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Bull riding MOU could be updated Promoters want to add post-event country music By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 13, 2022) Although the details are still sketchy, a bull riding event planned for early next month may add a country concert element to its packed roster of bucking bovines and associated vendors. The inaugural Bull on the Beach Professional Bull Riding, or PBR, competition and Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo is set to kick off — literally — on June 3 with the first of three consecutive daily shows. The acts are set to feature roughly 40 riders and 70 bulls bucking and twisting across a platform of dirt spread across a portion of the inlet parkSee COUNCIL Page 4
Bus contractors’ board of educ. workaround fails Request to up hourly pay, mileage dies in 4-3 vote By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 13, 2022) Worcester County taxpayers will not be footing extra money for bus contractor salaries and mileage costs after a request to help boost their pay checks narrowly died at the hands of four commissioners. The county commissioners huddled for several hours Tuesday See COMMISSIONERS Page 8
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Weekend storm batters Springfest Event ends two days early as nor’easter lumbers off Mid-Atlantic coastal area By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (May 13, 2022) Springfest ended abruptly last weekend after a nor’easter parked off the coast gave Ocean City visitors a little more than music, crafts, food, and fun. The storm threw everything it had at the resort: gale-force winds and torrential downpours, leaving organizers no choice but to make the
call on Saturday to cancel the remaining Springfest events. But before the storm rolled into town, visitors were able to take in two days of Springfest, which occupied most of the inlet parking lot. “Thursday was actually a really good day,” Ocean City Special Events Director Frank Miller said this week. “It started out feeling like a Friday…and eventually petered out.” According to Miller, nearly 16,000 people walked through the festival gates on Thursday. While it was not as high as attendance last
year, or pre-covid when 19,000 people attended the first day of the fourday festival because of a good weather forecast, it was a respectable number of people. He also said on Friday, 13,365 people attended, or less than half of the number of people who typically attend on Friday. Springfest is what Miller described as the type of event that draws 100,000 people. Before the event began, he said Thursday would be the better day of the four-day weekend because the foreSee NOR’EASTER Page 3
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Springfest was doomed from the announcement of impending foul weather, but it did not stop some people from coming out on Thursday and Friday to find steals from vendors, nibble on their favorite concessions, and listen to some jams.
Nor’easter punches out Springfest Continued from Page 1 cast called for rain, and he was right. By Friday, 60 percent of the 250 vendors in attendance packed up and left. At approximately 4:40 p.m., city officials announced that Springfest would end at 8 p.m. on Saturday, because of the approaching storm. At the time of the city’s announcement, it was unclear whether the band Starship would perform hits like “We Built This City,” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” as scheduled on Saturday night. A little bit later, the band’s singer Mickey Thomas agreed to perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday. But things took a turn for the worst. “Due to the current coastal storm and the absence of event vendors who left early, Springfest will not open today as expected,” city officials said
in a Facebook post, adding that Mickey Thomas and his band were still scheduled to take the stage at 8 p.m., yet food and beverages would not be available for concertgoers. The latest forecast called for wind gusts up to 45 mph and up to three feet of flooding late Saturday in through Sunday. The Starship concert was ultimately canceled by 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Miller said many city officials were involved in the decision to cancel the events, including emergency services, the police department, and City Manager Terry McGean. The weekend storm was considered to be a 30-year storm, Miller said, and the last time a storm like it came through was in the early 1990s. Despite all the planning that goes into a major event like Springfest, the
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one thing that cannot be controlled is the weather. “The event, regardless of the risk of weather, is a family-friendly and free event that is always worth doing,” Miller said, adding it creates a great experience for most people. He also said many lessons were learned from this past weekend, both positive and negative, that the special events team can use to modify Springfest in the future.
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Council asked to approve post-event concert Continued from Page 1 ing lot inside a makeshift arena with bleachers and VIP seating. Representatives from organizer Triple Creek Winery attended a work session with City Council members Tuesday to discuss the approval of a memorandum of understanding with the city for the event. The agreement includes things such as dates, times, instructions for setup and tear down, and details of a cost share agreement from a portion of ticket sales. It does not, however, mention a concert that organizers Alex Spies and Bobby Pastorius brought up during the meeting. “When the PBR show is over, we plan on having a country-themed band come in and take advantage of the arena and seats and bleachers that are already there and entertain people a little bit longer throughout the evening,” Spies said. Spies and Pastorius envision the concert will be separate from the bull riding shows and require a completely different ticket from regular attendees and members of the general public. However people who purchase VIP tickets for the bull riding event will have access to the concert for free. Pastorius said the exact cost of the concert tickets is not set, as organizers are still interviewing bands to decide on the acts. While discussing the details, Councilman Mark Paddack expressed concerns about the difficulty of clearing the arena of most of the attendees to bring some of them and others back in for the concert. He also pointed out that Jellyfish Festival, which is marketed heavily as a music event featuring multiple bands, is set to be going on at the same time on the beach at the other end of the inlet lot. “I’m not sure at this late stage [about] having that kind of conflict with our other promoter, he’s promoting music and Triple Creek is promoting professional bull riding and not necessarily bands,” Paddack said. Pastorius said that they have never opened a post-show concert to the general admission ticket holders or members of the public, but they al-
ways host parties for the VIPs after bull riding events. “That’s the time where the cowboys come in and interact with the people that bought the VIP tickets,” he explained. “All we’re looking to do is expand that so the general public can participate in that to some extent.” He added that he and the other organizers are not trying to compete with Jellyfish and would be fine scrapping the concert for the general public if it is an issue. “We’re not looking to compete or overlap or overwhelm another event, we want to stay in our lane kind of,” Pastorius said. “And the city has been more than gracious to us in everything they’ve provided. We’re just trying to make it the best experience possible. It’s a new kind of event in the town. We want people to have a great time and want to have us back in this type of arena.” Pastorius and Spies also said that revenue from the concert could be part of a cost share agreement they drew up to give the city $5 of every $50 bull riding ticket sold, or 10 percent of all VIP passes, in exchange for $75,000 from the tourism development grant fund to help support the event. The organizers requested money from the city last month, citing higher costs for equipment and other expenses due to the pandemic. The cost share details, as well as opening and closing times and other aspects of the bull riding event are included in the MOU that Special Events Director Frank Miller presented to council members Tuesday. The document has no details about the concert, though, which City Solicitor Heather Stansbury said need to be added before the agreement can be signed. Those details include anything specific to the concert, such as cost share plans for the tickets sold, as well as any different rules and regulations that will need to be followed. Stansbury pointed out that council members may want to include language that is more in line with other concert MOUs, as the bull riding event is not the same.
Yet because time is of the essence with the event three weeks away, Miller suggested that council members approve the MOU as written with a clause that an addendum with the concert details could follow for later review. “I think it’s in the best interest of the town to approve this without the concert aspect and then look at it separately,” he said. “… Because my understanding of what this is right now is different than it was an hour ago.” The four council members who attended Tuesday’s meeting — Paddack and Councilmen John Gehrig, Frank Knight and Tony DeLuca — unanimously approved that request. Knight also added that he hopes the organizers are able to make the concert work for the VIPs. According to the MOU, the organizers will build an arena of bleachers and haul in “a specific soil mixture” to create a footprint for the event in the parking lot across rows AA-F, and in a small section in row G. The agreement will allow the organizers to begin setting up in a small part of the event space as early as 7 a.m., May 25, with setup within the full footprint to begin the morning of May 31. The removal of all of the dirt and equipment must be finished by 6 p.m., June 9, which was extended from 11 p.m. June 8 during Tuesday’s meeting. Doors will open at 9 a.m. June 3 and 4 and allow vendors to set up and
sell merchandise until the start of the shows at 6 p.m. The shows on those days will be held from 6-8 p.m., with the concert after, and then close down at 11 p.m. On June 5, doors will open at noon, with the bull riding show set from 2-4 p.m. The agreement does not require the organizers to pay for the loss of revenue for holding up the parking spaces. City Manager Terry McGean said the expected lost revenue for the roughly 200 to 400 spaces that would be used during the time the arena will be set up was estimated at about $22,000. He said that while the city is eating that cost, officials expect to make up for it with the added economic benefit that the event will bring in on its own. Initially, the organizers were set to sell 15,000 general admission tickets — 5,000 per show – for $50 each. But with the added VIP tickets, they have said they anticipate selling 4,000 general admission tickets per show and another 500 to 1,000 VIP passes for a higher price. Pastorius said Tuesday that they have sold about 2,000 tickets total, which he said is on par or ahead of schedule to meet the 15,000 goal. Triple Creek is also hoping to make the bull riding event an annual occurrence for the next three years, but Miller said that detail was not included in the MOU because staff members want to see how everything goes for the first event to determine any tweaks or changes.
Park’s off-road beach closed (May 13, 2022) The storm that beat up the Maryland coast over the weekend did so much damage to the Oversand Vehicle area on the Maryland side of Assateague Island National Seashore that park officials closed it to the public with the hope that it can be reopened on Saturday A statement from the park said the beach had been badly scoured and had narrowed significantly some places and was totally impassable in at least
one place. In addition, a large percentage of the OSV boundary markers were lost or destroyed. Despite service’s efforts, officials said they could not guarantee that this section of the beach will be opened by Saturday because of continuing wind conditions and high tides. For general information about the Seashore and park activities access the park’s web site at www.nps.gov/asis or call 410-641-1441.
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City will continue leasing property to Greene Turtle By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 13, 2022) The owners of the Greene Turtle on 116th Street will continue leasing nearby city property for parking and storage after working out terms of a five-year agreement with staff members. Ocean City Council members approved the new lease, which ups the rental price from $4,000 a year to $4,433, at a work session Tuesday. The current lease expires June 30. City Manager Terry McGean explained that the lease covers 10 parking spaces behind the city’s wastewater pumping station across the street from the restaurant and an See LEASE Page 7
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Lease covers equivalent of 11 parking spaces for 5 yrs. However, that situation is different because the lots already existed and the restaurants did not need to pay for any construction. In the case of the Greene Turtle, the owners paid $50,000 to build the parking lot behind the pump station, which McGean said resulted in a $50 per space reduction from the $453 total, for $403 per space. That amount — times 11 with the 10 parking spaces and one storage space — equals the lease total of $4,433 per year.
Continued from Page 6 11-by-33-foot space used for storage within the city-owned Jamestown Road Park. To figure out the amount in the new lease, staff members assumed the storage area was the equivalent of a parking space. They compared the cost to the $453 per space rental amounts for parking spaces at the public safety building that the owners of Skye bar and Dead Freddies pay to determine the amount.
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The owners of the Greene Turtle on 116th Street have renewed an agreement with the city to lease 10 parking spaces and a storage spot across Jamestown Road on city-owned land for another five years.
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Commissioners vote against school bus drivers’ pay raise Continued from Page 1 to tackle a more $11 million fiscal 2023 budget shortfall. And among the discussions that included a great deal of cutting and money moving, Commissioner Ted Elder moved to dip into the general fund for about $135,000 to give county bus drivers a bigger raise than board of education members agreed to Ted Elder provide. “I think this will keep them all on line and keep them happy for another year,” Elder, a former bus driver, said of the request to raise the drivers’ hourly pay from $25 to $26 and mileage allotments from
$1.62 to $1.65. And while commissioners Josh Nordstrom and Diana Purnell jumped on board with Elder’s request, Commissioners President Joe Mitrecic and Commissioners Jim Bunting, Chip Bertino and Bud Church voted in opposition. Members of the Worcester County Bus Contractors Association have been vocal about their need for a significant pay raise with costs for fuel and maintenance sailing through the roof as of late. Representatives pleaded with members of the board of education to raise their hourly pay by $1.29 more than the raise they were already getting for a total $26.29. Board members refused, so association members solicited the
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county. And while commissioners were sympathetic, as the bus contractors are required to not only fuel their buses but also pay for maintenance and ownership costs, they could not justify overstepping the board of education and digging into taxpayers’ pockets when the county is already struggling with finances. “If we start jumping in and doing the negotiating for the school system, I think we’re creating a bad situation,” Bunting said. Mitrecic said he is also concerned about fairness, as he fears cafeteria workers, janitors and other employees could come to them with complaints of pay discrepancy. “I think we let the board of education deal with their employees and if
they start losing employees, or start losing bus drivers, they’re going to have to make the adjustments,” he said. Elder argued that bus drivers are already hard to come by, as supervisors have reported challenges with hiring for summer school. He said the $135,000 figure, which is the estimated cost of the change, does not really affect the county’s overall budget. He also warned that if the commissioners do not agree to help with compensation, there could be a serious issue come fall. “If you vote against this that’s fine, but I’m going to give you fair warning that next year you’re going to have an issue with people getting to school,” he said. “And I’ll be the one to say I told you so.”
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State Highway Administration contractors work on traffic signals above the 17th Street intersection on Philadelphia Avenue Monday.
Traffic signal work will lead to lane closures on highway (May 13, 2022) The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will be repairing and upgrading traffic signals on Coastal Highway from May 9 through June 30. During the work, motorists can expect single-lane closures on Coastal Highway from 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays.
Traffic signal repairs and upgrades will occur at the following locations on Coastal Highway: 17th, 74th, 77th, 81st, 85th, 100th, 118th, 123rd, 127th and 130th streets. Drivers are asked to use caution as they approach the work zones over the next month.
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A tram drives along the Boardwalk last Friday during a training exercise. City transportation officials have had some turnover with tram drivers since training started last month, but recruitment efforts are not stopping.
OC struggling to keep tram drivers after training begins By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 13, 2022) After several weeks of training, employment projections for Boardwalk tram drivers this season are not as “rosy” as transportation officials originally described. “It’s not a cake walk, it’s tight,” Transportation Operations Manager George Peak said of the tram training route during a Transportation Committee meeting on Tuesday. “The pier end, the turnaround’s real tight,” he continued. “But once they really get it down, they got it. Returning drivers, they do it once or twice, they’re good to go again.” Today, Peake said he has 20 of the 25 needed tram drivers and 20 of 25 conductors on staff. Three of the drivers have commercial licenses, which are necessary to move the trams from the station to the Boardwalk. Drivers without the licenses cannot driver anywhere but the boards. After a 2021 season wrought with driver shortages, officials had pretty much filled all the necessary tram positions after a hiring blitz in January. But the numbers went down after training started the third weekend of April. The turnover led to Public Works Director Hal Adkins describing the outlook for drivers as “not as
rosy” as it initially was, although Peake said he plans to get back out and keep recruiting. And while the tram season was supposed to kick off officially last weekend for Springfest, Peake said the service only ran on Thursday because of the stormy weather. He said he does not know whether nixing the routes the other three days will have a major effect on revenue until later. And while the trams did run for real, the cancelation did not stop officials from completing driver training. Peake said those efforts will continue until the next time the trams run for real for Cruisin’ Ocean City in two weeks. After that, the tram season will officially kick off on Memorial day weekend and run through Labor Day, with some event weekends scheduled into the fall. When drivers train, they take passengers and run the route like normal. Peake said the passengers do not have to pay, and that many of them are happy to ride along and help with the efforts. A total of two trams run during the exercises. Transportation Committee members also discussed the tram schedule Tuesday, which is set to run from noon to midnight once the season begins.
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City transportation department officials are evaluating submissions from two companies to handle advertising on buses and trams for the next six years.
Ocean City evaluating transit ad providers By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 13, 2022) Ocean City transportation officials will decide in the next few weeks whether to stay with a long-standing company for bus and tram advertisements or jump ship to
a new one. For at least 10 years, New Yorkbased Vector Marketing has done the town’s bidding for the ads plastered on the resort buses and Boardwalk trams. But now, Public Works Director Hal Adkins said the current con-
tract is expiring and another company is vying for a shot. Adkins explained that federal transportation laws require local jurisdictions to solicit requests for proposals to shop around for ad contractors, with a specific list of in-
surances and other contract details to be considered. The requests went out recently and Vector and another company, Gateway Outdoor Advertising out of New Jersey, answered the call. Adkins said Gateway handles advertising for the Delaware Transit Corporation, which operates as DART First State. The company handles all public transportation in the state of Delaware, including in Fenwick Island and other beaches above the Maryland line. City Manager Terry McGean opened the submissions at a work session Tuesday and council members voted to forward them to a committee — made up of Adkins, Transit Manager Rob Shearman and Transit Administrator Brian Connor — to evaluate. Adkins said the trio will go through the details and make a recommendation on which company to hire, likely before the end of May. The contract covers all advertising for transit vehicles. The company chosen will sell space to customers who will place ads on the sides, fronts, backs and tops of the city’s buses and trams. Adkins said the companies that answered the solicitation are skilled in selling transit ads and will garner profits from how much is sold, according to the contract. The staff report said the city stands to make $165,000 in revenue from the ads. Members of the city’s Transportation Committee also discussed the proposals during a meeting Tuesday. Councilman Tony DeLuca, who sits on the committee, asked Adkins whether staff members are happy with Vector. “From a staff level, we are pleased with them thus far,” Adkins said. He added, though, that officials have not been able to tap into some advertising markets like they had hoped. For example, he said it was initially expected that Boardwalk shops would advertise on the trams, but that has not been the case. “They always had hundreds of thousands of people walking up and down the Boardwalk and didn’t need to put the money into it,” Adkins explained.
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Bus mask mandate lift positively received Drivers, passengers do not have to wear face coverings anymore on public transit By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 13, 2022) Most Ocean City bus drivers and passengers are pleased that they no longer have to cover their faces when traveling across the resort, and officials expect the good vibes to persist through the summer season. “The reaction from the public is a big ‘yay, thank goodness they’re gone,’” Transportation Operations Manager George Peake said of the reaction to the lifting of a mask mandate on public buses during a Transportation Committee meeting
Tuesday. But while the result has been good, the road officials had to maneuver to be allowed to permanently remove masking signs at the end of April was confusing and full of unclear directives. Transit Manager Rob Shearman walked committee members through the last weeks of the mandate, which was in place for all transit vessels across the country and initially set to expire on March 18. A week before that date, federal officials extended the mandate another month to April 18, citing direction from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials. But on April 13, they struck again and tacked on another three weeks, which pushed the end date to May 3. That requirement was short lived, though, as a federal
Council talks with SHA about transit projects in resort By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 13, 2022) Long-anticipated improvements to Route 90 are still a top priority of Ocean City Council members, but other projects are not far from their minds. State Highway Administration District 1 Engineer Jay Meredith summarized a list of planned and current local transportation projects at a work session Tuesday and recieved feedback from council members. And from a study to narrow down the most pressing issues on Route 90, to addressing a long-standing stormwater runoff problem in front of the Princess Royale on 91st Street, the list covers a lot of ground. Meredith said the Route 90 “Planning and Environmental Linkages,” or PEL, study will address long-term transportation needs such as traffic operations, capacity, safety, pedestrian and bicycle access, and emergency evacuations along the busy corridor. The study’s cost came in at $85,000, which the state will fund, and he expects the work to finish by December. Then once results are received, standalone projects will be identified and prioritized. Mayor Rick Meehan and members of council have said consistently that they want the Route 90 work be a top priority. Meredith went over other projects Tuesday as well. The list is broken down into six categories: signal-related, median, signage, Route 50 bridge and bridge approach, Route 90 and miscellaneous. On Route 50, desired work includes repairing and replacing fencing, reSee HOTEL Page 12
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signs, and signs on all of our buses was not going to be immediately returned by a stay or an executive order or something which would make us after that turn around and put them all back up,” he said. The signs officially came down by the end of that week once local officials determined that the mandate was likely not coming back, although they made it clear that any driver or passenger who wants to wear a mask still can. Peake said some drivers have opted to continue wearing them, while others are not. In any case, he does not see any problems with the change. “I don’t anticipate any issues like last year when we had to enforce the mask mandate,” he said. “It’s all good news.”
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charge is,” Meredith said. Public Works Director Hal Adkins and City Manager Terry McGean also brought up concerns they received from residents in live in a condo behind Embers on 23rd Street. The residents said that they are worried about getting in and out of their homes with the major redevelopment of the property, which includes plans for a microbrewery and other elements. McGean said the area is tricky because no public right-ofway exists, just a private drive for Embers. He said several solutions exist that include moving stop bars and changing signals, but that each come with their own challenges. Adkins urged officials to keep an eye on the area as the weather warms to determine the best way to address any issues that arise. Councilman Tony DeLuca also pointed out that he would like to see some attention paid to helping tourists “reach the beach.” He explained that traffic coming into Ocean City during the summer is rough, and suggested solutions like adding overpasses to routes 404, 213 and others. “I still think every summer it gets worse and worse,” he said.
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Special event zone begins Tues. Speed limit reductions, fine increases in effect for Cruisin’ Ocean City (May 13, 2022) With thousands of car enthusiasts in the resort area next week, Ocean City will be designated a “special event zone” beginning Tuesday, May 17 through Sunday, May 22, during the Cruisin’ Ocean City event. The special event zone reduces established speed limits in the zone and increases fines for violations. Additionally, legislation signed in 2020 allows for increased penalties for specific motor vehicle violations. Similar to the enforcement of
laws that apply in construction zones, violations in the special event zone will result in increased fines or, in some cases, arrest. During this period, 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 Police, 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 “burn-outs” 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.
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Resident response plans highlighted after high rise fire Incident forced residents of North OC condo to evacuate By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 13, 2022) Residents of highrises were reminded this week to pay close attention to their buildings’ emergency plans after a transformer fire at a north Ocean City condominium forced a wide-sweeping evacuation. “We would like to remind people who live in high-rises to know what their building fire protection systems are,” Ocean City Fire Department Spokesman Ryan Whittington said. “That includes things such as fire doors, fire alarm systems, the sprinkler system and just understanding the role that they play in their building protection.” The advice came after reports from the department that crews were called around 12:30 p.m., May 8, to the High Point North Condominiums on 114th Street for a transformer fire on the seventh floor. The situation was under control by just after 1:30 p.m. and no injuries were reported. However the incident, Whittington said later, was a stark reminder of what could go wrong in those types of incidents. “If everyone plays a good neighbor and makes sure that things such as fire doors to the transformer room, fire doors to the stairwells are closed, it adds a significant layer of protection to the residents of the building,” he said. Whittington said Delmarva Power officials are still investigating the incident but initially found that it was caused by an issue with company equipment as a result of stormy weather. He said crews found smoke on the seventh floor, and because of the way high-rises are constructed, it had permeated some of the upper floors as well. The building has 15 stories but Whittington said he does not know how many people were occupying it at the time. While no injuries occurred, the pillars of smoke prompted firefighters to evacuate the whole building. Whittington said the evacuation was not mandatory and that two residents opted to stay. City transportation officials sent a bus to pick up the evacuated residents and take them somewhere safe and away from the wind and rain outside. The residents have since returned to the building. Whittington said he does not know how much damage was caused overall. “I”m not sure if they were able to get the smoke out of the building with a fan or whether they had to make any repairs,” he said.
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Spinning tires Charles Edward Wolf, 35, of Reading, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City Police just after midnight on May 8th near 37th Street and charged with possession of a deadly concealed weapon, DUI, and various traffic violations. Police said Wolf was behind the wheel of a truck that slammed its brakes to stop at the intersection of 59th Street and Coastal Highway. When the light turned green, about 10 seconds later, Wolf reportedly hit the gas, causing the truck tires to spin, before accelerating at a high rate of speed southbound. Driving conditions at the time of the incident were poor due to a nor’easter bearing down on the resort area, according to police An officer who saw Wolf stopping and leaving the intersection, said he then saw the accused switch lanes without a turn signal, hit the brakes and swerve around a vehicle to avoid hitting it, before passing another vehicle. Police said wolf was clocked going 60 mph in a 35-mph zone. Police attempted to stop the car, but said once it did and they tried to approach, Wolf drove away. The officers got back into the patrol vehicle and chased after Wolf before he turned into a nearby condominium complex on 37th Street. The officers who approached Wolf said they could smell alcohol on his breath. Police said Wolf’s door was opened and one officer spotted a knife in the driver’s door map pocket. He was arrested and taken to police headquarters.
Hit-and-run Frank Douglas Kerns, 28, of Bishopville was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 10:30 p.m. on May 7 near South Ocean Drive and charged with hit-and-run, negligent driving, and several other traffic infractions. Police responded to reports of the hit-and-run vehicle crash at approximately 10 p.m. and found on their arrival a debris field near the driver’s side of a Ford Fusion parked in a parking lane on South Ocean Drive. Included in the debris field was a wheel and tire assembly with an axle sticking out of the center of the wheel, and a cap that read “Jeep.” When officers found the Jeep, it was missing the passenger-side front tire and leaking fluids from the engine. The driver of the Jeep was Kerns, who told officers he did not know how the crash happened and continued to drive home. Police also said Kerns admitted to not calling the police because he knew what he did was wrong. Continued on Page 57
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Starks told police he just met Kee and another passenger at a nearby pub. He also denied knowing anything about the drugs in the vehicle. Kee was also asked about the drugs, and according to police, he avoided the question. Police said Kee’s behavior was indicative that he knew about the cocaine. Police also said since the car was Kee’s, he was responsible for everything inside it. The other three passengers said they Zchameir Kee did not know anything about the drugs in the vehicle, and as a result, Kee was arrested for possession of cocaine. He was then placed into the squad car, and according to the officer’s report, Kee did not have any white substance on his hands. But once he reached police headquarters, the officer noticed there was white powder
suspected to be cocaine scattered all over the floorboard, seat, and window next to where Kee was seated. Kee also had white powder on his hands when he was removed, police said. After watching the camera footage recorded inside the car, police said Kee was seen taking a bag of cocaine out from his buttocks and tearing it open with his mouth, causing the cocaine to be strewn around the rear of the patrol car. Kee then threw the baggie out of the window that was slightly cracked. He was then seen taking another bag of cocaine out of his buttocks and throwing it out the window before attempting to brush the cocaine off the seat. Police noted that Kee was in possession of $2,862 in U.S. currency. Key was charged with possession of narcotics, altering evidence from a crime, and numerous traffic violations.
Bishopville man arrested for giving police false identities By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (May 13, 2022) A Bishopville man was accused last week of giving Ocean City Police false identities to avoid being arrested for an active warrant in Cambridge. Willie Lamar Tazewell, 30, was pulled over after police saw him driving north on Philadelphia Avenue, a southbound-only road, before turning onto Third Street and traveling north on Baltimore Avenue. According to police, Tazewell said he Willie Tazewell was new to the area and did not realize Philadelphia Avenue was a one-way street. Police also reported stopping the car and detecting the smell of marijuana coming from the interior. Tazewell reportedly said that was the result of him having the drug in his car a few days earlier. Police asked him for his registration and insurance, which Tazewell said he did not possess. Instead, Tazewell said his name was Darrell Kenneth Tazewell, and he was born on June 24, 1989. A check with Police Communications, however, produce no results. Tazewell was asked once more to spell his name, police said, and he responded with the name name Darrla Kennte Tazewell. Again, communications was unable to verify the name.
Police said Tazewell explained that his license was suspended and his girlfriend, who was at a nearby hotel, could verify his identity. One of the officers drove to the hotel to speak with the girlfriend, who provided an additional and different fictitious name, according to police records. Since police were unable to identify Tazewell, he was placed under arrest and taken to police headquarters. While in booking, Tazewell provided personnel with another fictitious name, according to court records. After realizing it was not his name, booking personnel told Tazewell they were going to fingerprint him and send it to the FBI’s database. The FBI’s database confirmed Tazewell’s real name as Willie Lamar Tazewell, born on June 15, 1991, and the photo on file matched the suspect. With the correct name, a new check was conducted and found he did not have a license and he was wanted for burglary-related charges in Cambridge. Tazewell told booking personnel he used his brother’s information to avoid facing the warrants and that he has done this before with success. He was charged with two counts of providing a false identity to avoid prosecution, providing a false statement to police, obstructing, and hindering an investigation, and numerous traffic violations.
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By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (May 13, 2022) The case of a 72year-old Whaleyville man accused of sexually abusing two minors at a daycare facility in Berlin in September 2021 is scheduled to go to trial this fall. In January, grand jurors indicted Paul Edward Whitehead of second-degree rape, sexually abusing a minor, and third-degree sexual offense, all felonies, as well as E. Whitehead misdemeanor charges of fourth-degree sexual offense involving sexual contact and second-degree assault. According to court documents, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office responded to TidalHealth in Salisbury in reference to a 3-year-old female juvenile who was a victim of sexual assault. The child was taken to the hospital after informing them of the sexual assault. The forensic nurse at TidalHealth said the juvenile, referred to as Juvenile 1, disclosed that a man named “Mr. Eddie” of the Friends Forever Learning Center showed his genitals to two children while making them
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Maryland Safe Boating Course offered this Sat. (May 13, 2022) The US Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a one-day Maryland Safe Boating Course on May 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Library, 11107 Cathell Rd. A Safe Boating Certificate is required for all boat operators born after July 1, 1972, and is awarded after successful completion of the course. The Maryland Boating Safety Education Act requires that anyone born after July 1, 1972, must possess a Maryland Basic Boating Safety Certificate to operate a boat in the state of Maryland. The class includes piloting in local waters, tying nautical knots, foul weather tactics, legal issues, updated Maryland regulations, and common marine maintenance. The cost is $20 to cover the course and materials. Register or get more information by calling Barry Cohen at 410-935-4807, or email cgauxoc@gmail.com. Checks should be made payable to: USGCAUX 12-05 and mailed to: USCGAUX 12-05, P.O. Box 1682 Berlin, Maryland 21811. Payment via PayPal is also accepted. The 2022 course schedule: June 810, July 12-14, Aug. 6 (one day), Sept 13-15, Oct. 11-13 and Nov 8-10.
This year’s Daughters of the American Revolution American History essay contest winners and Good Citizens stand together in celebration following a recent ceremony. Pictured, in front, from left, are Danielle Consigli, Stephen Decatur High School; Worcester Prep students Chase Thompson, Sydney Todorov, Eva Tekmen and Sydney Parker; and DAR Chapter Regent Gail Weldin; and in back, Katelyn Kline, Pocomoke High School; WPS students Travis Netting and James Haley; Ben Parsons, Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School; Ronen Poddar, Worcester Prep; Lauren Moses, Snow Hill High School; and Brooke Emeigh, Worcester Prep.
Essay contest winners and Good Citizens recognized (May 13, 2022) Worcester Preparatory School recently hosted the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) essay contest and Good Citizen winners during a ceremony in the Guerrieri Library. The General Levin Winder Chapter of the DAR recently sponsored two American History essay contests in area schools. The chapter also recognized a senior from each of the four Worcester County high schools as DAR Good Citizens. The topic for the American History essay contest, open to grades 5 through 8, was “The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.” Winners are as follows: Grade 6 – first place, Eva Tekmen; second, Chase Thompson
Grade 7 – first place, Ronen Poddar; second, Sydney Parker Grade 8 – first place, Sydney Todorov; second, Ben Parsons All students attend Worcester prep except for Ben Parsons, goes to Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School. In preparation for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, a new Patriots of the American Revolution essay contest was established and was open to students in grades 9 through 12. Students were asked to select a figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773-1783) and discuss how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution, who he or she was and their contribution to the See THREE Page 49
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Reggae Play Day returns to Main Street in Berlin By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (May 13, 2022) Reggae Play Day is back after a two-year hiatus with reggae music plus beer, wine and food on May 14 on Main Street. The annual event, sponsored every year by Ocean 98, hasn’t been scheduled since 2019 due to covid-19. “We’re an arts and entertainment district and we’re always looking to increase and add to (our offerings),” said Berlin Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells. “It’s cool because it gives people a chance to go outside and enjoy live music all day in Berlin. The Berlin Chamber of Commerce will be there, there’ll be beer and wine. Sterling Tavern will have a variety of food. Boxcar on Main will offer Jamaican fish stew. Everyone can come out and enjoy. “ The main act this year is national touring artist Joe Sambo. “He’s really looking forward to playing here and it gives Berlin a chance to have an actual act featured in downtown,” Wells said.
Reggae Play Day returns to Berlin after a two-year hiatus, featuring music, beer, wine and food, this Saturday.
The event is free to attend, parking is free and it is friendly to leashed pets. Attendees can bring their own chairs, but no outside coolers are allowed. Reggae Play Day is used to be the May Day Play Day event that Ocean 98 produced, Wells said. The shift from May Day to Reggae simply occurred by a desire for reggae music.
May Day Play Day featured several local bands playing live music but when the music changed to reggae the crowd response doubled. The event is from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information on the radio station’s contest, visit https://ocean98.com or https://berlinmainstreet.com/reggae-play-day/.
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WINNER Head of Lower School Dr. Sara Timmons presents Artemiy Klimins, the winner of the Worcester Preparatory School Chess Club Tournament Grade 5-8 bracket, with his trophy.
Worcester County Commissioner Ted Elder presents a proclamation retroactively recognizing Feb. 15, 2022 as School Resource Officer Appreciation Day to Lt. Bob Trautman of the Sheriff’s Office in appreciation for all that school resource officers do to protect children and schools.
PLANTING A TREE Ocean City Elementary School second graders help plant a tree as part of the Ocean City Beautification Committee’s Tremendous Program during an Arbor Day celebration on April 29 at Fiesta Park on 141st Street. MALLORY PANUSKA/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
DONATION The Free State Corvette Club recently presented Worcester GOLD with a check for $5,500. Corvette Weekend in Ocean City is an annual charitable event and directs the net proceeds to Marylandbased charities. Pictured, from left, are Free State Corvette Club members Jerry and Carol Apicella, with Nicholas Cranford, executive director Worcester County GOLD.
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FUNDRAISING Volunteering in the Believe In Tomorrow booth during Springfest in the inlet parking lot last Friday, from left, are Kathy Picarelli and Peggy and John Reinholt. They are joined by Bernie and Maureen McGorry.
RECOGNITION The Art League of Ocean City held a private event on April 26 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street to honor and thank its donors, corporate partners and sponsors. Pictured is Judy Schoelkopf.
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SUPPORTERS RECOGNIZED The Art League of Ocean City held a private event on April 26 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street to honor and thank its donors, corporate partners and sponsors. Pictured are: (left) Dr. Leonard Berger, left, and Rolfe Gudelsky, and (right) Leighton and Rebecca Moore.
NEW WEATHER VANE Sculptors Tia and Tuve Tuvesson of South Point installed a new weather vane in the courtyard of the Ocean City Center for Arts on 94th Street, bayside. The pair handcrafted the work out of stainless steel that will turn and move with the wind. More of their metal sculptures are on display in Studio E inside the Arts Center through May 28.
AWARD WINNER Berlin Intermediate School fifth grader Ellie Wells was named a 2022 Carson Scholars winner. This prestigious honor is reserved for students who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their community. Wells will receive national recognition and be awarded an academic scholarship on behalf of the foundation. Principal Ryan Cowder presented Wells with her award. Her name will also appear on the BIS Carson Scholar Trophy.
CRAFTS The Art League of Ocean City staffed a free Easter arts and craft table at Trimper Rides on the Boardwalk on April 16. Art League of Ocean City volunteer Mary Whitcomb, left, and staff member Kacie Neeb helped children create an Easter art project.
DONATION The Ocean City Lions continue their ongoing support of Diakonia with a recent donation of $1,000. Diakonia provides shelter, food, clothing and program services for homeless men, women, families and veterans across the lower shore tri-county area. Pictured, from left, are OC Lions President Scott Stark, Diakonia Treasurer Brian Roberts and Past District Governor Norm Cathell.
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Pooch Palooza ’22 to invade Frontier Town this Saturday By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (May 13, 2022) Dog owners looking for something fun to do this weekend with their furry pals can head to Frontier Town, off Route 611 in Berlin, Saturday for Pooch Palooza. The event, sponsored by Grand Living Magazine, is dubbed, “The games of the Seventh Pooch Palooza,” and will feature vendors, games and treats for the pups. “This is a dog festival designed from a dog’s perspective,” organizer Sandy Phillips said. Phillips explained that like festivals that humans attend, Pooch Palooza will have tents set up by vendors whole will be offering dog things for dogs to do. For example, the festivities will include a pie-eating contest where the dogs will get the opportunity to chow down pies made of sweet potato, pumpkin, and homemade whipped cream. All the ingredients are whipped together, and according to Phillips, are very fluffy. The pie-eating contest is the most popular event of the festival and anyone who plans to have their dogs participate will need to sign up for the event when they arrive. Another event taking place is the lure chase, where dogs chase a lure tied to a
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Pooch Palooza returns to Frontier Town in Berlin this Saturday, with activities including a costume contest, lure chasing, competitive dock diving, a tennis ball lottery and a pie-eating contest.
string. The event’s site, https://grandlivingpublishing.com/pooch-palooza, says lure chasing is irresistible to dogs and offers fun in a safe environment. The cost to participate in the lure chase is $10 per run, and tickets can be purchase in advance or at the festival. In addition to the pie-eating and lure chasing, there will be seminars and demonstrations on caring for, and training dogs, a costume contest and dock diving, when owners get to learn about the sport and give their dogs a chance to try it out. The event also features every “fetchoholic’s” dream of having tennis balls fall from the sky in the Tennis Ball
Lottery. The ball drop takes place at noon. There will be several other activities taking place at Pooch Palooza, which can be found on the event’s website. Whether the dog is small like a Yorkshire Terrier or big like a St. Bernard, organizers said there will be something for all of them. The dogs will be separated into classes by size for the competitions. Before the covid-19 pandemic, Phillips said, approximately 2,000 humans and 1,000 dog attended. When the event returned last year, the numbers were not what they had been in the past, but this year they hope to rebound
back to having 1,000 dogs. Pooch Palooza will take place inside Frontier Town’s western theme park from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets for the festival can be purchased in advance for $12 on www.grandlivingpublishing.com/pooch -paloza, up until noon on Friday. After that, tickets can be purchased for $15 at the gate. “It’s a great day to get out with your dog,” Phillips said, adding that the money raised will go directly to U.S. Kennels. “They take the dogs out of our area shelters and pair them with our veterans, before training them to be service dogs.”
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HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Avoid going down the rabbit hole that can be social media, Aries. Put your phone or tablet to the side for a little bit and focus your attention elsewhere.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Try to stay calm and grounded right now, Taurus. Others can learn from your example at work, as you likely will be the voice of reason among your colleagues.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you are having trouble figuring out a path this week, try to meditate on a solution. Find a quiet spot and visualize your goals and how you can achieve them.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Be mindful of whom you confide in this week, Cancer. Not everyone has your best interests at heart and may use the information you share to his or her advantage instead of yours.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 A partner or close friend may seem to pull away from you this week, Leo. Don’t take it personally as it won’t be a permanent break. Soon things will be back to normal.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Sticking to your normal routine this week simply will not be possible, Virgo. Start brainstorming ways you can get things done more quickly.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your ego may take a temporary hit as someone in your sphere gets a promotion or a recognition before you. Don’t take this to heart as it is only time before you get to shine.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Try not to trigger any people in your home who seem to be more tense than usual, Scorpio. It may be tricky, but keep the calm and maintain the status quo for now.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Well-meaning advice can backfire if it is offered unsolicited, Sagittarius. Unless someone comes to you seeking help, it’s best to stay silent for now.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Try to avoid any impulsive spending for the next several days, Capricorn. The temptation will be high, so this will be a bit of a challenge for you. Stick to the essentials.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, stay calm and keep your nose to the grindstone during a potentially hectic week. This may mean taking a day off or at least a step back.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Some truths are difficult to hear and swallow, Pisces. Only through learning all sides of the story can you grow as a person.
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Parmigiano-Reggiano grits with quail egg By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (May 13, 2022) One of the most distinguished characteristics that sets fox hunting apart from other sports is its rich tradition and formal attire. Celebratory crowds, invited members of the press, and fabulous food begin the festivities of Howard County–Iron Bridge Hounds Club annual opening day. This event takes place at my parent’s estate, Harwood, in Woodbine, Maryland. While there is much focus on the actual sport itself, how much attention is given to the history of the hounds? On Sept. 13, 1814, legend has it that a ship was anchored in the Chesapeake Bay waiting to enter the port of Baltimore. Onboard, were two Irish hounds, Mountain and Muse. Fort McHenry was being bombarded by the British and conditions were getting desperate. As dawn broke on Sept. 14, Francis Scott Key who was on another ship, saw our young country’s flag displayed in victory. Key wrote a poem, “Defense of Fort M’Henry,” which would eventually become our national anthem. The arrival of Mountain and Muse gave Maryland the distinction of continuing this sport with direct roots from the royal nursery. Today, a large portion of the hounds of Howard County – Iron Bridge Hounds Club are the progeny of Mountain and Muse. As we swing forward to opening day, a bagpipe player leads the opulent procession of regal riders, majestic horses,
and eager hounds. Love and trust are a must when man and beast become one. Just as love and trust are a must between the huntsman and his hounds. At the end of the hunt, every hound must be accounted for. Otherwise, a search party goes out to bring them home. The blessing of the hounds is a ceremony that bestows safety for the riders, horses and hounds. A moment of silence is led by the priest as everyone bows their heads in prayer. Once the hunt begins, hay rides are provided so spectators can get a better view as the riders search for the elusive fox. Breakfast is served outside for all to enjoy; lunch is provided in our formal dining room for guests and riders. There is no doubt the ParmigianoReggiano grits topped with a sunny side up quail egg and a crispy bacon crumble are a favorite. Grits are easy to make, but great tasting grits are another subject. With that thought in mind, let us review some pointers that will produce mouthwatering grits each and every time. When one goes to purchase grits, you are faced with several choices. Keep in mind that grits are a corn product that has been processed to a finer state. Stone-ground is the coarsest stage and takes the longest to cook. Quick grits have actually been
cooked and then dried. Obviously, they cook faster but you lose some of the essence and texture that grits are so famous for. Old-fashioned grits are the best of both worlds. They do not take as long to cook as stone-ground, but at the same time have a better consistency than quick grits. The ratio of liquid to grits is 4:1. Many recipes call for water and this is a big mistake. You need to flavor the grits and liquid is the best way to impart flavor. Chicken stock gives the grits more complexity and sophistication. If one is a vegetarian, simply replace the chicken stock with vegetable stock. Heavy cream adds a luscious, velvety texture and smooths out the overall dish. You could add milk, or half and half, but heavy cream takes the dish to a level of velvety richness. As one who adores garlic and shalSee TOP Page 26
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Top cheesy grits with quail egg, bacon bits Continued from Page 25 lots, I cannot resist the temptation to add them to the pot of grits. It not only enhances the overall taste but gives the dish more depth of flavor. Adding cheese is another way to elevate your grits. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese is the king of parmesan cheese and the price reflects its quality. You can substitute parmesan cheese for Parmigiano-Reggiano but the essence of cheese will not be the same. Grits are not just a winter dish; they can be served year-round. Grits can be offered as an amuse bouch, a breakfast side, or brunch selection. Pairing grits with shrimp or other seafoods make for a tasty summer entrée. Country ham, crisp bacon, fresh
herbs, caviar and a quail egg sunny side up are all great garnishes. Personal preference and the overall menu will be your guide. If you have never had the pleasure of tasting this southern delicacy, I highly recommend you try them. The following Parmigiano-Reggiano grits recipe is as good as it gets. Enjoy
Parmigiano-Reggiano Grits 1 large shallot, minced 1 large clove garlic, minced 4 teaspoons unsalted butter 4 teaspoons canola oil 1 cup Quaker Old Fashioned Grits 1 cup of cold water 2 cups chicken stock 1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/3 cups freshly grated ParmigianoReggiano cheese kosher salt to taste 1. In a large, heavy-bottomed stock pot, sauté shallots and garlic in butter and canola oil for 20 minutes. The goal is to get the aromatics to the point where they will dissolve into the grits. You may need to add a touch more butter. 2. Add grits, water, stock and cream, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover,
and simmer over a low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Remove pot from the heat and stir in cheese. Add salt and readjust salt if necessary. Keep lid on the pot until ready to serve. 4. Grits can get thick after sitting for a period of time. Just add a touch of milk to thin them out. Secret Ingredient – Individuality. “Why are you trying so hard to fit in when you are born to stand out?” – Oliver James
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Marine debris plunder set for Sun. (May 13, 2022) The Ocean Pines community and Maryland Coastal Bays Program have scheduled a “marine debris plunder” from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, when boaters and landlubbers will collect trash from the shorelines and the streets that lead to them. The idea, according to a statement from organizers, is to pick up debris that has been discarded in the bays, beaches, and streets, and then deposit the haul at the White Horse Park boat ramp for a weigh-in. Organizers said “Capt. Jack Sparrow” along with his pirate crew will assist with the weigh-in and properly dispose of the debris. Participants must preregister for this event either online at the Maryland Coastal Bays Program website www.mdcoastalbays.org, or call Sandi Smith at 410-213-
2297, ext. 106, and register by phone. There will be no registration at the event. Courtesy of a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency and with the support of Worcester County government, supplies will be provided for participants who preregister (while they last). Supply packets can be picked up at Pure Lure in the West Ocean City Harbor at a pre-arranged date. When participants bring their loot to the weigh-in, the pirate crew will grab their trash and present them with an event T-shirt (while supplies last). Organizers said all participants will be asked to fill out collection data sheets that will be used for an outreach campaign next year reminding visitors the importance of keeping the waterways clean. Boaters pursuing debris in the water will receive specific instructions as to
what is marine debris and what is a live trap — crabbing season is in effect. It is illegal to tamper with live traps. Low tide for this day is at 1:38 p.m. The Natural Resource Police will be present to answer participants’ questions about what is and what is not considered marine debris. Boaters will be encouraged to pursue abandoned crab pots, especially derelict crab pots that have been abandoned and are sitting in shallow water and marshes. Every year crabbers lose their pots to careless boaters who run over crab pot floats that identify the pots’ locations. Once these floats are cut, the pot becomes untraceable until it washes into shallow water or on top of a marsh, where these “ghost pots” can trap and kill anything that fits inside. This would include terrapins, otters and fish.
The Ocean Pines community and Maryland Coastal Bays Program have scheduled a “marine debris plunder” from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, when boaters and landlubbers will collect trash from the shorelines and the streets that lead to them.
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South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410-2897192, www.captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast and lunch served Wednesday through Friday, 8-11 a.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m. to noon. Dinner and lite fare served Thursday through Sunday, 5-9 p.m., featuring seafood, steaks and poultry. Daily chef specials. ■ COASTAL SALT 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-973-7258, www.coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Coastal Salt is a new American restaurant with an emphasis on fresh, locally caught seafood with a unique culinary twist. Open Thursday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner. ■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Soups, salads, crab cakes, hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, scallops, fresh soft crabs, and specialty dishes. Happy hour daily, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. Early bird daily, 4-6 p.m. with special dinner menu. Closed Mondays. Open Tuesday through Thursday at 3 p.m., Friday through Sunday at noon. Dine in or carry out. ■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR Oceanfront and 17th St. in Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.coralreefrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy our hearty homestyle breakfasts starting at 7 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner offering light fare of soups and salads along with our house specialty Scallops St. Croix, along with ribs, Cuban pork and steak selections. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER S. Division Street and Boardwalk 410-2893501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-2892599, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar An Ocean City family tradition since 1980. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Buttermilk pancakes, fresh handmade dough pizza and Italian dinners. We have something for everyone! ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-2890990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Fishtales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare in town. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So, sit back and enjoy. ■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet Ocean City 410-2895121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com
$$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bringing Ocean City the freshest seafood, an award-winning Raw Bar along with certified Angus Beef. Great view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Call for Banquet information. Hours are Monday, 4-9 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, closed; Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Happy Hour: Monday, Thursday and Sunday nights, 4-9 p.m. ■ THE VIEW RESTAURANT AND BAR AT CAMBRIA, OC Located in the Cambria Hotel, 13 St. Louis Avenue, Ocean City 410-280-1645 or 410-5204541 Open to the public with a new full menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Happy Hour each day from 3-9 p.m. Open 7 a.m. daily until midnight Fridays and Saturdays and until 10 p.m. all other days. Enjoy overlooking the bay with fresh baked pastries on premise. Wounder appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees and flatbreads.
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29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Sunday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar and lounge. Western Caribbean cuisine with a mix of traditional Eastern Shore favorites. Prohibition Happy Hour every day, 2-6 p.m. Password: Zozzled. ■ COCONUT’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th Street and the beach, Ocean City 410-289-6846, www.castleinthesand.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Beachfront open air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos and frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m. 2 for 1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Coconuts is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-5249254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410524-7981, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Online ordering See downtown locations for description. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Classic and creative American dishes and cocktails are showcased in a festive, surf-themed setting with weekly specials. Featuring burgers, tacos, prime rib, seafood and more. Open every day at 11 a.m., closed Tuesdays. ■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$
Sunday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Restaurant and bar with fresh seafood, small plates, desserts and cocktails. ■ PGN CRAB HOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380, 410289-4083, www.pgncrabhouse.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & Wine Known for their famous steamed crabs. Dining in or carry out is available. Casual seasonal seafood stop for the all-you-can-eat specials. Steamed crabs, chicken and corn on the cob. You can find clams, ribs, crab cakes, seafood plater and more. You can call for daily specials. Open 7 day a week, 11 a.m. ■ RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 61st Street Bayside/2nd Floor @ Bayview Bar & Grill, Ocean City 443- 664-7043 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bayfront dining with a casual atmosphere. Specializing in burgers, flat breads, crab cakes, shrimp burgers and full dinner specials. Happy Hour daily, 4-7 p.m. Open Monday through Thursday, 4-10 p.m.; Friday, 4-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Monday through Wednesday, 4 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. with Island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets ■ BAHAMAS’S CRABSHACK CARRYOUT & OUTLET Oceanside MD/DE Line and Coastal Highway, Fenwick 302-537-5882 Premium seafood, fat crabs by weight, sandwiches and dinners. Seafood, chicken, homemade soups, super crab cakes, steamed shrimp, fresh clams, soft crabs, scallops, oysters and snow crab claws. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 12601 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-664-2896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Opens at 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and noon to 10 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Louisiana-style cooking with specials for Valentine’s Day and Fat Tuesday Specials. Featuring surf and turf, fantastic chicken dishes, seafood gumbo, fried catfish, jambalaya prime rib and many more. Champagne and desserts. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, BREAKERS PUB & LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Inside the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, ocbeachresort.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. Horizons: Open 7-11 a.m. and 5-10 p.m. Breakers Pub: 11 a.m. Happy Hour at the bar 4-7 p.m. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner including light fare and steamer specials.
■ NORI SUSHI BAR & GRILL Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11403 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-880-6258 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving daily small plates, soups, salads, sandwiches, fried rice, entrees and desserts. Also, a full menu of Nori’s Premium Rolls, Nigiri and Sashimi with fresh classic hand roll combos. Fullservice bar with wine, beer and cocktails. Offering inside dining and take out, 7 days a week, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Delivery via Door Dash Online. Weekends until 10 p.m. for lunch and dinner. ■ SOPHIA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11405 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 410-723-5188 $$ | Kids’ menu Open Wednesday through Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Serving appetizes, salads, subs and soup of the day. Many specialty pizzas with premium toppings or made to order. Calzones and a healthy line of low carb alternatives along with a wide variety of Italian entrée dishes. A La Carte fresh vegetables and wonderful homemade desserts. Call for take-out or delivery. Formally Three Bros. Pizza.
WEST OCEAN CITY ■ COASTAL SMOKEHOUSE 12513 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 410390-5998, coastalsmokehouse.com $$-$$$ | Full bar with 18 TVs Coastal Smokehouse caters to the steak and barbecue expert inside of us all with a menu that tours the nation's hottest barbecue destinations and a top-notch bourbon list with which to wash it all down. Open 7days a week for lunch and dinner from noon to 11 p.m. ■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-801-1111, www.occhopsticks.com $$ | Beer | Premium Sake Offering a wide array of authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Dine-in and carryout. Lunch specials. Dinner and lite fare. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
OCEAN PINES ■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar With sweeping views of the 18th hole, the new Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items. Full bar. Open daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting. Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more. Open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m.
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CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, Located in The Courtyard by Marriott 410-289-7192/7191 / Captainstableoc.com Every Friday: Phil Perdue on Piano, 5-9 p.m. COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-289-6846 / www.castleinthesand.com May 13: Darin Engh, noon to 3 p.m.; The Dunehounds, 4-8 p.m. May 14: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, noon to 4 p.m.; Monkee Paw, 5-9 p.m. May 15: Heather Vidal Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Lauren Glick Band, 4-8 p.m. May 16: Smooth & Remy, 4-8 p.m. May 17: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m. May 18: Bilenki Duo, 4-8 p.m. May 19: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100 / www.coinspuboc.com May 13: Mercury Agenda, 8 p.m. May 14: 1ST Jim Long Party of the Summer, 3-6 p.m.; Full Circle, 8 p.m. to midnight May 15: Bingo, noon to 3 p.m. May 17: Trivia Night May 18: DJ Wax House Party, 8 p.m. OCEAN CLUB 101st Street, Ocean City Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort 410-524-3535 / www.ocbeachresort.com May 13-14: On The Edge, 8 p.m. to midnight BAYVIEW BAR & GRILLE 2nd Floor Residence Inn
61st Street, Ocean City 410-723-2222 / www.ResidenceInnOC.com May 15: Bar Bingo w/Rupe, 6 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com May 13: The Way Outs, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Anthem, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Late Last Night, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. May 14: Nicholls Road, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Anthem, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Night Anthem, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. May 15: Rox Ocean City Bridal Show at Seacrets, 1-3 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 9 p.m.; The Way Outs, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Lunasea Glow Party!, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. May 16: DJ Bobby-O, 9 p.m.; The Way Outs, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. May 17: Element K, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. May 18: R&M Cruisin' Welcome Party, 7-9 p.m.; Element K, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. May 19: Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 9 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Go Go Gadjet, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. THE VIEW AT THE CAMBRIA HOTEL 13 St. Louis Ave., Ocean City 443-856-4158 / https://www.choicehotels.com/maryland/oceancity/cambria-hotels/md310 Every Tuesday: Karaoke, 7-11 p.m.
The Maryland Coastal Bays Program and the Ocean Pines Association will present their third Bay Day event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, at White Horse Park in Ocean Pines.
Ocean Pines Bay Day makes comeback after covid hiatus (May 13, 2022) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program and the Ocean Pines Association will present their third Bay Day event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, at White Horse Park in Ocean Pines. Bay Day, according to its organizers, is a collaborative conservation effort aimed to help improve the health of the waterways along the shores of Ocean Pines. The free event is designed to capture the interest of all age groups through activities, free boat tours, live music, food trucks and live animal exhibits. “We are excited to be bringing Bay Day back this year after a brief hiatus due to covid-19. Bay Day is a great way for community members to learn more about how they can make small changes that over time have a strong positive impact on our coastal bays,” said the program’s Education Coordinator, Liz Wist. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Ocean Pines for a third year on this event. People should feel welcome to stay all day. They can learn from environmental organizations, take a boat tour of the St. Martin, eat lunch and listen to music, pick up a
native plant, and participate in various hands-on activities.” Altogether, 30 conservation partners will be participating, including Go Green OC, Ocean City Surf Club, Assateague State Park, Pocomoke River State Park, Assateague Coastal Trust and Lower Shore Land Trust. The first 400 attendees will receive a canvas bag that was hand-painted by a student from the Worcester County Public Schools system. Go Green OC will be collecting compostable material and the bays program will be collecting plastic bottle caps, plastic grocery bags and batteries for recycling. A secondhand book exchange will also take place at the Caprichos Books exhibit booth. Organizers said Ocean Pines Bay Day will continue to serve as a catalyst to a year-long campaign to raise awareness and educate residents on environmentally friendly practices that could enhance the quality of local waterways. For more information and daily updates be sure to check out the Facebook event page titled Bay Day in Ocean Pines 2022.
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Calendar Fri., May 13 ESA 2022 NORTHEAST REGIONAL SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ocean City Beach at 36th Streety. Watch the best amateur surfers in ESA’s Northeast Region that include competitors from Maryland through Maine and the Great Lakes. 302-988-1953, https://surfesa.org/compeition/northeast/.
OCEAN PINES BOOK OF THE MONTH: ‘HEAVEN’ BY MIEKO KAWAKAMI
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Nancy Mitchell and Kelley Rouse facilitate this novel told in the voice of a 14-year-old student bullied for having a lazy eye. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
IN 3D!
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:30 p.m. Come join the group for a wildly popular 80’s slasher sequel in 3D. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
MARYLAND CRAB CAKE DINNER
Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 4-6:30 p.m. Cost is $14 for a one-crab-cake platter, $24 for a two-crabcake platter and $10 for a crab cake sandwich. Platters include crab cake sandwiches, green beans, baked potato and Cole slaw. Bake table.
ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION
Worcester County Arts Council, 6 Jefferson St., Berlin, 5-7 p.m. Featuring artwork by Mary Ainsworth, jewelry, and Jeanne Woodward, photography. Meet the artists and enjoy complimentary refreshments and silent auction. www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org
FINE ART STUDENT EXHIBIT AND SALE
Random Juxtaposition Fine Art Academy, 11941 Industrial Park Road, Unit 4, Bishopville, 5-7 p.m. Presenting the most recent art works from students. Some for sale. Featured artist is Sarah Crosby. The event is free and open to the public. Light fare will be offered. www.livethecolorwheel.com
Branch, 301 Market St., 7 p.m. Join the group as they turn the meeting room into a giant version of Candyland. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-957-0878.
Sat., May 14 ESA 2022 NORTHEAST REGIONAL SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ocean City Beach at 36th Street. Watch the best amateur surfers in ESA’s Northeast Region that include competitors from Maryland through Maine and the Great Lakes. 302-988-1953, https://surfesa.org/compeition/northeast/.
Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. 16s National, 16s American, 16s Aspire, 17s American. Admission costs $25 for a two day pass. 410-202-8849, info@webuildyouplay.com, https://webuildyouplay.com/ event/beachfest-tournament/
MARYLAND SAFE BOATING COURSE
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. A Safe Boating Certificate is required for boat operators born after July 1, 1972 and is awarded after completion of this course. Cost is $20. Register: Barry Cohen, 410-935-4807, CGAUXOC@gmail.com.
FIGHT THE BITE LYME AWARENESS 5K
Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 9 a.m. Warm up, etc. from 8-9 a.m. Cost is $25 in advance or $30 day of event. www.fightthebiteoc.org, 410-443-0700.
7TH POOCH PALOOZA DOG FESTIVAL
Sun Outdoors Frontier Town Western Theme Park, 8428 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Family-friendly event includes games for the dogs, seminars and demos, costume contest, vendors and more. Dogs need no special skills. 410-7267334, http://grandlivingpublishing.com/ pooch-palooza
WSW’S 18TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR AWARENESS
Sunset Grille, 12933 Sunset Ave., Ocean City, 6-9 p.m. A $65 admission ticket includes a light fair buffet, a Pirate-inspired rum drink voucher, live entertainment, raffles. Pirate garb is encouraged. Tickets: gowoyo.org or 410-641-4598. Rain date: May 20.
SPEC TENNIS FRIDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHT
OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING
Ocean Pines Racquet Center, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, 7-8:30 p.m. Cost is $12/court and includes instruction and equipment for families of up to five players, ages 4 years and older. All abilities welcome. Reservations required: 516-5080313, oppaddle2020@gmail.com.
LIFE-SIZE CANDYLAND
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FINE ART STUDENT EXHIBIT AND SALE
Random Juxtaposition Fine Art Academy, 11941 Industrial Park Road, Unit 4, Bishopville, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Presenting the most recent art works from students. Some for sale. Featured artist is Sarah Crosby. The event is free and open to the public. Light fare will be offered. www.livethecolorwheel.com
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING
Sundays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 10 a.m. www.jw.org
Mon., May 16 DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF WORCESTER COUNTY GENERAL MEETING
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 10 a.m. Coffee served at 9:30 a.m. Guest speaker will be Karen J. Nelson, President and CEO, Planned Parenthood of Maryland. Members and prospective members welcome.
PROJECT T(W)EEN: VIDEO GAME DAY BEACHFEST VOLLEYBALL FESTIVAL
Women Supporting Women Office, 1320 Belmont Ave., Salisbur, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets $25. Start at WSW Office at 10 a.m. and end at Berlin American Legion Post #123. First 100 registered received event patch. Registration: $25 rider and $10 passenger at https://wswride.eventbrite.com. 410548-7880
12TH ANNUAL PIRATE PARTY FUNDRAISER
Ocean Pines, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Walk or run around the South Gate Pond with other fun activities. After-walk party includes moon bounce, face painting, music, vendors, giveaways. Advance registration is $10, day of $15. 410-641-7052.
Ocean Pines Golf Club, 100 Clubhouse Drive, 9:30 a.m.-11:59 p.m. Erik Zlokovitz, Gary Tyler and Steve Doctor will discuss “Fish Maryland Program,” Catch Cards and flounder and sea bass fisheries. All are welcome. Must be fully vaccinated. Jack Barnes, 410-641-7662
1-MILE FUN RUN/WALK
Veterans Memorial Park, Race Track Road,
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. The group will be brainstorming ideas and learning about different types of gaming methods and genres. For ages 11 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 p.m. The group meets twice per month to discuss both classic and modern reading selections recommended by the Great Books Foundation. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.
FREE PLATFORM TENNIS LESSONS
Saturdays - Ocean Pines Racquet Center, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, 9:30 a.m. All abilities welcome and equipment will be provided. oppaddle2020@gmail.com or 516-508-0313.
Sun., May 15 ESA 2022 NORTHEAST REGIONAL SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ocean City Beach at 36th Street. Watch the best amateur surfers in ESA’s Northeast Region that include competitors from Maryland through Maine and the Great Lakes. 302-988-1953, https://surfesa.org/compeition/northeast/
SUPER POWERED STEM: DRIVE-IN MOVIE
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 3:45 p.m. Come and “build” your own seat for this fun program. Afterwards, the movie will start. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
T.O.P.S. OF BERLIN - GROUP #169
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 56:30 p.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157
YOGA FOR ALL
Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 5:30 p.m. The group will practice creative flows that are part dance, part moving meditation, all energy building. Registration required: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-632-2600
PINTS FOR PENCILS BEACHFEST VOLLEYBALL FESTIVAL
Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. 16s American, 16s Open, 17s National, 18s National. Admission costs $25 for a two day pass. 410-202-8849, info@webuildyouplay.com, https://webuildyouplay.com/ event/beachfest-tournament/
3RD ANNUAL BAY DAY
White Horse Park, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Featuring workshop pavilion, native plant giveaway, free bay boat rides, food trucks and exhibitors. Learn how to make a positive impact in our Coastal Bays. mdcoastalbays.org, 410-213-2297, Ext. 110
3RD ANNUAL MARINE DEBRIS PLUNDER
Pick up debris in bays, beaches and streets and bring to the Ocean Pines White Horse Park Boat Ramp for a weigh-in, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Must preregister: www.mdcoastalbays.org or Sandi at 410-213-2297, ext. 106.
Burley Oak Brewing Company, 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, 6-9 p.m. Suzanne Evans and Jez King will be guest servers, 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction baskets and live entertainment by DJ G’s Music Bingo. All are welcome. buckinghamelementarypta@gmail.com
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CALENDAR Continued from Page 29 DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00-9:00 p.m. All ladies that love to sing invited. Contact Mary, 410629-9383 or Carol Ludwig, 302-242-7062.
Tues., May 17
Worcester Highway, Bishopville, 5:30-9 p.m. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and more. A $5 donation benefits Veterans and local charities. Special Memorial Day Party will be held on May 24 with Chinese auction, picnic food and dancing. Everyone is welcome. Charlie, 410-465-0445
www.worcesterlibrary.org.
STORY TIME: ‘HEALTHY BODIES’ Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and crafts all about how to keep our body healthy. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING Tuesdays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 7 p.m. www.jw.org
STORY TIME ‘ROSEMARY WELLS STORIES’ Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and finger plays. Take-home activity included. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY
SENSORY STORY TIME ‘BUGS’ Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 4 p.m. Stories, songs and fun all about bugs. The library offers an inclusive story time for children ages 3-7 years who have multi-sensory needs or who are on the autism spectrum. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
Tuesdays - Worcester County Berlin Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, 3:304:30 p.m. A weekly support and education group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Use the south side door and knock hard. Patty Lockett, 410-289-4725
Wed., May 18 BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP Meeting via Zoom on the third and fourth Wednesday of each month. For surgical patients. Contact the Atlantic General Bariatrics Center for more information at 410-641-9568.
CANDIDATE’S FORUM/MEET & GREET Ocean City Marlin Club Inc, 9659 Golf Course Road, 5-8 p.m. Open to the public. Come and meet many of our local candidates. Light refreshments served. Republican Women of Worcester County, 410-430-4456, www.gopwomenofworcester.org
RELAXATION CRAFTS
DELMARVA DANCING Tuesdays - Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173, 13324
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3:30 p.m. To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, learn a few mindfulness techniques and then make your own stress ball and reaching stick. For ages 6 years and older.
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
writing process from concept to printed page. All questions and reminiscences welcome. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
Thurs., May 19 CPAP MASK FITTING Atlantic General Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin. Free mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. Appointments required: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.
31ST ANNUAL CRUISIN’ OCEAN CITY JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3-5 p.m. Drop in Wednesdays to receive one-on-one guidance from library staff to strengthen your resume and help with your job search. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
GLASS ARTIST ARIC SNEE TO HOLD FREE LECTURE Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 611:59 p.m. The public is invited to attend the lecture entitled “Desiging a Life in Glass.” Advance registration: ArtLeagueOfOceanCity.org or 410-524-9433. Walk-ins are welcome.
Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Also held at the Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot. Featuring hot rods, customs, muscle cars, classics, vendors, music, celebrities, entertainment and more. Cost is $10. https://specialeventpro.com, 410-7986304
INTERACTIVE MUSIC & MOVEMENT: JAMMING W/MR. JAKE Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Come join Mr. Jake and his guitar for fun, silly songs that everyone can play along. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
GUEST AUTHOR Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 4:30 p.m. Local author Dr. Robert M. Craig will discuss his
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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 containing family information. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-6322600
TRIVIA NIGHT (DURING THE DAY) Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3:30 p.m. Test your knowledge and win prizes. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
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Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:30-5:30 p.m. These classes uplift and improve mood. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.” 410-632-2600
PAINT NIGHT FUNDRAISER Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 6-8 p.m. Proceeds support the annual Klein Leister - John Staley Scholarship Program. Tickets cost $40 and include supplies and refreshments. All ages welcome. Register: 410-632-2600. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
LEGENDS IN CONCERT Ocean City Performing Arts Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8 p.m. Featuring tributes to Dolly Parton, Aretha Franklin, The Blues Brothers and more. 410-289-2800, 800626-2326, https://legendsinconcert.com.
BEACH SINGLES Thursdays - Beach Singles join us 55 plus at Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4-6 p.m. Info: 302436-9577 or BeachSingles.org
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Call 410-723-6397 Classifieds appear in Ocean City Today & Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com & baysideoc.com
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CUSTODIAL STAFF We are currently looking for Part Time Custodial Employees. Hours are 3:30pm-6:30pm, Monday through Friday. Apply to Linda Watson at lwatson@worcesterprep.org or mail application to Linda Watson, 508 S. Main St., Berlin, MD 21811.
Pino’s Pizza Hiring $16/hr + Tips
Counter Jar-Tips split equally by crew. 11am till 5pm, and 4:30 pm till 11pm shifts. Pizza Makers, Order Packers & Counter Floaters. No exp req. Located at 81st. Ask for Jim!
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Front Desk Agent You will play a key role as a member of our front office staff, making use of your friendly and helpful personality, as you take the initiative to deliver a wide range of services that guide our guests through their entire stay. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a tight-knit and supportive work environment, plus numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement. Duties for this role include: • Providing guests with assistance, and information in a courteous, efficient, and friendly manner • Fulfilling guest requests and taking room service orders • Processing reservations • Following up on services provided to guests • Presenting a friendly, outgoing, energetic, and guest-service oriented demeanor • Performing additional duties as required • Strong customer service background • Cash handling experience • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment • Basic computer and administrative skills Email resume to: jobs@carouselhotel.com or come in and complete an application at the front desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check. Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE
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Hiring Cooks (up to $18), Audio/Video Techs, Distillery Tour Guides, Maintenance Staff, Painter, Carpenter, Office Staff, Servers, Food Runners, Hosts, Bar Staff, Barbacks, Expeditors, Cashiers, Security, Receivers & Boutique Associates Apply in person or online at seacrets.com
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Carpenter Wanted at Pipeline Contracting, LLC. Minimum ten years experience. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus bonuses. Reach us at 410-208-1518.
Busy Tire & Service Centers, with locations in the Rehoboth, Bethany and Ocean City areas, is now hiring for experienced technicans. Must be dependable. Exc. Pay and Benefits. Call Matt - 302-344-9846 Classifieds 410-723-6397
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AUTO - MARINE SALES PERSON Busy Auto & Marine parts store, in Ocean Pines, is now hiring for part time salesperson. Experience a plus but will train the right person. Great Pay & Benefits. Call Joel - 302-344-9769
Experienced kitchen and bathroom subcontractors. Must have own tools and transportation. Competitive Pay ~ Year Round
Please call 443-366-9222 or 443-335-4476 Come join our team in a friendly, team-oriented environment at the beach, in a beautiful bayside community, with stunning water views, in Ocean City, MD. Now Hiring - Clubhouse / Pool Attendants Part-Time up to 15 to 40 hours. Seasonal employment. Excellent people skills are a must, and you must be able to work mornings, nights, and weekends, 5 and 8 hours shifts available. Start dates in May the position runs through October 1st. Please send resume to Olivia.smith@casinc.biz or fax to 410-520-0398
NOW HIRING!! Production Crew for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $20/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced:
The position is full-time, year-round and includes benefits. Put your experience and passion to work in a beautiful setting with a great group of people! Email resume to Executive Director, Rina Thaler at: rthaler@artleagueofoceancity.org
is now hiring an
ASSISTANT DISTILLER Full Time, Year Round position with benefits. Responsible for the production and bottling of Seacrets Spirits. Knowledge of distillation preferred, but not necessary. Apply in person or online at seacrets.com
ENGLISH TEACHER Worcester Preparatory School is located in beautiful Berlin, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The school is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school serving over 500 students in grades PK-12. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Upper School English Teacher for the 20222023 school year. This vibrant individual will have a strong education background and be capable of teaching the highest levels of high school English. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in English, successful classroom experience, and the ability to participate in other areas of school life are requirements for this position. Advanced Placement experience and advanced degree would be desirable. Interested candidates should mail or email resume with cover letter to: Linda Watson, Director of Human Resources, 508 South Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811 or lwatson@worcesterprep.org
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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. Building Attendant. PT/FT summer season. Monitor pool and parking lot. Report to property manager. Good Pay. Send resume to fred@paradiseoc.com or call 410-250-1111. In search of self-motivated, creative Nail Tech to join our team at OC Hair and Nail Studio in Gold Coast Mall. Additional incentive offered for existing clientele. Call to schedule interview: 410-524-7606
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Seeking Condo Cleaners in Ocean City. Part-time. 10-4pm. Experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Paid by unit. Ranging $50-$150. Teams are welcome. Text with name and experience, 443-523-4595.
NOW HIRING FULL TIME COOK, DRIVER, & BARTENDER Call Pam at 410-726-7061 Or Apply Within at 56th Street
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Now hiring for used car Salesman for our location in Clarksville De. Guarantee plus commission. Call David - 302-339-6910
Cooks, Kitchen Help, Food Runners Wanted Flexible schedule, clean kitchen, new equipment. Weekly paychecks. Friendly work environment. American Legion Post #166 Contact Sam Wiley 443-235-0876
Safari Hotel Hiring Front Desk Agents, Housekeeping, Laundry. Full time. Available all shifts, weekends and holidays Starting $15-$18/hour Apply in person 13th Street and Boardwalk 410-289-6411
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Seeking YR & Seasonal Rentals! Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
Seeking Roommate Bayview Estates, Selbyville. 5.7 miles to beach. Includes utilities & Internet. Shared kitchen, W/D, living room, outdoor space, POOL. $850/month. 302-448-5516
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.
Now Hiring full-time positions for Front Desk, evening shift 4-12, and Housekeeping. Apply within Comfort Suites, 12718 Ocean Gateway (Rte. 50), Ocean City, MD (WOC). 410-213-7171 CASHIER WANTED Delaware Tobacco Outlet, 100 Coastal Hwy., Suite 3 in Fenwick Island, DE 19944. Apply in person. PGN Crab House 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Now Hiring for • Waitstaff • Kitchen Help Apply within after 11:00 am
WEEKLY RENTALS Rooms ~ Suites ~ Apartments Utilities & internet included. BURGUNDY INN 1210 Philadelphia Ave. 410-289-8581
Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-524-7700 www.holidayoc.com
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL 2 Office/Retail Spaces available in West Ocean City. Each are approximately 1600 sq. ft. Call 443-497-4200
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MAY 13, 2022 DAMIAN L. HALSTAD HOFFMAN, COMFORT, OFFUTT, SCOTT & HALSTAD, LLP 24 N. COURT STREET WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19166 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DAVID SHAW AKA: DAVID CLARK SHAW Notice is given that Emily N. Roys, 12 Anchor Street, Westminister, MD 21157, was on April 01, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of David Shaw who died on March 9, 2022, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 1st day of October, 2022. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Emily N. Roys Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: April 28, 2022 OCD-4/28/3t _________________________________ WORCESTER COUNTY MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE TREASURER GOVERNMENT CENTER 1 WEST MARKET STREET, ROOM 1105 SNOW HILL, MD 21863
TAX SALE
OF PROPERTIES LOCATED IN WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND
Ocean City Today / Public Notices State and County taxes for the 2020 tax levy (and prior years) by the County Commissioners of Worcester County and/or delinquent water, sewer, and assessment charges and/or delinquent nuisance abatements on the properties hereinafter described being due and in arrears and unpaid, and in order to compel the payment of the same, together with interest thereon and costs attending the proceeding, as provided by law, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Treasurer, Finance Officer, and Collector of State and County taxes for Worcester County, Maryland, as provided by the Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland, the undersigned Treasurer, Finance Officer and Collector, aforesaid, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder the following properties. This public auction will be held with Real Auction.com. The link is https://worcester.marylandtaxsale.co m STARTING WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2022 @ 10:00 A.M. CLOSING FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022 AT THE HOUR OF 1:00 P.M. LIST OF PROPERTIES Acct#10053854 Assessed To 222 Trimper Avenue LLC OC. Located At 222 Trimper Ave Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 49 N Side 222 Trimper Ave Pl H & T Dev. Assessment $481,000. Total Due $15,599.29 Acct#02017520 Assessed To Askew Yvonne D & Baine Denise R. Located At 402 Market St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 40 X 96.8 X 38.67 X 80.20 402 W Market St Snow Hill. Assessment $6,400. Total Due $393.14 Acct#02017539 Assessed To Askew Yvonne D & Baine Denise R. Located At Market St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As App 42 1/2' X 70' W Market St Snow Hill. Assessment $6,200. Total Due $533.54 Acct#02017547 Assessed To Askew Yvonne D & Baine Denise R. Located At 404 Market St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As App 45' X 70' 404 W Market St Snow Hill. Assessment $6,400. Total Due $393.14 Acct#02026643 Assessed To Bailey Katherine Witt & Richard B. Located At 207 Morris St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 2 5465 Sq Ft 207 Morris St Subdiv Ld For John Q Perdue. Assessment $69,567. Total Due $2,947.65 Acct#03031853 Assessed To Baker Robert Marion. Located At 103 Franklin Ave Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lots 25 26 27 28 Blk D N/S Franklin Ave Pl Beach Graham Prop. Assessment $171,800. Total Due $6,731.21 Acct#02006936 Assessed To Ballard Artie H & Elizabeth W. Located At 4239 Market St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 18 Blk 1 Sec 1 W/S Market St 35184 Sq Ft Pl Castle Hill Ests. Assessment $85,467. Total Due $2,124.69 Acct#03003442 Assessed To Banach Thomas & Karen. Located At 11709 Sheppards Crossing Rd Whaleysville, Md 21872. Described As 0.463 Ac W Side Sheppards Cross Rd Surv Hetty H Powell. Assessment $100,000. Total Due $2,503.76
Acct#10242568 Assessed To Bateman Nadia. Located At 501 Penguin Dr 029A0 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 29A P 4 Penguin Drive Crab Cove Of 32nd St CM. Assessment $256,000. Total Due $8,375.37 Acct#10721989 Assessed To Bateman Nadia. Located At 29 Crab Cove 32nd St CM Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip #29 32nd St Crab Cove 32nd St CM. Assessment $15,000. Total Due $611.25 Acct#10240867 Assessed To Batz Kyle M & Myers Holly L. Located At 3701 Coastal Hwy 0221E Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 221 B E P 1 Coastal Highway Bradley On The Bay CM. Assessment $194,300. Total Due $6,387.64 Acct#10053986 Assessed To Behney Christopher. Located At 210 Trimper Ave 0004 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 4 Trimper Ave Sand & Foam CM. Assessment $106,000. Total Due $3,467.63 Acct#03049655 Assessed To Betters Richard K & Mary Y Betters. Located At 41 Ocean Pky Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-03-002 9000 Sq Ft Ocean Parkway Plat Ocean Pines Sec 3. Assessment $163,400. Total Due $3,689.12 Acct#01016776 Assessed To Bishop Elizabeth Ann & Wise Andre M. Located At 615 Clarke Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 1 E Side 615 Clarke Ave Plat B Pocomoke. Assessment $47,700. Total Due $2,161.29 Acct#05000262 Assessed To Blake Quincy & Irene For Life. Located At 9754 Hotel Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 60 X 259.75 S Side Line Hotel Road S Of Selbyville. Assessment $43,100. Total Due $1,192.11 Acct#01001280 Assessed To Blount Allen B Jr & Mirian B Golden. Located At Cypress Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 105' X 105' W Side Unionville Cedar Hall Road. Assessment $8,900. Total Due $434.65 Acct#02017865 Assessed To Bowie-Semsker Robyn. Located At 105 N Morris St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As .82 Ac Morris Street Oscar Manning Property. Assessment $174,667. Total Due $7,246.58 Acct#01026410 Assessed To Boyd Crawford & Jessica. Located At 1403 Princess Anne Ln Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 6 Blk E 60 X 150 1403 Princess Anne Lane Pl Small Bull & Dryden. Assessment $85,700. Total Due $3,781.08 Acct#10101549 Assessed To Bronder Charles M Jr & Ruth J. Located At 8800 Coastal Hwy 0707 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 707 Btw 88th & 89th Sts Sea Terrace CM. Assessment $304,167. Total Due $9,712.38 Acct#10009839 Assessed To Brown James Anderson. Located At 10130 Silver Point Ln Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As 1.07 Acs E Side Silver Point Rd On Herring Creek. Assessment $283,000. Total Due $6,301.22 Acct#03769016 Assessed To Brown James Marshall & Slack Jennifer Lore. Located At 158 Intrepid Ln 92 Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Unit 92 Ph 1 Intrepid Lane Decatur Farm Townhouse CM32. As-
PAGE 35 sessment $187,400. Total Due $5,585.28 Acct#03171965 Assessed To Campbell Wayne Franklin. Located At 9038 Carey Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 2.70 Acs Sw Side Carey Rd St Martins. Assessment $99,800. Total Due $1,262.81 Acct#01021761 Assessed To Carlton Harvey. Located At 612 Walnut St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 1 12238 Sq Ft S/S 612 Walnut St Pl Sur Gary & Wm Outten. Assessment $77,600. Total Due $3,435.80 Acct#10159202 Assessed To Carroll George F. Located At 13100 Coastal Hwy Pks53 P2 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Pk U S53 P 2 131st St Braemar Towers CM. Assessment $2,000. Total Due $268.96 Acct#03137619 Assessed To Carroll Rodney S & Linda H. Located At 112 Port Arthur Ct Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot 60 50223 Sq Ft Port Arthur Court Whitetail Sancty Sec 15B. Assessment $153,300. Total Due $3,472.97 Acct#03137570 Assessed To Carroll Rodney S & Linda H. Located At 105 Port Arthur Court St Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot 56 18025 Sq Ft Port Arthur Court Whitetail Sancty Sec 15B. Assessment $39,400. Total Due $987.70 Acct#03021793 Assessed To Cheek Hope Renee. Located At 10352 Harrison Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 4.99845 Acs E Side Harrison Rd SE Of Berlin. Assessment $100,400. Total Due $2,426.68 Acct#10222079 Assessed To Colletti Ricardo V & Walker-Colletti Stephanie B. Located At 3801 Atlantic Ave 0110 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 110 Btw 38th & 39th Sts Diamond Beach CM. Assessment $240,900. Total Due $7,888.90 Acct#10222311 Assessed To Colletti Ricardo V & Walker-Colletti Stephanie B. Located At 3801 Atlantic Ave 0216 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 216 Btw 38th & 39th Sts Diamond Beach CM. Assessment $260,800. Total Due $8,375.68 Acct#03124800 Assessed To Collick Albert B & Renate E. Located At 9309 Seahawk Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 3 3.086 Acs W/S Step Dec High School Rd Subdiv William Smith. Assessment $142,000. Total Due $2,156.39 Acct#03034321 Assessed To Collick Beatrice & Pitts Reginald T. Located At 114 Railroad Ave Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 69 3 X 591 36 N Side Railroad Avenue Berlin. Assessment $54,400. Total Due $2,316.06 Acct#01016318 Assessed To Collins Diondre Lamount. Located At 714 Fourth St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 0.456 Ac W Side 714 4th St Near Scotts Allen. Assessment $36,100. Total Due $1,846.69 Acct#10429161 Assessed To Cooling Vito Joel. Located At 5 Seaside Vlg Marina CM M5 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit M-5 477 Sq Ft Seaside Vlg Marina CM. Assessment $23,333. Total Due $611.53 Acct#10743508 Assessed To Cooling Vito Joel. Located At 13004 Bowline Ln Ocean City, Md 21842.
PAGE 36 Described As Lt 24(A)/Lu-37 1963 Bowline Lane Seaside Vlg Amd Rec Pl P. Assessment $301,367. Total Due $6,611.11 Acct#02004275 Assessed To Corbin Ervin K & Bernice C Perrine Et Al. Located At Snow Hill Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 2 Acs Ne Side R-12 W Of Snow Hill. Assessment $41,000. Total Due $1,022.60 Acct#03029123 Assessed To Corbin Leslie H. Located At 104 South Main St Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot W Side 104 S Main X Washington Sts. Assessment $197,000. Total Due $7,330.99 Acct#02007223 Assessed To Dale Archie L. Located At 5509 Princess Way Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 8 Acs Near W Side R-113 S Of Snow Hill. Assessment $102,500. Total Due $2,468.48 Acct#03002233 Assessed To Davis Marvin Lee & Kay M. Located At 11812 Sheppards Crossing Rd, Whaleyville, Md. Described As 5o X 175 5 X E Side Sheppards Crossing Road. Assessment $54,700. Total Due $1,458.33 Acct#03083101 Assessed To Dlubala Stephen W Jr & Sharon E. Located At 3 Ivy Ln Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-03-035 11146 Sq Ft Ivy Lane Pl Ocean Pines Sec 3. Assessment $188,700. Total Due $4,180.74 Acct#03146731 Assessed To Donaway Keith Allen & Brenda Gale. Located At 12292 Blueberry Rd Whaleyville, Md 21872. Described As Lot 1 2 Ac S/S Blueberry Rd M Donaway Min Subdiv. Assessment $102,300. Total Due $2,496.98 Acct#01001019 Assessed To Donaway Rita Elizabeth. Located At 2514 Worcester Hwy Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 190' X 190' X 190' X 143' Near E Side R-113 Ne Of Pocomoke. Assessment $58,933. Total Due $1,548.78 Acct#03050408 Assessed To Dowd Martin M & Jone M. Located At 29 Harborview Dr Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot C-01-393 5000 Sq Ft Harborview Dr Plat Ocean Pines Sec 1-B. Assessment $439,700. Total Due $9,664.30 Acct#07000251 Assessed To Dykes Ned S & Eileen P. Located At Meadow Bridge Rd West Of Snow Hil, Md 21863. Described As 76.90 Acs E Side Meadow Bridge Road. Assessment $70,300. Total Due $2,032.31 Acct#05008913 Assessed To Ed Boy Holdings LLC. Located At Brant Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As Lot 25 100' X 150' Se Side Brant Rd Pl Frank L Savage Resub. Assessment $67,600. Total Due $1,603.00 Acct#03005933 Assessed To Eley Michaela P. Located At Campbelltown Rd, Md. Described As 6995 Sq Ft E Side Campbelltown Rd N Of St Martins. Assessment $700. Total Due $278.11 Acct#10006147 Assessed To Engh Joseph Harrigan. Located At 10325 Leeds Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 7 Blk 3 Sec A W Side Leeds Rd Pl Cape Isle Of Wight. Assessment $132,833. Total Due $2,885.40 Acct#10150965 Assessed To Eppig Michael J & Renee M. Located At 14
Ocean City Today / Public Notices 123rd St 0012 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 12 Mccomas Ave Helmsman CM. Assessment $152,100. Total Due $2,495.26 Acct#10033799 Assessed To Esham John D & Yolanda A. Located At 707 Wilmington Ln Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lots 2 3 4 Blk 21n Wilmington Lane Pl Sinepuxent Bch. Assessment $383,200. Total Due $12,136.80 Acct#10297729 Assessed To Faass George Steven & Marsha. Located At 12705 Wight St 0502 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 502 Wight St Silver Moon CM. Assessment $474,500. Total Due $15,414.65 Acct#01007629 Assessed To Fetzer Mark Allan. Located At 4429 Stockton Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 75' X 414.32' N Side Stockton Rd E Of Pocomoke. Assessment $41,500. Total Due $1,158.42 Acct#03004848 Assessed To Fiedler George D. Located At 11104 Worcester Hwy Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 1 2.13 Acs E Side Worcester Hwy Bluewater Botanical. Assessment $157,500. Total Due $3,700.78 Acct#03131092 Assessed To Foll William A & Hedges-Foll Mary E. Located At 17 Stacy Ct Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot 170 Stacy Court Terns Landing. Assessment $431,600. Total Due $6,771.80 Acct#10008123 Assessed To Freburger Kelly M. Located At 13011 Drum Point Rd W Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 30 N Side Drum Point Rd Pl 1 Sec 1 Captains Hill. Assessment $679,033. Total Due $15,628.29 Acct#10217601 Assessed To Gelfo Philip Lance & Anderson Karen. Located At 121 76th St 0101 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 101 76th St Seabay Vista CM. Assessment $167,400. Total Due $5,521.02 Acct#08008655 Assessed To Georges Island Landing LLC. Located At George Island Landing Rd Stockton, Md 21864. Described As Lot Geo Island Landing Road Se Of Stockton. Assessment $9,000. Total Due $434.19 Acct#08008663 Assessed To Georges Island Landing LLC. Located At George Island Landing Rd Stockton, Md 21864. Described As Lot Geo Island Landing Road Se Of Stockton. Assessment $9,000. Total Due $434.19 Acct#10046521 Assessed To Godman Ray & Kevin Hickey. Located At 209 Sunset Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 62 S Side 209 Sunset Dr Pl 3 Skyline Dev. Assessment $250,667. Total Due $7,199.87 Acct#10258669 Assessed To Green Michael O. Located At 504 Yawl Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 339 3600 Sq Ft E S Yawl Dr Pl Montego Bay Sec 6 C. Assessment $141,133. Total Due $4,643.72 Acct#05000580 Assessed To Griffin Emerson James & Griffin Michael Lee. Located At 9808 Hotel Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 24,558 Sq Ft S Side Hotel Rd S Of Selbyville. Assessment $30,500. Total Due $907.58 Acct#03021246 Assessed To Hall Randolph Freddie Jr For Life. Lo-
cated At 10209 Germantown Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot X E Side Germantown Road Se Of Berlin. Assessment $58,800. Total Due $1,547.03 Acct#10226821 Assessed To Harmon Barbara J. Located At 14 136th St 0301 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 301 136th St Sunspot CM. Assessment $214,000. Total Due $7,022.28 Acct#01015028 Assessed To Harmon Tineka C. Located At 927 Clarke Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 60' X 114' E Side 927 Clarke Ave Plum Street. Assessment $30,967. Total Due $1,598.93 Acct#10008271 Assessed To Harrison Joseph G Jr & Robin H. Located At 10417 Inlet Rd West Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As .79 Ac W Side Indian Knoll Rd Pl 1 Sec 2 Captains Hill. Assessment $726,767. Total Due $10,824.23 Acct#03101479 Assessed To Harrison Joseph G Jr & Robin H. Located At 26 Wood Duck Dr Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot C-14d-076 17393 Sq Ft Wood Duck Dr Pl Ocean Pines Sec 14d. Assessment $188,600. Total Due $4,243.17 Acct#03145158 Assessed To Harrison Joseph G Jr & Robin H. Located At 1617 Mercer's Way Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 58 13633.6 Sq Ft Mercer's Way Sec 3 Colonial Village Sec 18. Assessment $86,600. Total Due $2,017.57 Acct#10023068 Assessed To Harrison Joseph G Jr & Robin H. Located At Inlet Rd West Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As 1.46 Acs W/S Inlet Rd W Of Ocean City Pl Subdiv Wire Pond. Assessment $40,000. Total Due $1,000.78 Acct#10264723 Assessed To Harrison Joseph G Jr & Robin H. Located At 107 Convention Center Dr 590 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 59 P B Convention Center Drive Thunder Island CM. Assessment $244,800. Total Due $8,014.54 Acct#10285623 Assessed To Harrison Paul John William. Located At 320 H Gorman Ave Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 13A 320H Gorman Ave Villa Park Townhouses. Assessment $179,533. Total Due $5,835.04 Acct#03126013 Assessed To Haynie Mark W & Evelyn M. Located At Timberline Cir Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 397 Timberline Circle White Horse Park Phase 3. Assessment $94,200. Total Due $2,152.41 Acct#10113679 Assessed To Hicks John D. Located At 9500 Coastal Hwy 006F Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 6F Beach Hwy Pyramid CM. Assessment $190,767. Total Due $6,257.42 Acct#10209633 Assessed To Hilborn Management Corp. Located At 1407 St Louis Ave 1S Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U1S St Louis Ave Willow's CM. Assessment $400. Total Due $148.40 Acct#02022079 Assessed To Hillman Emily Dawn. Located At 232 Washington St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 117' X 191' X 162' X 81' S Washington St Snow Hill. Assessment $80,367. Total Due $3,387.03 Acct#10343844 Assessed To Hinkle Gary & Marcia D & Alan E Bell.
MAY 13, 2022 Located At 8343 South Longboat Way Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 366 3000 Sq Ft South Longboat Drive Assateague Pt Resort P 3. Assessment $139,867. Total Due $957.65 Acct#01021400 Assessed To Holden Gregory T & Vera L. Located At 509 Cedar St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 60' X 120.4' 509 Cedar St Pocomoke. Assessment $48,900. Total Due $2,212.44 Acct#01028456 Assessed To Howell Wendell & Joann T. Located At 1014 Cedar St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 2.7469 Acs S Side 1014 Cedar St Pocomoke. Assessment $69,300. Total Due $3,082.01 Acct#10112583 Assessed To Hubert Lawrence M. Located At 9500 Coastal Hwy 5H Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 5H Beach Hwy Pyramid CM. Assessment $258,967. Total Due $8,427.43 Acct#02006146 Assessed To Hudson Hermetta O & Alphonso K. Located At 5742 Blake Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 6 1.28 Acs Near East Side R-113 Pl Blake Subdiv. Assessment $99,567. Total Due $2,404.93 Acct#01013181 Assessed To Huttner Robin A. Located At 1318 Old Virginia Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 2 Acs E Side Old R-13 S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $126,167. Total Due $2,901.71 Acct#02009897 Assessed To Jackson Willie Joe Jr & Mary A & Jackson Vandella. Located At Public Landing Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 14.35 Acs Mt Wesley E Side Public Landing Rd E Of Snow Hill. Assessment $54,700. Total Due $1,188.38 Acct#10230136 Assessed To James Paula & Nina Fernandez &. Located At 4000 Coastal Hwy 0211 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 211 Btw 40th & 41st Sts Ocean Point No 2 CM. Assessment $118,800. Total Due $3,955.30 Acct#10197406 Assessed To Jayne Teddy LLC. Located At 150 Pine Tree Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 1347 Sec 1 Pine Tree Road Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $257,400. Total Due $8,301.78 Acct#10206359 Assessed To Jeffrey Stephen & Kimberly Anne Bargarus Living Tr. Located At 6 87th St 0102 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 102 87th St Surfhaven CM. Assessment $132,300. Total Due $4,390.24 Acct#01015923 Assessed To Jenkins Arnold. Located At 707 Clarke Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 2 3267 Sq Ft 707 Clarke Ave Taylors Subdiv. Assessment $30,000. Total Due $1,556.27 Acct#03002985 Assessed To Jones Millard Edward F For Life. Located At 8336 Circle Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 1.136 Acs S Side Circle Rd Se Of Whaleyville. Assessment $124,700. Total Due $2,903.41 Acct#10045541 Assessed To Julio Anne L & Catherine J Wagner & Julio Jacqueline A. Located At 2521 Atlantic Ave Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 8 Btw 25th & 26th Sts Pl The Village N. Assessment $569,833. Total Due $18,473.49 Acct#01005294 Assessed To Kinard Tina Mason. Located At 2515
MAY 13, 2022 Olds Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 185' X 369' NW Side R113 NE Of Pocomoke. Assessment $60,900. Total Due $1,576.15 Acct#01012444 Assessed To Knox Levi Rubben For Life. Located At Colona Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 105' X 195' N Side Colona Road S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $17,800. Total Due $653.20 Acct#10131634 Assessed To Kostack Joseph R & Janice E. Located At 183 Jamestown Rd 0011 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 11 Jamestown Rd Watergate CM. Assessment $196,500. Total Due $6,855.25 Acct#10107628 Assessed To Kurt E Klotzbach Revocable Living Trust The. Located At 122 Winter Harbor Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 55 Sec II Winter Harbor Rd Pl Caine Keys II. Assessment $362,833. Total Due $11,786.05 Acct#05029627 Assessed To Land Sea Air Unlimited Inc. Located At North Piney Point Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As Lot 2 1.945 Acs Piney Point Rd Min Sub John L Ingersoll. Assessment $57,400. Total Due $1,380.45 Acct#03105903 Assessed To Laque Joseph Edward & Laque Donna M. Located At 120 Robin Hood Trl Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot B-10-1293 13447 Sq Ft Robin Hood Tr Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $170,000. Total Due $2,520.28 Acct#10210976 Assessed To Leblanc Aida L & Hitch John A & Dayna L Hitch. Located At 143 Jamestown Rd 0003 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U3 Jamestown Rd Jamestown Inlet CM. Assessment $199,733. Total Due $6,422.10 Acct#02020815 Assessed To Lehmann Michelle. Located At 110 Ironshire St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 99' X 150' 110 Ironshire X Snow Sts Snow Hill. Assessment $183,800. Total Due $7,054.41 Acct#03095169 Assessed To Lewis William D Jr & Lewis Linda R. Located At 40 Nottingham Ln Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-10-035 7500 Sq Ft Nottingham Ln Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $134,700. Total Due $2,913.39 Acct#01012592 Assessed To Lipps Mark W. Located At 865 Colona Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 1 5.87 Acs N Side Colona Road Min Sub M D Maizel Etal. Assessment $80,000. Total Due $1,569.55 Acct#04001702 Assessed To Lockwood Sylvester L. Located At 8314 Patey Woods Rd Newark, Md 21841. Described As Lots In Blks A C F H & J Patey Woods Rd Newark. Assessment $81,200. Total Due $1,897.45 Acct#10136148 Assessed To Loewenstein Kevin & Loewenstein Hilary. Located At 11204 Coastal Hwy 00060 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U6 Ph Beach Hwy High Point CM. Assessment $289,300. Total Due $9,388.84 Acct#03002101 Assessed To Logan Edna Collins & Catherine Smith. Located At Campbelltown Rd, Whaleyville, Md. Described As 4.43 Acs W Side Campbelltown Rd Edna Logan Et Al Survey. Assessment $72,400. Total Due $1,844.55 Acct#10168236 Assessed To Lucas
Ocean City Today / Public Notices William H & Vicky Lynn. Located At 5 138th St 003W Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 3-W 138th St Windward CM. Assessment $173,300. Total Due $5,711.09 Acct#03011291 Assessed To Machen Stephen F & Machen Sharon E. Located At 10109 McAllister Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 3 Acs W Side Mcallister Rd E Of Berlin. Assessment $396,767. Total Due $8,696.67 Acct#03050874 Assessed To Mahon Sherry L. Located At 44 Brandywine Dr Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot G-13-118 9800 Sq Ft Brandywine Dr Pl Ocean Pines Sec 13. Assessment $234,000. Total Due $5,195.12 Acct#10067073 Assessed To McClellan Jane K & Susan K Schultz. Located At 7 45th St 0210 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 210 45th St Ocean Waye 45 CM. Assessment $76,800. Total Due $2602.21 Acct#10383315 Assessed To McCormick Family Stone Harbour LLC. Located At 6 Stone Harbour Villas Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Boat Slip #S6 Stone Harbour Villas CM. Assessment $10,000. Total Due $346.20 Acct#10384400 Assessed To McCormick Family Stone Harbour LLC. Located At 13208 Stone Harbour Ln 4 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 4 Ph 5 Jefferson Ave Stone Harbour Villas CM. Assessment $540,067. Total Due $11,684.28 Acct#10179130 Assessed To McKenzie Robin Jo Robinson. Located At 13603 Sea Captain Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 1 Blk 11 Twin Tree Road Pl Caine Woods Sec 3. Assessment $225,633. Total Due $5,614.59 Acct#10161142 Assessed To Mdr Bachelors Hall 2 LLC. Located At 13110 Coastal Hwy 7130 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U713 P1 Wight St Braemar Towers CM. Assessment $488,167. Total Due $15,784.28 Acct#10161495 Assessed To Mdr Bachelors Hall LLC. Located At 13110 Coastal Hwy 7140 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U714 P 1 Wight St Braemar Towers CM. Assessment $488,167. Total Due $15,784.28 Acct#10370167 Assessed To Meadows James W. Located At 13487 Bella Vista Ln 26E Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U26 BE P4 Madison Ave Portofino Twnhse CM. Assessment $304,100. Total Due $6,495.60 Acct#05005574 Assessed To Meehan Thomas Joseph & Elizabeth Ann Bertrand. Located At 9937 Bishopville Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 148 X 467.85 X 432.90 N S County Rd Near Bishopville. Assessment $60,700. Total Due $1,569.93 Acct#01022954 Assessed To Mills Steven Jr. Located At 4 Gray St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 46 X 87 West Side 4 Gray St Pocomoke. Assessment $20,500. Total Due $1,933.66 Acct#03072584 Assessed To Morris William Edward & Phyllis Simon. Located At 37 Gloucester Rd Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-11-140 7650 Sq Ft Glouces-
ter Rd Pl Ocean Pines Sec 11. Assessment $52,300. Total Due $1,250.04 Acct#10413702 Assessed To Moscoso Juan Carlos & Marta Moscoso. Located At E Bradley Cove CM BD E Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Boat Slip E Bradley Rd Bradley Cove CM. Assessment $15,000. Total Due $611.25 Acct#10037875 Assessed To New Sm Limited Partnership. Located At 200 12th St Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 9 Blk 38 W Side Phila Ave Pl H & T Land. Assessment $511,800. Total Due $16,194.53 Acct#10040612 Assessed To New Sm Limited Partnership. Located At 208 15th St Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 44 50' X 100' N Side 15th St Pl Neptune Dev. Assessment $443,500. Total Due $14,080.22 Acct#03125971 Assessed To Nokes Stephen P & Maryll S. Located At Timberline Cir Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 394 Timberline Circle White Horse Park Phase 3. Assessment $96,200. Total Due $2,179.96 Acct#10202310 Assessed To Och LLC. Located At 309 South Ocean Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 5A Sec 5A South Ocean Dr Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $448,033. Total Due $14,469.83 Acct#10136180 Assessed To Onal Hatice R & Mustafa. Located At 11100 Coastal Hwy 0904 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 904 Coastal Hwy Irene CM. Assessment $361,300. Total Due $11,649.07 Acct#10253632 Assessed To Oronzio Ronald L & Anna Marie & Guerino F Oronzio. Located At 119 Old Landing Rd 0307F Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 307 B F P 5 Old Landing Rd Our Place At The Beach. Assessment $164,600. Total Due $5,406.77 Acct#08002053 Assessed To Parker Kathy Wimbrow. Located At 6140 Taylor Landing Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As 4 Acs SW Side Taylors Landing Road. Assessment $137,067. Total Due $3,209.02 Acct#03016188 Assessed To Parker Mabel Sallie Savage. Located At 10811 Maple Ct Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 13 115 X 175 N Side Maple Lane Plat Highland Park. Assessment $76,800. Total Due $1,917.36 Acct#01017314 Assessed To Parsons Karen Annette. Located At 208 Walnut St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 70.12' X 104.5' X 70 X 102' S Side 208 Walnut St Pocomoke. Assessment $83,600. Total Due $3,691.56 Acct#01020374 Assessed To Phillips Efrem L & Carolyn V Phillips. Located At 510 Bonneville Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 34' X 80' 510 Bonneville Ave Pocomoke. Assessment $100. Total Due $135.53 Acct#03101622 Assessed To Pisner Gary. Located At 115 Nottingham Ln Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-10-190 8734 Sq Ft Nottingham La Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $132,000. Total Due $1,839.16 Acct#10425689 Assessed To Polun
PAGE 37 Irene J. Located At 54 Island Edge Dr 54N Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 54N Ph 6 Island Edge Dr Port Astor At Sunset Is. Assessment $541,000. Total Due $14,542.77 Acct#01028057 Assessed To Powell Alice Mae. Located At 709 Eighth St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 40' X 100' S Side Eighth St Pocomoke. Assessment $45,033. Total Due $2,270.30 Acct#01002783 Assessed To Purnell Herbert William. Located At Pit Circle Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot E Side Pit Circle Road Sw Of Pocomoke. Assessment $14,500. Total Due $378.02 Acct#03022668 Assessed To Purnell John Eary. Located At 10118 Germantown Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot X W Side Germantown Road SE Of Berlin. Assessment $88,000. Total Due $2,183.00 Acct#03022854 Assessed To Raney Vernon E & Joan Steele For Life. Located At Germantown Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 1.39 Acs Near E Side Germantown Road. Assessment $38,600. Total Due $970.23 Acct#03024911 Assessed To Richardson Michael A. Located At 8111 Shire Dr Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 1 1.3187 Acs Pl Richardson Subdiv. Assessment $141,700. Total Due $3,267.97 Acct#10228913 Assessed To Richardson Sandra Lee Powell. Located At 13 60th St 202 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 202 60th St Sea Lord II CM. Assessment $181,700. Total Due $5,981.69 Acct#01002899 Assessed To Robins Barbara Ann. Located At 1836 Sand Pit Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot E Side Pit Rd Hendersons Neck. Assessment $53,867. Total Due $1,423.17 Acct#03092534 Assessed To Rogers John H & Patricia M. Located At 8 Yeoman Ct Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-06528 10409 Sq Ft Yeoman Ct Pl Ocean Pines Sec Six. Assessment $167,500. Total Due $3,513.61 Acct#07004354 Assessed To Ross William R Jr & Carol Ann Dryden. Located At 2033 Wildwood Trl Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 1 1.191 Acs Wildwoods Trail Pl Wildwoods. Assessment $171,667. Total Due $3,952.88 Acct#02037106 Assessed To Rural Housing Service Us Department Of Agriculture. Located At 307 Purnell St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 1 20,473.2 Sq Ft Purnell St Min Sub M Ames Pl. Assessment $105,400. Total Due $4,481.40 Acct#10743087 Assessed To S & T Development Inc. Located At Lewis Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Escaped Prop 18.67acs W Side Lewis Rd Bndry Sur Ayres Crk LLC. Assessment $44,100. Total Due $624.00 Acct#01017977 Assessed To Sabia Mark. Located At 402 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 30'2'' X 83'9'' X 29' X 83'9'' W/S 402 Second St Pocomoke. Assessment $38,000. Total Due $1,747.80 Acct#01017403 Assessed To Savage Dondrey & Lori. Located At 215 Laurel St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 85.65' X 123.31' X 89.72'
PAGE 38 X 107 N Side 215 Laurel St. Assessment $70,000. Total Due $3,460.60 Acct#02014017 Assessed To Schafer Shane A & Joann. Located At 2924 Snow Hill Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 3.68 Acs East Side R-12 N Of Girdletree. Assessment $93,500. Total Due $2,089.04 Acct#01015974 Assessed To Schoolfield Stephen E & Rudean N Fletcher. Located At 111 Oak St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 5848 Sq Ft N Side 111 Oak St Pocomoke. Assessment $43,800. Total Due $2,859.33 Acct#10275733 Assessed To Schroding Henry L & Georgia L. Located At 207 Bayview Ln 0107 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 107 Bayview Lane Crab Cove On The Bay CM. Assessment $226,300. Total Due $6,606.96 Acct#10308976 Assessed To Sethi Amit & Savita. Located At 12507 Sunset Ave 16F Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 16 Bldg F Ph II Sunset Ave & Rt 611 Pl Meyer's Siding Condo. Assessment $70,000. Total Due $1,628.61 Acct#02029162 Assessed To Shockley Ralph Estes Jr. Located At 7750 Shockley Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 2A 5.05 Acs E/S Shockley Rd Bndry Ln Adjus Ralph Shockley Jr. Assessment $203,700. Total Due $4,639.63 Acct#10054664 Assessed To Smiroldo Franco D. Located At 7 40th St 0308 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 308 40th St A Place In The Sun CM. Assessment $144,000. Total Due $4,767.14 Acct#02017083 Assessed To Smith Richard & NakonechnySmith Sophia R. Located At 100 Green St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 20' X 57' 100 W Green & N Washington Sts. Assessment $99,500. Total Due $4,195.82 Acct#03091570 Assessed To Snyder Claude & Deborah A. Located At 73 Boston Dr Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-11-161 10343 Sq Ft Gloucester Rd Pl Ocean Pines Sec 11. Assessment $225,300. Total Due $4,943.36 Acct#01017950 Assessed To Soghomonian John. Located At 406 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 82' X 140' 406 Second St & Walnut St. Assessment $79,400. Total Due $3,908.13 Acct#10280168 Assessed To Solibakke Richard C & Janice. Located At 13908 Wight St 207 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 207 Z Btw 139th & 140th Sts Pelican Beach CM. Assessment $539,900. Total Due $18,681.30 Acct#08003033 Assessed To Sonczewski Bradley. Located At 5723 Onley Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As 1.08 Acs N Side Onley Rd Bndy Sur Mark Smith. Assessment $63,400. Total Due $1,648.17 Acct#10143667 Assessed To SW Condominium LLC. Located At 11500 Coastal Hwy 607 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 607 Beach Hwy Sea Watch CM. Assessment $329,667. Total Due $10,562.71 Acct#01024981 Assessed To Tawes & Adkins Leasing Inc. Located At 1107 Cedar & 12th St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 105' X 120' N Side 1107 Cedar &
Ocean City Today / Public Notices 12th Sts. Assessment $89,733. Total Due $4,390.90 Acct#01027484 Assessed To Tawes & Adkins Leasing Inc. Located At 906 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot C 45' X 132' 906 Second St Plat D-1. Assessment $147,333. Total Due $7,125.64 Acct#10397200 Assessed To Tebo Victoria. Located At 3 Club Ocean Villas II 3 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Boat Slip #3 Edw L Taylor Rd Club Ocean Villas II CM. Assessment $15,000. Total Due $611.25 Acct#03030431 Assessed To Timmons James B. Located At 303 Bay St Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 65 X 150 N Side 303 Bay Street Berlin. Assessment $130,700. Total Due $5,289.40 Acct#05001250 Assessed To Tingle Norman B & George & Others. Located At 9506 Morris Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 21.07 Acs South Side Morris Road S Of Selbyville. Assessment $116,900. Total Due $2,814.36 Acct#10003024 Assessed To Todd William Bryan Jr & Elizabeth Ann Sarah F Todd. Located At 12528 Salisbury Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 7 & Pt Lot 8 Blk 20 Sec B N/S Salisbury Rd Pl Cape Isle Of Wight. Assessment $131,433. Total Due $2,863.21 Acct#01023586 Assessed To Topping Shawntay D. Located At 413 Bank St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 63 X 92 X 54 X 119 N Side 413 Bank St Pocomoke. Assessment $30,967. Total Due $1,445.00 Acct#01016903 Assessed To Townsend Henrick. Located At 612 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 77.75 X 103 X 146 X 28 X 34.5 X 75 W Side 612 Second & Laurel Sts. Assessment $66,200. Total Due $2,124.60 Acct#05002273 Assessed To Travers Christine Helen & Warner Frederick Cornelius. Located At 13358 Selby Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 20.52 Acs E Side Selby Rd Bndy Ln Adj 235/28 & 235. Assessment $306,700. Total Due $6,868.82 Acct#10318688 Assessed To Trent Roger V & Kathleen O. Located At 104 Assateague Ct Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 99 Assateague Court Montego Bay Mobile Hm Pk Sec 8C. Assessment $183,900. Total Due $5,916.03 Acct#01011782 Assessed To Tull Kevin Lamont & Marcella Barnes Tull. Located At 3631 Brantley Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 198' X 330' N Side Brantley Road S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $49,800. Total Due $1,351.42 Acct#08001472 Assessed To Tyndall William Jackson. Located At 2816 Snow Hill Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As Lot X E Side R 12 Girdletree. Assessment $21,500. Total Due $35,488.21 Acct#08004668 Assessed To Ulrich Sandra. Located At 5641 George Island Landing Rd Stockton, Md 21864. Described As Lot Geo Island Landing Rd Stockton. Assessment $36,400. Total Due $1,594.38 Acct#03072509 Assessed To Varner Gilbert A Sr. Located At 5 Hingham Ln Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot G-13-237 10698 Sq Ft Hingham Lane Pl
Ocean Pines Sec 13. Assessment $388,200. Total Due $8,440.06 Acct#10318459 Assessed To Walker James M. Located At 644 Gulf Stream Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 78 Gulf Stream Dr Montego Bay Mobile Hm Pk Sec 8C. Assessment $277,033. Total Due $9,025.29 Acct#08002541 Assessed To Waters Ricky & Antoinette Harmon. Located At 2642 Snow Hill Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As Lot E Side R-12 Girdletree. Assessment $54,100. Total Due $931.70 Acct#10130999 Assessed To Weedon Patsy A. Located At 109 Newport Bay Dr 000D01 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U D B 1 Newport Bay Dr Balmoral Cove VIII CM. Assessment $177,800. Total Due $5,856.07 Acct#03160734 Assessed To West Ryan T & Lindsey A West & West Sandra C. Located At 10208 Ruffian Ln Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 40 Ph 2 10981 Sq Ft Ruffian Ln Riddle Farm Subdiv. Assessment $620,100. Total Due $12,729.22 Acct#03012581 Assessed To WGC Berlin LLC. Located At 10213 McAllister Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 5 73 Acs W Side McAllister Rd East Of Berlin. Assessment $390,367. Total Due $8,446.59 Acct#02026716 Assessed To Whaley Raye Gillette. Located At 100 Washington St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 57' X 89.5' S Washington St Snow Hill. Assessment $69,633. Total Due $2,991.68 Acct#03056465 Assessed To Wienhold Jonathan Christian. Located At 78 Birdnest Dr Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-06-173 11672 Sq Ft Birdnest Dr Plat Ocean Pines Sec 6. Assessment $227,300. Total Due $4,713.90 Acct#03015173 Assessed To Wings & White Tails LLC. Located At 10877 Redwood Ln Berlin, Md 21811-3539. Described As 14.29 Acs Redwood Lane East Of Berlin. Assessment $286,700. Total Due $6,554.68 Acct#02020513 Assessed To Witt Ethel T For Life. Located At 211 Ironshire St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 85' X 190' 211 Ironshire St Snow Hill. Assessment $71,400. Total Due $3,061.97 Acct#03141500 Assessed To Witt Michael Gary Jr. Located At 7 Links Ln Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 56 7671 Sq Ft Links Lane Sec 2 Innerlinks Sec 12. Assessment $226,100. Total Due $4,863.44 Acct#10230268 Assessed To Yurcisin Paula E. Located At 4000 Coastal Hwy 0311 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U311 Btw 40th & 41st St Ocean Point No 2 CM. Assessment $118,800. Total Due $3,955.30 TERMS OF SALE All bidders must register. Registration for the sale begins at 10:00 a.m. April 26th and ends promptly at 10:00 a.m. May 7th. Proper identification for individuals and proof of existence for legal entities shall be required by RealAuction for all registrants. In order to bid, an individual or entity must be registered. ACH will need to be tendered by 4:00 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 20th on the
MAY 13, 2022 final date of sale. It shall be in the amount of taxes due including expenses of sale (attorney, auctioneer, advertising and miscellaneous). A receipt will then be issued by RealAuction. A tax sale certificate will be provided by mail to the tax sale purchaser within thirty days of the date of the sale. These properties are offered for sale “AS IS”, at the risk of the purchasers and neither the undersigned nor any other party makes any warranties or representations whatsoever either expressed or implied, of any kind or character, with respect to the properties or the title thereto. In the event a tax sale certificate is issued and then voided by the Treasurer, through no fault of the buyer, only a refund of amounts actually paid on day of sale shall be made and shall be the Treasurer’s sole liability and limit thereon. Properties are listed and sold based upon information provided by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, which is in no way represented to be accurate or correct. The sale, the premises, and the properties are, to the extent provided by law, subject to any and all title defects, claims, liens, encumbrances, covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, rightsof-way and matters of records. In the event of mistake, defective title, description or nonexistence of property, no refund shall be given. Bidders should be well versed in the law regarding tax sales and should investigate the properties and titles thereto prior to purchase or bid. Competent legal advice should be sought by prospective bidders prior to the sale. No legal advice shall be given by the County Attorney, Treasurer, or staff. Bidders representing legal entities are limited to one bidder per property sold. Bidding shall be conducted in accordance with procedures determined by the Treasurer or his agent at the sale. All costs in connection with the foreclosure of the right of redemption and all other title costs are at the expense of the purchaser or purchasers. All taxes and fees and other impositions including, without limitation, the following: transfer tax, agricultural transfer tax, recordation tax, and recording costs required will likewise be at the expense of the purchaser or purchasers. Terms of sale shall be complied with as determined by the Treasurer, who shall be the sole judge of such. These requirements are directory as to the Treasurer and not mandatory. They may be altered by the Treasurer at his sole discretion in the interests of justice, fairness, and efficiency or other good and valid reason. PROPERTIES LISTED HEREIN, ON WHICH TAXES ARE PAID PRIOR TO DATE OF SALE WILL NOT BE SOLD. PHILLIP G. THOMPSON TREASURER AND FINANCE OFFICER FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND AND COLLECTOR OF STATE AND COUNTY TAXES
MAY 13, 2022 FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND OCD-4/28/4t _________________________________ Michael McKeefery Cohn, Goldberg & Deutsch, LLC 1099 Winterson Road, Suite 301 Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 MMcKeefery@cgd-law.com 410-296-2550 x3161 Edward S. Cohn Stephen N. Goldberg Richard E. Solomon Richard J. Rogers Michael McKeefery Christianna Kersey Kevin Hildebeidel 1099 Winterson Road, Suite 301 Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v. Joan E. Spine 10341 New Quay Road Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-21-000199
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Notice is hereby given this 26th day of April, 2022, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 30th day of May, 2022, provided a copy of this notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 23rd day of May, 2022. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $461,000.00. The property sold herein is known as 10341 New Quay Road, Ocean City, MD 21842. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-4/28/3t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19200 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY DENNIS AKA: DOROTHY MAISEL Notice is given that John William Maisel, 11213 Woodside Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, was on April 22, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dorothy Dennis who died on April 13, 2022, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills
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Ocean City Today / Public Notices on or before the 22nd day of October, 2022. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. John William Maisel Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: April 28, 2022 OCD-4/28/3t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to obtain the views of citizens on community, economic development, and housing needs to be considered for submission of an application to the Maryland Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Citizens will have the opportunity to discuss proposed projects and to provide input on other needs to be considered. A draft application will be available for the public to review beginning on May 24, 2022 until June 7, 2022, in the Department of Development, Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. (except holidays). The hearing will be held on: TUESDAY, May 17th, 2022 AT 10:40 AM IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER – ROOM 1101 ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 Citizens will be furnished with in-
formation including but not limited to: • The amount of CDBG funds available for State Fiscal Year 2023; • The range of activities that may be undertaken with CDBG funds; and • The proposed projects under consideration by Worcester County. The Maryland CDBG Program is a federally funded program designed to assist governments with activities directed toward neighborhood and housing revitalization, economic development, and improved community facilities and services. It is administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The Maryland CDBG Program reflects the State's economic and community development priorities and provides public funds for activities which meet one of the following national objectives, in accordance with the federal Housing Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, that: 1. Benefit to low- and moderateincome persons and households; 2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; 3. Meet other community development needs of an urgent nature, or that are an immediate threat to community health and welfare. Efforts will be made to accommodate the disabled and non-English speaking residents with 5 days advance notice to County Administration at (410) 632-1194. Questions may be directed to Davida Washington, Housing Rehabilitation Program Coordinator, at (410) 632-1200, ext. 1171. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED COMMUNITY (RPC) SEA OAKS VILLAGE RPC WESTERLY SIDE OF MD ROUTE 611 NORTH OF SINEPUXENT ROAD TENTH TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Sections 1-114 and 1315 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, application has been filed with the Worcester County Commissioners by Sea Oaks Village, LLC to amend a Residential Planned Community (RPC) on property located on the west side of MD Route 611 (Stephen Decatur Highway), north of Sinepuxent Road. Located in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, the property is designated on Tax Map 26 as Parcel 274, Lot 3A and Parcel 473. The Planning Commission reviewed the amended RPC application at its meeting on April 7, 2022 and has given a favorable recommendation. Pursuant to Sections 1114 and 1-315 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a
HEARING ON TUESDAY, May 17th, 2022 AT 10:35 AM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ OFFICE ROOM 1101 - GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 At the public hearing, the County Commissioners will consider the amended RPC and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve, or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being developed and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of building, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance. All applicable materials will be entered into record at the public hearing and are available for inspection at the Department of Development, Review and Permitting, Government Center Room 1201, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 between the hours of 8:00A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Interested parties may also call (410) 632-1200. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING ST. MARTIN’S BY THE BAY USDA GRANT APPLICATION WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The project proposes to replace the community's private supply well and distribution system by connecting the community to the Ocean Pines water system. Fifty-Eight (58) residential EDU's will be served by extending an existing 8" water main along Beauchamp Road to St. Martin's Parkway and back into the community. There are no commercial connections planned as part of this project. The connection to Ocean Pines will alleviate concerns about salt water intrusion into the private well, provide fire flow protection (including new hydrants), and eliminate water shortage issues that have occurred since the system was installed in 1984. The Commissioners will hold a: PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY, May 17th, 2022 AT 10:40 AM IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER – ROOM 1101 ONE WEST MARKET STREET
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SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 Proposed water usage for the 58 homes is estimated at 250 gallons per day (gpd) for a total of 14,500 gpd. The cost estimate for the project is $1,545,991.50 for design and construction as of November 2021. Public Works recommends adding an additional 30% contingency based on recent material price increases, which raises the project cost to $2.0 Million. Project specifications and cost projections are available on request to view electronically by contacting the Worcester County Department of Public Works, 6113 Timmons Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Monday through Friday from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (except holidays), at (410) 632-5623 as well as at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
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OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING SOUTHWEST OF PATEY WOODS ROAD AND NORTHWEST OF NEWARK ROAD NORTHWEST OF NEWARK FOURTH TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 435 has been filed by Hugh Cropper, IV on behalf of Henry Robinson, property owner, for an amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change an approximate 0.5 acre of land located southwest of, but not binding on, Patey Woods Road, approximately 1,600 feet northwest of Newark Road, northwest of Newark in the Fourth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from V-1 Village District to A-1 Agricultural District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application. Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, May 17th, 2022 AT 10:30 AM IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER – ROOM 1101 ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 At said public hearing the County Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 435 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve, or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and im-
provements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance. Maps of the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 435 and the Planning Commission’s recommendation, which will be entered into record at the public hearing, are on file and available to view electronically by contacting the Department of Development, Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. (except holidays), at (410) 632-1200 as well as at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 22-1 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-1 (Refunding Bonds 2013 Series) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on April 19, 2022. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $4,870,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING TO REFUND IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THEN-OUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM PENSION CONTRIBUTION REFUNDING BONDS, 2013 SERIES (TAXABLE), INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS APPENDIX “VV” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THEN-OUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM PENSION CONTRIBUTION REFUNDING BONDS, 2013 SERIES (TAXABLE) A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; specifies the County previously issued its County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland Correctional Officers Retirement System Pension Contribution Refunding Bonds, 2013 Series (Taxable) in the aggregate principal
amount of $4,595,000 (the “2013 Taxable Bonds”); and expresses the determination of the Commissioners to authorize the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $4,870,000 through the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds (referred to in this Notice as “bonds”) to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the thenoutstanding 2013 Taxable Bonds. B) States the determination of the Commissioners that prior to the date of final maturity of the 2013 Taxable Bonds, the County may have an opportunity or a need to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2013 Taxable Bonds; states that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that any such refunding is a proper public purpose that may be financed by the issuance of bonds. C) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $4,870,000 by issuance of general obligation bonds in one or more series from time to time. D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2013 Taxable Bonds, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance. E) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year and allows other lawful moneys to be applied to payment of debt service. F) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt one or more resolutions that describe the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds as specified or authorized by such bill. G) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. H) Provides that the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. I) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. J) Provides that the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of or security for the bonds, including escrow agreements. K) Provides that the signature of any officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds. L) Provides for disbursement of proceeds of the bonds. M) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds. N) Provides that the authorities set forth in such bill are supplemental to existing authorities and for liberal construction of such bill. O) Provides that the County shall seek grants to fund repayment of the bonds as determined by the County
MAY 13, 2022 Commissioners. P) Provides for severability provisions. The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center, and is available on the County website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 22-2 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-2 (Refunding Bonds 2014 Series) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on April 19, 2022. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $33,590,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING TO REFUND IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THEN-OUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2014 SERIES, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS) APPENDIX “WW” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THEN-OUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLANDCONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2014 SERIES A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; specifies the County previously issued its County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland Consolidated Public Improvement Bonds, 2014 Series in the aggregate principal amount of $48,300,000 (the “2014 Bonds”); and expresses the determination of the Commissioners to authorize the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $33,590,000 through the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds (referred to in this Notice as “bonds”) to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2014 Bonds. B) States the determination of the Commissioners that prior to the date of final maturity of the 2014 Bonds,
MAY 13, 2022 the County may have an opportunity or a need to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2014 Bonds; states that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that any such refunding is a proper public purpose that may be financed by the issuance of bonds. C) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $33,590,000 by issuance of general obligation bonds in one or more series from time to time. D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2014 Bonds, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance. E) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year and allows other lawful moneys to be applied to payment of debt service. F) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt one or more resolutions that describe the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds as specified or authorized by such bill. G) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. H) Provides that the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. I) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. J) Provides that the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of or security for the bonds, including escrow agreements. K) Provides that the signature of any officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds. L) Provides for disbursement of proceeds of the bonds. M) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds. N) Provides that the authorities set forth in such bill are supplemental to existing authorities and for liberal construction of such bill. O) Provides that the County shall seek grants to fund repayment of the bonds as determined by the County Commissioners. P) Provides for severability provisions. The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center, and is available on the County website at
Ocean City Today / Public Notices www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 22-3 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-3 (Refunding Bonds 2015 Series A) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on April 19, 2022. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $11,115,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING TO REFUND IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THEN-OUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2015 SERIES A, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS APPENDIX “XX” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THEN-OUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2015 SERIES A A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; specifies the County previously issued its County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland Consolidated Public Improvement Bonds, 2015 Series A in the aggregate principal amount of $12,015,000 (the “2015 A Bonds”); and expresses the determination of the Commissioners to authorize the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $11,115,000 through the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds (referred to in this Notice as “bonds”) to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2015 A Bonds. B) States the determination of the Commissioners that prior to the date of final maturity of the 2015 A Bonds, the County may have an opportunity or a need to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2015 A Bonds; states that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that any such refunding is a proper public purpose that may be financed by the issuance of bonds. C) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $11,115,000 by issuance of general obligation bonds
in one or more series from time to time. D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2015 A Bonds, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance. E) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year and allows other lawful moneys to be applied to payment of debt service. F) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt one or more resolutions that describe the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds as specified or authorized by such bill. G) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. H) Provides that the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. I) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. J) Provides that the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of or security for the bonds, including escrow agreements. K) Provides that the signature of any officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds. L) Provides for disbursement of proceeds of the bonds. M) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds. N) Provides that the authorities set forth in such bill are supplemental to existing authorities and for liberal construction of such bill. O) Provides that the County shall seek grants to fund repayment of the bonds as determined by the County Commissioners. P) Provides for severability provisions. The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center, and is available on the County website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 22-4 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-4 (Bond for Roof Replacements of Snow Hill Middle and Cedar Chapel Special Schools) was passed by Commission-
PAGE 41 ers Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on April 19, 2022. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $2,004,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF REPLACING THE ROOFS AT SNOW HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND CEDAR CHAPEL SPECIAL SCHOOL, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $2,610,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE APPENDIX “UU” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF REPLACING THE ROOFS AT SNOW HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND CEDAR CHAPEL SPECIAL SCHOOL, AND BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING BONDS A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; Resolution of the Commissioners adopting the FY 2023 to FY 2027 Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan; and the determination of the Commissioners to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $2,004,000 through the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance a portion of the costs of replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School. B) States the determination of the Commissioners that there is a public need for replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School; states the estimated cost of $3,929,000 for replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School (including activities and related work not funded from proceeds of the bonds); states that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that the project is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of bonds. C) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $2,004,000 by issuance of general obligation bonds in one or more series from time to time, provided that no such bonds
PAGE 42 may be issued more than four years after such bill becomes effective. D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School, including related costs and costs of issuance. E) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $2,004,000 by the issuance of general obligation bond anticipation notes in one or more series from time to time to provide interim financing for costs of replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School, related costs and costs of issuance. F) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $2,610,000 by the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds in one or more series from time to time in order to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding bonds issued pursuant to such bill, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance; provided that, refunding bonds may be issued at any time while any bonds issued under authority of such bill remain outstanding. G) Provides that references to “Bonds” or “bonds” in such bill (which are referred to as “bonds” in this Notice) will be construed to also refer to the authorized bond anticipation notes and refunding bonds, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning. H) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year and allows other lawful moneys to be applied to payment of debt service. I) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt one or more resolutions that describe the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds as specified or authorized by such bill. J) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. K) Provides that the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. L) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. M) Provides that the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of or security for the bonds, including escrow agreements for refunding bonds. N) Provides that the signature of any officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds. O) Provides for disbursement of proceeds of the bonds. P) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds. Q) Provides that the authorities set forth in such bill are supplemental to existing authorities and for liberal construction of such bill. R) Provides that the County shall
Ocean City Today / Public Notices seek grants to fund costs of replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School or repayment of the bonds as determined by the County Commissioners. S) Provides for severability provisions. The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center, and is available on the County website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 22-5 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-5 (Bond for Stephen Decatur Middle School Addition) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on April 19, 2022. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $10,024,184, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR AN ADDITION TO STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $13,035,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE APPENDIX “TT” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR AN ADDITION TO STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR RE-
FUNDING BONDS A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; Resolution of the Commissioners adopting the FY 2023 to FY 2027 Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan; and the determination of the Commissioners to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $10,024,184 through the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance a portion of the costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School. B) States the determination of the Commissioners that there is a public need for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School; states the estimated cost of approximately $15,252,239 for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School (including activities not funded from proceeds of the bonds); states that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that the project is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of bonds. C) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $10,024,184 by issuance of general obligation bonds in one or more series from time to time, provided that no such bonds may be issued more than four years after such bill becomes effective. D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School, including related costs and costs of issuance. E) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $10,024,184 by the issuance of general obligation bond anticipation notes in one or more series from time to time to provide interim financing for costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School, related costs and costs of issuance. F) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $13,035,000 by the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds in one or more series from time to time in order to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding bonds issued pursuant to such bill, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance; provided that, refunding bonds may be issued at any time while any bonds issued under authority of such bill remain outstanding. G) Provides that references to “Bonds” or “bonds” in such bill (which are referred to as “bonds” in this Notice) will be construed to also refer to the authorized bond anticipation notes and refunding bonds,
MAY 13, 2022 unless the context clearly requires a different meaning. H) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year and allows other lawful moneys to be applied to payment of debt service. I) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt one or more resolutions that describe the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds as specified or authorized by such bill. J) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. K) Provides that the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. L) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. M) Provides that the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of or security for the bonds, including escrow agreements for refunding bonds. N) Provides that the signature of any officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds. O) Provides for disbursement of proceeds of the bonds. P) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds. Q) Provides that the authorities set forth in such bill are supplemental to existing authorities and for liberal construction of such bill. R) Provides that the County shall seek grants to fund costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School or repayment of the bonds as determined by the County Commissioners. S) Provides for severability provisions. The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center, and is available on the County website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 22-6 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-6 (Bond for Phase 2 Worcester County Jail) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on April 19, 2022. A fair summary of the bill is as
MAY 13, 2022 follows: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $10,955,670, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING OF PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WORCESTER COUNTY JAIL, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $14,245,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE APPENDIX “QQ” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING OF PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WORCESTER COUNTY JAIL, AND BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING BONDS A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; Resolution of the Commissioners adopting the FY 2023 to FY 2027 Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan; and the determination of the Commissioners to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $10,955,670 through the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance a portion of the costs of engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail. B) States the determination of the Commissioners that there is a public need for engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail; states the estimated cost of approximately $11,955,670 for the engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail (including activities not funded from proceeds of the bonds); states that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that the project is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of bonds. C) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $10,955,670 by issuance of general obligation bonds in one or more series from time to
Ocean City Today / Public Notices time, provided that no such bonds may be issued more than four years after such bill becomes effective. D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail, including related costs and costs of issuance. E) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $10,955,670 by the issuance of general obligation bond anticipation notes in one or more series from time to time to provide interim financing for costs of engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail, related costs and costs of issuance. F) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $14,245,000 by the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds in one or more series from time to time in order to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding bonds issued pursuant to such bill, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance; provided that, refunding bonds may be issued at any time while any bonds issued under authority of such bill remain outstanding. G) Provides that references to “Bonds” or “bonds” in such bill (which are referred to as “bonds” in this Notice) will be construed to also refer to the authorized bond anticipation notes and refunding bonds, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning. H) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year and allows other lawful moneys to be applied to payment of debt service. I) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt one or more resolutions that describe the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds as specified or authorized by such bill. J) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. K) Provides that the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. L) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. M) Provides that the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of or security for the bonds, including escrow agreements for refunding bonds. N) Provides that the signature of any officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds. O) Provides for disbursement of proceeds of the bonds. P) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds. Q) Provides that the authorities set forth in such bill are supplemen-
tal to existing authorities and for liberal construction of such bill. R) Provides that the County shall seek grants to fund costs of engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail or repayment of the bonds as determined by the County Commissioners. S) Provides for severability provisions. The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center, and is available on the County website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 22-7 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-7 (Bond for Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on April 19, 2022. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $3,050,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR THE NEW PUBLIC SAFETY LOGISTICAL STORAGE FACILITY, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $3,965,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE APPENDIX “RR” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR
PAGE 43 THE NEW PUBLIC SAFETY LOGISTICAL STORAGE FACILITY, AND BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING BONDS A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; Resolution of the Commissioners adopting the FY 2023 to FY 2027 Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan; and the determination of the Commissioners to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $3,050,000 through the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance a portion of the costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility. B) States the determination of the Commissioners that there is a public need for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility; states the estimated cost of approximately $3,250,000 for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility (including activities not funded from proceeds of the bonds); states that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that the project is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of bonds. C) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $3,050,000 by issuance of general obligation bonds in one or more series from time to time, provided that no such bonds may be issued more than four years after such bill becomes effective. D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility, including related costs and costs of issuance. E) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $3,050,000 by the issuance of general obligation bond anticipation notes in one or more series from time to time to provide interim financing for costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility, related costs and costs of issuance. F) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $3,965,000 by the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds in one or more series from time to time in order to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding bonds issued pursuant to such bill, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance; provided that, refunding bonds may be issued at any time while any bonds issued under authority of such bill remain outstanding. G) Provides that references to “Bonds” or “bonds” in such bill (which are referred to as “bonds” in
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this Notice) will be construed to also refer to the authorized bond anticipation notes and refunding bonds, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning. H) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year and allows other lawful moneys to be applied to payment of debt service. I) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt one or more resolutions that describe the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds as specified or authorized by such bill. J) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. K) Provides that the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. L) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. M) Provides that the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of or security for the bonds, including escrow agreements for refunding bonds. N) Provides that the signature of any officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds. O) Provides for disbursement of proceeds of the bonds. P) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds. Q) Provides that the authorities set forth in such bill are supplemental to existing authorities and for liberal construction of such bill. R) Provides that the County shall seek grants to fund costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility or repayment of the bonds as determined by the County Commissioners. S) Provides for severability provisions. The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center, and is available on the County website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 22-8 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-8 (Bond for Worcester County Sports Complex) was passed by Commissioners Church, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and
Purnell on April 19, 2022. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $11,198,830, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR THE WORCESTER COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $14,560,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE APPENDIX “SS” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR THE WORCESTER COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX, AND BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING BONDS A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; Resolution of the Commissioners adopting the FY 2023 to FY 2027 Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan; and the determination of the Commissioners to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $11,198,830 through the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance a portion of the costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the Worcester County Sports Complex. B) States the determination of the Commissioners that there is a public need for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the Worcester County Sports Complex; states the estimated cost of approximately $15,584,381 for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the Worcester County Sports Complex (including activities and related work not funded from proceeds of the bonds); states that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that the project is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of
bonds. C) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $11,198,830 by issuance of general obligation bonds in one or more series from time to time, provided that no such bonds may be issued more than four years after such bill becomes effective. D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the Worcester County Sports Complex, including related costs and costs of issuance. E) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $11,198,830 by the issuance of general obligation bond anticipation notes in one or more series from time to time to provide interim financing for costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the Worcester County Sports Complex, related costs and costs of issuance. F) Authorizes the County to borrow not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $14,560,000 by the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds in one or more series from time to time in order to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding bonds issued pursuant to such bill, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance; provided that, refunding bonds may be issued at any time while any bonds issued under authority of such bill remain outstanding. G) Provides that references to “Bonds” or “bonds” in such bill (which are referred to as “bonds” in this Notice) will be construed to also refer to the authorized bond anticipation notes and refunding bonds, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning. H) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year and allows other lawful moneys to be applied to payment of debt service. I) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt one or more resolutions that describe the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds as specified or authorized by such bill. J) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. K) Provides that the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. L) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. M) Provides that the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of or security for the bonds, including escrow agreements for refunding bonds. N) Provides that the signature of any officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds.
MAY 13, 2022 O) Provides for disbursement of proceeds of the bonds. P) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds. Q) Provides that the authorities set forth in such bill are supplemental to existing authorities and for liberal construction of such bill. R) Provides that the County shall seek grants to fund costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the Worcester County Sports Complex or repayment of the bonds as determined by the County Commissioners. S) Provides for severability provisions. The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center, and is available on the County website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________
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OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 22-9 ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT FOR ANTENNAS AND TOWERS WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-9 (Zoning – Separation Distance Between Antennas, Towers and Telecommunication Uses and Residential Structures) was introduced by Commissioners Church, Elder, Nordstrom, and Purnell on April 19th, 2022. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-343(b)(2)B1(iii). (Adds a new subsection to allow the separation distance between an antenna, tower or telecommunication use and an existing or permitted residential structure on an adjacent parcel to be reduced from 1,000 feet to no less than 500 feet provided a special exception is obtained from the Board of Zoning Appeals. The reduction would only apply in the A-1 and A-2 Agricultural Districts and must be based on the protection of prime agricultural soils; land actively utilized for a bona fide agricultural purpose; existing mature tree growth; steep slopes, wetlands; stream corridors; habitats of threatened or endangered species; or other similar features as determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals.) PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 10:45 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street
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Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted for public inspection on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103. Additionally, a full copy of the bill is posted on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
TOWN OF BERLIN
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A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE 2022-05 APPROVING THE FY 2023 BUDGET AS SUBMITTED The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 23, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers, 10 William Street, on Ordinance 2022-05. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be available in the Mayor and Council Packet on the Town website, www.berlinmd.gov or can be emailed or mailed to you upon request, please call 410-641-2770 or email info@berlinmd.gov to request a copy for inspection. Ordinance 2022-05 An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of The Town of Berlin, Maryland approving the FY 2023 Budget as submitted. OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________ C. GREGORY COBURN ESQ 6806B COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
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TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19208 Notice is given that the Surrogate’s Court of Bergen County, New Jersey appointed Maria Narcisi, 367 Morse Avenue, Ridgefield, NJ 07657 as the Administratrix of the Estate of Salvatore Narcisi who died on March 09, 2021 domiciled in New Jersey, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is C. Gregory Coburn whose address is 6806B Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of
PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. These three weeks of notification began on May 5, 2022. Line No 0056-22 0104-22 0108-22 0109-22 0130-22
Year 2000 2002 2016 2003 2005
Make HAULMARK BMW HONDA MITSUBISHI LEXUS
Model TRAILER 325Ci CIVIC ECLIPSE ES
Color BLACK SILVER BLACK SILVER BLACK
Style TL 2S 2S CN 4S
VIN Mileage 4XSCB1016YG023231 NA WBABN33462PG58653 NA 2HGFC4B05GH303479 NA 4A3AE45G73E203541 NA JTHBA30GX55070974 NA
All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-5/5/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Maria Narcisi Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: May 05, 2022 OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "A" BEER-WINE License: 7 Day, By: Bijal T. Patel, 249 South Washington Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. For: Newtown Market, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Newtown Market 132 Newtown Market Boulevard Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 Formerly: Kajal and Ananya, Inc. There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 18, 2022 @ 1:15 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer and Request for multiple license #2 for a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Sandra L. Stone, 10440 Worcester Highway, Berlin, Maryland 21811; M. Wayne Lambertson, 4401 Jones Road, Pocomoke, Maryland 21821. For: 11310 Manklin Creek, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Don’s Seafood & Chophouse 11310 Manklin Creek Road Berlin, Maryland 21811 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 18, 2022 @ 1:25 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer and an Upgrade in Type from Beer-Wine to a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Sophia Christian, 1619 St. Louis Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Christopher B. Christian,1619 St. Louis Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Ocean City Eats, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Sophia’s Restaurant 11405 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: O.C. Three Brothers, LLC There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room,
Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 18, 2022 @ 1:35 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Todd P. Lewis Sr., 94 Newport Drive, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811; John Edward Veith Jr., 32838 E. Riga Drive, Ocean View, Delaware 19970; William E. Angel Somoza, 35615 South Street, Unit 4, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19970. For: Riptide Group, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Waves Bar & Grille 3 9th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: Ocean Tap, LLC Formerly: O.C. Three Brothers, LLC There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 18, 2022 @ 1:50 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE License: 7 Day, By: llyas Tekmen, 11 North Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Aysegul Tekmen, 38 Blackpool Road,
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING of the Berlin Mayor and Council
Pursuant to the Berlin, Md Code Sections 108-214 and 108-215, the Berlin Mayor and Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider a recommendation of the Berlin Planning Commission for a Text Amendment to Code Section 108-403, “Lot Area, width and yard requirements” during the regularly scheduled Mayor and Council meeting to be held on Monday, May 23, 2022 at 7:00PM in the Council Chambers of Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD. The proposed Text Amendment reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2022-04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERLIN, MARYLAND AMENDING CHAPTER 108 ENTITLED ZONING, ARTICLE VI – DISTRICTS AND DISTRICT REGULATIONS, DIVISION 5, SECTION 108-403, ENTITLED LOT AREA, WIDTH AND YARD REQUIREMENTS. Sec. 108-403. - Lot area, width and yard requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the requirements in article IV of this chapter:
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19970. For: Tekmen Group, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Gateway Hotel And Suites 11 Baltimore Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 18, 2022 @ 2:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "D" BEERWINE License: 7 Day, By: William Martin Lynch, 1401 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Commander Hotel F&B, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Commander Hotel Pool Bar 1401 Atlantic Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 18, 2022 @ 2:15 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
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FEE SIMPLE TOWNHOUSE DWELLINGS MAY BE PERMITTED WITH THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM LOT AND AREA REQUIREMENTS: 1. MINIMUM LOT SIZE – 2,000 SQUARE FEET; 2. MINIMUM LOT WIDTH – 18 FEET; 3. FRONT YARD SETBACK – 20 FEET; 4. REAR YARD SETBACK – 25 FEET; AND 5. SIDE YARD SETBACK – 0 FEET ALONG THE PARTY WALL AND 8 FEET ON THE END UNITS IF A TOWNHOUSE PROJECT IS DEVELOPED AS ALLOWED HEREIN, THE DENSITY SHALL REMAIN CALCULATED AS SET FORTH FOR “ALL DWELLINGS” (MINIMUM LOT AREA (SQUARE FEET) IS 5,000). Notes: 1. For narrow streets, see section 108-706; for built-up frontage, see section 108-243. (Code 1977, § 107-37(D); Ord. No. 2000-10, 9-25-2000; Ord. No. 2001-9, 10-22-2001; Ord. No. 2005-8, 7-25-2005) THIS ORDINANCE was introduced and read at a meeting of the Town Council held on the ___ day of ________________, 2022 and thereafter a statement of the substance of the Ordinance having been published as required by law. A PUBLIC HEARING was held and this Ordinance was adopted this ___ day of ________________, 2022, by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin, Maryland by affirmative vote of ___ in favor, to ___ opposed, with ___ abstaining. _______________________________ Dean Burrell, Vice-President Approved on this ___ day of ________________, 2022 by the Mayor of the Town of Berlin and was therefore effective twenty (20) calendar days later on the ___ day of ________________, 2022. _______________________________ Zackery Tyndall, Mayor _______________________________ ATTEST: Mary Bohlen, Deputy Town Administrator OCD-5/5/2t ____________________________________________________________________
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for two Special One Day Per Diem Permits to be issued for the Jellyfish Festival to be held in Ocean City, Maryland On June 4th and June 5th, 2022. By: Ocean City Development Corporation, 108 Dorchester Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Location for sales - On the beach between Dorchester Street and North Division Street, Ocean City Hours for sales - June 4th 12:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M. and June 5th 12:30 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. The Jellyfish Festival is characterized primarily as a large scale music festival with action sports exhibits, local craft beers, wine, vendors and interactive exhibits. There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 18, 2022 @ 2:25 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-5/5/2t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19206
MAY 13, 2022 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARIE K. ST. CLAIR Notice is given that Michael St. Clair, 7 Lookout Point, Berlin, MD 21811, was on April 27, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Marie K. St. Clair who died on October 21, 2021, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 27th day of October, 2022. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Michael St. Clair Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: May 05, 2022 OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________ LESLIE CASE DIPIETRO ESQ. DIPIETRO LAW, LLC 28467 DUPONT BLVD., UNIT 2 MILLSBORO, DE 19966
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19202 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CARLTON A. MURRAY AKA: CARLTON ALDON MURRAY Notice is given that Janet D. Murray, P.O. Box 2, 8908 Ebenezer Road, Whaleyville, MD 21872, was on May 02, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Carlton A. Murray who died on December 16, 2021, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or
MAY 13, 2022 by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 92nd day of November, 2022. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Janet D. Murray Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: May 05, 2022 OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________ Ryan D. Bodley Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842 Surfside 8 Condominium Association c/o Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Plaintiff vs. Simonds Living Trust c/o Maudena L. Simonds, Trustee 7450 Shirley Blvd. Port Tobacco, Maryland 20677-3155 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MARYLAND FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CIVIL CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000004
NOTICE
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, this 2nd day of May, 2022, that the foreclosure sale of Surfside 8 Condominium, Unit 33, 206 8th Street, Ocean City, Maryland, made and reported by Ryan D. Bodley, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 30th day
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ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, this 2nd day of May, 2022, that the foreclosure sale of Sea Mist Condominium, Unit 16, 1307 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, made and reported by Ryan D. Bodley, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 30th day of May, 2022, provided a copy of this Order is published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once in three successive weeks, before the 23rd day of May, 2022. The Report states that the total proceeds from the sale of the property to be Two Hundred and Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($235,000.00). Susan R. Braniecki CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________ GINA D. SHAFFER, ESQ. SHAFFER LAW OFFICE, LLC 10514 RACETRACK ROAD UNIT C BERLIN, MD 21811
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19177 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GEORGE WAYNE HOLLMAN
Notice is given that Paulette Hollman, 53 Clubhouse Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, was on May 02, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of George Wayne Hollman who died on February 6, 2022, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 2nd day of November, 2022. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Paulette Hollman Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: May 05, 2022 OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
ORDINANCE 2022-10 RE: Paid Parking Location Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that an ordinance was introduced for first reading at their meeting of May 2, 2022. Second reading is scheduled for May 16. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the May 16 agenda packet. This ordinance removes one paid parking
space from Worcester Street between Baltimore Avenue and the Boardwalk, at 12 Worcester Street, adjacent to the west side of the existing alley. OCD-5/12/1t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: ROBERT H. SPENCE ESTATE NO. 19211
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OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Francis X. Borgerding, Jr., 409 Washington Avenue, Ste. 600, Towson, MD 21204 for judicial probate 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 05/24/2022 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: 05/12/2022 OCD-5/12/2t _________________________________ VICTORIA L. O’NEILL ESQ. AYRES JENKINS GORDY & ALMAND PA 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 SMALL ESTATE
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19218 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DAVID C. RAUM AKA: DAVID CLARKSON RAUM Notice is given that Helen E. Raum, 1514 Shad Row, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on May 05, 2022 appointed personal representative of the small estate of David C. Raum who died on April 13, 2022, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment 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
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the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Helen E. Raum Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: May 12, 2022 OCD-5/12/1t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer Maurice O’Brien Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Jodi M. Protokowicz Stanley E. Protokowicz Jr. 8 142nd St., Unit #6B Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-21-000202
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given this 6th day of May, 2022, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 8 142nd St., Unit #6B, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 6th day of June, 2022, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 30th day of May, 2022. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $233,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-5/12/3t _________________________________
Case No. DR22-900161.00
NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION In the CIRCUIT of JEFFERSON County, Alabama. Birmingham Division IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Barbara Ann Schwartzbeck, Plaintiff Vs. Walter Ray Schwartzbeck, Defendant Walter Ray Schwartzbeck, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer Barbara Ann Schwartzbeck’s Compliant for Divorce and other relief by July 3, 2022, or thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in the Case Number DR22-900161.00, Domestic Relations Court of JEFFERSON County, Alabama. Done this the 3rd day of May, 2022. Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Clerk 2124 7th Avenue North Birmingham, Al 35203 (205) 325-5400 OCD-5/12/4t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19176 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GEORGE ROBERT PURNELL JOHNSON SR. Notice is given that Leronda Johnson, 2016 Cropper Court, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, was on May 04, 2022 appointed personal representative of the small estate of George Robert Purnell Johnson Sr. who died on March 23, 2022, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other deliv-
ery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Leronda Johnson Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: May 12, 2022 OCD-5/12/1t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19209 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY TILLDUSTER SMITH AKA: DOROTHY A. SMITH, DOROTHY ANNA SMITH Notice is given that Dorothy Viole, 5329 Bradenburg Court, Charlotte, NC 28215, was on May 04, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dorothy Tillduster Smith who died on March 20, 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 4th day of November, 2022. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Dorothy Viole Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: May 12, 2022 OCD-5/12/3t _________________________________
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Worcester Youth and Family Three Wor. Prep students win presents 12th Pirate Party first place in essay contest (May 13, 2022) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services will host its 12th annual Pirate Party fundraiser on Friday, May 13, from 6-9 p.m. at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City. Attendees are encouraged to join the fun by coming dressed in their best pirate garb, although it is not required. A $65 admission ticket includes a light fare buffet, a pirate-inspired rum drink voucher, live entertainment, raffles, and games. Tickets can be purchased in advance online by going to gowoyo.org. This is Worcester Youth & Family’s biggest fundraising event of the year. All proceeds go directly to support the organization’s youth programs, which have a huge impact on the lives of Worcester County’s most vulnerable residents. The programs help to engage residents in healthy, structured social activities in addition to working with them in therapeutic environments to improve their lives. Any donations made will support the organization’s youth enrichment programs and Lower Shore CASA program, which advocates for neglected and abused children in the child welfare system. Local businesses and individuals continue to support this annual event,
including Ayers Creek Adventures, Bergey & Company, Cards Technology, Duckaneer, Sunset Grille, Harborside Grill, First Shore Federal Bank, and Delmarva Power. However, additional sponsors are still being sought. Individuals can also support the fundraiser by becoming a pirate, who are asked to raise funds leading up to the event, or donate to financially support a specific pirate. Friends, family and colleagues can help pirates meet their financial goals by visiting the Worcester Youth website at www.gowoyo.org and donating to “their” specific pirate. The party rain date is May 20. Contact Worcester Youth at 410-641-4598 for more information. Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services is a nonprofit organization serving the community since 1975 located in Berlin. Through programs that include comprehensive mental health counseling, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), youth mentoring, family resource navigation, and youth camps and groups, WYFCS is increasing awareness about mental health, advocating for abused and neglected children, providing community resources and education, and making a difference in the lives of the people in the community.
Fundraiser paint night set for May 19 at Berlin Library (May 13, 2022) The Worcester County Library Foundation is hosting a fundraiser paint night at the Berlin Library on Thursday, May 19 from 6-8 p.m. All proceeds will support the annual Klein Leister - John Staley Scholarship Program. Tickets cost $40 and include all painting supplies and library refreshments. No painting experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome. Calvin from Paint Time will guide participants step-by-step in painting a
colorful wildflower scene that can be taken home that night. Call Amy to register at 410-632-2600. Cash or check (payable to Worcester County Library Foundation) required to reserve spot. The library is located at 13 Harrison Avenue. The Worcester County Library Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization which exists to support and enhance library service.
Continued from Page 20 founding of a new nation. James Haley was selected as the first-place winner and Travis Netting came in second. Both attend Worcester. The first-place essays were forwarded to the competition on the state level, and it was recently announced that three Worcester students placed first – Poddar and Todorov in the American History essay contest and Haley in the Patriots of the American Revolution high school essay contest. All three have been invited to attend and awards luncheon at the Maryland DAR State Conference on May 14. The DAR Good Citizens program was initiated by the National Society in 1934 to recognize male and
female high-school seniors who exemplify the qualities of a good citizen: dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. The following seniors were recognized as DAR Good Citizens: Katelyn Kline, Pocomoke High School; Lauren Moses, Snow Hill High School; Danielle Consigli, Stephen Decatur High School; and Brooke Emeigh, Worcester Prep. Each was awarded a certificate, lapel pin and gift card. The DAR is a women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through better education. For more information, visit www.dar.org or http://GeneralLevinWinder.marylanddar.org.
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ART EVENT
The Art League of Ocean City held a private event on April 26 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street to honor and thank its donors, corporate partners and sponsors. Pictured is Erica Joseph of the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.
This year marks Kelly Foods Corporation’s 18th consecutive as Legacy Sponsor of Atlantic General Hospital Foundation’s annual celebration. Pictured, from left, are Kam LaBrunda, AGH Foundation grants and operations officer; Sally Dowling, MD, AGH co-interim CEO; Robert Garner, Kelly Foods plant manager; Emily Tunis, 29th anniversary celebration co-chair; Steve Green, AGH Foundation chair; Toni Keiser, AGH vice president of Public Relations; and Sam Widgeon, AGH Foundation event coordinator.
Atlantic General prepping anniversary event (May 13, 2022) Atlantic General Hospital Foundation is preparing to present one of its largest fundraising events, the annual anniversary celebration. Bob Kelly, president of Bil-Jac Foods, also known as Kelly Foods Corporation, finds great value in donating to the community hospital and has signed on to be title sponsor again this year. The continued endorsement has been important to him and his family
for years. This year marks Kelly Food’s 18th consecutive year as Legacy Sponsor. Kelly Foods and the Kelly family have contributed more than $216,000 to Atlantic General Hospital since 2004, with plans to continue the family tradition of giving to the local community hospital as an annual sponsor of Atlantic General Hospital’s Anniversary Celebration. Kelly’s father always believed it
was very 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,” Kelly
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Amended Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan FY 2023 through FY 2027 Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the Amended Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal year (FY) 2023 through FY2027. The CIP is a planning document the County will use in preparing future operating budgets, to anticipate future financial needs of the County and to identify possible funding resources. The Capital Improvement Plan has been amended to accurately reflect the updated projects that will be bonded for FY2023/2024. The most significant changes are the removal of the Ocean Pines Spray Irrigation ($3,250,000) and the update of the Ocean Pines Belt Filter Press project (from $3,550,000 to $4,600,000). Inclusion of a project in the CIP does not constitute a guarantee of funding from the County. Some capital projects will be added, deleted and/or amended as necessary. As with the Operating Budget, the projects for each fund have to be balanced with the resources available in that fund. PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 10:40 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Copies of the Worcester County Amended Capital Improvement Plan for FY2023 through FY2027 summary may be obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us. For additional information, please contact the County Administration Office at (410) 632-1194. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
said. “I encourage our community members to help support our local hospital in any way possible, especially during such trying times.” 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 the celebration hosted by Kevin Myers and his family at their beautiful home 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 19, from 6-10 p.m. Features of the gala include an abundance of hors d’oeuvres catered by Taste Events, an array of cocktails provided by local establishments, and live music performed by Jellyroll. Visit www.agh.care/agh29 to submit sponsorships or purchase admissions. All proceeds benefit Atlantic General Hospital Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, and all gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law. For more information, contact Sam Widgeon, event coordinator, at swidgeon@atlanticgeneral.org or by calling the foundation office at 410641-9671.
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Conducting title search important Pre-purchase investigation discloses ownership, taxes and crucial documentation By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (May 13, 2022) One of the important steps during a real estate purchase is conducting a title search. The title search is just one of the buyer’s closing cost expenses and is usually ordered by the settlement company. It is an examination of public records to determine and confirm a property’s legal ownership. The various sources that are searched include: deeds, tax liens, land records, court judgments—among others. “Good and merchantable” title is required for most real estate transactions to take place. The Maryland contract of sale states: “Title to the Property, including all chattels included in the purchase, shall be good and merchantable, free of liens and encumbrances except as specified herein; except for use and
occupancy restrictions of public record which are generally applicable to properties in the immediate neighborhood or the subdivision in which the Property is located and publicly recorded easements for public utilities and any other easements which may be observed by an inspection of the Property.” If a defect is uncovered during the title search, the seller has the right to cure the defect, at their expense. Or, a buyer can agree to accept the property with the defect and the seller paying any special premium to be able to obtain the insurance despite the defect. If a seller elects to cure a defect, the Maryland contract of sale allows for a compulsory 14-day extension to
the contracted settlement date (of course, a buyer and a seller could agree to a longer amount of time if needed). If a seller is not able to cure a defect in title, or is unwilling to, the buyer can terminate the contract of sale as well as be reimbursed by the seller for the cost of the title search, not to exceed one half of one percent of the purchase price. In this case, there is no further liability or obligation on either of the parties and the contract of sale becomes null and void with any buyer deposits to be returned in accordance with the deposit terms. — Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Ocean City.
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New director Jessica Iacona has been named the new membership director of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce. She will direct the membership recruitment and retention efforts and will be
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BUSINESS BRIEFS Continued from Page 51 ment consulting for the past five years. During that time, she has built a strong network within the lower Eastern Shore of Maryland and has gained an in-depth view of the challenges and opportunities facing local organizations. Previously, Iacona was the project management specialist for the Business, Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) of the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University. BEACON is the premier business and economic research unit of the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University. She has extensive experience as a project manager and specializes in data modeling using KPI Business Intelligence Dashboards. She holds a Master of Business Administration, and a B.Sc. in Business Economic and Information Systems from the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business. Iacona is a member of the Maryland Economic Development Association, and a graduate of the Transformational Community Leadership Class of 2019. She also served on the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Maryland Research Advisory Committee for United Way in 2020. She will begin her role June 1 and
can be contacted at 410-213-0144 or jessica@oceancity.org.
Promotions Becker Morgan Group recently announced several promotions. David Botscheller, AIA, was promoted to associate after earning his licensure in 2021. Since joining the firm he has developed considerable expertise within the hospitality practice area, David Botscheller serving as project manager and project architect on multiple high-profile projects. He is currently the project manager for the Margaritaville Hotel project in Ocean City. Ted Hastings has Ted Hastings been a member of the Becker Morgan Group civil team since 2015 and was promoted to associate. He is a project manager with experience ranging from residential to commercial development and including a significant portfolio of solar development throughout the shore and has played a large role in the firm’s growth in this market sector.
The owners of Frontier Town requested the Worcester County Commissioners modify the code to allow the campground to setup special zones designated for recreational trailers and cabins with remote vehicle parking more than 600 feet away from the sites. The code currently requires all sites to have parking for two vehicles within 600 feet of the campsites.
Frontier Town owners seek amendment to camp laws By Greg Wehner Staff Writer By Greg Wehner (May 13, 2022) Worcester County Commissioners will soon vote on changing the code surrounding campgrounds after the owners of Frontier Town in Berlin asked to allow features not permitted under the current code. Sun TRS Frontier, LLC, which operates Frontier Town, Castaways, and
Fort Whaley, is proposing cluster design standards for a portion of a campground that provides for more open and green space. Sun TRS Frontier said required off-street parking would be located at a remote lot, rather than streetside as required by law, and the area devoted to the cluster design will consist of recreational park trailers or cabin structures in rental and membership See SPACES Page 53
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Ørsted reaches labor deal ensuring unions build farms (May 13, 2022) North America’s Building Trades Unions and offshore wind energy developer Ørsted last Thursday announced they have reached a labor agreement that will ensure the company’s U.S. offshore wind farms are built with an American union workforce. The agreement, the first of its kind in the United States, sets the bar for working conditions and equity, injects hundreds of millions of dollars in middle-class wages into the American economy, and creates apprenticeship and career opportunities for communities most affected by environmental injustice, according to a joint statement issued by the parties. Authorized by 15 International Union Presidents and their local affiliates, the agreement covers all of Ørsted’s contractors and subcontractors that will perform offshore windfarm construction from Maine down to Florida. “The signing of this unprecedented agreement is historic for America’s workers and our energy future. This
partnership will not only expand tens of thousands of career opportunities for them to flourish in the energy transition but also lift up even more people into the middle-class,” said Sean McGarvey, the trade unions’ president. Added David Hardy, CEO of Ørsted Offshore North America, “This historic milestone is a celebration for workers, clean energy and economic opportunity. The National Offshore Wind Agreement we signed ... sets the industry standard from the beginning.” According to the joint statement, industry reports project that offshore wind will directly create approximately 80,000 jobs with 5.75 millionplus union work hours and tens of thousands more indirect jobs in manufacturing, maritime work, logistics and clean energy technology. The agreement’s training and employment provisions is expected to increase union construction workforce capabilities to build complex See UNION Page 54
Spaces to offer more greenery Continued from Page 52 campgrounds. The structures would not have a minimum setback or campsite area and won’t be permitted to be constructed within 10 feet of any other structure. The maximum density allowed in the cluster design is 10 campsites. Current provisions require two offstreet parking spots at the campsite, but this modification would allow the LLC to relocate off-street parking farther than 600 feet from the site. According to a letter from Hugh Cropper IV, attorney for the LLC, the text amendment requests will require safe access for fire protection and other public safety equipment and eliminates the traditional campground design of a park model or
cabin with one to two cars parked in between. Instead, Cropper noted, there will be grass, picnic areas, and recreational areas in between sites and the vehicles will be parked remotely. “The applicant, based on its experiences in Worcester County, and elsewhere, believes that there is a high demand for this type of scenario,” Cropper said in the letter. “It will have the feel of being in the forest, or in an environmentally friendly area. It will be low-impact, and it should preserve open space.” A copy of the drafted amendment was included in the agenda packet for the Worcester County Planning Commission’s May 5 meeting and is expected to go before the County Commissioners at a later date. 313-A BAY STREET BERLIN
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SURF’S UP IN OC
The ocean churned on Monday as a nor’easter sat off the coast. The same storm was responsible for the cancelation of the final two days of Springfest and erosion up and down the coast, in places like Assateague Island and along the beach of Ocean City. GREG WEHNER/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
OC Chamber seeks scholarship applicants Organization offers funds to open businesses, gain skills, or help career advancement (May 13, 2022) The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce is seeking scholarship applications in Worcester County. Scholarships will be awarded in 2022 to those who either reside or are employed in Worcester County and want to pursue career advancement. To apply, go to www.occhamberfoundation.org. The deadline for scholarship applications is May 30.
“Our future is only as bright as our people, and Worcester County businesses are in need of increased staff and workforce development initiatives,” said Lachelle Scarlato, executive director of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce. “Our yearly scholarships go to those residents who wish to expand their areas of expertise and apply those skills to local businesses, or start a business of their own.” The Chamber Foundation has designated eight industry sectors with subsets including: agriculture; aquaculture; attractions/recreation/arts; business (i.e., banking, insurance, ac-
counting, retail); hospitality (i.e., hotels, restaurants and culinary); medical/emergency services (i.e., first responders, fire, police, EMTs, nurses); non-profit; and trades (i.e., plumbing, electric, HVAC, building, cosmetology, massage therapy, me-
chanics). The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Foundation was established in 2010 with a mission of supporting economic and educational growth within our community through community.
Union agreement one-of-a-kind Continued from Page 53 offshore wind energy infrastructure and propel forward a new commercial-scale domestic energy industry. Portfolio-wide, Ørsted has already committed $23 million to enhance or establish new programming that will prepare American workers for jobs in offshore wind. “The project labor agreement signed today is proof that labor and
employers working together can create an equitable clean energy transition with opportunity for everyone,” AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler said. In Maryland, Ørsted is developing Skipjack Wind, a 966 megawatt operation. It also constructed the two-turbine Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind pilot project – the first turbines to be installed in federal waters.
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Type O blood in need by bank as reserve levels fall (May 13, 2022) Blood Bank of Delmarva has a blood emergency, the organization announced this week, as school spring breaks and holiday travel have caused an substantial drop in donations over the past month. The blood supply stands at a twoto-three-day level, with type O negative and O positive at just a 0.5-day to two-day level, according to Blood Bank’s announcement. This is well below the ideal, seven-day inventory. Hospitals and patients rely upon a steady flow of volunteer donors to receive life-saving blood donations, but the recent spring break and holiday travel has caused uncertainty. In addition, according to the latest figures put out by America’s Blood Centers, only 3 percent of the U.S. population donates blood. Blood Bank of Delmarva is a member of ABC. “This time of year can always be difficult for the blood supply,” said Patricia Killeen, senior executive director at Blood Bank of Delmarva. “One blood donation has the ability to save up to three lives. We highly encourage all who are able to donate today to help Delaware and Eastern Shore residents who need it most.” It takes about one hour to donate, and a single donation can save multiple lives, she said. Roughly one in seven hospital admissions require a blood transfusion. Those in need include cancer patients, accident, burn, or trauma victims, transplant recipients, surgery
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The Shell Gas Station at the corner of North Division Street and Philadelphia Avenue sustained damage during the nor’easter last weekend. On Friday night, a transformer sparked uncontrollably like a strobe light in the sky, and the awning above the pumps was damaged to the point of having a truck hold it up using a PVC pipe.
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New president announced for Worcester County GOLD (May 13, 2022) Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity) announces the appointment of new Board President, Shannon Wright, and five new board members, Stephen Martin, Victoria O’Neill, Dawn Wagner, Tracey L. White and Robin L. Gribble. “GOLD, as an organization, fills a very unique and specific gap. Individuals cannot predict when circumstances will arise that will affect their ability to maintain housing and utilities, provide food for their families, pay medical bills, etc. GOLD’s mission directly correlates to such time and provides an undeniable impact on the lives of those individuals and their families,” Wright said. “I’m thrilled to have been given the opportunity to step into the role of board president and join fellow board members in supporting GOLD’s mission.” Wright is an American Sign Lan-
guage interpreter, orientation and mobility specialist, and vision rehabilitation therapist. She joined GOLD in 2015 as a volunteer and was appointed to the board of directors in 2017. Martin is a physical therapist and owner of Martin Physical Therapy in Snow Hill. Martin Physical Therapy provides outpatient rehabilitation services for a variety of orthopedic, sports medicine, neurologic and geriatric conditions. O’Neill is an associate attorney with Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A.. She assists members of the Eastern Shore community with a variety of legal assistance, including family law, estate planning, estate administration, real estate transactions, and landlord-tenant law. Wagner is vice president - business development officer with The See GOLD Page 57
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Trimper’s ticket booth gets makeover from local artist (May 13, 2022) For years, the winged fairy sat covered with black soot high above the lightbulb-centered flowers and chipped cherubs below her. The old ticket booth at Trimper Rides in Ocean City, an Art Nouveau masterpiece from the early 20th century, had seen better days. And for years, Joanne Guilfoil, an active member and instructor at the Art League of Ocean City, had pestered the Trimper family to let her restore and repaint it. “Since 2016, I have been asking the Trimper family once or twice a summer if I can please work on it … for free,” Guilfoil said. “I was always told politely no - liability and insurance. In February, I was introduced to Scott Savage, the president of the board. I told him I had insurance and still wanted to work on the ticket booth.” Trimpers gave her the go-ahead and paid for the paint. The artist’s time was a donation in the name of the Art League. “That was the deal,” Guilfoil said. “I knew the Art League did community service projects, and this was going to be one of them. I was donating my time in the name of the Art league of Ocean City. Trimpers thought that was pretty cool.” Once Guilfoil received the approval to start the project, she began by researching paint type and colors. Her reference source was Maria Schlick of West Ocean City, the artist responsible for painting and caring for the historic Herschell-Spillman carousel the Trimpers had ordered in 1912 that is still carrying children on the backs of its flying horses and exotic animals. Schlick and her brother, John Bilous, had already put the ticket
booth “back together” once for the late Granville Trimper. “The fairy didn’t have a head, and the cherubs were destroyed,” Schlick said. No one seems certain where the old Art Nouveau ticket booth originally came from, but Schlick believes it predates the 1912 carousel. “When Trimpers first opened, there was a theater there, and they sold tickets out of the booth,” Schlick said. “When I was a kid, there used to be string game inside that ticket booth.” Guilfoil borrowed scaffolding from friend, Kevin Martin, owner of Atlantic Auto Repair in Ocean View, who set it up for her, and got to work cleaning with rags and degreaser. “I started the beginning of March, and I finished the end of March,” she said. “There were a few gouges, scratches, and many dinged areas to repair in the plaster. I sanded and then applied a gray primer. “The only thing Maria told me was to keep the colors as close as possible to what she originally used, so she is the one who gets the credit for assigning color. I just matched what she did and tried to restore it as close as I could to her original work,” Guilfoil continued. Schlick hasn’t yet seen the restored ticket booth in person, but told Guilfoil, “Don’t clown it up. I like the Old World look with jewel tones. Don’t use oils on porous material, use acrylics. She was happy to hear that.” Guilfoil worked through March in the unheated Trimper Rides building with cold fingers but a determined attitude. “The weather was mostly pretty crummy,” she said. “I went upstairs to the bathroom at least three times just to run my hands under the
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hot water. I will admit there were a couple of times I thought I had bitten off more than I could chew. Then I told myself to shut up and get back to work. And in the end, I had a blast. One checked off my bucket list.” Trimper Rides is happy the historic ticket booth has been cleaned, repainted and restored to its original glory. “Miss Joanne did a wonderful job,” Isadora Richardson, Trimper’s operations manager, said. “The fairy has her shining glow back.” Guilfoil was attracted to the Art Nouveau style ticket booth lady and the carousel, even as an art student. “I painted and sculpted one of the horses way back in the late 60s as an art major. I’ve been watching the ticket booth since 2014 and was sad when it deteriorated,” she said. In fall 2021 when she was recuperating from hip replacement, Guilfoil made a painting of her favorite carousel animal: the white horse with blue sash and red rose.
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Guilfoil continues to exhibit and teach at the Art League while painting out of her home in Selbyville. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to have restored the ticket booth, and I’m really happy that the Art League supports this project and will get the word out about this wonderful iconic piece of Art Nouveau sculpture,” she said. The Art Nouveau ticket booth can be visited at Trimper Rides on the Boardwalk near the inlet. The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Funding for this event is in part provided by the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment of the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.
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GOLD appoints new leadership Local organization provides Continued from Page 55 Bank of Delmarva. She works with business clients to help them improve cash flow, obtain financing and grow their business. Wagner seeks to be a partner in the business to help it succeed in any way that she can. White is a fourth grade Math & Reading Title I interventionist at Pocomoke Middle School. She tracks and monitors fourth grade students who haven’t mastered reading and math skills. She develops lesson plans and works with at-risk students, in small groups, and in the classroom, to help them master reading, language, and math skills. Gribble is the branch manager at the Bank of Ocean City Ocean Pines office.
She grew up spending her summers in Ocean City and made the Eastern Shore her home. Gribble joined the Bank of Ocean City in July of 2020 and was quickly promoted to the branch manager position. Prior to joining the Bank of Ocean City, she had 25-plus years of management experience along with a strong background in workforce development training. GOLD’s 12 volunteer board members are charged with overseeing operations and making critical decisions regarding strategic planning, revenue, programs and services. Anyone interested in serving on GOLD’s board of directors, email contact@worcestergold.org. For more information about GOLD’s programs and services, visit www.WorcesterGOLD.org.
help with basic necessities (May 13, 2022) Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity) is raising money to support local residents struggling with access to basic needs like shelter, utilities, food, and items for children like diapers, wipes and carseats. “Our goal is to prevent needless suffering and offer dignity to our neighbors who deserve to live a decent life,” said GOLD Executive Director Nicholas Cranford. “With the cost of living continuing to increase, families with low income are forced to make heartbreaking choices between past-due bills or needed items. Last year, our programs offered relief
for 745 families. We’re asking for donations to continue to offer a helping hand and keep vulnerable members of our community from falling through the cracks.” All recipients are screened by GOLD’s network of trained social workers to identify level of need and appropriate assistance. To participate, send a check made out to Worcester County GOLD, to P.O. Box 335, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, or visit WorcesterGOLD.org to donate online. For more information about GOLD’s programs and services, visit www.WorcesterGOLD.org.
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DUI hit-and-run Lisa Marie Boyer, 40, of Westminster, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 10:45 p.m. on May 6 near 32nd Street and charged with possession of drugs other than marijuana, DUI, failing to report an accident with bodily injury, negligent driving, and several traffic infractions. Police responded to a hit-and-run car crash near 15th Street and were told that a blue Chrysler PT Cruiser driven by a white woman with blond hair struck the caller’s vehicle before fleeing. The PT Cruiser was seen driving north on Philadelphia Avenue near 26th street, and officers followed it to a fast food parking lot near 32nd Street. Police said the driver, Boyer, told them the damage to her car was caused when she hit a deer. Police reported finding no evidence of that, but did determine that Boyer was under the influence of alcohol. According to police reports, Boyer was driving south on Baltimore Av-
enue near 15th Street, where she drove the raised median and continued south in the northbound lanes. When she approached 14th Street, police said, she struck a silver taxicab minivan head on and fled the scene. Boyer was taken to headquarters and her purse was searched. Police said they found a prescription pill bottle that read Hydroxychloroquine and was prescribed to Boyer. Inside the bottle were round white pills with an X on them, which police identified as Alprazolam. After consenting to a breath test, Boyer was then taken to the Maryland State Police Barrack. On the way, Boyer said she knew she got into a crash, backed up, and continued driving, adding she figured she could have a drink and nothing bad would happen. Boyer also said she shares a place with a drug addict, and she keeps the Alprazolam in the pill bottle to keep the person from stealing her medication. The Hydroxychloroquine was in another bottle, she told police, and she did not have a prescription for the Alprazolam on her.
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Local author shares summer memories from 1950s, ’60s (May 13, 2022) Local author Dr. Robert M. Craig will share his coming-of-age stories of summers in Ocean City during the 1950s and ’60s at the Ocean Pines Branch of the Worcester County Library on Wednesday, May 18 at 4:30 p.m. Dr. Craig’s collection of semi-autobiographical short stories, “Oyster Shell Alleys: Remembrances of Times Past,” features Ocean City’s landmarks and characters, from the historic Lankford Hotel to Boardwalk Elvis. His book of poetry, “Irma’s Seed,” recalls memories of feeding seagulls on the beach, buying ice cream from Alaska Stand, riding Trimper’s merry-go-round, and laments the passing of the resort town’s historic cottages. Dr. Craig is the son of Robert S. Craig, who served as captain of the Ocean City Beach Patrol from 1946 to 1987. Dr. Craig, who served on the Beach Patrol in his youth, has written two illustrated books on the subject, “Maryland’s Ocean City Beach Patrol” and “Saving Lives: A History of the Ocean City Beach Patrol.” The prolific author, whose other
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Terry and Janet Hough, pictured center, were honored by the Ocean City Development Corporation during its annual meeting on Wednesday, with the Public Art Award. OCDC Executive Director Glenn Irwin, left, said the Houghs have helped with funding the utility box art projects, which is an initiative to have artists paint the unsightly structures with creative masterpieces. Also pictured is OCDC President Kevin Gibbs.
works range from Vietnam War memoirs to architecture, will also discuss his writing process—from concept to printed page—and all questions and reminiscences are welcome. For more information, call the library at 410-208-4014.
Whitehead could face 25 years Continued from Page 18 tors Whitehead is her boyfriend and he has been coming to the daycare to help with the students. Investigators told Jarman of the allegation and that Whitehead was not permitted to be on the daycare property. Another investigation was conducted at the Worcester County Child Advocacy Center with Juvenile 1, and the girl confirmed the statements along with what she told her mother and the nurse at Tidal Health. Court proceedings have been taking place in Snow Hill since Whitehead was arrested and held without bond on Dec. 18.
Whitehead was indicted by a grand jury on Jan. 25 and faces up to 20 years for felony second-degree rape, up to 25 years of incarceration for felony sexual abuse of a minor, up to 10 years of incarceration for felony third-degree sex offense, up to one year of incarceration and fines up to $1,000 for misdemeanor fourth-degree sexual offense involving sexual contact, and up to 10 years of incarceration and fines up to $2,500 for misdemeanor second-degree assault. A hearing is scheduled in courtroom two in Snow Hill at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 5 and a trial by jury is slated to take place on Sept. 7-8 at 9:35 a.m. in the same court room.
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Chance to overturn Roe versus Wade once more Editor, Right now, the right to abortion care is at risk because of a deliberate, decades-long takeover of the Supreme Court by powerful rightwing extremists. We’re seeing the culmination of this takeover as the court prepares to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that made abortion access a constitutional right. This opens the door for states to outlaw abortion and take us back to a time when women were forced to go through with an unwanted pregnancy, potentially endangering their health and hurting their ability to provide for their families. But it’s possible to undo this
damage. The Judiciary Act would add four seats, restoring balance to the Supreme Court. It’s the solution that recent polling showed is supported by the majority of Americans, and it’s what we need to move away from partisan rulings that dismantle our rights and freedoms. And it’s been done before. In fact, Congress has changed the size of the Supreme Court seven times already in our nation’s history. It’s time to do it again. I’m urging Congress to pass the Judiciary Act of 2021 to ensure we protect our fundamental freedoms and restore balance to our courts now. Kirsten Jones Berlin
Water quality monitoring of bays seeks harmful bacteria (May 13, 2022) Assateague Coastal Trust is set to begin its seasonal water quality monitoring, the trust’s watershed specialist Billy Weiland said this week, while advising residents that this area’s coastal bays are generally remain safe from a human health standpoint. Still, he said, there can be instances of increased bacteria levels which the public should be aware of. “Typically, on a day to day basis, our coastal bays and creeks remain within healthy levels from a recreational use stand point. There are times,
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Next year will be bigger and better The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry, Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote about 286 years before last weekend’s Springfest, give or take a few months. Yet, the verse may be the most apt description of the ups and downs of resort business, whose success is dependent on so many things beyond its control, with the weather being the most capricious of them of all. No one knows that better than Ocean City’s Springfest organizers, who saw months of planning ruined, despite the expectation that it would outshine many of its predecessors because of its fresh layout and pent-up demand by a public desperate to celebrate outside. Food vendors, artisans, and nonprofit organizations just knew this year’s Springfest would be a full-fledged return to the opportunities they had been denied by other uncontrollable circumstances. And then this — a lumbering, howling nor’easter just blew it all away like loose pages from a notebook. Oh well, one might say, that’s life at the beach, where more or less everyone knows that nature plays no favorites. It’s a shame that Ocean City officials had to make the call to shut down one of May’s most celebrated and enjoyable events, but they did the right thing. Maybe having done all that planning and organizing helped with that decision by allowing them to recognize just how futile and even dangerous it would have been to attempt to push on through. Knowing their event and its requirements certainly didn’t hurt. But now, as the festival’s organizers have said, they will take the lessons learned this past weekend and fold them into their planning manual for the next time. In the meantime, optimists that we all are, there’s always next year, which, as everyone likes to say around here, will be bigger and better than ever. Weather permitting.
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I have come down with the covid, as they might say where I grew up. Not covid-19, or Delta or Omicron or the Alpha-Beta-Gamma Variant 2.3 of Subset Seven. It’s just plain covid and I have come down with it. From my perspective, knowing what edition of the coronavirus I have is pointless, since it’s not as if one version is more notable than the other. People aren’t going to say, for instance, “Oh yeah, he has covid, but it’s just By the base model.” Even though Stewart covid’s multiple variDobson ations has us citing all sorts of alphanumeric designations in our plague-of-the-week conversations, they don’t mean diddly to the average person, some of whom wouldn’t know the difference between a “viral envelope” and a #10 mailer. Besides, it’s a virus, not a car. There is no A-Class model at the low end, an S-Class luxury edition at the other, and for the sporty set, the Covid-RT Series with Offroad Capability. Even so, some people can’t help trying to appear more knowledgeable about this virus than they really are. “What? You have covid-19, the Omicron subvariant, BA.2.12.1?” “I don’t know, maybe. Does it matter?” “Well, the BA.2.12.1 (an actual thing) is trending, you know.”
“Gee, I hadn’t thought about the importance of staying on trend.” Again, I don’t know and don’t care what strain or subvariant hit me a little more than a week ago and left me isolating in my own home. It didn’t lay me low, necessarily, because I’ve had more vaccinations than a flock of baby chickens and that helps block the worst stuff. But it has been interesting having my evening meals presented to me on the end of a long stick. “Here you go,” she says, pushing a plate of pot roast toward my assigned dining area with a 10-foot-pole. All I need is for her to blow a whistle at suppertime so I’ll get close enough to the bars of my cage to snag the evening’s offering and take it back to my corner and gnaw on it. I do understand her concern, though, because it hasn’t been what I would call an enjoyable time, even though I have not experienced some of the more notorious symptoms, including the loss of the senses of smell and taste, and brain fog. Okay, I did inadvertently put toothpaste on my hair for that tousled-yet-in-control look, but that wasn’t brain fog. It could happen to anyone with a sink as cluttered as mine, and I do have to say that having a minty fresh head isn’t the worst thing that could happen. Still, I do miss being at the office, where I can aggravate a different set of people just for the sake of variety. I should be back soon enough though, depending on which subvariant I have. And again, it really makes no difference, because all I know is that after all this time, I’ve finally gone viral.
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Annual Fight the Bite walk/run set to take place Sat. By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 13, 2022) The sixth annual Fight the Bite Lyme Disease Awareness 5K Run/Walk will take place this Saturday on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. on the boards near the inlet parking lot. The race will kick off at 9 a.m. The cost to participate is $30. The first 200 registered participants will receive a long sleeve Tshirt. Post-race refreshments and Lyme prevention materials for all attendees will be provided. The monies raised will go to pay for billboards in Maryland and Delaware, which promote prevention of tick bites, according to event co-organizer Angela Burke. This year’s billboard in Worcester County will be located on Route 50, just west of the intersection with Route 589. “We are expecting a few hundred people, either runners, walkers or supporters,” Burke said. “We had to have virtual races in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic … The 5K brings awareness to the topic and provides prevention tips.” There will be a cash prize for the See WALK Page 63
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Fellow holds lecture on glass art (May 13, 2022) Glass artist Aric Snee, the Art League’s 2022 Orem & Harriet Robinson Fellow for Contemporary Art, will hold a free lecture about his art and what inspires him on Wednesday, May 18, at 6 p.m. at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th Street, bayside. The public is invited to attend the lecture entitled “Designing a Life in Glass.” Snee’s lecture will provide insight into his educational background and work experience, as well as his ideas about art, design and craft. He will also present his own design glass objects. Snee, who was born and raised in Bel Air, Maryland, and is a current resident of Salisbury, is assistant professor and head of the glass department at Salisbury University. The artist works with glass in studio, academic and factory environments, and his work creates a dialogue between fine art and industrial design. After studying glass at SU and the Canberra School of Art in Australia, Snee worked in several private studios in Brooklyn, New York, as a master glassworker at Steuben Glass in Corning, New York, and as a gaffer at the Corning Museum of Glass. He subsequently received a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from
Alfred University in New York. Since 2014 he has worked as a designer for the Danish glass company Holmegaard. Snee’s talk precedes the Art League’s June 15 bus trip to the Chrysler Museum of Art Chrysler Museum of Art and the Perry Glass Studio in Norfolk, Virginia, where he will guide guests through the museum’s glass collections, one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Advanced registration for Snee’s lecture is available online at ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org or by calling 410-524-9433. Walk-ins are welcome. The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects.
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Funding for this event is in part provided by the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment of the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.
Ocean Pines Players seeking talent for upcoming cabaret (May 13, 2022) The Ocean Pines Players (OPP) are looking for people aged 8 and up to audition for a fun and family friendly cabaret called “Happy Birthday, USA.” Auditions will run until Saturday, May 14, by appointment only. To schedule an audition, contact Karen Adcock at 703-727-0528 or by email at karenjadcock@gmail.com. The multi-media show, scheduled for June 24 and 25, features solo and group songs, poems and dramatic readings about the USA and Independence Day. Singers should prepare a short upbeat song and a ballad. There will not be an accompanist, so bring a backing track on a phone or data key. Those interested in nonmusical performances need not prepare anything in advance. No experience is necessary and the
Players value diversity and inclusivity. The auditions are designed to be casual, fun, and stress free. There will be very few cast rehearsals. Because of the limited time available, performers must be willing and able to practice on their own and be available for approximately six cast rehearsals and, if necessary, a few individual or small group rehearsals. Parents of children in the cast should be prepared to help their children learn their pieces. OPP is a local all-volunteer 501(c)(3) charitable organization and supported in part by a grant from the Worcester County Arts Council & Maryland State Arts Council. For general information about OPP, visit oceanpinesplayers.org or follow them on Facebook Facebook.com/oceanpinesplayers.
Bacteria rises after heavy rain Continued from Page 58 tershed does change frequently, particularly after heavy rain events, and it really is important to monitor the two, weather and water quality, simultaneously.” The trust monitors 11 sites throughout Isle of Wight Bay, Assawoman Bay, the St. Martin River, and Herring and Turville Creeks.
Each week, data parameters (pH, water temperature, salinity, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen) and water samples are collected and made available to the public on the trust’s website at ActForBays.org and WaterReporter.org. The trust also utilizes the Swim Guide app., which allows users to monitor enterococcus levels in their local waterways.
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Germans defeat Soviets in second invasion of Kharkov By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (May 13, 2022) This week 80 years ago, the Second Battle of Kharkov (Kharkiv in Ukrainian) began. Although the Soviet Union had dodged a fatal blow when the Red Army, and its ally, General Winter, stopped the vaunted Wehrmacht at the gates of Moscow in December 1941, the Soviet brass knew that the Axis were not finished, and when spring came, the offensive would be renewed. But where? The front stretched for over a thousand miles, from the White Sea in the north, to the Black Sea in the south. Stalin was convinced the blow would be aimed, again, at the Soviet capital. In early spring he ordered small offensives all along the front in a vain effort to disrupt German preparations. The largest of these offensives was directed at the recapture of Kharkov, located in Ukraine, less than 20 miles from the Russian border. Before the current war with Russia, Kharkov had a population of around 1,500,000, and was the second largest city in the Ukraine, with a significant amount of industry. At the beginning of WWII, it was the largest city in the Ukraine, with a population of 901,000, and, for a time, served as the country’s capital. Its Freedom Square is the largest in the country. The famed Soviet T-34 tank had been designed and developed and was being produced at the Kharkov Tractor Factory — Factory #183. It is now known as Malyshev Plant and, at least before the current war, produced the T-84. Kharkov factories also produced aircraft, mortars, submachine guns and artillery tractors. By the time Field Marshal Walter von Reichenau’s Sixth Army had captured Kharkov, in October 1941, 320 trains had removed equipment from 70
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 61 battle. Gen. Pushkin was killed in 1944, still commanding the XXIII Tank Corps. The Southwestern Front would also be supported by the Southern Front, commanded by Gen. Rodian Malinovsky, who was born in Odessa. The Southern Front included the Ninth and Fifty-Seventh Armies and V Calvary Corps commanded by Fedor M. Kharitonov, Kuzma P. Podlas and Issa A. Pliev, who was regarded as one of the finest cavalry commanders in the Red Army. Gen. Podlas was executed after being captured in the battle. Also assigned to the force was Commissar Nikita Khrushchev, who was born near the Ukrainian border and spent much of his early life in the Donbas region of Ukraine. However, as Marshal Vasilevsky later noted: “The Soviet Army of [early] 1942, was not prepared to conduct major offensive operations against the well-trained German Army, simply because it did not have the necessary quantitative and qualitative advantage over the Wehrmacht. And because it’s leadership, both at Command and Junior Officer level, was still being rebuilt after the defeats in 1941.” Unbeknownst to the Soviets, the
Axis’ Spring Offensive was also to come in the south, right where Marshal Timoshenko’s offensive was to land. It would be led by Field Marshal Fedor von Bock, formerly commander of Armeegruppe Center, now commander of Armeegruppe South. Therefore, the Axis had been reinforcing Field Marshal von Bock’s Armeegruppe South. At 6:30 a.m. on May 12, 1942, the Soviets began the attack with an hour artillery barrage, followed by a 20minute air attack. The fighting was ferocious. By the end of the day, the Red Army had only advanced about seven miles. Soviet units did advance to within 12 miles of Kharkov. In response, Hitler ordered some of Gen. Baron Dr. Wolfram von Richtofen’s Luftflotte VIII units transferred to the Kharkov area and placed under the command of Gen. Kurt Pflugbeil’s Fleigercorps VI. Gen. Pflugbeil was able to win temporary air superiority by flying his planes and pilots from dawn until dusk. The Germans continued to hold, while the Soviets ground on. On May 17, First Panzerarmee, under the command of Gen. Ewald von Kliest, supported by Gen. Pflugbeil’s planes, launched a counterattack into the southern flank of the Soviet Offensive.
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It was led by III Panzerkorps, commanded by Baron Geyr von Schweppenburg; XXXXIV Armeekorps, commanded by Maximilian de Angelis; and VI Romanian Corps, commanded by Corneliu Dragalina. When Marshal Timoshenko reported the Axis’ counterattack to Stavka, Gen. Vasilevsky attempted, in vain, to get Stalin’s approval for a general withdrawal. The next day the situation worsened for the Red Army and once again Stalin refused to allow it to withdraw. That day, Gen. Pflugbeil’s planes destroyed 130 tanks and 500 motor vehicles. Twenty-nine more Soviet tanks were destroyed the following day, and the Sixth Army, now led by Gen. Frederic Paulus, began an offensive on the other side of the Soviet Forces, in an attempt to encircle them. Stalin finally authorized Gen. Zhukov to stop the offensive. However, it was too late. On May 22, Gen. von Schweppenburg’s III Panzerkorps, linked with Sixth Army’s 44th Infantry Division, commanded by Heinrich Deboi, coming from the north. By the end of the day on May 24, the noose around the Red Army was tightening. Futile attempts to break out continued until May 30. At least 240,000 Soviet soldiers
were captured, in addition to the loss of 2,026 artillery pieces and 1,250 tanks. German loses was a total of 20,000 dead, wounded and missing. Gen. Dragalina’s Romanian VI Corps took 26,432 prisoners at a cost 2,983 casualties. An anonymous Soviet soldier, commenting after the battle, said that, “The Fascist woke up after they hibernated!” With the failure of this offensive, Marshal Timoshenko’s career waned. Never again would he be tasked with commanding an offensive. Kharkov would change hands two more times before war’s end. More than 70 percent of the city was destroyed, and more than 50,000 of its citizens perished. By the end of the war, the population was 453,000. One of Russia’s better-known authors, Aleksey Nikolayevich Tolstoy, wrote, “I saw Kharkov. As if it were Rome in the 5th Century. A huge cemetery....” Next week: Stilwell’s Walkout 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@beachin.net
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OBITUARIES CHARLOTTE K. HAHN Ocean City Charlotte K. Hahn, 91, formerly from Pasadena, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home in Ocean City, Maryland on March 8, 2022. Born in Baltimore on Feb. 4, 1931, she was the daughter of the late John and Minna Kammer. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John, of 16 Charlotte Hahn years, and her three sisters, Wilhelmina Dolan, Ruth Parrish and June Herthum. Charlotte is survived by her partner, Eli Solomon, and her two daughters, Verna Marlow, and husband, Rick, and Wendy Brumfield, and husband, Vernon. She was known as “Cookie” to her grandchildren, “V,” Megan, and Nick,
Walk/run raises awareness of tick bites, prevention Continued from Page 60 overall male and female winners ($50 each). Awards will also be presented to the top runners and walkers. “May is [National] Lyme [Disease] Awareness Month [and] because people start doing more outdoor activities like yard work and sports, so our goal is to get people thinking about tick bite prevention,” Burke said. For more information, visit www.FighttheBiteOC.org. “We greatly appreciate our sponsors who have donated to the cause: Central Reservations, Brass Balls Saloon, West OC Injury and Illness, Eagle Nail & Tool, Fish Tales, Avery Hall Insurance, Pickles Pub, Park Place Hotel on the Boardwalk, Cullen Burke Law Office, Taylor Bank, Big Pecker’s Bar and Grill, FunCity Arcade, Wockenfuss Candies, and DJ Rupe,” Burke said.
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and to her great-grandchildren, Josh and Alyssa. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who refer to her as Auntie Char. Charlotte graduated from Eastern High School and attended Salisbury State. She was a fantastic cook and homemaker. She enjoyed playing bridge and became a certified bridge director of the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL). She owned and operated the Severna Park Duplicate Bridge Club for 23 years. As a bridge player, she attained the rank of diamond life master with the ACBL. She was kind, loving, welcoming and a friend to all, and, quick with a joke, she was always the life of every party. She enjoyed cruising and loved Broadway musicals. Everyone who knew her, loved her. She lived her life to the fullest. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Charlotte’s name can be made to the SPCA or Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation and Funeral Service, 504, Franklin Avenue, Berlin, Maryland 21811. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.easternshorecremation.com. Any questions regarding
the celebration of life, please contact the family. JAMES ARTHUR MCALEER Berlin James Arthur McAleer, 63, of Berlin, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Born in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 18, 1958 to John H. and Rose Mary McAleer, he was raised in Wheaton, Maryland, James McAleer where he learned to run the streets both literally, figuratively and imaginatively. That passion for travel and adventure stayed with him throughout his years, as he spent many in Texas, Tennessee and Minnesota, before settling down in Berlin, Maryland. Jimmy was predeceased by his parents, John H. and Rose Mary, and sister. Bernadette.
He leaves behind sons, Anthony J. Privette and Codty J. Myers, who he loved very much. He also leaves siblings, Kevin, Tommy, Pat, Janet, Andy, Bobby, Michael, Stephen and Katie, along with their spouses and 30 nieces and nephews, who he also loved very much. Jimmy was very artistic and loved to draw picturesque scenes on homemade cards he sent to his loved ones when off on one of his journeys. He also loved photography, writing poetry, sports and was a life-long Redskins fan. There will be a private Christian burial at Gate of Heaven. A Memorial Mass and celebration of his life will be held at a later date in Berlin, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The Joseph House, 401 N. Poplar Hill Ave., Salisbury, Maryland 21801 (https://thejosephhouse.org/thelittle-sisters). Arrangements by Cole Funeral Services.
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Student-athletes at Decatur to play sports in college By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 13, 2022) Twenty-four Stephen Decatur student-athletes who will continue their sports at the collegiate level were celebrated last Wednesday during a National Letter of Intent/Commitment ceremony at the Berlin school. They are: Noah Fisher, tennis, Frostburg State University Tristan Dutton, cross country, Salisbury University Joe Buxbaum, lacrosse, Florida Southern College Collin Fohner, lacrosse, Hereford Community College James Barrett, soccer, Radford University Zimere Handy, football, Frostburg State University Ashten Snelsire, football, Richmond University Logan Tapman, baseball, University of Lynchburg Emma Sperry, cheerleading, North Carolina State University Skylar Griffin, softball, University of New Haven Chloe Candeloro, softball, McDaniel Alexa Eisemann, softball, West Liberty University Shawn Rosemond, baseball, Salisbury University Duncan Ely, football, Salisbury University RJ Brittingham, football, Post University Khi Reid, football, Salisbury University Megan Wheeler, lacrosse, University of Lynchburg Malery Andrews, lacrosse, Washington College Luke Scott, football, Salisbury University Shaki Bowen, lacrosse, Harford Community College Nadia Bullock, basketball, Salisbury University Sierra Wakefield, swimming, Salisbury University Noah Reho, wrestling, Bloomsburg University Kressen Memmott Muir, football, Southern Utah University Three lacrosse players – Meredith Eitel (Saint Leo University), Emma Meyer (Gardner-Webb) and Darby Moore (Queens University of Charlotte) – were recognized in November after announcing they would be play-
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Twenty-four Stephen Decatur student-athletes who will continue their sports at the collegiate level were celebrated last Wednesday during a National Letter of Intent/Commitment ceremony at the Berlin school.
ing at the collegiate level. “They all represent the school well. They’re all great student-athletes,” said Athletic Director Dan Dobronz. “For some of the kids [playing high school sports] is the best part of their day – exercising, socializing and competing with their friends. “It’s great being back out there on the field, in the fresh air playing the sport that they love,” he added. In total, 27 seniors have committed to play Division I, II and III sports at colleges and universities across the country. “Looking at the picture [of all the athletes who participated in the ceremony], what a diverse group it is. It’s a great mix of kids,” Dobronz said. “So many sports are represented. It shows we’re not just a one-sport school. The teams are competitive. The kids are competitive.” “There’s a couple more that have yet to make their final decision, so we’re pushing 30,” said Decatur Principal Tom Sites. “We’re having a year like no other in terms of sports. We have a talented group of kids here and the coaching staff does a great job of getting our kids seen,” he added.
Decatur boys’ tennis squad wins Bayside championship By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 13, 2022) After a long, twohour bus ride to Stevensville on Wednesday for the Bayside Conference championship match against the Kent Island Buccaneers, it took the Stephen Decatur boys’ tennis team a little while to get going. But once the Seahawks found their rhythm, they were unstoppable and secured the championship title. “It was a great way to end the seaThe student-athletes will compete in an assortment of sports at the collegiate level. “Just about all of the sports [offered at Decatur] were represented during the ceremony,” Sites said. “The kids learn so much from athletics, from sports in high school [and] teamwork for a common goal. Success in the classroom and athletics prepares them for the future.” “Hopefully, the younger kids see their friends and teammates going off to play at the next level and it motivates then a little bit,” Dobronz added.
son,” said Decatur Coach Steve Berquist. The doubles matches were played first on Wednesday. Decatur senior captains Noah Fisher and Ben Johnson outscored their first doubles opponents, 8-6. Kent Island won the second and third doubles matches. All four of Decatur’s singles players earned victories in their matches, giving the team a 5-2 victory over Kent Island. “They were definitely in control the entire time,” Berquist said. “All four played great singles. It was enough to carry us to the championship.” Fisher shut out his first singles competition, 8-0, and Johnson topped his second singles opponent, 8-4. Sophomore David Janney won, 82, at third singles. Sophomore Matt Beck took his fourth singles match, 83. “We needed to get our legs back after the long bus ride. Doubles was almost like a warmup for us,” Berquist said. “We played much betSee DECATUR Page 65
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The Stephen Decatur boys’ tennis team is all smiles after capturing the Bayside Conference championship in Stevensville on Wednesday. The boys won, 5-2, over Kent Island.
SD baseball team Bayside champs By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 13, 2022) With the score 3-2 in Stephen Decatur’s favor in the first inning of the Bayside Conference baseball championship on Tuesday, it looked like the game against the St. Michael’s Saints was going to be a close battle. But that wasn’t the case, as Decatur tacked on run after run and held its opponent scoreless the rest of the competition – which only lasted five innings – going on to win 17-2 in
Salisbury. “We didn’t think it would happen the way it did. It doesn’t matter who you’re playing in a championship game, they’re there for a reason. We just played well,” said Decatur Coach Rich Ferro. “We took advantage of some miscues, we put the ball in play, got some timely hits and we played good defense behind [pitcher] Ryan [McLaughlin].” Leading by one run after the first, the Seahawks scored six in the second, four in the third and four in the
fifth. “After the first inning we settled in and kind of just tacked on,” Ferro said. Sophomore Lukas Loring led Decatur with three hits and two RBIs. Junior Gus Croll chipped in with two hits and four RBIs. Senior Logan Tapman had one hit and two RBIs. “It’s frustrating when you have runners on base and you can’t score them. It comes down to us getting those timely hits and that didn’t happen part of the season. [During the
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The Stephen Decatur baseball team was dominant, winning the Bayside Conference championship game over St. Michael’s on Tuesday in Salisbury, 17-2, in five innings.
Continued from Page 64 ter in singles than doubles. They got fired up, they supported each other and they stayed motivated and focused.” The last time the Decatur boys’ team won the Bayside title was in 2009. The program also captured the title in 1993 and 2008. “Everyone is really excited. Winning the championship is awesome,” Berquist said. “I’m very proud of the guys.” Decatur’s boys’ and girls’ teams will compete in the 2A East Regional tournament on Tuesday and Wednesday in Cambridge. Fisher and junior Ridgley Lake will play in singles competition. Janney and Beck will team up for doubles action as will freshmen Emily Ferguson and Anika Karli. Johnson will battle in mixed doubles competition with junior Sarah Tarr. The first-place male and female singles players and doubles teams and the top mixed doubles squad will advance to the state tournament. Bayside game] we were able to do that,” Ferro said. “It was nice to be able to get hits and do the things we like to do. We had some really big hits, and we pitched well.” Junior Ryan McLaughlin started on the mound. In 3.1 innings he struck out two, walked four, gave up three hits and two runs. At the plate, he had two hits and three RBIs. Junior Adam Gardner struck out three and allowed one hit in 1.2 innings. “Ryan kept us in the game. He was really good, and Adam came in to finish it off,” Ferro said. “Overall, it was just a good evening for Stephen Decatur baseball. We’ll take it and cherish it, but now we have the playoffs where it’s one and done.” The last time Decatur won the Bayside title was in 2014. Decatur earned the No. 1 seed in the 3A South Region tournament and will host the winner of yesterday’s game between No. 4 James M. Bennett and No. 5 Crofton on Saturday at 1 p.m. in Berlin. Decatur played Bennett twice during the regular season. The Seahawks won the first, 6-4. Bennett took the second, 9-7. “We just need to stay focused and stay where we’re at. We need to stress if we’re not hitting, we’ve still got to play good defense,” Ferro said. “It comes down to us being able to hit. If we’re swinging the bats relatively well then I think we have a shot. And we have to pitch and play defense well. That’s our M.O. We’ve got to go out there and get after it.”
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Wor. Prep boys’ lax squad outscores Salisbury, 17-2 By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 13, 2022) The Worcester Prep boys’ lacrosse team won big in its final game of the regular season, 17-2, over the Salisbury School Dragons on Wednesday in Salisbury. “Having not played a game for over a week, the team traveled to Salisbury for their Senior Day, and jumped on them early and often, taking a 10-0 in the first quarter,” said Prep Coach Drew Haugh. “With such a large early lead, many other players got into the game early, and did great. Everybody got an opportunity to play a lot of minutes.” Worcester led 13-1 at halftime. After three quarters, the Mallards held a 16-2 advantage. Freshman Ryan Mann led the team with seven goals. Senior captain Brice Richins scored three goals and junior captain Griffin Jones tallied two goals and five assists. Junior captain Jack Gardner and senior Michael Wehberg netted two goals apiece. Freshman Jack Lynch scored one. Senior captain, goalie Bennett Tinkler, recorded four saves. “Because of AP testing and other conflicts, freshman Dillon Scopp and sophomore Abott Browne got their first start at midfield, and both played a great game. [Freshman] Drew McCormick took advantage of extra playing time and did a nice job at midfield,” Haugh said. “Defensive midfielders, [sophomores] Connor Ferguson and Kannon Cropper, kept their opponents away from the goal. Defensively, [sophomore] Max Halle was exceptional in his play. [Freshmen] Owen West and Frank Miller, [sophomores] Caleb Collins and Mason Williams took advantage of their extra minutes of playing time … [and sophomore] Baylor Hoen played great defense, showing some exceptional stick skills throughout the game.” Worcester will host the Gunston School Herons today, Friday, at 3:30 p.m. for the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship. The Mallards defeated the Herons, 12-5 and 17-5, during the regular season.
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The Stephen Decatur softball team held on to win, 4-3, over Queen Anne’s on Tuesday in Salisbury and capture the Bayside Conference championship title.
SD softball team Bayside champs By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 13, 2022) It was a close battle between the Stephen Decatur and Queen Anne’s softball teams on Tuesday during the Bayside Conference championship in Salisbury. The Decatur Seahawks held off a late push by the Lions and won the game, 4-3. “We played Queen Anne’s before so we knew the pitcher and hitters, and we knew we had to play our best game,” said Decatur Coach Scott Kurtz. When the teams met on April 20 during regular-season play, Queen Anne’s won on Decatur’s field, 2-0. “We knew we had a chance and could play with them. We put in the work to get ready. They just locked in. They went in with an underdog mentality and they just put it together.” Queen Anne’s went up 1-0 in the bottom of the third inning of the championship match. Decatur answered in the top of the fourth then pulled ahead, 2-1, in the fifth. The Lady Seahawks tacked on two runs in the top of the seventh to give themselves a two-run cushion. The Lions came on strong in the
bottom of seventh with a two-run home run to cut the Seahawks’ advantage to one. With Queen Anne’s runners on first and second and two outs, Decatur senior pitcher Skylar Griffin struck out the player at the plate to secure the victory and the championship for her team. “The difference between the two games with Queen Anne’s was that we hit better in the second game,” Kurtz said. “In the first game we were stranding runners. This time we moved them and the girls were running the bases aggressively. We were preparing all week and knew what to expect. We knew we can pitch and play defense well, but it would come down to whether we can hit the ball.” Griffin pitched all seven innings for Decatur. She struck out four, walked one, gave up five hits and three runs. She also had two hits in the game. Senior Alexa Eisemann (one RBI) and junior Sarah Smith had two hits each. Freshman Ava Snelsire chipped in with one hit and two RBIs. Sophomores Leah Simpson (one RBI) and Kiara Taylor and freshman Ryleigh Smith contributed with one hit apiece. “Swinging early and getting good contact early was a good indication the hits would start coming, and they did,” Kurtz said. Decatur last won the conference championship in 2019. There was no season in 2020 because of covid. In 2021 the season was condensed and there was no conference championship game played.
“We’ve won twice in a row, but with two years in between,” Kurtz said. Decatur received the No. 2 seed in the MPSSAA 3A South Region tournament and will host the winner of No. 6 James M. Bennett vs. No. 3 Arundel on Monday at 4 p.m. in Berlin. Those two teams were slated to go head-to-head yesterday, Thursday. “We’re excited we got the No. 2 seed in our region. Chesapeake is the defending state champs and the No. 1 seed in our region so we’re going to have to be ready,” Kurtz said. “Our team is coming along as could be hoped. We have had a couple underclass players seize positions in the field and at the plate and their hard work has elevated our team through this season. “We will keep our pitchers ‘fresh,’ rested, but still active enough for them to be their best,” he continued. “Our fielding is still a strength, so we will mainly focus on our hitting and base running [to prepare for the tournament].” Kurtz said he has no doubt in his players’ ability and skills. “We just have to go out, keep adjusting and make the right decisions to succeed. We want the girls to stay positive and keep enjoying the ride,” he said. “We are still progressing. We were in a valley earlier this season where our girls were letting off-field issues effect their play on the field [but] we have been playing much stronger over the last two weeks and we hope to keep that momentum going into the state playoffs.”
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