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(May 12, 2023) The Worcester County Board of Education will have to meet with teachers, bus drivers and other personnel to figure out what they must do without for the next year after the county commissioners voted 4 to 2 on Tuesday to
give the school system none of the additional money it had requested for the year ahead.
Instead of granting the board’s request that the county up its funding by about $4.5 million, or approximately 4.78 percent to help cover salary increases for school employees and contractors, the commissioners gave it a flat budget.
“We’re very disappointed,” said board President Todd Ferrante. “We have a $4.5 million shortfall in our budget … They did fund the county
employees (raises). They didn’t fund the teachers but they funded the county employees so I’m not sure for what reason. We have tried, we have worked with (Worcester County Chief Administrative Officer) Weston (Young) to try to give them as much information as requested.”
“It’s devastating to some of our employees who are looking to make ends meet and we are all suffering higher costs in this environment.”
Commissioners Joe Mitrecic and Diana Purnell voted in opposition.
Commissioner Ted Elder was absent while attending the funeral of his wife, Joyce.
Per state law, counties and Baltimore City must fund their school systems with at least what was provided in the prior fiscal year, a practice known as maintenance of effort (MOE). The 1984 law was designed to prevent jurisdictions from looking at cutting school spending as a way to save money.
Tuesday’s meeting — a special
(May 12, 2023) Even with plans showing a reduction in height and square footage, a proposed downtown Margaritaville resort continues to waste away after another setback this week.
At a work session Tuesday, Ocean City Council members narrowly denied a request from local attorney Hugh Cropper to set a public hearing to buy a portion of right-of-way the developers want for a 257-room, 12story hotel and conference center at the former Phillips Beach Plaza property between 13th and 14th streets.
Cropper, who has represented the developers since introduction of the project nearly two years ago, said the request was one of “literally 100” steps still needed to advance the plans.
“I am here today to request that you abandon and sell, at fair market
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budget work session as the county continues to trim the excess off its $11 million structural deficit — focused largely on a “lack of transparency” that four of the commissioners felt the board had failed to address satisfactorily.
“We’ve given the board of education months to give us the information requested,” said Commissioner Caryn Abbott. “This is not against education, far from it … (This is) not to say (teachers) shouldn’t get their raises. Yes, they should. But it’s incumbent upon the board of education to do that because they have been given ample opportunity to be transparent with us and they’ve not been. And the bus drivers as well. They all deserve it and now it’s up to them to fund the teachers and the bus drivers for the raises.”
Commissioner President Chip Bertino previously criticized the lack of transparency in the board’s budget, especially as it compared to the thorough spreadsheets provided by other county departments — albeit worth noting that the school board is an independent body of elected officials and is not a county division run by county employees.
Bertino also claimed that he learned this year that not even the board of education sees a detailed budget and that it gets the same summary the commissioners get.
When asked about Bertino’s comment, Ferrante said he wasn’t sure how he arrived at that conclusion.
“I’m not so sure what detail Bertino is addressing but if we want to know any details about our
budget, we will certainly get that answer from Mr. Tolbert. We are willing to dive in. (What is requested) might be something that’s not readily available to print out, but certainly we will provide them with information.”
The next step for the board will be making the painful decision of where to take the money out of the budget ... if it can. There was no answer at the moment, Ferrante said, but still addressing employee and contractor compensation was not necessarily off the table.
“We’ll have to discuss this with our teachers and support staff,” he said. “You have a negotiated budget. It has to be discussed back with them to see what we’re able to do. I can’t give specific details at this time but you have to look into what programs and services you can cut to support your staff and employees.”
Bertino, Abbott and Commissioners Jim Bunting and Eric Fiori presented an insurmountable obstacle, but both Mitrecic and Purnell minced no words in conveying how adamantly they opposed their colleagues’ decision.
“I think this is the wrong message to send to our educators,” Mitrecic said. “I think there’s gotta be some sort of possible meeting point and I just can’t support this. I think our youth are the future of this county and I can’t support it.”
Mitrecic acknowledged the hardship of a state school funding formula that leaves Worcester County funding its school system around 80 percent, much higher than other dis-
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value to the developer, the unused and unnecessary portion of Baltimore Avenue, about 20 feet wide, about 6,000 square feet in total,” Cropper said.
The developers requested the right-of-way to create 90,000 square feet of contiguous land needed for a planned overlay district, or POD, for development of the project. They currently have about 84,000 square feet.
The zoning overlay designation, which Crooper said is not absolutely needed to build a 12-story project, would allow for more compromise and flexibility between the developer and city officials than building it through a traditional site plan.
After some discussion, council members voted 4-3, with Council President Matt James, Councilmen Will Savage and Peter Buas, and Councilwoman Carol Proctor opposed, to deny the public hearing request.
Councilmen John Gehrig, Tony DeLuca and Frank Knight voted in favor of it.
“I don’t mind a public hearing,” Gehrig said before the vote. “I think there are a lot of questions. I think you’re hearing some concerns here today. We’re not even here to talk about those.”
The questions and concerns ranged from uncertainty about losing land that may be developed later to setting a precedent for selling instead of giving away rights-of-way along Baltimore Avenue.
Savage argued that while he supports the project as a whole, he was concerned about selling land that may be needed years down the road.
“I’m certainly for Margaritaville,” he said. “I do think it will bring a clientele to Ocean City that’s different than the clientele we have now. I think it may bring people to Ocean City that may not otherwise come. The issue for me if that you’re asking for a hunk out of the Baltimore Avenue project for the future.”
Buas, who is a strong advocate for long-awaited plans to perform upgrades and bury utility lines on Baltimore Avenue from North Division to 15th streets, pointed out that deals were already worked out with the property owners along the corridor to give away the rights-of-way.
“It sets a weird precedent,” he said of the potential sale.
There was also mention of a petition for referendum that was filed against a previous decision to abandon and convey the land for Baltimore Avenue. However, Cropper said that should not matter.
“It certainly seemed to be the main thrust of that petition was that we were getting it for free. So, we came back and offered to pay fair market value,” he explained Wednesday. “It certainly does seem inconsistent for the council now to say, ‘We voted to give it to you for free. But we’re not going to vote to convey it to you if you pay fair market value for it.’”
Cropper also said he “respectfully disagrees” with Savage’s comments regarding the use of the land.
“Why sit on ownership of something that you might need 50 years from now when it could be developed by a private person, become useful?” he said. “Put it in use and have people pay tax on it.”
While Tuesday’s vote did not kill the project, Cropper said it will make it difficult to develop it the way the developers want.
“I guess I am disappointed because the council voted previously to abandon and convey to us the unused portion for free,” he pointed out Wednesday. “They voted for it, they processed it, they passed an ordinance. It was all approved.”
Cropper’s newest approach had nothing to do with the Baltimore Avenue project, though, and he made that clear during his presentation.
“There has been a lot of discussion about Baltimore Avenue improvements. I would like to avoid that discussion,” he said. “You haven’t needed this 20 feet in 100 or however many years since the plat was recorded. You’re not going to need it. Your engineers have been telling you for four or five years, you do not need it.”
Cropper and architect Jack Mumford said Tuesday that the proposed
Margaritaville resort now has fewer floors and rooms and about 10,000 square feet less than what the original plans showed — 13 stories, 265 rooms and more space for amenities. A plan for stacked, or valet-manned parking, which also hit a snag through a veto by the mayor, was eliminated from the project as well.
Cropper pointed out, though, that those details were not part of Tuesday’s request.
“The only thing we’re asking for today is to set this for public hearing, give us an opportunity to qualify for a POD,” he said. “Everybody should have that opportunity that does a redevelopment. The code and comprehensive plan say a POD is encouraged.”
He added that the POD would not give the developers the opportunity to add more rooms, but would allow them to build the amenities the way they want.
He explained that the denial still allows construction of 12 stories through the city’s “height by right” statute. The language allows for construction of taller buildings based upon square footage. However, the setbacks are also reduced with development in that manner, which Cropper said could essentially result in a thin tower with no amenities.
“In my opinion they could have just as many units. But the project would be not nearly as nice,” he said.
Cropper also said the possibility of a POD is not completely dead, but the denial of the hearing will make it difficult to obtain at this point.
“I don’t want to say there’s no way,” he said. “I think there’s still possibly a couple of ways that we can achieve our 90,000 square feet.”
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tricts, but pointed out that the county also has the lowest property taxes in the state. He didn’t suggest that they consider a drastic tax hike, but pointed out the irony in splitting hairs over saving money when the county takes less from property owners than anyone else in the state.
Purnell said that the decision harms the entire Worcester County community. A smaller budget leads to less educated youth, which leads to worse crime. The teachers are the ones “on the battlefield” to protect and nurture the county’s youth.
She concluded with a foreboding prognostication on where she thinks the county is headed.
“The Bible says the love of money is the root of all evil. And we’re on that path right now,” Purnell said. “We need to be ready for the fallout. There’s going to be some blowback. We’re just going to have to learn how to deal with it.”
Bertino reiterated what his colleagues before him had said — their decision is not an attack on anybody.
“We are asking for transparency, to see where the dollars are going,” Bertino said. “I don’t think it’s fair for us to suggest that we can raise taxes without knowing that we are spending the money that we’re already given from the taxpayers wisely and judiciously.
“This isn’t an attack on education. It’s a yearning to better understand where the taxpayer dollars are going
year in and year out.”
According to Kim Moses, the county’s public information officer, the Commissioners awarded MOE to the board from FY20 through FY22. In FY20 the Commissioners funded an MOE budget of $88.5 million. But they also provided an additional $2.5 million that was designated for Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB), which are not part of MOE.
Ferrante has maintained that the board has always been open to providing the county with whatever it wanted to know. Though he stopped short of calling the conflict unprecedented, he did say that dating back to the beginning of Dr. Jon Andes’s tenure as county superintendent, he doesn’t believe the county commissioners have ever made such a request.
Ultimately, Ferrante said his top concern is maintaining the success of Worcester County’s schools.
“The kids are flourishing here — it’s one of the top systems in the state,” he said.
“I’m fearful just remembering that neighboring counties, they’re getting raises. The funding formula is different. I understand that. I’m appreciative of what the county does for us and that education is an important part of what they do.
“There are a lot of great things going on in Worcester County schools. We have great students, parents, teachers, bus drivers and support staff and we’d like to keep it that way.”
(May 12, 2023) With thousands of car enthusiasts expected in the resort community next week, Ocean City will be designated a Special Event Zone beginning Tuesday, May 16 through Sunday, May 21, during the Cruisin’ Ocean City event.
The Special Event Zone reduces established speed limits in the zone and increases fines for violations. Legislation signed in 2020 also allows for increased penalties for specific motor vehicle violations.
Similar to the penalties imposed for traffic violations in a construction zone, violators will face increased fines or, in some cases, arrest.
During this time, citizens should expect to see a significant police presence as officers from multiple allied agencies will be assisting the Ocean City Police Department.
Officers from the Ocean City Police Department, Maryland State Po-
lice, and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will strictly enforce all traffic laws.
In addition, significant traffic congestion and alternate traffic patterns are anticipated throughout the weekend.
Spectators are urged to keep the sidewalks clear for pedestrian traffic and should not incite the spinning of wheels or burnouts by motorists. Officers will enforce all laws for spectators who incite drivers and enforce the violations with the driver.
Further, with high pedestrian traffic expected, pedestrians are urged to Walk Smart! and always use crosswalks when crossing roadways. Wait for the signal to change and be sure that drivers see you while crossing.
For more information on the Ocean City Special Event Zones, visit www.oceancitymd.gov/specialeventzone.
(May 12, 2023) By nearly all markers, Springfest was a big success.
“Compared to last year, we are extremely ecstatic given that we had all four days of an event,” Frank Miller, special events director for Ocean City said, in reference to last year’s event closing for a storm just halfway through the weekend.
Although the city doesn’t track attendance like it did before covid, Miller said the crowd density was
comparable to 2018 or 2019.
“That would put me somewhere in the neighborhood of 120,000130,000 people,” Miller said.
Saturday drew the largest crowds, per-usual, but Miller suspects that cold winds coming from the east off the ocean kept Friday crowds uncharacteristically low, and also affected Thursday.
Opening day attracted the expected vendor-centric shoppers that organizers have seen in years past, Miller said.
“Saturday covered the loss on Fri-
day. It picked up substantially,” Miller said.
Usually, long lines for food vendors typically last between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Miller said. The fact that food lines endured from 10 a.m. to the late afternoon served as a good indicator of Saturday’s success, he said.
When it came to music, the variety of genres represented appealed to a larger base spanning different generations, Miller said.
Shadows of the 60’s, the opening headliner, had requests for a return
next year among the older crowd, Miller said.
On Friday night, tickets for Collective Soul sold out, which Miller thought was playing more into the Gen X audience.
Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives had a smaller crowd than anticipated, but the people who did show up had an amazing time, Miller said.
“I think our music, mix of music, how we dispersed the different genres of music across four days was a posi-
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(May 12, 2023) A recent increase in Ocean City bus and tram fares seems to have had minimal effect so far with reported Springfest weekend ridership numbers and revenues rivaling prepandemic levels.
“My office has heard very little to no real pushback about the fare increase,” Transit Manager Rob Shearman said to members of the Transportation Committee this week of the $1 bump in both the all-day bus and one-way tram rates
that went into effect May 1.
“We had very few people that were caught by surprise,” he continued.
“People understood why it was what it was and we really had no major concerns or pushback about it.”
Resort officials moved to increase bus rates from $3 to $4 and tram fares from $4 to $5 for this summer to offset higher costs for operations and staff. They expected to curtail any lower deployments that would come from the change with increased revenues, which according to early data, seems to be
working.
For Springfest, which ran May 4-7, the report showed that bus ridership was about two-thirds where it was for the same weekend in 2019. Revenues were about 90 percent, or the highest the department has seen since covid.
“So that really speaks for the fare increase helping us out in exactly the way we would hope that it would,” Shearman said.
The ridership for trams, which were deployed for the first time this year during Springfest, was 75 percent of what
it was four years ago, with revenues at 82 percent.
“Again, we closed that gap a little bit with the fare increase helping us,” Shearman said.
Overall, the monthly bus ridership and deployment numbers, Shearman reported, are pretty much on par with where they have been the last few years.
“I think what we learned last year, what I learned last year, is that the winter and spring doesn’t vary as much as it does in the summertime,” he said.
tive,” Miller said. “We heard a lot of compliments about what they [the audiences] got to experience in terms of favorites as well as new bands on site.”
Looking forward to next year, Miller and others involved in eventstaging are looking into more adjustments for the tent layout.
While covid inspired a wide-open site plan that patrons seem to love, the design leaves vendors exposed to the elements.
Miller plans on striking a balance that better serves both customers and
businesses.
“I’ve got four pages of what I call show notes from that event [Springfest], and we’re always listening to our vendor base and our crowds,” Miller said.
Ocean City will soon send an electronic survey to poll Springfest’s vendors on what aspects of the event already work and what could be improved, Miller said.
On Thursday, attendees got to take a Star Wars-themed May the Fourth bike ride with Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan.
Next year, May the Fourth falls on
the Saturday of Springfest, and Miller said he sees potential in taking more advantage of the movie holiday.
“Springfest has always been sort of coined the official start of the summer season,” Miller said.
While the city does put a lot of money into the event, the goal is not to make a profit, but to bring people into town, Miller said.
“Our desire is putting heads and beds and driving business in the town and exposing people to Ocean City,” Miller said.
Given that Springfest has been running for 32 years, it gives a great
opportunity for family’s to pass down the experience from one generation to the next, Miller said.
“No matter really what your income level is, you can come to this event, walk right into the grounds and enjoy the food, the atmosphere, the crafts, the music and the camaraderie with friends and family and just people that have the same interests, so I think that’s really what makes it successful,” Miller said. “That it’s just an open opportunity to so many people looking to find a weekend escape from the normal daily routine.”
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“The pre- to post-covid comparison is pretty much lock-and-step, and where the rubber’s going to meet the road is where we get to the next month and beyond.”
One way staff expect to improve the numbers this year is with a larger fleet of articulating, or “artic” buses.
Shearman and Transportation Operations Manager George Peake said several of the department’s six 60-foot artics were out carting passengers around during the festival weekend, which they said helped prevent crowding.
“One day during Springfest, we had 130 people at one time on the bus,” Peake said.
Another two arctic buses, which the Maryland Department of Transportation is donating, are set for delivery soon, with plans to have them maintained and on the road by early June.
“They need a little bit of work to get back up to street-worthy,” Shearman said.
The department is set to have a total 10-artic fleet, with the remaining two buses almost ready for purchase. Initially, staff thought they could obtain
grants to cover the total cost of a little more than $1.6 million, but Shearman said the amount came up a little short.
However, they found some non-fare revenue within the department and received funds from decommissioning some old buses that should cover the nearly $17,200 shortfall.
“For next year, we’re going to attempt to increase the grant approval,” Shearman said. “So maybe we’re only on the hook for 10 percent of the increase instead of 100 percent of the increase.”
Peake also reported positive feedback from a full bus wrap that members of the Tourism Department put on one of the articulating buses. The display, which debuted last week, advertises the city’s new logo and tagline with bright, vibrant colors.
“It looks fantastic,” Peake said. “… Drivers who drove the bus … said everybody getting on the bus was going, ‘Wow, I’ve never seen this before.’”
Shearman said the ad contractor, who took over selling ads on buses and trams in the fall, has also sold other bus wraps, including one to Guido’s Burritos and another to a different Mexican restaurant.
(May 12, 2023) Members of the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission heard public comments at their May 2 meeting about possible amendments to the zoning code that would make developing employee housing easier.
Since 2022, the commission has discussed plans to revise employee housing regulations in order to elevate living standards, expand housing options for seasonal employees and incentivize developers to build more housing. The pandemic exacerbated a seasonalworker housing shortage as landlords shifted from employee housing to vacation rentals.
Proposed changes stem from public recommendations at a commission in May 2022 meeting. In a September joint work session with City Council, the commission analyzed the public comments and since drafted the ordinance, which was the topic of concern on May 2.
Planning and Zoning Director Karen Gordy introduced the draft to commissioners. She was followed by Bill Neville, the city’s director of planning and business development, who dove into more detail on the proposed code changes.
“It’s hard work to find suitable housing for our workforce. It’s hard work for the employers, for the sponsor agencies, for landlords, for the tenants,” Neville said. “What we’re proposing with this code amendment is to try to make the provision of that housing a little bit easier. It doesn’t solve all the problems.”
The draft includes an amendment to expand the definition of employee housing to include non-accessory employee housing. It would also ease parking requirements for such projects.
“Accessory housing” refers to livingquarters located on the same premises as the employee’s place of work,
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whereas non-accessory housing is defined as housing near the employee’s place of work.
Proposed changes in the draft’s supplemental regulations section introduce elevated housing standards for employees and a tiered system that dictates the approval process for employee housing based on the number of occupants.
Tier 1 includes employee housing with 16 or fewer residents and would require only a building permit and rental license process. Tier 2 includes housing with 60 or fewer residents and would require a site plan approval on top of the building permit and rental license. Tier 3, housing with more than 60 residents, must go through the zoning code’s conditional use process along with all other processes required
in Tier 2.
A separate section assigns unique approval processes to building types like commercial buildings, apartments, condos, or one-to-two family homes that have been converted into employee housing.
Employee housing will continue to be prohibited in R-1 single-family residential and MH mobile home districts under the proposed changes.
Its proposed that no more than four employee occupants would be permitted in the same room, and no more than eight would be allowed to live in the same room for housing that falls under conditional use.
Code changes would also expand the minimum living and dining room space provided for seasonal employees, requiring these rooms to be a minimum of 250 square feet for six or more
residents, 500 square feet for twentyfive or more and 750 square feet for fifty or more people. Past 60 occupants, the minimum square footage remains at 750, but the choice of increasing the space will be at the discretion of the city council and OCPZC.
“This is a framework that can encourage the private market provision of an adequate supply of seasonal housing. We feel that this is a good first step to open other opportunities for housing to be developed in town,” Neville said.
Neville told the commissioners that the City Council offered three suggestions on April 11.
First, council members suggested that the proposed ordinance should reduce the amount of required parking in employee housing so there is more incentive for developers to create housing.
The council also suggested a clearer definition of employee housing so density incentives aren’t taken advantage of by other non-employee projects that get classified into employee housing.
The third recommendation asked for changes on the code that dictates the timing of deed restrictions that would obligate a property to be used for employee housing purposes. Neville said the council wants to ensure a deed restriction doesn’t hinder a project before developers know they’ve been granted site plan approval.
Zach Bankert, executive director at the Ocean City Development Corporation, told the commission that the housing shortage is a big problem for the Ocean City economy and that any shortfalls in the code could be revised at a later date so projects could start moving forward.
“We (the OCDC) on the whole endorse these changes. The only hang-up that we might have is with the parking. We actually feel that it’s a little too high of a requirement given the intended use and the intended tenants that we expect to go into these projects,” Bankert said.
Glenn Irwin, who had run the OCDC up until this spring and who has been involved with employee housing for over 20 years, told the commission that eight occupants to a room seemed too high of a limit and also recommended
that any non-interior rooms should have windows.
When the board closed the hearing and began their discussion, parking codes became the hot-button issue.
Commissioner Palmer Gillis suggested that the next draft should expand conditional use to the Tier 2 housing category, so the council would have to be part of the approval process for the parking.
“We get in a lot of trouble because as we have been reminded many, many times we can’t overturn, or comment, or supersede a BZA (Board of Zoning Appeals) approval, so with that said, it puts us in the hot seat, they’re (City Council) out of the hot seat, we’re in the hot seat,” Gillis said in reference to parking.
Planning commission Chairman Joe Wilson argued that any problems they find with the parking code after it passes can be amended later. He also suggested that the BZA could handle most parking appeals.
“I think it’s important that we at least take some sort of action, because I think the worst thing that we could do, the worst action we could take would be inaction,” Wilson said.
Gillis worried that too little employee parking could cause more overflow parking into other streets and neighborhoods.
City Council member Peter Buas addressed the commission in his civilian capacity, asserting that he was not speaking on behalf of the council.
“The only issue, individually with the conditional use is that it lacks predictability, right, so the whole point in our code is that predictable parking measures, density measures that you can bring forward, so if you add the conditional use in the middle tier you might as well get rid of the parking requirements all together,” Buas said.
Neville told the board that he would revise the tier system within the draft and bring them several options for how to handle the parking issue. One option could be another tier of occupancy between Tier 1 and Tier 2. Commissioners thought that leap from 16 to almost 60 occupants in the first two tiers was too great of a jump.
(May 12, 2023) With a solid recruitment plan in place, resort transportation officials are once again optimistic about bus and tram staffing numbers going into the busy tourism season.
“We feel like we can’t let our foot off the gas when it comes to recruiting drivers,” Transit Manager Rob Shearman told members of the Transportation Committee at a meeting Tuesday. “Our numbers are in good shape but we know that there will be attrition and we need to be prepared for it.”
With a goal of 60 seasonal bus drivers, 25 tram drivers and 25 tram conductors, Shearman said the totals are falling just below the mark after Springfest weekend.
Currently, he said the department has hired 42 bus drivers, with another 10 full-timers also on staff. The total will increase more once school ends, with several drivers committed to seasonal shifts.
“Our summer schedule is in decent shape overall,” Shearman said. “But we do want to push recruiting here to get that number up to 60 and get ready for possible attrition if we’ll be experiencing it.”
In the tram division, Shearman said there are 17 drivers and 15 conductors, following the departure of four people after last weekend.
“There was just a handful of people who got into the job, realized it was not what they wanted to do, and decided to part ways with us,” Sherman said. “Again, that is expected to a certain extent.”
He said supervisors, techs and ticket sellers are fully staffed, and officials are going back to the drawing board to fill up the driver and conductor spots.
The trams ran for Springfest and will be out again for Cruisin’ Ocean City May 18-22 before running noon to midnight daily throughout the summer.
Shearman and Transportation Operations Manager George Peake said staff were able to handle running nine trams during Springfest, with four in the morning and five in the afternoon all four days.
Last year, the division started off completely staffed but attrition whittled the totals down to 18 drivers and 12 conductors after June.
Overall, with the current numbers and recruitment plans in both divisions, the Transportation Committee
members were encouraged by the data.
“I think all in all it’s a positive report,” Mayor Rick Meehan, who chairs the committee, said at the close of Tuesday’s meeting.”The issue of hiring is universal. The key is you’re being very proactive and doing whatever you can to fill those vacancies.”
(May 12, 2023) The Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission approved plans from Bike World to build a 720-square foot bike rental facility on the Boardwalk at 802 S. Atlantic Avenue at its meeting on May 2.
The new Bike World rental, repair and service building will be located right under the Trimper Big Wheel on the west side of the Boardwalk. It will have two garage doors facing north and include a designated 10-by-20 foot bicycle display area in front of the garage, bordering South First Street, said John Barrett, Bike World’s owner.
Planning and Zoning Director Karen Gordy presented the plans to the commission members before Barrett came to the podium to answer questions and go over details.
“This first application (Bike World) is minimal as far as a site plan application is concerned, but because it was over 200 gross square feet it did have to come before you because it is a commercial item,” Gordy said.
Gordy noted that the display area cannot extend into South First Street so there is space left for foot traffic between the Boardwalk and Trimper Rides.
Barrett showed the board a picture of the Caroline Street Bike World as an example of the blue and white color
scheme the new building will likely copy.
Barrett plans to display the standard Bike World sign outside the newly constructed bike barn, which advertises their selection of bikes, fun cycles, choppers and tandems, along
with several multi-person bikes.
The facility won’t house bathrooms, but will use those surrounding it within the Trimper’s Rides area, Barrett said.
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The Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission approved site plans from Bike World to build a new bike rental shop by Trimper Rides on the Boardwalk. Pictured is the exact location of where the rental location will be built.
owner Allen Sklar, are closing the location on 20th Street. Barrett told the board he recently purchased two new bike shops.
“Locating it, I think, at the beginning of the Boardwalk is a great place to start,” Barrett said.
(May 12, 2023) Ocean City surfers should have more chances to catch waves this summer following a change to the resort’s south surf beach parameters.
Currently, surfing is prohibited while lifeguards are on duty, except on designated beaches, from Memorial Day weekend through the end of September.
A couple of months ago, City Manager Terry McGean said representatives from the Eastern Surfing Association asked for changes to the current regulations to establish more beach areas and time in the water.
After meeting with a group of stakeholders, including council members, the mayor, hotel owners, beach stand operators, and a Beach Patrol representative, staff came up with a recommendation beyond the parameters in place.
Council members voted 6-0, with Councilman Tony DeLuca out of the room, to approve the recommendation, which establishes the south surfing beach to its full allowable width each morning and narrows or re-opens the beach to swimmers based on surfing demand.
“It’s much easier to give the beach back to the general public than to take it away,” McGean said of the rea-
son for the suggestion.
Currently, two surfing beaches are established each day, one south of 62nd street, and one north. The inlet beach is also available on weekdays and some weekends. The surfing beach moves two blocks each day so that any single location is only affected by a surfing beach for a single day.
The approved expansion was one of several the ESA representatives proposed. The others included extending the hours surfing is allowed, providing more surf beaches, and reducing the season when surfing is prohibited.
At Tuesday’s work session, repre-
A surfer stands on the beach near 37th Street. City Council members have approved a request from the Eastern Surfing Association for changes to the current south surf beach regulations to help create opportunities for more time in the water this summer.
sentatives from ESA said they were happy with the decision, but hope it is just the beginning of the extended allowances as the sport becomes more popular.
“I think it’s important to know surfing is just booming,” ESA Executive Director Michelle Sommers said. “And you guys know, I’m sure you see it all summer long. There’s just so many more surfers than there were just five years ago. And I know that tourism is trying to bring surfers to the area, to Ocean City, as a surfing destination. And I think it’s important for us to offer them the access to get into the water and surf.”
(May 12, 2023) Members of the Ocean City Council approved and discussed the following matters at a meeting May 1:
In response to an Ocean City Development Corporation-sanctioned study, the town has created a more than 20member committee to look into solutions to longtime parking challenges.
OCDC members recently hired a consultant to research potential solutions to the issues, which have plagued the resort for decades. The company they hired, Walker Consultants, recommended implementation of a Fee In Lieu of Parking, or FILOP , program and presented plans to make it work. At a work session in early March, OCDC representatives presented the details.
Council members ultimately voted to approve the formation of a parking committee, made up of a variety of local members including the mayor, one or two council members, and businesses, real estate, community and development representatives.
At last week’s meeting, council approved the members. They are: Mayor Rick Meehan, Councilmen Frank Knight, Will Savage and Peter Buas, OCDC Board President Kevin Gibbs, OCDC Parking Committee members Dennis Dare and Joe Wilson, Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association representative Garvey Heiderman, chamber of commerce representative Sal Fasano, downtown hotelier G Hale Harrison, downtown restauranteur Greg Shockley, downtown retailer Todd Ferrante, property manager Igor Conev, developer Palmer Gillis, residents Bob Rothermel, Scott Chismar and Newt Weaver, City Manager Terry McGean, City Engineer
Paul Mauser, Director of Public Works Hal Adkins, Planning and Development Director Bill Neville, OCDC Executive Director Zach Bankert, and OCDC Program Manager David Noonan.
The committee will research the FILOP concept and make recommendations for how to proceed.
Fee In Lieu of Parking is described as a voluntary program where property owners would pay money to the town instead of providing some or all of the code-required parking when developing projects. The fees collected would go into a fund set to pay for public parking through construction of a garage or other type of public parking project.
Council members held a public hearing on the city’s tax rate and passed the first reading of the balanced fiscal 2024 budget with little to no discussion or feedback.
The more than $155.6 million budget was presented to council members for review on March 31, and they spent the next two weeks tweaking the details.
The numbers show an increase of a little more than $3.3 million from last fiscal year in the general fund, from more than $101.5 million to nearly $104.9 million.
One of the biggest focuses in the budget was staffing, with 3 percent step increases for general employees and cost-of-living boosts for police and firefighters, as detailed in their union contracts. Staff members also managed to find funds to hire 12 new full-time firefighters/emergency medical technicians, at the request of council members.
Council members voted 6-0, with Councilman John Gehrig absent, to approve the first reading of the budget, with the second and final reading set for a future meeting.
Council members also held a hearing on the tax rate, as required by law.
Each year, council members set the property tax rate and decide whether to leave it as is or raise or lower it to the constant yield.
The constant yield is the tax rate that would produce the same revenues as the prior year based on assessment es-
timates. For fiscal 2024, the constant yield is 44.76 cents per $100 of assessed value, which is down from the existing rate of 45.26 cents per $100.
Staff members suggested, and council members agreed, to keep the existing rate, which if approved means property owners will pay 0.5 cents more per every $100 of assessed value.
The decision is expected to create an extra $478,005 in revenues, which staff have said are needed to maintain the current budgeted expenses and pay for new ones detailed in fiscal 2024.
At the end of the May 1 meeting, Meehan commended staff members for their hard work and success at putting together a “responsible” budget.
He also pointed out that property taxes are just 41 percent of the total general fund revenues, with the remainder generated from room taxes and other tourism sources.
Council members approved the second reading of an ordinance that will allow members of the Ocean City Development Corporation to use money from the inlet parking lot fund to pay off existing debt on properties within the downtown model block.
The model block is a cluster of 35,000 square feet of properties between Somerset and Dorchester streets. For years, OCDC members have been acquiring land and floating plans to develop the area.
OCDC Executive Director Zach Bankert and Board President Kevin Gibbs asked council members last month for permission to pay off the existing $625,000 of debt from money allocated to the organization within the inlet parking fund. Bankert said paying off the total now will make future payments lower because of rising interest.
Through a city ordinance, 50 cents per hour of parking revenue collected on the weekends in the inlet lot downtown is allotted for OCDC use. The ordinance requires council approval for the organization to spend any of the money.
Council members approved the first reading of the request two weeks ago, sending it to second and final reading and approval.
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(May 12, 2023) Ocean City Council members took significant strides to keep the beaches guarded this summer with approval of a trio of incentives for Beach Patrol employees that aim to make the resort more competitive with surrounding jurisdictions.
“It’s not a crisis, that’s what I do I for a living, that’s crisis management. It’s going to be a challenge, operationally,” Emergency Management Director Joe Theobald said Tuesday of the department’s staffing situation during a council work session.
“But no beaches will close and the public will be guarded appropriately,” he continued. “That I commit to you. And we’ll just keep moving forward.”
In response to a staff recommendation, City Council members voted last month to add opportunities for overtime and extra bonuses for guards — or surf rescue technicians as they are officially named — who work past Labor Day.
On Tuesday, they made the vote official, with a couple of extra benefits.
Initially, the proposal was to increase the signing bonus from $250 to $500, buy three all-terrain vehicles included in the fiscal 2024 budget now and keep three that were set for replacement for a total of six, and increase overtime premiums from $1 to $2 an hour.
“We are working on doing all we can to make sure we have adequate staff for the season. Beach Patrol is
no exception,” City Manager Terry McGean said Tuesday before summarizing the proposal.
After some discussion, council members agreed to offer time-and-ahalf instead of $1 more per hour for overtime that SRTs and supervisors work over their regular hours. The change is a significant one, as McGean said Beach Patrol is one of the few occupations in the country that does not require time-and-a-half paid overtime.
McGean said he will check with the finance staff to ensure the change can be made, but pending the sign off, the incentives will be offered for employees this summer.
McGean also said recruitment has improved since department officials painted a grim picture of the staffing situation at a budget work session in late March. The report at the time showed a significant lack of qualified applicants for the summer ahead. It attributed the shortage to factors such as housing availability, inability to meet fitness requirements, more stress and responsibility to guard Ocean City beaches compared to other departments, and pay.
McGean said although the number of applicants has gone up, fewer SRTs are returning, which still creates a strain.
The pay incentives and extra ATVS are expected to help with ongoing recruitment, which will continue even after the first surf rescue technicans take the stands on Memorial Day weekend.
(May 12, 2023) The Ocean City Police Department found the body of 21-year-old Praise Ezechibueze, of New Jersey, on May 7, the day after he drowned in a rip current and disappeared near 25th Street, according to a press release.
“In my 51 years with the Beach Patrol, this situation has repeated itself again, and again, and again,” said Capt. Butch Arbin of the Ocean City
Beach Patrol.
Last Saturday, at around 3:30 p.m., the Ocean City Fire Department and OCPD responded to a call about a swimmer who went missing in the water.
Witnesses had seen Ezechibueze caught in a rip current and heard him screaming for help, Arbin said. One surfer had been making his way toward Ezechibueze when they saw a wave come over him. The surfer didn’t see Ezechibueze again.
The water temperature was about 55.8 degrees Fahrenheit that day, according to Seatemperature.info.
Ocean City Beach Patrol, United States Coast Guard and Maryland Natural Resources Police joined the search.
Around 5:30 a.m. the next morning, a person walking along the beach reported a body near Fourth Street. The Major Crimes Unit and Forensic Services responded to the call, and detectives identified the body as
Ezechibueze. His body was taken to Holloway Funeral Home.
Ninety-eight percent of all drownings in Ocean City happen when the Beach Patrol is not on duty, Arbin said. He reiterated the Beach Patrol motto, “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand.”
Rip currents are the number one safety hazard on Ocean City Beaches, Arbin said. On average, Beach Patrol conducts around 2,000-4,000 res-
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(May 12, 2023) Worcester County Public Works Water and Wastewater Division will conduct smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system from May 1519, between Old Ocean City Road and Route 50.
This study will involve opening and entering manholes in the streets and public utility easements to locate breaks and defects in the sewer system, according to a county news release.
The smoke will also reveal where storm and other surface water enters the sewer system.
A special, non-toxic smoke that leaves no residuals or stains and has no effect on plant or animal life will be used in these tests, the county said.
The smoke is visible and has a distinctive, but not unpleasant, odor that should last only a few minutes, where there is adequate ventilation.
Because the plumbing appliances in homes and buildings are connected to the sanitary sewer system, some smoke
may enter these facilities in the following instances:
• Vents connected to a building’s sewer pipes are inadequate, defective, or improperly installed.
• Traps under sinks, tubs, basins, showers and other drains are dry, defective, improperly installed, or missing.
• Pipes, connections and seals of the wastewater drain system in and under buildings are damaged, defective, have plugs missing, or are improperly installed.
The smoke test can reveal the presence, if any, of sewer gas, which can be dangerous and a health risk to occupants.
In the event that smoke enters your home or business, please contact a member of the smoke testing crew working in your area or by contacting WWW at 410-641-5251, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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cues every summer, and 95 percent of the rescues are rip current-related, Arbin said.
Arbin said rip currents are like a treadmill that moves faster than an Olympic swimmer. Even good swimmers can’t beat the pull of a rip current when they try to swim straight back to the beach.
Arbin also warned less comfortable swimmers against wading into shallow water. If knocked down by a wave, a rip current could still drag a person at knee-to-waist-high depth, Arbin said.
Some of the greatest and most common dangers include panicking, swimming straight against the current and tiring yourself out, Arbin said.
“It’s the panic that really gets people,” Arbin said.
A rip current won’t pull you down into the water, only out away from
the shore, and it doesn’t go extremely far. Usually it disperses after a sandbar, Arbin said.
The acronym RIP, is important to remember for anyone who gets caught in a rip current. R stands for “Relax,” I stands for “I Need Help,” and P stands for “Parallel,” as in, swim parallel to the beach.
A rip current doesn’t tend to be much wider than a backyard pool, so if swimmers go diagonal to the current, and parallel with the shore, they can escape the current at its side, Arbin said. Then they can turn to swim back to shore.
“The only thing we ever say, ‘don’t go swimming (without a lifeguard),’” Arbin said.
The Beach Patrol lifeguards return to the beach the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, and Beach Patrol does not recommend swimming before then.
The Ocean City Police Department arrested Jabriel Kaishawn Walters, 31, of Dagsboro, Delaware on four counts of distributing narcotics and one count of distributing fentanyl and heroin, according to a police report.
The arrest is related to an ongoing undercover police investigation aimed at targeting drug dealers in and around Ocean City.
In March, police began investigating Walters and started contacting him undercover by phone.
On April 10, police met Walters at an uptown convenience store parking lot and bought $140 worth of heroin/fentanyl from him, which were arranged in two 13-bag bundles.
Police met with Walters at the same location to buy the same quantity of heroin/fentanyl again on April 26. During the drug deal, Walters told
police he could get them a “log,” which is ten bundles, or $450 worth of heroin/fentanyl, according to the police report.
Just before 3 p.m., May 1, police met Walters at the same parking lot for the last time. As officers saw Walters arrive in the lot, they arrested him.
While searching Walters, police found 10 bundles of heroin/fentanyl, which consisted of 130 smaller bags containing the drugs.
Police arrested Christina Nichole Giles, 42, of Bridgeville, Delaware, on charges of trespassing, and obstructing and hindering after she yelled at people in a midtown bar, according to a police report.
Just before 7:30 p.m. on May 2, police responded to the bar for a hit and
run crash, but when they got there, a manager told them Giles was swearing and shouting at other patrons. The manager said he wanted her removed from the bar.
When police met Giles she was slurring her words and sometimes speaking incoherently. She refused to identify herself and said she wasn’t trespassing the property.
Police argued with Giles and warned her she would be arrested if she didn’t leave or identify herself.
Giles continued to refuse until police arrested her.
The Ocean City Police arrested Ernest Joseph Leatherbury III, 27, of Berlin, Maryland, on 14 charges, including failure to notify a vehicle’s owner after damaging an unattended car, possession of a martial arts weapon and making a false theft report to police.
Around 10 p.m. on May 4, police responded to 94th Street for a call about a car crash.
The caller, Leatherbury, told police on the phone that someone had stolen his car and crashed it.
Another caller told police that someone hit his car, which was parked on 94th Street, and the driver got out of the car and ran away.
When police arrived they saw Leatherbury’s black Lexus still crashed against the other car, unoccupied with the door open.
Officers went to meet Leatherbury nearby, and when they did he was out of breath and sweating, according to the report.
Leatherbury told police one story about how he saw his car driving past him as he was leaving his job at a local restaurant and chased it on foot.
Police told him that his story didn’t seem consistent, so he told them a second story that was different, but still claimed he had seen someone stealing his car and chased it.
He told police his story was messed up because he had been drinking, and hadn’t intended to drive that night.
Police told him that if he was lying
they would arrest him.
The person whose parked car was hit told police that after he heard a loud noise he went outside to investigate. There he saw the Lexus crashed into his car and a man running away in a black sweatshirt.
Police used the GPS plot of Leatherbury’s 911 call to discover that the call began about 600 feet from crash site. They tracked the GPS path Leatherbury took and found a discarded sweatshirt that fit the victims description of the running suspect.
After some further investigation police believed there was enough evidence to determine Leatherbury was the driver, and they arrested him.
Given consent from Leatherbury to search his phone, police found that a friend had texted Leatherbury telling him to lie to the police and say that someone had stolen his car, according to the police report.
Police found evidence of marijuana and a spring loaded knife in the Lexus at the scene of the crash.
Demetrius Earl Adams Jr., 36, of New Castle, Delaware, was arrested on five charges of theft between $1,500 and $25,000, and Raekwon Rysheke Johnson, 24, also of New Castle Delaware, recieved four of the same charges, according to a police report.
On May 5, police began investigating reports of theft and fraud at a midtown hotel. The hotel manager told police there were three people staying in the hotel in separate rooms who were using stolen credit card information to pay for the rooms. Among the three were Adams and Johnson.
After someone called the manager to report an unauthorized charge the hotel made to their card, the manager discovered that Adams was a front desk clerk at another Ocean City Hotel owned by the same corporation as the hotel where the manager worked.
Police discovered that all three stolen credit cards belonged to people or companies that had reservations at the hotel were Adams was employed.
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According to a news release, the figures, for 2021, were reported by the University of Maryland’s National Study Center for Trauma and EMS.
Worcester County prosecutors handled over 1,000 DUI/DWI cases during the 2021 calendar year, and secured a 92.2 percent conviction rate.
The statewide average conviction rate for the year was 77.2 percent by comparison.
The Maryland State’s Attorney’s Association has recognized Worcester County prosecutors for having the state’s top conviction rate each year since 2019.
“We continue to be very proud of our aggressive efforts in the prosecution of DUI cases,” State’s Attorney Kris Heiser said in the release. “These are results that our citizens expect and deserve, and are results that should serve as caution to would-be drunk drivers. Now more than ever before, there are so many options available to avoid drinking and driving and the tragic impacts that it can
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Adams was suspected to have lifted the credit card information from credit card authorization forms at the hotel.
The same day, police visited the hotel where the three were staying and met the manager. Officers went to the floor they were staying on and found Adams and Johnson trying to flee down a stairwell before they detained them.
Adams admitted to stealing credit card information from the forms, and said he used the cards to pay for rooms because Adams, Johnson and a third person were homeless and had nowhere to go.
Adams also admitted to using the credit cards to rent hotel rooms in Wilmington, Delaware.
The Ocean City Police arrested Tonicka C. Ocean, 46, of Harbeson, Delaware, on charges, including DUI, failure to avoid collision and failure to stop after being involved in a car accident, according to a police report.
Around 9 p.m. on May 5, police responded to assist another officer at a traffic stop near 30th Street on Philadelphia Avenue. Police had pulled over Ocean in her Ford Focus, which had reportedly been involved in a hitand-run on 100th Street where people were injured.
The Ford had heavy damage on the front and the airbags had been deployed. Ocean said she knew she had been involved in a crash but she wasn’t hurt and didn’t want paramedics.
She claimed she didn’t know the laws in Maryland and didn’t know if you are required to remain at the scene of a crash.
Police noticed signs that Ocean was drunk, and she failed a field sobriety test. Police found marijuana in the car along with “smoking devices.”
Police arrested Ocean and took her to the police station where she agreed to a breath test and blew a .14 alcohol concentration.
Officers charged Zachary Michael Esteves, 21, of Mahopac, New York, with obstructing and hindering and resisting arrest, according to a police report.
Just before 2 a.m. on May 6, police were conducting a DUI investigation on a woman they pulled over near 50th Street.
Officers had the woman conducting field sobriety tests, when Esteves walked around the corner and started yelling at the woman, “Say so, say no. You want a lawyer.”
Eventually, Esteves walked out of the officers’ sight.
One minute later Esteves came back and yelled to the woman “Don’t do it.” Police warned Esteves that they would arrest him if he kept hindering the investigation, so Esteves walked away but continued yelling to the woman.
The woman passed the sobriety test and police told her to return to her car so they could finish the traffic stop.
Esteves came back and started talking to the woman through her car window. Police told him to stop or he would be arrested.
Police grabbed Esteves and tried to put him in handcuffs, and he said that he would leave.
Esteves struggled against police as they tried to handcuff him, but they eventually did and arrested him.
Police charged Timothy Eugene Greenhorn, 44, with disturbing the peace and hindering passage, disorderly conduct and failure to obey the “don’t walk” crosswalk signal, according to a police report.
Just before 5 p.m. on May 6, an officer patrolling near Worcester Street
and Baltimore Avenue saw Greenhorn walking through the street when there was a nearby crosswalk. Cars had to slow down to avoid hitting Greenhorn. The officer stopped and talked to Greenhorn and issued him a warning not to walk in the middle of the road. Soon after, the officer saw Greenhorn walking in the street again and told him to use the sidewalk. Greenhorn complied.
About 30 minutes later the officer was waved down by a person who told them Greenhorn was acting strange walking down Baltimore Avenue. Then a bus driver waved down the officer and the officer learned that Greenhorn was in front of the bus, blocking it from moving even though the light was green.
The officer told Greenhorn that he was blocking traffic and Greenhorn told the officer he wasn’t in the middle of the road.
The officer arrested Greenhorn, who began screaming profanities and scaring away nearby families, according to the report.
The OCPD charged Justin Mathew Hyatt, 34, of Baltimore, Maryland, with disorderly conduct as well as disturbing the peace and hindering passage, according to a police report.
Just before 11:15 p.m. on May 6, an officer on patrol saw Hyatt standing in the median at 23rd Street and Philadelphia Avenue.
Police saw a white van drive up next to Hyatt. Hyatt opened the rear doors and got inside the van. The driver got out, confronted Hyatt and made him leave the van.
When Hyatt noticed the police watching he started running away, but was detained by another officer at a nearby convenience store.
Police spoke with the van’s driver who told them he had stopped the van because he thought Hyatt was about to cross the street. Instead, Hyatt tried to get into the passenger side door, but when he couldn’t open the door he went into the back.
The driver kicked Hyatt out of the van and told police he never told Hyatt he could get in the van.
have on our community.”
She added that “drunk driving is a crime that is 100 percent preventable,” and remains a priority for local prosecutors to curtail. “As we prepare for a busy summer, locals and visitors alike should know that DUI enforcement efforts will continue to keep our community safe,” Heiser said.
Se thanked members of all of the county’s police agencies for “actively patrolling the roadways in search of
these dangerous drivers, and for their diligence in preparing strong cases” for she and her colleagues to prosecute in court.
Heiser also recognized the dedication of the county’s assistant state’s attorneys, who are responsible for prosecuting the vast majority of the offenses as part of the office’s district court division.
For more information or for an interview, contact Ashley Cramer at the Office of the State’s Attorney at 410632-2166 ext. 9.
(May 12, 2023) Mother’s Day edible flower arrangement is a unique centerpiece that is embellished with cupcakes, chocolatecovered strawberries and fresh flowers.
The beauty of this recipe is that it can be arranged according to personal preference and purpose intended. In other words, this idea can be adapted for any occasion.
For example, the recipe can be adjusted to include red roses and chocolate-covered strawberries for your significant other on Valentine’s Day.
Birthday’s, Christmas and Fourth of July are other possible options.
Store-bought cupcakes helps facilitate this recipe. Boxed cake mixes and canned icing allows kids to join in on the fun.
The art of entertaining is to create an atmosphere of merriment and to show your guests how easy it is to host celebratory occasions.
Mother’s Day edible flower arrangement is easy to make and at the same time makes a stunning presentation. Enjoy!
Ingredients
3 to 5 large, beautiful strawberries
1 (16 oz.) microwavable tray of chocolate CandiQuik candy coating
1 (15.25 oz.) favorite cake box mix or store-bought cupcakes
cupcake liners
1 (16 oz.) canned icing
3 (3.9 in. x 11.9 in.) Styrofoam blocks
1 (6-inch) terracotta clay pot favorite color-aluminum flower pot wrapping paper
1 (7-inch by 7-inch) sheet of tin foil
1 (15.25 oz.) box of chocolate sandwich cookies with chocolate creme filling ice pick
assorted flowers
bamboo skewers
hot glue gun
For the ChocolateDipped Strawberries:
1. Heat CandiQuik candy coating according to instructions on package.
Hold the greenery on the top of the strawberry and carefully dip the strawberry in the chocolate. Hold the dipped strawberry over the microwavable tray and allow the chocolate to drip in the tray.
2. After 1 minute, carefully insert the sharp tip of a bamboo skewer into the base of the strawberry to form a hole. Then, remove the skewer and place the dull end into the hole that was just formed.
Place the skewered strawberry, sharp tip down, into a section of Styrofoam to complete the drying process. Repeat this procedure for the remaining strawberries and refrigerate.
* There will be left over chocolate CandiQuik. Place it in a Ziploc bag
and store in a cool place for future use.
For the Bamboo Skewers that will support Cupcakes:
1. Using a hot glue gun, allow wax to drip onto the bamboo skewer approximately 3 inches from the blunt end. Keep turning the skewer so the wax builds up on the same spot.
You will be making a “ledge” for the cupcake to rest on. Otherwise, the cupcake will slide down the skewer.
2. When the wax starts to dry, about 1 minute, place the skewer (sharp tip down) into a section of Styrofoam. Allow wax to completely dry
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, pay attention to the smaller details, as those are the ones most often ignored. You’ll be highly regarded if you pinpoint any errors in a timely manner.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Work to the best of your ability, Taurus. Focus on your own work and serve as a source of encouragement to those around you who may be experiencing some difficulties.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
A loved one may be hinting at a few things he or she wants to do with you, Gemini. Find the time to make these things happen. Let loose and have fun.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
It could be tempting to hole up in a bookstore or a coffee shop for hours in the days ahead, Cancer. However, avoiding certain issues is not the way to go. Confront them head on.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, if you are going to leap, do so with both eyes open; otherwise, you may miss some of the dangers along the way. Always take the bigger picture into consideration.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, accept that you may be different from most of the people with whom you associate, and that is perfectly fine. What makes you unique is what others like about you.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, explore all possibilities at work rather than pigeonholing yourself into one role. How will you know what things are like if you don’t try stuff out?
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
You may need to roll with the punches this week, Scorpio. Things are coming at you at a record pace and it could take a lot of effort to keep up. Learn and adapt as you go.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, even though you have been faced with a number of challenges lately, you have managed to come through with your head held high. Keep up the progress.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
There’s not much that will bother you this week, Capricorn. It seems you have all of your ducks in a row. Enjoy this good fortune while it lasts.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Remarkable opportunities are coming your way, Aquarius. All you need to do is sit back and wait for them to start. There is no need to do much legwork in this situation.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Big changes can sometimes be scary, Pisces. But change is just what you need to do right now to spice things up.
(20 minutes) before placing cupcakes on the skewers. Repeat the process for the amount of cupcakes you intend to use.
1. Bake cupcakes in liners according to instructions on the package. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before icing.
2. Using a piping bag and decorative tip, pipe icing onto cupcakes. Use different tips for a more festive look.
3. Carefully pick up a cupcake, leaving the liner intact, and insert the sharp tip of the skewer into the base of the cupcake. Then, remove the skewer and place the dull end into the hole that was just formed.
Place the skewered cupcake, sharp tip down, into a section of Styrofoam; your cupcake is ready for assembly.
* You will have leftover cupcakes. I am sure they will not go to waste.
Arrangement:
1. Using a sharp knife, cut the Styrofoam and fill the terracotta pot. Try to keep the pieces as large as possible; fill in any gaps with smaller pieces. Leave a 1-inch space from the top of the pot.
2. Place tin foil (centered) over the top of the pot and fold the sides down. This will leave an indentation of the pot’s perimeter on the foil; turn the outer edges of the foil inwards creating a circular disk.
Place the tin foil disk over the Styrofoam, this will keep the Styrofoam from touching anything edible.
3. Remove the filling from the cookies. Using a rolling pin, crush the cookies into a powder. The cookie powder represents dirt.
Place cookie dirt on top of the tin foil disk. Allow an ¼-inch of space between the top of the pot and the cookie dirt. (For a 6-inch pot you will need approximately 2/3 of the cookies).
4. Starting at one end of the pot, arrange flowers, cupcakes, and chocolate-dipped strawberries, working your way to the other side.
Secret Ingredient - Mothers. “There’s no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one.”
– Jill Churchill28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 410-289-3100 / www.coinspuboc.com
May 12: Park Avenue, 7 p.m.
May 13: Park Avenue, 7 p.m.
May 16: DJ Jeremy Karaoke Party, 8 p.m.
PICKLE’S PUB
706 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, 410-289-4891 / picklesoc.com
May 12: Beats by Deojee, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
May 13: Rouge Citizens, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
May 14: Beats by Deojee, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
May 15: Karaoke with Wood, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
May 16: Beats by Wax, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
May 17: Beats by Deojee, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Captain’s Table: Friday & Saturday, 5-9 p.m.
THE ANGLER RESTAURANT
312 Talbot St., Ocean City, 410-289-7424 / www.angleroc.net
May 14: Aaron Howell, 5 p.m.
CAPTAIN’S TABLE
15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, Located in The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City, 410-289-7192/7191 / Captainstableoc.com
Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5-9 p.m.
CARRIBBEAN POOL BAR
In the Plim Plaza Hotel
109 N. Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City 410-289-6181 / www.plimplazaoc.com
May 12: TBD, 1-5 p.m.
May 13: TBD, 1-5 p.m.
May 14: TBD, 1-5 p.m.
COCONUT’S BAR & GRILLE
3701 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, 21841 410-289-6846 / castleinthesand.com
May 12: Darin Engh, noon to 3 p.m.; Lime Green Band, 4-8 p.m.
May 13: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, noon to 4 p.m.; Royal Flush Band, 5-9 p.m.
May 14: Darren O’Neil, noon to 3 p.m.; Rick & Regina, 48 p.m.
May 15: Fil Rhythm Duo, 4-8 p.m.
May 16: Bilenki Duo, 4-8 p.m.
May 17: Chris Diller Duo, 4-8 p.m.
May 18: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m.
COINS
May 18: Beats by Wax, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT
61st Street and the bay, Ocean City
410-723-2222 / www.residenceinnoc.com
May 17: 80’s Pop Culture Bar Trivia w/Bigler, 6 p.m.
SEACRETS
49th Street and the Bay, Ocean City
410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com
May 12: Hotel Don’t Tell, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Billy Walton, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; The Event Horizon, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.
May 13: John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Davie, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Tunnels End, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Screaming Monkeys, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.
May 14: Cellar Sessions, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Davie, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
May 15: Cellar Sessions, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Davie, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
May 16: Element K, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Davie, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
May 17: Element K, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Davie, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
May 18: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; Jimmy Charles
“To Beach their Own” Music Video Shoot, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Connair, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Go Go Gadjet, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.
PIZZA TUGOS
9935 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West Ocean City
410-524-2922 / pizzatugos.com
May 12: Colossal Fossil Sauce, 9 p.m. to midnight Every Wednesday: Karaoke w/DJ Chuck D, 8 p.m. to midnight.
(May 12, 2023) The United Women of Faith chapter at the United Methodist Community Church at Ocean Pines assembled hygiene kits recently to be distributed wherever there is need.
These kits include a hand towel and washcloth, soap, bandages, toothbrush, comb, and nail clippers, all placed in a plastic zip lock bag.
The items were all donated.
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“Some donated items and others donated money. The extra money goes to the United Methodist Community on Relief to be distributed throughout the country and the world to areas of need,” Linda Baker, the project coordinator, said.
“There are United Women of Faith chapters around the county and the world,” Baker said. “Our goal is to help to meet the spiritual and physical needs of women and children.”
Sunday, May 14th • 9-4
Surprise your mother with a gift membership to Delaware Botanic Gardens for Mother's Day. Available at the Welcome Center or at delawaregardens.org. Free Admission to the garden with a non-perishable food donation for the Food Bank of Delaware
Thursday, May 18th • 3-5
Hands on presentation by Environmental Scientist, Jackelyn Toggart from Envirotech at the Dogfish Learning Garden. Explore the constructed wetland with other guests. Enjoy Dogfish Head Beer & Pretzels. Tickets $25
Thursday, May 25th • 11:30-12:30
Gather valuable nutrition info from edible plants and flowers, what is edible as vegetables or used as herbs & tinctures.
$10 Per Person + Admission
Open Thursday - Sunday • 9am - 4pm
Adults $15 • Children 16 & Under - Free Guided Tours Available.
To reserve tickets, go to delawaregardens.org
(May 12, 2023) After a three-year hiatus, Fight the Bite Ocean City is returning to the Boardwalk with the seventh annual Lyme Awareness 5K Walk and Fun Run, tomorrow starting at 9 a.m.
Fight the Bite is a nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading awareness about Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses and educating people on tick bite prevention, said Fight the Bite Founder Angela Burke.
May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month and a time of the season where tick activity starts to increase along with the warm weather, Burke said.
Some of the money raised at the 5K will fund a set of billboards as part of an education campaign. One will be featured on Route 50.
Registration will be located at in the southwest end of the inlet parking lot and opens at 8 a.m. Attendees can register in advance for $20, or sign up on-location Saturday for $25. Tshirts are included with every registration.
Other education nonprofits like the Delmarva Lyme Disease Association will join Fight the Bite near the registration table to share information about the organizations.
The 5K kicks off an hour later and will be followed by a post-race party that starts around 11 a.m. at Brass Balls Saloon on 11th Street.
The route begins at the tram station on the Boardwalk. Participants will go north to 16th Street and then turn back to head south down the Boardwalk. They will then go up and back on the pier before ending in the inlet parking lot.
“I think the Ocean City Boardwalk is one of the most beautiful places to go for a run or a walk, so even if you just come out for that, and then you can get some information as well,” Burke said. “Take in that view and come and join us at the afterparty and have fun.”
Brass Balls Saloon’s after party includes auctions, raffles and door prizes donated by local businesses like a DeWalt heavy-duty cooler, gift cards and even a nail gun.
“We have some really interesting and generous sponsors,” Burke said. There will also be a tailgating picnic basket and a pampered pet package, which will include gourmet dog biscuits, Burke said.
Organizers encourage attendees to donate through the Fight the Bite Paypal and share the event on social media to help spread awareness.
Out of all the states, Maryland ranks 11th for the highest number of Lyme disease cases, according to Fight the Bite, making this an important time and place to bring awareness to tick-borne illness, Burke said.
“If you’re going to be outside in your garden or playing in the woods or hiking or anything like that you just have to take some preventative measures,” Burke said.
For more information on the 5K, or about tick bite prevention, visit https://www.fightthebiteoc.org/, or email fightthebiteOC@gmail.com.
(May 12, 2023) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program is hosting its second of a series of four Discover Your Watershed volunteer events from 9:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 13 at the at Ilia Fehrer Nature Preserve in Berlin.
Volunteers will be assisting in new trail demarcation, which will require lifting fallen branches and placing them along a pre-flagged trail.
There will also be some trail clearing. That will require walking across uneven ground and frequently lifting more than 10 pounds.
All volunteers should wear close-
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PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$
RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted
ANGLER RESTAURANT
312 Talbot St., Ocean City, 410-289-7424, www.angleroc.net
$$ | Reservations | Kid’s menu | Full bar
$6 cruise with $15 lunch or dinner food purchase. Serving lunch, dinner, and lite fare. Seafood is our specialty and great landlubber choices. Boat Bar Happy Hour is 3-6 p.m. Open daily. For lunch, dinner, and Lite fare. Dine in or carry out available.
ANTHONY’S CARROUT
1608 N Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, (corner of 17th and Coastal Hwy) 410-2134803, anthonyscarryoutoc.com
$$ | Sandwich shop
American restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Locally baked rolls with overstuffed and oversized subs, sandwiches, hand cut Odaho fries, fried chicken and much more. Thinly shaved slow roasted roast beef and hams daily. Breakfast sandwiches stuffed meats, eggs and cheese piled high. A must try!!! Open Thursday through Monday, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CABANAS BEACH BAR & GRILLE
Located in the Plim Plaza Hotel, 109 N Atlantic Ave., 2nd Street & the boardwalk, Ocean City, 410-524-1776, www.cabanasoc.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Open to the public. A full-service restaurant serves lunch and dinner inside and Signature smash burgers, fresh cut fries, handhelds, signature salads, and much more. Indoor and outdoor bar. Fresh squeezed crushes, frozen drinks, tropical libations. Dine in or carry out.
Open 7 days a week. Saturday & Sunday, serving breakfast 8-11ish a.m.; Weekdays, Monday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 6ish p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8ish p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 9ish p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 11ish p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6ish p.m.
CAPTAIN’S TABLE
15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside
The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City, 410289-7192, www.captainstableoc.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Visit Captain’s Table for seafood, steaks, lobster specials and martinis; Open for breakfast and dinner everyday; Breakfast, Monday and Friday, 7:30-10:30am, Saturday and Sunday, 7:30-11:30am; Dinner, Monday through Thursday, 4-9pm, Friday through Sunday 4-10pm.
Come hear Phil Perdue live on piano, Friday and Saturday nights from 5-9pm.
CARUSO’S PIZZA & SUBS
Downtown & Boardwalk across from Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Ocean City, 410289-1990, oceancitymdpizza.com
$$ | Kids’ menu
Pizza, subs, calzones, stromboli’s. Fresh lemonade, orange crushes and beer. Open 7 days a week. Dine in or carry out available.
COASTAL SALT
1601 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City 410-973-7258, www.coastalsaltoc.com
New American restaurant with reel eats & high spirits. Local seafood and Chef’s specials. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner overlooking the beautiful ocean view from the boardwalk. Open 7 days a week, 8 a.m to 9 p.m. Pet friendly, patio with heaters. The best staff, creative eats with plenty of free parking.
COINS PUB & RESTAURANT
28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
American style local restaurant serving
seafood, steaks and chefs specials. Check out the off season weekday specials. Early bird; daily, 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday’s early bird specials, all day and all night. Happy Hour; daily, 2-5:30 p.m. with food and drink specials. Open Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Dine-in, carry out. Ordering online www.coinspuboc.com.
CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR
Oceanfront and 17th St. in Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.coralreefrestaurant.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Enjoy traditional Eastern Shore cuisine with a Caribbean flare from a selection of house specialty entrees such as burgers, seafood, and pastas! Breakfast, Daily, 7am to 11:30am; Lunch and Dinner, Sunday through Thursday, 11:30am to 9pm, Friday through Saturday, 11:30am to 10pm; The elegant, yet cozy dining venue is perfect for a date, fancy family dinner, or celebratory meal.
DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND
Caroline St, Wicomico St. & South Division St. on the boardwalk, Ocean City, www.dumsersdairyland.com
Ice Cream is made daily. Stop by any Dumser’s location for homemade ice cream, milk shakes, sundaes, floats and much more. Open 7 days a week.
FISHTALES BAR & GRILL
21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City, 410289-0990
$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Fishtales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare in town. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So, sit back and enjoy. Open 7 days a week.
HAMMERHEADS RAW BAR & GRILL
913 Atlantic Ave. on the boardwalk, Ocean City, 410-289-0006, www.hammerheadsocmd.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Enjoy the best food, drinks, and view that Ocean City has to offer on our ocean front deck. Grab a table up against the boardwalk for some great people to watch while enjoying some of the local’s favorite food, such as the seafood steam pots and 1/2 lb burgers, or our creative cocktails like the shark tank and rum punch bucket. Take a break from the beach with a cool frozen drink or one of our refreshing fresh squeezed fruit crushes. Open Thursday through Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. Will be open 7 days a week starting Monday, May 15th. Dine in or carry out is available.
HARBOR WATCH
806 S. Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City 410-289-5121, www.harborwatchrestaraunt.com
$$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Join us for our award-winning Raw Bar where you will find the most fresh, off-the-boat seafood! Featuring the best views of the Inlet and Assateague Island, dine in for our unlimited sides and certified Angus Beef steaks; Now Open, Monday and Thursday, 4-9 p.m., Friday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call for banquet and largeparty details.
OCHO RIOS JERK & TINGS
11805 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 443-664-7275, www.ochoriosjerkandtings.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Authentic Jamaican Food in Ocean City. From the authentic jerk chicken to the mouth-watering oxtail, your taste buds are sure to thank you. Serving lunch and dinner. Two born and raised in Jamaica island boys decided they would bring the true Jamaican food experience – spices and all, that millions enjoy every year when they visit the island of Ja-
maica. Starter with Yaries jerk wings, soups, salads, chicken, seafood, beef, oxtails to curry goat and coco breads. Finish off a delicious meal with Jamaican rum cake and fried sweet plantains. Also, available are vegan options. The combination of a great beach town and authentic Jamaican food will definitely give you that true island feeling.
Open Wednesday – Thursday, 12 AM – 8 PM, Friday – Saturday, 12 AM – 9 PM, Sunday, 11 AM – 6 PM. Carry Out – Dine In – Delivery.
PAPI’S TACO JOINT
15th Street @ Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 443-664-861, PapisTacoJoint.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Try the new Authentic Mexican restaurant open 7 days a week. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. With a family atmosphere you can enjoy build your own street taco’s with a sheet table side with their home-made authentic salsas. Serving foods such as little cravings, Papi’s trio guacamole, Queso Fundido and choice of salsas, salads, bowls, soups, main dishes and desserts. Also, brunch, gluten free and vegan menus. Happy Hour: Monday through Friday, 3 to 5 p.m. with beer, wines, cocktails and specialty signature drinks. Dine in, or order online for your carryout and delivery by Door Dash. Catering is available.
PICKLES PUB
706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4891, www.picklesoc.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Open daily. Serving food until 1 a.m. Free parking across the street. Daily food and drink specials. Live entertainment 6 nights a week. Lots of pool tables. Liquor store attached. Game room. 30+ drafts on tap. Dine in or carry out.
PIZZA MAMBO
710 Philadelphia Ave., between 7th and 8th Streets, Ocean City 410-289-1200; 7205 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, 410-524-0090, ocpizzamambo.com
$$ | Kids’ menu
Serving pizzas with homemade crust, sauces, and 100 percent cheese. Specialty pizzas, wings, appetizers, and salads. Also, calzone, subs, and sandwiches. Fast free delivery with 2 locations. Open year round. Order online at ocpizzamambo.com
TOAST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
221 Wicomico St, Downtown Ocean City, Inside Emerson Towers on the Bay, 410-2377070, www.toastocmd.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Serving NY specialty pizzas, home of the Super Slice Challenge, brunch breakfast, soups, salads, sandwiches & subs, Italian & Seafood. Relocated to Ocean City’s downtown bayfront. Check out Facebook for daily specials, days & hours open. Dine in and carry out available.
32 PALM
Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.32palm.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
32 Palm’s inviting decor fuses the perfect atmosphere with Eastern shore favorites for an exceptional dining experience! Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring a unique selection of bourbons. Routinely updated menus with the highest quality local ingredients for fresh seafood any time of the year! Also, don’t miss out our extensive wine list and whiskey menu.
MARLIN MOON
Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com |$$
Eat where the locals eat! Winner of the Maryland People’s Choice Award, Marlin Moon delivers the culinary combinations you’re craving and uses only locally sourced seafood, meats and vegetables. Open all year round daily featuring a great selection of entrees, small plates, appetizers, and creatively crafted cocktails. Breakfast, 7:30-
11am; Lite Fare, 11am to 10pm; Dinner, 410pm.
PGN
29th Street, Ocean City, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-8380, 410-2894083, www,pgncrabhouse.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & Wine
Know for their famous steamed crabs. Dining in or carry out is available. Casual seasonal seafood stop for the all-you-can-eat specials. Steamed crabs, chicken and corn on the cob. You can find clams, ribs, crab cakes, seafood platters and more. You can call for daily specials. Open 7 days a week.
11 a.m.
SEACRETS
49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Open Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday through Saturday, 10 a.m. through midnight with island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.
BAHAMA’S CRAB SHACK CARRYOUT & OUTLET
Oceanside MD/DE Line and Coastal Hwy, Fenwick
302-537-5882,
Premium seafood, fat crabs by weight, sandwiches and dinners. Open daily at 10 am, closed Wednesdays. Seafood, chicken, homemade soups, super crab cakes, steamed shrimp, fresh clams, soft crabs, scallops, oysters, and snow Crab Claws.
CAROUSEL OCEANFRONT HOTEL & CONDOS
118th Street, Ocean City 800-641-0011, www.carouselhotel.com
Enjoy one of four restaurants in the Carousel. Serving breakfast; The Bistro, Saturday through Sunday, 7-11 a.m. proudly serving Starbuck’s brand. Reef 118 Restaurant, Saturday through Sunday, 7-11 a.m. buffet or A la carte. Serving Dinner; Bamboo Lounge, Sunday through Thursday, 4-9 p.m., Friday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Bistro, Friday, 3-10 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Reef 118 Restaurant, Friday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy cocktails in the Bamboo Lounge, Sunday through Thursday, 4-10 p.m., Friday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. S.Q.U.A.R.Z. PIZZA & RESTAURANT
In Montego Bay Shopping Center, 12825 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 443-664-8149, www.squarepizza.com,
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
New Ownership. Open 7 days a week at 4 PM. Serving soups, salads, build your own pizza, small plates, sandwiches, dinner entrees and desserts. Full bar and HH 7 days a week, 4 to 6 PM. Dine in special menu that changes weekly in addition to the regular menu. Wide variety of gluten free options. No fryers on premises, Dine in, carry out and delivery available. Check out the menu and order online. 10% of entire check excluding alcohol.
OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro
12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410801-1111, www.occhopsticks.com
$$ | Beer | Premium Sake
Authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Dine-in and carry out. Lunch specials, dinner and lite fare. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m to 9:30 p.m. and Friday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
PIZZA TUGOS
9935 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West Ocean City 410-524-2922, pizzatugos.com
$$ | Full bar | Celebrating 40 years in Ocean City. Offering pizza, wings, burgers, subs, salads, pasta and more! Open daily at 11 a.m. Serving food until 2 a.m.
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toed shoes and appropriate outdoor clothing, long pants are recommended. Plan to bring a reusable water and bug spray. MCBP will provide a water jug for refilling water bottles, and morning coffee. Upon arrival, volunteers will be asked to sign a waiver.
There is no bathroom at this site — the MCBP office is close to the site and can be used in urgent situations.
On the morning of the event, meet at the Maryland Coastal Bays Program office at 8219 Stephen Decatur
Highway in Berlin.
At 9:30 a.m., the group will caravan/carpool to the restoration siteabout a five-minute drive from the MCBP office. Anyone participating is asked to arrive at the MCBP office by 9:25 a.m.
Email MCBP Education Program Manager, Chandler Joiner, at cjoiner@mdcoastalbays.org for more information.
Registration for this event can be found at mdcoastalbays.org/event/discoveryour-watershed-8/.
(May 12, 2023) The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation has joined with the Rotary Club of Ocean City/Berlin to create a display of flags that will fly in Veterans Memorial Park, along Route 589, in Ocean Pines to honor heroes.
Veterans Memorial Foundation President Marie Gilmore said the definition of a hero “is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.”
Individuals and community businesses can be part of this tribute by sponsoring a flag for $50. The sponsorship deadline is May 15.
The sponsor’s name and their hero’s name will be identified on each flag on a medallion. Medallions may be removed at any time by the sponsor.
Proceeds from this project will benefit students’ education outreach projects, community charities, and the Rotary Scholarship Fund.
Businesses may sponsor the project and will be identified on the sponsor banner posted at the field of flags. Flags will be on display from Armed Forces Day through July 4. Sponsorship forms are available on Veterans Memorial Foundation website, www.OPVETS.org.
(May 12, 2023) Ocean Pines Players are now offering theater-related classes. Currently in session is the class “Become a Stage Manager” with seasoned director, Frank Pasqualino, as instructor.
The stage manager, Pasqualino said, is the heartbeat of any show and embodies detailed organization. The students in this class will be shown how to mark sound and lighting cues and how to “call the show” on performance days.
They will then have the opportunity to apply their newly acquired skills by working Tech Week (the week before the performances) of the Players’ upcoming show, Love Letters by A. R. Gurney, on May 18, 19, 20, 21 at Mariner’s Country Down (Members receive a 20 percent discount on tickets.)
The next class will focus on “The Power of Movement,” which will be offered on June 13 and taught by master dance examiner, Barbara
Miller. Although people might think of the movements on-stage as exaggerated and larger than life, these grand movements come from an understanding of body mechanic and an awareness of the source of each movement. This class enhances stage presence but also instills confidence in off-stage moments.
The Players thanked the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department for including these classes in their Spring-Summer Activities Guide. The Players are also assembling its fall-summer offerings such as “Improv for the Non-Actor” and “Circle Sing” for the non-singer.
Players members will receive a 3050 percent discount on tuition to any of its classes. Contact 410-641-7052 to register.
To submit class suggestions, email: info@oceanpinesplayers.org. To become a member and receive discounts on classes and show tickets, go to: https://oceanpinesplayers.org.
(May 12, 2023) Just over a year ago, Brian Tingle, a Baltimore native, blues guitarist and now Ocean City resident, self-published the book, “Bluesman: Tragedy Turbulence Triumph,” an autobiography about overcoming childhood abuse, alcoholism and life struggles.
“People told me to write this book 15 years ago. I was being pushed. ‘You have a story to tell, you should tell your story,’ and eventually, I did,” Tingle said.
The book covers Tingle’s life, unfolding in memoirs that eventually take the reader on a trip through his blues career and all the way to his present life.
“I played with famous people, I’ve traveled, I played theaters 250 nights a year, I can make anybody laugh at the drop of a hat, and I’ve created a character,” Tingle said. “I wrote a book, and doctors and psychiatrists when I was a kid said that I really wouldn’t be able to do much with my hands.”
Tingle weaves stories of his time in psychiatric institutions, the abuse he faced from his mother, the sexual abuse he faced from his father’s friend, memories of his life as an alcoholic and his recovery from it all.
One of his main inspirations for finally writing “Bluesman” was the hope that he could reach others facing similar struggles and to show them that people can make it past trauma, Tingle said.
“The book ends open-ended. This man (Tingle) is a pretty happy guy, 57, 58 years old at the time, working, pretty happy, in Ocean City. Nice little life compared to what could have been, compared to, he didn’t kill himself,” Tingle said. “He didn’t fall off the wagon. He didn’t. He actually made it through to tell his story.”
As of now, “Bluesman” is
order, but Tingle’s manager, Carey Kelley, is looking at publishing houses in an effort to get a bigger book deal, Tingle said.
At the same time, Tingle has plans to jump back into the music scene, though he hasn’t played live music in many years and hasn’t released an album since his debut record in 2004, “Tryin’ to Make a Livin’,” by Brian Tingle and Blue Thunder.
“I’m looking to go out and do some festivals, maybe some private parties, do some opening acts, maybe in some arenas and bigger places like that,” Tingle said.
Tingle said he isn’t sure how he might tackle his return, but plans on playing live either as the Bluesman, or maybe returning to his roots as Brian Tingle and Blue Thunder.
His jump back onto the stage could happen as soon as later this year, he said.
“I’ve written some music for a few people over the last 10 years and the book is bringing me back into it. I will be getting back into it,” he said.
In 2017, Tingle noticed his album was available on platforms he didn’t even know about like Amazon. Tingle realized that the album might serve as an avenue to help spread awareness about a book, if he wrote one.
Tingle had been playing with the idea of writing some form of a biography related to his life.
He considered writing a screenplay about a family in Baltimore based on his life, or maybe hiring a biographer, but Kelley pushed Tingle to write a book himself.
Tingle wrote the book in a conversational voice, and hopes that people who know him can imagine the sound of him reading the words.
“I wrote 1,000 pages by hand,” Tingle said.
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Ocean City local and blues guitarist Brian Tingle’s self-published his autobiography, “Bluesman: Tragedy Turbulence Triumph,” about a year ago. Though he hasn’t played live music in years, he said the book is bringing him back into the music scene.
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Each chapter begins with a picture of a handwritten synopsis from Tingle’s original hand-written piece.
Besides moving back into music, Tingle has plans to start writing a screenplay or a second book.
“I’m looking forward just to take things a step at a time and see where it leads,” Tingle said.
For now, Tingle continues to work his security job at the Carousel Hotel.
When he first moved to Ocean City, he worked a general manager position at Domino’s Pizza, but took a job at the hotel after about a year, he said. That’s when he really started writing his story.
“Every time when I came down to the beach when I was a kid, I didn’t want to go. When I got older, I didn’t want to go home and I kept saying, ‘I just want to move down there,’” he said.
Last year, Tingle was awarded the Red Cross Lifesaving Award in recognition of saving a child’s life on Aug. 4, 2020.
While Tingle was working at the Carousel Hotel that day, a storm had broken a window, and the glass had injured a child. Tingle had received firstaid training from Sertified LLC. a Red Cross-licensed training organization.
He tended to the child’s wounds, using what he had learned in training,
(May 12, 2023) The 32nd annual Cruisin Ocean City returns to the resort on Thursday.
This nationally-recognized event attracts more than 3,000 customs, hot rods, street machines, classics and other vehicles.
The main events will take place in the inlet parking lot and the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street.
Scheduled to appear at this year’s Cruisin, Joe and Amanda Martin from the hit show “Iron Resurrection.”
The will be at the inlet next Friday and inside the convention center on Saturday to meet fans.
Also to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the classic movie “American Graffiti,” see the stars and cars.
From the movie meet Mackenzie Phillips and Candy Clark who will be inside the convention center next Thursday and Friday, and at the inlet on Saturday.
Check out the movie show cars display inside the convention center on Thursday and Friday.
Additional entertainment includes
until first responders arrived.
“Of course, it (the book) can help me but it can help people,” Tingle said. “It can help people, and I’m open to talk to anybody anytime to help them out.”
Tingle’s book “Bluesman” is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Deejay Seaside Jimmy, Cruisin Gold
Deejay, the eighth annual Pin Up Contest, a Neon & LED light car show, a pedal car show, drive-in movies, BINGO, and live music. New this year there will also be a Husband Calling Contest Friday afternoon on the inlet stage.
The Doo Wop Project, featuring members of the hit Broadway musicals, “Jersey Boys” and “Motown the Musical,” will be shaking up the stage of the Ocean City Performing Arts Center, on 40th Street, Thursday, May 18 at 8 p.m.
For additional information, visit www.OceanCityConcerts.com.
Some of the country’s top national names will be showcasing their products in manufacturers midway at the inlet parking lot including Advance Auto Parts, Advantage Lifts, AMSOIL, BarrettJackson, Blublockers, Bruno’s Classic Muscle, Chevy Performance, Classic Auto Mall, Edelbrock, Grundy Insurance, Hagerty Insurance, Lafayette Federal Credit Union, LEED Brakes, Morton’s Towing, National Parts Depot, One Off Rod & Custom, OPTIMA, Pioneer Pole Buildings, Porter Mufflers, Rommel Harley-Davidson, Summit Racing Equipment, Sundance Vacations, TMobile, TWP Motorsports and Xfinity.
At the convention center there will be Gateway Classic Cars and vendors both inside and outside selling automotive merchandise along with arts and crafts, jewelry, T-shirts and many other specialty items.
There will also be a Car Corral, Swap Meet and Artwork Contender Showcase inside the convention center.
Additional Cruisin Ocean City highlights are the special Boardwalk parades that will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings beginning at 8 a.m. from 27th Street to the inlet parking lot.
The Grand Finale Awards will take place at the inlet next Sunday. Before Cruisin comes to an end there will be more than 500 trophies, plaques and awards presented, as well as over 3,000 giveaways.
Spectator tickets cost $15 a day for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and $10 for Sunday, good at the inlet and convention center.
Children under 14 admitted free with an adult.
Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday with the Grand Finale Awards starting at 2 p.m.
For additional information, visit www.cruisinoceancity.com or call 410798-6304.
Cruisin Ocean City has always held safety as its top priority. The event does not tolerate unlawful activities or the disrespect of Ocean City.
During Cruisin the Town of Ocean City will be classified as a Special Event Zone where there will be increased fines for speeding, negligent/reckless driving, spinning wheels and alcohol related offenses.
(Above) Worcester Preparatory School’s pre-kindergarten class conducted the “Humpty Dumpty Egg Drop Challenge” and “Inertia Egg Drop Experiment” with eggs as the key ingredient, helping them to learn about the force behind gravity. (Right) Student Tuck Padgett and teacher Kim Zaccagnini watch as his homemade parachute prepares for landing.
Second graders from Amy Burbage’s class at Ocean City Elementary School anxiously await the hatching of their baby chicks that have been in incubation. The students are learning about the stages of embryology. This enrichment program is being led by Barbara Barga with the University of Maryland Extension 4-H Youth Development Organization.
The newly-elected Worcester County Republican Central Committee, in front, from left, are Beth Rodier, treasurer; Dale Hall, vice chair; and Susan Ostrowski, secretary, and in back, Andrew Hobbs, chair; Carl Smith, Richard Addis and Harry Wimbrow. Not pictured: Beverly Bigler and Tom Babcock.
Marguerite Niemoeller, left, and Dana Mason, Delaware state coordinator of Quilts of Valor, present a quilt to Vietnam veteran Bob Gilmore on March 30 during the annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day at American Legion Post 166 in Ocean City. Standing behind is Gerry Barron, vice president of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 110.
The Art League of Ocean City developed a “Manga Animé” exhibit to promote creativity among students outside formal art programs and to increase community awareness of the Manga and Anime art form. Students in middle and high school, and higher education on the Eastern Shore submitted entries judged by professors Elvin Hernandez and Brad Hudson.
Worcester County Commissioner and Ocean Pines resident Chip Bertino, right, was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City meeting on March 8. The book, “It's All About – Some of My Favorites,” is a collection of some of his weekly columns published during the last 22 years.
At its weekly members breakfast, First State Detachment Commandant Bob Broderick presented 11-year-old Emerson Reese of Bel Air, with a certificate of appreciation for her work with the group last summer during Jeep Week, assuming administrative duties and collecting money for charities that help combat-wounded veterans and their families. She is pictured with her grandfather, Chuck Schaub of Ocean View, Delaware, right.
After speaking about his book, "Defying Expectations,” which details growing up in this area during a time of integration at the Ocean City Lioness Lions Club meeting, Al "Hondo" Handy accepted a donation from President Bev Topfer for the Greater Berlin Minority Scholarship Fund.
Worcester Preparatory School’s second grade students hosted a Habitat Fair on March 30, where attendees learned about the different places an animal makes a home, from the Rainforest to the Arctic and everything in between. Andrew and Karin Laroche, visit their son, Ian, to view his Arctic habitat model.
Lions Club International Foundation’s mission is to improve health and well being, strengthen communities and support those in need through humanitarian services and grants. OC Lions President Norm Cathell presents a $1,000 donation to support the foundation. Pictured, from left, are Cathell, Lion District Governor Carol Schoonover, Past Council Chair John Lawrence and OC Lion Greg Burgan.
Founded in 1939, the Lions Club Leader Dog program trains and provides guide dogs for the blind at no cost. Tim Cunier, a Leader Dog recipient, recently spoke to local Lions Clubs about the importance of guide dogs and the training process. OC Lions made a $1,000 donation to the Leader Dog program. Pictured, from left, are Cheryl and Tim Cunier with OC Lions President Norm Cathell.
ESA 2023 NORTHEAST REGIONAL SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP
36th Street & Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City. Family-friendly event. All ages and genders will be competing to become the ESA Northeast Champion in their age divisions to qualify for the ESA’s national event in September. https://surfesa.org
BABY TIME
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes and finger plays. For children aged up to 2 years and their caregivers. 410-6410650, www.worcesterlibrary.org
HOMESCHOOL HANGOUT
Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 11 a.m. A short structured activity and then socialize and play with other homeschool families. 410-632-3495, www.worcesterlibrary.org
HOBBIES CLUB: CREATIVE COOKING
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1 p.m. The group will use various snacks and foods to create some incredible things. For ages 6 years and older. Registration required: 410208-4014. www.worcesterlibrary.org
BOOK DISCUSSION: ‘KUSAMA’ BY ELISA MACELLARI
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Copies of the book are available at the Ocean Pines Library front desk. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org
MARYLAND CRAB CAKE DINNER
Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 4-6 p.m. One crab cake sandwich platter costs $14; 2-sandwichplatter, $24; and crab cake sandwich only, $10. Platters include green beans, bake potato and Cole slaw. Bake sale table and carryout available.
COOKS-N-BOOKS
Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 6-11:59 p.m., It’s National Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Choose a book from the display and make a dish to share at the potluck celebration. Registration necessary: 410-957-0878.
ESA 2023 NORTHEAST REGIONAL SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP
36th Street & Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City. Family-friendly event. All ages and genders will be competing to become the ESA Northeast Champion in their age divisions to qualify for the ESA’s national event in September. https://surfesa.org
TINKER TIME: SPRING FLOWERS
Worcester County Library - Snow Hill
Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Drop in anytime, use the library’s supplies and your imagination to create. This month, make a variety of May flowers. 410632-3495, www.worcesterlibrary.org
DISCOVER YOUR WATERSHED VOLUNTEER EVENT
Maryland Coastal Bays Program, 8219 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, 9:2511:30 a.m. Volunteers will be assisting in new trail demarcation at the Ilia Fehrer Nature Preserve in Berlin. Driving over at 9:30 a.m. Registration: https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/discoveryour-watershed-8/.
OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m. Joe Jankowski, of “Protectors of the St. Martin River,” will address the history of the group, what they’re involved in and what progress they’re making in growing oysters. All welcome. 410-641-7662
POCOMOKE CITY’S BLUE & GOLD DAY & 5K
Pocomoke Middle School - Fields, 800 Eighth St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Featuring a 5k walk/run, food vendors, Kona Ice, live performances and more. Wear blue and gold or Pocomoke attire. downtownpocomoke.com; Sarah Lacey, 410-957-1333, Ext. 111, karah@pocomokemd.gov
SECOND ANNUAL FURNACE FAIRIES AND GNOMES CELEBRATION
Furnace Town Historic Site (Nassawango Iron Furnace), 3816 Old Furnace Road, Snow Hill, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for children 5-15 years and free to those 4 years and younger. Join in to frolic with fairies, garden with gnomes, ride a unicorn, trade with an ogre, say hi to giants, and make friends with a mermaid! Vendors, food, games, and entertainment galore! 410-632-2032
SATURDAY MATINEE
Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 11 a.m. Join in for a showing of this music-filled movie featuring hit songs from the popular 1970’s group ABBA and starring Meryl Streep. 410-632-3495, www.worcesterlibrary.org
DANCE ALLEY PRESENTS ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Two shows: noon and 5 p.m. Tickets cost $15. https://ocmdperformingartscenter.com/up coming-events/ALICE%20IN%20WONDERLAND
TRIMPER RIDE’S ‘MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND’ Trimper Rides of Ocean City, 700 S. Atlantic Ave., 12-3 p.m. Mom can join in on giveaways, a portrait area and hair styling stations. Get hair tinsel, braids, updos, and face paint.
http://trimperrides.com/trimpernews/may-at-trimper-ride, 410-289-8617
MOMS, MUFFINS AND SCRAPBOOKS
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 12 p.m. Celebrate Mother’s Day. Enjoy a muffin while you craft. Bring your favorite photos. Basic craft materials provided, while supplies last. All ages welcome. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org
LADIES HIGH TEA FUNDRAISER
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 1-3 p.m. Scones, sandwiches, desserts and a variety of teas. Silent auction for a child’s quilt and other opportunities to win prizes. Donation is $20. RSVP: 443-604-8068. Donations go to the church.
3RD ANNUAL COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE
Ocean Pines Golf Club - Parking Lot, 100 Clubhouse Drive, 3 p.m. For a map of the route:
www.strava.com/routes/307872470167785 8202. Participants must be experienced riders ages 12 and older. Helmets required. Advance registration: 410-641-7052, rec@oceanpines.org.
FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.
MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST
American Legion Synepuxent Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 8 a.m.noon. Scrambled eggs, home fries, sausage, bacon, scrapple, chipped beef, pancakes, danish and more. Bloody Marys/Mimosas cost $5. Admission cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children. Open to the public.
MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION
Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek, 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro, 9 a.m.4 p.m. Free adult admission with a food donation for Food Bank of Delaware. For list of needed food items: https://www.delawaregardens.org/newevents/2023/5/14/mothers-day. Free for kids 16 years and younger.
TRIMPER RIDE’S ‘MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND’
Trimper Rides of Ocean City, 700 S. Atlantic Ave., 12-3 p.m. Mom can join in on giveaways, a portrait area and hair styling stations. Get hair tinsel, braids, updos, and face paint. http://trimperrides.com/trimpernews/may-at-trimper-ride, 410-289-8617
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING
Sundays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 10 a.m. www.jw.org
MEDICARE OPTIONS SEMINAR
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 9-10:30 a.m. Lynne McAllorum, an independent agent with expertise in Medicare products, will present a free seminar to discuss rules and what’s available on the market. Reservations required: 410641-7052.
STORY TIME ‘TRANSPORTATION’
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and a craft about cars, planes, trucks and trains. For ages 2-5 years. 410524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org
PAINTING WITH THREAD
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 1 p.m. Embroidered art canvases are easy and fun to make, and will brighten up any room in your home. 410641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org
GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 p.m. Examine the opening chapter “The Body of the Condemned” from Michael Foucalt’s book “Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison.” 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org
SUPER POWERED STEM: CODING WITH OZOBOTS
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 4 p.m. Use coding techniques to help the Ozobot complete activities and challenges. For ages 6 years and older. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org
T.O.P.S. OF BERLIN - GROUP #169 Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 56:30 p.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157
BASIC COMPUTER HELP
Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 5:30 p.m. Learn how to set up and use an e-mail account and how to do basic internet searches. Q&A session at the end. Registration required: 410-957-0878. www.worcesterlibrary.org
JENKINS POINT RESTORATION PROJECT PUBLIC MEETING
Ocean Pines Golf Club - Clubhouse Meeting Room, 100 Clubhouse Drive, 6-8 p.m. Includes an informational presentation from Maryland Coastal Bays Program. To attend the meeting virtually, use the invite link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_YTg3NDllNzctNjliNi00MDJkLWEyNjAtNGVjZDU1MTY xZjUw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22T id%22%3a%22625a6322-2b2f-40fa-94f8d7dd44d78153%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2 21bbee60b-d4e0-49eb-b4c6d257cae7f063%22%7d.
Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:00-8:00 p.m. All ladies who love to sing invited. Mary, 410629-9383 or Carol, 302-242-7062.
OVEREASTER’S ANONYMOUS
Mondays - Worcester County LibraryOcean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 78 p.m. No dues or fees. 410-459-9100
PARACHUTE PLAY
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. Get exercise while playing with a parachute. Games and music will add to the fun. For ages 2-5 years. 410-641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org
OUTSIDE PLAY: BUBBLES
Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 10:30 a.m. It’s outside play time at the library. Dress to get dirty. For ages 2-5 years. If there is inclement weather, the library will have an inside play day. 410-957-0878. www.worcesterlibrary.org
OC KNITTING GROUP
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Bring whatever project you happen to be working on. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org
KOMBUCHA AND THE RAW FOOD MOVEMENT
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 5:30 p.m. Logan Willey, owner of Real Raw Organics, will talk about what kombucha and raw food are and the health benefits of both. Samples provided. Registration requried: 410-524-1818.
BEACH HEROES-OC
Tuesdays - Volunteer beach clean-up group meets from 9-10 a.m., year-round. Trash bags, grippers and gloves provided. Check the Facebook page “Beach Heroes-OC” for weekly meeting locations. All are welcome.
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING
Tuesdays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 7 p.m. www.jw.org
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY
Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3:30-4:30 p.m. TOPS is a weekly support and education group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. 410-289-4725
OC KNITTING CLUB
Tuesdays - Worcester County LibraryOcean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m.
ARGENTINE TANGO PRACTICE
Tuesdays - Experienced dancers and others interested in watching or learning more are welcome, 7-9:30 p.m. No partner required. Info: TangobytheBeach.com.
RESERVATION DEADLINE FOR REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WORCESTER COUNTY GENERAL MEETING AND LUNCHEON
Held May 25 at Worcester Technical High School, 6290 Worcester Highway, Newark. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., meeting begins at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Nicole Bennett. Cost for luncheon is $23.50. Reservations: gopwomenofworcester.org by May 17.
BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP
Held via Zoom the third and fourth Wednesdays of each month. For surgical patients. Atlantic General Bariatrics Center, 410-641-9568
EASTERN SHORE SEWISTS
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10 a.m. Promoting the needle arts through sewing education, activities and textile crafts. For artisans of all skill levels. 410-641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org
BACKGAMMON CLUB
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Drop in for a game of strategy, whether you’re an expert or want to refresh your skills. Beginners welcome. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 1-2 p.m. For survivors and current patients battling breast cancer. Women Supporting Women, 410-548-7880
MONTHLY MOVIE MATINEE
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Missed it in theaters? Catch a recent movie you might have intended to see. Free. Check for movie details at www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-208-4014.
DIY DIFFUSER BRACELETS
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 2 p.m. These handmade bracelets are infused with essential oils of your choice. All supplies included, limit 16. Registration required: 410-641-0650. www.worcesterlibrary.org
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Atlantic General Neurology, 314 Franklin Ave., Suite 104, Berlin, 3-4 p.m. For stroke survivors, family and friends. 410-641-4765, bglime@atlanticgeneral.org
SHARPIE TIE-DYE TEES
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 3:30 p.m. Create a custom tie-dye shirt with permanent markers and rubbing alcohol. Bring your own white T-shirt. For ages 8 years and older. 410641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org
DIABETES EDUCATION
Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 4-6 p.m. Discussions and education on the topic of diabetes, focusing on long-term complications, prevention, screening and foot/wound care.
Alyce Morzola, amarzola@atlanticgeneral.org
KIWANIS CLUB MEETING
Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Third Wednesday meetings are offsite and will be updated monthly on the website and Facebook. Guests are welcome. www.kiwanisofopoc.org
32ND ANNUAL CRUISIN’ OCEAN CITY
Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Also held in Inlet Parking Lot and throughout Ocean City. Featuring vendors, entertainment, boardwalk parades, special guests, featured cars and more. https://specialeventpro.com/cruisin-ocean-city
THE DOO WOP PROJECT
Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 8 p.m. Featuring members of the Broadway hit musicals “Jersey Boys” and “Motown the Musical.” Tickets start at $39. Tickets: https://ocmdperformingartscenter.com/up coming-events/TheDooWopProject.
CPAP MASK FITTING
Atlantic General Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin. For patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. Free service, but requires an appointment: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.
SUMMER NIGHT JAM
John Walter Smith Park, 6030 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Free, family-friendly festival. Theme is Sports Night. A night full of sports and team games. Tyler Keiser, 410-632-2144, Ext. 2505, tkeiser@marylandscoast.org. No registration required.
STORY TIME: ‘WHEN LOLA VISITS’
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Listen to “When Lola Visits” and enjoy a fun craft. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME ‘COLORS FOR ZENA’
Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and rhymes. For ages 2-5 years. 410-632-3495. www.worcesterlibrary.org
CHESS CLUB
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Quiet place to meet new friends and play some chess. Bring your boards. All are welcome. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org
GENEALOGY WORKSHOP
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. The workshop starts with a 20-minute lesson on genealogy research, followed by a Q&A session. Bring a laptop, tablet or papers con-
taining family information. Registration requested: 410-208-4014.
SPIRIT HISTORY OF POPLAR HILL MANSION
Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 2 p.m. Local author Aleta Davis will talk about her book, a true story about her investigations into what was happening at the house and how they went about proving what is there. Q&A to follow. 410-957-0878
MOBILE MENTOR
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 2 p.m. The Mobile Mentor provides one-on-one assistance for those who want to make the most of their tablet or mobile device. 410-641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org
AQUATIC BUGS & BEER
Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek, 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro, 3-5 p.m. At Dogfish Head Learning Garden, hands-on presentation. Explore the constructed wetland and enjoy Dogfish Head Beer and pretzels. Tickets cost $25 and includes admission. Tickets: delawaregardens.org.
STEAM BIRDS NEST (ENGINEERING CHALLENGE)
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 3:30 p.m. Can you use the materials provided to hold as many (plastic) eggs as possible? For ages 611 years. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org
ZUMBA
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Join certified Zumba instructor Joyce Landsman for an hour of movement. These classes uplift and improve mood. Registration required: 410-641-0650. www.worcesterlibrary.org
ATLANTIC GENERAL HOSPITAL’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Newport Farms Estate, 10851 Hayes Landing Road, Berlin, 6-10 p.m. Sophisticated hors d’oeuvres, stylish cocktails and live music. Cocktail attire. Outdoor event. Cost is $150. Tickets: www.agh.care/agh30. Laura Powell, lspowell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9671
BEACH SINGLES-55 PLUS
Thursdays - Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4-6 p.m. Info: 302-436-9577 or BeachSingles.org
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Agent Associate (Position 122201)
University of Maryland Extension College of Agriculture and Natural Resources seeks SNAP-Ed Project Leader and Nutrition Educator - Wicomico County
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
This position is a 12-month, term appointment. The full-time position is part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education (SNAP-Ed) conducted by the University of Maryland Extension. The educator will deliver nutrition education programs to low-income residents in Wicomico County with emphasis on reaching food supplement (stamp) recipients.
The position will be housed in the Wicomico County Extension office in Salisbury, MD. Bachelor's Degree in nutrition, health education, or a related field preferred. Salary will be commensurate with experience with a base salary of $58,226. The University of Maryland offers an extensive benefits package, which can be found by visiting: https://uhr.umd.edu/benefits.
All candidates must apply online at: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/105906
When applying, please submit application letter, resume, copy of transcripts and names/contact information of 3 professional references.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a Criminal History Record Check. EEO/ AA Closing Date: Until filled
Now Hiring!
Front Desk, Night Audit, Maintenance, Housekeeping
To apply call 410-289-6166 or bwdc.com/careers
NOW HIRING!!
Production Crew for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $20/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
Help Wanted Full or Pt. Cashier Apply in person, Berlin Pizza, Old Ocean City Blvd. 443-944-7479, berlinpizza@hotmail.com
Thunderbird Beach Motel NOW HIRING PM FRONT DESK & NIGHT AUDIT
Apply in person MondayFriday, 9am-2pm. 32nd Street & Baltimore Ave., Thunderbird Beach Motel.
Cooks and Cleaning Help Wanted
Flexible schedule, clean kitchen, new equipment.
Building Attendant PT/FT summer season. Monitor pool, parking lot and buildings. Report to property manager. Good pay. Send resume to fred@paradiseoc.com or call 410-250-1111.
Barn 34 Hiring Kitchen Help, Hostess & Food Runner positions. Apply in person Thurs. & Fri. between 9am - 12pm 3400 Coastal Hwy.
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.
Hiring Cooks, Audio/Video Techs, Maintenance Staff, Painters, Carpenter, Plumber, Housekeeper, Boat Mates Apply in person or online at seacrets.com
Full-time, part-time now through October. Competitive starting pay. Parking available. Apply in person: SOMERSET JEWELERS 412 South Atlantic Avenue, OCMD 410-289-7011
Eastern Shore resident is seeking a
Office Clerical Position Full Time Small local established company seeking motivated person to assist our growing office. Salary with benefits. General office skills required. Call 410-641-4411.
Office Clerical Position Part Time Small Local Established Company looking for person to assist our office staff. Flexible schedule and hours, no weekends. General office skills required. Great for retirees. Call 410-641-4411.
Now Hiring for Seasonal
Certified Pool Operator Apply within Comfort Suites, 12718 Ocean Gateway (Rte. 50), Ocean City, MD (WOC). 410-213-7171.
Pool -
General Maintenance Outdoor work, lifting heavy objects. Mechanical, basic pool pump & motors, CPO a plus/not required. Able to pass CPO test. Summer. includes weekends & long hours; working alone or with others. 410-289-4902 ask for Suzanne
Small Engine Mechanic. Year-round. Competitive wages. 443-754-1047
PGN Crab House 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Now Hiring for • Waitstaff
• Kitchen Help Apply within in person after 11:00 am
Summer Bayside Condo near Jolly Roger. 2BR, 2BA W/D & AC. Cable, Wi-Fi, fully furnished. Sleeps 4-6. 2 units available May-Sept. Call Mike at 410-603-6120. www.mbjcproperties.com
Seeking YR & Seasonal Rentals! Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
Seeking RoommateBayview Estates, Selbyville 5.7 miles to beach. Includes utilities & Internet. Shared kitchen, W/D, living room, outdoor space, POOL. VERY CLEAN. $850/month 302-386-7818
COMMERCIAL
Industrial Warehouse Spaces: 2100 sq. ft., 1867 sq. ft. and 1500 sq. ft.
Masonry construction, 18 ft. high ceiling, large garage door, bathroom. Route 90/Bishopville. Call 443-497-4200.
600 & 800 sq. ft. Commercial Warehouses for Lease. West Ocean City & Bishopville. Yearly lease. Call 646-812-1212.
1 Office/Retail Space available in West Ocean City. Approximately 1656 sq. ft. Call 443-497-4200
Self-Storage Units on Route 50 on Grays Corner Rd. 100 sq. ft., 200 sq. ft. & 250 sq. ft. 100 sq. ft. $125/mo. 200 sq. ft. $185/mo. & 250 sq. ft. $200/mo. Call Bill 301-537-5391
DONATIONS
Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.
WE BUY CARS Running or not. 302-732-3529
BOAT SLIPS
Snug Harbor, West Ocean City. Bulkhead will fit up to 50 ft. Water and electric included. 2 parking spaces. $500/week or $3500/season.
MISC. FOR SALE
DISH Network. $64.99 for 190
Channels! Blazing Fast Internet, $19.99/mo. (where available.) Switch & Get a FREE $100 Visa Gift Card. FREE Voice Remote. FREE HD DVR. FREE Streaming on ALL Devices. Call today! 1-855407-6870
MISC. SERVICES
FREE high-speed internet for those that qualify. Government program for recipients of select programs incl. Medicaid, SNAP, Housing Assistance, WIC, Veterans Pension, Survivor Benefits, Lifeline, Tribal. 15 GB internet service. Bonus offer: Android tablet FREE with one-time $20 copay. Free shipping & handling. Call Maxsip Telecom today! 1-888-592-5957
PETS/PET SUPPLIES
Are you a pet owner? Do you want to get up to 100% back on Vet Bills? Physicians Mutual Insurance Company has pet coverage that can help! Call 1-888-928-1656 to get a free quote or visit insurebarkmeow.com/mddc
SERVICES
DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-337-5228
www.dental50plus.com/ MDDC#6258
VEHICLES WANTED
DONATE YOUR CAR/TRUCK/
RV - Lutheran Mission Society of MD Compassion Place ministries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437 www.CompassionPlace.org
JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ.
108 8th Street
Ocean City, Maryland 21842
VALUABLE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE
11 43rd STREET, #1, #2 and #3 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842
Under a power of sale contained in a Mortgage recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber No. 8242, folio 59, et seq., and by virtue of an Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland in Case No. C-23CV-23-000025, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of the condominium building, on
FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2023
AT 10:00 AM
ALL that property lying and being situate in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, designated and distinguished as U Unit No. 1, Unit No. 2 and Unit No. 3 in the “SEA BRITE CONDOMINIUM”, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and ByLaws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber No. 864, folio 465, et seq., and pursuant to the condominium plats described in the aforesaid Declaration and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Plat Book No. 77, folio 66, et seq., and more particularly described in the aforesaid Mortgage.
All Three condominium units will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, with no warranties or guarantees. The three (3) Units will be sold together, not separately. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of Forty Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000.00) will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in a cashier=s or bank check, or in other form as the Trustee may determine acceptable, in his sole discretion, with the balance to be paid in cash at time of settlement together with interest on said balance from the date of sale to date of receipt of funds by the undersigned at the rate of 10.0% per annum. There shall be no abatement of interest allowed for any reason. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. The undersigned reserves the right to waive the deposit requirements as
to the purchaser representing the interest of the party secured by the Mortgage. Taxes, condominium dues and wastewater charges will be adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All costs of conveyancing, including transfer and recordation taxes, shall be paid by the Purchaser. The Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property. In the event the undersigned is unable to convey marketable title, the sale will be null and void and the Purchaser=s sole remedy will be the return of the deposit without interest.
For more information, call:
James E. Clubb, Jr. Trustee410-289-2323
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The County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland propose to release an easement granted to it by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, Maryland by deed dated April 24, 2006 and recorded in the land records of Worcester County at Liber 4721, Folio 727 for ingress and egress over property known as Parcel C-1.1. The release will be for zero consideration.
The P PUBLIC HEARING on this disposal of surplus real estate will be held on TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 at 10:30 A M
in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 – Government Center One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Questions may be directed to Weston S. Young, Chief Administrative Officer, by calling 410-632-1194, or by email at weston.young@co.worcester.md.us.
WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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OF APPOINTMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
To all persons interested in the estate of R RUTH MOORE WEBB Estate No. 1 19684 Notice is given that WILLIAM ROGER DECKER whose address is 29 BETHANY ROAD, SELBYVILLE, DE 19975 was on APRIL 18, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of RUTH MOORE WEBB who died on APRIL 7, 2023 with a will.
Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.
All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 1 18th day of O OCTOBER, 2023
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present
the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or
(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for Worcester County ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE
SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074
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WORCESTER COUNTY MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE TREASURER GOVERNMENT CENTER
1 WEST MARKET STREET, ROOM 1105
SNOW HILL, MD 21863
OF PROPERTIES LOCATED IN WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND
State and County taxes for the 2021 tax levy (and prior years) by the County Commissioners of Worcester County and/or delinquent water, sewer, and assessment charges and/or delinquent nuisance abatements on the properties hereinafter described being due and in arrears and unpaid, and in order to compel the payment of the same, together with interest thereon and costs attending the proceeding, as provided by law, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Treasurer, Finance Officer, and Collector of State and County taxes for Worcester County, Maryland, as provided by the Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland, the undersigned Treasurer, Finance Officer and Collector, aforesaid, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder the following properties. This public auction will be held with Real Auction.com. The link is https://worcester.marylandtaxsale.co m
STARTING WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2023 @ 10:00 A M CLOSING FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2023 AT THE HOUR OF 1:00 P M
LIST OF PROPERTIES
Acct#03137376 Assessed To A New Day Consulting LLC. Located At 261 Charleston Rd Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 38 23135 Sq Ft Charleston Road Whitetail Sancty Sec 15b. Assessment $681,333. Total Due $16,428.18
Acct#02021854 Assessed To Aydelotte Roland Jay &. Located At 509 Church St Snow Hill, Md. Described As 24,483 Sq Ft 509 Church St Snow Hill Lot Adj Lds Aydelotte Pl. Assess-
ment $103,000. Total Due $2,780.74
Acct#02006936 Assessed To Ballard Artie H &. Located At 4239 Market St Snow Hill, Md. Described As Lot 18 Blk 1 Sec 1 W/S Market St 35184 Sq Ft Pl Castle Hill Ests. Assessment $85,900. Total Due $2,134.14
Acct#10221064 Assessed To Bealefeld Shirley W Leaf &. Located At 11 134th St 0307 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 307 134th St Ocean Princess CM. Assessment $156,400.
Total Due $5,161.10
Acct#10053986 Assessed To Behney Christopher. Located At 210 Trimper Ave 0004 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 4 Trimper Ave Sand & Foam CM. Assessment $106,000.
Total Due $3,539.18
Acct#10120586 Assessed To Bellosi-Mitchell Grace M &. Located At 10900 Coastal Hwy 0202 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 202 Beach Hwy Golden Sands Club CM. Assessment $325,033. Total Due $10,544.33
Acct#10265592 Assessed To Bernetta A Vaughan Revocable Livin. Located At 614 Osprey Rd 000f Ocean City, Md. Described As U F Osprey Road Dawn's Cove Th CM. Assessment $270,000. Total Due $8,816.83
Acct#10722136 Assessed To Bernetta A Vaughan Revocable Livin. Located At Dawn's Cove Th CM F Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip #F Osprey Rd Dawn's Cove Th CM. Assessment $15,000. Total Due $610.71
Acct#10183162 Assessed To Berrett Rebecca Ann. Located At 607 Twin Tree Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 4 Blk 13 Sec 1d Twin Tree Road Pl Caine Woods. Assessment $238,833. Total Due $7,529.95
Acct#01011960 Assessed To Boston Louise. Located At Colona Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As App 1 Ac N Side Colona Road S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $23,500. Total Due $640.78
Acct#10256682 Assessed To Bowen Robert Lamont. Located At 126 Georgia Ave Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 3 II Ph I Georgia Ave Resub Par 3 Sec 2 Swathmore Twnhses. Assessment $3,132. Total Due $10,157.88
Acct#10408199 Assessed To Boyle Bridget. Located At 107 Barbados Sun CM 107 Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip #107 Mooring Rd Barbados Sun CM. Assessment $13,500. Total Due $562.45
Acct#01040707 Assessed To Bryant Melvin J &. Located At 506 Young St Pocomoke, Md. Described As Lot 1 3632 Sq Ft 506 Young St L V Layman Inc Subd Pl. Assessment $29,700. Total Due $1,394.01
Acct#10198747 Assessed To Bungarra LLC. Located At 13308 Colonial Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As Lot 1550 Sec 4a E Side Colonial Rd Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $124,500. Total Due $4,122.66
Acct#10768889 Assessed To Burke Edward A Trustee &. Located At Baltimore Ave Ocean City, Md. Described As Parcel A 1704 Sf Baltimore Ave Resub Of Lts 6 & 7 Into. Assessment $93,700. Total Due $3,158.93
Acct#01003143 Assessed To Carter Melinda. Located At 1523 Unionville Rd Pocomoke, Md. De-
scribed As 100' X 200' N Side Unionville Rd SW Of Pocomoke. Assessment $73,100. Total Due $1,333.61
Acct#07000030 Assessed To Chatham Daphne Frances For Life. Located At 8138 Meadow Bridge Rd Salisbury, Md. Described As 64 Acs Mt Pleasant Land E Side Meadow Bridge Rd. Assessment $21,200. Total Due $1,372.61
Acct#03076342 Assessed To Clazey Carl S &. Located At 131 Watertown Rd Berlin, Md. Described As Lot B-11-293 10095 Sq Ft Watertown Rd Pl Ocean Pines Sec 11. Assessment $188,267. Total Due $3,984.80
Acct#10222079 Assessed To Colletti Ricardo V &. Located At 3801 Atlantic Ave 0110 Ocean City, Md.
Described As U 110 Btw 38th & 39th Sts Diamond Beach CM. Assessment $ 240,900. Total Due $ 7,880.37
Acct#10222311 Assessed To Colletti Ricardo V &. Located At 3801 Atlantic Ave 0216 Ocean City, Md.
Described As U 216 Btw 38th & 39th Sts Diamond Beach CM. Assessment $260,800. Total Due $8,366.73
Acct#03124800 Assessed To Collick Albert B &. Located At 9309 Seahawk Rd Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 3 3.086 Acs W/S Step Dec High School Rd Subdiv William Smith. Assessment $143,367. Total Due $2,236.89
Acct#03034321 Assessed To Collick Beatrice. Located At 114 Railroad Ave Berlin, Md. Described As 69 3 X 591 36 N Side Railroad Avenue Berlin. Assessment $54,467. Total Due $2,327.14
Acct#01019848 Assessed To Collins Claudia M. Located At 409 Dudley Ave Pocomoke, Md. Described As 60' X 150' N Side 409 Dudley Ave Pocomoke. Assessment $41,700. Total Due $1,032.78
Acct#01016318 Assessed To Collins Diondre Lamount. Located At 714 Fourth St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 0.456 Ac W Side 714 4th St Near Scotts Allen. Assessment $36,100. Total Due $1,846.69
Acct#10000823 Assessed To Collins Kathie Lynn. Located At 13022 Wilson Ave Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 180 50' X 100' Jefferson Ave Pl 2 Glen Acres Subdiv. Assessment $219,300. Total Due $4,837.24
Acct#03061019 Assessed To Conca Violet H. Located At 24 Admiral Ave Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot B-08-074 9526 Sq Ft Admiral Ave Pl Ocean Pines Sec Eight. Assessment $58,133. Total Due $1,339.79
Acct#03108023 Assessed To Concetta Bednar Residuarty Trust. Located At 28 Castle Dr Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot B-10-438 10535 Sq Ft Castle Drive Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $265,100.
Total Due $4,115.05
Acct#10050340 Assessed To Cook Jacquelyn Evans. Located At 3001 Atlantic Ave 00G1 Ocean City Md. Described As U G-1 Btw 30th & 31st Sts Sea Gate CM. Assessment $24,320. Total Due $7,856.04
Acct#01012096 Assessed To Cooper James &. Located At 1973 Colona Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 24,260 Sq Ft N Side Colona Road S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $94,300.
Total Due $2,269.61
Acct#03029123 Assessed To Corbin Leslie H. Located At 104 South Main St Berlin, Md. Described As Lot W Side 104 S Main X Washington Sts. Assessment $223,067.
Total Due $7,612.63
Acct#01015745 Assessed To Cox
Ronald. Located At 810 Second St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 60' X 200' W Side 810 2nd St Pocomoke. Assessment $56,400. Total Due
$2,813.14
Acct#01015842 Assessed To Cox
Ronald E. Located At 808 Second St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 60' X 200' W Side 808 Second St Pocomoke. Assessment $34,800.
Total Due $1,779.76
Acct#03070255 Assessed To Crecelius Lloyd J Jr. Located At 12 Admiral Dr Berlin, Md. Described As Lot B-06-480 10044 Sq Ft Admiral Dr Pl Ocean Pines Sec 6. Assessment $168,133. Total Due $3,603.29
Acct#01023608 Assessed To Crippen Alexander &. Located At 410 Linden Ave Pocomoke, Md. Described As 41' X 78' X 54' X 78 S Side 410 Linden Ave Pocomoke. Assessment $37,700. Total Due $1,922.83
Acct#07000227 Assessed To Culver Donald Oran &. Located At 8124 Stevens Rd Salisbury, Md. Described As 37.891 Acs E Side Stevens Road W Of Snow Hill. Assessment
$168,800. Total Due $4,359.82
Acct#03020789 Assessed To Davis
Mamie L & Jesteavus Davis. Located At 10112 Germantown Rd Berlin, Md. Described As 1 Ac W Side Germantown Road SE Of Berlin. Assessment $38,000. Total Due $1,093.94
Acct#01003410 Assessed To Devereaux Robert & Brenda. Located At Cedar Hall Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As Lot SW Side Cedar Hall Rd Sw Of Pocomoke. Assessment $19,800. Total Due $560.03
Acct#01001477 Assessed To Devereaux Robert L Sr & Brenda S. Located At 1944 Cedar Hall Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 1.67 Acs E Side Cedar Hall Rd Bndy Ln Adj N Jones Etal. Assessment
$78,700. Total Due $1970.89
Acct#02011204 Assessed To Dixon Teamer Jr &. Located At 3944 Market St Snow Hill, Md. Described As Lot SW/S Market St S Of Snow Hill. Assessment $110,300. Total Due $2,667.28
Acct#03146731 Assessed To Donaway Keith Allen &. Located At 12292 Blueberry Rd Whaleyville, Md. Described As Lot 1 2 Ac S/S Blueberry Rd M Donaway Min Subdiv. Assessment $107,133. Total Due
$2,546.91
Acct#01001019 Assessed To Donaway Rita Elizabeth. Located At 2514 Worcester Hwy Pocomoke, Md. Described As 190' X 190' X 190' X 143' Near E Side R-113 NE Of Pocomoke. Assessment $59,100. Total Due $1,552.42
Acct#05008778 Assessed To Ebelein Dawn Marie. Located At 11211 Tammy Ln Bishopville, Md. Described As Lot 125 28960 Sq Ft Tammy Lane Pl 5 Holiday Harbor. Assessment $438,533. Total Due
$9,440.64
Acct#10025516 Assessed To End Game Construction LLC. Located At Quillin Way Ocean City, Md. De-
scribed As Lot 47 24851 Sq Ft Quillin Way Pl Golf Club Shores III. Assessment $92,400. Total Due $2,144.14
Acct#10295130 Assessed To Fairfax Nursing Center Inc. Located At 427 14th St 01070 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 107 S 3AZ 14th St & Bay Harbour Island CM. Assessment $305,900. Total Due $9,972.14
Acct#03136167 Assessed To Ferris Martin A III. Located At 917 Yacht Club Dr Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 48 2491 Sq Ft Yacht Club Drive Sec 1 Marina Village Ths Sc 18. Assessment $3,031.67. Total Due $1,902.17
Acct#01023071 Assessed To Fleming Tammie Sue. Located At 503 Market St Ocean City, Md. Described As 43' X 205.5' N Side 503 Market St Pocomoke. Assessment $87,800. Total Due $3,870.61
Acct#10008123 Assessed To Freburger Kelly M. Located At 13011 Drum Point Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 30 N Side Drum Point Rd Pl 1 Sec 1 Captains Hill. Assessment $681,000. Total Due $14,769.32
Acct#01004492 Assessed To Gammon Inez A &. Located At 2536 Carter Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 1.736 Ac SE Side Byrd Road NE Of Pocomoke. Assessment $109,300. Total Due $2,645.10
Acct#10327431 Assessed To Garfield Craig L Jr. Located At 14305 Light House Ave 000B Ocean City, Md. Described As U B Lighthouse Ave Lighthouse Cove CM. Assessment $165,600. Total Due $4,630.00
Acct#02020203 Assessed To Green Felicia &. Located At Ross St Snow Hill, Md. Described As Lot 7 1.18 Acs W Side Ross St. H Williams Subdiv. Assessment $27,400. Total Due $1,213.13
Acct#10258669 Assessed To Green Michael O. Located At 504 Yawl Dr Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 339 3600 Sq Ft E S Yawl Dr Pl Montego Bay Sec 6 C. Assessment $142,967. Total Due $4,697.70
Acct#01001418 Assessed To Hall Diane Susie Stevens &. Located At 1813 Pit Circle Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 1.871 Acs W Side Pit Circle Rd SW Of Pocomoke. Assessment $22,400. Total Due $753.57
Acct#08000689 Assessed To Happy Chesapeake LLC The. Located At Ward Rd Girdletree, Md. Described As 32 Acs N Side Ward Road W Of Girdletree. Assessment $12,700. Total Due $405.11
Acct#08000727 Assessed To Happy Chesapeake LLC The. Located At Betheden Church Rd Girdletree, Md. Described As 6 Acs Near Klej Grange Betheden Church Road. Assessment $38,500. Total Due $1,102.19
Acct#08000743 Assessed To Happy Chesapeake LLC The. Located At 3203 Betheden Church Rd Girdletree, Md. Described As 284.91 Acs W Side Betheden Church R Survey Shirley W Pilchar. Assessment $509,500. Total Due $10,977.55
Acct#08000751 Assessed To Happy Chesapeake LLC The. Located At 2633 Ward Rd Girdletree, Md. Described As 183 Acs S Side Ward Rd Consd Pl Shirley Pilchar. Assessment $96,300. Total Due
$2,366.05
Acct#10226821 Assessed To Harmon Barbara J. Located At 14 136th St 0301 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 301 136th St Sunspot CM. Assessment $214,000. Total Due $7,014.69
Acct#10120071 Assessed To Harper Kevin. Located At 10300 Coastal Hwy 508 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 508 Coastal Hwy Atlantis CM. Assessment $227,600. Total Due $7,380.69
Acct#10430755 Assessed To Harris Wayne L &. Located At 4 Hidden Cove Way Lug-B Ocean City, Md. Described As U-Lug-Be-2e Ph 5 Hidden Cove Way The Garden CM Sunset Isl. Assessment $317,700. Total Due $10,351.87
Acct#10285623 Assessed To Harrison Paul John William. Located At 320 H Gorman Ave Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 13A 320H Gorman Ave Villa Park Townhouses. Assessment $184,067. Total Due $5,974.57
Acct#10366216 Assessed To Hauser Sheila D. Located At 12506 Deer Point Cir Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 10 14251 Sq Ft Deer Point Circle Deer Point Subdiv. Assessment $307,700. Total Due $6,736.91
Acct#03126013 Assessed To Haynie Mark W & Evelyn M. Located At Timberline Cir Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 397 Timberline Circle White Horse Park Phase 3. Assessment $96,900. Total Due $2,211.31
Acct#01020587 Assessed To Heath Clarence W &. Located At 504 Young St Pocomoke, Md. Described As Lot 2 3102 Sq Ft 504 Young St L V Layman Inc Subd Pl. Assessment $27,300. Total Due $1,427.75
Acct#02022079 Assessed To Hillman Emily Dawn. Located At 232 Washington St Snow Hill, Md. Described As 117' X 191' X 162' X 81' S Washington St Snow Hill. Assessment $81,600. Total Due $3,437.46
Acct#01021400 Assessed To Holden Gregory T &. Located At 509 Cedar St Pocomoke, Md . Described As 60' X 120.4' 509 Cedar St Pocomoke. Assessment $48,900. Total Due $2,212.44
Acct#01000683 Assessed To Hudson Robert J. Located At 2237 Worcester Hwy Pocomoke, Md. Described As 184' X 200' NW Side R113 NE Of Pocomoke. Assessment $120,700. Total Due $2,894.98
Acct#03042871 Assessed To Hudson Robert Jay. Located At 58 Lookout Point Berlin, Md. Described As Lot C-04-098 9368 Sq Ft Lookout Point Pl Ocean Pines Sec 4. Assessment $504,133. Total Due $10,131.78
Acct#01013181 Assessed To Huttner Robin A. Located At 1318 Old Virginia Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 2 Acs E Side Old R-13 S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $133,200. Total Due $3,053.17
Acct#10230136 Assessed To James Paula & Nina Fernandez &. Located At 4000 Coastal Hwy 0211 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 211 Btw 40th & 41st Sts Ocean Point No 2 CM. Assessment $118,800. Total Due $3,951.10
Acct#10197406 Assessed To Jayne Teddy LLC. Located At 150 Pine Tree Rd Ocean City, Md. Described
As Lot 1347 Sec 1 Pine Tree Road Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $264,400. Total Due $8,517.92
Acct#02022141 Assessed To Johnson John P Jr. Located At 208 E Martin St Snow Hill, Md. Described As 5706.36 Sq Ft 208 E Martin St Snow Hill. Assessment $32,300.
Total Due $3,968.64
Acct#03002985 Assessed To Jones Millard Edward F. Located At 8336 Circle Rd Berlin, Md. Described As 1.136 Acs S Side Circle Rd Se Of Whaleyville. Assessment $144,800.
Total Due $3,154.77
Acct#10338387 Assessed To Kavoossi Saiid & Annette M &. Located At 12116 W Cannonball Dr Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 222 North Longboat Way Assateague Pt Resort P 2. Assessment $126,700. Total Due $2,786.11
Acct#01021656 Assessed To Keiffer James W. Located At 610 Walnut St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 50' X 155' E Side 610 Walnut St Pocomoke. Assessment $56,800. Total Due $2,549.18
Acct#01021664 Assessed To Keiffer James W. Located At Cedar St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 47' X 134' N Side Cedar St Pocomoke. Assessment $10,100. Total Due $608.85
Acct#01005294 Assessed To Kinard Tina Mason. Located At 2515 Olds Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 185' X 369' NW Side R-113 NE Of Pocomoke. Assessment $60,900. Total Due $1,576.15
Acct#05009111 Assessed To
Kitchens Earl L &. Located At St Martins Neck Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As 7.80 Acs S Side St Martins Neck Rev Lds G Kitchens & J Taylor. Assessment $39,233. Total Due $1,110.15
Acct#05029546 Assessed To
Kitchens Earl L &. Located At 11306 St Martins Neck Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As 35,236 Sq Ft St Martins Neck Rd Rev Lds Kitchens/Taylor. Assessment $158,300. Total Due $3,467.35
Acct#10131634 Assessed To
Kostack Joseph R &. Located At 183 Jamestown Rd 0011 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 11 Jamestown Rd
Watergate CM. Assessment
$196,500. Total Due $6,451.57
Acct#10398754 Assessed To
Kwedar Michael T &. Located At 18 Harbour Towne CM 18 Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip #18 Phila Ave & Bayside Harbour Towne CM. Assessment $20,000. Total Due $771.61
Acct#02012464 Assessed To Lakeland Peter. Located At 6735 Ayres Lane Rd Snow Hill, Md. Described As 2.43 Acs N Side Ayres Land Rd SE Of Snow Hill. Assessment
$91,500. Total Due $2,233.52
Acct#10217555 Assessed To
Lauer Kathleen R. Located At 719 142nd St 0232B Ocean City, Md. Described As U 232 B B P 2 142nd St Light House Village CM. Assessment $78,967. Total Due $2,606.75
Acct#02020815 Assessed To
Lehmann Michelle. Located At 110 Ironshire St Snow Hill, Md. Described As 99' X 150' 110 Ironshire X Snow Sts Snow Hill. Assessment
$211,100. Total Due $8,170.51
Acct#03095169 Assessed To Lewis
William D Jr &. Located At 40 Nottingham Ln Ocean Pines, Md. De-
scribed As Lot B-10-035 7500 Sq Ft Nottingham Ln Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $154,400. Total Due $3,009.28
Acct#04001702 Assessed To Lockwood Sylvester L. Located At 8314 Patey Woods Rd Newark, Md. Described As Lots In Blks A C F H & J Patey Woods Rd Newark. Assessment $81,400. Total Due $1,901.82
Acct#03002101 Assessed To Logan Edna Collins &. Located At Campbelltown Rd Showell, Md. Described As 4.43 Acs W Side Campbelltown Rd Edna Logan Et Al Survey. Assessment $72,700. Total Due $1,847.65
Acct#10168236 Assessed To Lucas
William H & Vicky Lynn. Located At 5 138th St 003W Ocean City, Md. Described As U 3-W 138th St Windward CM. Assessment $173,300.
Total Due $5,704.97
Acct#03066142 Assessed To Mahon Michelle R. Located At 12 Southwind Ct Berlin, Md. Described As Lot B-09-207 9750 Sq Ft Southwind Ct Pl Ocean Pines Sec 9. Assessment $152,900. Total Due
$3,061.73
Acct#10179130 Assessed To Mckenzie Robin Jo Robinson. Located At 13603 Sea Captain Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 1 Blk 11 Twin Tree Road Pl Caine Woods Sec 3. Assessment $228,667.
Total Due $7,435.27
Acct#10190134 Assessed To McLaughlin Nancy Carol Devaughn. Located At 13205 Atlantic Blvd
Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 1375 Sec 1 Atlantic Blvd Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment
$122,433. Total Due $3,782.23
Acct#10161142 Assessed To MDR
Bachelors Hall 2 LLC. Located At 13110 Coastal Hwy 07130 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 713 P 1
Wight St Braemar Towers CM. Assessment $492,333. Total Due
$15,901.06
Acct#10161495 Assessed To MDR
Bachelors Hall LLC. Located At 13110 Coastal Hwy 07140 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 714 P 1
Wight St Braemar Towers CM. Assessment $492,333. Total Due
$15,901.06
Acct#02011425 Assessed To Mills
Fletcher J &. Located At 4108 Market St Snow Hill, Md. Described As 100' X 286.05' X 85.84' X 258 SE Side
R-394 S Of Snow Hill. Assessment
$79,600. Total Due $1,999.71
Acct#01003054 Assessed To Mills
Steven Jr. Located At 1805 Cypress Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 197' X 147' W Side Unionville Rd SW Of Pocomoke. Assessment $11,600.
Total Due $517.53
Acct#10323096 Assessed To Morgen Robyn. Located At 10120 Queen's Cir Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 45 Queen's Circle Fox Chapel Subdiv. Assessment $475,900. Total Due $10,473.29
Acct#10235154 Assessed To Naylor Cindy L. Located At 417 14th St 0060 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 60, 14th St & Bay Harbour Island CM. Assessment $466,900. Total Due $15,153.27
Acct#10379059 Assessed To Naylor Cindy L. Located At 26 Harbour Island Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip 26 14th St & Bay Harbour Island CM. Assessment $33,333.
Total Due $1,172.44
Acct#02022990 Assessed To Newnam Charles Edward Sr. Located At 111 Purnell St Snow Hill, Md. Described As 49 1/2 X 100 111 Purnell St Snow Hill. Assessment $28,400. Total Due $3,438.72
Acct#03125971 Assessed To Nokes Stephen P & Maryll S. Located At Timberline Cir Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 394 Timberline Circle White Horse Park Phase 3. Assessment $98,000. Total Due
$2,245.65
Acct#01035290 Assessed To Oneill Suzanne P. Located At Acorn Cir Pocomoke, Md. Described As Lot 8 Acorn Circle White Oaks Subdiv. Assessment $31,700. Total Due
$1,170.33
Acct#08004854 Assessed To O'Neill Suzanne P. Located At 1512 Snow Hill Rd Stockton, Md. Described As 20909 Sq Ft E S R-12 Stockton. Assessment $41,500. Total Due $1,324.75
Acct#10019982 Assessed To Owens Laree P. Located At 8704 Lewis Rd Berlin, Md. Described As 5.27 Acs E S Lewis Rd Pl Plan Of Prop For Laree Owens. Assessment $50,800. Total Due $1,430.24
Acct#08002053 Assessed To Parker Kathy Wimbrow. Located At 6140 Taylor Landing Rd Girdletree, Md. Described As 4 Acs SW Side Taylors Landing Road. Assessment $137,700. Total Due $3,222.66
Acct#01017314 Assessed To Parsons Karen Annette. Located At 208 Walnut St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 70.12' X 104.5' X 70 X 102' S Side 208 Walnut St Pocomoke. Assessment $83,600. Total Due $3,691.56
Acct#03018741 Assessed To Perdue Rosa L. Located At 11407 Sinepuxent Rd Berlin, Md. Described As 1 Ac Sinepuxent Road East Of Berlin. Assessment $171,967. Total Due $3,388.45
Acct#02005298 Assessed To Peterson Jon K &. Located At Disharoon Rd Snow Hill, Md. Described As Lot B 7.81 Acs E/S Disharoon Rd Amendment To Lot B Pl. Assessment $52,600. Total Due $1,275.70
Acct#08010145 Assessed To Pilchard Gary W. Located At Johnson Neck Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 21.74 Ac N/S Johnson Neck Rd Sur Of Esmt G W Pilchard. Assessment $41,700. Total Due $1,037.88
Acct#01028057 Assessed To Powell Alice Mae. Located At 709 Eighth St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 40' X 100' S Side Eighth St Pocomoke. Assessment $45,100. Total Due $2,273.49
Acct#03015904 Assessed To Purnell Cynthia. Located At 10349 Assateague Rd Berlin, Md. Described As Lot North Side R 376 Berlin To Lewis Store. Assessment $96,833. Total Due $2,054.83
Acct#10086906 Assessed To R & R Investments Of Virginia LLC. Located At 75th St Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 16 Blk 108 50 X 120' N Side 75th St Pl Oceanbay City. Assessment $300,000. Total Due $9,655.26
Acct#10147387 Assessed To R & R Investments Of Virginia LLC. Located At 11700 Coastal Hwy 1101 Ocean City, Md. Described As U T1101 Beach Hwy Carousel Center
CM. Assessment $417,867. Total Due $13,520.50
Acct#01010697 Assessed To Rebel Willie Jr. Located At Sheephouse Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 371' Triangular Shaped Lot S Side Sheephouse Rd. Assessment $17,100. Total Due $501.12
Acct#08001340 Assessed To Redden Farms LLC. Located At 5040 Onley Rd Girdletree, Md. Described As 5.50 Acs Onley Road Girdletree. Assessment $157,400. Total Due $3,686.58
Acct#10248701 Assessed To Rose Aubrey E &. Located At 711 Edgewater Ave 711 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 711 Edgewater Ave Pier Seven CM. Assessment $147,300. Total Due $4,868.28
Acct#10261651 Assessed To Rose Aubrey E &. Located At 206 8th St 0026 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 26 8th St Surfside 8 CM. Assessment $69,100. Total Due $2,351.71
Acct#10216982 Assessed To Rose N Blevins. Located At 9 138th St 0101 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 101 138th St Skyhaven CM. Assessment $151,500. Total Due $5,003.42
Acct#03134490 Assessed To Sandifer Leigh A. Located At 112 Upshur St Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 8A 10152 Sq Ft Upshur Lane Blk F Bound Ln Ads Burley Hgt. Assessment $250,567. Total Due $6,103.14
Acct#10194865 Assessed To Santangelo Thomas A &. Located At 185 Beachcomber Ln Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 1132 Sec 3 Beachcomber Lane Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $136,933. Total Due $4,391.60
Acct#01002902 Assessed To Satchell Cory R. Located At 1409 Unionville Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 1.24 Acs N Side Unionville Rd Bndy Sur Cory R Satchell. Assessment $42,500. Total Due $1,192.15
Acct#01002910 Assessed To Satchell Cory R. Located At Sand Pit Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 4.36 Acs E Side Sand Pit Rd Bndy Sur Cory R Satchell. Assessment $17,400. Total Due $507.67
Acct#01017403 Assessed To Savage Dondrey &. Located At 215 Laurel St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 85.65' X 123.31' X 89.72' X 107 N Side 215 Laurel St. Assessment $70,000. Total Due $3,460.60
Acct#02014017 Assessed To Schafer Shane A &. Located At 2924 Snow Hill Rd Snow Hill, Md. Described As 3.68 Acs East Side R-12 N Of Girdletree. Assessment $112,300. Total Due $2,329.53
Acct#03149129 Assessed To Sheridan Robert T &. Located At 108 Upshur Ln Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 11A 10148 Sq Ft Upshur Ln Blk F Bound Adj Burley Hgts. Assessment $259,333. Total Due $9,506.46
Acct#10118816 Assessed To Siler Bernard. Located At 10300 Coastal Hwy 306 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 306 Coastal Hwy Atlantis CM. Assessment $286,567. Total Due $7,902.94
Acct#03092720 Assessed To Slattery Darrin R. Located At 34 Boston Dr Ocean Pines, Md. Described As 7675 Sq Ft Boston Dr. Assessment $90,033. Total Due $1,300.15
Acct#10054664 Assessed To
Smiroldo Franco D. Located At 7 40th St 0308 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 308 40th St A Place In The Sun CM. Assessment $144,000.
Total Due $4,762.04
Acct#03113264 Assessed To Smith Alice M. Located At 108 Elizabeth St Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 4 Elizabeth St Pl Purnell Subdiv. Assessment $121,333. Total Due $4,815.25
Acct#03091570 Assessed To Snyder Claude &. Located At 73 Boston Dr Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot B-11-161 10343 Sq Ft Gloucester Rd Pl Ocean Pines Sec 11. Assessment $245,233. Total Due $5,182.45
Acct#01017950 Assessed To Soghomonian John. Located At 406 Second St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 82' X 140' 406 Second St & Walnut St. Assessment $79,400. Total Due $3,908.13
Acct#01043315 Assessed To Stephenson George R. Located At 108 Haleys Way Pocomoke, Md. Described As Lot 8 4950 Sq Ft Haleys Way Butler's Village Th. Assessment $73,000. Total Due $3,230.73
Acct#10098521 Assessed To Stotler Stacy L. Located At 718 Mooring Rd B104 Ocean City, Md. Described As U B104 Mooring Rd The Chateau CM. Assessment $185,667. Total Due $6,032.83
Acct#01030434 Assessed To Thornes Kimberly L. Located At 603 Market St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 65' X 200' N Side 603 Market St Pocomoke. Assessment $211,300.
Total Due $9,688.25
Acct#10038464 Assessed To
Thornton Michael B & Judy Z. Located At 1207 Edgewater Ave 0106B Ocean City, Md. Described As U 106 B B Edgewater Ave Mariners Retreat CM. Assessment $289,200.
Total Due $9,434.70
Acct#10379563 Assessed To
Thornton Michael B & Judy Z. Located At 6 Mariners Retreat CM Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip #6 Edgewater Ave Mariners Retreat CM. Assessment $30,000. Total Due $1,093.43
Acct#05001250 Assessed To Tingle Norman B &. Located At 9506 Morris Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As 21.07 Acs South Side Morris Road S Of Selbyville. Assessment $123,600. Total Due $2,884.76
Acct#10003024 Assessed To Todd William Bryan Jr & Elizabeth. Located At 12528 Salisbury Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 7 & Pt Lot 8 Blk 20 Sec B N/S Salisbury Rd Pl Cape Isle Of Wight. Assessment $139,800. Total Due $3,623.99
Acct#05002273 Assessed To Travers Christine Helen &. Located At 13358 Selby Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As 20.52 Acs E Side Selby Rd Bndy Ln Adj 235/28 &235/. Assessment $322,667. Total Due $7,031.56
Acct#01011782 Assessed To Tull Kevin Lamont &. Located At 3631 Brantley Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 198' X 330' N Side Brantley Road S Of Pocomoke. Assessment
$49,800. Total Due $1,351.42
Acct#03172082 Assessed To Velong Gina L. Located At 174 Intrepid Ln 1403 Berlin, Md. Described As Unit 1403 Intrepid Lane Decatur Frm Twhse Ph T14. Assessment
$178,533. Total Due $6,527.80
Acct#10274427 Assessed To Viel
Patrick M &. Located At 11 36th St 0104 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 104 36th St Sunchaser CM. Assessment $224,800. Total Due $7,362.26
Acct#10318459 Assessed To Walker James M. Located At 644 Gulf Stream Dr Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 78 Gulf Stream Dr Montego Bay Mobile Hm Pk Sec 8C. Assessment $278,667. Total Due $9,068.07
Acct#01001361 Assessed To Waters Joseph M. Located At 1924 Unionville Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As Pt Lots 5 6 13 14 Blk N Pt 5 6 13 14 Blk O Pl Pen Prod Exchange. Assessment $28,900. Total Due $887.12
Acct#01003429 Assessed To Watson Roger D. Located At Cedar Hall Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 4.21 Acres E Side Cedar Hall Rd SW Of Pocomoke. Assessment $29,900.
Total Due $780.42
Acct#01017071 Assessed To Watson Roger D. Located At 217 Cedar St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 55' X 85' N Side 217 Cedar Street Pocomoke. Assessment $40,700.
Total Due $1,862.88
Acct#02026716 Assessed To Whaley Raye Gillette. Located At 100 Washington St Snow Hill, Md. Described As 57' X 89.5' S Washington St Snow Hill. Assessment $70,600.
Total Due $3,031.71
Acct#10230322 Assessed To White Bernard H III & Loretta M. Located At 4000 Coastal Hwy 0317 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 317 Btw 40th & 41st Sts Ocean Point No
2 CM. Assessment $118,800. Total Due $3,951.10
Acct#01015605 Assessed To Whitney Licurtis. Located At 108 Oak St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 70' X 140' S Side 108 Oak Street Pocomoke. Assessment $20,200.
Total Due $1,026.71
Acct#10019451 Assessed To Wooden Maryellen. Located At 8209 Stephen Decatur Hwy Ocean City, Md. Described As 100' X 300' NW Side Stephen Decatur Road. Assessment $126,600. Total Due $2,989.29
Acct#10006589 Assessed To York Floyd C &. Located At 10516 Keyser Point Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lots 13 14 Blk 14 Sec A 60 X 125 Pl Cape Isle Of Wight. Assessment $262,500. Total Due $5,787.12
Acct#01007157 Assessed To Young John W & Helen F. Located At Stockton Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 58' X 75' Mason Lot S Side Stockton Rd. Assessment $6,300. Total Due $345.08
Acct#10230268 Assessed To Yurcisin Paula E. Located At 4000 Coastal Hwy 0311 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 311 Btw 40th & 41st Sts Ocean Point No 2 CM. Assessment $118,800. Total Due $3,951.10
TERMS OF SALE
All bidders must register. Registration for the sale begins at 10:00 a.m. April 13th and ends promptly at 10:00 a.m. May 12th. Proper identification for individuals and proof of existence for legal entities shall be required by RealAuction for all registrants. I In order to bid, an individual or entity must be registered
ACH will need to be tendered by 4:00 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 19th on the final date of sale. It shall be in the
amount of taxes due including expenses of sale (attorney, auctioneer, advertising and miscellaneous). A receipt will then be issued by RealAuction. A tax sale certificate will be provided by mail to the tax sale purchaser within thirty days of the date of the sale.
These properties are offered for sale “AS IS”, at the risk of the purchasers and neither the undersigned nor any other party makes any warranties or representations whatsoever either expressed or implied, of any kind or character, with respect to the properties or the title thereto In the event a tax sale certificate is issued and then voided by the Treasurer, through no fault of the buyer, only a refund of amounts actually paid on day of sale shall be made and shall be the Treasurer’s sole liability and limit thereon. Properties are listed and sold based upon information provided by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, which is in no way represented to be accurate or correct. The sale, the premises, and the properties are, to the extent provided by law, subject to any and all title defects, claims, liens, encumbrances, covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, rightsof-way and matters of records. In the event of mistake, defective title, description or nonexistence of property, no refund shall be given.
Bidders should be well versed in the law regarding tax sales and should investigate the properties and titles thereto prior to purchase or bid. Competent legal advice should be sought by prospective bidders prior to the sale. No legal advice shall be given by the County Attorney, Treasurer, or staff.
Bidders representing legal entities are limited to one bidder per property sold. Bidding shall be conducted in accordance with procedures determined by the Treasurer or his agent at the sale.
All costs in connection with the foreclosure of the right of redemption and all other title costs are at the expense of the purchaser or purchasers. All taxes and fees and other impositions including, without limitation, the following: transfer tax, agricultural transfer tax, recordation tax, and recording costs required will likewise be at the expense of the purchaser or purchasers. Terms of sale shall be complied with as determined by the Treasurer, who shall be the sole judge of such.
These requirements are directory as to the Treasurer and not mandatory. They may be altered by the Treasurer at his sole discretion in the interests of justice, fairness, and efficiency or other good and valid reason.
PROPERTIES LISTED HEREIN,
NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19696 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH L. PINO SR.
Notice is given that Patricia A. Pino, 11624 Worcester Highway, Showell, MD 21862, was on April 24, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joseph L. Pino Sr. who died on February 18, 2023, with a will.
Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.
All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 24th day of October, 2023.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or
(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
Patricia A. Pino Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074
Name of newspaper designated by personal representative:
Ocean City Digest
Date of publication:
April 27, 2023
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
Estate No. 17670
TREASURERTO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GEORGE F. WATERS
Notice is given that Gloria Portillo Waters, 4925 Carmean Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863, was on April 21, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of George F. Waters who died on September 13,
ON WHICH TAXES ARE PAID PRIOR TO DATE OF SALE WILL NOT BE SOLD.
PHILLIP G. THOMPSON
AND FINANCE OFFICER FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND AND COLLECTOR OF STATE AND COUNTY TAXES FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND
2018, with a will.
Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.
All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 21st day of October, 2023.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or
(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
Gloria Portillo WatersPersonal Representative
True Test Copy
Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County
One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074
Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest
Date of publication:
April 27, 2023
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
To all persons interested in the estate of J JOHN PATRICK CARR Estate No. 1 19694 Notice is given that THOMAS A CARR whose address is 6310 BRYANTOWN DRIVE, BRYANTOWN, MD 20617 was on APRIL 21, 2023 appointed Personal
Representative of the estate of JOHN PATRICK CARR who died on APRIL 3, 2023 with a will.
Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.
All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 2 21st day of O OCTOBER, 2023
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or
(2) Two months after the personal
representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for Worcester County ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074
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APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL ONE DAY PER DIEM PERMIT FOR A BULL RIDING EVENT
By: Juice Box James, 2107 Saint Heather Lane, Gambrills, Maryland 21054
The dates and times for the Bull Riding Event to be held at the Inlet Parking Lot, in Ocean City, Maryland on Friday, June 2nd, 2023, 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 P.M., Saturday, June 3rd, 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 P.M. and Sunday, June 4th, 12:30 P.M. until 10:00 P.M.
There will be a public hearing on the Special One Day Per Diem Permit in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 17, 2023 @ 2:15 P. M.
The Board welcome written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE
Application has been made by the Undersigned for an Upgrade in Type from Beer-Wine to a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Tenly R. James, 10124 Blue Marlin Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.
For: James Family Group, LLC
For the premises known as and located at:
T/A: Mother’s Tortilla Shop
2816 Philadelphia Avenue
Ocean City, Maryland 21842
There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on:
May 17, 2023
@ 1:20 P.M.
The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.
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Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a B/W/L 7 Day license and Request to
Designate as Multiple License #3 for a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR
License: 7 Day, By: Zev Sibony, 10701 Admirals Lassie Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811.
For: Taylor’s Taphouse, LLC
For the premises known as and located at:
T/A: Taylor’s Neighborhood Restaurant 11021 Nicholas Lane Berlin, Maryland 21811
Formerly: Taylor's Neighborhood Restaurant, Inc.
There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 17, 2023 @ 1:35 P.M.
The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.
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JACK K. BECKETT, ESQ. FANKE BECKETT LLC
151 WEST STREET, SUITE 301 ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
Estate No. 19562 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HARRY JAMES EMMERICH
Notice is given that Melissa Emmerich, 9701 Village Lane, Unit 6, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on May 01, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Harry James Emmerich who died on September 13, 2022, with a will.
Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.
All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 1st day of November, 2023.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or
(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
Melissa Emmerich Personal Representative True Test CopySnow Hill, MD 21863-1074
Name of newspaper designated by personal representative:
Ocean City Digest
Date of publication:
May 04, 2023
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Notice is hereby given that the following vessel has apparently been abandoned for more than 180 days on the property of Trudy Stock, 10504 Sussex Road, Ocean City MD 21842, Phone 443-880-7453. The vessel is described as a 1976 Catalina Yachts 27' O" white hulled fiberglass sailboat with Hull ID # CTYL2592M76G, Vessel number MD 4985 DB. Application for title will be made in accordance with Section 8-722 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Natural Resources Article if this vessel is not claimed and removed from the above property within 30 days of this notice.
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of Bid Solicitation Roads Division Building Remodel Worcester County, Maryland
Worcester County is seeking Bids from qualified Vendors for the renovation of the Worcester County Roads Building located at 10146 Main Street, Berlin, Maryland in conformity with the requirements contained herein Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the above referenced project may be obtained from the Worcester County Commissioner’s Office by either e-mailing the Procurement Officer, Nicholas Rice, at nrice@co.worcester.md.us or by calling 410-632-1194 during normal business hours, or via the County’s Bids page on the County’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. Worcester County is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents.
A pre-bid meeting will be held at the Worcester County Roads Building on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 1:30 PM. The last day for questions will be noon on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than 2:30pm on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 and will be opened and read aloud in the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center – Room 1103, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.
Envelopes shall be marked “Roads Division Building Remodel”, in the lower left-hand corner. Late Bid Documents will not be accepted.
Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation.
Nicholas W. Rice, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP Procurement Officer Worcester County, MarylandOCD-5/11/1t
To all Persons Interested in the above estate:
You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Melinda H. Houck, 4 Green Beach Drive, Norwalk, CT 06853 for judicial probate of the will dated 09/23/2020 and for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at One W. Market Street, Court Room 4, Court House, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 06/06/2023 at 10:00 a.m.
This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills.
Terri Westcott Register of Wills
One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074
Phone: (410) 632-1529
Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest
Publication Date: 05/11/2023
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The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles.
The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law.
These three weeks of notification began on M May 4, 2023
All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643.
AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of PoliceTown of Ocean City, Maryland.
APPLICANT: DEMETRIOS G KAOURIS FOR CHRISTOPHER J FONTANA – (BZA 2650 #2309400007) at 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 rear yard to encroach 5’ into the required 10’ setback. The site of the appeal is described as part Lot 9 of the Skyline Development Plat; further described as located on the east side of Judlee Avenue, and to be locally known as 2602 Judlee Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.
APPLICANT: 2600 JUDLEE OC LLC – (BZA 2651 #23-09500004) at 6:20 PM
APPLICANT: HUGH CROPPER IV & KRISTINA WATKOWSKI –(BZA 2655 #23-09400009)
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, Chairman Maureen Howarth, Esq , Attorney OCD-5/11/2tTO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19706
Foreign Personal Representatives 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 11, 2023 OCD-5/11/3t
GINA D. SHAFFER SHAFFER LAW OFFICE
836 S. MAIN STREET, SUITE 101 BEL AIR, MD 21014
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on:
Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(1) requesting a special use exception to allow a private boat dock on a property that has no established principal use on the premises. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 59 of the Caine Harbor Mile Plat, further described as located on the east side of Shipwreck Road north of Jamestown Road, and locally known as 11614 Shipwreck Road in the
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 5’ variance to the 10’ side yard setback requirement for a four (4) story building providing a remaining 5’ setback. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 10, Block 44, of the Oceanbay City Plat; further described as located on the north-east corner of Coastal Highway and 76th Street, and locally known as 7600 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.
APPLICANT: JOSEPH E MOORE for BOBLITS INVESTMENTS LLC – (BZA 2654 #23-09500007) at 6:30 PM
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to waive one (1) parking space for the addition of a 3rd floor with two (2) newly created bedrooms. The site of the appeal is described as Unit 12, Parcel 0604A of the Ocean Village Plat; further described as located on the west side of Atlantic Avenue between 78th and 79th Streets, and known locally as 7801 Atlantic Avenue Unit 12, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.
Notice is given that the Chancery Court of Sussex County, Delaware appointed Colleen F. Briggs, 2116 Greenway Place, Georgetown, DE 19947; and Andrew Hosse, 600 Crain Highway South, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 as the Executors of the Estate of Frances Nelsa Hosse who died on May 24, 2022 domiciled in Delaware, America.
The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Andrew G. Hosse whose address is 420 Joyce Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21061.
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; 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.
Colleen F. Briggs Andrew HosseAPPOINTMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19714 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DENNIS BRIAN DEVLIN
Notice is given that Frank Devlin, 4 Coachman Drive, Egg Harbor TWP, NJ 08234, was on May 08, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dennis Brian Devlin who died on September 8, 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 (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 8th day of November, 2023.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or
(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the
claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
Frank Devlin Personal Representative True Test CopyTerri 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 11, 2023
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Recreation Complex – Playground Build and for said work to be in conformity with the Bid Documents.
Bid Documents for the Downtown Recreation Complex – Playground Build may be obtained from the Town’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Scott Wagner, at swagner@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6647, or Dawn Webb at dwebb@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6643 during normal business hours, or via the Solicitations tab on the Town’s (https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/procurement-bids/ ) website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third-party service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents.
note the name of the solicitation on the outside of the package.
Late Bid Document will not be accepted.
Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation.
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Recreation Center Storage Addition
Worcester County, Maryland
Worcester County is seeking Bids from qualified Vendors for the construction of an addition to the existing Recreation Center at 6030 Public Landing Road in conformity with the requirements contained herein Bid Documents.
LOR who died on M MARCH 20, 2023 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.
Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland
Downtown Recreation Complex –Playground Build
Mayor & City Council Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide site Mayor & City Council Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide site construction for the Downtown
A pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 10am, located at City Hall, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842 for any questions concerning the Bid Documents. The last day for questions will be on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 1pm. The Addendum will be posted by close of business on Monday, June 5, 2023.
Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Friday, June 16, 2023 at 3pm and will be opened and read aloud at the Mayor and City Council Meeting held on T Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6:00pm Bids are to be submitted to the Mayor & City Council Ocean City, A Attn: City Manager; Room 230, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842 and must
Bid Documents for the above referenced project may be obtained from the Worcester County Commissioner’s Office by either e-mailing the Procurement Officer, Nicholas Rice, at nrice@co.worcester.md.us or by calling 410-632-1194 during normal business hours, or via the County’s Bids page on the County’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. Worcester County is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents.
A pre-bid meeting will be held at the Worcester County Recreation Center, located at 6030 Public Landing Road, on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM. The last day for questions will be noon on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than 2:30pm on Friday, June 9, 2023 and will be opened and read aloud in the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center – Room 1103, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.
Envelopes shall be marked “Recreation Center Storage Addition”, in the lower left-hand corner. Late Bid Documents will not be accepted.
Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation.
Nicholas W. Rice, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP Procurement Officer
Worcester County, Maryland THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/11/1t
To all persons interested in the estate of R ROSALIND PHIPPS TAYLOR Estate No. 1 19709 Notice is given that S SHANNON PHILLIPS whose address is 116 IRONSHIRE STREET, SNOW HILL, MD 21863 was on M MAY 04, 2023 appointed Personal Representative(s) of the small estate of R ROSALIND PHIPPS TAY-
All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or
(2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.
TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for Worcester County ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-5/11/1t _________________________________
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19710 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JERRY DON LAMBERTSON SR. Notice is given that Patricia L. Lambertson, 3680 Worcester Highway, Snow Hill, MD 21863, was on May 05, 2023 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Jerry Don Lambertson Sr. who died on October 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.
All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or
(2) Thirty days after the personal
representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.
Patricia L. Lambertson Personal RepresentativeTrue 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 11, 2023
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19711
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ANGELO PANTOS
Notice is given that Angela Gibble, 8 Weavers Lane, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889; and Patti Mastrogiacomo, 12 Delaware Road, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, was on May 01, 2023 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Angelo Pantos who died on February 8, 2023, with a will.
Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.
All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.
All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or
(2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.
Angela Gibble Patti Mastrogiacomo Personal RepresentativesWorcester 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 11, 2023
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Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland
Eagle’s Landing Golf Cart Lease
Mayor & City Council Ocean City is seeking Proposals from qualified and experienced vendors to provide Golf Cart Lease options for the Eagle’s Landing Golf Cart Lease and for said work to be in conformity with the Proposal Documents.
Bid Documents for the E Eagle’s Landing Golf Cart Lease may be obtained from the Town’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Scott Wagner, at swagner@oceancitymd.gov or Gary Neal at gneal@oceancitymd.gov by calling 410-723-6643 during normal business hours, or via the Solicitations tab on the Town’s (https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/procurement-bids/ ) website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. 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 on T Thursday, June 08, 2023 at 9 am, located at 12367 Eagles Nest Road, Berlin, MD, 21811– E Eagle’s Landing Golf Course for any questions concerning the Proposals Documents. The last day for questions will be on T Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 3pm. The Addendum will be posted by close of business on M Monday, June 19, 2023
Sealed Proposal Documents are due no later than T Thursday, July 6, 2023 by 3:00 p m and will be opened and read aloud at the Mayor and City Council Session held on T Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 1:00 p m Bids are to be submitted to the Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Attn: City Manager; Room 230, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842 and must note the name of the solicitation (EEagle’s Landing Golf Course) on the outside of the package.
Late Bid Document will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation.
(May 12, 2023) Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro reported Monday that the department has 81 seasonal officers and public safety aides so far this year, as compared to the 90-person roster the department had this time last year.
In his recruiting update to the police commission, Buzzuro said seasonal officers are entering the police academy. No prospects are left in the hiring process.
The department ended up with 23 new seasonal police officers, plus six returning officers this year as compared to 37 new officers and five returning last year.
The department came out with more public safety aides than last year, hiring 52 compared to 2022’s 48. There were 40 new seasonal aides with 12 returning. One of the new aides was a seasonal officer in training who changed hiring tracks.
“We generally will lose one to two the first weekend then it stabilizes from there,” Buzzuro said after Mayor Rick Meehan asked if they could expect to lose more while officers were in academy. “We may lose another, just maybe a couple within their academy experience, but not many once they get through that first couple days or that first week.”
Meehan asked if one of the reasons some prospects don’t make it through the hiring process is because they have smoked marijuana within a certain period before applying, which would disqualify them from being hired.
Joinocpd.com states that if someone has smoked marijuana within a year of applying to the OCPD they are automatically disqualified.
Buzzuro told the commission it is still longer than one-year for now, but that the change is coming.
Buzzuro said that the psychiatric test and polygraph test often bring up integrity issues that disqualifies applicants.
“There is a difference in the caliber of applicants that we saw in years past, and I think that some of that has to do with where we are in current times,” Buzzuro said.
Meehan wondered if the laws that dictate how long it has to be since someone smoked marijuana to get hired as a police officer are staying consistent with the changing laws in the state.
Buzzuro told the Meehan and present city council members that he would be briefing them the next day about marijuana legislation.
City Manager Terry McGean said Tuesday after a council work session that the subject will not be brought up at the city level for discussion. He said any changes to the policy would need to be made at the state level.
Buzzuro also presented the Chief’s Update to the commission, which compares monthly crime statistics to the last three years.
Resort police conducted 188 more traffic stops this past April compared to April of last year, according to the data.
Statistics in OCPD’s top 25 calls to service showed that traffic stops have been on the rise in April for the last three years, with 420 conducted in 2021, 550 in April 2022 and 738 this past April.
Suspicious person or activity reports went slightly down this year, moving from 81 reports in April of
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All local business proceeds to United Way benefit lower shore neighbors in need
(May 12, 2023) United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, in partnership with the Ocean City Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association, is looking forward to welcoming back guests and visitors for the 2023 summer season. The Dine, Stay and Play program will again feature local hospitality and recreational organizations as they demonstrate giving back to the community and creating local impact.
Local restaurants, hotels, entertainment and sporting venues can sign up with UWLES to participate.
Each business chooses their promotional menu items, or stay and play specials, and designates a portion of those sales to UWLES to help impact one in three local neighbors.
All proceeds stay local for UWLES and their nonprofit partners who help Worcester and other lower shore county neighbors in need.
Participants benefit from free digital and print marketing through radio, newspaper, television and social media campaigns throughout the summer season.
Media partnerships for the promo-
tion include Delmarva Public Media, iHeart Media, WMDT-47, Independent News Media, Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce.
This opportunity for both locals and visitors to help support and recognize the importance of the hospitality and tourism industry and the community – all while giving back – will run from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
This program reinforces the importance and significance of the hospitality industry in the region, while reminding patrons how they are helping thousands of local families by supporting community minded businesses. Restaurants, lodging and entertainment businesses of any size are welcome to participate.
For more information on how to get involved or become a participating business in the Dine Stay & Play United Program, contact Ryan Jackson, UWLES at ryan@uwles.org or Amanda Hailey, UWLES at amanda@uwles.org, call 410-7425143 or visit uwles.org/dinestayplay.
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES), now in its 78th year of local service, harnesses the power of the community to advance health, education and financial stability for all neighbors in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties.
UWLES and its community partners help empower Lower Shore residents by addressing barriers for better health, supporting educa-
tional success for learners of all ages, and strengthening economic security for local households.
UWLES provides direct services, collaborates with stakeholders, and supports dozens of local nonprofits to strengthen the entire community, impacting one in every three neighbors annually.
Through the Get Connected Volunteer Center, UWLES connects over 140 nonprofits with community members who want to get involved. For more information on United Way or to help make a difference, visit www.uwles.org, www.ShoreGetConnected.org, Facebook@uwles, Instagram@unitedwayles, LinkedIN@uwles or Twitter@UNITEDWAY_LES.
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2022 to 65 reports in April of 2023.
Calls from citizens needing assistance are trending down, with 94 this past April, 196 last year, and 237 in April 2021.
Calls for animal complaints dropped by over half compared to April last year, with 31 this April, and
66 in April 2022.
Domestic assault and disputes also went down, with 27 this past April, 37 in April 2022 and 46 in April of 2021.
Only 83 custodial arrests were made this past April while there were 116 last year and 149 in April 2021, and drug citations for marijuana de-
clined as well, with only three in April 2023, 12 in April last year and 15 the year before.
While arrests for firearms went up seven this year, there were four arrests in April 2022 and two in 2021, and arrests for knives trended down with only one in April this year, six last year and 12 the year before.
(May 12, 2023) Realtors issue a report each year on the Maryland Legislative session to summarize what will affect the real estate industry. Below are a few of the items from the report that have passed and have been approved by the governor:
• HB 11 (SB 483) Private Well Safety Act of 2023: Requiring the Department of the Environment to adopt regulations by Dec. 31, 2026, to identify additional standards for water quality testing; requiring the department, subject to certain funding and in consultation with the Department of Information Technology, to utilize an online portal to receive and upload certain information and to provide public access to the information; requiring the Department of the Environment to consistently share the information collected with the Maryland Department of Health and local health departments; etc.
• HB 23 (SB 746) Mobile and Manufactured Homes - Relocation Plans and Sales of Commu-
nities (Manufactured Housing Modernization Act of 2023): Altering requirements relating to relocation plans for mobile home parks to require a plan for park residents who will be dislocated as a result of the change in land use; requiring the owner, 60 days prior to entering into a contract to sell the community, to provide notice of the terms of the offer to homeowners in the community and provide them the opportunity to purchase the housing community; requiring the Department of Housing and Community Development to list certain agencies
to assist homeowners with the purchase of a community; etc.
• HB 36 (SB 100) Real Property - Actions to RepossessProof of Rental Licensure:
Requiring, in certain actions to repossess residential rental property, a landlord to submit to the clerk of the court evidence of compliance with local rental property licensure requirements and demonstrate that the landlord is compliant with the licensure requirements.
— Lauren Bunting is the Broker of Record for Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Ocean City.
(May 12, 2023) Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $174,742,218 in revenue from slot machines and table games this April.
It was the sixth-best single-month gaming revenue total in the history of Maryland’s casino program and represented an increase of more than $3.99 million (2.3 percent) compared to April 2022.
However, Oceans Downs did not contribute to that revenue stream, as
the Berlin casino reported a 3.7 percent decrease from the same time last year.
Total state gaming contributions to the state last month totaled more than $72.37 million, an increase of $522,884 (0.7 percent) compared to last year.
Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in April 2023 were more than $52.62 million an increase of
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(May 12, 2023) The Worcester County Commissioners have promoted Matt Laick to deputy director within Development Review and Permitting.
Laick stepped into his new role on May 1.
“Matt is a welcome addition to the leadership team,” DRP Director Jennifer Keener said in a news release.
“He has an extensive background in project management, which will be an asset to Worcester County, as we move forward with various projects, such as the comprehensive plan.”
Laick, who joined DRP as the geographic information systems analyst III in 2021, brings 23 years of management and local government experience to the position.
He previously served as the 911/GIS coordinator for the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security where he was responsible for coordinating GIS data across all the 911 centers in the state, as well as managing any special projects.
He also served as the director of the Mapping and Addressing Department for Sussex County where he was responsible for parcel mapping as well as a readdressing project for the entire
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$396,476 (0.8 percent).
Gaming revenues also support the communities and jurisdictions where the casinos are located, Maryland’s horse racing industry, and small, minority- and women-owned businesses.
Maryland’s six privately owned casinos — Ocean Downs Casino in Worcester County, MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Live! Casino & Hotel in Anne Arundel County, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City, Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County — offer both slot machines and table games .
The gaming revenue totals for April are as follows:
• MGM National Harbor (2,353 slot machines, 210 table games),
more than $75.49 million, an increase of more than $4.96 million (7 percent).
• Live! Casino & Hotel (3,830 slot machines, 179 table games), more than $62 million, an increase of over $3.2 million (5.5 percent).
• Horseshoe Casino (1,452 slot machines, 122 table games), more than $16.44 million, a decrease of near $2.5 million (-13.2 percent).
• Ocean Downs Casino (848 slot machines, 19 table games), nearly $8 million, a decrease of $308,141 (-3.7 percent).
• Hollywood Casino (702 slot machines, 19 table games), more than $7.481 million, a decrease of more than $984,000 (-11.6 percent).
• Rocky Gap Casino (618 slot machines, 16 table games), more than $5.37 million, a decrease of just over $391,000 (-6.8 percent).
Kathy Panco received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Coastal Association of Realtors four years ago in 2019 and now she has been recognized by the association with Realtor Emeritus status.
The award, which was presented at the association’s April 19 Realtor Fair at the convention center, caps an Ocean City career that began for Panco in 1982 and continues at Berkshire Hathaway.
The former physical education teacher made her mark in the real estate community with major transactions, such as leasing stores at the Inlet Village for local businessman Granville Trimper in 1993, followed by a $4.1 million transaction for
Along the way, she was a director of the Coastal Association, its president, Realtor of the Year, and an honoree for Realtor Community Service because of her involvement in local charitable fundraisers, including the Character of the Year for the Ocean City Paramedic Foundation and the local Calendar Girl fundraiser for the Ocean City Parrotheads organization.
Her other community involvement included the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, which she served as director and president, ultimately leading to her receiving the chamber’s Citizen of the Year Award and her second Key to the City from Ocean City government.
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county.
“It is an honor to serve as the deputy director of DRP,” Laick said in the release. “I look forward to working with all of the county departments, citizens, business owners and visitors.”
Laick received a bachelor of earth science degree, with a concentration
in meteorology, from California University of Pennsylvania, and he earned a masters of applied geography degree, with a concentration in geographic information systems, from New Mexico State University. He also served with the Bureau of Land Management in Las Cruces, New Mexico, as a geographer working on land ex-
changes and range management. He received project management certification from the University of Delaware. Laick is also a certified GIS professional.
The DRP deputy director is responsible for assisting the director with all aspects of development, review, permitting and other functions, including
staff supervision, and coordinating planning studies and documents.
Laick lives in Worcester County with his wife, Amanda, and two kids, Lily and Matthew.
When he us not working, Laick enjoys spending time in nature, kayaking, kite flying and exploring new adventures with the family.
(May 12,2023) Ocean City restaurants and other food service businesses continue to abandon the old throw-away model of dealing with food waste and instead are joining the ranks of food waste composters.
“As a country, we waste about 40 percent of our food,” Garvey Heiderman, owner of the Hobbit Restaurant, founder of Ocean Compost LLC and director of compost operations for Go Green OC, said.
In Ocean City, all of that food and other waste goes to Chester, Pennsylvania to be incinerated. But gradu-
ally, Ocean Compost and Go Green OC are changing that one restaurant and one mind at a time.
The two groups are working together to transform Ocean City into the first zero waste resort town in the United States.
In 2018, they conducted their first compost pilot program with The Hobbit restaurant, collecting nearly 2000 pounds of food waste in four weeks. Heiderman was driven when he realized that 51 percent of his restaurant’s waste was compostable.
The collection effort has grown exponentially since then. Last year, 12 restaurants participated, contributing 230,000 pounds of waste.
This year, nearly 30 restaurants are participating. The program is expected to divert between 500750,000 pounds of food waste.
Josh Chamberlain, founder of Go Green OC. “In 2023, we should surpass one million pounds of food waste diverted since the inception of our program in 2018 and grow our zero waste goals in tandem with our local allies.”
This might seem like a lot, but the resort generates about 35,000 tons of single stream waste a year.
One might assume that this is a massive effort, which requires a lot of machinery, staff and resources. But it is actually run with one staff person, one truck, a lot of trash cans, a Bobcat and 15 volunteers.
The process is pretty simple.
Tree services provide the wood chips for free. Ocean Pines provided leaves last year and Heiderman hopes to get more leaves from the community this year.
“You can compost anything organic, from wood chips, to leaves, to grass to food waste and bio-solids, to me and you.
“A lot of people have this misconception that it is eggshells and vegetable scraps and coffee grounds and that’s it.”
‘You can compost anything organic, from wood chips, to leaves, to grass to food waste and bio-solids, to me and you.’
Garvey Heiderman, founder of Ocean Compost LLC and director of compost operations for Go Green OCAlyssa Howard, the only paid staff person with Ocean Compost, weighs and picks up full trash cans from participating restaurants in the morning and brings them to the farm in Worcester County, where the composting happens. Volunteers meet Howard at the farm to unload the cans, slash open bags and pick out any contaminants such as plastic or rubber gloves. They rinse out the cans, let them air dry and reload the truck for the next pick-up.
“We are taking the food waste, which is our nitrogen-rich material, and mixing that with the wood chips, which is our carbon-rich material,” Heiderman said.
The ratio is three to one, wood chips to food.
This year, they have added Higgins Crab House North and South to the list of participating restaurants.
“The barrier to entry to dairy, seafood and meat is doing things on a larger scale and size to achieve a higher temperature range than an at home composter can reach.
“Once we get to a certain temperature range, everything organic will break down.”
Meat products decompose within a matter of weeks, according to Heiderman.
The compost pile is aerated with a blower that moves air through PVC pipes at its base. Pipes go under the pile to keep the core cool and the top of the pile warm.
It takes about three to four weeks for the active process to be done.
“When you have good fresh compost, you should get the forest floor scent,” Heiderman said.
Part of what we are trying to do here is to take food waste and yard waste and turn it into a valuable renewable resource that sequesters carbon and helps the waterways, Heiderman said.
“It’s hands on now because we don’t have money for heavy equipment, but we’ll get there.”
“Our approach is crawl, walk, run.”
The process is small scale at this point, even with a target of 300 tons of food waste. That is very small compared to industrial facilities that are composting tens or hundreds of thousands of tons.
“What we are trying to create is a pathway for recycling in Ocean City.”
“What we are doing is changing the thought process of people who are exposed to this and say this is the way things should be done.”
Heiderman emphasized the fact that this process is taking products that are considered waste, like food and wood chips, that would otherwise go into landfills and release methane and turning it into something good for the environment.
“The participating restaurants don’t save any money by composting, they simply do it because they believe in it,” he said.
“The composting agreement doesn’t cost the city any money. It simply redirects payment that would normally go to the incineration company to Ocean Compost for the weight they remove from the waste stream so it is a complete wash financially.”
“That’s how we [Ocean Compost] derive our revenue,” Heiderman said. The whole process would not work without the volunteers organized through Go Green OC.
Patrick Trate is on his second season with Go Green OC. Trate is an Ocean Pines resident and works Monday mornings throughout the season. He found out about the project through the local Sierra Club.
“We think this is fabulous and Sierra Club wants to support them any way we can.”
Sierra Club donated funding for trash cans this year.
Grey Lee of West Ocean City knows a couple of restaurants that participate in the program, but never knew there were volunteer opportunities. He found out through the Environmental Students Association at Salisbury University, where he is a sophomore.
“This is my first day volunteering. I am blown away,” said Lee.
“It’s not just that I want to come
out and do some work. It’s the entire city doing meaningful work. It’s small right now, but I can just imagine in the future that this is really going to blow up.”
He planned to go back to the university and do some recruiting for the project.
Katie Riley lives in West OC and works at The Hobbit and Our Harvest.
“I tried to start my own composting and it did not work. So I was looking for a local effort where I could compost,” Riley said.
“I wanted to give back. It’s really exciting to see my personal household waste turn into compost.”
Riley has been volunteering for a month but has been composting since last summer.
Currently, the compost is given
away for free because they don’t make enough to start selling it.
The project has a retired USDA agronomist running a full spectrum research study on the compost in a community garden in Bowie, Maryland.
They’ve gotten great feedback from everyone who has used it.
Right now Heiderman and Chamberlain are cherry picking businesses that will produce a product that will reflect what would be produced if all the restaurants in OC were participating. They expect to have a nutrient analysis at the end of the year.
For those interested in volunteering, donating or learning more about the composting effort in Ocean City, visit the Go Green OC website: https://www.gogreenwithoc.org/
Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-District 38) presents William Kozma with a Governor’s Citation in recognition of his demonstration of high integrity and ability on becoming an Eagle Scout. William Kozma, a senior at Stephen Decatur High School, has also served in the General Assembly Page Program during the 2023 Legislative Session.
The first-ever Anime Ocean City convention drew more than 4,500 participants from April 29-30. The convention featured dozens of vendors, guest speakers and celebrities such as Johnny Yong Bosh from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers franchise. Showrunner Mike Federali said he hopes to be back next year.
Christina Dolomount-Brown, left, president of the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club, welcomes new members, from left, Carole Spurrier, Kathy Outten and Jim Driggers to the group at the April dinner meeting.
Liz Engh’s kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary School has been working on persuasive writing. Their latest project was writing letters to others to try and change our world and make it an even better place.
Ocean City Elementary held an Arbor Day event on April 28 in the school auditorium, where students performed poems, skits and songs celebrating trees. While they had planned on having students help Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan plant a tree in front of the school building, it had to be canceled for rain. Pictured are Student’s trying to answer questions about Smokey the Bear.
Students in Laura Black’s Kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary School have been learning about forces and how to change the direction of a moving object. Pictured are River Kennedy and Morgan Connolly experimenting with push pin poles on a mountain to protect Tiny Town from falling boulders.
Ocean City Elementary School recently held its annual Worcester County Humane Society Care for Pets Drive. This year, the students, faculty and staff collected 627 cans of Friskies cat food, along with many treats, toys and supplies to help keep the Berlin no-kill shelter clean. They also raised $656 in monetary donations.
American Legion
Post 166 held its annual First Responders Award Program April 5, at which Worcester County Sheriff Deputy Mark Shayne was singled out for an award. He was unable to attend, so his award plaque presented by Legionnaire George “Bo” Spicer, was accepted on his behalf by Sheriff Matt Crisafulli.
Members of the Worcester County Garden Club recently visited Cross Farms in Showell to learn about growing plants hydroponically. Owner Carol Cross described the benefits of hydroponics and demonstrated the ebb and flow system in use at the farm.
Worcester Prep students, staff and volunteers braved wind and rain to build a new pollinator garden on April 1. Located by the school’s existing raised flower beds, the pollinator garden will offer five 8x4 garden beds, with each class in the first through fifth grade designing a 4x4 section. The garden is designed to attract and support Monarch butterflies, but also many of the species on the Maryland critical watch list.
The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club hosted the winners of its oratorical competition at the April 6 dinner meeting. Pictured, from left, are Dr. John McDonald, Head of School Worcester Preparatory School; Jude Damouni, first place, Worcester Preparatory School; Alexandro Pace, third place, Stephen Decatur Middle School; Lynn Barton, principal, Stephen Decatur Middle School; Avery Weber, second place, Stephen Decatur Middle School.
(May 12, 2023) Four Worcester County Commissioners sponsored legislation on May 2 that paves the way for a pilot program that would create a parking charge for out-ofstate people using the Shell Mill boat ramp in Bishopville.
With the signatures of Commissioners Chip Bertino, Jim Bunting, Eric Fiori and Caryn Abbott, the new majority in county leadership can now determine the feasibility of one of its ideas to drum up additional revenue.
The pilot program was approved in March, but a minor amendment was needed to implement it. Specifically, the code now adds “paid” to the parking zone designations.
The pilot program will charge outof-state boat ramp users $10 to use the north-county boat ramp. If the program is determined a success, similar charges will likely come to the rest of the county’s 14 other public boat ramps, which include the boat ramp on 64th Street in Ocean City and the ramp on Golf Course Road in
West Ocean City.
Back in March, Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said this move might just dissuade out-of-state boaters from using that specific ramp.
“We’re going to push these boat ramp users to other boat ramps,” Mitrecic said then. “If we’re going to do it, we need to do it with all boat ramps in the county.”
Fiori disagreed, saying that parking is so bad at other ramps that the public will need to weigh its limited options.
“By 9 a.m. on a Saturday, these lots are already filled,” Fiori said. “You’re not going to take your family and boat to another ramp because of a $10 fee.”
Commissioner Jim Bunting said that the county must start somewhere.
“It’s a problem (at Shell Mill boat ramp),” he said. “This helps us track who’s coming from out of state. We’re going to get it straight and we’ll have the ability to enforce the number of boats and trailers there. We won’t have them stacked up the road and blocking, loading and unloading.”
The pilot program will begin 45 days after the commissioners pass the legislation.
(May 12, 2023) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors election is beginning to take shape, although just two candidates are vying for one of three seats up for grabs this summer.
So far, John Latham, 59, and Elaine Brady are the only two candidates in the race to fill vacancies created by the departures of Directors Doug Parks and Colette Horn because of term limits, and Director Frank Daly, who is moving to Florida.
Latham threw his hat into the ring last month, following Elaine Brady, who filed her candidacy a month earlier. The deadline to file for election is next Monday.
“I have been a homeowner in
Ocean Pines since 2013,” Latham said last week. “In 2021, my wife and I decided to make Ocean Pines our full-time residence, as we love everything about the community.”
They previously resided in Pasadena, Maryland.
“I have been a volunteer for 20 plus years and knew I wanted to continue my passion for service in my community. I am the current president of the Marina Village Condominium Association which allows me to utilize my business and leadership skills to help control costs for our owners and make sure we address the safety, aesthetics and value of our properties.
“I also serve on the OPA Marine Activities Advisory Committee and assisted in recommending the upgrades at the Mumford’s boat ramp last year which resulted in much needed improvements to the ramp
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(May 12, 2023) The Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-0 to approve the solicitation of bids for the construction of a storage addition to the recreation center in Snow Hill on May 2, but not before some discussion about how county staff went about the process.
The funding for the project comes from the county’s Program Open Space grant, with $623,000 approved for it. County staff said that the storage facility is needed to address the overflow of fitness and youth sports equipment that is spilling over into the gym area of the recreation center.
Architectural drawings and specifications were provided to the county by the Salisbury-based Becker Morgan Group.
“This is a storage shed. Do we re-
ally need Becker Morgan (to come out on this)?” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic asked.
“I think before we move forward with plans for these types of projects, we need to put out a (request for proposal) for design,” Mitrecic said. “I haven’t seen (that), I don’t know what it entails. A storage shed to me means (four walls, a floor and a roof) … I don’t think we need Becker Morgan to draw up a storage shed. That’s just my opinion.”
Mitrecic clarified that he ultimately supports the need for the storage shed.
“Before we start doing these kinds of projects, we need to send out an RFP for the design first and see what we come back with,” he said. “think we could’ve gotten a high school draft student to draw up this shed.”
Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young pointed out that the foot-
(May 12, 2023) Ocean Pines Association and Maryland Coastal Bays Program will co-host a public meeting on the Jenkins Point Restoration Project at 6 p.m. Monday, May 15, in the clubhouse meeting room on 100 Clubhouse Drive.
Association President Doug Parks said the meeting will include an informational presentation from Maryland Coastal Bays Program.
“The Jenkins Point project is designed to use natural and naturebased techniques to enhance community resilience to sea level rise, flooding and coastal storms, and to enhance wildlife habitat to the greatest extent possible to support coastal
species,” Parks said in a news release. “The meeting is intended to give residents an explanation of the various aspects of the project, including the design concept of the work, and an introduction to the project team and contractors.”
To attend the meeting virtually, use the invite link: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_YTg3NDllNzctNjliNi00MDJkLWEyNjAtNGVjZDU1 MTYxZjUw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22625a6 322-2b2f-40fa-94f8d7dd44d78153%22%2c%22Oid%22 %3a%221bbee60b-d4e0-49eb-b4c6d257cae7f063%22%7d.
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pier.”
Latham said he planned to continue to seek solutions to provide ramp use for both residents and nonresidents and to see that fee structures are effective.
Latham said if he is elected his focus would be on OP’s finances to ensure the community has proper reserves to address road, drainage and other major projects.
As Latham sees it, it will be important to monitor the Route 90 bridge project and the Route 589 expansion to ensure the community has appropriate input.
He also prioritizes safety, fire and police protection.
“If elected, my goal will be to help make our community even better. I will use my business background in leadership, communications, and financial acumen to help drive the decisions on important issues that are in the best interest of the Ocean Pines community.”
Latham is a United States Marine Corps veteran and has a bachelor’s degree and a master’s in Business Management Studies from the University of Maryland, University College.
He currently works full time as the vice president of indirect and fleet GPO sales at Corcentric, LLC, a national procurement and financial automation consulting company.
print of the storage shed is a “sizable addition” that involves some utility relocation work.
“I’m not discounting anything that’s been mentioned but we have the solar installation behind the property, (it) has utilities running through this spot so again it’s a little more than say an Amish-built shed in the backyard somewhere. This is a building addition with utility (relocations) and it’s needed for that facility.
Mitrecic agreed that it’s not as simple as a backyard shed, but that no matter the degree of complexity, chances are that, had the county sent out an RFP, a firm the size of Becker
Morgan would not have been needed.
Commissioners Caryn Abbott and Eric Fiori agreed with Mitrecic, with Fiori saying that the designs, which indicate it will affect three-quarters of the existing building are perhaps a bit too complex.
“Looking backward on this, maybe (don’t) try to tie it into the building so invasively. (That) might be a little bit of cost savings,” Fiori said. “This is a need but again I support Joe saying we don’t need to hire a high-end firm for something like this.”
The next step will be having the commissioners award the construction contract.
Atlantic General Hospital to hold Anniversary Celebration
(May 12, 2023) Atlantic General Hospital Foundation is preparing to present one of its largest fundraising events, the annual Anniversary Celebration, with this year’s edition marking Atlantic General Hospital’s 30th.
Bob Kelly, president of Bil-Jac Foods, also known as Kelly Foods Corporation, has signed on to be legacy sponsor again this year.
He has said the continued endorsement has been important to him and his family for years. This year marks Kelly Food’s 19th consecutive year as Legacy Sponsor.
Kelly Foods and the Kelly family have contributed more than $231,000 to Atlantic General Hospital since 2004, with plans to continue the family tradition of giving to the community hospital as an annual sponsor of Atlantic General Hospital’s Anniversary Celebration.
Kelly’s father always believed it was important to give back to the community and he demonstrated this by contributing financially, in addition to volunteering his time to serve the local hospital in their hometown of Medina, Ohio.
“When I moved to the Eastern Shore in the 1970s, I remember what it was like when there was no hospital
in Worcester County. A local community hospital is not something that should be taken for granted. I encourage our community members to help support our local hospital in any way possible, especially during trying times,” Kelly said.
Bob Kelly’s father, Bill, and Bill’s brother, Jack founded Bil-Jac Foods in 1947 based on their passion to help dogs thrive by improving their nutrition through the best combination of ingredients, vitamins and minerals. Although the Kelly Foods headquarters is located in Medina, Ohio, they also have a presence in Berlin with their pet food plant that is located half a mile from Atlantic General Hospital.
Additional event sponsorships are available. Several sponsorship levels include a number of complimentary admissions to attend the celebration at Newport Farms Estate located at 10851 Hayes Landing Road in Berlin.
Guests are encouraged to wear cocktail attire for the outdoor event that will take place, rain or shine, during the evening of Thursday, May 18th from 6-10 p.m. Features of the gala include an abundance of sophisticated hors d’oeuvres, an array of stylish cocktails, and live musical en-
tertainment for your listening and dancing pleasure.
Visit www.agh.care/agh30 to submit sponsorships or purchase admissions.
ganization, and all gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law. For more information, please contact Laura Powell, Event Coordinator, at lspowell@atlanticgeneral.org or by calling the Foundation office at 410-641-9671.
According to my very unofficial and informal survey, the “mixed reviews” for this Po-faced smiley kid with the wonky eye is running about 95 percent against (Can you tell that I fall into that group?).
There also seem to be many questions about how much was spent from taxpayers funds to replace the current lovely-and appropriate-wave design with what seems to be an ad for Mac and Cheese. Many of us are also wondering why a Midwest marketing company was chosen. Was there even a serious effort to involve residents? If so, I sure missed it. The word boondoggle has been frequently used in local spot conversations.
We have many talented artists here who could have designed something that truly represents us other than that it is a place to smile. The OC could stand for OCNJ...I’m sure you can smile there too...or Orange County, California...etc.
In my opinion, the colors are not appealing, the image is juvenile and similar to so many other brand campaigns in today’s advertising and almost a million dollars was spent on something that is frankly embarrassing.
Is it too late to get the wave back?
Janet Farnham Ocean City
After reading the article “Resort marketing all smiles” (May 4, 2023) I had to pause and think about how almost one million dollars could have been spent to make the OC experience better for visitors, the workforce and residents.
The rebranding campaign seems a total waste of money and will continue to cost taxpayers.
Seriously, staff will be sent to Baltimore, Philadelphia and D.C to entice visitors? Making the downtown Boardwalk area feel safe would have been more worthwhile.
A lot of money could have been saved by asking the elementary schools to hold a contest to design a logo and the prize could have been a day pass to one of amusement parks.
A million dollars could perhaps have been better utilized to create affordable housing (or subsiding the cost) for the summer work heroes … like police and lifeguards.
The city should be doing all it can to make it appealing to those who would consider working here to keep us safe.
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“Well,” the collective voice of a Worcester County Commissioner majority seemed to say this week, “I guess we showed them who’s boss.”
That sums up what the commissioners said in a 4-2 vote to reject the board of education’s proposed budget and instead give county schools the minimum amount of funding the law allows.
That would be what the school system spent last year, all because the school board would not or could not satisfy the commissioners’ desire to see the budget dissected into an arrangement that would allow them to pick it apart bone by bone like a piece of fish.
In limiting school spending to what is known as “Maintenance of Effort” — state law forbids counties from budgeting less on education than they did the year before — the commissioners, led by Ocean Pines’ representative Chip Bertino, declared this was not a vote against education per se.
That is true in one respect: it was a vote against the board of education, whose state-granted autonomy the commissioners clearly resent. Most of that resentment arises from the fact that school funding constitutes roughly 45 percent of the county’s total spending, and the commissioners, who have cast themselves as warriors of fiscal conservatism, can’t touch it.
Even so, the commissioners have no business seeking fishbone-level authority over school spending because, as they would likely say to a taxpayer who questioned their budget details, it’s complicated; you wouldn’t understand it.
Especially unfortunate, however, is the commissioners’ attempt to justify this political power play by smearing school officials and board members as fiscally irresponsible.
That is a blatant attempt to turn the public against the board — and the school system itself — despite the commissioners’ assertion that this was not a vote against education.
Maybe and maybe not, but it is obvious that the commissioner majority has embraced the increasingly popular political notion that sometimes it’s more advantageous to make a point than it is to make sense. Regardless of who suffers.
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So, Charles Philip Arthur George (No Last Name) became King of England last week, ruining any chance I had as a possible descendent of the royal Stewart family of Scotland to ascend to the throne.
As would be expected, I was deeply disappointed by this turn of events, as it’s always been my goal to possess a great fortune, massive estates, pastures full of fine horses, and maybe the only gull-wing Aston Martin ever made but no real job to speak of.
the 1700s after having run out of people over there to annoy.
Apparently, that’s part of the Stewart genetic code — the annoyance gene, as it were — that drives them to do things that, well ... they didn’t cut off Mary Stuart’s head for nothing.
It may have been because she changed the spelling of her surname from Stewart to Stuart just to put on airs, or possibly it was her incessant whining about being locked up in various castles for 18 years because of some family squabble.
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By Stewart DobsonIn fact, it was in my high school yearbook under “Career Goals” that I wrote, “King of England,” figuring that I should state my claim publicly as early as possible to avoid the competition.
Charles, of course, at a year younger than I, would have been 16 at the time, thus making it a crapshoot regarding which one of us would actually make it to adulthood and beyond.
The way I figured it, if something were to happen to Charles — heaven forbid — the royal family might look at his brother, Prince Andrew, and say, “Nahhhhhhh, let’s see who else is available and my name might come up.
As most people have already figured out, none of the above is true, but it sounds good on paper, since my grandmother really was a Stewart, whose forebears emigrated to the United States from Scotland and Ireland in
The story handed down from one generation to the next was that Queen Elizabeth I ordered her head chopped off because Mary just wouldn’t shut up.
Unfortunately, I can’t connect the dots between me and any of the formerly royal, if headless, Stewarts or Stuarts, because their prominence faded and they kind of went downhill once they arrived here.
I say that after making one and only one attempt to trace my ancestry years ago. My brief sojourn into the past ended when the first thing I found was that a great-great-great something or the other was strung up in Delaware in the 1800s for being substantially less than a pleasant individual.
Considering that one possible descendent had her head cut off and another was hanged, it’s probably in my best interest to maintain a low profile and let King Charles do his thing, whatever that is, and leave the gull-wing Aston-Martin business to someone who can make the payments.
(May 12, 2023) Ocean City native Jimmy Charles will have a video shoot for his new song, “To Beach Their Own,” at Seacrets on 49th Street, Thursday, May 18 from 5-8 p.m.
Those interested in being in the video should wear bright colors, bathing suits, and costumes are encouraged. Check for specific casting calls on Charles’ social media.
The filming will take place at the newly renovated beach stage area.
The official opening of the beach stage area will be the next day.
Most of the music video was filmed in the Virgin Islands, but Charles said he wanted it to have some “hometown flavor and Seacrets
was the perfect spot.”
“To Beach Their Own,” written by Charles, Bill DiLuigi and Pete Sallis, is now streaming on all music platforms. The release of the video will be announced soon.
Charles is hopeful for another CMT.com debut of his video. The song has already started playing on many Trop Rock Radio stations.
“[The] song just puts a smile on my face every time I hear it and instantly gets me in a great mood and ready to hit the beach,” Charles said. “I’m hoping it does that for everyone who listens.”
Stream the song at https://jimmycharles.hearnow.com/to-beachtheir-own.
(May 12, 2023) Trimper Rides has announced that May 21 is Special Needs Day at amusements on the Boardwalk, and that groups that support special needs individuals and program will be able to receive a discount on ride passes that day.
The observance began in 2020, when Trimper Rides welcomed the Autistic Children’s Support Group of Worcester County, a group started by a Trimper Rides Board Member and shareholder, Wendy DiBou.
Each year company managers meet with DiBou and coordinates with her group leaders to bring those that are part of autistic children’s support organization an opportunity to enjoy the park as a group.
This year, Trimper Rides is inviting more special needs groups to participate.
In addition, the company is working with the Ocean City Life Saving Museum to provide a “quiet place” that day where anyone attending
Special Needs Day may go to get away from the lights and sounds of the park. There will be no additional cost for entry into the Ocean City Life Saving Museum on May 21 for people participating in Special Needs Day.
Guests must have a code for a discount and all codes are provided through an organization. All organizations requests must be received by May 12. To receive a discount code call 410-289-8617 or email marketing@trimperrides.com.
For more information on Special Needs Day, go to www.trimperrides.com/trimperevents/special-needs-day-atTrimper-rides/
Guests must have a code for a discount and all codes are provided through an organization. All organizations requests must be received by May 12. To receive a discount code call 410-289-8617 or email marketing@trimperrides.com.
(May 12, 2023) Summer Night Jams return to Worcester County Recreation and Parks this summer.
These free, family friendly festivities take place May 18, June 22, and July 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
May 18 is Sports Night at John Walter Smith Park in Snow Hill. Bring the family and get set to run and play. This night will be full of sports and team games.
June 22 is Outdoor Adventure Night at Newtown Park in Pocomoke.
Fish, kayak, play, and explore the great outdoors.
July 15 is Water Fun at Northern Worcester Athletic Complex in Berlin. Cool off from the summer heat, so wear a bathing suit and water shoes, and get ready to get wet.
For more information about the Summer Night Jams series, contact Tyler Keiser at 410-632-2144, ext. 2505 or email tkeiser@marylandscoast.org. No registration is required.
(May 12, 2023) This week we have the opportunity recognize Gold Badge member Ben Lewis. Ben retired after 35 years working as the director of quality assurances for America’s Division at the Crown, Cork and Seal Co. manufacturing plant in Fruitland, Maryland. He then started a 2nd career working for the Town of Ocean City as a supervisor at for the Public Works / Maintenance Division. Ben is currently retired and “living the dream” with his wife, Diane, in Roanoke, Virginia.
Ben has been a member of the
OCVFC for 58 years. He served as a cadet from 1962 through 1963, joining the Volunteer Fire Company in the spring of 1965. Firefighter Lewis served in a variety of roles during his 29 years of active service, including both as a line officer and as an administrative officer.
As a line officer, he served as captain on the 1939 Persch 75-foot ladder truck; lieutenant on Engine 712, a 1967 Ford, and captain on our 1st Tanker, a 1974 International (This writer can vividly recall Firefighter Lewis responding on the Tanker to any fire in West Ocean City).
(May 12, 2023) This week 80 years ago, the Allies were in the process of rounding up and capturing more than a quarter-million Axis soldiers remaining in the French Protectorate (colony) of Tunisia.
Tunis and Bizerte had been captured on May 7. Tunis, the capital of, and largest city in, Tunisia, with a current population of 725,000, was captured by Commonwealth troops. The American 9th Division, commanded by Major-Gen. M.S. Eddy,
captured the 3,000-year-old port of Bizerte. It is the northernmost city in Africa and today has a population of 230,000. The Americans then left Bizerte, so that the French could make their grand entrance, the next day.
The G.I.s quickly composed a doggerel about “Dirty Gertie From Bizerte.”
Hid a mousetrap ‘neath her skirtie, Dirty Gertie from Bizerte Roll zee eyes and make ze flirty, Wears no chemise and wears no skirty,
(May 12, 2023) The Worcester County Public Works department will offer an agricultural scrap tire collection for county farmers on May 20 and 22, at the central landfill in Newark.
This event is for Worcester County farmers only an is not open to homeowners or area businesses. Farmers will be permitted to deliver scrap tires without restrictions, provided the tires come from a Maryland farm that is based in Worcester County.
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Administratively, Ben served on the board of directors and the Equipment Committee. He served as chairman of the Annual Banquet Committee for eight years. He also chaired the committee responsible for the gala celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company.
Firefighter Lewis remembers the expectation of young men living in Ocean City or West Ocean City during the ’50s, ’60s and ‘70s was to serve their community as volunteers in the Lions Club, the American Legion or the volunteer fire department.
He chose the OCVFC because it was action-filled, provided a brotherhood among all members, and most importantly, offered an opportunity to protect his community during any type of emergency.
Ben recalls the most significant events of his firefighting career to be the building fires on the Boardwalk during the ’70s. He also wanted to recognize his late wife, Sherry, and other members of the OCVFC Ladies
The department is being aided in the even by the Maryland Department of the Environment, Maryland Environmental Services and and Maryland Farm Bureau, The Department of the Environment will reimburse Worcester County for costs up to $60,000 for transporting and disposing of the scrap tires it collects.
For more information, contact Worcester County Recycling Manager Mike McClung at 410-632-3177.
Wears wan veil and wan nightshirtie.
All ze soldats in Bizerte Vant to meet wiz zis here Gertie, Drink ze toast to Dirty Gertie.
Vas wan cute keed when she’s zirty!
Strapped it to her kneecap purty, Baited it with Fleur de Flirte, Made her boy friends’ fingers hurty, Made her boyfriends most alerte!
She was voted in Bizerte, Miss Latrine for 1930.
Dirty Gertie from Bizerte
Saw the Captain, made ze flirty, Captain zink she verra purty, Lose his watch and lose his shirty, Call ze general alerte.
The gendarmes look for Dirty Gertie
From Casablanc’ to Gulf of Sirte, Haz any one seen Dirty Gertie?
At 9:30 a.m., on May 9, Fifth Panzerarmee commander Gen. Gustav von Värst reported to Gen. Hans-Jürgen von Arnim that, “...our armor and our artillery have been destroyed. Without ammunition and fuel. We
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delaware botanic gardens
beer and pretzels
Auxiliary, for providing hot drinks to the firemen battling those many multi-alarm fires during the long bitter cold nights.
Lewis said his greatest accomplishment as a member of the OCVFC was being provided the opportunity to serve his community and assist his friends and neighbors during their darkest time of need. He also wished to express his pride in the members and leadership of the OCVFC for their foresight and efforts in building a “state of the art” facility (Station #5) on Keyser Point Road in West Ocean City.
We salute and thank Firefighter Lewis for his years of service and dedication to the safety of the citizens and visitors to Ocean City.
For membership information or to learn more about your volunteer fire company, please visit www.ocvfc.com
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Delmar
Elizabeth Matthews, 79, of Delmar, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at her home. Born Oct. 29, 1943, in Steubenville, Ohio.
She was the daughter of the late William Joseph Appel Jr. and Mary Louise Lynch Appel.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ernest Matthews; two daughters, Theresa Elizabeth Haggerty and her husband Andrew, and Barbara Lynn Matthews; grandson, Nicholas Andrew Haggerty; two sisters, Janet Appel Strong and Judith Lovelace; and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 12, 2023 at St Francis de Sales Catholic Church on Riverside Drive in Salisbury where friends may visit from 10:30-11 a.m.
Interment will follow in Springhill Memory Gardens in Hebron.
Friends may visit from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, May 11, with prayer at 7:30 p.m. at Bounds Funeral Home on East Main Street in Salisbury.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Elizabeth to the Joseph House, 812 Boundary St., Salisbury, Maryland 21801.
Visit boundsfuneralhome.com to share stories and memories with the family.
LORNA B. PEARRE
Berlin
Lorna B Pearre, 81, of Berlin, passed away on May 7, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.
Lorna was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, James Pearre Sr.
She is survived by her daughter, Stacy Shaw (David) of Middletown, Delaware, and her three grandchildren. Burial services will be private.
JOYCE GRACE ELDER
Greensburg
Joyce Grace Elder, 72, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.
Born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Roy Calvin Bataille and Betty DiFloria Bataille.
She is survived by her husband, Theodore “Ted” Elder; children, Kimberly Ann McAllister of Bishopville, Jeremy Robert Elder of Whaleyville, and Roy Calvin Bataille III (Amber) of Harrington, Delaware; six grandchildren, Drew Birch, Autumn
Houck, Roy Bstaille IV, Taryn McAllister, Dalton Bataille and Colton Bataille; and six great-grandchildren, Caleb Birch, Colby Birch, Lincoln Houck, Layton Cropper and Elliott Houck.
Also surviving are a niece, Rena Bataille, and her son, Devin Bataille.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Calvin Bataille Jr., in 1976.
Joyce was the co-owner and operator, with her husband, Ted, of Elder’s Garage in Whaleyville.
She attended SonRise Church in Berlin, had been a pen pal writer for many years, enjoyed ceramics and most of all loved her family.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Rev. Daryl McCready will officiate. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m., prior to the service. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Berlin.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Joyce’s
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shall fight to the last.”
Thirty minutes later, Gen. von Värst’s emissaries reached the headquarters of 1st Armored Division’s commander, Ernest N. Harmon, to request an armistice. II American Corps commander, Gen. Omar Bradley, instructed Gen. Harmon that, “...the terms of surrender are unconditional.” At noon, those terms were accepted.
Gen. von Arnim surrendered to V Corps commander, Gen. Sir Charles W. Allfrey, on May 12. He had concluded that, “...even without the Allied offensive, I should have had to capitulate by June 1, at the latest, because we had no more to eat.”
That same day, the Italian Duce promoted Gen. Messe to marshal, obviously inspired by the German Führer’s promotion of Gen. Friedrich Paulus to field marshal, at Stalingrad, in the hope that he, unlike Paulus, would not surrender. The result, however, was the same.
The new marshal designated his Chief-of-Staff, Gen. Giuseppe Mancinelli, to negotiate surrender to Monty’s Eighth Army, rather than the First Army, because Lt. Gen. MarieLouis Koëltz’ French XIX Corps was a part of Gen. Sir Kenneth Anderson’s First Army, and the new marshal did not want to risk surrendering his army to the French! Marshal Messe surrendered, together with the remnants of his First Italian Army, the next day to Gen. Sir Bernard Freyberg’s New Zealanders.
When Gen. von Arnim surren-
name to the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company at 214 N. Main St. Berlin, Maryland 21811.
Letters of condolence can be sent to the family via burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.
Park
Michael Anthony Liewald, 45, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023, at Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore. Born in Takoma Park, he was the son of Wayne and Cleda Liewald.
Michael graduated with the class of 1995 from Parkdale High School. After which, he moved to the Ocean City area with his family.
Through the years, Michael worked vigorously to obtain his college degrees and ended with his masters of education from Wilmington University.
While attending school, Michael worked as a server and bartender
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dered, the haughty Prussian expected to be met by his opposite number. When this did not occur, he requested an audience with Supreme Allied Commander, Dwight D. Eisenhower. The American general refused. He did, however, get to visit the U.S., as he was held in a POW camp, in Mississippi, until his release in 1947!
Almost 275,000 battle-hardened German and Italian veterans had marched into captivity, most of whom were shipped to P.O.W. camps in the U.S. These soldiers, together with those lost in the previous four months, and their equipment, could have been better used to defend Sicily, or to relieve Stalingrad. The cost to the Allies had been 70,000 casualties.
A victory parade was held at noon on May 20, 1943 on Avenue Maréchal Galliéni in Tunis, but French soldiers loyal to Gen. Charles de Gaulle refused to march with those loyal to Gen. Henri Honoré Giraud. The British were disgusted with both, saying, “French! They make a lot of bloody noise, now, when it’s all over. Never saw any of ‘em anywhere near the Jerries [Germans]!”
Next week: Third Washington Conference
Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at wimbrowlaw@gmail.com
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forming many friendships and touched many lives throughout the years.
Following his education he began working with troubled teens at a local counseling center. After some time, Michael was offered a counseling position at C. Milton Wright High School in Baltimore, where he loved all of his coworkers and being a counselor to all of the students.
In his spare time, you could most likely find Michael spending time with family, friends and his dogs.
He enjoyed attending concerts of the Dave Matthews Band, as he attended over 40 shows. He also loved to travel and sing karaoke.
Michael may have lost his battle with lung cancer but he fought as hard as he possibly could to the very end. He passed peacefully surrounded by the people he loved the most.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Christa Andrews and Caryn Liewald; three nieces, Cameron Andrews, Calyssa Guns and Cailyn Guns; two aunts, Valerie Buchanan (Mike) and Cynthia Nelson (Danny); many cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Warren M. Liewald, Hellen L. Liewald, Mac C. Nichols, and Corda M. Nichols; as well as, one aunt, Carla Kaufman; and one uncle, Clifton Liewald.
Cremation followed his death. There will be a celebration of life from 1-6 p.m., Saturday May 13, 2023, at the Golden Sands at 10900 Coastal Highway in Ocean City. All are welcome to come spend some time with the family or just drop in to pay respects as there will be no formal service.
Letters of condolence can be sent to the family via burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.
Ocean Pines
Betty Ann Raymond 83, of Ocean Pines, passed to eternal life April 20, 2023, from a decades-long and complicated heart condition.
With her at the end at PRMC in Salisbury were her immediate family, consisting of husband, Bob Raymond, 88; her daughter, Patti McDermott; and grandsons, Evan and Shane; along with their Pastor Frank Harpster of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.
Also in attendance by FaceTime, were Betty’s son and daughter-inlaw, Tim and Kim Raymond, of Millsboro.
Mrs. Raymond was born Sept. 25, 1939 in Hampstead, Maryland, to Helen and Harry Luckabaugh and their four children; Joan, Ray, Bob and Jean (all now deceased).
The family moved to Baltimore during World War II where Betty and
her siblings grew up.
The Luckabaughs were early members of Ascension Lutheran Church where they all remained until leaving home.
They were quite musically inclined, and the three daughters sang for the USO during the Korean War.
Betty had a lifelong love of singing, and she participated in choirs in school and church throughout her entire life, and many friends and family were blessed to have her sing at their weddings.
As a student of the second graduating class of Parkville High School, Betty helped to write their alma mater. Betty sang soprano in her church choirs (and solos) for virtually the rest of her life.
She and husband Bob were wellknown Karaoke singers in Baltimore, Delaware, Ocean City and Florida for all of their married lives.
They were literally thrown together in an accident involving an auto/motorcycle in Connecticut in June 1969 and married Dec. 18 of that year in what many called a “story-book romance,” (it was written by Carol Ann Ellis in Grey Shore magazine several years ago).
Betty graduated in 1957 from Parkville High School in Baltimore County.
After graduating as a registered nurse from Union Memorial’s nurs-
ing school in 1960, she worked locally, and in Washington state and D.C. hospitals until she retired in 2004.
Most notable of those positions held, was nurse/manager of the Albert Witzke free clinic in East Baltimore for most of the 90s.
Betty loved adventure. She and her husband took frequent motorcycle trips out of state.
She loved the beach and pools, spending many summer-time hours with the “pool ladies” at White Horse Park.
When the weather got colder, she and Bob would travel, in their RV, to Florida, where they made many lifelong friends.
The two of them loved to travel and made trips to the Caribbean, Europe and Hawaii. In her travels, Betty would always try to include a visit to a festival or open market to view and buy jewelry. She would often design pieces for herself and others.
The couple loved to party. They were always welcoming hosts, and many will remember their frequent parties where music, shooting pool, as well as a dip in the pool, were enjoyed by all.
Betty’s door was always open to neighbors, friends and acquaintances on weekends, holidays, and any time of day or night. She was known as the life of the party, the joke and story-
teller and the entertainer. Many of these parties were held at their son Tim’s bar, the Kildaire Tavern in North Baltimore.
The Raymonds moved festivities to the ocean when they both retired in 2004. Last year they moved with daughter Patti and her two sons to their current Ocean City address.
Both husband and wife sang in St. Peter’s church choir from 2004 until shortly before the covid pandemic. Additionally, they performed live music shows at bars, libraries, nursing homes, etc. on the Eastern Shore and in Southwest Florida.
Recently, their daughter Patti (and sons) have been singing karaoke at the Marriott Hotel on weekends in Ocean City, continuing family tradition.
Mrs. Raymond has been cremated, and her remains will be placed in the columbarium at St. Peters where her husband will be placed with her upon his demise.
A memorial service will be held for Betty at St. Peters at 1 p.m., Saturday June 24, 2023. A reception for friends and guests will follow in the church’s fellowship hall.
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 easternshorecremation.com.
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(May 12, 2023) The Worcester Prep boys’ lacrosse team captured its third consecutive Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship title, winning 16-5 over the Gunston Herons last Friday on its home field in Berlin.
“Playing Gunston for the third time this season, this would be the most meaningful game, since it was winner takes all. In sports, it is never an ideal situation to have to beat a team for the third time in the same season,” said Prep Coach Drew Haugh. “Overconfidence, not respecting the other team, taking them too lightly, just thinking you just have to show up, are all things that coaches worry about, and spend a lot of time in preparation trying to convince their team not to ever underestimate the opposition. Don’t just assume you are going to win because you have already beaten them twice … The Mallards seemed to take that advice to heart, as they stormed out of the gates, scoring the first 10 goals of the game, before Gunston was able to notch their first goal.”
Worcester netted six goals in the first quarter.
At halftime, the home team led 124. After three, the Berlin squad held a 15-4 advantage. Both teams scored one goal in the fourth quarter.
The Mallards accomplished their
season goal of a three-peat as ESIAC champions.
“It truly was a team effort. Everybody got some playing time,” Haugh said.
Senior captain Griffin Jones led Worcester with seven goals and two assists.
“Most of Griff’s goals were highlight-reel goals,” Haugh said. “His stick skills, his dodging, the accuracy of his shot, you rarely see in the game of lacrosse.”
Senior captain Jack Gardner chipped in with five goals and three assists.
“Jack is an incredible attackman. He has a shot like a howitzer, that few goalies are able to save,” Haugh said.
“He has a nasty face dodge, and his size and strength allows him to dominate his defenders, and find the back of the net.”
Junior captain Cole Campbell tallied two goals.
Sophomore Ryan Mann added a goal and five assists. Sophomore Jack Lynch also had a goal.
Junior goalie Connor Ferguson recorded eight saves.
Haugh also praised the performance of the Prep defense.
“The defense was exceptional, as Baylor Hoen, Owen West and Ansh Batra put a vice on the Gunston attack. Long stick midfielder, Cole Campbell, played lights out, as he
dominated on ground balls, clears and takeaways,” he said. “Dylan McGovern dominated ground balls, cleared the ball at will, and shut down Gunston’s best offensive player. Max Carpenter played a fabulous game, picking up ground balls, clearing and playing excellent short-stick defense.”
Worcester finished the season with a 10-4 record.
“The season was fantastic,” Haugh said. “With our top assistant coach, David Watts, coming on board this season, the kids were treated with an excellent coach. Also, back for his second year coaching, Colton Haugh, did a great job. And, we could always count on Coach Matt McGinnis to lend a hand when his schedule allowed. Coach McGinnis has a wealth of knowledge in the sport of lacrosse and his expertise was always welcomed.”
Several Mallards earned All-ESIAC awards.
Jones, Gardner, Ferguson, Campbell, McGovern and Mann were recognized for their performance.
Hoen received honorable mention accolades.
Jones was named ESIAC Player of the Year.
He scored 82 goals in 2023 – a new single-season school record – and had 36 assists. He totaled 118 points – a new single-season record.
For his career, he racked up 147
goals and 103 assists, for a total of 250 points. He lands in fifth place for alltime points at Worcester. Wyatt Richins holds first place with 310 points.
Gardner tallied 60 goals and 21 assists this season.
Ferguson finished 2023 with 191 saves – a new single-season school record.
The team is only graduating two players – “the dynamic duo” of Jones and Gardner – but they were big contributors during their high school career.
“Those two seniors are the heart and soul of this team. They can’t be replaced,” Haugh said. “There is a ton of goals and assists heading out the door. However, we have been blessed to have had these two. Their on-field leadership, their off-field leadership, the production from them in practice and games, is unrivaled.
“We just hope the younger players can see how good somebody can get at this game when they put in the hard work, play in the offseason, and dedicate themselves to be the very best,” he continued. “Although we are losing two of the best players in any league, we feel confident that we will be in good shape with the players we have returning and the eighth-grade players that will be coming up. We believe there is no reason we can’t be going for a four-peat, next season.
(May 12, 2023) Eight Stephen Decatur tennis players will compete in the MPSSAA regional tournament, May 16-17 in Cambridge.
The Seahawks will be in the 2A East Region II brackets.
Sophomore Emily Ferguson and junior Briggs Pugner will play singles.
Ferguson received the No. 1 seed in her bracket. Pugner is seeded second.
Junior captains Matt Beck and David Janney are seeded first in double competition. The pair won their division last year as sophomores.
“David and Matt have a target on their back being defending doubles champions, so they have to have their ‘A’ game every time they take the court,” said Decatur Coach Steve Berquist.
Sophomore Anika Karli and junior Kalli Nordstrom received the No. 2 seed in their doubles bracket.
Senior Sarah Tarr and junior Jacob Ritz are in the No. 4 spot in the mixed doubles Region II bracket.
“Matt and David finished the season strong at first doubles winning all their matches and Jacob Ritz and Briggs Pugner are playing their best tennis of the year,” Berquist said. “I am very excited for them and think they will all make a big splash at regionals.”
Berquist said they are setting up some matches with elite former Decatur tennis players to prepare for the tournament.
“We are also reaching out to some of the elite local players from other schools to hit with,” he added. “They have to step up their games to playoff gear. There’s no second chance so you have to be ready to go right out of the gate.”
Coach Jamie Greenwood is pleased with the way the Lady Seahawks are playing going into the tournament.
“I think we look good. We finished with a win over Worcester Prep, which I was really happy about,” he said. “I think it’s a good springboard into the regional tournament for the four girls that are playing.
“It’s definitely come a long way.
We’ve got a week and a half to finetune things and push them to work on little things,” Greenwood continued.
He said the Seahawks need to battle the entire match and not give up.
“They need to stick with it thought the whole match. They play two out of three sets at regionals so it’s not one and done,” he said.
During the season, Decatur plays one set to eight points. For the tournament, its best two of three sets.
“It’s going to be a longer match and that’s what we’re working on at practice and playing those six-game sets and getting used to that,” Greenwood said.
(May 12, 2023) The Worcester Prep girls’ tennis team will compete in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference tournament on Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. in Easton.
“The team is super excited to participate in the ESIAC tournament this year, and we’re glad that other schools in the region wish to play as well,” said Prep Coach Kevin Chalk. “The tournament atmosphere at ES-
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(May 12, 2023) The Stephen Decatur boys’ lacrosse team had three days of practice to fine-tune between the Bayside Conference championship game against the Easton Warriors and the MPSSAA regional tournament.
“We need to just build off what we didn’t execute,” Decatur Coach “Hoffy” Hoffman said after his team’s 15-9 loss to Easton in the conference championship in Berlin on Monday.
“We just didn’t value the ball. We didn’t give a chance for our defense to rest and that’s what it really came down to. We were on defense the whole time and our guys are exhausted and then our second slides aren’t coming. When we had possession we had it a short amount of time and gave it right back.”
Freshman John Fohner scored three of Decatur’s nine goals.
Freshman Ashton March and sophomore Luke Popielaski scored two goals each.
Junior Evan Oglesby and sophomore Ashton Clarke netted one apiece.
Freshman Declan Horan recorded 10 saves in goal for Decatur.
“They killed us on ground balls. Typically, the team with the most ground balls wins,” Hoffman said. “I just think they were so tired from being on defense for as long as they were and when you’re fatigued you start forgetting the little things. And then on offense, I think a lot of the guys felt they had a lot of the pressure on their backs and they didn’t. They needed to attack as a team instead of as an individual.”
Decatur received the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye in the MPSSAA 2A East Region II bracket.
The Seahawks will host the No. 3 James M. Bennett Clippers, today, Friday, at 6:45 p.m.
During the regular season, Decatur won, 18-6, over Bennett.
“We’ve got to value the ball, we need to be more patient on offense. When our defense is tired we need to recognized that and give them the time to recuperate,” Hoffman said. “It’s tough for some of these guys. We’re a fast-paced offense, were a lot of run-and-gun. These guys are very talented and very quick and we like to move the ball, but sometimes, you’ve got to alter your game depending upon how the game is playing out.”
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IACs is distinct from a typical match during the season – there’s a different level of energy and intensity. There’s something kind of thrilling about following the team’s progress as they advance further in the bracket.”
Five schools will be participating in the tournament –Worcester, host Saints Peter and Paul, Gunston, Salisbury Christian and Salisbury School.
The tournament will be single elimination with brackets for singles and doubles competition.
The team trophy will be awarded to the school that accumulates the most points during the event.
Chalk said the tournament will be even more competitive than last year’s event.
(May 12, 2023) Coach Lindsay Owens thought the Stephen Decatur girls’ lacrosse team played well overall in the Bayside Conference championship on Monday against the Queen Anne’s Lions in Berlin, but added that it was far from their best game.
“I thought our defense did an outstanding job considering Queen Anne’s had possession for the majority of the game. We could not finish in the back of the net on attack and also did not take enough shots overall,” Owens said after the 9-3 loss. “It’s almost impossible to win a game only scoring three goals. Queen Anne’s goalie did a great job in the goal and their speed really challenged us. We will learn from this game and improve on our weaknesses to keep growing stronger.”
Junior Sadie Kauffman scored two of Decatur’s three goals. Senior Kayla Brady netted one.
Junior Addison McDaniel recorded six saves in goal for the Seahawks.
Decatur (8-4, 8-5 overall) received the No. 1 seed in the MPSSAA 2A East Region II and a first-round bye.
The Seahawks will play the No. 5 Easton Warriors, today, Friday at 5 p.m. in Berlin.
During the regular season, the Seahawks topped the Warriors, 19-6.
“The girls are very excited for playoffs and are mentally and physically ready,” Owens said. “The relationships they’ve built this season are strong and they are playing to keep their season alive. In order to be successful in the postseason, we need take one day and game at a time, keep playing together, stay confident, and make every possession count on all parts of the field.”
“A lot of schools in the ESIAC have very deep and talented teams, so there’s not really going to be any easy matches,” he said. “My advice to the team will be to treat each match separately and not to look too far ahead in the draw.”
Singles players will need to remember the importance of footwork and consistency, and doubles players should be attacking at the net again and again, Chalk added.
“I think my overall message to the team will be to enjoy the competition as opposed to letting it cause anxiety,” he said. “When the stakes are higher, it’s easier to forget your technique and tactics. I’m hoping that the team can stay focused enough to play at the level that I know they’re capable of and win the big points.”
(May 12, 2023) The Stephen Decatur boys’ outdoor track team came in fourth place and the girls’ squad took sixth during the Bayside South Conference championship meet last Tuesday in Salisbury.
“Overall, our athletes worked hard at this meet and did well, but unfortunately we were missing eight athletes due to AP testing and other family commitments,” said Decatur Coach Brenda Hommel. “If all athletes had been present, both teams would have likely placed one rank higher in the team scores and our girls’ 4x800 team would likely have broken the Bayside South record time of 11:09.
“I know the athletes were frustrated with not being able to compete, but hopefully they will rise to the level of competition needed at the Bayside Conference meet this week,” she added.
Nine Bayside South schools participated.
“We saw less PRs in this meet than in previous meets, which may have had to do with the weather or possibly fatigue,” Hommel said. “At this point in the season we are now using our most competitive athletes in our meets, which means most of them are having to compete in three or four events often times leading to a drop
in performance particularly in later events in the meet.”
Parkside won the boys’ competition, scoring 143.5 points.
Washington finished in second, with 116.5 points, followed by Wicomico (94) and Decatur (90).
Decatur athletes who placed eighth or better and scored points for the team were: seniors Logan Bradshaw (200-meter dash, fifth, 24.05 second), Nick Moreno (800meter run, fourth, 2:16.90) and Nick Purnell (shot put, eighth, 35 feet 10 inches), juniors Patrick Haines (110meter hurdles, sixth, 19.81 seconds; 300-meter hurdles, sixth, 47.90 seconds), Ethan Justice (3,200-meter run, first, 10:37.40; 1,600-meter run, second, 4:45.10) and Floyd Ke’nai (long jump, seventh, 17 feet 8 inches), sophomores Ed Quick III (300-meter run, seventh, 48.25 seconds; 110meter hurdles, eighth, 20.13 seconds) and Amarian Manuel (long jump, fourth, 18 feet 3 inches; triple jump, fourth, 38 feet 10 inches), and freshmen Collin Pennington (3,200-meter run, second, 11:08.30; 1,600-meter run, third, 5:02.10; 800-meter run, sixth, 2:22.90) and Braydon Bell (800-meter run, fifth, 2:19.50).
Justice, Bell, Pennington and
(May 12, 2023) The Stephen Decatur softball team earned the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye in the MPSSAA 3A South Region II.
The Lady Seahawks (16-2) will host the winner of Thursday’s No. 4 Arundel Wildcats vs. No. 5 Chesapeake Cougars on Monday at 4 p.m.
After the final game of the season against the Easton Warriors last Wednesday, he said, “… by like the third inning or so we kind of got loosened up and started putting some hits back-to-back and the girls really started to come together like they have been playing. Those last three innings were some of our best hitting all year … all solid line drives, everyone was striking the ball well, running hard, just making good decisions and that’s all you can ask for …”
sophomore Ethan Cowder placed second in the 3,200-meter relay race (9:03.70).
Cowder, Justice and sophomores Alex Ward and James Uebel came in fourth in the 1,600-meter relay event (3:50.40).
Manuel, seniors Logan Bradshaw and Jaden Holland, and sophomore Donovan Henry took fifth in the 800meter relay race (1:39.04).
Holland, Uebel, Manuel and Bradshaw finished sixth in the 400-meter relay race (47.21 seconds).
Parkside won the girls’ competition, tallying 165 points. Wicomico was runner-up with 145 points, followed by James M. Bennett (107), Snow Hill (90), Washington (78) and Decatur (60).
Decatur athletes who scored points for the team for placing in the top eight were: senior Mayah Garner (high jump, sixth, 4 feet 6 inches), juniors Tiara McDonald (400-meter dash, fourth, 1:06.16), Macy Woroniecki (3,200-meter run, third, 12:47; 800-meter run, third, 2:38), Sauna Vick (300-meter hurdles, seventh, 55.39 seconds), Lexi Kliphouse (discus, seventh, 63 feet 9 inches) and Adelaide Weber (discus, eighth, 63 feet), sophomore Alessandra Fernandez (1,600-meter run, eighth, 6:49.50), and freshmen Lotus Wise (long jump, second, 15 feet 4 inches;
triple jump, second, 31 feet 2.5 inches; 200-meter dash, fifth, 27.09 seconds), Ellie Cheynet (800-meter run, eighth, 2:46.40) and Mackenzie Purnell (shot put, eighth, 28 feet 2 inches).
McDonald, Wise, Garner and sophomore Peyton Redmond took fourth in the 800-meter relay race (1:56.82).
Woroniecki, Cheynet, McDonald and sophomore Nevaeh Horton placed fourth in the 1,600-meter relay event (4:40.40).
Vick, Redmond, Garner and freshman Jordan Carrigan crossed the finish line seventh overall in the 400-meter relay race (55.57 seconds).
All the Bayside Conference schools – from the north and south – will come together for a meet today, Friday, at 12:30 p.m. in Cambridge.
“I am continuing to make a few adjustments in events going into the conference and regional meets as I still have a few athletes jockeying for position in events,” Hommel said earlier this week. “This is great to see at this point in the season because it is an indication of passion for the sport and willingness to push themselves to their potential. I expect to see some of our best performances of the season at the Bayside Conference meet, which I will be quite happy with.”
Scott Kurtz“We will need to be peaking at the plate to be successful in our region,” said Decatur Coach Scott Kurtz. “Obviously, we want to pitch well, defend well, limit mistakes, but a run at states will come down to our hitting. Gotta score runs to win.”
Kurtz thought the Seahawks finished the regular season playing well.
He said the group will focus on sustaining that into the playoffs.
The goal, he added, is to get through the region and back to states.
Decatur won the program’s first regional title since 1991 last year. The Berlin squad finished in the top four in the MPSSAA 3A state tournament, falling to Chopticon, 14-0, in the semifinals, in 2022.
(May 12, 2023) “So, what kind of surfboard should I ride?”
This is a question that budding surfers and experienced ones alike are bound to ask at least once and probably many times in their surfing careers.
Typically, a beginner would do well to choose a board with substantial length, width and thickness, something that would paddle and catch waves with a certain amount of ease.
Stability also comes into play and a board with the aforementioned characteristics would generally provide a good amount of this much desired stability.
Surfing, and especially learning to surf, can be tough to do at times. A board that basically “over floats” the beginner is a good way to go.
And how about the more experienced surfer?
Granted, there are different degrees of experience but most anyone who has surfed for a while will have a pretty good idea of what type of board they would like to ride.
A lot of variables can come into play, influencing a good decision, and frequently a more experience surfer will have more than one board.
This notion of having more than one board will have much to do with the wave conditions of the day or the locale of where the surfing is being done.
The North Side of Indian River Inlet will differ from the waves of Ocean City, Maryland, and so too with the waves of Assateague Island.
When a surfer starts to acquire two or more boards it’s generally referred to as a quiver – as in a quiver of arrows.
This is kind of like a golfer with a bag of different golf clubs for different shots on different sections of a golf course – like having the right tool for the particular job at hand.
All of these factors can have a bearing on choosing the “right” board.
To make it even more confusing, none of this discussion can be set in stone although certain parameters and measurements will generally be accepted.
Most shapers will have developed templates and measurements that have proven to work well in the water.
This will come about over a period of time and does not happen out of thin air.
A lot of the knowledge can also be “borrowed” from existing boards or board makers who are willing to share their experience and know how.
Certainly, this is how it’s worked for me.
Particular shapers will often become known for making a particular “genre” of boards as in short, midrange, or longboards.
Lots of these shapers will have their own favorite shapes and can be a go-to person for that particular type of board.
So where does all of this discussion leave us?
In my estimation it comes down to the desire of the surfer and what can be found in the market place.
At times, a particular type of surfboard can almost become fashionable or style oriented.
Surfers can almost become like sheep and simply follow the crowd or ride what their closest friend is riding.
A rule of thumb is to ride what works best for you and your particular situation and the waves that you like to ride.
Yes, the advice of the shop owner or employee can be utilized, but ride what works best for you.
This search can be a process and can take some time, but hopefully, in the end it will be well worth the time
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor Rich Ferro(May 12, 2023) The Stephen Decatur baseball team received the No. 1 seed in the MPSSAA 3A South Region II and a firstround bye.
The Seahawks will host the winner of Thursday’s No. 4 Crofton Cardinals vs. No. 5 James M. Bennett Clippers on Saturday at 1 p.m. in Berlin. “Playoffs are a totally different monster,” Decatur Coach Rich Ferro said last week. “We’ve got to make sure we’re competitive and just have good practices and focus.”
Decatur (16-2) faced Bennett twice during the regular season, and won, 6-0 and 12-2.
“We need to stay healthy and hit versus tough pitching, play defense and make sure we are prepared,” Ferro said earlier this week. “It’s now a five-game season. We will see how we do.”
and effort.
— Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City.