purchase of the property. At the moment, the county is the only entity on the hook for the facility despite conversations taking place in Ocean City and Berlin. Young told Bertino the county has not put out plans for the sportsplex, but Ocean City has and is looking at having a “very large” indoor facility constructed on the property. “Only the county is involved in this, and nobody should be speaking for the county except this board and you,” Bertino told Young, who responded by saying the only part of the project the county is working on at the moment is an environmental site assessment. Mitrecic told Bertino he was on the
radio Tuesday morning and reiterated that the county was only at “Step A,” which is to purchase the property. He also said he and Young met with a private investor before the property was under contract, but that it was a preliminary meeting. Young piggybacked on Mitrecic’s comment, adding that there were discussions previously about private entities putting money forward as a match and that naming rights are on the table for the property. “This meeting was requested with me and Mr. Young directly, and this person is in my district,” Mitrecic told Bertino. “Just as you have meetings with people in your district … nothing, absolutely nothing came of it.”
Bertino said the concern is that they hear things on the radio or at council meetings that the other commissioners were not a part of, and it’s especially concerning when the county is the only entity on the line. He told Mitrecic if there are meetings with anyone, the other commissioners have a right to know. “I’ll expect the same from you,” Mitrecic said, to which Bertino responded by saying he was not talking about constituent meetings. Mitrecic said that’s all it was: a meeting with one of his constituents. Still, Bertino held the line, and requested any discussions with outside sponsors should be reported to the commissioners.
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Worcester budget hearing goes along quietly Continued from Page 1 night, just before a public hearing on a proposed increase in real property taxes. According to a notice that was posted, the estimated real property assessable base will increase by 1.9 percent from $16.5 billion to $16.8 billion, and if the county maintains its current tax rate of $0.845 per $100 of assessment, real property tax revenues will increase by 1.9 percent, or $2.6 million of new real property tax revenues. The notice said the rate could be reduced to $0.8294, the constant yield tax rate, to offset the increasing assessments, though the county is considering not reducing its real property tax rate enough to fully offset them. Instead, the county is proposing to
adopt a real property tax rate of $0.845 per $100 of assessment, which is 1.9 percent higher than the constant yield tax rate and will generate $2.6 million in additional property tax revenues. The county gets 92.5 percent of its revenue from three sources: property taxes, income taxes, and recordation and transfers. While this year the county is expected to generate close to $2 million more in revenue than last year, the county will still be $11.3 million short of the $218.3 it plans to spend in FY23. To reconcile the shortage, the county will make reductions in requested expenditures, create additional revenues, or a combination of both. Education accounts for 50.6 per-
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An Escapomania escape room is slated to come to a vacant space inside a shopping center next to Albertino’s on 131st Street. The plans received a favorable approval from planning commissioners and will move next to the City Council.
New escape room planned for 131st gets first approval By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 6, 2022) The phenomenon of getting locked in a room with friends, family members or colleagues and using clues to get out is growing across the resort with plans for another escape room in the works. Veteran proprietor Linar Yagudin plans to open Escapomania inside a vacant space in an uptown shopping center and received a favorable recommendation from members of the city’s planning commission Tuesday. The spot on 131st Street near Albertino’s will add to Yagudin’s portfolio of escape rooms across the region if he gets final approval from City Council members for an amusement use fit-out. Zoning Administrator Kay Gordy presented details of the project Tuesday, which includes multiple sectioned-off themed rooms equipped for players to participate in “a reallife adventure” where they find clues, crack codes and solve puzzles to “escape.” The experience is geared toward groups of families, coworkers, friends and others for entertainment and team-building. Within the conditions that the city requires, the escape room must have family-friendly themes, no interior locking mechanisms and video monitors operating at all times. Gordy also said that parking is adequate within the shopping center property. She said the space was initially slated to become a restaurant, which requires more parking spaces under city code. Yagudin said he snagged the location while looking for an uptown spot to open a new escape room with a See MEMBERS Page 8
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Ravens bash, band concert, more approved Continued from Page 3 cohol. The agreement also requires security measures such as on-site metal detection, bag check procedures and professional security personnel to handle any potential incidents inside the venue. The organizers will pay the city a little more than $3,000 for private event and asset and support fees, and the resort’s tourism department will provide up to $10,000 to support the entertainment. Council members also approved the following events and agreements during Monday’s meeting:
Ravens Beach Bash While a formal approval was not needed, council members expressed no issues with a planned Baltimore Ravens-themed beach party at the Ocean City Fountainebleau Resort on 101st Street. The Ravens’ Beach Bash is set from 2-5 and 7-10 p.m. Saturday, June 4, on the beach in front of the former Clarion hotel. Activities for what organizers call a Ravens fan festival include flag football games, inflatables, beach volleyball, a 98 Rock-hosted live radio remote, and a bonfire and laser light
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show on the beach. The organizer is required to obtain bonfire, and tent and special event permits, and to ensure members of the Beach Patrol have access to the area. On-duty police patrol officers may also check in during the event, but the organizer has not requested any formal support from law enforcement. The Fountainebleu has the authority to conduct activities and serve alcohol on the beach in front of the property because of a beach easement. Elementary band concert Council members approved the logistics of a 30-minute elementary school band concert set for June 1 on the Boardwalk. Glenn Irwin, the executive director of the Ocean City Development Corporation, requested approval for the event featuring members of the Woodson Elementary School Band from Crisfield. The free concert is set from 11 to 11:30 a.m., June 1, on the east end of Somerset Street Plaza downtown. It will cost $87.50 in private event fees. Walk for Recovery Representatives from the Atlantic Club garnered approval from council members for a Walk for Recovery set
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9-11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 10 on the Boardwalk. The event is a fundraiser to raise awareness about addiction, and educate people about treatment options and available resources. Money collected will pay for scholarships for schooling and treatment. The staff report said participants will begin at the south end of the Boardwalk, and walk up and back the entire length of the boards. Up to three water stations will be set up along the route, and tables, chairs, signs, equipment and more will be placed at the start of the route. The organizers will also set up 10-by-10foot tents and pay the town $87.50 in event fees. Boardwalk picnic tables The city stands to make $1,250 by allowing the owners of four Boardwalk businesses to set up picnic tables in front of their establishments. Council members approved agreements with Alaska Stand on Ninth Street, Dough Roller on South Division Street, Dumser’s Dairlyland on Caroline Street and Kohr Brothers on South Atlantic Avenue to put up tables this season. Alaska Stand will have four, Dough Roller will have nine, Dumser’s will have three and Kohr Brothers will have two, according to the staff report.
Members of city planning comm. vocalize support Continued from Page 7 new theme. Planning Commission Chairwoman Pam Buckley said the city’s comprehensive plan calls for these types of amusements activities for tourists and residents. She also said she has been to an escape room and called it an “interesting” experience. “It could be a rainy day, kind of gloomy kind of day for a family, something different to do,” Buckley said. Commissioner Lauren Taylor added that she thinks the project is a “great addition to that part of town and shopping center” before moving to give a favorable recommendation to council for approval of the use.
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Council advances Margaritaville plan details By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 6, 2022) The developers of a massive Margaritaville resort that would span the oceanside of 13th and 14th streets in downtown Ocean City still have several legal hoops to jump through before anyone will be wasting away there. But on Monday, the project advanced a little with City Council members’ official approval of findings of fact for a necessary planned overlay district, or POD, to bring it to fruition. Plans call for a 13-story, 265-room island-themed luxury hotel with conference rooms, restaurants, leisure space, retail shops and more. The project would change the entire landscape of the area, which for years was the site of the more modest Phillips Beach Plaza hotel. Developers Chesapeake Hospitality and Margaritaville Holdings have drawn up intricate plans to make the project happen, including a legal road map to obtain the POD. The designation establishes zoning parameters that interact with the underlying designation, which is classified as R3, or general residential. An upper downtown overlay zone also exists over the proposed development area. To establish the POD, the develop-
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Council members approved details recently for development of a Margaritaville resort planned for the oceanside at 13th and 14th streets downtown.
ers had to create 90,000 square feet of contiguous space. They currently do not meet that requirement through the property they own, but plan to get there with a 16-foot alley between 13th and 14th streets known as Washington Lane. Plans have been floated to move
the alley to align with a 23-foot-wide open public easement through the project’s hotel and conference center. The developers also hope to acquire air rights above the throughway for the hotel. That request is awaiting council approval. In the meantime, five findings of
fact and 17 conditions have been approved for the POD to move to the next phase, which Planning and Development Director Bill Neville said is the reading of the ordinance to establish the designation. And while council members did See ATTORNEY Page 11
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Seasonal tent approved at Bayside Skillet By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 6, 2022) Still riding on the coattails of pandemic adjustments, the owners of the Bayside Skillet have opted to make an outdoor dining tent a permanent structure for the season. When the pandemic hit, restaurant and bar owners across the resort, country and the world tapped into the benefits of offering outdoor seating to patrons. Temporary tents and open air space allowed establishments to continue operating by providing safer venues to circulate air and spread out customers And when covid waned and indoor seating came back, numerous owners and managers introduced hybrid indoor and outdoor dining and drinking spaces, many of which became permanent. The Bayside Skillet on 77th Street was one of them. At the height of the pandemic in 2020, co-owner Sidney Zweigbaum said he set up a 20-by-60-foot tent in the parking lot for outdoor seating. He erected it again last season and last week asked members of the Board of Zoning Appeals for permission to continue the tradition annu-
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A 20-by-60-foot tent set up at the Bayside Skillet on 77th street is allowed to remain in place seasonally from April to October for the next four years following recent approval from members of the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals.
ally from April to October. Zweigbaum said during the meeting that the tent did not eliminate any necessary parking spaces and also provides a more convenient option for people who have trouble getting around. “Whether they are handicapped or
just a little less mobile than they used to be, it was a big benefit to those people because they can just walk right there,” he said. “They don’t have to go up steps, they don’t have to go up a ramp or anything.” After issuing a requirement that
one of the existing four handicap spaces is made big enough for a van, zoning board members voted unanimously to allow for setup of the tent in the restaurant’s parking lot from April to October for the next four years.
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may have been affected. Each letter specifies what personal information may have been compromised. Credit and debit account information was not affected, the county statement said. To guard against this kind of activity, the county advised residents to review account statements for fraudulent or irregular activity, order a free credit report, check with banks if something on a payment card looks suspicious, and report fraud. People who suspect that their personal information may have been compromised may consider placing a one-year fraud alert and/or security freeze on their credit files by visiting https://www.experian.com/fraud/ce nter.html.
Attorney objects to specifics Continued from Page 10 not comment Monday, Adam Ruther, an attorney representing Harrison Hall Hotels, had an objection to some of the logistics of the POD approval. He argued that the developers should legally already have 90,000 square feet of land before the POD can be approved. Instead, they are set to get to that total by using the alley as a connecting parcel. Ruther asked
council members to reconsider the findings of fact and conditions based on that observation. The findings of fact addressed details like future population changes, comprehensive plan compatibility, and more as they relate to the project. The conditions ranged everywhere from dictating design and parking, to requiring developers create employee housing within walking distance.
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Council approves downtown road, parking space changes By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 6, 2022) From a closure of a portion of Dorchester Street for spring cruisin’ to the elimination of a paid parking space on Worcester Street, Ocean City Council members approved several downtown roadsrelated items this week. Cruisin’ on Dorchester Motorists will have to readjust their routes for several hours on an upcoming Saturday to accommodate a closure on Dorchester Street for the annual Cruisin’ Ocean City event. The classic car festival will take over portions of the resort for the weekend. And from the early morning to 3 p.m. on May 21, Dorchester Street from St. Louis Avenue to the bay will not be accessible to regular drivers. The request originated with the traffic commission and went to City Council for final approval Monday. Cruisin’ Ocean City is set May 1922. Several events, including various classic car shows around town and a Boardwalk parade, are planned for the thousands of car enthusiasts set to attend. Parking space change Council members have approved the first reading of an ordinance that
will remove one paid parking space on Worcester Street. According to the staff report, the space is between the Boardwalk and Baltimore Avenue at 12 Worcester. A 1995 ordinance allows for the change. One-way street Piggybacking on a first reading two weeks ago, council members approved the second reading of an ordinance that will make a section of Somerset Street one-way. Through an Ocean City Development Corporation-sanctioned project, public works officials are completing an extension on Somerset Street between South Baltimore and South Philadelphia avenues. As part of the project, an eastbound portion of the street will no longer be open to two-way traffic. The street will be added to the resort’s catalog of 14 other one-way streets, most of which are downtown. The Somerset Street streetscape project also includes amenities and improvements, like 10-foot wide sidewalks, stamped concrete sidewalks, pedestrian scale streetlights and onstreet parking. The streetscape project also called for the removal of three poles with overhead utilities to make for a more attractive aesthetic for pedestrians and drivers.
AGH moves to unmasking, allowing more covid visits Officials report no increase in overall case rates, positive feedback from recent change By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 6, 2022) In response to consistently low covid patient numbers, Atlantic General Hospital has eased its masking requirements and visitation constraints. Heather Snyder, the infection prevention manager at Atlantic General Hospital, said in an email this week that the hospital currently has no covid inpatients and low emergency room testing volumes, which has been the trend for the past several weeks. “In response to these decreased rates, AGH began a phased unmasking approach last month,” Snyder said. “These efforts have resulted in lifting masking requirements for vaccinated staff, visitors, vendors, students and patients, following screening prior to entry.” She said the transition has gone well, with no increase in overall case
volumes since the policy change. She added that the feedback has been “overwhelmingly positive.” Hospital staff have had no more than three covid patients at a time over the past few months, with zero reported for multiple consecutive weeks. This is the first time since the early days of the pandemic that AGH has allowed for staff members, patients or visitors to unmask. Most hospitals, health care facilities and doctors’ offices have required masks for everyone, even as mandates eased in other places. Hospitals also had strict policies against visitation of covid positive patients, which Snyder said are beginning to relax at AGH as well. “We are also happy to announce we have begun allowing limited visitation to our COVID positive patients,” she said. “AGH is proud of these milestones as we continue to move beyond emergency, crisis, pandemic management towards integrating COVID as part of standard healthcare practice.” See RUNDOWN Page 13
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Rundown of weekly vaccine, testing and case numbers Continued from Page 12 Weekly vaccine numbers, testing info, and more: • As of Thursday, Maryland providers administered more than 11.7 million covid-19 vaccines for a total of 95 percent of residents 18 and older with at least one dose. The percentage of residents 5 and older with at least one dose was 92 percent. • This week, a total of 76.18 percent of the Worcester County’s population had received at least one covid vaccine and 69.92 percent were fully vaccinated for a total 14,008 vaccines administered. • Atlantic General Hospital hosts vaccine clinics for patients ages 5 and older from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at the pharmacy in the main lobby. All three types of vaccines are offered. • The Worcester County Health Department typically holds vaccine clinics weekly. For information on when and where they are held, visit worcesterhealth.org/protectmenu/1726-worcester-county-mdcoronavirus-covid-19 information-2020
• On testing, the Biden administration has made covid tests available to every registered household address in America. Interested individuals can claim tests by logging on to covidtests.gov. Weekly covid numbers: • As of Thursday, Worcester County’s covid-19 positivity rate was 7.6 percent with a total of 8,742 cases reported since March 2020. • The state’s covid positivity rate was 5.71 percent with more than 1.037 million confirmed covid cases counted since the start of the pandemic. • Atlantic General Hospital reported zero covid in-patients this week. • Ocean Pines and Berlin reported 3,403 cases and Ocean City had 1,871 Wednesday. • Worcester County has reported 159 covid deaths since March 2020. *Info from Gov. Larry Hogan; the Maryland Department of Health; Atlantic General; Worcester County Health Department; and the CDC.
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Officials say wind turbine mishap in Denmark unusual
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Three blades and a rotor fell off one of the turbines located in the Anholt Offshore Wind Farm off the coast of Denmark in April. According to Ørsted, the company that developed the windfarm, this was the first incident of its kind and is still under investigation.
By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (May 6, 2022) Ørsted officials said they are still investigating an incident at a wind farm off the coast of Denmark that took place in April when a rotor and all three blades fell off a turbine and into the Kattegat, a sea between Denmark and Sweden. “The incident at the Anholt wind farm is still under investigation, however the data from Ørsted’s fleet of turbines and drone inspections of the damaged turbine support the conclusion that this is not a systemic issue,” Ørsted spokesman Henry Fawell of Campfire Communications said last week. “This is the first incident of its kind for this turbine model, a Siemens-Gamesa 3.6MW turbine.” Ørsted is planning to develop the Skipjack Wind Farm at least 19.5 miles from the coast of Ocean City and have it operating commercially by 2026. Project planners have said the first phase of the project, Skipjack 1, will provide clean energy to 35,000 homes while Skipjack 2, the second phase, will power 250,000 homes. The projects are also expected to generate thousands of jobs in the coastal region. Representatives do not expect incidents like that at the Anholt wind farm to be common. As it is, the turbines being constructed off the coast of Maryland are made by a different company. “The turbines for Ørsted’s projects in the Mid-Atlantic will be supplied by GE Renewables,” Fawell said. “Ørsted has almost 1,700 offshore turbines across its projects, and the company holds quality, health and safety as a highest priority.”
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County approves $188K in repairs at OP water plant By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (May 6, 2022) In a unanimous vote from the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday afternoon, the public works department was granted permission to spend $188,000 out of the reserve fund for unbudgeted repairs at the Ocean Pines Wastewater treatment plant. A damaged surface skimming rake needs repair, which is estimated to cost $132,400. The rotating rake helps pull floating solids to the center so they can be removed from the treated water. According to a letter submitted to the commissioners, the malfunctioning rake reduced the capacity of the plant by 20 percent, therefore, it cannot treat the 2.5 million gallons of water per day at which it is rated. The other repair that needs to be made is to a non-operational pump that rotates the rake. The cost to replace the pump is $55,500, but if the pump were to be repaired it would cost $53,000. Once a new pump is ordered, it could take 10-12 weeks to receive. Public works was also granted approval to use $67,776 from an Ocean Pines Water and Wastewater Collections capital equipment fund to purchase a new compact track loader. Of the requested funds, $60,000 was budgeted for the equipment to be purchased. The remaining $7,776 will be drawn from another fund in the department. One final approval to spend $126,404 on an emergency backup generator for the public works administration building was also granted by the commissioners. The generator is expected to provide backup power to the public works administration building, fleet management facility, and maintenance facility, along with the county fuel island and IT network hub housed on the site. See GENERATOR Page 16
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The company shelled out $120,000 just to apply for the NTIA grant, a portion of which was paid for by the state. Talkie has been working with Worcester County to address areas that lack broadband internet. Along with the Bishopville project, the company has been working to install broadband in the Pocomoke City and Snow Hill areas. But funds are running thin, according to company representatives who met with the commissioners on Tuesday morning, and the materials needed to install the service are going up in price, nearly doubling what they were before the pandemic began. Talkie did win a grant for $3 million over 10 years, and another for $3.6 million. It has also applied for a $2 million grant which should be awarded sometime this month, and an infrastructure grant of $20 million, which requires a 10-percent match and is offered by the state. The match of $2 million would come from a grant derived from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Generator replacement granted Continued from Page 15 The county budgeted $200,000 for the purchase and installation of the generator, which will be installed by Sourcewell Contract. The quote
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Benjamin Sifrit to remain in prison Half of couple convicted in infamous ’02 Ocean City slaying gets denied parole By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 6, 2022) Benjamin “B.J.” Sifrit, the co-conspirator in a brutal killing that lives in infamy in Ocean City history, will not be released from prison following a parole hearing last week. Sifrit and his wife, Erika Sifrit, made headlines across the nation nearly 20 years ago when they were arrested and convicted in the murder and dismemberment of Joshua Ford and Geney Crutchley on Memorial Day weekend, 2002. Benjamin Sifrit is serving a 38year sentence on charges of seconddegree murder, burglary, illegally wearing a handgun and being an accessory after the fact. Erika Sifrit is serving a sentence of life plus 20 years on first- and second-degree murder, and various burglary, theft and weapons charges. Benjamin Sifrit was up for parole last month, and had a hearing before the Maryland Parole Commission on April 28. Mark Vernarelli, the manager of media relations for the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correc-
tional Services, said in an email that commissioners held a roughly hourand 40-minute hearing at the Roxbury Correctional in Hagerstown, where Sifrit is incarcerated. Sifrit, along with correctional use manager and two commissioners attended the hearing in person, while four people representing the victims attended through a teleconference. Vernarelli said one victim spoke for about eight minutes and that Sifrit also talked briefly. The commissioners asked Sifrit some questions and fielded questions from the victims before ultimately denying parole. Vernarelli provided no additional details about the hearing but said Sifrit can ask for another one in two years. He said Sifrit’s mandatory release date is in 2030, but “could change based on credits he earns while incarcerated.” Worcester County State’s Attorney Kristin Heiser also submitted a letter to the commission asking that they deny Sifrit’s request for parole. She said in an email that members of Ford and Crutchley’s families also provided written statements. “Our team of coordinators for victim and witness services makes sure to keep victims and families notified of parole hearings and other important post-trial hearings because, un-
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Man drops his pants twice in front of police By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (May 6, 2022) A 22-year-old man from Trappe, Maryland landed in hot water on after dropping his pants on two street corners and giving by passers much more than they expected. One Ocean City Police officer hapDavis Keeter pened to catch Wilson Davis Keeter in the act at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, after he was seen walking with a group of “disorderly individuals” on Philadelphia Avenue near 17th Street. A shirtless Keeter, who was wearing nothing but a pair of blue jeans, reached the corner of 17th Street and
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‘American Pickers’ returning to Maryland to film in June (May 6, 2022) “American Pickers” is returning to Maryland and plans to film episodes of The History Channel’s hit television series around the state in June. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, they want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. They hope to give historically significant objects a new lease on life while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way.
The pickers have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them. American Pickers continues to take the pandemic seriously and will be following all guidelines and protocols for safe filming outlined by the state and CDC. The American Pickers TV Show is looking for leads and would love to explore hidden treasure of Maryland residents. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send your name, phone number, location, and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com, or call 646-493-2184. Visit Facebook @GotAPick.
Couple killed, dismembered tourists inside uptown suite Continued from Page 20 tion for Memorial Day weekend 2002, and planned to stay through the week. That Saturday, they met Ford and Crutchley while out in town and invited them back to their uptown penthouse suite. By early morning Sunday, Ford and Crutchley were dead, and the master bathroom of the penthouse suite was a gory, bloody mess. Evidence and testimony showed that the Sifrits killed Ford and Crutchley, and that Benjamin Sifrit, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, used his training to cut the bodies into pieces. He then sealed the parts up in bags and containers and threw them out in dumpsters across the Delaware line. After cleaning the mess, the couple continued their vacation like nothing
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happened, which included nearly taking on another pair of victims several days later. They got caught shortly before they were set to leave town while burglarizing an uptown Hooters. Police found Ford and Crutchley’s drivers’ licenses and Ford’s ring on the Sifrits while processing them for the burglary. Heiser’s letter said the couple kept the items “presumably as souvenirs” of the killings. “The victims’ families have suffered immensely because of Benjamin Sifrit — not only losing loved ones, but also the knowledge of the callous and degrading manner in which he disposed of their remains,” Heiser’s letter said in closing before expressing final opposition to Sifrit’s parole.
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Annual Springfest celebration runs through Sunday By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (May 6, 2022) Ocean City will officially kick off its visitor season this weekend by celebrating the 31st annual Springfest, featuring an open-air layout for patrons to browse vendor tents, listen to music, play games, and partake of local flavors. The festival, which runs from Thursday through Sunday, will take place at the inlet parking lot, just next to the Boardwalk. Events began Thursday with an opening ceremony that included the OC Stars, Ocean City Police Department honor guard, and a ribbon cutting. This year marks the second year since covid-19 forced city officials to cancel Springfest. Last year’s event featured a different layout than what people were used to. Up until last year, all vendors were inside a large tent, and like Frank Miller, the city’s director of special events, said, going through the tents was “almost like a cattle walk.” He explained that people would not fully get to experience what the vendors had to offer because the line of people just kept moving and patrons had to move with it. To break away from feeling like a cattle call, Miller and his team redesigned the layout with covid-19 measures in place so people could keep socially distanced. They introduced aisles of tents instead, and because of the positive feedback received, the concept was used for Sunfest last year, and will return this weekend. “We’re all about carrying that layout forward,” Miller said. “This layout allows people to take in everything at a much slower pace.” The open-air approach, though, had
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HOROSCOPE ARIES – MAR 21/APR 20 A strong urge to be alone arises this week, Aries. If this happens, turn off your phone and put a message that you’re not to be disturbed until you’re ready for some company.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Yours may turn into the party house this week when a lot of uninvited visitors show up and expect to socialize. It’s a good thing you have energy to spare right now, Taurus.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
More than 100,000 people flocked to the inlet parking lot last year for the 30th annual Springfest celebration. The 2022 event kicked off Thursday and runs until Sunday.
Miller wondering about the weather. According to the extended forecast, rain was expected to come through Friday, Saturday and Sunday. “We’ll stay open for rain,” he said, but if thunderstorms come through, the event will need to be shut down. Patrons last year became witnesses to a hailstorm that came through, despite sunny weather the rest of the weekend. Rain or shine, the festival will feature music all day long for each of the four days, on both an indoor and outdoor stage. Among the acts will be two Elvis impersonators, a Neil Diamond tribute band called, “Real Diamond,” and a Beach Boys tribute band called Back to the Beach Band. Romeo Delight, which offers “The Ultimate Van Halen Experience,” will headline the entertainment on Thursday night, taking the stage at 8 p.m., Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors will play the main stage on Friday at 8 p.m., and Starship, featuring Mickey Thomas will play at 8 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets for all three concerts can be
purchased on www.ticketmaster.com. Other than the three main concerts, all entertainment is free. One of the new additions to Springfest this year is beach tennis. Miller, who likened the sport’s quick gain in popularity to that of pickleball, said eight courts will be set up on the beach, and patrons can watch semiprofessionals play beach tennis or even experience it themselves. People can munch on their favorite fried specialties while sipping on nonalcoholic, or alcohol-infused beverages being served by local nonprofits. And if it is hard to find parking, the Park & Ride lot on Route 50 in West Ocean City will be open for business, with shuttles operating between the lot and Springfest all day. The cost to ride is $3 for an all-day pass, and masks will be required to board. The festival is open Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and until 6 p.m. on Sunday. For more information about Springfest, visit https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departm e n t s / s p e c i a l events/springfest/?doing_wp_cron=1651 603447.8026280403137207031250
Errands are not going to complete themselves, Gemini. Schedule time this week to get all of your ducks in a row. You have obligations to your family and friends.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 You intend to use the extra energy that seems to have been building in you for some time, Cancer. An impromptu sports match or a trip to the gym can burn off energy.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 This week you could receive word of an exciting challenge at work, Leo. If you have been putting in for a promotion or job change, this could be what you’ve waited for.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Keep in mind that you shouldn’t mix money and friendship, Virgo. If a close friend wants you to work for him or her, remember the importance of this separation.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 2 Spring cleaning is in the air, and this week you are ready to tackle your home top to bottom. Why not ask for some help from the kids or your spouse to work more quickly?
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Frustrations may be high this week. Scorpio. Despite your desire to socialize, you can’t seem to get out of the house. Responsibilities at home won’t change for some time.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Keep in mind it can take a few days for you to recover from a night of revelry, Sagittarius. Avoid overdoing it on weeknights or you may pay the price at work in the morning.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 There is a lot of work to get done around the house, Capricorn. A lack of funding has you in a holding pattern. Examine your budget to see if there’s wiggle room.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, if you find yourself in a poor mood this week, try not to take it out on others. Simply ask for some alone time until you can work out your feelings for the better.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Exercise tact and diplomacy when someone asks for your honest opinion about their performance at work, Pisces. You’ll get your point across.
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Jazz and Blues welcoming back Wine and Brews, Sat. By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (May 6, 2022) The Berlin Chamber of Commerce’s Jazz and Blues, Wine and Brews festival comes back to Main Street at full strength on Saturday, a year removed from having to accommodate covid-19 restrictions to facilitate the event. The free, eight-hour event, from 210 p.m., will feature two alternating stages — one for jazz and the other for blues — and six wine tents with a total of 36 different wines available to sample among them. Wine drinkers can pay $25 through Friday in advance or $30 the same day for a souvenir cup and lanyard to try any wines they please. It’s the second year of wine tasting at the festival but the first since 2019, due to compromises in response to the pandemic, according to Berlin Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Larnet St. Amant. “It feels great (to be back),” she said. “This town, we’ve all been very smart and taken good care and it’s time.
Everybody’s ready. We have some great local families who are ready to be out. It’ll be nice to be out on the streets and not closed in. We’re all very excited.” Burley Oak will be pouring $5 beers and Buzz Meadery and Lion Rum from St. Michael’s will also be out. The event includes vendors, photography, fine art and grab-and-go food from local restaurants. “There are tons of great stores and restaurants to visit,” St. Amant said. “It’s a great way to explore Berlin.” In its pre-covid days, the event could attract crowds into the thousands, St. Amant said. Crowds have proven fickle from event to event in terms of returning to former numbers around the area, but she added that she “for sure” expects at least 600-700. St. Amant said the event is a great way to put Berlin on the map for outof-towners. “It brings people to the town who may have never been here. It brings them a chance to maybe not purchase that day — but come for the event and See SPRING Page 28
Ocean Pines Library features Pine’eer Craft Club in May (May 6, 2022) The Pine’eer Craft Club will be highlighted for the month of May at the Ocean Pines Library. Handcrafted items from the Artisan Gift Shop will be on display in the showcase in the foyer of the library. Crafters from the club display their items for sale at the shop and profits from the sales are donated back to the community at the end of the year. Since the club started in
1974, the club has donated over $175,000 back to the community. The display features a selection of handcrafted items in many medias by crafters. More selection of items is available at the Artisan Gift Shop, located in White Horse Park in Ocean Pines, next to the Farmer’s Market. The shop is open weekends, Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Spring Berlin fest, Jazz and Blues on Main Street, Sat. Continued from Page 27 then come back later and buy,” she said. “It draws people in. Events like this eventually bring people back to the community. They get you to come here then the event entices you to come back because there’s so much to offer. Some people end up moving here.” Parking for Jazz and Blues, Wine and Brews is available at Stephen Decatur Park on Tripoli Street. The schedule of musical artists includes: Everett Spells at 10 a.m. Su Jazz Band at 11 a.m. Bryan Russo at 12 p.m. U.S. Navy Commodores at 1 p.m. Lower Case Blues at 2 p.m. Pete Bozick and The Larks at 3 p.m. Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos at 4 p.m.
Concertgoers and beer enthusiasts patronize the various vendors lined up at the 2021 Jazz and Blues, Art and Booths festival. The festival this year — known as Jazz and Blues, Wine and Brews — will incorporate wine tasting for the second time, a successful component that covid restrictions took away the last two years.
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Serve sunny-side up egg atop liver pudding with hominy By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (May 6, 2022) Every four years, gifted athletes from all over the world compete in the world-renowned Olympics. As a young child, mother and I also competed in a grueling competition, “I’m going to get you on April Fool’s Day.” The setting for this anticipated event was our kitchen in Washington, D.C. Mother’s execution for serving liver and onions was a perfect 10. Her release of thinly sliced liver vaulting into a full twisting double flip while able to present crispy onions and smoky bacon was purely magnificent. However, my handspring and layout to the kitchen table was also truly amazing.
The incredible height I was able to obtain along with impeccable form evened the first round of compulsories. As my mother dismounted from the stove and we both nailed our landing, dinner proceeded as usual. But was it dinner as usual? My younger sister, Donna, and I despised liver and my mother loathes it even more, so why are we having it for dinner? Thoughts ravaged my brain as my mother is actually enjoying it. She even has the audacity to say, “Mommy is such a big girl, look at mommy eat her liver.” See COOK Page 32
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South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410-2897192, www.captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast and lunch served Wednesday through Friday, 8-11 a.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m. to noon. Dinner and lite fare served Thursday through Sunday, 5-9 p.m., featuring seafood, steaks and poultry. Daily chef specials. ■ COASTAL SALT 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-973-7258, www.coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Coastal Salt is a new American restaurant with an emphasis on fresh, locally caught seafood with a unique culinary twist. Open Thursday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner. ■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Soups, salads, crab cakes, hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, scallops, fresh soft crabs, and specialty dishes. Happy hour daily, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. Early bird daily, 4-6 p.m. with special dinner menu. Closed Mondays. Open Tuesday through Thursday at 3 p.m., Friday through Sunday at noon. Dine in or carry out. ■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR Oceanfront and 17th St. in Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.coralreefrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy our hearty homestyle breakfasts starting at 7 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner offering light fare of soups and salads along with our house specialty Scallops St. Croix, along with ribs, Cuban pork and steak selections. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER S. Division Street and Boardwalk 410-2893501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-2892599, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar An Ocean City family tradition since 1980. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Buttermilk pancakes, fresh handmade dough pizza and Italian dinners. We have something for everyone! ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-2890990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Fishtales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare in town. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So, sit back and enjoy. ■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet Ocean City 410-2895121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com
$$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bringing Ocean City the freshest seafood, an award-winning Raw Bar along with certified Angus Beef. Great view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Call for Banquet information. Hours are Monday, 4-9 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, closed; Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Happy Hour: Monday, Thursday and Sunday nights, 4-9 p.m. ■ THE VIEW RESTAURANT AND BAR AT CAMBRIA, OC Located in the Cambria Hotel, 13 St. Louis Avenue, Ocean City 410-280-1645 or 410-5204541 Open to the public with a new full menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Happy Hour each day from 3-9 p.m. Open 7 a.m. daily until midnight Fridays and Saturdays and until 10 p.m. all other days. Enjoy overlooking the bay with fresh baked pastries on premise. Wounder appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees and flatbreads.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Sunday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar and lounge. Western Caribbean cuisine with a mix of traditional Eastern Shore favorites. Prohibition Happy Hour every day, 2-6 p.m. Password: Cellar Smeller. ■ COCONUT’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th Street and the beach, Ocean City 410-289-6846, www.castleinthesand.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Beachfront open air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos and frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m. 2 for 1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Coconuts is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-5249254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410524-7981, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Online ordering See downtown locations for description. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Classic and creative American dishes and cocktails are showcased in a festive, surf-themed setting with weekly specials. Featuring burgers, tacos, prime rib, seafood and more. Open every day at 11 a.m., closed Tuesdays. ■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$
Sunday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Restaurant and bar with fresh seafood, small plates, desserts and cocktails. ■ PGN CRAB HOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380, 410289-4083, www.pgncrabhouse.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & Wine Known for their famous steamed crabs. Dining in or carry out is available. Casual seasonal seafood stop for the all-you-can-eat specials. Steamed crabs, chicken and corn on the cob. You can find clams, ribs, crab cakes, seafood plater and more. You can call for daily specials. Open 7 day a week, 11 a.m. ■ RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 61st Street Bayside/2nd Floor @ Bayview Bar & Grill, Ocean City 443- 664-7043 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bayfront dining with a casual atmosphere. Specializing in burgers, flat breads, crab cakes, shrimp burgers and full dinner specials. Happy Hour daily, 4-7 p.m. Open Monday through Thursday, 4-10 p.m.; Friday, 4-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Monday through Wednesday, 4 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. with Island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets ■ BAHAMAS’S CRABSHACK CARRYOUT & OUTLET Oceanside MD/DE Line and Coastal Highway, Fenwick 302-537-5882 Premium seafood, fat crabs by weight, sandwiches and dinners. Seafood, chicken, homemade soups, super crab cakes, steamed shrimp, fresh clams, soft crabs, scallops, oysters and snow crab claws. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 12601 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-664-2896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Opens at 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and noon to 10 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Louisiana-style cooking with specials for Valentine’s Day and Fat Tuesday Specials. Featuring surf and turf, fantastic chicken dishes, seafood gumbo, fried catfish, jambalaya prime rib and many more. Champagne and desserts. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, BREAKERS PUB & LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Inside the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, ocbeachresort.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. Horizons: Open 7-11 a.m. and 5-10 p.m. Breakers Pub: 11 a.m. Happy Hour at the bar 4-7 p.m. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner including light fare and steamer specials.
■ NORI SUSHI BAR & GRILL Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11403 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-880-6258 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving daily small plates, soups, salads, sandwiches, fried rice, entrees and desserts. Also, a full menu of Nori’s Premium Rolls, Nigiri and Sashimi with fresh classic hand roll combos. Fullservice bar with wine, beer and cocktails. Offering inside dining and take out, 7 days a week, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Delivery via Door Dash Online. Weekends until 10 p.m. for lunch and dinner. ■ SOPHIA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11405 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 410-723-5188 $$ | Kids’ menu Open Wednesday through Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Serving appetizes, salads, subs and soup of the day. Many specialty pizzas with premium toppings or made to order. Calzones and a healthy line of low carb alternatives along with a wide variety of Italian entrée dishes. A La Carte fresh vegetables and wonderful homemade desserts. Call for take-out or delivery. Formally Three Bros. Pizza.
WEST OCEAN CITY ■ COASTAL SMOKEHOUSE 12513 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 410390-5998, coastalsmokehouse.com $$-$$$ | Full bar with 18 TVs Coastal Smokehouse caters to the steak and barbecue expert inside of us all with a menu that tours the nation's hottest barbecue destinations and a top-notch bourbon list with which to wash it all down. Open 7days a week for lunch and dinner from noon to 11 p.m. ■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-801-1111, www.occhopsticks.com $$ | Beer | Premium Sake Offering a wide array of authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Dine-in and carryout. Lunch specials. Dinner and lite fare. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
OCEAN PINES ■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar With sweeping views of the 18th hole, the new Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items. Full bar. Open daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting. Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more. Open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m.
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Cook liver pudding until brown and crispy Continued from Page 30 I was totally dumfounded and hoped my reaction would not be reflected in the score. But as Donna and I tucked, twisted, and picked at the filet of organ, mother continued to devour with incredible intensity. The amplitude of giggles put mother in an arch position. At this point, I lost focus and sensed my chance for the gold was slipping away. In a few minutes, mother proclaimed, “April Fools!” What Donna and I did not realize was that there were two pans on the stove. One pan contained sauteed liver with bacon and onions, while the other pan contained thinly sliced steaks with bacon and onions. I have to admit, mom completely fooled us and her flexibility of imagina-
tion will go down in history. Florence Maxine Walker’s compulsory performance was great, but her optional sequence will always be remembered as one of the reasons why mom has made the simplest moments so memorable. Liver pudding, livermush, and scrapple are dishes that are made of pork scraps from butchering. The ingredients can include pork head, brains, heart, kidney, liver, and skin that is cooked with pork stock, a thickening agent, aromatics, and spices. These dishes likely originated from German settlers who traveled south through the Appalachian Mountains and Mid-Atlantic Region. While these products are very similar, there are a few slight differences. Scrapple may or may not include
liver, whereas liver pudding and livermush always contain liver. Livermush and liver pudding are sometimes used interchangeable. Livermush generally contains more cornmeal and is coarser in texture. In addition, liver pudding does not fry as a solid piece, but as small pieces of meat melted in fat. In essence, liver pudding has a consistency similar to corned beef hash. That being said, there are those who feel scrapple, livermush, and liver pudding have a reputation for being an enigmatic composition, which means one does not truly know what is in at any given moment. While it is true that variance in ingredients do exist; scrapple, livermush and liver pudding have been a popular breakfast item since the 1700s and have earned their place in how America eats. Liver pudding has been a tradition in our family. While mother and Donna would not go near the dish, the rest of the family enjoyed its unusual but tasty flavor. Liver pudding is served over waffles, toast, fried potatoes, fried apples, or hominy. For those who are not familiar with hominy, it is simply whole kernels of dried field corn. The kernels are soaked in lye or lime solutions, then rinsed several times which removes the hulls and
tenderizes the inner kernels. If one enjoys scrapple, you will want to try liver pudding. Onions, garlic, bacon fat, and Manning’s Hominy are the essence of the following recipe. A sunny side up egg is also another great pairing. Enjoy!
Liver Pudding Ingredients 1 teaspoon bacon drippings 2 cups liver pudding 1 1/3 cups Manning’s Hominy, drained 1 large yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced kosher salt and black pepper to taste 4 extra-large eggs (optional) 1. In a large sauté pan, heat bacon drippings over medium-low heat. 2. Add the remaining ingredients and cook uncovered for about 25 minutes. The last 10 minutes, turn the heat to medium. Using a spatula, flip the pudding as it develops a brown and crispy texture. 3. Taste the pudding to see if adjustments of salt and pepper are necessary. Serve with a sunny-side up egg. Secret Ingredient – Heritage. “It is not the honor that you take with you, but the heritage you leave behind.” — Branch Rickey
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Calendar tory and wildlife in partnership with the Ocean City Library and the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum. Includes special guests. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600
Fri., May 6 SPRINGFEST Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Food, live entertainment, arts and crafts. Free admission. Headlining: Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, 8 p.m. Show tickets: https://www.ococean.com/events/sprin gfest. 410-250-0125.
T.O.P.S. OF BERLIN - GROUP #169 Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Rose Campion, 410641-0157
FIRST FRIDAY OPENING RECEPTION Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Satellite galleries include Princess Royale and The Coffee Beanery. Online exhibit at ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org/online-exhibits. 410-5249433
Sat., May 7 SPRINGFEST Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Food, live entertainment, arts and crafts. Free admission. Headlining: Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, 8 p.m. Show tickets: https://www.ococean.com/events/sprin gfest. 410-250-0125
BEACHFEST VOLLEYBALL FESTIVAL Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. 14s National, 14s American, 14s Aspire, 15s American, 15s Aspire. Admission costs $25 for a two day pass. 410-202-8849, info@webuildyouplay.com, https://webuildyouplay.com/event/beac hfest-tournament/
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DONATION The Ocean City Lioness Lions Club recently presented a donation to U.S. Kennels, an organization that pairs disabled military veterans with rescued dogs for therapy. Pictured are Jennifer and Frank Sokola, with his dog, Prince Harry; Lioness Lions President Bev Topfer; and U.S. Kennels Executive Director Chris Hardy, with his dog, Brody.
CRAFTY SATURDAY: CELEBRATING MOTHER’S DAY! Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. The group is making special crafts for Mother’s Day. For children ages 4 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
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.
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Assateague Coastal Trust, 10959 Worcester Highway, Berlin. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Plant sale store: ActForBays.org/PlantSale. Online orders are strongly encouraged. For gardening and ground prep tips, email Billy Welland, billy@actforbays.org.
Saturdays - Ocean Pines Racquet Center, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, 9:30 a.m. All abilities welcome and equipment will be provided. oppaddle2020@gmail.com or 516-508-0313.
Windmill Creek Vineyard & Winery, 11206 Worcester Highway, Berlin, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Chaplain Jeff “Buster” Bowden will pray over and bless each individual motorcycle, rider/passenger. Free entry and parking. Non-perishables will be collected. bikerswithoutbordersfoundation@gmail.com.
SPRING JUST WALK Stephen Decatur Park, Tripoli Street, Berlin, 9-10:30 a.m. Register at 8:30 a.m. Free fun walk, 1-3 miles. Register through Eventbrite. Strollers and leashed dogs welcome. All walkers will be entered into a free raffle. www.justwalkworcester.org, 410-632-1100
American Legion Synepuxent Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. Scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage, bacon, chipped beef, biscuits, pancakes, fruit cup. Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for kids 10 years and younger. Bloody Marys or Mimosas $5. Open to the public.
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BOOK SIGNING Ocean City Life-Saving Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Author Ellen Knop Marshall will be signing her book “Our Favorite Vacation Beach: Ocean City, Maryland” and will have the book available for purchase. A percentage of the sales will go to the museum.
Sun., May 8 SPRINGFEST Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Food, live entertainment, arts and crafts. Free admission. https://www.ococean.com/events/sprin gfest, 410-250-0125
BEACHFEST VOLLEYBALL FESTIVAL Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. 13s American, 13s National, 13s Open, 14s National, 18s & 17s Open. Admission costs $25 for a two day pass. 410-202-8849, info@webuildyouplay.com, https://webuildyouplay.com/event/beac hfest-tournament
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING Sundays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 10 a.m. www.jw.org
Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 5:30 p.m. The group will practice creative flows that are part dance, part moving meditation, all energy building. Registration required: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-632-2600
SPORTS COMPLEX PROJECT COMMUNITY MEETING Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 7 p.m. This meeting is a way to bring together a cross-section of viewpoints and to share the information related to the planned Petition drive. All are welcome. Slobodan, strendic@yahoo.com, 410-9731574
DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00-9:00 p.m. All ladies that love to sing invited. Contact Mary, 410-629-9383 or Carol Ludwig, 302-242-7062.
Tues., May 10 SENSORY STOMP PAINTING Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 10:30 a.m. Come get physical and create unique pieces of art. Dress to get messy. For ages 2-6 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600
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LITTLE LEARNERS PROGRAM COLLABORATION Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Children will learn about local his-
Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 11 a.m. Babies under 2 years and their caregivers join the group for songs, rhymes and stories. Stay after to socialize with other families. www.worcesterlibrary.org
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP The Macky & Pam Stansell House Coastal Hospice, 1500 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 3:15-4 p.m. Discussions and mutual support, along with education on exercise, nutrition, coping techniques, medications and developments in treatment. Kay Kinnikin, 410-641-
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INTERACTIVE STORY TIME: ZOO THEME Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Come hear some silly stories about animals found at the zoo. Take home activity included. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600
ATLANTIC COAST SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION MEETING American Legion #123, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Gabby Ross, Assateague Coastkeeper. The talk will focus on the ACT’s efforts on behalf of waters surrounding Assateague. Meetings are open to guests. smitty3894@aol.com.
DELMARVA DANCING Tuesdays - Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173, 13324 Worcester Highway, Bishopville, 5:30-9 p.m. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and more. A $5 donation benefits Veterans and local charities. Special Memorial Day Party will be held on May 24 with Chinese auction, picnic food and dancing. Everyone is welcome. Charlie, 410-465-0445
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING Tuesdays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 7 p.m. www.jw.org
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The Worcester County Commissioners present a proclamation recognizing March as Women’s History Month to Commission for Women members, honoring the contributions. Pictured are Commission for Women members Terri Shockley, Chair Tamara White, Laura Morrison, and Co-Chair Coleen Colson.
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FREE PINOCHLE CLASS Ocean City 50plus Center, 104 41st St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free pinochle class for the 50 plus community. Lunch can be purchased with advance notice. Pat and Ed Lockett, 410-289-4725.
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JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3-5 p.m. Drop in Wednesdays to receive one-on-one guidance from library staff to strengthen your resume and help with your job search. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:30-5:30 p.m. These classes uplift and improve mood. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.” 410-632-2600
WINE NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Ocean City Life-Saving Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 5-7 p.m. Organized in partnership with the Buzzed Word, the event will offer wine and refreshments, a book signing and musical performance. The event is free and open to the public.
BEACH SINGLES Thursdays - Beach Singles join us 55 plus at Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4-6 p.m. Info: 302-436-9577 or BeachSingles.org
STORY TIME: ‘FLOWERS’ TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY Tuesdays - Worcester County Berlin Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, 3:30-4:30 p.m. A weekly support and education group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Use the south side door and knock hard. Patty Lockett, 410-289-4725
Wed., May 11 BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP Meeting via Zoom on the first and second Wednesday of each month. For non-
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and crafts all about flowers. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600
OCEAN CITY BOOK OF THE MONTH: ‘NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR’ BY GEORGE ORWELL Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2 p.m. Join Michael Hayes for a discussion of the 1949 dystopian classic about the future. Examine what ‘1984’ means today. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-
TASTE OF FINER THINGS Ocean Downs Casino, 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, 6-9 p.m. Benefits the Macky & Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice. Cost is $100 and includes open bar, wine & food pairings, live entertainment and dancing, free play and more. www.coastalhospice.org/taste/
Thurs., May 12 STORY TIME ‘COLOR & LIGHT’ Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30
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Call 410-723-6397 Classifieds appear in Ocean City Today & Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com & baysideoc.com
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
• Small Engine Mechanic • Maintenance Man • Certified Pool Operator Year-round. Competitive wages.
443-754-1047
CUSTODIAL STAFF
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
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RENTALS
Year-round outboard Motor/Boat Mechanic needed for established boat yard in West Ocean City, Maryland. Call Dennis @ Harbor Marine, 410-213-1383.
Building Attendant. PT/FT summer season. Monitor pool and parking lot. Report to property manager. Good Pay. Send resume to fred@paradiseoc.com or call 410-250-1111.
The Crossings, 3420 Haven Ave., Ocean City. HOUSEKEEPERS NEEDED Pay based on experience. Call 609-398-4433 or stop in for application.
West OC Waterfront Cottage. 4BR, 2BA. $12,500 for the season. Security deposit required. 443-859-3388
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.
PAPA JOHN’S ALL POSITIONS for the Ocean City area. Apply in person: 29C Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970 302-541-8081
We are currently looking for Part Time Custodial Employees. Hours are 3:30pm-6:30pm, Monday through Friday. Apply to Linda Watson at lwatson@worcesterprep.org or mail application to Linda Watson, 508 S. Main St., Berlin, MD 21811.
SECURITY GUARD WANTED Part-time/evenings Apply in person Gold Coast Mall 115th St., Coastal Hwy. 410-524-9000
AUTOMOTIVE
GREAT-GREAT-GREAT OPPORTUNITIES!!!! We are part of a automotive group with parts stores, service centers and a used car dealership. Fast paced, energetic atmosphere with advancement opportunities! We are now taking applications for: Technicians – Call Matt 302-344-9846 Used Car Salesman – Call Dave 302-339-6910 Exc. Pay & Benefits!! Locations in Long Neck, Ocean View & Ocean Pines Call Matt – 302-344-9846
is now hiring an
ASSISTANT DISTILLER Full Time, Year Round position with benefits. Responsible for the production and bottling of Seacrets Spirits. Knowledge of distillation preferred, but not necessary. Apply in person or online at seacrets.com
Cooks, Kitchen Help, Food Runners Wanted Flexible schedule, clean kitchen, new equipment. Weekly paychecks. Friendly work environment. American Legion Post #166 Contact Sam Wiley 443-235-0876
Safari Hotel
NOW HIRING Experienced kitchen and bathroom subcontractors. Must have own tools and transportation. Competitive Pay ~ Year Round
Please call 443-366-9222 or 443-335-4476 Come join our team in a friendly, team-oriented environment at the beach, in a beautiful bayside community, with stunning water views, in Ocean City, MD. Now Hiring - Clubhouse / Pool Attendants Part-Time up to 15 to 40 hours. Seasonal employment. Excellent people skills are a must, and you must be able to work mornings, nights, and weekends, 5 and 8 hours shifts available. Start dates in May the position runs through October 1st. Please send resume to Olivia.smith@casinc.biz or fax to 410-520-0398
is now hiring for an Assistant GM. Full-time, seasonal (YR salaried) position. Responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations of carry-out location. Also, will coordinate & execute catered events. Management experience not required. Send resume to: delmarvaboilco@gmail.com
Lifeguard • Will Train & Certify Shallow Water Lifeguard! • Looking for responsible candidate who enjoys working with children. • AM or PM Shifts. • Must be available weekdays. Apply in person or email resumes to info@fskfamily.com
Hiring Front Desk Agents, Housekeeping, Laundry. Full time. Available all shifts, weekends and holidays Starting $15-$18/hour Apply in person 13th Street and Boardwalk 410-289-6411
NOW HIRING!! Production Crew for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $20/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
Maintenance Worker • AM & PM Shifts available • Hotel Maintenance Experience a PLUS!!! • Certified Pool Operator a PLUS!! • Starting pay TBD on experience
by Monday 5 p.m.
NOW HIRING FULL TIME COOK, DRIVER, & BARTENDER Call Pam at 410-726-7061 Or Apply Within at 56th Street
Hiring Cooks (up to $18), Audio/Video Techs, Distillery Tour Guides, Maintenance Staff, Painter, Carpenter, Office Staff, Servers, Food Runners, Hosts, Bar Staff, Barbacks, Expeditors, Cashiers, Security, Receivers & Boutique Associates Apply in person or online at seacrets.com
www.oceancitytoday.com Order YOur Classifieds Online!
In search of self-motivated, creative Nail Tech to join our team at OC Hair and Nail Studio in Gold Coast Mall. Additional incentive offered for existing clientele. Call to schedule interview: 410-524-7606 Now Hiring full-time positions for Front Desk, evening shift 4-12, and Housekeeping. Apply within Comfort Suites, 12718 Ocean Gateway (Rte. 50), Ocean City, MD (WOC). 410-213-7171 Do you have house cleaning experience? I need help 3 hours per week. $30/hour all year. Please speak English and provide references. 410-570-0985 or email choppy42@me.com CASHIER WANTED Delaware Tobacco Outlet, 100 Coastal Hwy., Suite 3 in Fenwick Island, DE 19944. Apply in person. PGN Crab House 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Now Hiring for • Waitstaff • Kitchen Help Apply within after 11:00 am
RENTALS RENTALS Seeking YR & Seasonal Rentals! Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
WEEKLY RENTALS Rooms ~ Suites ~ Apartments Utilities & internet included. BURGUNDY INN 1210 Philadelphia Ave. 410-289-8581
Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-524-7700 www.holidayoc.com
ROOMMATES ROOMMATES
Seeking Roommate Bayview Estates, Selbyville. 5.7 miles to beach. Includes utilities & Internet. Shared kitchen, W/D, living room, outdoor space, POOL. $850/month. 302-448-5516
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL 2 Office/Retail Spaces available in West Ocean City. Each are approximately 1600 sq. ft. Call 443-497-4200
Advertise your summer rentals 410-723-6397 www.oceancitytoday.com www.baysideoc.com
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DONATIONS
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Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.
Bowflex Max Trainer Model N7. Paid $2358 in June of 2016, asking $1170. Call 410-641-5817, leave message.
Oyster Harbor CommunityWide Yard Sale Whisper Trace Drive, May 7, 2022, 8am-1pm. Rain Date May 14, 2022.
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Mayor & City Council Ocean City (Town) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced vendors to provide advertising leasing services on Town owned buses and boardwalk trams (“Transit Advertising”) and for said services to be in conformity with the Proposal Documents. Proposal Documents for the Transit Advertising services may be obtained from the Town’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at cparsons@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their proposals. The Town is not responsible for the content of any Proposal Document received through any third-party service. It is the sole responsibility of the Vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Proposal Documents. A pre-proposal meeting will be held for this solicitation on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 1:00pm in the Procurement Conference Room located at 214 65th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842. The last day for questions will be noon on Friday, April 22, 2022. The Addendum will be posted by close of business on Tuesday, May 03, 2022. Sealed Proposal Documents are due no later than Monday, May 09, 2022 by 4:00 p.m. and addressed to Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland, Attn: City Clerk’s Office, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Sealed Proposal Documents will be opened and Vendor names read into record and remanded to staff for further review at the Work Session held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 1:00pm in Council Chambers located at 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Late Proposal Document will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-4/7/5t _________________________________ DAMIAN L. HALSTAD HOFFMAN, COMFORT, OFFUTT, SCOTT & HALSTAD, LLP 24 N. COURT STREET WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19166 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF
DAVID SHAW AKA: DAVID CLARK SHAW Notice is given that Emily N. Roys, 12 Anchor Street, Westminister, MD 21157, was on April 01, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of David Shaw who died on March 9, 2022, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 1st day of October, 2022. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Emily N. Roys Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: April 28, 2022 OCD-4/28/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA - REVISED
THURSDAY MAY 12, 2022 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held in-person before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 22-30, on the lands of Christine Wyatt, requesting a variance to the minimum lot width from 200 feet to 105.31 feet (reduce 94.69 feet), a variance to the right side yard setback from 20 feet to 10.9 feet
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(to encroach 9.1 feet) a variance to the left side yard setback from 20 feet to 19.4 feet (to encroach .6 feet) for a proposed replacement dwelling in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1116(c)(4) and ZS 1-201(b)(5), located at 10025 Orchard Road, Tax Map 41, Parcel 49, Lot 3, Tax District 3 of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 22-31, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Stephen & Lisa Harrison, requesting a variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 22.11 feet (to encroach 7.89 feet) for a proposed deck enlargement and an after-thefact left side yard variance from 8 feet to 3.96 feet (encroaching 4.04 feet) for an existing outdoor shower, in the R-2 Suburban Residential District pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-206(b)(2), and ZS 1-305 located at 12335 Snug Harbor Road, Tax Map 33, Parcel 346, Lot 67 & 68, Tax District 10 of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:40 p.m. Case No. 22-29, on the lands Chick-Fil-A, Inc., requesting a variance to the front yard setback on Ocean Gateway (MD Rte 50) from 100 feet to 67 feet (to encroach 33 feet) for a proposed canopy and clearance bar addition in the C-2 General Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-210(2)(B) and ZS 1-305, located at 12901 Ocean Gateway, Tax Map 27, Parcel 704, Tax District 10 of Worcester County, Maryland Administrative Matters OCD-4/28/2t _________________________________
submitted to install one boat lift with four associated poles a maximum channelward extension of 17’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 2813 TERN DR UNIT 203 Parcel # 4755 203 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: DAVID EISENHAUER APPLICANT: PRISTINE PERMITTING, LLC. PW 22-060 A request has been submitted to demo an existing finger pier and install one 9’8” x 14’ PWC float with all associated poles, maximum channelward extension of 15’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 600 DORY RD UNIT 11 Parcel # 9051 11 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: KEITH LEMEY APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. PW 22-061 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift and one double PWC lift with all associated poles, maximum channelward extension 40’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 813 PENGUIN DR Parcel # 4481 -37 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: RICHARD BONDURANT APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. PW 22-062 A request has been submitted to install 44’ of replacement vinyl bulkhead and one mooring pile. Reframe existing 14’ x 14’ platform to a reduced size of 12’ x 14’, maximum channelward 14’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 601 BAYSHORE DR UNIT 20 Parcel # 5347 -20 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: SUSAN SPICER APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. OCD-4/28/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
WORCESTER COUNTY MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE TREASURER GOVERNMENT CENTER 1 WEST MARKET STREET, ROOM 1105 SNOW HILL, MD 21863
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 12, 2022 At 2:00 p.m. PW 22-058 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift and four associated pilings not to exceed 25’ maximum channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 721 RUSTY ANCHOR RD UNIT 24 Parcel # 9160 -24 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: JEFFREY REECE APPLICANT: PRISTINE PERMITTING, LLC PW 22-059 A request has been
TAX SALE
OF PROPERTIES LOCATED IN WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND State and County taxes for the 2020 tax levy (and prior years) by the County Commissioners of Worcester County and/or delinquent water, sewer, and assessment charges and/or delinquent nuisance abatements on the properties hereinafter described being due and in arrears and unpaid, and in order to compel the payment of the same, together with interest thereon and costs attending the proceeding, as provided by law, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Treasurer, Finance Officer, and Collector of State and County taxes for Worcester County, Maryland, as provided by the Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland, the undersigned Treasurer, Finance Of-
ficer and Collector, aforesaid, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder the following properties. This public auction will be held with Real Auction.com. The link is https://worcester.marylandtaxsale.co m STARTING WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2022 @ 10:00 A.M. CLOSING FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022 AT THE HOUR OF 1:00 P.M. LIST OF PROPERTIES Acct#10053854 Assessed To 222 Trimper Avenue LLC OC. Located At 222 Trimper Ave Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 49 N Side 222 Trimper Ave Pl H & T Dev. Assessment $481,000. Total Due $15,599.29 Acct#02017520 Assessed To Askew Yvonne D & Baine Denise R. Located At 402 Market St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 40 X 96.8 X 38.67 X 80.20 402 W Market St Snow Hill. Assessment $6,400. Total Due $393.14 Acct#02017539 Assessed To Askew Yvonne D & Baine Denise R. Located At Market St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As App 42 1/2' X 70' W Market St Snow Hill. Assessment $6,200. Total Due $533.54 Acct#02017547 Assessed To Askew Yvonne D & Baine Denise R. Located At 404 Market St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As App 45' X 70' 404 W Market St Snow Hill. Assessment $6,400. Total Due $393.14 Acct#02026643 Assessed To Bailey Katherine Witt & Richard B. Located At 207 Morris St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 2 5465 Sq Ft 207 Morris St Subdiv Ld For John Q Perdue. Assessment $69,567. Total Due $2,947.65 Acct#03031853 Assessed To Baker Robert Marion. Located At 103 Franklin Ave Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lots 25 26 27 28 Blk D N/S Franklin Ave Pl Beach Graham Prop. Assessment $171,800. Total Due $6,731.21 Acct#02006936 Assessed To Ballard Artie H & Elizabeth W. Located At 4239 Market St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 18 Blk 1 Sec 1 W/S Market St 35184 Sq Ft Pl Castle Hill Ests. Assessment $85,467. Total Due $2,124.69 Acct#03003442 Assessed To Banach Thomas & Karen. Located At 11709 Sheppards Crossing Rd Whaleysville, Md 21872. Described As 0.463 Ac W Side Sheppards Cross Rd Surv Hetty H Powell. Assessment $100,000. Total Due $2,503.76 Acct#10242568 Assessed To Bateman Nadia. Located At 501 Penguin Dr 029A0 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 29A P 4 Penguin Drive Crab Cove Of 32nd St CM. Assessment $256,000. Total Due $8,375.37 Acct#10721989 Assessed To Bateman Nadia. Located At 29 Crab Cove 32nd St CM Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip #29 32nd St Crab Cove 32nd St CM. Assessment $15,000. Total Due $611.25 Acct#10240867 Assessed To Batz Kyle M & Myers Holly L. Located At 3701 Coastal Hwy 0221E Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 221 B E P 1 Coastal Highway Bradley On The Bay CM. Assessment $194,300. Total Due $6,387.64 Acct#10053986 Assessed To Behney Christopher. Located At 210
MAY 6, 2022 Trimper Ave 0004 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 4 Trimper Ave Sand & Foam CM. Assessment $106,000. Total Due $3,467.63 Acct#03049655 Assessed To Betters Richard K & Mary Y Betters. Located At 41 Ocean Pky Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-03-002 9000 Sq Ft Ocean Parkway Plat Ocean Pines Sec 3. Assessment $163,400. Total Due $3,689.12 Acct#01016776 Assessed To Bishop Elizabeth Ann & Wise Andre M. Located At 615 Clarke Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 1 E Side 615 Clarke Ave Plat B Pocomoke. Assessment $47,700. Total Due $2,161.29 Acct#05000262 Assessed To Blake Quincy & Irene For Life. Located At 9754 Hotel Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 60 X 259.75 S Side Line Hotel Road S Of Selbyville. Assessment $43,100. Total Due $1,192.11 Acct#01001280 Assessed To Blount Allen B Jr & Mirian B Golden. Located At Cypress Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 105' X 105' W Side Unionville Cedar Hall Road. Assessment $8,900. Total Due $434.65 Acct#02017865 Assessed To Bowie-Semsker Robyn. Located At 105 N Morris St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As .82 Ac Morris Street Oscar Manning Property. Assessment $174,667. Total Due $7,246.58 Acct#01026410 Assessed To Boyd Crawford & Jessica. Located At 1403 Princess Anne Ln Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 6 Blk E 60 X 150 1403 Princess Anne Lane Pl Small Bull & Dryden. Assessment $85,700. Total Due $3,781.08 Acct#10101549 Assessed To Bronder Charles M Jr & Ruth J. Located At 8800 Coastal Hwy 0707 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 707 Btw 88th & 89th Sts Sea Terrace CM. Assessment $304,167. Total Due $9,712.38 Acct#10009839 Assessed To Brown James Anderson. Located At 10130 Silver Point Ln Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As 1.07 Acs E Side Silver Point Rd On Herring Creek. Assessment $283,000. Total Due $6,301.22 Acct#03769016 Assessed To Brown James Marshall & Slack Jennifer Lore. Located At 158 Intrepid Ln 92 Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Unit 92 Ph 1 Intrepid Lane Decatur Farm Townhouse CM32. Assessment $187,400. Total Due $5,585.28 Acct#03171965 Assessed To Campbell Wayne Franklin. Located At 9038 Carey Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 2.70 Acs Sw Side Carey Rd St Martins. Assessment $99,800. Total Due $1,262.81 Acct#01021761 Assessed To Carlton Harvey. Located At 612 Walnut St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 1 12238 Sq Ft S/S 612 Walnut St Pl Sur Gary & Wm Outten. Assessment $77,600. Total Due $3,435.80 Acct#10159202 Assessed To Carroll George F. Located At 13100 Coastal Hwy Pks53 P2 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Pk U S53 P 2 131st St Braemar Towers CM. Assessment $2,000. Total Due $268.96
MAY 6, 2022 Acct#03137619 Assessed To Carroll Rodney S & Linda H. Located At 112 Port Arthur Ct Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot 60 50223 Sq Ft Port Arthur Court Whitetail Sancty Sec 15B. Assessment $153,300. Total Due $3,472.97 Acct#03137570 Assessed To Carroll Rodney S & Linda H. Located At 105 Port Arthur Court St Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot 56 18025 Sq Ft Port Arthur Court Whitetail Sancty Sec 15B. Assessment $39,400. Total Due $987.70 Acct#03021793 Assessed To Cheek Hope Renee. Located At 10352 Harrison Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 4.99845 Acs E Side Harrison Rd SE Of Berlin. Assessment $100,400. Total Due $2,426.68 Acct#10222079 Assessed To Colletti Ricardo V & Walker-Colletti Stephanie B. Located At 3801 Atlantic Ave 0110 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 110 Btw 38th & 39th Sts Diamond Beach CM. Assessment $240,900. Total Due $7,888.90 Acct#10222311 Assessed To Colletti Ricardo V & Walker-Colletti Stephanie B. Located At 3801 Atlantic Ave 0216 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 216 Btw 38th & 39th Sts Diamond Beach CM. Assessment $260,800. Total Due $8,375.68 Acct#03124800 Assessed To Collick Albert B & Renate E. Located At 9309 Seahawk Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 3 3.086 Acs W/S Step Dec High School Rd Subdiv William Smith. Assessment $142,000. Total Due $2,156.39 Acct#03034321 Assessed To Collick Beatrice & Pitts Reginald T. Located At 114 Railroad Ave Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 69 3 X 591 36 N Side Railroad Avenue Berlin. Assessment $54,400. Total Due $2,316.06 Acct#01016318 Assessed To Collins Diondre Lamount. Located At 714 Fourth St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 0.456 Ac W Side 714 4th St Near Scotts Allen. Assessment $36,100. Total Due $1,846.69 Acct#10429161 Assessed To Cooling Vito Joel. Located At 5 Seaside Vlg Marina CM M5 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit M-5 477 Sq Ft Seaside Vlg Marina CM. Assessment $23,333. Total Due $611.53 Acct#10743508 Assessed To Cooling Vito Joel. Located At 13004 Bowline Ln Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lt 24(A)/Lu-37 1963 Bowline Lane Seaside Vlg Amd Rec Pl P. Assessment $301,367. Total Due $6,611.11 Acct#02004275 Assessed To Corbin Ervin K & Bernice C Perrine Et Al. Located At Snow Hill Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 2 Acs Ne Side R-12 W Of Snow Hill. Assessment $41,000. Total Due $1,022.60 Acct#03029123 Assessed To Corbin Leslie H. Located At 104 South Main St Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot W Side 104 S Main X Washington Sts. Assessment $197,000. Total Due $7,330.99 Acct#02007223 Assessed To Dale Archie L. Located At 5509 Princess Way Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 8 Acs Near W Side R-113 S Of
Ocean City Today / Public Notices Snow Hill. Assessment $102,500. Total Due $2,468.48 Acct#03002233 Assessed To Davis Marvin Lee & Kay M. Located At 11812 Sheppards Crossing Rd, Whaleyville, Md. Described As 5o X 175 5 X E Side Sheppards Crossing Road. Assessment $54,700. Total Due $1,458.33 Acct#03083101 Assessed To Dlubala Stephen W Jr & Sharon E. Located At 3 Ivy Ln Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-03-035 11146 Sq Ft Ivy Lane Pl Ocean Pines Sec 3. Assessment $188,700. Total Due $4,180.74 Acct#03146731 Assessed To Donaway Keith Allen & Brenda Gale. Located At 12292 Blueberry Rd Whaleyville, Md 21872. Described As Lot 1 2 Ac S/S Blueberry Rd M Donaway Min Subdiv. Assessment $102,300. Total Due $2,496.98 Acct#01001019 Assessed To Donaway Rita Elizabeth. Located At 2514 Worcester Hwy Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 190' X 190' X 190' X 143' Near E Side R-113 Ne Of Pocomoke. Assessment $58,933. Total Due $1,548.78 Acct#03050408 Assessed To Dowd Martin M & Jone M. Located At 29 Harborview Dr Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot C-01-393 5000 Sq Ft Harborview Dr Plat Ocean Pines Sec 1-B. Assessment $439,700. Total Due $9,664.30 Acct#07000251 Assessed To Dykes Ned S & Eileen P. Located At Meadow Bridge Rd West Of Snow Hil, Md 21863. Described As 76.90 Acs E Side Meadow Bridge Road. Assessment $70,300. Total Due $2,032.31 Acct#05008913 Assessed To Ed Boy Holdings LLC. Located At Brant Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As Lot 25 100' X 150' Se Side Brant Rd Pl Frank L Savage Resub. Assessment $67,600. Total Due $1,603.00 Acct#03005933 Assessed To Eley Michaela P. Located At Campbelltown Rd, Md. Described As 6995 Sq Ft E Side Campbelltown Rd N Of St Martins. Assessment $700. Total Due $278.11 Acct#10006147 Assessed To Engh Joseph Harrigan. Located At 10325 Leeds Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 7 Blk 3 Sec A W Side Leeds Rd Pl Cape Isle Of Wight. Assessment $132,833. Total Due $2,885.40 Acct#10150965 Assessed To Eppig Michael J & Renee M. Located At 14 123rd St 0012 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 12 Mccomas Ave Helmsman CM. Assessment $152,100. Total Due $2,495.26 Acct#10033799 Assessed To Esham John D & Yolanda A. Located At 707 Wilmington Ln Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lots 2 3 4 Blk 21n Wilmington Lane Pl Sinepuxent Bch. Assessment $383,200. Total Due $12,136.80 Acct#10297729 Assessed To Faass George Steven & Marsha. Located At 12705 Wight St 0502 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 502 Wight St Silver Moon CM. Assessment $474,500. Total Due $15,414.65 Acct#01007629 Assessed To Fetzer Mark Allan. Located At 4429 Stockton Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851.
Described As 75' X 414.32' N Side Stockton Rd E Of Pocomoke. Assessment $41,500. Total Due $1,158.42 Acct#03004848 Assessed To Fiedler George D. Located At 11104 Worcester Hwy Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 1 2.13 Acs E Side Worcester Hwy Bluewater Botanical. Assessment $157,500. Total Due $3,700.78 Acct#03131092 Assessed To Foll William A & Hedges-Foll Mary E. Located At 17 Stacy Ct Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot 170 Stacy Court Terns Landing. Assessment $431,600. Total Due $6,771.80 Acct#10008123 Assessed To Freburger Kelly M. Located At 13011 Drum Point Rd W Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 30 N Side Drum Point Rd Pl 1 Sec 1 Captains Hill. Assessment $679,033. Total Due $15,628.29 Acct#10217601 Assessed To Gelfo Philip Lance & Anderson Karen. Located At 121 76th St 0101 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 101 76th St Seabay Vista CM. Assessment $167,400. Total Due $5,521.02 Acct#08008655 Assessed To Georges Island Landing LLC. Located At George Island Landing Rd Stockton, Md 21864. Described As Lot Geo Island Landing Road Se Of Stockton. Assessment $9,000. Total Due $434.19 Acct#08008663 Assessed To Georges Island Landing LLC. Located At George Island Landing Rd Stockton, Md 21864. Described As Lot Geo Island Landing Road Se Of Stockton. Assessment $9,000. Total Due $434.19 Acct#10046521 Assessed To Godman Ray & Kevin Hickey. Located At 209 Sunset Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 62 S Side 209 Sunset Dr Pl 3 Skyline Dev. Assessment $250,667. Total Due $7,199.87 Acct#10258669 Assessed To Green Michael O. Located At 504 Yawl Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 339 3600 Sq Ft E S Yawl Dr Pl Montego Bay Sec 6 C. Assessment $141,133. Total Due $4,643.72 Acct#05000580 Assessed To Griffin Emerson James & Griffin Michael Lee. Located At 9808 Hotel Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 24,558 Sq Ft S Side Hotel Rd S Of Selbyville. Assessment $30,500. Total Due $907.58 Acct#03021246 Assessed To Hall Randolph Freddie Jr For Life. Located At 10209 Germantown Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot X E Side Germantown Road Se Of Berlin. Assessment $58,800. Total Due $1,547.03 Acct#10226821 Assessed To Harmon Barbara J. Located At 14 136th St 0301 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 301 136th St Sunspot CM. Assessment $214,000. Total Due $7,022.28 Acct#01015028 Assessed To Harmon Tineka C. Located At 927 Clarke Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 60' X 114' E Side 927 Clarke Ave Plum Street. Assessment $30,967. Total Due $1,598.93 Acct#10008271 Assessed To Harrison Joseph G Jr & Robin H. Located At 10417 Inlet Rd West Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As .79 Ac
PAGE 39 W Side Indian Knoll Rd Pl 1 Sec 2 Captains Hill. Assessment $726,767. Total Due $10,824.23 Acct#03101479 Assessed To Harrison Joseph G Jr & Robin H. Located At 26 Wood Duck Dr Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot C-14d-076 17393 Sq Ft Wood Duck Dr Pl Ocean Pines Sec 14d. Assessment $188,600. Total Due $4,243.17 Acct#03145158 Assessed To Harrison Joseph G Jr & Robin H. Located At 1617 Mercer's Way Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 58 13633.6 Sq Ft Mercer's Way Sec 3 Colonial Village Sec 18. Assessment $86,600. Total Due $2,017.57 Acct#10023068 Assessed To Harrison Joseph G Jr & Robin H. Located At Inlet Rd West Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As 1.46 Acs W/S Inlet Rd W Of Ocean City Pl Subdiv Wire Pond. Assessment $40,000. Total Due $1,000.78 Acct#10264723 Assessed To Harrison Joseph G Jr & Robin H. Located At 107 Convention Center Dr 590 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 59 P B Convention Center Drive Thunder Island CM. Assessment $244,800. Total Due $8,014.54 Acct#10285623 Assessed To Harrison Paul John William. Located At 320 H Gorman Ave Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 13A 320H Gorman Ave Villa Park Townhouses. Assessment $179,533. Total Due $5,835.04 Acct#03126013 Assessed To Haynie Mark W & Evelyn M. Located At Timberline Cir Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 397 Timberline Circle White Horse Park Phase 3. Assessment $94,200. Total Due $2,152.41 Acct#10113679 Assessed To Hicks John D. Located At 9500 Coastal Hwy 006F Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 6F Beach Hwy Pyramid CM. Assessment $190,767. Total Due $6,257.42 Acct#10209633 Assessed To Hilborn Management Corp. Located At 1407 St Louis Ave 1S Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U1S St Louis Ave Willow's CM. Assessment $400. Total Due $148.40 Acct#02022079 Assessed To Hillman Emily Dawn. Located At 232 Washington St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 117' X 191' X 162' X 81' S Washington St Snow Hill. Assessment $80,367. Total Due $3,387.03 Acct#10343844 Assessed To Hinkle Gary & Marcia D & Alan E Bell. Located At 8343 South Longboat Way Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 366 3000 Sq Ft South Longboat Drive Assateague Pt Resort P 3. Assessment $139,867. Total Due $957.65 Acct#01021400 Assessed To Holden Gregory T & Vera L. Located At 509 Cedar St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 60' X 120.4' 509 Cedar St Pocomoke. Assessment $48,900. Total Due $2,212.44 Acct#01028456 Assessed To Howell Wendell & Joann T. Located At 1014 Cedar St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 2.7469 Acs S Side 1014 Cedar St Pocomoke. Assessment $69,300. Total Due $3,082.01 Acct#10112583 Assessed To Hubert Lawrence M. Located At 9500 Coastal Hwy 5H Ocean City, Md
PAGE 40 21842. Described As U 5H Beach Hwy Pyramid CM. Assessment $258,967. Total Due $8,427.43 Acct#02006146 Assessed To Hudson Hermetta O & Alphonso K. Located At 5742 Blake Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 6 1.28 Acs Near East Side R-113 Pl Blake Subdiv. Assessment $99,567. Total Due $2,404.93 Acct#01013181 Assessed To Huttner Robin A. Located At 1318 Old Virginia Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 2 Acs E Side Old R-13 S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $126,167. Total Due $2,901.71 Acct#02009897 Assessed To Jackson Willie Joe Jr & Mary A & Jackson Vandella. Located At Public Landing Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 14.35 Acs Mt Wesley E Side Public Landing Rd E Of Snow Hill. Assessment $54,700. Total Due $1,188.38 Acct#10230136 Assessed To James Paula & Nina Fernandez &. Located At 4000 Coastal Hwy 0211 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 211 Btw 40th & 41st Sts Ocean Point No 2 CM. Assessment $118,800. Total Due $3,955.30 Acct#10197406 Assessed To Jayne Teddy LLC. Located At 150 Pine Tree Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 1347 Sec 1 Pine Tree Road Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $257,400. Total Due $8,301.78 Acct#10206359 Assessed To Jeffrey Stephen & Kimberly Anne Bargarus Living Tr. Located At 6 87th St 0102 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 102 87th St Surfhaven CM. Assessment $132,300. Total Due $4,390.24 Acct#01015923 Assessed To Jenkins Arnold. Located At 707 Clarke Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 2 3267 Sq Ft 707 Clarke Ave Taylors Subdiv. Assessment $30,000. Total Due $1,556.27 Acct#03002985 Assessed To Jones Millard Edward F For Life. Located At 8336 Circle Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 1.136 Acs S Side Circle Rd Se Of Whaleyville. Assessment $124,700. Total Due $2,903.41 Acct#10045541 Assessed To Julio Anne L & Catherine J Wagner & Julio Jacqueline A. Located At 2521 Atlantic Ave Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 8 Btw 25th & 26th Sts Pl The Village N. Assessment $569,833. Total Due $18,473.49 Acct#01005294 Assessed To Kinard Tina Mason. Located At 2515 Olds Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 185' X 369' NW Side R113 NE Of Pocomoke. Assessment $60,900. Total Due $1,576.15 Acct#01012444 Assessed To Knox Levi Rubben For Life. Located At Colona Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 105' X 195' N Side Colona Road S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $17,800. Total Due $653.20 Acct#10131634 Assessed To Kostack Joseph R & Janice E. Located At 183 Jamestown Rd 0011 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 11 Jamestown Rd Watergate CM. Assessment $196,500. Total Due $6,855.25 Acct#10107628 Assessed To Kurt E Klotzbach Revocable Living Trust The. Located At 122 Winter Harbor Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described
Ocean City Today / Public Notices As Lot 55 Sec II Winter Harbor Rd Pl Caine Keys II. Assessment $362,833. Total Due $11,786.05 Acct#05029627 Assessed To Land Sea Air Unlimited Inc. Located At North Piney Point Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As Lot 2 1.945 Acs Piney Point Rd Min Sub John L Ingersoll. Assessment $57,400. Total Due $1,380.45 Acct#03105903 Assessed To Laque Joseph Edward & Laque Donna M. Located At 120 Robin Hood Trl Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot B-10-1293 13447 Sq Ft Robin Hood Tr Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $170,000. Total Due $2,520.28 Acct#10210976 Assessed To Leblanc Aida L & Hitch John A & Dayna L Hitch. Located At 143 Jamestown Rd 0003 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U3 Jamestown Rd Jamestown Inlet CM. Assessment $199,733. Total Due $6,422.10 Acct#02020815 Assessed To Lehmann Michelle. Located At 110 Ironshire St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 99' X 150' 110 Ironshire X Snow Sts Snow Hill. Assessment $183,800. Total Due $7,054.41 Acct#03095169 Assessed To Lewis William D Jr & Lewis Linda R. Located At 40 Nottingham Ln Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-10-035 7500 Sq Ft Nottingham Ln Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $134,700. Total Due $2,913.39 Acct#01012592 Assessed To Lipps Mark W. Located At 865 Colona Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 1 5.87 Acs N Side Colona Road Min Sub M D Maizel Etal. Assessment $80,000. Total Due $1,569.55 Acct#04001702 Assessed To Lockwood Sylvester L. Located At 8314 Patey Woods Rd Newark, Md 21841. Described As Lots In Blks A C F H & J Patey Woods Rd Newark. Assessment $81,200. Total Due $1,897.45 Acct#10136148 Assessed To Loewenstein Kevin & Loewenstein Hilary. Located At 11204 Coastal Hwy 00060 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U6 Ph Beach Hwy High Point CM. Assessment $289,300. Total Due $9,388.84 Acct#03002101 Assessed To Logan Edna Collins & Catherine Smith. Located At Campbelltown Rd, Whaleyville, Md. Described As 4.43 Acs W Side Campbelltown Rd Edna Logan Et Al Survey. Assessment $72,400. Total Due $1,844.55 Acct#10168236 Assessed To Lucas William H & Vicky Lynn. Located At 5 138th St 003W Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 3-W 138th St Windward CM. Assessment $173,300. Total Due $5,711.09 Acct#03011291 Assessed To Machen Stephen F & Machen Sharon E. Located At 10109 McAllister Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 3 Acs W Side Mcallister Rd E Of Berlin. Assessment $396,767. Total Due $8,696.67 Acct#03050874 Assessed To Mahon Sherry L. Located At 44 Brandywine Dr Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot G-13-118 9800 Sq Ft Brandywine Dr Pl Ocean Pines Sec 13. Assessment $234,000. Total Due $5,195.12 Acct#10067073 Assessed To McClellan Jane K & Susan K Schultz.
Located At 7 45th St 0210 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 210 45th St Ocean Waye 45 CM. Assessment $76,800. Total Due $2602.21 Acct#10383315 Assessed To McCormick Family Stone Harbour LLC. Located At 6 Stone Harbour Villas Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Boat Slip #S6 Stone Harbour Villas CM. Assessment $10,000. Total Due $346.20 Acct#10384400 Assessed To McCormick Family Stone Harbour LLC. Located At 13208 Stone Harbour Ln 4 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 4 Ph 5 Jefferson Ave Stone Harbour Villas CM. Assessment $540,067. Total Due $11,684.28 Acct#10179130 Assessed To McKenzie Robin Jo Robinson. Located At 13603 Sea Captain Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 1 Blk 11 Twin Tree Road Pl Caine Woods Sec 3. Assessment $225,633. Total Due $5,614.59 Acct#10161142 Assessed To Mdr Bachelors Hall 2 LLC. Located At 13110 Coastal Hwy 7130 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U713 P1 Wight St Braemar Towers CM. Assessment $488,167. Total Due $15,784.28 Acct#10161495 Assessed To Mdr Bachelors Hall LLC. Located At 13110 Coastal Hwy 7140 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U714 P 1 Wight St Braemar Towers CM. Assessment $488,167. Total Due $15,784.28 Acct#10370167 Assessed To Meadows James W. Located At 13487 Bella Vista Ln 26E Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U26 BE P4 Madison Ave Portofino Twnhse CM. Assessment $304,100. Total Due $6,495.60 Acct#05005574 Assessed To Meehan Thomas Joseph & Elizabeth Ann Bertrand. Located At 9937 Bishopville Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 148 X 467.85 X 432.90 N S County Rd Near Bishopville. Assessment $60,700. Total Due $1,569.93 Acct#01022954 Assessed To Mills Steven Jr. Located At 4 Gray St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 46 X 87 West Side 4 Gray St Pocomoke. Assessment $20,500. Total Due $1,933.66 Acct#03072584 Assessed To Morris William Edward & Phyllis Simon. Located At 37 Gloucester Rd Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-11-140 7650 Sq Ft Gloucester Rd Pl Ocean Pines Sec 11. Assessment $52,300. Total Due $1,250.04 Acct#10413702 Assessed To Moscoso Juan Carlos & Marta Moscoso. Located At E Bradley Cove CM BD E Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Boat Slip E Bradley Rd Bradley Cove CM. Assessment $15,000. Total Due $611.25 Acct#10037875 Assessed To New Sm Limited Partnership. Located At 200 12th St Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 9 Blk 38 W Side Phila Ave Pl H & T Land. Assessment $511,800. Total Due $16,194.53 Acct#10040612 Assessed To New Sm Limited Partnership. Located At 208 15th St Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 44 50' X 100' N
MAY 6, 2022 Side 15th St Pl Neptune Dev. Assessment $443,500. Total Due $14,080.22 Acct#03125971 Assessed To Nokes Stephen P & Maryll S. Located At Timberline Cir Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 394 Timberline Circle White Horse Park Phase 3. Assessment $96,200. Total Due $2,179.96 Acct#10202310 Assessed To Och LLC. Located At 309 South Ocean Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 5A Sec 5A South Ocean Dr Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $448,033. Total Due $14,469.83 Acct#10136180 Assessed To Onal Hatice R & Mustafa. Located At 11100 Coastal Hwy 0904 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 904 Coastal Hwy Irene CM. Assessment $361,300. Total Due $11,649.07 Acct#10253632 Assessed To Oronzio Ronald L & Anna Marie & Guerino F Oronzio. Located At 119 Old Landing Rd 0307F Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 307 B F P 5 Old Landing Rd Our Place At The Beach. Assessment $164,600. Total Due $5,406.77 Acct#08002053 Assessed To Parker Kathy Wimbrow. Located At 6140 Taylor Landing Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As 4 Acs SW Side Taylors Landing Road. Assessment $137,067. Total Due $3,209.02 Acct#03016188 Assessed To Parker Mabel Sallie Savage. Located At 10811 Maple Ct Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 13 115 X 175 N Side Maple Lane Plat Highland Park. Assessment $76,800. Total Due $1,917.36 Acct#01017314 Assessed To Parsons Karen Annette. Located At 208 Walnut St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 70.12' X 104.5' X 70 X 102' S Side 208 Walnut St Pocomoke. Assessment $83,600. Total Due $3,691.56 Acct#01020374 Assessed To Phillips Efrem L & Carolyn V Phillips. Located At 510 Bonneville Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 34' X 80' 510 Bonneville Ave Pocomoke. Assessment $100. Total Due $135.53 Acct#03101622 Assessed To Pisner Gary. Located At 115 Nottingham Ln Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-10-190 8734 Sq Ft Nottingham La Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $132,000. Total Due $1,839.16 Acct#10425689 Assessed To Polun Irene J. Located At 54 Island Edge Dr 54N Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 54N Ph 6 Island Edge Dr Port Astor At Sunset Is. Assessment $541,000. Total Due $14,542.77 Acct#01028057 Assessed To Powell Alice Mae. Located At 709 Eighth St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 40' X 100' S Side Eighth St Pocomoke. Assessment $45,033. Total Due $2,270.30 Acct#01002783 Assessed To Purnell Herbert William. Located At Pit Circle Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot E Side Pit Circle Road Sw Of Pocomoke. Assessment $14,500. Total Due $378.02 Acct#03022668 Assessed To Purnell John Eary. Located At 10118 Germantown Rd Berlin, Md 21811.
MAY 6, 2022 Described As Lot X W Side Germantown Road SE Of Berlin. Assessment $88,000. Total Due $2,183.00 Acct#03022854 Assessed To Raney Vernon E & Joan Steele For Life. Located At Germantown Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 1.39 Acs Near E Side Germantown Road. Assessment $38,600. Total Due $970.23 Acct#03024911 Assessed To Richardson Michael A. Located At 8111 Shire Dr Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 1 1.3187 Acs Pl Richardson Subdiv. Assessment $141,700. Total Due $3,267.97 Acct#10228913 Assessed To Richardson Sandra Lee Powell. Located At 13 60th St 202 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 202 60th St Sea Lord II CM. Assessment $181,700. Total Due $5,981.69 Acct#01002899 Assessed To Robins Barbara Ann. Located At 1836 Sand Pit Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot E Side Pit Rd Hendersons Neck. Assessment $53,867. Total Due $1,423.17 Acct#03092534 Assessed To Rogers John H & Patricia M. Located At 8 Yeoman Ct Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-06528 10409 Sq Ft Yeoman Ct Pl Ocean Pines Sec Six. Assessment $167,500. Total Due $3,513.61 Acct#07004354 Assessed To Ross William R Jr & Carol Ann Dryden. Located At 2033 Wildwood Trl Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 1 1.191 Acs Wildwoods Trail Pl Wildwoods. Assessment $171,667. Total Due $3,952.88 Acct#02037106 Assessed To Rural Housing Service Us Department Of Agriculture. Located At 307 Purnell St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 1 20,473.2 Sq Ft Purnell St Min Sub M Ames Pl. Assessment $105,400. Total Due $4,481.40 Acct#10743087 Assessed To S & T Development Inc. Located At Lewis Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Escaped Prop 18.67acs W Side Lewis Rd Bndry Sur Ayres Crk LLC. Assessment $44,100. Total Due $624.00 Acct#01017977 Assessed To Sabia Mark. Located At 402 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 30'2'' X 83'9'' X 29' X 83'9'' W/S 402 Second St Pocomoke. Assessment $38,000. Total Due $1,747.80 Acct#01017403 Assessed To Savage Dondrey & Lori. Located At 215 Laurel St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 85.65' X 123.31' X 89.72' X 107 N Side 215 Laurel St. Assessment $70,000. Total Due $3,460.60 Acct#02014017 Assessed To Schafer Shane A & Joann. Located At 2924 Snow Hill Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 3.68 Acs East Side R-12 N Of Girdletree. Assessment $93,500. Total Due $2,089.04 Acct#01015974 Assessed To Schoolfield Stephen E & Rudean N Fletcher. Located At 111 Oak St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 5848 Sq Ft N Side 111 Oak St Pocomoke. Assessment $43,800. Total Due $2,859.33 Acct#10275733 Assessed To Schroding Henry L & Georgia L. Located At 207 Bayview Ln 0107 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 107 Bayview Lane Crab Cove On The Bay CM. Assessment $226,300.
Ocean City Today / Public Notices Total Due $6,606.96 Acct#10308976 Assessed To Sethi Amit & Savita. Located At 12507 Sunset Ave 16F Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 16 Bldg F Ph II Sunset Ave & Rt 611 Pl Meyer's Siding Condo. Assessment $70,000. Total Due $1,628.61 Acct#02029162 Assessed To Shockley Ralph Estes Jr. Located At 7750 Shockley Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 2A 5.05 Acs E/S Shockley Rd Bndry Ln Adjus Ralph Shockley Jr. Assessment $203,700. Total Due $4,639.63 Acct#10054664 Assessed To Smiroldo Franco D. Located At 7 40th St 0308 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 308 40th St A Place In The Sun CM. Assessment $144,000. Total Due $4,767.14 Acct#02017083 Assessed To Smith Richard & NakonechnySmith Sophia R. Located At 100 Green St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 20' X 57' 100 W Green & N Washington Sts. Assessment $99,500. Total Due $4,195.82 Acct#03091570 Assessed To Snyder Claude & Deborah A. Located At 73 Boston Dr Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-11-161 10343 Sq Ft Gloucester Rd Pl Ocean Pines Sec 11. Assessment $225,300. Total Due $4,943.36 Acct#01017950 Assessed To Soghomonian John. Located At 406 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 82' X 140' 406 Second St & Walnut St. Assessment $79,400. Total Due $3,908.13 Acct#10280168 Assessed To Solibakke Richard C & Janice. Located At 13908 Wight St 207 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 207 Z Btw 139th & 140th Sts Pelican Beach CM. Assessment $539,900. Total Due $18,681.30 Acct#08003033 Assessed To Sonczewski Bradley. Located At 5723 Onley Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As 1.08 Acs N Side Onley Rd Bndy Sur Mark Smith. Assessment $63,400. Total Due $1,648.17 Acct#10143667 Assessed To SW Condominium LLC. Located At 11500 Coastal Hwy 607 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 607 Beach Hwy Sea Watch CM. Assessment $329,667. Total Due $10,562.71 Acct#01024981 Assessed To Tawes & Adkins Leasing Inc. Located At 1107 Cedar & 12th St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 105' X 120' N Side 1107 Cedar & 12th Sts. Assessment $89,733. Total Due $4,390.90 Acct#01027484 Assessed To Tawes & Adkins Leasing Inc. Located At 906 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot C 45' X 132' 906 Second St Plat D-1. Assessment $147,333. Total Due $7,125.64 Acct#10397200 Assessed To Tebo Victoria. Located At 3 Club Ocean Villas II 3 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Boat Slip #3 Edw L Taylor Rd Club Ocean Villas II CM. Assessment $15,000. Total Due $611.25 Acct#03030431 Assessed To Timmons James B. Located At 303 Bay St Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 65 X 150 N Side 303 Bay Street Berlin. Assessment $130,700. Total Due $5,289.40 Acct#05001250 Assessed To Tin-
gle Norman B & George & Others. Located At 9506 Morris Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 21.07 Acs South Side Morris Road S Of Selbyville. Assessment $116,900. Total Due $2,814.36 Acct#10003024 Assessed To Todd William Bryan Jr & Elizabeth Ann Sarah F Todd. Located At 12528 Salisbury Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 7 & Pt Lot 8 Blk 20 Sec B N/S Salisbury Rd Pl Cape Isle Of Wight. Assessment $131,433. Total Due $2,863.21 Acct#01023586 Assessed To Topping Shawntay D. Located At 413 Bank St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 63 X 92 X 54 X 119 N Side 413 Bank St Pocomoke. Assessment $30,967. Total Due $1,445.00 Acct#01016903 Assessed To Townsend Henrick. Located At 612 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 77.75 X 103 X 146 X 28 X 34.5 X 75 W Side 612 Second & Laurel Sts. Assessment $66,200. Total Due $2,124.60 Acct#05002273 Assessed To Travers Christine Helen & Warner Frederick Cornelius. Located At 13358 Selby Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 20.52 Acs E Side Selby Rd Bndy Ln Adj 235/28 & 235. Assessment $306,700. Total Due $6,868.82 Acct#10318688 Assessed To Trent Roger V & Kathleen O. Located At 104 Assateague Ct Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 99 Assateague Court Montego Bay Mobile Hm Pk Sec 8C. Assessment $183,900. Total Due $5,916.03 Acct#01011782 Assessed To Tull Kevin Lamont & Marcella Barnes Tull. Located At 3631 Brantley Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 198' X 330' N Side Brantley Road S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $49,800. Total Due $1,351.42 Acct#08001472 Assessed To Tyndall William Jackson. Located At 2816 Snow Hill Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As Lot X E Side R 12 Girdletree. Assessment $21,500. Total Due $35,488.21 Acct#08004668 Assessed To Ulrich Sandra. Located At 5641 George Island Landing Rd Stockton, Md 21864. Described As Lot Geo Island Landing Rd Stockton. Assessment $36,400. Total Due $1,594.38 Acct#03072509 Assessed To Varner Gilbert A Sr. Located At 5 Hingham Ln Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot G-13-237 10698 Sq Ft Hingham Lane Pl Ocean Pines Sec 13. Assessment $388,200. Total Due $8,440.06 Acct#10318459 Assessed To Walker James M. Located At 644 Gulf Stream Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 78 Gulf Stream Dr Montego Bay Mobile Hm Pk Sec 8C. Assessment $277,033. Total Due $9,025.29 Acct#08002541 Assessed To Waters Ricky & Antoinette Harmon. Located At 2642 Snow Hill Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As Lot E Side R-12 Girdletree. Assessment $54,100. Total Due $931.70 Acct#10130999 Assessed To Weedon Patsy A. Located At 109 Newport Bay Dr 000D01 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U D B 1 Newport Bay Dr Balmoral Cove VIII CM. Assessment $177,800. Total Due
PAGE 41 $5,856.07 Acct#03160734 Assessed To West Ryan T & Lindsey A West & West Sandra C. Located At 10208 Ruffian Ln Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 40 Ph 2 10981 Sq Ft Ruffian Ln Riddle Farm Subdiv. Assessment $620,100. Total Due $12,729.22 Acct#03012581 Assessed To WGC Berlin LLC. Located At 10213 McAllister Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 5 73 Acs W Side McAllister Rd East Of Berlin. Assessment $390,367. Total Due $8,446.59 Acct#02026716 Assessed To Whaley Raye Gillette. Located At 100 Washington St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 57' X 89.5' S Washington St Snow Hill. Assessment $69,633. Total Due $2,991.68 Acct#03056465 Assessed To Wienhold Jonathan Christian. Located At 78 Birdnest Dr Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-06-173 11672 Sq Ft Birdnest Dr Plat Ocean Pines Sec 6. Assessment $227,300. Total Due $4,713.90 Acct#03015173 Assessed To Wings & White Tails LLC. Located At 10877 Redwood Ln Berlin, Md 21811-3539. Described As 14.29 Acs Redwood Lane East Of Berlin. Assessment $286,700. Total Due $6,554.68 Acct#02020513 Assessed To Witt Ethel T For Life. Located At 211 Ironshire St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 85' X 190' 211 Ironshire St Snow Hill. Assessment $71,400. Total Due $3,061.97 Acct#03141500 Assessed To Witt Michael Gary Jr. Located At 7 Links Ln Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 56 7671 Sq Ft Links Lane Sec 2 Innerlinks Sec 12. Assessment $226,100. Total Due $4,863.44 Acct#10230268 Assessed To Yurcisin Paula E. Located At 4000 Coastal Hwy 0311 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U311 Btw 40th & 41st St Ocean Point No 2 CM. Assessment $118,800. Total Due $3,955.30 TERMS OF SALE All bidders must register. Registration for the sale begins at 10:00 a.m. April 26th and ends promptly at 10:00 a.m. May 7th. Proper identification for individuals and proof of existence for legal entities shall be required by RealAuction for all registrants. In order to bid, an individual or entity must be registered. ACH will need to be tendered by 4:00 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 20th on the final date of sale. It shall be in the amount of taxes due including expenses of sale (attorney, auctioneer, advertising and miscellaneous). A receipt will then be issued by RealAuction. A tax sale certificate will be provided by mail to the tax sale purchaser within thirty days of the date of the sale. These properties are offered for sale “AS IS”, at the risk of the purchasers and neither the undersigned nor any other party makes any warranties or representations whatsoever either expressed or implied, of any kind or character, with respect to the properties or the title thereto. In the event a tax sale certificate is issued and then voided by the Treasurer, through no fault of the buyer, only a refund of amounts actually
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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 FINANCE OFFICER FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND AND COLLECTOR OF STATE AND COUNTY TAXES FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND OCD-4/28/4t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19200 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY DENNIS AKA: DOROTHY MAISEL Notice is given that John William Maisel, 11213 Woodside Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, was on April 22, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dorothy Dennis who died on April 13, 2022, with a will.
Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 22nd day of October, 2022. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. John William Maisel Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: April 28, 2022 OCD-4/28/3t _________________________________ Michael McKeefery Cohn, Goldberg & Deutsch, LLC 1099 Winterson Road, Suite 301 Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 MMcKeefery@cgd-law.com 410-296-2550 x3161 Edward S. Cohn Stephen N. Goldberg Richard E. Solomon Richard J. Rogers Michael McKeefery Christianna Kersey Kevin Hildebeidel 1099 Winterson Road, Suite 301 Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v. Joan E. Spine 10341 New Quay Road Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-21-000199
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Notice is hereby given this 26th day of April, 2022, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and re-
ported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 30th day of May, 2022, provided a copy of this notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 23rd day of May, 2022. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $461,000.00. The property sold herein is known as 10341 New Quay Road, Ocean City, MD 21842. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-4/28/3t _________________________________
MAY 6, 2022 described as Lot 3A, between 84th and 85th Streets, of the Sand Castle TH Plat; further described as located on the west side of Atlantic Avenue between 84th and 85th Street, and locally known as 8405A Atlantic Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: JOSEPH E. MOORE, ESQUIRE, FOR STEPHEN AND DEBORAH PEROUTKA - (BZA 2613 #2209500004) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Christopher Rudolf, Acting Chairman Maureen Howarth, Attorney OCD-4/28/2t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND
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OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: May 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance to the rear yard setback to allow stairs 5.5” into the 10’ setback. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 19, Block 24, of the Isle of Wight Plat Plat, further described as located on the south side of 57th Street and locally known as 7 57th St, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: 57TH ST EAST OF OC LLC – (BZA 2617 22-09500005) 6:10 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance to the side yard setback of Section 110-396 (referencing 110-905 and 110-906) to install an elevator shaft for the owner’s handicap accessibility; and pursuant to the provisions of Section 30553(8)(h)(iii) requesting a variance to the two-foot, six-inch landscape area required to be provided along adjacent properties and public alleyways. This application requests to be heard under Section 110-97(b) and requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The site of the appeal is
The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to obtain the views of citizens on community, economic development, and housing needs to be considered for submission of an application to the Maryland Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Citizens will have the opportunity to discuss proposed projects and to provide input on other needs to be considered. A draft application will be available for the public to review beginning on May 24, 2022 until June 7, 2022, in the Department of Development, Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. (except holidays). The hearing will be held on: TUESDAY, May 17th, 2022 AT 10:40 AM IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER – ROOM 1101 ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 Citizens will be furnished with information including but not limited to: • The amount of CDBG funds available for State Fiscal Year 2023; • The range of activities that may be undertaken with CDBG funds; and • The proposed projects under consideration by Worcester County. The Maryland CDBG Program is a federally funded program designed to assist governments with activities directed toward neighborhood and housing revitalization, economic development, and improved community facilities and services. It is administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The Maryland CDBG Program reflects the State's economic and
MAY 6, 2022 community development priorities and provides public funds for activities which meet one of the following national objectives, in accordance with the federal Housing Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, that: 1. Benefit to low- and moderateincome persons and households; 2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; 3. Meet other community development needs of an urgent nature, or that are an immediate threat to community health and welfare. Efforts will be made to accommodate the disabled and non-English speaking residents with 5 days advance notice to County Administration at (410) 632-1194. Questions may be directed to Davida Washington, Housing Rehabilitation Program Coordinator, at (410) 632-1200, ext. 1171. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
provements being developed and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of building, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance. All applicable materials will be entered into record at the public hearing and are available for inspection at the Department of Development, Review and Permitting, Government Center Room 1201, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 between the hours of 8:00A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Interested parties may also call (410) 632-1200. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING ST. MARTIN’S BY THE BAY USDA GRANT APPLICATION WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND
OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED COMMUNITY (RPC) SEA OAKS VILLAGE RPC WESTERLY SIDE OF MD ROUTE 611 NORTH OF SINEPUXENT ROAD TENTH TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Sections 1-114 and 1315 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, application has been filed with the Worcester County Commissioners by Sea Oaks Village, LLC to amend a Residential Planned Community (RPC) on property located on the west side of MD Route 611 (Stephen Decatur Highway), north of Sinepuxent Road. Located in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, the property is designated on Tax Map 26 as Parcel 274, Lot 3A and Parcel 473. The Planning Commission reviewed the amended RPC application at its meeting on April 7, 2022 and has given a favorable recommendation. Pursuant to Sections 1114 and 1-315 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a HEARING ON TUESDAY, May 17th, 2022 AT 10:35 AM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ OFFICE ROOM 1101 - GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 At the public hearing, the County Commissioners will consider the amended RPC and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve, or protect the general character and design of the lands and im-
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The project proposes to replace the community's private supply well and distribution system by connecting the community to the Ocean Pines water system. Fifty-Eight (58) residential EDU's will be served by extending an existing 8" water main along Beauchamp Road to St. Martin's Parkway and back into the community. There are no commercial connections planned as part of this project. The connection to Ocean Pines will alleviate concerns about salt water intrusion into the private well, provide fire flow protection (including new hydrants), and eliminate water shortage issues that have occurred since the system was installed in 1984. The Commissioners will hold a: PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY, May 17th, 2022 AT 10:40 AM IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER – ROOM 1101 ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 Proposed water usage for the 58 homes is estimated at 250 gallons per day (gpd) for a total of 14,500 gpd. The cost estimate for the project is $1,545,991.50 for design and construction as of November 2021. Public Works recommends adding an additional 30% contingency based on recent material price increases, which raises the project cost to $2.0 Million. Project specifications and cost projections are available on request to view electronically by contacting the Worcester County Department of Public Works, 6113 Timmons Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Monday through Friday from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (except
holidays), at (410) 632-5623 as well as at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
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OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING SOUTHWEST OF PATEY WOODS ROAD AND NORTHWEST OF NEWARK ROAD NORTHWEST OF NEWARK FOURTH TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 435 has been filed by Hugh Cropper, IV on behalf of Henry Robinson, property owner, for an amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change an approximate 0.5 acre of land located southwest of, but not binding on, Patey Woods Road, approximately 1,600 feet northwest of Newark Road, northwest of Newark in the Fourth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from V-1 Village District to A-1 Agricultural District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application. Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, May 17th, 2022 AT 10:30 AM IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER – ROOM 1101 ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 At said public hearing the County Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 435 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve, or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance. Maps of the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 435 and the Planning Commission’s recommendation, which will be entered into record at the public hearing, are on file and available to view electronically by contacting the Department of Development, Review and Permitting, Worcester County Gov-
ernment Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. (except holidays), at (410) 632-1200 as well as at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 22-1 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-1 (Refunding Bonds 2013 Series) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on April 19, 2022. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $4,870,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING TO REFUND IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THEN-OUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM PENSION CONTRIBUTION REFUNDING BONDS, 2013 SERIES (TAXABLE), INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS APPENDIX “VV” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THEN-OUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM PENSION CONTRIBUTION REFUNDING BONDS, 2013 SERIES (TAXABLE) A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; specifies the County previously issued its County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland Correctional Officers Retirement System Pension Contribution Refunding Bonds, 2013 Series (Taxable) in the aggregate principal amount of $4,595,000 (the “2013 Taxable Bonds”); and expresses the determination of the Commissioners to authorize the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $4,870,000 through the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds (referred to in this Notice as “bonds”) to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the thenoutstanding 2013 Taxable Bonds. B) States the determination of the Commissioners that prior to the date of final maturity of the 2013 Taxable Bonds, the County may have an opportunity or a need to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2013 Taxable Bonds; states that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual interest
PAGE 44 cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that any such refunding is a proper public purpose that may be financed by the issuance of bonds. C) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $4,870,000 by issuance of general obligation bonds in one or more series from time to time. D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2013 Taxable Bonds, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance. E) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year and allows other lawful moneys to be applied to payment of debt service. F) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt one or more resolutions that describe the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds as specified or authorized by such bill. G) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. H) Provides that the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. I) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. J) Provides that the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of or security for the bonds, including escrow agreements. K) Provides that the signature of any officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds. L) Provides for disbursement of proceeds of the bonds. M) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds. N) Provides that the authorities set forth in such bill are supplemental to existing authorities and for liberal construction of such bill. O) Provides that the County shall seek grants to fund repayment of the bonds as determined by the County Commissioners. P) Provides for severability provisions. The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center, and is available on the County website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________
Ocean City Today / Public Notices
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 22-2 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-2 (Refunding Bonds 2014 Series) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on April 19, 2022. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $33,590,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING TO REFUND IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THEN-OUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2014 SERIES, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS) APPENDIX “WW” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THEN-OUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLANDCONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2014 SERIES A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; specifies the County previously issued its County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland Consolidated Public Improvement Bonds, 2014 Series in the aggregate principal amount of $48,300,000 (the “2014 Bonds”); and expresses the determination of the Commissioners to authorize the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $33,590,000 through the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds (referred to in this Notice as “bonds”) to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2014 Bonds. B) States the determination of the Commissioners that prior to the date of final maturity of the 2014 Bonds, the County may have an opportunity or a need to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2014 Bonds; states that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that any such refunding is a proper public purpose that may be financed by the issuance of bonds. C) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $33,590,000 by issuance of general obligation bonds in one or more series from time to time. D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2014 Bonds, including payment
of related costs and costs of issuance. E) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year and allows other lawful moneys to be applied to payment of debt service. F) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt one or more resolutions that describe the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds as specified or authorized by such bill. G) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. H) Provides that the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. I) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. J) Provides that the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of or security for the bonds, including escrow agreements. K) Provides that the signature of any officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds. L) Provides for disbursement of proceeds of the bonds. M) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds. N) Provides that the authorities set forth in such bill are supplemental to existing authorities and for liberal construction of such bill. O) Provides that the County shall seek grants to fund repayment of the bonds as determined by the County Commissioners. P) Provides for severability provisions. The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center, and is available on the County website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 22-3 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-3 (Refunding Bonds 2015 Series A) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on April 19, 2022. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BOR-
MAY 6, 2022 ROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $11,115,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING TO REFUND IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THEN-OUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2015 SERIES A, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS APPENDIX “XX” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THEN-OUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2015 SERIES A A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; specifies the County previously issued its County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland Consolidated Public Improvement Bonds, 2015 Series A in the aggregate principal amount of $12,015,000 (the “2015 A Bonds”); and expresses the determination of the Commissioners to authorize the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $11,115,000 through the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds (referred to in this Notice as “bonds”) to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2015 A Bonds. B) States the determination of the Commissioners that prior to the date of final maturity of the 2015 A Bonds, the County may have an opportunity or a need to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2015 A Bonds; states that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that any such refunding is a proper public purpose that may be financed by the issuance of bonds. C) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $11,115,000 by issuance of general obligation bonds in one or more series from time to time. D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2015 A Bonds, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance. E) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year and allows other lawful moneys to be applied to payment of debt service. F) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt one or more resolutions that describe the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds as specified
MAY 6, 2022 or authorized by such bill. G) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. H) Provides that the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. I) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. J) Provides that the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of or security for the bonds, including escrow agreements. K) Provides that the signature of any officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds. L) Provides for disbursement of proceeds of the bonds. M) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds. N) Provides that the authorities set forth in such bill are supplemental to existing authorities and for liberal construction of such bill. O) Provides that the County shall seek grants to fund repayment of the bonds as determined by the County Commissioners. P) Provides for severability provisions. The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center, and is available on the County website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 22-4 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-4 (Bond for Roof Replacements of Snow Hill Middle and Cedar Chapel Special Schools) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on April 19, 2022. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $2,004,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF RE-
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Ocean City Today / Public Notices PLACING THE ROOFS AT SNOW HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND CEDAR CHAPEL SPECIAL SCHOOL, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $2,610,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE APPENDIX “UU” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF REPLACING THE ROOFS AT SNOW HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND CEDAR CHAPEL SPECIAL SCHOOL, AND BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING BONDS A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; Resolution of the Commissioners adopting the FY 2023 to FY 2027 Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan; and the determination of the Commissioners to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $2,004,000 through the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance a portion of the costs of replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School. B) States the determination of the Commissioners that there is a public need for replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School; states the estimated cost of $3,929,000 for replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School (including activities and related work not funded from proceeds of the bonds); states that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that the project is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of bonds. C) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $2,004,000 by issuance of general obligation bonds in one or more series from time to time, provided that no such bonds may be issued more than four years after such bill becomes effective. D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School, including related costs and costs of issuance. E) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $2,004,000 by the issuance of general obligation bond anticipation notes in one or more series from time to time to provide interim financing for costs of replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School, related costs and costs of issuance. F) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $2,610,000 by the
issuance of general obligation refunding bonds in one or more series from time to time in order to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding bonds issued pursuant to such bill, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance; provided that, refunding bonds may be issued at any time while any bonds issued under authority of such bill remain outstanding. G) Provides that references to “Bonds” or “bonds” in such bill (which are referred to as “bonds” in this Notice) will be construed to also refer to the authorized bond anticipation notes and refunding bonds, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning. H) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year and allows other lawful moneys to be applied to payment of debt service. I) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt one or more resolutions that describe the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds as specified or authorized by such bill. J) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. K) Provides that the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. L) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. M) Provides that the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of or security for the bonds, including escrow agreements for refunding bonds. N) Provides that the signature of any officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds. O) Provides for disbursement of proceeds of the bonds. P) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds. Q) Provides that the authorities set forth in such bill are supplemental to existing authorities and for liberal construction of such bill. R) Provides that the County shall seek grants to fund costs of replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School or repayment of the bonds as determined by the County Commissioners. S) Provides for severability provisions. The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center, and is available on the County website at www.co.worcester.md.us.
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 22-5 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-5 (Bond for Stephen Decatur Middle School Addition) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on April 19, 2022. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $10,024,184, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR AN ADDITION TO STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $13,035,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE APPENDIX “TT” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR AN ADDITION TO STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING BONDS A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; Resolution of the Commissioners adopting the FY 2023 to FY 2027 Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan; and the determination of the Commissioners to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $10,024,184 through the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance a portion of the costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School. B) States the determination of the Commissioners that there is a public need for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle
PAGE 46 School; states the estimated cost of approximately $15,252,239 for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School (including activities not funded from proceeds of the bonds); states that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that the project is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of bonds. C) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $10,024,184 by issuance of general obligation bonds in one or more series from time to time, provided that no such bonds may be issued more than four years after such bill becomes effective. D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School, including related costs and costs of issuance. E) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $10,024,184 by the issuance of general obligation bond anticipation notes in one or more series from time to time to provide interim financing for costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School, related costs and costs of issuance. F) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $13,035,000 by the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds in one or more series from time to time in order to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding bonds issued pursuant to such bill, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance; provided that, refunding bonds may be issued at any time while any bonds issued under authority of such bill remain outstanding. G) Provides that references to “Bonds” or “bonds” in such bill (which are referred to as “bonds” in this Notice) will be construed to also refer to the authorized bond anticipation notes and refunding bonds, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning. H) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year and allows other lawful moneys to be applied to payment of debt service. I) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt one or more resolutions that describe the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds as specified or authorized by such bill. J) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. K) Provides that the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the
Ocean City Today / Public Notices County Commissioners. L) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. M) Provides that the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of or security for the bonds, including escrow agreements for refunding bonds. N) Provides that the signature of any officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds. O) Provides for disbursement of proceeds of the bonds. P) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds. Q) Provides that the authorities set forth in such bill are supplemental to existing authorities and for liberal construction of such bill. R) Provides that the County shall seek grants to fund costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School or repayment of the bonds as determined by the County Commissioners. S) Provides for severability provisions. The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center, and is available on the County website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 22-6 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-6 (Bond for Phase 2 Worcester County Jail) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on April 19, 2022. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $10,955,670, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING OF PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WORCESTER COUNTY JAIL,
INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $14,245,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE APPENDIX “QQ” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING OF PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WORCESTER COUNTY JAIL, AND BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING BONDS A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; Resolution of the Commissioners adopting the FY 2023 to FY 2027 Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan; and the determination of the Commissioners to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $10,955,670 through the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance a portion of the costs of engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail. B) States the determination of the Commissioners that there is a public need for engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail; states the estimated cost of approximately $11,955,670 for the engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail (including activities not funded from proceeds of the bonds); states that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that the project is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of bonds. C) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $10,955,670 by issuance of general obligation bonds in one or more series from time to time, provided that no such bonds may be issued more than four years after such bill becomes effective. D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail, including related costs and costs of issuance. E) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $10,955,670 by the issuance of general obligation bond anticipation notes in one or more series from time to time to provide interim financing for costs of engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail, related costs and costs of issuance.
MAY 6, 2022 F) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $14,245,000 by the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds in one or more series from time to time in order to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding bonds issued pursuant to such bill, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance; provided that, refunding bonds may be issued at any time while any bonds issued under authority of such bill remain outstanding. G) Provides that references to “Bonds” or “bonds” in such bill (which are referred to as “bonds” in this Notice) will be construed to also refer to the authorized bond anticipation notes and refunding bonds, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning. H) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year and allows other lawful moneys to be applied to payment of debt service. I) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt one or more resolutions that describe the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds as specified or authorized by such bill. J) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. K) Provides that the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. L) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. M) Provides that the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of or security for the bonds, including escrow agreements for refunding bonds. N) Provides that the signature of any officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds. O) Provides for disbursement of proceeds of the bonds. P) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds. Q) Provides that the authorities set forth in such bill are supplemental to existing authorities and for liberal construction of such bill. R) Provides that the County shall seek grants to fund costs of engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail or repayment of the bonds as determined by the County Commissioners. S) Provides for severability provisions. The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worces-
MAY 6, 2022 ter County Government Center, and is available on the County website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 22-7 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-7 (Bond for Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on April 19, 2022. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $3,050,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR THE NEW PUBLIC SAFETY LOGISTICAL STORAGE FACILITY, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $3,965,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE APPENDIX “RR” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR THE NEW PUBLIC SAFETY LOGISTICAL STORAGE FACILITY, AND BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING BONDS A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; Resolution of the Commissioners adopting the FY 2023 to FY 2027 Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan; and the determination of the Commissioners to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $3,050,000 through the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance a portion of the costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility. B) States the determination of the Commissioners that there is a public need for engineering, designing, con-
Ocean City Today / Public Notices structing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility; states the estimated cost of approximately $3,250,000 for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility (including activities not funded from proceeds of the bonds); states that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that the project is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of bonds. C) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $3,050,000 by issuance of general obligation bonds in one or more series from time to time, provided that no such bonds may be issued more than four years after such bill becomes effective. D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility, including related costs and costs of issuance. E) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $3,050,000 by the issuance of general obligation bond anticipation notes in one or more series from time to time to provide interim financing for costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility, related costs and costs of issuance. F) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $3,965,000 by the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds in one or more series from time to time in order to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding bonds issued pursuant to such bill, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance; provided that, refunding bonds may be issued at any time while any bonds issued under authority of such bill remain outstanding. G) Provides that references to “Bonds” or “bonds” in such bill (which are referred to as “bonds” in this Notice) will be construed to also refer to the authorized bond anticipation notes and refunding bonds, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning. H) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year and allows other lawful moneys to be applied to payment of debt service. I) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt one or more resolutions that describe the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds as specified or authorized by such bill. J) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County.
K) Provides that the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. L) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. M) Provides that the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of or security for the bonds, including escrow agreements for refunding bonds. N) Provides that the signature of any officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds. O) Provides for disbursement of proceeds of the bonds. P) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds. Q) Provides that the authorities set forth in such bill are supplemental to existing authorities and for liberal construction of such bill. R) Provides that the County shall seek grants to fund costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility or repayment of the bonds as determined by the County Commissioners. S) Provides for severability provisions. The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center, and is available on the County website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 22-8 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-8 (Bond for Worcester County Sports Complex) was passed by Commissioners Church, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on April 19, 2022. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $11,198,830, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING,
PAGE 47 FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR THE WORCESTER COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $14,560,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE APPENDIX “SS” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR THE WORCESTER COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX, AND BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING BONDS A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; Resolution of the Commissioners adopting the FY 2023 to FY 2027 Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan; and the determination of the Commissioners to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $11,198,830 through the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance a portion of the costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the Worcester County Sports Complex. B) States the determination of the Commissioners that there is a public need for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the Worcester County Sports Complex; states the estimated cost of approximately $15,584,381 for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the Worcester County Sports Complex (including activities and related work not funded from proceeds of the bonds); states that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that the project is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of bonds. C) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $11,198,830 by issuance of general obligation bonds in one or more series from time to time, provided that no such bonds may be issued more than four years after such bill becomes effective. D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the Worcester County Sports Complex, including related costs and costs of issuance. E) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $11,198,830 by the issuance of general obligation bond anticipation notes in one or more se-
PAGE 48 ries from time to time to provide interim financing for costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the Worcester County Sports Complex, related costs and costs of issuance. F) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $14,560,000 by the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds in one or more series from time to time in order to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding bonds issued pursuant to such bill, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance; provided that, refunding bonds may be issued at any time while any bonds issued under authority of such bill remain outstanding. G) Provides that references to “Bonds” or “bonds” in such bill (which are referred to as “bonds” in this Notice) will be construed to also refer to the authorized bond anticipation notes and refunding bonds, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning. H) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year and allows other lawful moneys to be applied to payment of debt service. I) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt one or more resolutions that describe the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds as specified or authorized by such bill. J) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. K) Provides that the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. L) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. M) Provides that the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of or security for the bonds, including escrow agreements for refunding bonds. N) Provides that the signature of any officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds. O) Provides for disbursement of proceeds of the bonds. P) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds. Q) Provides that the authorities set forth in such bill are supplemental to existing authorities and for liberal construction of such bill. R) Provides that the County shall seek grants to fund costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the Worcester County Sports Complex or repayment of the bonds as determined by the County Commissioners. S) Provides for severability provisions. The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referen-
Ocean City Today / Public Notices dum. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center, and is available on the County website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________
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OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 22-9 ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT FOR ANTENNAS AND TOWERS WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-9 (Zoning – Separation Distance Between Antennas, Towers and Telecommunication Uses and Residential Structures) was introduced by Commissioners Church, Elder, Nordstrom, and Purnell on April 19th, 2022. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-343(b)(2)B1(iii). (Adds a new subsection to allow the separation distance between an antenna, tower or telecommunication use and an existing or permitted residential structure on an adjacent parcel to be reduced from 1,000 feet to no less than 500 feet provided a special exception is obtained from the Board of Zoning Appeals. The reduction would only apply in the A-1 and A-2 Agricultural Districts and must be based on the protection of prime agricultural soils; land actively utilized for a bona fide agricultural purpose; existing mature tree growth; steep slopes, wetlands; stream corridors; habitats of threatened or endangered species; or other similar features as determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals.) PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 10:45 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted for public inspection on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103. Additionally, a full copy of the bill is posted on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________ C. GREGORY COBURN ESQ 6806B COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
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TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19208 Notice is given that the Surrogate’s Court of Bergen County, New Jersey appointed Maria Narcisi, 367 Morse Avenue, Ridgefield, NJ 07657 as the Administratrix of the Estate of Salvatore Narcisi who died on March 09, 2021 domiciled in New Jersey, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is C. Gregory Coburn whose address is 6806B Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Maria Narcisi Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: May 05, 2022 OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________
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TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19205 Notice is given that the Probate Court of York County, SC appointed Sandra M. Barker, 402 144th Street, Unit 203, Ocean City, MD 21842 as the Fiduciary of the Estate of John Andrew Ridge who died on October 28, 2016 domiciled in South Carolina, USA. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written no-
MAY 6, 2022 tice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Sandra M. Barker Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: May 05, 2022 OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19192 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HERBERT A. WOODLAND SR. Notice is given that Lydia J. Woodland, 12646 Worcester Highway, Bishopville, MD 21813, was on April 20, 2022 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Herbert A. Woodland Sr. who died on March 14, 2022, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Lydia J. Woodland Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative:
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Ocean City Digest Date of publication: May 05, 2022 OCD-5/5/1t _________________________________ IN THE MATTER OF: Willie May Melinda Carter 1523 Unionville Rd. Pocomoke City, MD 21851 FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO: Melinda Willimae Carter IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No.: C-23-FM-22-000038
PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
(ADULT) (Md. Rule 15-901) I, Willie May Carter, whose address is 1523 Unionville Rd., Pocomoke City, MD 21851, state that: 1. I was born pm 1/23/1975 in Crisfield, MD, Somerset County, USA. 2. The name I was given at birth is Willie May Melinda Carter. 3. My name. has been changed to the following since birth for the following reasons: I was in my aunt’s care from birth to age 8. When she filed for my social security card, she changed the name to Melinda Willimae Carter. This name is on all of my documents, license, SS card, children’s birth certificates, etc. 4. I have never registered as a sexual offender. 5. I am requesting this change of name because: The changed name is the one I’ve been using since birth. I have all of my documents in that name and have always used that name. 6. I want my new name to be Melinda Willimae Carter. 8. The purpose of my request is not for any illegal or fraudulent purpose. FOR THESE REASONS, I request my name be changed from Willie Mae Melinda Carter to Melinda Willimae Carter; the court issue an order to the Division of Vital Records to amend my certificate of birth to reflect the new name. I, Willie May Melinda Carter, solemnly affirm under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this document are true to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. Willie May Melinda Carter Petitioner OCD-5/5/1t _________________________________
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 5, 2022. Line No 0056-22 0104-22 0108-22 0109-22 0130-22
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AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-5/5/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ of the proposed Ordinance will be available in the Mayor and Council Packet on the Town website, www.berlinmd.gov or can be emailed or mailed to you upon request, please call 410-641-2770 or email info@berlinmd.gov to request a copy for inspection. Ordinance 2022-05 An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of The Town of Berlin, Maryland approving the FY 2023 Budget as submitted. OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
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The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 23, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers, 10 William Street, on Ordinance 2022-05. A copy
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer and Request for multiple license #2 for a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Sandra L. Stone,
A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE 2022-05 APPROVING THE FY 2023 BUDGET AS SUBMITTED
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All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643.
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "A" BEER-WINE License: 7 Day, By: Bijal T. Patel, 249 South Washington Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. For: Newtown Market, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Newtown Market 132 Newtown Market Boulevard Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 Formerly: Kajal and Ananya, 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 18, 2022 @ 1:15 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
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10440 Worcester Highway, Berlin, Maryland 21811; M. Wayne Lambertson, 4401 Jones Road, Pocomoke, Maryland 21821. For: 11310 Manklin Creek, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Don’s Seafood & Chophouse 11310 Manklin Creek Road Berlin, Maryland 21811 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 18, 2022 @ 1:25 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer and an Upgrade in Type from Beer-Wine to a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Sophia Christian, 1619 St. Louis Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Christopher B. Christian,1619 St. Louis Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Ocean City Eats, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Sophia’s Restaurant 11405 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: O.C. Three Brothers, LLC There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 18, 2022 @ 1:35 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Todd P. Lewis Sr., 94 Newport Drive, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811; John Edward Veith Jr., 32838 E. Riga Drive, Ocean View, Delaware 19970; William E. Angel Somoza, 35615 South Street, Unit 4, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19970. For: Riptide Group, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Waves Bar & Grille 3 9th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: Ocean Tap, LLC Formerly: O.C. Three Brothers, LLC There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 18, 2022 @ 1:50 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE License: 7 Day, By: llyas Tekmen, 11 North Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Aysegul Tekmen, 38 Blackpool Road, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19970. For: Tekmen Group, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Gateway Hotel And Suites 11 Baltimore Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room,
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING of the Berlin Mayor and Council
Pursuant to the Berlin, Md Code Sections 108-214 and 108-215, the Berlin Mayor and Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider a recommendation of the Berlin Planning Commission for a Text Amendment to Code Section 108-403, “Lot Area, width and yard requirements” during the regularly scheduled Mayor and Council meeting to be held on Monday, May 23, 2022 at 7:00PM in the Council Chambers of Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD. The proposed Text Amendment reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2022-04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERLIN, MARYLAND AMENDING CHAPTER 108 ENTITLED ZONING, ARTICLE VI – DISTRICTS AND DISTRICT REGULATIONS, DIVISION 5, SECTION 108-403, ENTITLED LOT AREA, WIDTH AND YARD REQUIREMENTS. Sec. 108-403. - Lot area, width and yard requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the requirements in article IV of this chapter:
Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 18, 2022 @ 2:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "D" BEERWINE License: 7 Day, By: William Martin Lynch, 1401 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Commander Hotel F&B, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Commander Hotel Pool Bar 1401 Atlantic 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 18, 2022 @ 2:15 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
FEE SIMPLE TOWNHOUSE DWELLINGS MAY BE PERMITTED WITH THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM LOT AND AREA REQUIREMENTS: 1. MINIMUM LOT SIZE – 2,000 SQUARE FEET; 2. MINIMUM LOT WIDTH – 18 FEET; 3. FRONT YARD SETBACK – 20 FEET; 4. REAR YARD SETBACK – 25 FEET; AND 5. SIDE YARD SETBACK – 0 FEET ALONG THE PARTY WALL AND 8 FEET ON THE END UNITS IF A TOWNHOUSE PROJECT IS DEVELOPED AS ALLOWED HEREIN, THE DENSITY SHALL REMAIN CALCULATED AS SET FORTH FOR “ALL DWELLINGS” (MINIMUM LOT AREA (SQUARE FEET) IS 5,000). Notes: 1. For narrow streets, see section 108-706; for built-up frontage, see section 108-243. (Code 1977, § 107-37(D); Ord. No. 2000-10, 9-25-2000; Ord. No. 2001-9, 10-22-2001; Ord. No. 2005-8, 7-25-2005) THIS ORDINANCE was introduced and read at a meeting of the Town Council held on the ___ day of ________________, 2022 and thereafter a statement of the substance of the Ordinance having been published as required by law. A PUBLIC HEARING was held and this Ordinance was adopted this ___ day of ________________, 2022, by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin, Maryland by affirmative vote of ___ in favor, to ___ opposed, with ___ abstaining. _______________________________ Dean Burrell, Vice-President Approved on this ___ day of ________________, 2022 by the Mayor of the Town of Berlin and was therefore effective twenty (20) calendar days later on the ___ day of ________________, 2022. _______________________________ Zackery Tyndall, Mayor _______________________________ ATTEST: Mary Bohlen, Deputy Town Administrator OCD-5/5/2t ____________________________________________________________________
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for two Special One Day Per Diem Permits to be issued for the Jellyfish Festival to be held in Ocean City, Maryland On June 4th and June 5th, 2022. By: Ocean City Development Corporation, 108 Dorchester Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Location for sales - On the beach between Dorchester Street and North Division Street, Ocean City Hours for sales - June 4th 12:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M. and June 5th 12:30 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. The Jellyfish Festival is characterized primarily as a large scale music festival with action sports exhibits, local craft beers, wine, vendors and interactive exhibits. There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 18, 2022 @ 2:25 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19206 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARIE K. ST. CLAIR Notice is given that Michael St. Clair, 7 Lookout Point, Berlin, MD 21811, was on April 27, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Marie K. St. Clair who died on October 21, 2021, with a will.
MAY 6, 2022 Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 27th day of October, 2022. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Michael St. Clair 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 05, 2022 OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________ LESLIE CASE DIPIETRO ESQ. DIPIETRO LAW, LLC 28467 DUPONT BLVD., UNIT 2 MILLSBORO, DE 19966
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19202 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CARLTON A. MURRAY AKA: CARLTON ALDON MURRAY Notice is given that Janet D. Murray, P.O. Box 2, 8908 Ebenezer Road, Whaleyville, MD 21872, was on May 02, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Carlton A. Murray who died on December 16, 2021, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 92nd day of November, 2022. Any person having a claim
MAY 6, 2022 against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Janet D. Murray 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 05, 2022 OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________ Ryan D. Bodley Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842 Surfside 8 Condominium Association c/o Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Plaintiff vs. Simonds Living Trust c/o Maudena L. Simonds, Trustee 7450 Shirley Blvd. Port Tobacco, Maryland 20677-3155 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT
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Ocean City Today / Public Notices COURT OF MARYLAND FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CIVIL CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000004
NOTICE
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, this 2nd day of May, 2022, that the foreclosure sale of Surfside 8 Condominium, Unit 33, 206 8th Street, Ocean City, Maryland, made and reported by Ryan D. Bodley, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 30th day of May, 2022, provided a copy of this Order is published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once in three successive weeks, before the 23rd day of May, 2022. The Report states that the total proceeds from the sale of the property to be One Hundred and Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00). Susan R. Braniecki CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________ Ryan D. Bodley Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842 Sea Mist Condominium Association c/o Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Plaintiff vs. Jerald Israel Freed 11706 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, Maryland 20804 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MARYLAND FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CIVIL CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000223
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ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, this 2nd day of May, 2022, that the foreclosure sale of Sea Mist Condominium, Unit 16, 1307 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, made and reported by Ryan D. Bodley, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 30th day of May, 2022, provided a copy of this Order is published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once in three successive weeks, before the 23rd day of May, 2022. The Report states that the total proceeds from the sale of the property to be Two Hundred and Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($235,000.00). Susan R. Braniecki CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________ GINA D. SHAFFER, ESQ. SHAFFER LAW OFFICE, LLC 10514 RACETRACK ROAD UNIT C BERLIN, MD 21811
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19177 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GEORGE WAYNE HOLLMAN Notice is given that Paulette Hollman, 53 Clubhouse Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, was on May 02, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of George Wayne Hollman who died on February 6, 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 2nd day of November, 2022. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
Paulette Hollman 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 05, 2022 OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19198 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF IONIA M. DAVIS Notice is given that Cynthia M. Basnight, 4119 Urn Street, Capital Heights, MD 20743, was on April 29, 2022 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Ionia M. Davis who died on April 11, 2022, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Cynthia M. Basnight 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 05, 2022 OCD-5/5/1t _________________________________
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TOWN O F OCEAN N C IT TY O PERA ATING BUDG GET T FISC CAL YEA AR 202 23 BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of Ocean City, Maryland, that the following fund revenue and departmental expenditures, together with certain restrictions and authorizations are adopted: General Fund
1S ST T REA AD DING G
G Ge en ne erraall Fund d
1S ST T REA AD DING G
FY Y - 2 023 A.
F Y - 2 023
Anticipated Revenue: Property Taxes
B. Anticipated Expenditures: $
Other Taxes
45,117,024
General Government
27,040,407
Public Safety
$
4,583,008 42,235,977
Licenses and Permits
4,579,925
General Public Works/Beach Maintenance
6,635,752
Revenue From Other Agencies
9,371,170
Sanitation and Waste Removal
7,241,003
Charges For Current Services
11,940,333
Fines and Forfeitures
1,139,500
Other Revenue
741,650
Prior Year Reserves Total Revenue
1,500,000 $
101,430,009
Highways and Streets
6,032,836
Economic Development - Tourism
11,414,988
Culture and Recreation
9,146,911
Debt Service
6,165,969
Total Expenditures
$
93,456,444
To Airport Fund
321,455
To Transportation
Total Revenue
$
101,430,009
and Other Financing Sources
1,951,156
To Capital Maintenance
1,500,000
To Reserves
1,375,868
To Capital Projects Total Expenditures
Co C onnve enntiio onn W Waate err
Trraannssp po orrtaatiio onn
Service Charges
$
7,761,183 $
Aiirrp po orrt
C Co ouurrsse e
3,849,162 $
1,873,876 $
14,498,352 $
1,251,465 $
2,446,278
0
0
234,960
0
0
Grants
0
3,917,644
1,951,155
0
4,940,000
0
Food and Beverage Tax
0
0
1,620,000
0
0
0
137,633
0
411,684
0
0
6,234
Transfer-In From General Fund Total Revenue
$
0 8,033,384 $
725,086 8,491,892 $
1,951,156 7,807,871 $
0 14,733,312 $
321,455 6,512,920 $
0 2,452,512
$
2,200,881 $
4,077,349 $
3,521,942 $
4,080,395 $
343,850 $
1,271,746
3,910,574
2,814,543
1,979,288
4,301,293
888,032
1,174,034
831,000
1,600,000
0
3,062,853
5,200,000
6,732
Debt Service
1,090,929
0
2,106,641
3,288,771
81,038
0
Transfer to Reserves Total Expenditures
0 8,033,384 $
Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services Non-Personal Services Capital Outlay
$
0 8,491,892 $
200,000 7,807,871 $
0 14,733,312 $
0 6,512,920 $
0 2,452,512
Information
Service
Ve ehicle
Ri sk
Pen sion &
Capi tal
Technology
Cen ter
Trustt
Managemen t
OPEB Trustt
Projje ects
Anticipated Revenue: Charges to Other Funds
$
7,795,751 $
0
Investment Earnings/Other
0
0
0
21,497
7,062,000
0
Employee Contributions
0
0
0
0
1,935,000
0
Sale of Capital Assets/Lease Rev
0
0
575,016
0
0
0
Prior Year Reserves
0
0
63,714
0
0
General Fund Contribution Total Revenue B.
W Waasste ewaate err
134,568
Prior Year Reserves
A.
G Go ollff
C Ce ennte err
Anticipated Revenue: Capacity/Impact Fees
B.
2,100,000 101,430,009
$
and Other Financing Uses
Enterprise Funds: A.
725,086
To Convention Center
2,318,944 $
4,567,070 $
3,457,069 $
0 4,095,799 $
3,108,414 $
0 3,129,911 $
0
$
0 2,318,944 $
0 4,567,070 $
0 16,792,751 $
3,860,000 3,860,000
$
1,055,321 $
1,606,185 $
1,263,623
2,960,885
1,079,579
2,853,225
1,140,000
0 $
0 0
Debt Service
0
0
871,485
0
0
0
Capital Outlay
0
0
2,027,116
0
0
0
Benefit Payments
0
0
0
0
10,851,000
0
Transfer to Reserves
0
0
117,619
80,000
4,801,751
0 4,095,799 $
0 3,129,911 $
Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services Non-Personal Services
Capital Projects Total Expenditures
$
0 2,318,944 $
0 4,567,070 $
0 $
196,686 $
0 16,792,751 $
0 3,860,000 3,860,000
Special Authorization - Budget Director The Budget Director shall be authorized to reallocate departmental appropriations among the various objects of expenditures as she deems necessary. Such changes shall be approved by the Finance Director & City Manager Restrictions - City Manager: A.
The utilization of any contingency appropriation shall be accomplished only with prior authorization from the Mayor and Council.
B.
Utilization of appropriations established in the Capital Improvement Fund may be accomplished only with the express approval of the Mayor and Council.
Tax Rate: An Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.4526 per $100 of assessed valuation of real property and a rate of $1.13 per $100 of assessed valuation of corporate and personal property tax is required to fund this budget. INTRODUCED at a meeting of the City Council of Ocean City, Maryland held on May 2, 2022 SECOND READING of this ordinance shall be held at a meeting of the Mayor and City Council on May 16, 2022
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Farmers market offers array REAL ESTATE REPORT of gift ideas for Mothers Day Landmark Fair Housing Act still effective, 54 years later (May 6, 2022) Brights colors, rich flavors, and other signs of spring and early summer are on full display this month at the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market. According to market manager David Bean May is both National Asparagus Month and National Strawberry Month, and market shoppers will see an ever-expanding list of fresh fruits and vegetables available from local farms. “Stag Run Farm is the second largest grower of asparagus in the state of Delaware. The farm grows several varieties of asparagus, including a purple stalk variety that many believe is more tender when prepared,” Bean said. “Brandon Brady, a second-generation farmer, operates the family’s Ocean Pines farm stand with other farm team members year-round on Saturday mornings.” Bean said spring’s first strawberries are just starting to arrive at the market, “red, ripe and bursting with flavor.” Another seasonal favorite is the
Art League offers scholarships for budding students (May 6, 2022) The Art League of Ocean City reminds high school seniors the deadline to apply for college art scholarships is May 8. The nonprofit will award several scholarships to students seeking a degree in art, continuing a tradition that began in 1991. To date, the Art League has awarded 69 college scholarships to Worcester County students. Students must be graduating high school seniors who are residents of Worcester County, including public and private school students and homeschoolers. The scholarship recipient must be pursuing a higher education in the creative arts from an accredited institution. The Art League will consider applicants for the Sidney M. Beckstead $5,000 scholarship; the multiple Katherine Ellen Brown $1,000 scholarships; and the Eva Fox $1,000 scholarship. Scholarship winners will also receive a one-year membership to the Art League. Applications are available online at ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org/scholarship, at the Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street, or through high school guidance offices. With the one application, the Art League will consider students for both the $5,000 and the $1,000 See MONEY Page 54
May harvest of garlic scapes, which is the tender stem and flower bud of a hardneck garlic plant. Garlic scapes can be choppped and sauteed in butter or oil and served like green beans, or used to add depth of flavor to salads and stir fries. They also become rich and flavorful when roasted. “Linda’s Backyard will have lots of these garlic items when she returns mid-month to the green market section,” Bean said. “Linda grows several varieties of heirloom garlic that will never be found in any grocery store.” On May 7, the marketplace will celebrate moms with a special Mother’s Day market. The Ocean Pines Garden Club will be in the Community Corner with dozens of fresh flower arrangements made by club members. “At Cove Crafts and Treasures, estate sterling silver merchant Ruth White has set aside some exclusive pieces for her customers to select from for Mother’s Day,” Bean said. “Her ‘Pretty in Pink’ Mother’s Day offerings will include many beautiful mother of pearl items.” Market happenings continue in May with character actor Amberlina’s Adventures returning to the Kid’s Market Zone for some fun antics on May 21. Free morning shows at 10 and 11 a.m. will feature an entertaining puppet show and story time for children of all ages. Additionally, chef Bill Curtis will be back in the marketplace kitchen on May 14, when farm-fresh eggs and asparagus will be featured during his free cooking demonstration. Everyone in attendance will go home with a copy of the recipes. The market is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in White Horse Park. For more information, visit www.oceanpines.org/web/pages/far mers-artisans-market.
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (May 6, 2022) The month of April this year celebrated the 54th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, the landmark civil rights law signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on April 11, 1968, that made discrimination in housing transactions unlawful. At the federal level, the Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, and familial status. In Maryland, all of the seven federal protections listed above, plus some additional protections are covered under Fair Housing laws for the state. They include: • Marital Status • Race: the State of Maryland has expanded the definition of “race” to include traits associated with race including hair texture, afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles (including braids, twists, and other hairstyles). • Sexual Orientation • Gender Identity; and, • Source of Income: Any lawful source of money that is paid to or for the benefit of a renter or buyer of housing and includes grants, government assistance, alimony, child support, pensions, annuities, legal gifts, or investment earnings. Under the Fair Housing Act, it is against the law to engage in the following based on one’s identification, or perceived identification as a member of a protected class: • Refuse to rent or sell your housing • Indicate that housing is unavail-
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able when in fact it is available • Show you apartments or homes in certain neighborhoods only • Advertise housing to preferred groups of people only • Refuse to provide you with information regarding mortgage loans, deny you a mortgage loan, or impose different terms and conditions on a mortgage loan • Deny you property insurance • Conduct property appraisals in a discriminatory manner • Refuse to make certain modifications or accommodations for persons with mental or physical disability, including persons recovering from alcohol and substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS-related illnesses • Fail to design and construct housing in an accessible manner • Harass, coerce, intimidate, or interfere with anyone exercising or assisting someone else with their fair housing rights — Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Ocean City.
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LIQUOR STORE UPGRADE
Construction is moving along on the new storage facility and ABC Liquors planned at Seacrets on 49th Street. Late last year, site plans were approved for a 3,244-square-foot ABC Liquors retail store with storage space on the second and third floor of the facility. The plan includes demolition of the existing one-story, island-themed liquor store.
Continued from Page 53 scholarships. Questions on applications may be sent to katie@artleagueofoceancity.org or 410-524-9433. The scholarships are funded by contributions from the Art League as well as from the Katherine Ellen Brown Fund administered by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and from private donors. The Art League scholarship programs adhere to a nondiscrimination policy, in both principle and practice, and will not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or physical challenge. The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit 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.
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CRICKET’s 5K raises money and child abuse awareness (May 6, 2022) The CRICKET Center, Worcester County’s only Child Advocacy Center, held its ninth annual “5K Fun Walk for Kids” event, kicking off at Hooters on the Ocean City Boardwalk, on April 24. This annual event generates funding that allows the CRICKET Center to provide direct services to the child victim and to non-offending family members at no cost to them. The CRICKET Center aims to reduce childhood trauma and abuse by helping local agencies come together to address the needs of each child. With over 150 registered walkers, The CRICKET Center’s annual even not only helps the organization raise funds to support the services offered, but also to raise awareness about child abuse prevention. “Today we are planting pinwheels in the sand and walking the Boardwalk to support the children that have experienced abuse in Worcester County,” The CRICKET Center’s Executive Director Lauren Cooper, said
during opening remarks at the walk. The blue and silver pinwheels planted in the sand are the nationally recognized symbol for the carefree childhood that every child deserves. One walker came forward with a heartfelt story about how child abuse has impacted her family. Sharon Humphries, “Grammy,” spoke to the crowd before the walk kicked off. “My granddaughter, Maddie, was a victim of child abuse by her father died at the age of 3 because of it,” Humphries said. Maddie’s loved ones gathered as a team to walk in support of child abuse prevention. The team at the CRICKET Center collaborate on child abuse cases beginning with the child’s initial outcry through investigation, treatment and prosecution. Follow the CRICKET Center on Facebook to keep up with future events and ways to help. For more information or for donation information, contact Cooper at 410-641-0097.
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A mud turtle nearly got hit by a vehicle last week as it scooted across the road near the drive-on portion of Assateague National Seashore. In a Facebook post back in 2020, officials at the park told motorists who chose to help turtles across the road to never pick it up by the tail, but instead, lift the turtle off the ground by the sides of its shell and place the reptile far enough off the road that it won’t be encouraged to cross the pavement once more. GREG WEHNER/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
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(May 6, 2022) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services will host its 12th annual Pirate Party fundraiser on Friday, May 13, from 69 p.m. at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City. Attendees are encouraged to join the fun by coming dressed in their best pirate garb, although it is not required. A $65 admission ticket includes a light fare buffet, a pirate-inspired rum drink voucher, live entertainment, raffles, and games. Tickets can be purchased in advance online by going to gowoyo.org. This is Worcester Youth & Family’s biggest fundraising event of the year. All proceeds go directly to support the organization’s youth programs, which have a huge impact on the lives of Worcester County’s most vulnerable residents. The programs help to engage residents in healthy, structured social activities in addition to working with them in therapeutic environments to improve their lives. Any donations made will support the organization’s youth enrichment programs and Lower Shore CASA program, which advocates for neglected and abused children in the child welfare system. Local businesses and individuals continue to generously support this annual event, including Ayers Creek Adventures, Bergey & Company, Cards Technology, Duckaneer, Sunset Grille, Harborside Grill, First Shore Federal Bank, and Delmarva Power. However, additional sponsors are still being sought. Individuals can also support the fundraiser by becoming a pirate, who are asked to raise funds leading up to the event, or donate to financially support a specific pirate. Friends, family and colleagues can help pirates meet their financial goals by visiting the Worcester Youth website at www.gowoyo.org and donating to “their” specific pirate. Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor or a pirate should contact Worcester Youth at 410-641-4598. The party rain date is May 20. Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services is a nonprofit organization serving the community since 1975 located in Berlin. Through programs that include comprehensive mental health counseling, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), youth mentoring, family resource navigation, and youth camps and groups, WYFCS is increasing awareness about mental health, advocating for abused and neglected children, providing community resources and education, and making a difference in the lives of the people in the community.
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Celebration of Life For Gary Walker & 50 Year Anniversary of the Purple Moose Saloon
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Worcester Preparatory Lower School celebrated reaching 100th day of school on March 3. Students from Pre-K to fifth grade participated in a variety of educational and philanthropic activities to commemorate their milestone. Pictured, from left, are third graders Gavin Dennis, Jad Salem, Colton Duffie, Evan Kaufman, Luca DiFebo, Jamil Salem and Soloman Prosser.
Worcester Preparatory Middle and Upper School students (grades 6-12) celebrated the iconic date of Feb. 22, 2022 (2.2.22) by dressing up as twins with friends, or their actual twin. Pictured, in front, from left, are Wesley Wisniewski, Ayven Browne and Johnny Crossett; and in back, Mac Miller, John Lynch, Jack Tunnell, Chase Thompson, Ben Rafinski and Luke Mize.
FEATURED CRAFTER The Pine’eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines chose Debbie Adolph as the May crafter of the month. Adolph joined the club in 2019. She lives in Bel Air, Maryland, as well as Ocean City. Her crafts include floral arranging, children’s reading cubes with book storage, hardwired beaded head bands, baby rag blankets, and coming soon, fire pit starters. She enjoys crafting, gardening, reading, and many other activities. To see Adolph’s items and the work of other crafters in the club, visit the Artisan Gift Shop in White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. The shop is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
PROCLAMATION The Worcester County Commissioners on March 1, present a proclamation recognizing March for Meals Month to recognize Worcester Commission on Aging volunteers and staff, in partnership with MAC, Inc., the Area Agency on Aging as the backbone of the county’s Meals on Wheels program. Pictured are COA Nutrition Manager Shelia Jackson, Executive Director John Durrough, and Deputy Director Brandy Trader.
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CLUB GUESTS Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City welcomed guest speakers from Town Cats, who brought along 24-pound ”Magic Mike,” a cat adopted through the organization by one of its volunteers, now the Treasurer-Secretary, Nancy Carter. Pictured, from left, are Kiwanis Club President Tim Lund, Carter, "Magic Mike,” Town Cats Vice President Elizabeth Scott and President Susan Mohler. Town Cats, now in its 25th year, rescued over 200 felines in 2021.
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DONATION The Ocean City Lioness Lions Club recently made a donation to Chamber Music by the Sea, which each August presents free concerts in Berlin and Snow Hill with world-renowned artists. Pictured are Lioness Lion Jan Adamchak, Chamber Music representative Annette Radoff and Lioness Lions President Bev Topfer.
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SPECIAL GUEST First grade students at Ocean City Elementary recently enjoyed a visit from a tooth fairy helper, who taught them all the healthy ways to take care of their teeth.
PET DRIVE Ocean City Elementary School recently held its annual Worcester County Humane Society Care for Pets Drive. This year, the students, faculty and staff collected $1,188.55 in addition to boxes of treats, toys and supplies to help keep the shelter clean. The grade-level cat food competition brought in 1,218 cans of Friskies canned food.
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SPEAKER VOLUNTEERS Volunteering from Stephen Decatur High School during the Easter egg hunt presented by Ocean City Recreation and Parks, from left, are Grant Geiser, Dane Olson, Finn Ramnaram, Gabe Geiser, Ella Gaddis and Riley Wilson.
WINNER Head of Lower School Dr. Sara Timmons presents Liam Doran, the winner of the Worcester Preparatory School Chess Club Tournament Grade 2-4 bracket, with his trophy.
Ocean Pines Police Chief Lou Ehrisman was the guest speaker during the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City’s March 9 meeting. He is pictured with Kiwanis Club President Tim Lund.
PROCLAMATION The Worcester County Commissioners present a proclamation recognizing March as Professional Social Work Month to representatives of the Department of Social Services, Worcester County Health Department, and Life Crisis.
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Plein air painter Crystal Moll, of Baltimore, stands in front of one of her paintings at the Art League of Ocean City’s Thaler Gallery on 94th Street.
Art League of OC set to host public at reception on May 6 (May 6, 2022) The Art League of Ocean City invites the public to its First Friday opening reception on May 6, from 5-7 p.m., at the Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street. Admission is free, and hors d’oeuvres are complimentary. PKS Investments sponsors the reception beverages, and the Culinary Arts Program at Worcester Technical High School presents the hors d’oeuvres. The Thaler Gallery hosts plein air painter Crystal Moll of Baltimore. In 2009, Moll opened the Crystal Moll Galley in Baltimore’s Federal Hill, home to her own work and featuring fine art plein air artists. Originally from Virginia Beach, Moll earned her BFA from Moore College of Art & Design and paints mostly cityscapes, working directly from life.
She is a member of the Oil Painters of America and the Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Assn. and has participated in the Artists Paint OC local plein air event, where she has won first place and also Best Use of Light. Moll will be the juror for this year’s Artists Paint OC event in August. “Shadows,” a juried photography show, will be on display in The Sisson Galleria. Dean Peterson, photographer, painter, and former instructor at Salisbury University, juried the show and will award cash prizes to the winners on First Friday. The Spotlight Gallery hosts Linda Perry of Berlin, who earned a Bachelor of Fine Art degree in painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art where she studied under Raoul Middleman. She also studied commercial art at See ARRAY Page 63
Assistant fire chief involved in vehicle crash Wednesday By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (May 6, 2022) An assistant fire chief in Ocean City was involved in a car accident in West Ocean City on Wednesday while responding to a 911 call. According to a statement from the Ocean City Fire Department, the crash occurred at 5:48 p.m. at the intersection of Keyser Point Road and Ocean Gateway. The OCFD Volunteer Division Assistant Chief was responding to a 911 call while driving north on Keyser Point Road in a department-issued
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Array of artists to display works Aggressive Assateague pony Continued from Page 62 the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and is a signature member of the International Society of Acrylic Painters. Perry paints in oils, acrylics and mixed media, focusing on experimentation. Tuve Tuvesson of South Point, and his daughter, Tia, of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, display their metal 3D art in Studio E in May and in the Art Center’s outdoor courtyard, including a newly-installed kinetic weather vane. Tuve Tuvesson specializes in using variations of metal for his welded art works, based on his 65 years of experience in welding learned from his days as a veteran in the Korean War and from Temple University. Tia Tuvesson, who recently received a degree in Graphic Design from Delaware County Community College, helps in designing and creating her father’s metalwork. The pair incorporate many recycled materials in their work and use nature as their inspiration, along with encouragement from wife and mother, Inga, who was a longtime Art League board member, serving from 1992-2006. Barbara Buford of Nassau, Delaware, is the artisan for May. Buford has been creating mixed media art for more than 40 years, developing her skills by attending art classes in collage, going to numerous art retreats, and with experimentation. She was presented with an Art
League SHEro Award in 2021 for her service to the community. An online-only exhibit, “Inspired By,” also opens on First Friday on the Art League’s website, ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org/online-exhibits. The show includes art inspired by a famous artist or work of art, and was judged by Jennifer Kruglinski, associate professor of Modern and Contemporary Art History at Salisbury University. The Princess Royale satellite gallery, 9100 Coastal Hwy., continues to host the artwork of Mary Bode Byrd. The Coffee Beanery satellite gallery at 94th Street and Coastal Hwy. continues to display the works of Susan Koster and Brandon Martin, co-creators of Silver Sun Photography of Ocean City. The Arts Center shows will be on display through May 28; the satellite galleries, through June 25. More information is available at www.artleagueofoceancity.org or by calling 410-524-9433. The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit 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.
moved to preserve in Texas (May 6, 2022) So much for the “Awww” factor when certain horses at Assateague Island National Seashore are involved, as despite the misconception that the herd is generally docile, the reality is there could be a horse that’s ready to eat your lunch. That was the case in the literal and figurative sense with the stallion Delegate’s Pride, whose stubbornness and aggressive behavior in the pursuit of human food got him shipped out Monday to a wildlife preserve in Texas. A statement released Monday afternoon by the National Park Service said Delegate’s Pride, AKA Chip, was so food-conditioned that he had become increasingly aggressive towards park visitors in his pursuit of their food — since 2017, he has been involved in more than 50 percent of horse/human incidents that resulted in injuries to visitors. He also became extremely resistant to non-contact methods used by park staff to move horses out of potentially dangerous situations, totally ignoring actions that cause other horses to move. For these reasons, Chip was permanently relocated to the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch in
Murchison, Texas, a renowned wildlife sanctuary. Certain individual horses (and bands) in the Maryland herd are continuing to learn to associate humans with food rewards. Habituated — or unafraid — horses can easily become food-conditioned when they receive food from visitors, both intentionally and unintentionally through improper food storage. Reversing this behavior can be so difficult that removal often becomes the only option, seashore officials said. “Assateague Island National Seashore does not take these decisions lightly, but occasionally it is necessary for the safety of visitors and staff,” the statement said. Updated food storage regulations for Assateague Island campers will soon be included in the Superintendent’s Compendium dated this May. Campers can only store food in a vehicle or in a strapped cooler placed inside the food storage box provided by the park service under all picnic tables. Assateague Island National Seashore replaced all picnic tables in See VISITORS Page 65
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Park’s wild horses aren’t your friends Even though the subject begs to be made fun of, the aggressive horse problem just dealt with by National Park Service personnel at Assateague Island National Seashore is no joke. Although horses, like other intelligent animals, have personalities and temperaments that can range from tolerant and easy-going to downright nasty and terrifying, it remains that the interaction between any wild creatures and humans rarely works out for the best. In the case of Delegate’s Pride, the stallion shipped off to a preserve in Texas this week because of his aggressive behavior toward people, it’s certain that whatever personality traits he was born with were made more pronounced through his contact with humans. As National Seashore officials said in their statement this week, Delegate’s Pride’s problem was his obsession with and determined pursuit of human food. Add to that a stallion’s territorial nature and instinctive protectiveness of his band of females, and the result is a horse that will inflict injury on humans without hesitation. If only people had stayed out of his way, not attempted to become his “friend,” fed him or left their food unattended, Delegate’s Pride might still be king of his small domain and doing whatever he wanted to do out of harm’s way. But no, human ignorance prevailed and it’s a shame. Visitors to the park need to understand that it is their responsibility to protect the island’s inhabitants by leaving them alone. The signs that say “Horses bite and kick” mean exactly that, as the multiple victims of Delegate’s Pride came to learn the painful way. As attractive and interesting as the park’s horses and other creatures might be, the best thing visitors can do for them, as well as for themselves, is to look but don’t engage, and keep their food secure. For those who remain unconvinced, think about this: a horse’s kick will hit a person at roughly 200 mph. And the bite? Up to 500 pounds per square inch ... and that’s no joke.
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Horse turns to crime
EXCLUSIVE: Delegate’s Pride, the Assateague Island horse convicted of crimes against picnic lunches, has a more extensive criminal background than the National Park Service revealed in its announcement this week that he has been deported to Texas. Sources at Assateague National Island Seashore said that account omitted relevant information, including the details of Delegate’s Pride’s first known offense — joy riding in a visitor’s car after spending too much time at the local watering hole. Video provided by the source suggests that Delegate’s Pride became a horse of a different color after that incident and that he soon became an active participant in a purse-snatching ring on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Police also have him listed as a horse of interest in numerous unsolved muggings at local ATMs. He has never been caught, but police said his frequent loitering near the machines around the time of these assaults has raised their suspicions. Meanwhile, federal authorities refuse to acknowledge rumors that Delegate’s Pride may have connections to organized crime.
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Visitors urged to store food adequately to protect horses Continued from Page 63 the fall of 2019 with new tables specifically designed with horseproof food storage compartments to hold standard-sized strapped coolers and hard-sided containers. “All visitors need to take this food storage issue seriously and help us reduce the frequency of inappropriate interactions with the wild horses,” said Seashore Superintendent Hugh Hawthorne. “The free-roaming nature of the Assateague horses is what makes them so unique and special, but there are also issues like this that need to be addressed.” Hawthorne urged all visitors to
take a proactive role in protecting the wild horses by complying with all rules and regulations. Always maintain a safe distance from horses (over 40 feet or a “bus length”), never feed wildlife (this includes the wild horses, and includes baiting the horses with food or leaving food for the horses) and follow proper food storage regulations. Every visitor shares the responsibility and can help prevent the wild horses from becoming food conditioned and developing dangerous behavioral changes that could result in removal from the herd and their island home, officials said.
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Delegate’s Pride, AKA Chip, has been permanently relocated to the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch in Murchison, Texas, a renowned wildlife sanctuary, because he was so food-conditioned that he had become increasingly aggressive toward Assateague Island National Seashore visitors in his pursuit of their food.
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Recounting historic Battle of the Coral Sea By Sam Ghaleb Contributing Writer (May 6, 2022) This week, 80 years ago, the first naval battle exclusively between aircraft carriers occurred in the Coral Sea. The Coral Sea is a large expanse of ocean northeast of Australia. A Japanese naval task force, composed of three aircraft carriers and supporting cruisers and destroyers, was intercepted by a U.S. naval task force that included two aircraft carriers, the Lexington and Yorktown. The Lexington and her sister ship, the USS Saratoga, were the largest U.S. aircraft carriers ever to see action in World War II. In early 1942, as military defeats and reversals for the Allied military and naval forces mounted, the feeling of the Australians was one of depres-
sion and a general expectation that the Japanese would invade their homeland at any moment. Almost as if aware of these fears, the Japanese were, by April 1942, examining the possibility of capturing Port Moresby, in New Guinea; Tulagi; New Caledonia; Fiji and Samoa Islands. The object of this plan was to extend and strengthen the Japanese defensive perimeter as well as cutting the lines of communication between Australia and the United States. The occupation of Port Moresby, designated “Operation MO,” would not only cut off the eastern sea approaches to the Port of Darwin in Australia, but provide the Imperial Japanese Navy with a secure operating base on Australia’s northern doorstep. In the Pacific Fleet headquarters at
Pearl Harbor, radio signal intercepts decoded Japanese radio messages. They found that the next Japanese operation would occur at Port Moresby. Adm. Chester Nimitz, commander-in-chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and his staff, had a large chart of the Coral Sea area displayed. Nimitz de-
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 65 the fact that the Coral Sea lay in the newly created Southwest Pacific Theater, under the control of Gen. Douglas MacArthur. The Japanese naval forces for Operation Mo were basically divided into two task forces. The invasion force comprised: 12 transport ships carrying 5,000 Japanese soldiers; 500 Japanese special naval infantry; destroyers; minesweepers; minelayers and gun boats. The other task force was the main strike force, and was composed of one light carrier, the Sh h , two fleet carriers, the Sh kaku and Zuikaku, both veterans of the Pearl Harbor attack, nine heavy cruisers and 15 destroyers. The total Japanese naval force included five minesweepers, two minelayers, and three gun boats. The overall commander of the Japanese naval forces for “Operation Mo” was Adm. Shigeyoshi Inoue. The U.S. naval force was divided into two task forces. Task Force 11 centered on the large fleet carrier Lexington, with three heavy cruisers and six destroyers, and Task Force 17 centered on the fleet carrier Yorktown, with two heavy cruisers and five destroyers. There was also a surface action force composed of two Australian cruisers, the HMAS Australia and HMAS Hobart. It also included the heavy cruiser USS Chicago, and three destroyers. These US and Australian naval forces came under the command of Rear Adm. Frank Fletcher. On May 1, 1942, the two American carrier groups rendezvoused and began to refuel from their accompanying oilers. Three days later, the Japanese forces invaded and occupied the island of Tulagi. Now the Battle of Coral Sea was in full swing. On the evening of May 6, the Japanese and U.S. carrier forces came within 70
Admiral Chester Nimitz, Commander in Chief, US Pacific Fleet
miles of each other. The next day, planes from the U.S. carriers found and attacked the light Japanese carrier Shoho. It was sunk after receiving 13 bomb hits and seven torpedoes. The same day, the Japanese launched 78 aircraft from the carriers Sh kaku and Zuikaku against a reported U.S. carrier and cruisers sighted to the south of the Japanese force. When the Japanese planes reached the position, they found no carrier. Instead they found the oiler USS Neosho, and the destroyer USS Sims. During the course of the attacks that followed, the Sims was sunk, and the Neosho was severely damaged. She was later sunk by the destroyer USS Henley. At the same time, 90 planes from both U.S. carriers found and attacked the main Japanese strike force, damaging the carrier Zuikakou. Both forces launched planes on May 8. Planes from the Japanese carrier Sh kaku critically damaged the Lexington and the Yorktown. The damage to the “Lady Lex” was fatal. Fumes from aviation gasoline ignited and caused a massive explosion. The carrier was doomed, and had to be scuttled. The damage to the Yorktown was also severe. A bomb dropped from a Japanese plane penetrated the flight Continued on Page 67
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Continued from Page 66 deck and detonated inside the ship, causing fires to spread rapidly. Damage control parties on the carrier worked bravely to save their ship. This was exemplified by the heroic action of Lt. Milton Ernest Ricketts, of Baltimore, Maryland, a 1935 graduate of the Naval Academy. He was mortally wounded when the fires caused by the exploding bomb spread. Despite his weakened condition, Lt. Ricketts promptly opened the valve of a nearby fireplug, partially let out the fire hose and directed a heavy stream of water into the fire before dropping dead beside the hose. His courageous action, which undoubtedly prevented the rapid spread of fire, saved the ship. His unflinching devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Navy. He gallantly gave his life for his country, and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. The Royal Australian Navy’s overall contribution to the Battle of the Coral Sea may not have been as spectacular as that of the American carriers, but the work done by the coast watchers, intelligence staff, the cruisers and other support ships and personnel all contributed to the final result, not just at the Coral Sea, but throughout the Pacific War. With the loss of the Japanese carrier Sh h , the damage to the Zuikaku, and the depleted aircraft complement on the Shokaku, Adm. Inoue lost his air cover. As a result, he ordered the Port Moresby invasion force to retire. The Yorktown limped back to Pearl Harbor with Adm. Fletcher on board. Upon arrival, Adm. Nimitz asked how long repairs would take, he was told two weeks. Knowing of the pending Battle of Midway, he ordered the ship made ready in 72 hours! Without the heroism of Baltimore’s Lt. Ricketts, that would not have been possible. So, ended the Battle of the Coral Sea, the first carrier-to-carrier engagement in the Pacific War. It also marked the first time since the start of the war that a major Japanese advance had been checked. The U.S. Navy lost the carrier Lexington, the oiler Neosho, the destroyer Sims, 69 aircraft, and 656 men killed. The Lexington, fully loaded, weighed 48,000 tons. It was, by far, the greatest ship loss suffered by the U.S. Navy in World War II. The Japanese lost the light carrier Sh h , one destroyer, three minesweepers, 97 aircraft, and 966 men were killed. Tactically, the Japanese won the battle based on the tonnage of ships sunk. Strategically, however, the U.S. won because the Japanese Port Moresby invasion force had to retire, and a major Japanese landing was thwarted. Next week: The Second Battle of Kharkov (Kharkiv)
RICHARD ALBERT PASSWATER Winterville/Sarasota/Ocean Pines Richard Albert Passwater of Winterville, North Carolina, Sarasota, Florida, and Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed into his eternal rest on April 28, 2022, at the age of 84. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Sr. and Mabel King Passwater; and his brother, Stanley R. Passwater Passwater Jr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Barbara; their two children, Richard Alan (Myriam) and Michael (Ellen); two grandchildren, Matt (Chelsea) and Thomas; and two great-grandchildren, Audrey and Jamison; as well as a nephew, Steve Passwater, and many loving cousins. He enjoyed time with family and
friends, photography, genealogy, and Baltimore Orioles and Delmarva Shorebirds games. During his extensive career, he served as a civilian scientist with the Air Force’s Project Papa Bear to ensure the purity of liquid nitrogen for the Centaur rocket; he was director, Research Analytics Laboratories at Allied Chemical Corporation; director, Applications Research Laboratory at Baxter-Travenol Laboratories; vice president of research for the American Gerontological Research Laboratories Division of Life Science Labs; and vice president of research and development for Solgar Vitamin & Herb Company. He wrote more than 45 books and 600 articles, participated in over 7,000 radio shows, and served as WholeFoods Magazine’s science editor for 36 years. He was twice honored by the Com-
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mittee for World Health (1978 and 1980), received the nutrition industry’s Achievement Award (1989), National Nutrition Foods Association’s Presidents Award (1999), James Lind Scientific Achievement Award (2004), John Peter Zenger Free Press Award for writing (2004), and was inducted into the International Society of Orthomolecular Medicine Hall of Fame (2021). He also was voted Citizen of the Year by his community (Ocean Pines, Maryland, 1987), and was inducted into the Delmarva Firefighter’s Hall of Fame (1993) after serving 25 years as a volunteer EMT and firefighter, including 10 years as Chief of the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department (OPVFD). He was a founding advisor of Atlantic General Hospital, a member of the American Chemical Society since Continued on Page 68
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 67 1959, and a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemistry. The family is appreciative of the care provided by ECU Health, Physicians East, and Pruitt Hospice. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville, where a visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burial will be in Garden of the Pines Cemetery in Berlin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the OPVFD (https://opvfd.com/page/donations); your local fire department; PANCAN (www.pancan.org); or Vitamin Angels (www.vitaminangels.org). To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Richard A. Passwater, visit https://www.bishophastingsfh.com/obituary/richardpasswater. JOSEPH L. ZORBACH, JR. Ocean City Joseph L. Zorbach, Jr., passed away peacefully with his beloved family by his side on April 26, 2022. Joe (or fondly known as OCBocaJoe) grew up in Parkville, Maryland, where he made lifelong friendships. Joining the Navy as a young man, he served our country honorably. Upon leaving the service, he worked for many years as an engineer on the
tugboats out of Fells Point, Maryland. He built his first home in Forest Hill, Maryland, where he resided until his retirement. His love of the J. Zorbach, Jr. water brought him an early retirement where he moved to Ocean City, Maryland, and lived the remaining years of his life in his oceanfront condo. During his retirement, he spent many years traveling with his good friend, Eddie, and meeting up with his friends at the Ocean Club at the Clarion Hotel. For several years, he worked as an engineer on the Cape May Lewes Ferry. Joe never met a person who didn’t become a friend. As much as he loved the sea, he adored his family. Many beach days and Boardwalk nights were spent with his children and grandchildren. There’s nothing Joe loved more and was more proud of than his children. He is survived by his daughter, Robyn F. Bosley (and husband, Jay) of Bishopville, Maryland, and Joseph F. Zorbach (and wife, Brittnie) of Ocean City, Maryland. He is also survived by his former wife and dear friend, Mary F. Zorbach of Selbyville, Delaware, and a brother,
C. Francis Zorbach of Fallston, Maryland. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel Zorbach (née Hewitt) and Joseph L. Zorbach. Joe gained so much joy from spending time with his granddaughters, Brooke A. Marshall of Bel Air, Maryland, and Zoe Rae Zorbach of Ocean City, Maryland, and his grandsons, Brayden F. Bosley and Luke J. Bosley of Bishopville, Maryland. Joe lived his life exactly how he wanted and never grew old; he was able to live independently until the day he had to leave this world. A Celebration of Life will be held on May 24, 2022, at the Ocean Club in the Clarion Hotel located at 10100 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Maryland; friends and family will gather at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Joe’s honor to The Chesapeake Bay Foundation www.cbf.org. Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation and Funeral Service, 504 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, Maryland 21811. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.easternshorecremation.com. FRANCIS W. MACHEN Ocean Pines Francis W. Machen (Bunky), age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on April 28, 2022. He was born in Sparrows Point, Maryland, on Aug.
2, 1934. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Machen, and father, Wilber Machen. He is survived by his loving wife, Marie Francis Machen (Bonnie) Machen; sister, Wilma Myers; and children, Mary and Skip Mclaughlin, Stephen Machen, Beverly and Charlie Shields, and Kathleen Machen; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Bunky was a volunteer ambulance driver for Sparrow Point Fire Department. He was a tap dancer and took professional lessons in New York City until his mid 20’s. He retired from Bethlehem Steel in 1988 after 35 years of service. He then moved to Ocean Pines, where he spent his next 32 years working at area golf courses as a starter. He was appointed to the Baltimore County Clerk of District Court and served there approximately six years. He served in the military as a member of the Marine Corps, where he made lifetime friends. He was an outstanding baseball player and played softball well into his 50’s. He also enjoyed racquetball, golf and all competitive sports. He always enjoyed dining out with his wife and many friends. He will be deeply missed by all. Services will be held at Saint John Neumann Catholic Church,11220 Beauchamp Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811, Monday, May 9, 2022 at 11 a.m. in lieu of flowers donations can be made to Coastal Hospice. EARL E. ROLAND Berlin Earl E. Roland, age 74, passed away at his home in Berlin, Maryland, on Monday, April 25, 2022. Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late George Roland and Mary Reynolds. He is survived by his wife, Joann Roland; two daughEarl E. Roland ters, Andrea Huici (Michael) and Kimberly Roland (Randy); two brothers, George Roland (Mary) and Russell Roland; and a sister, Regina Roland. He is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Anthony Earl Roland; and a brother, Paul Roland. A visitation was held at The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland, on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Interment was at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, Maryland, on Monday, May 2. Letters of condolences can be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.
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Worcester Prep tennis teams successful over JM Bennett By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 6, 2022) The Worcester Prep tennis teams both came away with victories over the James M. Bennett Clippers on their home courts on Monday in Berlin. Worcester’s boys’ team won, 6-1. Topping their second through fifth singles opponents, respectively, were: senior captains Riley Schoch (8-0) and Graham McCabe (8-6), junior captain Harrison Humes (8-0) and junior JR Hamer (8-3). Juniors Ian Lewis and Jason Todorov defeated their first doubles competition, 8-3. Sophomore Dylan Simons and freshman James Haley edged out their second doubles opponents, 8-6. “Overall, they played pretty well,” said Prep Coach Terry Underkoffler. “They were adjusting to [their opponents’] changing tactics … from hitting short to set the lob or hitting deep to set up a low slice.” The Lady Mallards came out on top, 5-2. Senior captain Sumira Sehgal and junior Morgan Schoch outscored their first and second singles oppo-
nents, 8-5 and 8-3, respectively. Sophomore Natasha Richter and freshman Lydia Schwartz logged 8-3 and 8-0 victories at fourth and fifth singles, respectively. Freshmen Angeline Todorov and Savannah Palmisano took down their second doubles competition, 8-2. “Bennett is one of our top competitors, so I knew it would be a tough battle,” said Prep Coach Kevin Chalk. “But, we were able to overcome the adversity — particularly at No. 1 singles where Sumira and Hannah had some great rallies and long points. “Second doubles also was a standout performance considering that Angie and Savannah are both freshmen,” he continued. “They didn’t let the pressure of matchplay bother them. The season is winding down but we’re keeping our energy levels high and looking forward.” Worcester will host the Indian River Indians on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in Berlin for its last regular-season matchup. The Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference tournament is scheduled for Friday, May 10, beginning at 11 a.m. on Worcester’s courts.
Decatur boys’ lacrosse team edges out JM Bennett, 10-9 By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 6, 2022) The lead changed hands several times, but in the end the Stephen Decatur boys’ lacrosse team prevailed, 10-9, over the James M. Bennett Clippers on Wednesday in Salisbury. “I thought they played great. We made some mistakes here and there, but they didn’t give up. We didn’t quit,” said Decatur Coach “Hoffy” Hoffman. “It was back and forth. They say lacrosse is a game of ups and downs and this was a perfect example of it … We showed a lot of grit.” The Clippers controlled the ball for the first half of the opening quarter and scored with about eight minutes remaining. They then netted another to go ahead 2-0. Senior captain Luke Bahlman tallied Decatur’s first goal with about four minutes to play in the first quarter. Senior Lance Adams tied it up
about a minute later. Bennett went up 3-2, then Bahlman evened it up. Adams scored shortly after to give Decatur its first lead of the game. The Clippers, on their Senior Night, gained a 6-4 advantage in the third quarter. Senior Austin Airey cut the lead to one, then Adams netted a shot with seven minutes on the clock, to tie it 66. Bennett pulled ahead 8-6 before the end of the third quarter. Adams scored about a minute into the fourth quarter then made it 8-8 soon after. Bennett scored with 8:43 to play, but Airey tied it up at 9-all about 40 seconds later. With just under four minutes remaining in the competition, Adams tallied his sixth goal of the game to provide Decatur with a 10-9 advantage. See SEAHAWKS Page 70
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The Worcester Prep tennis teams both earned victories over the James M. Bennett Clippers on Monday in Berlin. Pictured are junior JR Hamer and sophomore Natasha Richter.
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Seahawks never give up, fight to end and win by 1 Continued from Page 69 The Seahawks controlled the fourth quarter and held off the Clippers to secure the one-goal victory. Adams was the team’s top producer with six goals. Airey and Bahlman scored twice. Junior Gabe Geiser had five assists, and senior captain Joe Buxbaum scooped up five ground balls. “Lance Adams and Gabe Geiser went off in the fourth quarter. Lance was cutting through and Gabe hit him every time and it worked. The LanceGabe combo was great,” Hoffman said. Senior Shaki Bowen dominated face-offs. He won 13 of the 17 he took. “Shaki Bowen killed it today at the face-off X, and Joe Buxbaum played lights out on defense as he always does,” Hoffman said. “He’s a force to be reckoned with when he’s playing defense.” Decatur goalie, senior captain Collin Fohner, recorded 14 saves. “They’re a great team and well coached. We just find a way to beat them,” Hoffman said, noting that Decatur edged out Bennett twice last year in overtime. “When we were down we battled back and continued to fight … All the senior captains stepped up.” Decatur – on its Senior Night – will battle the Parkside Rams today, Friday, at 5:30 p.m. in Berlin. “We’re expecting a tough game. We need to be patient with the ball, choose our shots wisely and fight for ground balls,” Hoffman said. If the Seahawks win, they will represent the Bayside South and face the top north team, Kent Island, for the conference championship, on Monday at 7 p.m. in Stevensville.
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SD baseball wins, 4-2, in 9 innings By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 6, 2022) The Stephen Decatur baseball team battled back from two runs down to win, 4-2, on the road against the Easton Warriors in extra innings on Tuesday. The game was scoreless until the bottom of the fourth inning when Easton put two runs on the board. In the top of the seventh with the bases loaded, Decatur junior Owen Knerr walked, scoring sophomore Lukas Loring. Junior Gus Croll’s sacrifice fly to center field scored junior Luke Mergott to tie the game at two. In the top of the ninth inning, Croll’s triple to center field scored two to give Decatur a 4-2 lead. Loring pitched in the bottom of the inning and struck out the last three batters he faced to secure the win for the Seahawks.
Decatur had six hits in the game. Senior Shawn Rosemond led Decatur with three. Croll had two hits and three RBIs. Senior Logan Tapman had one hit. “With guys on base, we struggle to get timely hits. It’s a little frustrating. We had guys on in multiple innings, but we couldn’t get a hit to score them,” Decatur Rich Ferro Coach Rich Ferro said. “It comes down to executing. We pitch and play defense, but sometimes we don’t get hits when we need them. We’re having good at-bats, but we don’t cash in when we need to, but we’ll keep grinding. We need productive at-bats and to move runners,” he added.
Junior Ryan McLaughlin pitched seven innings. He struck out 10, walked one, gave up two runs and allowed four hits. “Ryan really did well and kept us in the game,” Ferro said. Junior Adam Gardner threw one inning, where he walked three and struck out one. Loring finished the game off with three strikeouts. “I’m proud of Lukas. He came out and did the job,” Ferro said. “We have confidence in him, he just has to believe it as well. He’s a just a sophomore and he came in, in that situation, and finished off the half of the inning.” Decatur will host the Cape Henlopen Vikings today Friday, at 4 p.m. in Berlin for its final game of the regular season. The Bayside Conference championship is slated for Tuesday, at 6 p.m.
Big win on Senior Night for Decatur By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 6, 2022) The Stephen Decatur girls’ lacrosse team celebrated its seniors before the final home game of the regular season on Tuesday in Berlin. The Lady Seahawks also sent the seniors off with a bang, winning the game against the James M. Bennett Clippers, 12-4. “Overall, the girls played a great team game and really came together for the seniors on Senior Night,” said Decatur Coach Lindsay Owens. “Each senior got to leave it all out on the field for their last regular-season home game, which was special to see and be a part of.” Senior Saige Figgs kicked things off with a goal about a minute and a half into the game. Junior Shelby
Rosemond made it 2-0 about three minutes later. Figgs boosted Decatur’s advantage to three with a goal 14:14 before halftime. At the break, the Seahawks led, 52. Figgs led Decatur with four goals. Rosemond and junior Audrey Mumford scored two goals each. Senior captain Darby Moore (five assists, six draw controls), junior Alina Bernal-Clark and sophomore Sadie Kauffman tallied one goal
apiece. Senior goalie Ryleigh Cunnane recorded six saves in the first half. Junior Jessica Beck logged one save in the second half. “This was a great team win for us and I’m excited about where we are as a team as we get ready for our last regular-season game against Parkside and playoffs,” Owens said. Decatur’s final game of the regular season is today, Friday, at 4 p.m. against the Parkside Rams in Salisbury.
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Stephen Decatur junior Mia Kemp brings the ball up from the defensive end during Tuesday’s game against James M. Bennett in Berlin. Decatur won, 12-4.
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Decatur T&F participants prepare for Bayside meet By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 6, 2022) The Stephen Decatur girls’ outdoor track and field team came in third place during Tuesday’s Bayside South Division Championship in Salisbury, while the boys’ squad finished in fifth. All nine of the Bayside Conference South schools participated. Parkside won the girls’ competition, scoring 176.5 points. James M. Bennett was runnerup, with 108 points followed by Decatur (95.5). “I’m definitely happy with the girls’ team. The girls are running strong,” said Decatur Coach Brenda Hommel Brenda Hommel. “The distance [runners] are really carrying our team. I’m definitely very encouraged by that group of girls.” Decatur athletes who scored points for the team for placing eighth or better were: juniors Carolina Novelli (3,200-meter run, first, 13:18.2; 800-meter run, fifth, 2:52.36), Summer Brenner (high jump, first, 4 feet 8 inches; 100-meter hurdles, third, 19.04 seconds) and Breanne Ferguson (long jump, second, 14 feet 9 inches; 800-meter run, seventh, 3:05.55); sophomores Macy Woroniecki (1,600-meter run, third, 5:57.59; 800-meter run, fourth, 2:51.64), Ny’Ashia Harper (400meter dash, fourth, 1:08.6) and Tanner Ellis (shot put, eighth, 23 feet 4.75 inches); and freshmen Amber Marshall (3,200-meter run, second, 14:08.86; 1,600-meter run, seventh, 6:44), Clarice Piela (3,200-meter run, fourth, 15:04.71) and Julianna Wooden (high jump, sixth (tie), 4 feet). Novelli, Marshall, Ferguson and Woroniecki won the 3,200-meter relay race in 11:20.36. Juniors Leah and Macy Seitz, Summer Banks and Mayah Garner placed fourth in the 800-meter relay race (1:58.83). Ferguson, Woroniecki, Harper and junior Mackenzie Cathell took fifth in the 1,600-meter relay race (5:03.74). The 400-meter relay team of the Seitzs, Garner and senior Miah Schwind finished in seventh (57.98 seconds).
“A lot of girls are still PR-ing and a couple girls are definitely still peaking,” Hommel said. Snow Hill won the boys’ competition, scoring 167 points. Rounding out the top five were: Wicomico (116), Parkside (89), Washington (88) and Decatur (87). “A lot of boys are continuing to get stronger,” Hommel said. Decatur athletes who scored points for the team for placing eighth or better were: seniors Owen Mielnik (pole vault, first, 13 feet), Gavin McCabe (3,200-meter run, sixth, 12:08.62), Zimere Handy (high jump, second, 5 feet 6 inches) and Rynell Brittingham (shot put, third, 36 feet 8 inches); juniors Ziquase Duffy (long jump, second, 19 feet 8 inches), Conner Herr (long jump, fourth, 18 feet 6 inches; triple jump, fourth, 36 feet 9.5 inches) and Curtez Schoolfield (triple jump, fifth, 34 feet 10.5 inches); sophomores Ethan Justice (800meter run, first, 2:08.11; 1,600-meter run, third, 4:53.67) and Xavier Arnold (shot put, eighth, 34 feet 7.75 inches); and freshman Brandon Fitzgerald (high jump, fourth, 5 feet). Justice, McCabe, junior Evan Justice and freshman Brandon Karvoski took third in the 3,200-meter relay race (9:52.24). Handy, Herr, Duffy and junior Jaden Holland crossed the finish line third overall in the 400-meter relay race (46.81 seconds). Fitzgerald and freshmen James Uebel, Solomon David and Alex Ward placed fifth in the 1,600-meter relay race (4:07.63). “Both the boys’ and girls’ team don’t have a lot of speed [sprinters] because the kids are very young. You can’t expect freshmen to run as fast and compete against seniors,” Hommel said. “The younger runners are really starting to develop and are learn how to go hard and prepare themselves. It will be a couple years before we get the best out of [the underclassmen].” The Decatur athletes are now preparing for the Bayside Conference championship, which will take place either Friday, May 13, or Saturday, May 14, in Cambridge. “I’m excited to see how they do at the Bayside meet,” Hommel said. “We still have kids that have not peaked yet.”
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Worcester boys’ lacrosse squad tops Sussex, 16-10
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(Top) Worcester Prep junior captain Jack Gardner takes the ball behind the goal during Monday’s game against Sussex Academy in Berlin. He had three goals and three assists in the 16-10 win. (Bottom) Senior captain Brice Richins finished the game with one goal and one assists.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 6, 2022) The Worcester Prep boys’ lacrosse team won 16-10 over the Sussex Academy Seahawks on Monday in Berlin. “We played good lacrosse and not so good lacrosse. We played more good lacrosse than bad, but we know we can play better,” said Prep Coach Drew Haugh. “Our goal is to try to always play four great quarters [and] not take off a quarter or two. Ideally, not take off a minute or two. “But, realistically, that would be asking for perfection, and we just want the kids to strive for that, knowing perfection is not reality, but you can get pretty close if you pay attention, do the little things, play fundamentally sound, and never stop hustling,” he continued. Worcester led 5-3 at end of the first quarter. “Credit Sussex Academy, they made us work for everything,” Haugh said. “They went up 2-0 by scoring back-to-back goals within 14 seconds of each other. We have been down early before, so we know not to panic. We scored the next three goals to go up by one.” The Seahawks tied it up, then junior captain Griffin Jones netted a shot with 55 seconds remaining in the quarter. The Mallards went up by two with six seconds on the clock with another goal by Jones. The Mallards outscored their opponent, 4-1, in the second, to pull ahead, 9-4. “With the momentum heading into the second quarter, we were hoping to deliver a knockout blow. However, the two teams were stalemated, until the halfway mark, when [junior captain] Jack Gardner scorched the back of the net, unassisted,” Haugh said. “Then, we put a little run together with Griff scoring his fifth goal, assisted by Jack. Next, [freshman] Ryan Mann scored a goal on an assist from Griff. With 16 seconds left before halftime, the dynamic duo –
Griff nailed a goal off of an assist from Jack.” After three, the Berlin squad had a 15-7 advantage. “A big positive we can take from this game is the fact it was a bounceback game,” Haugh said. “We have lost three times this season and all three losses we got beat good. But, after each loss, we came back and won the next game. That is a positive in all sports.” Jones led Worcester with eight goals and five assists. Mann and Gardner scored three goals and had three assists each. Senior captain Brice Richins (one assist) and freshman Jack Lynch tallied one goal apiece. Senior captain, goalie Bennett Tinkler, recorded 11 saves. “Bennett Tinkler had an exceptional game. He had 11 saves, and just about every one of them were tough ones to make,” Haugh said. Haugh also praised the performance of several other players. “[Senior] Michael Wehberg played an outstanding game. He usually does. But, because of injuries and illness, Mike was called upon to do triple the work – from facing off to playing on the wing, to short stick midfielder, playing offense, and man down defense. Whatever we asked him to do, he did. He can run all day, and we asked him to do just that. Mike picks up countless ground balls and is a one-man clearing machine,” he said. “[Freshman] Dillon Scopp came off the bench and gave us some depth. He even took a face-off and won it clean against their big gun. [Sophomore] Max Halle came in to help on the defense and had a beautiful bounce pass clear. [Sophomore] Abott Browne was a big help at the midfield. Short stick middies, [sophomores] Connor Ferguson and Kannon Cropper, did a great job playing defense and clearing the ball.” Worcester will host the Sussex Tech Ravens today, Friday, at 4 p.m. in Berlin, for Senior Night.
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Decatur tennis teams win over SH By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 6, 2022) The Stephen Decatur tennis teams dominated their matches on the road against the Show Hill Eagles on Tuesday. The Lady Seahawks won, 7-0. Earning first through third singles victories, respectively, were: juniors Ridgley Lake (8-0) and Sarah Tarr (8-2) and freshman Emily Ferguson (8-1). Snow Hill forfeited the fourth singles match. Freshman Brooke Berquist and junior Paula Magathan shut out their first doubles opponents, 8-0.
Snow Hill forfeited the second and third doubles matches. “The girls played well. They kept their focus throughout the match,” said Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood. “From the last time we played them to this time, I’ve seen improvement. We’re headed in the right direction.” Decatur’s boys team won, 6-1. Winning first through third singles, respectively, were: senior captain Noah Fisher (8-0), sophomore David Janney (8-0) and senior captain Ben Johnson (8-2). Fisher and Johnson shut out their first doubles opponents, 8-0. Janney and sophomore Matt Beck
topped there second doubles competition, 8-0. Senior Evan Ritz and sophomore Jacob Ritz earned an 8-0 victory at third doubles. “They did pretty well. They supported each other and cheered each other on,” said Decatur Coach Steve Berquist. “We have a big team. They’ve come together as a team before, but it was evident today.” Decatur was scheduled to host the Parkside Rams yesterday, Thursday, in its last match of the regular season. If the boys’ team wins it will compete for a Bayside Conference championship on Tuesday at 4 p.m.
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Temperature depends on location By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (May 6, 2022) This is a rather strange, or shall we say unique, time of the year. According to the weatherman the season of spring is March, April and May. Astronomically speaking and due to the tilt of our planet Earth, spring begins approximately on March 21 and lasts three months. All of this change of season kind of goes out the window and is totally different right at the beach. And it’s all because of water temperature and wind direction. During the month of April, we’re lucky if the water gets above 50 degrees or so. Thus, April is really still winter at the beach whereas just a short distance inland the air temperature will often be 10 degrees or so warmer and the atmosphere will be completely different. If the wind is coming from any direction off the ocean the air temperature is directly affected. So what one hopes to be the spring season really becomes more of a latent winter. This can be seen in the dress of some people. I’ll at least get a chuckle out of it if not a big laugh. Not to be derogatory, but to see someone wearing shorts and a short sleeve T-shirt, it’s obvious that they came from an inland locale. Either they just don’t know or simply don’t care, but surely they are not prepared for the beach’s “latent winter.” For the dedicated surfer, it really doesn’t matter. Wetsuit gear becomes a standard part of going surfing.
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For roughly eight months of the year some type of wetsuit is really a necessity if one is going to spend a significant amount of time in the water. Granted, it’s a factor of an individual’s tolerance to cold conditions, but a favorable side effect of wetsuit wearing is protection from the sun. These days, with what is known about skin cancer, wetsuits can obviously provide a two-fold benefit. So the reality of our present time is that of a particular circumstance here at the beach. Again, it’s all about water temperature as the primary factor and wind direction as a secondary one. By the time you read this everything can change, but keep the memory of this column. It could become quite useful for future reference. Most of the time, surfers are pretty “heads-up” people. They’ll be able to discern the inland spring season and the beach’s latent winter. But few things compare with this oddity of nature, and the way it could even extend into the next season and couple of months. Surfers will generally be very weather conscious. Knowing temperatures and wind direction will have everything to do with the surf conditions and surf predictions. As you might expect, this becomes first-rate information and just about as important as a good surfboard or wetsuit. Again, by the time this is read it’s possible that another “milestone” will have come about, namely the start of the hot, and especially humid, atmosphere that occurs in our warmest season. This usually happens one day in the month of May and sticks around until about mid-September. It’s one
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of the reasons why people flock to the beach in the warmest season. Even though the beach area experiences this close and sticky time it’s still cooler than inland. Again, this is mainly due to water temperature, which now will still be cooler than the air. This, coupled with the fact that the wind seems to always be present to some degree adds up to more comfortable surroundings. Ah, the vagaries of meteorology. It affects all of us, especially the surfer. So the next time you come to the beach, or even if you actually live at the beach, consider the weather conditions. It’s bound to be different than Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia or even Salisbury. Rest assured that even the budding surfer will. — Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City.
WP Lady Mallards win ‘competitive’ game with Herons By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 6, 2022) The Worcester Prep and Gunston School girls’ lacrosse teams battled in Centreville on Wednesday, with the visiting Lady Mallards coming out on top, 10-7. “[It was a] competitive one,” said Prep Coach Chris Williams. “Gunston played a high energy game and kept the pressure on us the entire game. Our girls Chris Williams have played seven games in two weeks, plus in the midst of AP testing, and came out a bit sluggish but we took their best punch and kept battling. It was a great game and we held on for a big conference win.” Gunston Herons went up 1-0, but at halftime, the Prep team led, 5-3. Senior captain Myranda Beebe was Worcester’s top producer with six goals, four draw controls and one assist. Junior captain Caitlyn Hoen (three draw controls) and senior Brooke Emeigh scored two goals each. Freshman Nazli Unal had three assists. Sophomore goalie, captain Caitlyn Williams, records 10 saves. Worcester’s last game of the regular season is Tuesday on the road in Delaware, against the Cape Henlopen Vikings at 5 p.m. The Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship will take place on Friday, May 13 at 4 p.m. Location TBD. Home Need Improvements? Check out the
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Decatur alumni wins equestrian honors in fences (May 6, 2022) Stephen Decatur alumni and Delaware State University freshman, Olivia Brown of Berlin, was awarded Freshman of the Year by the Eastern College Athletic Conference in Fences. Brown rides on the equestrian team for Delaware State University, where she closed out an impressive first season of regular competition with the Hornets. She was also honored to be included in the ECAC All-Conference Fence Team and the only freshman to earn a spot. The ECAC teams, which Brown competed with to earn these titles include, Southern Methodist University, University Tennessee Martin, University Cal Davis, South Dakota University, Auburn University, South Carolina University and Minnesota Crookston. During the season, Brown also racked up five Most Outstanding Player awards. These are handed out to the player with the best performance and/or highest score. When not competing, Brown can be found training at Endeavor Farm in Bishopville. The ECAC (Eastern College
Stephen Decatur alumni and Delaware State University freshman, Olivia Brown of Berlin, was awarded Freshman of the Year by the Eastern College Athletic Conference in Fences.
Athletic Conference) is an 82-year-old organization with well over 200 member schools across all three NCAA Divisions - I, II and III.
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COMPLETES BOSTON MARATHON
Approximately 28,000 runners participated in the 2022 Boston Marathon on April 18, including Berlin resident Karen Cathell. She finished the race in 3:32.07, running 8-minute miles. This was her second time competing in the event. She also ran it in 2021. Her brothers, Dave and Rob Stevenson, also ran in the marathon. “[The] marathon was the first time in three years since it was returned to Patriots’ Day. The decent weather, extended field size over the last year, and return to Patriots’ Day, the spectators were out with full enthusiasm to cheer the runners on the 26.2-mile journey from Hopkinton to Boston.”
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