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Limits lifted at last For restaurants, it’s back to normal as of Saturday, as governor ends restrictions on seating capacity. Next, up: an unemployment work requirement.

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The continued push to administer more vaccines went to Springfest last weekend, where the four-day crowd total of about 100,000 wasn’t that far below normal. As for the ubiquitous vaccine clinics, Gov. Larry Hogan has announced that mask requirements will end once the state vaccination rate hits 70 percent.

Prospective tram drivers: no thanks Some former operators say health, safety concerns led them to sit out this season

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 14, 2021) Ocean City Boardwalk trams will officially return Memorial Day weekend — with no mask mandate — after a 2020 hiatus. But with concerns cited about covid-19 and violent incidents that occurred on the Boardwalk last summer, drivers are not exactly lining up to get behind the wheels.

Ocean City Transportation Department Operations Manager Steve Bartlett said during a Transportation

Committee meeting this week that the number of drivers employed now will allow for a total of five trams to run at any particular hour this summer, a reduction from the 12 that ran pre-covid. He said recruiting drivers has been challenging.

“A lot of it has to do with what went on on the Boardwalk last June … ” he said. “It has a lot to do with covid. I stated to you last time we were making all these calls that I made 13 calls to 13 former tram employees and I got one application.

Everybody else said, ‘no, we’re not interested in coming back.’”

Mayor Rick Meehan, who serves as an advisor on the committee, said via email after the meeting that safety

concerns over the incidents last year were possible reasons drivers are not returning for the season, but that other reasons were more likely.

“Remember the [trams] did not even run last year and the isolated instance you are referring to occurred very late in the evening after the trams would have stopped running,” he said.

The two incidents, a stabbing and a beating, happened around 10:30 p.m. on June 9. During the peak of the summer season in a normal year the trams run until midnight. But last year was not normal, Meehan pointed out.

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event zone lies ahead (May 14, 2021) With thousands of car enthusiasts headed to the resort next week for the annual Cruisin’ Ocean City event, the resort will be designated a Special Event Zone beginning Tuesday, May 18 and continuing through Sunday, May 23.

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Tough traffic laws in effect Tues.

Continued from Page 1 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 a construction zone, violators will face increased fines or, in some cases, arrest.

During this period, citizens will see a significant police presence, as officers from multiple agencies will be assisting the Ocean City Police Department.

Officers from the Ocean City department, Maryland State Police, and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will enforce all traffic laws strictly. In addition, traffic congestion and alter-

nate traffic patterns are anticipated throughout the weekend.

Police urged spectators to keep the sidewalks clear for pedestrian traffic and not to incite the spinning of wheels or “burn-outs” by motorists.

Police will enforce all laws for spectators who incite drivers and enforce the violations with the driver. Further, with high pedestrian traffic expected, police urged pedestrians to “Walk Smart!” That means using crosswalks when crossing roads, and waiting 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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Despite not being required to wear facial coverings at outdoor events, visitors who attended Springfest over the weekend were reminded to stay six feet apart from one another to ensure social distancing measures remained in effect.

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Springfest offers sense of normalcy in OC Thousands of people flock to weekend festival while storms bring rain and hail

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (May 14, 2021) With a lingering pandemic that still has many people staying home and out of the public eye, more than 100,000 people got out and attended Springfest over the weekend, despite fast-moving storms that brought heavy rain, wind and hail.

Frank Miller, the special events director for the Town of Ocean City, said in an email on Tuesday that 101,341 guests attended the four-day event, which ran from Thursday through Sunday and included live music, arts and crafts vendors, food, drinks, beer, wine, and covid-19 shots.

Miller said the numbers are down from 2019, when 120,106 people attended Springfest. In 2018, the number of attendees was 137,570, and in 2017, it was 106,334.

The event touted a new layout that offered an open-air concept that eliminated a few popular features from previous years and facilitated a new term that gained traction last year: social distancing.

“In the midst of a pandemic, with the event was happy and relaxed — all of its negative press and forced many guests and vendors thanked stress, opportunity can be found,” the town for their persistence to purMiller said in the email. “Similar to sue and produce Springfest. We in the patron reaction to Winterfest’s turn need to thank the Worcester abbreviated and revised layout, County Health Department for their Springfest’s special layout found pa- quick communication on the weltrons across the board praising the come easing of restrictions.” new open concept layout.”

A week before Springfest took Miller said many of the vendors place, Gov. Larry Hogan lifted a manembraced one new date on masks, reconcept: a midway quiring people to of vendors under ‘The atmosphere of the event wear facial covertents, facing an ings when outdoors was happy and relaxed — and in public. open-air walkway that gave attendees Because of the many guests and vendors more space to walk. size of the festival, thanked the town for their Miller and his team The seven openfaced tents replaced persistence to pursue and worked for months two 80 x 300-foot to put together produce Springfest.’ tents used previSpringfest. During ously to house all that time, restricFrank Miller the arts and craft tions surrounding vendors. the pandemic Also missing from the layout was forced changes on the fly, making the an indoor stage. Instead, one outdoor whole festival a fluid situation. stage was used for the more than 30 But the governor’s announcement acts that performed over the course just before Springfest brought a sigh of the weekend. of relief.

“Logistically, the layout was easier “We were blessed by Gov. on staff for setup and event manage- Hogan’s announcement the week ment, and provided multifunctional prior to the event transforming reseating, serving the live music stage, strictive measures into freedom to food tent and beer garden,” Miller choose masks on site at the venue,” said in the email. “The atmosphere of Miller said in the email. “It also al-

lowed patrons to walk and enjoy food and beverages within the event grounds rather than just consuming where purchased.”

The director was also thankful to the Worcester County Health Department for easing restrictions.

Even though restrictions on masks were eliminated, social distancing measures were still in place and tables throughout the festival’s footprint were spaced out to give people room.

Buses that were used to transport people to and from the event were also filled to a lighter capacity to ensure social distancing was in place.

Ridership numbers for the buses during Springfest were presented at a Transportation Committee meeting on Monday and showed 14,144 people took public transportation to and from the event.

As for future events, Miller said some of the features implemented for Springfest will more than likely be seen at Sunfest and next year’s Springfest.

“Special thanks to all of the council and the town departments who helped bring this ever-changing 2021 event to fruition,” Miller said in the email. “The town has proven time and time again that it can come together as a great team.”

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A row of Ocean City Boardwalk trams sit idle inside a building on Third Street.

Tram driver recruiting finds applicants not as plentiful Continued from Page 1 we hope it was the exception not the rule,” he said. “In any case, OCPD has been working throughout this last winter to [put] a plan in place and to increase Boardwalk patrols to not only prevent this type of activity from reoccurring but to be in a position to address any potential problems that may or may not occur. We have been working with businesses and coordinating our efforts. You will see an increased police presence [on] the Boardwalk in 2021.”

Meehan also said that this is the first time he has heard drivers express these types of concerns.

“We do not typically experience problems with the trams and have not, to the best of my knowledge, had other safety concerns by the drivers, or passengers in the past,” he said. “It can, however, be a challenging job navigating through the typical everyday crowds on the Boardwalk. Our drivers and conductors do a great job.”

Bartlett said the department is getting creative to ensure all of the shifts for the trams — which right now run from noon to 8 p.m. and 4 p.m. to midnight — are covered. Supervisors are stepping up to drive trams and

committee members agreed to reach out to Beach Patrol employees to possibly offer them overtime to take on shifts.

He said that he is also working on the run times to determine when the most people will ride the trams. Public Works Director Hal Adkins warned to be careful with that, though, as changing start times would essentially be a “complaint disaster.”

Adkins also informed the committee members that, upon advice from health department officials, masks are no longer required for tram passengers, and the rear facing seats that were initially slated to be closed off, will be open. He said the vehicles qualify as outdoor amusements, which do not fall under the mask mandate.

Committee members added that anyone who wants to wear a mask is welcome to do so, though, and that includes drivers. Bartlett said that because the drivers are typically older retirees, he thinks most will be inclined to keep wearing face coverings.

“We’ll leave it up to them,” he said.

“If they want to wear, wear it. If we need to provide, we will provide.”

Poco. police dept. faces rebuild (May 14, 2021) The Pocomoke City Mayor and Council, along with the city manager and city attorney convened at City Hall chambers on Monday in closed-session to discuss the future of the Pocomoke City Police Department.

At the request of the city manager, a motion by council was made to rebuild the Pocomoke City Police De-

partment internally in lieu of the option to be defunded and absorbed by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. The motion was seconded and voted unanimously in favor by the council.

The Mayor and Council also appointed Lt. Arthur R. Hancock to serve as interim chief of police until further notice.

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By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 14, 2021) From employees getting off work to bar patrons who don’t want to drive tipsy, people in Ocean City will undoubtedly look for late-night transportation options when the summer season picks up.

But with 24-hour bus service still not an option in 2021, and a driver staffing shortage continuing to linger, resort transportation officials need to determine the best way to accommodate the most people.

“We need to find out where to adjust,” Public Works Director Hal Adkins said during a Transportation Committee meeting this week. “How to do we add or bump out the schedule to address the majority without going 24 hours a day?”

Pre-covid, large 40-foot buses would zip up and down Coastal Highway’s bus lane 24 hours a day, carting riders from one end of the resort to the other. Passengers would line up on the sidewalks at the stops and squeeze shoulder-to-shoulder into the seats and aisles. In 2020, the virus put a hard and fast stop to those practices and signifcantly decreased the schedules the buses ran.

Now, as safety protocols slowly ease and people start to venture back into normal life, bus service in 2021 is inching back to normal as well — but only to an extent.

Steve Bartlett, the operations manager at the Ocean City Transportation Department, said eight buses — four in the morning and four at night — are currently running. The early shift runs from 6:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., with the later shift from 3 p.m. to midnight.

But with J-1 student workers — most of whom do not have their own transportation — slowly coming back to Ocean City to work, and more tourists expected to stay out at bars and restaurants during later hours, Adkins said it is time to look into when to cut off service.

“What can we do through the business community is try and for a better feel for it,” he said. “Is it 2 a.m., is it 2:30? I know it’s not all night long, we can’t make everybody happy …”

Mayor Rick Meehan, who serves as an advisor on the committee, agreed, pointing out that the final decision will depend heavily on how many J-1 students end up coming to the resort.

“There has to be a demand,” he said. “We don’t want to run those buses for two people.”

Councilman Mark Paddack, who also serves on the committee, said the bar hours are a critical consideration

as well.

“I won’t mention the one location where there’s a phone call made … on weekends [to] ‘have the buses on standby,’ … to get those people off the street because if you don’t get them out of there it’s nothing but a drunken melee …” he said.

Bartlett agreed, stating that if the buses are operating during bar closing that the practice is “a must.”

Committee members agreed conclusively that they will reach out to business owners to determine whether they need to adjust the bus hours.

Committee members also discussed the ongoing challenge to hire bus drivers.

Bartlett said he has contacted roughly 100 people, ranging from those who have driven before to people who picked up applications and got “maybe two people” to respond with serious interest.

“I called all of those people who had not returned applications, and asked them if they were going to. The majority of them were not, for varying different reasons. A lot of it’s covid, ‘I don’t have my second shot yet … ,’” he said.

Bartlett added that a total of 54 bus drivers – most of whom are retirees who do not work full time — are currently on the payroll. He said the number should allow him to maintain the current schedule, but committee members raised concerns about the future.

“One thing that’s apparent, at least it seems to be to me, is that that pool that we had typically in the past drawn our drivers from isn’t going to be a big enough pool to substantiate the service moving forward,” Meehan said.

In a normal year when buses are running 24/7, Adkins has said the number of drivers needed is more than half of the number currently employed. And while the limited hours do not warrant a need for a lot more drivers now, service is not expected to stay this way forever.

Councilman Tony DeLuca, who sits on the committee as well, said officials will need to start looking at new ways to recruit drivers, such as lowering the required age from 20 to 19, increasing the number of hours in the shifts, and offering benefits and bonuses.

“I think there’s going to be an issue here,” he said. “I think it’s going to continue to pick up, pick up, pick up, more people, more people … I think we need to go down a list of what can we do?”

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Berlin man who jumped into water to save child identified 13-year-old daughter, Ava, took a

By Greg Wehner drive through Ocean City before makStaff Writer (May 14, 2021) The man who ing a left onto the Route 90 bridge.

“The first thing I remember is jumped off the Route 90 bridge to save the 2-year-old girl who was hearing tires screech,” Bauer told the thrown into Assawoman Bay during a audience of reporters, camera operafive-vehicle accident last Sunday, now tors, firefighters and local officials. has a name and a face: Jonathan “Then [he saw] the truck swaying back and forth like someone was losBauer, 51, of Berlin.

Bauer was introduced to the public ing control and trying to overcompenlast Friday afternoon at an Ocean City sate,” Bauer said.

He said the truck then hit the ceFire Department “kitchen table discussion,” which first responders nor- ment barrier that supported the guard mally conduct before and after shifts rail on the bridge’s north side, spun, to review operations and operational and flipped halfway over the rail. plans.

“I was so focused on the truck at that Except nothing was normal about ‘Then, about six feet away point that I didn’t notice he must have this one at the defrom the car seat, hit a BMW that was partment’s 74th now coming back Street station, conwas a little girl’ toward us.” sidering the naJonathan Bauer tional attention it He tried to swerve, he said, but attracted.

For the better part of the week, still got struck. He stopped the car Bauer was the unknown hero of the and checked on his daughter, who national story of a multicar crash on had been showered with broken glass. the Route 90 bridge. Altogether, eight Surprisingly, he said, she was doing people were taken to area hospitals, quite well for having been in an acciexcept for the 2-year-old girl, who was dent.

In the meantime, everyone was flown to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore.

The bridge was closed for six getting out and checking on one anhours, and the question for the next other when he heard yelling up ahead four days was, who was this guy who where the truck was sitting on the jumped off the bridge and dropped 25 guard rail.

“I was looking at the undercarriage feet into the bay below to save a todof the truck and someone was trying dler?

On the day of the accident, Bauer, to throw open a door to get out, and vice president of information technol- from gravity, it just kept slamming ogy at Atlantic General Hospital in shut,” he said.

Berlin, just happened to be taking the Bauer told Ava to stay by the car long way home after picking up a part and then ran to toward the truck that for his boat at Atlantic Tackle in West was resting on its side and jutting out Ocean City and running some er- over the bay. By the time he was 2030 yards away, he said, the truck’s rands.

But rather than reverse course and driver had freed himself and, saying head back down Route 50, he and his little, pointed down to the water about

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Jonathan Bauer of Berlin came forward last week as the man who jumped 20-25 feet into the water under the Route 90 bridge, after an accident caused a 2-year-old toddler to fall into the bay.

20-25 feet below.

“I saw the car seat and some other items,” Bauer said. “Then, about six feet away from the car seat, was a little girl.”

He said she was floating, with her head above water, arms moving, legs kicking, and wearing a little pink dress.

Bauer said he almost immediately began looking for nearby boats in the popular fishing area, but saw none.

He then heard Ava calling his name, and, in turning to remind her to remain with the car, looked down at the water again and saw the toddler had

moved.

“By that time, she had flipped over onto her stomach and her face was in the water,” he said.

He then took his shoes off, noting that he was not sure why, climbed over the railing, yelled to his daughter to grab the first firefighter she saw, and let go.

Bauer hit feet first in the relatively shallow water, but suffered no consequences despite the long drop. He then swam over to the little girl, lifted her from the water, and placed her high up on his shoulder.

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OC honors Bauer for heroic efforts after bridge wreck Continued from Page 7 Bauer said he aggressively patted her on the back and she started spitting up water and coughing. A few minutes later, local contractor Joseph Oertel and his family arrived with a pontoon boat and took the pair to shore at the 66th Street ramp.

Several of the EMS members and first responders who were at the scene thanked Bauer Friday, as did City Council President (and volunteer firefighter) Matt James and Mayor Rick Meehan.

Meehan presented Bauer, Ava and his wife, Wendy, with EMS attire and made them honorary members of the department. Bauer was also presented with a plaque for his heroic efforts.

“Jonathan’s truly a humble hero and that’s what makes this even more special than it already was,” Meehan said, adding that Ava was a hero as well. “This is a day of thank-you’s.

This was a really tragic accident ... the ending of the story is everyone is OK, and they’re OK because of everyone in this room.”

The little girl Bauer saved was released from the hospital on Monday, the day after the accident.

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OC restaurants eligible for grants

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 14, 2021) Covid took a toll on the restaurant industry last year, and businesses in Ocean City did not avoid the wrath.

Fortunately, more federal dollars are now available to help soften the blow.

At the beginning of May, the application period for grants from the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund officially opened, and as of this week awards averaging $125,000 per business began going out to more than 16,000 approved applicants.

John Hickman, the regional director for the Eastern Maryland Region Small Business Development Center, said the program is designed to help an array of entities that have experienced pandemic-related revenue loss.

The eligible applicants range everywhere from restaurants and bars, to breweries, wineries and distilleries, and everything in between.

He said the Ocean City area includes a significant number of restaurants and other food and beverage business that would qualify and he encouraged anyone who is eligible to apply.

“The hospitality industry is vitally important to Ocean City,” he said via email. “During the pandemic they

suffered significant interruptions from the COVID closures and capacity restrictions, along with increased costs for supplies and sanitation.”

With the grants, businesses will have the opportunity to offset costs for payroll, business and mortgage payments, utilities, maintenance, operations, rent and more.

And while the program prioritizes women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged Greg Shockley individuals, Hickman said all business owners should still apply if they meet all of the other eligibility requirements.

“I encourage businesses whether they are in the priority group or not to go ahead and apply,” he said. “So they would at least be in line.”

One of those business owners is Greg Shockley, the owner of Shenanigans Irish Pub on Third Street.

“This was an opportunity to help with what happened to us in 2020,” Shockley said of applying. “We had a substantial reduction in our sales.”

He said he has applied for grants every time he has had a chance and has received both federal and local money. However it has not been

enough to offset everything that he lost due to the pandemic.

And with more people venturing out and staffing shortages plaguing 2021, he is concerned about the upcoming summer as well.

“What I’ve been telling people is that it’s going to be another hard year in Ocean City as far as doing business,” he said. “Last year we dealt with fear, this year we’re going to deal with business conditions; not enough help, the supply chain.”

He said the future, however, looks brighter than it did in 2020.

“It’s easier because there is a way forward,” he said. “Unlike last year we were just scared of what was going to happen to us and where we were going.”

Hickman said anyone who is eligible for a grant, or who thinks they may be eligible, should familiarize themselves with the application process by registering an account in advance at restaurants.sba.gov; reviewing the official guidance, which includes the program guide, frequently asked questions, and application sample; preparing the required documentation; and working with a point-of-sale vendor. And to submit an application, visit restaurants.sba.gov.

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OC looks to eliminate town license for dog playground

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (May 14, 2021) In an effort to streamline the process of licensing a dog, Ocean City officials are considering only requiring that the canine pals are documented as vaccinated by Worcester County.

Presently, City Attorney Heather Stansbury told council members on Tuesday, dog owners must get a permit from the Recreation and Parks Department to utilize the 94th Street dog playground. But to get the permit, a dog

Upgrades and renovations to the dog playground on 94th Street are underway, though a completion date is still unknown as supplies and materials have been delayed due to the covid-19 pandemic.

license must be obtained from City Hall, which Stansbury said, has created some confusion.

She recommended to council that they clean up the code so the license can be obtained from Recreation and Parks when the dog park permit is purchased, rather than sending people back and forth between the two offices.

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Town dog license questioned by OC

Millions of users’ data exposed in mobile app hack

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (May 14, 2021) The ParkMobile application, which Ocean City visitors use to pay for parking from their phones, experienced a mobile data breach in March that exposed data for 21 million people.

The security breach of the company that provides app-based parking services occurred on March 26.

A representative from the company said an investigation that was immediately prompted by the breach found that basic account information such as email addresses, phone numbers and vehicle nicknames, as well as license plate numbers, were accessed in the breach.

In a small percentage of cases, the company said, mailing addresses were accessed, though credit cards and transaction logs were not accessed. Additionally, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers and dates of births were not accessed because the company does not collect them.

As a precaution, ParkMobile recommends that users change their passwords in the “settings” section of the app or on the company’s website.

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A data breach in March exposed information of 21 million users of the ParkMobile phone application to pay for parking in places like Ocean City.

A step-by-step process can be found by visiting support.parkmobile.io and clicking on “How do I change my ParkMobile password.”

“We take extensive measures to protect user passwords,” a statement from the company read. “We recommend always using unique passwords for different online accounts.”

Ocean City officials did not comment on the breach this week.

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“The juice was not worth the squeeze,” she told council members.

Councilman John Gehrig asked what the purpose of the license was, which initially drew blanks from Stansbury and Susan Petito, the director of Recreation and Parks.

City Manager Doug Miller clarified Gehrig’s question, though, adding it did not make sense to require a license from the town when dogs must be licensed with the county.

Councilman Matt James said when his dog was licensed, it was done through the veterinarian, but it still went through the county.

He recommended if people want to get the dog park pass, the city should just require the county license.

Councilman Lloyd Martin, who initially moved to approve the initial modifications to the code, said the main thing he was worried about with the dogs is that they are vaccinated. But he also said he could accept holding off on making modification while searching for a better solution.

Stansbury said she would investigate the matter further to see what the best solution might be.

The matter was tabled and will be brought up at another work session later.

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Historic tall ship schedules visit to Ocean City in Aug.

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (May 14, 2021) A replica of the famous Santa María, which was part of the three-ship fleet Christopher Columbus led to discover the western hemisphere, is scheduled to make a three-week stop in Ocean City this summer.

The original vessel, according to its website, had 300 square meters of sails and more than 3 kilometers of rope used for rigging and labor, and on Aug. 3, 1492, sailed from the port of Huelva, Spain with the Niña and Pinta in search for a western passage to India.

But on Oct. 12, 1492, instead of finding India, Columbus and his crew discovered America. On Christmas Day that year, the ship ran aground and wrecked near Española Island, or what is today Haiti.

The ship coming to Ocean City, of course, is a replica that is approximately two-thirds the size of the 170-foot-long El Galeon Andalucia, which visited the area in 2017.

“Similar to Galeon, it’s primarily fiberglass underneath,” Special Events Director Frank Miller told the Recreation and Parks committee members on Tuesday.

“It should be a fairly shallow draw.”

Miller was talking about how much water was needed for the ship to sail into

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A replica of the Santa María ship that sailed across the Atlantic Ocean as part of Christopher Columbus’ fleet to discover a western passage to India will be in Ocean City for three weeks this August.

the bay. He is currently working with Tow Boat U.S. to get depth measurements and schedule the ship’s arrival for August, just after the White Marlin classic takes place.

Miller said the ship should be in Ocean City for three weeks, and he is looking at the details of whether it might be able to stay through Labor Day. “I think it would be a great addition,” he said.

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By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (May 14, 2021) Ocean City Council members are reaching out to state officials to get people to return to work as the summer season approaches, and workplaces continue to struggle to find staff.

The recent visit of Salvadoran Ambassador H.E. Milena Mayorga with Mayor Rick Meehan and members of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce to discuss a potential partnership that would bring workers from El Salvador with H-2B visas to the area sparked concern among citizens about jobs for locals.

Councilman Matt James addressed the concerns during a work session on Tuesday, saying people have stated that companies are not hiring Americans to do jobs, but instead, are getting workers

from out of the country.

He asked Meehan to contact Gov. Larry Hogan to explore options to entice workers to return to work, whether it means eliminating the federal assistance of $300, re-evaluating who is eligible for unemployment, or offering a bonus to those who return to work.

“We’re struggling and we need workers,” James said. “There’s plenty of jobs here and people just don’t want to return to work.”

The reason: many people make more off unemployment than most jobs will pay.

When the pandemic began and people started to get furloughed or laid off from their jobs, they were able to collect upwards of $1,100 per week when state and federal unemployment assistance was combined.

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City three times – 2013, 2014, and 2017 – the Santa Maria has never been to the resort area. In fact, the ship is nearly brand new.

Construction of the ship took 100 craftsmen, carpenters, rope makers, mechanics, electricians and more nearly 12 months to complete. The Santa Maria was launched in March 2018.

It weighs about 200 tons, and like the

original, has three masts. The ship is 28.3 meters long.

The details of the visit are still being hammered out, and discussions are taking place on whether to allow vendors to set up near the ship. Fees, of course, would be charged to the vendors to help offset any expenses the city has to pay.

“I’m all for it,” Councilman Mark Paddack told the committee.

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Atlantic General Hospital avoids budget cuts again

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (May 14, 2021) A year after the Worcester County Commissioners narrowly approved a grant for Atlantic General Hospital, county funding for FY22 looks like it will make the cut again.

The commissioners voted 6-0 to give AGH the same $100,000 they gave the hospital Joseph Mitrecic last year. But that vote came after a 3-3 split on whether to completely zero out the hospital’s annual award in the county’s new budget. Commissioner Bud Church was absent for each vote.

“This is a hotspot for this commission and we might (ultimately) zero it out,” Commissioner President Joe Mitrecic said. “As the president, I’m just bringing to the forefront that this is a very big hot spot for the commissioners.

If the commissioners don’t bring the matter up again when all seven of them are present, the $100,000 grant will make it onto the FY22 operating budget proposal.

Church voted for the $100,000 last year and it’s presumed he would vote the

Atlantic General Hospital will receive $100,000 in grant funding for FY22, the same as it received in FY21. The amount is far less than the $200,000 requested for the hospital’s budget, but represents a less tricky outcome than last year when funding for the year was nearly eliminated before the commissioners decided to approve it.

same way this year, making it unlikely that the issue will be discussed further this year, Commissioner Josh Nordstrom said.

While $100,000 is better than no funding, it’s well short of the $200,000 that the hospital requested. Commissioners Jim Bunting, Ted Elder and Chip Bertino supported completely eliminating the hospital from the county budget.

Echoing his words last year when he strongly defended funding for AGH Nordstrom, stated that he “completely disagreed” with not only denying twice the funding but erasing it from the budget altogether.

“I understand we got (caught up in this) last year and it’s twice as much that

they asked for last year,” Nordstrom said. “I just think we should keep it level like we did last year.”

Nordstrom stressed that it is imperative to keep the hospital’s funding up while the covid-19 pandemic is still present.

Initially last year, the commissioners narrowly passed a motion to issue AGH no funding. But when the overall operating budget failed to pass, the issue was reopened and a new motion was put on the table to give the hospital $100,000.

Mitrecic, who had voted in favor of zeroing out AGH’s budget last year, flipped his vote to give the hospital its funding.

AGH’s funding in FY20, pre-pandemic, was $175,000.

Continued from Page 11 This week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce called for an end to what was once a $600 boost of federal unemployment aid and was lowered to $300.

“The disappointing jobs report makes it clear that paying people not to work is dampening what should be a stronger jobs market,” a statement from the Chamber read. “We need a comprehensive approach to dealing with our workforce issues and the very real threat unfilled positions poses to our economic recovery from the pandemic. One step policy makers should take now is ending the $300 weekly supplemental unemployment benefit.”

Since the Chamber came forward with its analysis, several states have eliminated the $300-a-week boost.

James said people are making more money sitting at home and not working and called on the city to do something about it.

Councilman Lloyd Martin said he supported a letter, noting that he has been looking for employees to work at his stores, but people are not applying or showing up for interviews.

The board voted unanimously in favor of sending a letter to the governor to find a way to either modify unemployment or provide some type of return-towork bonus.

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Commissioners may cut out Berlin Fire/EMS middleman

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The Coastal Square Shopping Center proposed at the intersection of Route 589 and Ocean Gateway will feature lots for two big box stores and several smaller outlets, including two free-standing structures in the parking lot. After receiving an initial favorable ruling from the Planning Commission, the project’s developers now must take the development’s plans to the Technical Review Committee before appearing before the Planning Committee once again for a final approval.

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By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (May 14, 2021) Developers for Coastal Square Shopping Center, a proposed regional shopping center at the intersection of Ocean Gateway and Route 589, received a favorable review from the Worcester County Planning Commission on Thursday, paving the way for the project to move on to the Technical Review Committee.

The shopping center, which would be located on the south side of Ocean Gateway, west of the Ocean Landings shopping center, is proposed to include four strip retail strips, two bigbox store retail spaces and two free-standing retail spaces in the parking lot.

“When these five properties (along Ocean Gateway were zoned), they were intended that this is where the big-box commercial developments would take place,” said attorney Mark

Spencer Cropper, who represents Coastal Square developer Seaside Venture LLC. “This is why they also mandated the service road to allow for the interconnection of these various properties.”

The infrastructure would include a roundabout and eight stormwater management facilities. Samuel Bowen Boulevard, a service road that serves the Ocean Landings shopping center, is proposed to be extended to serve Coastal Square as well.

While it’s too early in the process to gauge when construction could start, the next step in the process will see the project go before the Technical Review Committee for a site plan review, which will look into the zoning requirements of the project. If found favorable, the project will go back in front of the Planning Commission for a final approval.

The date of the TRC meeting has not been confirmed yet.

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (May 14, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners voted against approving the Emergency Medical Services budget request for the Town of Berlin on Tuesday and are leaning toward taking $115,000 for Berlin’s EMS and giving it directly to the Berlin Fire Department and EMS. Finding a way to cut the middleman out of funding for fire and EMS departments is a focal point of the overall budgetary debate for those services, but Berlin has taken center Zack Tyndall stage, as some commissioners voiced displeasure with what they say is a longstanding pattern of town officials keeping funding intended for those emergency services.

“We’ve had meetings upon meetings with the Town of Berlin, (even) back when Gerry Mason was the (county chief administrative officer) and they continue to flaunt this to our face,” Commissioner Jim Bunting said. “They continue doing what they were doing back then and we’re finally at a breaking point.”

Bunting said the town has held up as much as $300,000 in fire department and EMS funding.

“Whatever we’ve increased (the budget by), they’ve taken away,” Bunting said.

Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young told the commissioners that the county has annually told the town in writing that the money given to it for fire and EMS is not to be cut, but that the words don’t exactly have teeth. “(The letter) says you should not lower the amount that you’re giving to the fire departments,” Young said. “It’s in the letter every year … (The letter says)

we are giving you this money for passthrough purposes and you are not to cut what you are currently giving to fire departments.”

Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall pushed back on the assertions that his town has been withholding funds from fire and EMS services and will publically meet with the commissioners during their meeting next week.

“With respect to the budget funding, I proposed to the (Berlin) council and to the public that we keep the fire company’s funding flat from FY21 to FY22 at $400,000,” Tyndall said. “I don’t think that the representation that we’re continuously decreasing the fire company’s funding is accurate.”

Tyndall, who is a former career paramedic, said he immediately reached out to both Mitrecic and Chief Administrative Officer Harold Higgins upon hearing what was being said during Tuesday’s work session. He said he was encouraged by their dialog and wishes to maintain functional relationships both with the town’s fire and EMS services and the county.

“We probably fund at one of the higher levels municipally in the area,” Tyndall said. “We appreciate the services that our volunteers and the career personnel provide. We have a very good relationship with our fire company and their leadership and we want to maintain that.”

Commissioner Josh Nordstrom, the lone commissioner who voted against the measure to withhold the $115,000, voiced his concern that it didn’t seem right to not give Berlin a heads up about what was developing.

Commissioner President Joe Mitrecic pointed out that no such courtesy is being given to other towns that are seeing similar budget cuts.

The next budget work session is currently scheduled for May 25.

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Animal control reform takes step forward with kennels

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (May 14, 2021) The Worcester County Planning Commission last Thursday approved an amendment to the zoning code that includes definitions for animal control-related terms already in the code.

“It provides a definition for commercial kennels in the zoning code where it wasn’t defined previously,” said Development, Review and Planning Jennifer Keener Deputy Director Jennifer Keener, who presented the amendment to the commission.

The definition for a commercial kennel will set minimums and limits on how many animals they can care for Josh Nordstrom and age requirements for various activities including boarding, selling and breeding.

The lack of definitions for many animal control-related terms has created myriad issues in enforcing animal control laws and maintaining a standard level of quality care in the county. Even basic terms such as “cat,” “dog” and “litter” currently have no definition.

The amendment is closely related to a draft bill that seeks to add definitions for those terms and will be reviewed by the county commissioners on Tuesday. The session will be open for public comment. The commissioners will also review the zoning bill.

“It’s a solid piece of legislation and there were multiple departments involved — Sheriff, Animal Control, State’s Attorney, (DRP), among others — and I’m proud of the county departments for getting together to (compile) a comprehensive set of laws,” said Commissioner Josh Nordstrom, who has long championed animal control reform in Worcester County.

Nordstrom said the current reforms in front of the commissioners is the most detailed animal control legislation the county has seen and ranks among the most comprehensive in the state. “(These laws are) designed to protect the animals here, the people who purchase them and really to also protect the people who live around those who breed and board animals,” Nordstrom said. “This legislation is only going to affect those who aren’t (running their businesses) correctly and bring them into compliance. I believe (these laws) should be minimum standards for the raising, boarding and selling of these animals.”

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By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (May 14, 2021) The Children’s Resource Intervention Center, Kids Empowerment Team (CRICKET) is in line for a massive increase in county funding in the new budget year.

The Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-2 in favor of giving the CRICKET Wendy Myers Center $200,000 in the fiscal year, a $190,000 increase over their FY21 budget. Commissioner Bud Church was absent.

“We’re really grateful to the county comChip Bertino missioners for recognizing the need for us to expand services for us here in Worcester,” said CRICKET Center Executive Director Wendy Myers.

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space. It’s very exciting that the county is offering support to our partnering agencies and the child advocacy agencies as a whole to reduce the trauma of child abuse.”

Commissioner Chip Bertino cited the center’s longstanding challenges of being underfunded and overly reliant on fundraising to stay in business, as well as a coming new office building, as reasons to give the CRICKET Center that money.

“I don’t think I’m alone when I say our eyes were opened when they gave us a presentation a few months ago about their mandate from the state,” Bertino said. “(We saw) that they’re not funded by the state and that what they do affects the entire community, children who are harmed, and what they’re trying to do with physical, emotional and behavioral assistance to those children and families.”

Commissioner Diana Purnell cited the ongoing covid-19 pandemic for her support of the motion.

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Fire/EMS budget appears settled for FY22 Expanded funding aims at ensuring 24/7 coverage for all of Worcester County

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (May 14, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-0 to approve an $8.36 million FY22 budget for fire and EMS companies during Tuesday’s budget work session.

“It’s a very expensive mandate but this gives us (the assurance) throughout the Joe Mitrecic county that we’re not that one (mishap) away from a major disaster where

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The decision came after multiple deliberations among the commissioners and meetings between Mitrecic and Commissioners Josh Nordstrom and Jim Bunting with various fire company officials from around the county.

That committee produced the approved figure, which came in at approximately $40,000 less than the original FY22 request and is just under $1 million less than the actual FY21 budget.

The budget provides for aroundthe-clock crews for fire and EMS services across the county: five crews in Ocean City, two crews in each of Pocomoke, Snow Hill and Berlin, one

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In underscoring the importance of adequate funding, Mitrecic pointed to the multi-vehicle wreck on Route 90 earlier this month in which a toddler was rescued after being ejected into Assawoman Bay. “To be honest with you, if it hadn’t been for Bethany Beach (and Roxana) we would have really been in trouble,” Mitrecic said. “And they’re not even in the same state.”

“What could happen in an extreme situation is there’s nobody to come.

There’s no ambulance to run … This (amount) is what (fire companies) say they need to make sure that does not happen.”

Commissioner Diana Purnell asked if the purpose of this decision is to shift fire department funding completely to the county.

Mitrecic said it was not and that these numbers are the means to find the funding source down the road.

“That’s what the ultimate goal is, but we have to get to where (we know) what that actually costs is before we figure out the funding source,” Mitrecic said.

Expanded CRICKET funding covers new Snow Hill office Continued from Page 15 working with these kids and these families. We need to step up and do something about it, too … We might not do it next time but we need to do it this time because they’re going to need as much as they can get. These are our children.”

The new office will be located in Snow Hill, Myers said. The land for the office was provided by a donor whose identity will be made public when the CRICKET Center is closer to breaking ground.

The office will enable the center to provide better service to southern Worcester County, Myers said.

Commissioner Ted Elder worried

that boosting funding so much this year might make the county look bad next year if it returns to its usual level of financial support.

Commissioner Josh Nordstrom also asked if there was precedent for such a dramatic funding increase.

Bertino pointed out the multi-year nature of the original funding for AGH’s construction and that the commissioners have funded multiyear commitments before.

“That’s not what this is,” Bertino said. “Who knows what they’re going to ask for next year? … I don’t think we should judge this motion by what might happen next year. This is just for this current year.”

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Commissioner Chip Bertino asked the commissioners who met with emergency service officials if this is the number they should expect to see in the future.

Mitrecic said it will probably be more in the years ahead.

“This is what gives them what they consider a minimal, true coverage of the (entire) county,” Mitrecic said.

“Hopefully, what will evolve is a way to pay for it beyond the general budget.”

Bunting pointed to the ambulance operating budget formula that county fire and EMS officials have come up with, which asks for $450,000 per ambulance.

“At (the commissioners’) request, we said let’s do that and then we’ll have a full auditing of how it’s worked out and have a more accurate number to work with next year,” Bunting said.

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Hogan lifts orders on capacity, mask rules could follow

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 14, 2021) With an ambitious goal to have all Maryland adults vaccinated by Memorial Day, Gov. Larry Hogan announced this week that he is lifting a barrage of restrictions on indoor and outdoor dining and entertainment this weekend — and that the lifting of indoor mask mandates may be close behind.

“The only thing that will remain in place for the time being is the indoor mask requirement,” Hogan said during a news conference Wednesday afternoon. “Which we will be able to lift as soon as we reach the federal goal of 70 percent of adults receiving at least one dose of the covid-19 vaccine.”

As of Thursday, the state was at a 65.4 percent vaccination rate.

The restrictions set to expire Saturday include those on outdoor entertainment, art and sports venues, all ticketed events, indoor entertainment and convention venues, and indoor and outdoor dining.

“Effective as of Saturday every business in Maryland will be able to open at 100 percent with no restrictions,” he said.

The ability of businesses to take advantage of the jump from the prescribed 50 percent capacity to 100 percent hinges on whether they can find the workers needed to handle twice the number of customers.

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Hogan said Wednesday that he has directed the Maryland Department of Labor to work in with the federal administration to reinstate work search requirements by late June. Under those regulations, unemployment aid recipients must make at least three job contacts each week they receive benefits and report the details of that search to the state. Failure to do that could result in the loss of benefits.

The impetus for the change in the unemployment procedure and the end of capacity restrictions is a decline in the state’s positivity rate, hospitalizations, transmission and case rates, and the fast pace of vaccinations among residents.

As of Wednesday, the state’s overall covid positivity rate was 2.74 percent with 770 people hospitalized.

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In Worcester County, officials are working to contribute to those positive numbers.

Travis Brown, the Worcester County Health Department public affairs officer, said 150 people received vaccines at Springfest last weekend.

The health department is also holding regular vaccine clinics this week.

For information about where and the they are and how to sign up, visit WorcesterHealth.org.

Vaccine numbers and info: • As of earlier this week, Maryland providers have administered nearly 5.4 million covid-19 vaccines. A total of 65.4 percent of Marylanders 18 and older had been vaccinated.

• Atlantic General Hospital administered vaccines at clinics held over the last week.

• In total, AGH has administered 9,115 vaccines to date.

• As of Thursday, the hospital had received 900 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to date and administered 318, 10 of which were given last week, mostly to staff members.

• Thursday, the hospital hosted a

J&J clinic at the Atlantic Heath Center. Four more clinics are set next week.

Covid case numbers: • On Thursday, Worcester County’s covid positivity rate was 2.42 percent, a decrease from 5.32 percent last week. The state’s rate was 2.66 percent.

• Also on Thursday, Maryland reported 454,745 confirmed covidcases.

• Worcester County has confirmed 11 new cases since last week, bringing the total since March 2020 to 3,601.

• Ocean Pines and Berlin had 1,458 cases and Ocean City had 917 Thursday.

• Worcester recorded XX deaths from covid-19.

•As of Wednesday, Worcester County public schools had reported a total of 26 positive cases of covid.

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By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 14, 2021) With the challenges of 2020 fading away, the Ocean City Development Corporation is back on track and looking at a much brighter 2021.

Last week, members and officials gathered for the first time in two years for the organization’s annual meeting to hand out revitalization awards to local property owners and to announce the return of events that were pared down last year because of covid-19.

“I think we can all agree 2020 and this year have been eventful years in so many ways,” OCDC President Kevin Gibbs said in his opening speech. “Today we are celebrating our 20th and 21st years of existence as a nonprofit organization. In these 20plus years many things have changed, but our focus has remained the same: revitalizing downtown Ocean City.”

One program that has significantly contributed to that goal is the organization’s Facade Improvement Program, which provides financial assistance to give makeovers to older buildings in downtown Ocean City.

Since the program’s inception in 2002, Gibbs said, 246 buildings have benefited from the program, 26 of which were in the past two years for $7 million in private investment. Six

projects are underway with expectations for more property owners to take advantage of the program in the future.

OCDC is also focused on helping property owners complete environmental improvements through its Green Building Initiatives. The program is designed to promote environmental efficiency, including the installation of Energy Star-rated windows, doors and reflective roof shingles. Gibbs said five projects are underway now, with a total of 87 total completed to date for $1.4 million in private investment.

The OCDC Business Assistance Program has also been helpful by providing new and expanding downtown businesses assistance for fixed interior improvements. A total of 35 projects took advantage of the program to date for $2.1 million in investment.

Gibbs also announced the return of several regular events in full force this year.

Through partnerships with the city’s specials events staff, the Ocean City recreation boosters and several other nonprofit organizations, free music events will resume at Sunset Park as part of Sunset Park Party Nights. The events had record attendance in both 2018 and 2019, Gibbs See EVENTS Page 20

OCDC 2020 AWARD RECIPIENTS Facade improvement program awards: 506 St. Louis Ave. Debbie and Steve Erhardt Contractor: Stonehouse Custom Builders White Marlin House, 103 Talbot St. Sandy and Mike Peregoy Contractor: Mike Kohut • Architect: Rick Schoellkopf Mallard East Condominium, 303 15th St. Contractor: Pipeline’s Construction

Business Assistance Project Award: Nathan’s Famous at 211 Atlantic Ave. Russell Laurenzano Contractor: Atlantic Contracting • Architect: Avitabile Cirile Architecture Green Building Initiatives Program Award: 209 Dorchester St. Michael Nolen Contractor: Fitz Construction • EnContinued on Page 20

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Father John Solomon, the priest at St. Mary Star of the Sea on Baltimore Avenue, right, and John Rego with B&G Builders, pose with their 2021 Comprehensive Renovation Project Award from the Ocean City Development Corporation during the organization’s annual dinner last week.

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OCDC 2020 AWARD RECIPIENTS Continued from Page 19 gineer: Jay Silcox New Construction Awards: Beach Bum Inn, 211 Baltimore Ave. Contractor: Sekace Homes LLC • Architect: Desmone Architecture Cambria hotel, 1st Street on the bay Architect: Fisher Architecture LLC New Residential Construction Award: Island Time townhouses, St. Louis avenue and 12th Street Contractor: Competitive Builders • Architect: Atlantic Planning & Development, Inc. New Public Facility Construction Award: Town of Ocean City, downtown public works facility, 200 St. Louis A v e .

Contractor: Delmarva Veteran Builders • Architect: Becker Morgan Group Public Art Award: Bill Cioccio

MAD Design Group, Inc. New Construction Award: Ocean Lodge, 803 Philadelphia Ave. Architect: Becker Morgan Group, Inc. • Contractor: Apex Construction Planning Project Award: Town of Ocean City Downtown recreation complex masterplan, 202 4th St. Landscape Architect: Mahan Rykiel Associates Inc. The members representing OCDC’s executive committee and board of directors for 2021 were also announced during last week’s dinner.

Executive Committee: Kevin Gibbs Igor Conev Stephanie Meehan Anna Dolle Bushnell Patrick Mclaughlin Board of Directors: Spiro Buas Nancy Bradford Buddy Dykes G. Hale Harrison

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Igor Conev poses during last week’s Ocean City Development Corporation annual dinner with an award he received for serving on the organization’s board for 12 years.

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Continued from Page 19 said, but took a hit in 2020 when organizers were forced to limit capacity to 250 people.

However, this year he expects better attendance and said organizers have scheduled nine free events on Thursdays throughout the summer.

The annual Shore Craft Beer Festival also took a hit last year. Gibbs said the event served previously as the organization’s biggest fundraiser, attracting a whopping 1,500 attendees in 2019. But with covid restrictions and a 250-attendee cap, 2020’s event was much different and broke even financially. He hopes this year’s event, set for Oct. 23, will have much more success.

In total, Gibbs and OCDC Executive Director Glenn Irwin presented 13 awards to property owners during the dinner.

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OCDC 20212021 OCDC AWARD Award Recipients RECIPIENTS Façade improvement project awards: Islander Condominium, 605 Edgewater Ave. Contractor: Coastal Contracting 407 St. Louis Ave. Contractor: Fence and Deck Connection Business Assistance Project Award: Telescope Pictures, 309 Atlantic Ave. Comprehensive Renovation Project Award: St. Mary Star of the Sea CatholicChurch, 208 S. Baltimore Ave. Contractor: B&G Builders • Architect:

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Some members of the Ocean City Development Corporation Executive Committee and Board of Directors pose for a picture at last week’s annual dinner. Pictured, from left, are OCDC Executive Director Glenn Irwin, Patrick McLaughlin, Buddy Dykes, Sonia Baker, Committee President Kevin Gibbs and Dennis Dare. Baker and Dare will replace Igor Conev and Bill Sieg in June.

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By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (May 14, 2021) This Saturday, for the first time in more than two years, a bride will walk down the aisle at St. Mary Star of the Sea in downtown Ocean City.

She will get ready in the parish’s brand new bride room, which used to be part of the church rectory. Raphael Urbinas’ “The Marriage of the Virgin,” — a large, contemporary-style painting of the marriage of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph — will watch over her from the west wall. She and her guests — a modest 53 because of covid — will walk

along a restored wood floor inside the sanctuary, where renovations have been underway for the past more than two years.

The wedding will be the first public service at the Baltimoe Street church for Father John Solomon, the priest at both St. Mary Star of the Sea and Holy Savior on 17th Street. Solomon took his position in June 2019, just a few months after the renovations began.

The bulk of the original work included tearing down the old rectory on the side of the building and replacing it with the bride room, as well as expand-

ing the sacristy and creating an outdoor garden and parking area.

“The plan was to do just that,” Solomon said earlier this week while touring the property. “What happened, because we have the oldest building in the city, we started work to find other things.”

The other renovations included stabilizing the very old floor — the building was constructed in 1877 — and adding an entrance on the outside, as well as work to the doors and windows, painting and landscaping. He said the HVAC system also desperately needed to be replaced.

“I think one of the last masses here the priest was warming his hands with a candle,” Solomon said.

These renovations are not the first for the church, which Bishop Thomas A. Becker built on three lots he bought in 1875 for $300. Over the years, the building has undergone everything from expansions that doubled the capacity — today it seats 200 people — to window and light replacements. In 1908, the bell tower was constructed, and in 1941, the pipe organ was installed. Solomon said workers were concerned that that the See ST. MARY Page 22

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St. Mary Star of the Sea oldest building in town Continued from Page 21 organ was no longer functional when they started the recent renovations, but were happy to learn that it did, in fact, work.

Naturally, the added work caused the renovation project to drag on longer than expected. But as the reopening date quickly approaches, parishioners like Kathy Deimler are excited to get back into the downtown building.

“It’s such a beautiful old church,” the 87-year-old said this week. “It’s there and it’s been there for all of these years.

Since 1877, through all the storms … it’s there and it’s there or a reason.”

Diemler has attended St. Mary Star of the Sea since before the early 1960s, when she bought the property she now lives at permanently on Route 611. She recalled spending many hours at the church over the years and said she was sad to see the rectory torn down, but looks forward to seeing the changes and enhancements.

“I am very excited to see the new addition, it’s to going to make a big difference,” she said. “I think it will be a much different spot for people to come and get married … I always pictured the rectory, the sanctuary and the side of it being a place for a bride to put on her gown and get dressed. And most of the people

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Father John Solomon, the priest at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church on Baltimore Avenue, stands at the alter inside the sanctuary of the church. Renovations have been going on for more than two years at the historic building, which is the oldest in Ocean City, and will reopen this weekend for a wedding.

coming in for a marriage ceremony would be visitors and not local people. I think it will be great. I think it will be great for Ocean City.”

The renovations also caught the attention of the Ocean City Development Corporation.

At the organization’s annual dinner last week, church officials, contractor B&G Builders and architect MAD Design Group accepted the 2021 comprehensive renovation project award.

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The St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church at 208 Baltimore Ave., built in 1877, has been closed for more than two years for renovations and will reopen this weekend for a wedding.

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By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (May 14, 2021) The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Committee discussed the following during the May 11 meeting:

Summer camp staffing Camps are starting to fill quickly.

Registration opened in February and registration spots started to get filled in April. Many of the camps, like Camp Horizon, are at full capacity.

Spots are being limited at the moment because the Recreation and Parks Department is having a difficult time hiring staff. Typically at this time of year, Camp Horizon has 18 staff members, but right now it only has nine – eight and one director.

Until more staff is hired, the department is capping the number of

slots open for registration.

Staff all over The seasonal staff is beginning to arrive in Ocean City and on the job.

While the city golf course has a full staff, according to Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito, other operations are struggling to fill their rosters. For instance, the skate park at Fourth Street currently only has two employees to cover shifts over a seven-day period. The same goes for various other departments across town.

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OCEAN CITY RECREATION AND PARKS BRIEFS Continued from Page 22 they worried they were being treated unfairly because vendors would have to pay more than $600 for the entirety of the event to set up and sell their products because it took place on park property. But for other events, the organizers are charged $75 to have an unlimited amount of vendors with no additional charges.

During Tuesday’s discussion, Petito said a fee schedule was set up for Northside Park specifically because the city has a concession stand there.

When events take place at Northside Park, and organizers bring in vendors to sell food, the city loses out on money, and therefore, charges a fee to help offset the loss.

But for other parks, like the Third Street ballfields, a concession stand does not exist and the need for the fee was questioned.

Events that use parking lots or streets and need to setup tents, oftentimes have to hammer large stakes into the pavement to hold

them down. When the stakes are retrieved after the event, the holes are filled by the vendor, though according to City Manager Doug Miller, come out when the weather gets cold.

Having a fee in place to help cover the costs of damage to pavement and grassy areas is why the Recreation Department charges.

Petito suggested maybe setting up a percentage of the fee so it goes back to the city to make repairs – like repaving a parking lot or street.

“The goal here is not to make money. The goal is to help cover the repairs,” Miller said.

Councilman John Gehrig, who chairs the committee, said a fair solution needs to be established for events like Marlin Fest that cross into a gray area.

No action was taken, and Petito said the topic will be looked into and addressed at a later date.

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Petito told the committee that the agreement with Coca-Cola ends in January 2022, and she met with representatives with the company in April to discuss the future. She is still waiting on feedback from Coke representatives to find out whether they want to proceed with a new contract.

Dog playground Completion of the dog playground is “inching along,” as Petito said on Tuesday, and pictures of the progress on the Recreation and Parks website.

Petito said she expects a substantial amount of work to be completed over the next two weeks, though workers are still experiencing delays because of how long it takes for materials to get delivered.

Petito added that as soon as she has a solid date on when artificial turf will be installed at the park, she will have a better idea of when to host a soft opening at the park.

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Keep Worcester Clean The commissioners approved a pilot program to buy and install three ultra-high-definition surveillance cameras at three recycling centers — Walmart on Route 50, Bishopville and Whaleyville, along with electricity and security lighting at two county-owned sites.

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The commissioners approved a purchase and a revised expenditure for the Newark spray irrigation project.

The purchase, at $22,509, is for stone base materials to stabilize ground around the system’s primary delivery points — called central pivot units.

The other reconciled an issue between quantities of certain pieces of equipment needed and the prices for each, and resulted in a spending decrease of $71,314.80.

The Worcester County Commissioners met on Tuesday to discuss the FY22 operating budget, which they are expected to finalize next month.

The county’s requested expenditures for FY22 are approximately $218 million, while the county’s estimated revenues for FY22 are $210 million, representing an $8 million gap that the commissioners need to close.

The commissioners began going through the budget line by line on Tuesday to open the discussions on where cuts and revisions can be made.

Some big-money recommendations include revising the CRICKET Center’s funding request by $75,000 and halving Atlantic General Hospital’s $200,000 funding request.

Among the other recommended cuts discussed were revising the county Big Brothers and Big Sisters grant by $4,000, zeroing out the $15,000 Child and Family Foundation grant, zeroing out the $10,000 Berlin Heritage Foundation grant, reducing Marva Theater funding by $5,000 and halving the Delmarva Discovery Museum’s request of $30,000.

Senior transportation The commissioners will apply for a grant from the Maryland Department of Transportation after a public hearing on its intent yielded no feedback from residents. The grants sought amount to $126,975.

Public hearing A public hearing will be held on June 1 to discuss maintenance costs for a variety of surplus vehicles owned by the county. The vehicles include

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PAGE 30 JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

TRUSTEE'S SALE

OF VALUABLE TIME-SHARE INTERVAL THIRTEEN (13) WEEKS IN THE QUARTERS CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-20-000248, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Quarters Condominium building located at 12108 Coastal Highway, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on

Ocean City Today / Public Notices sponsibility of the Purchaser beginning from the date of sale. All costs of conveyancing, including transfer and recordation taxes, shall be paid by the Purchaser. In the event the undersigned is unable to convey marketable title, the sale will be null and void and the Purchaser=s sole remedy will be the return of the deposit without interest.

For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-5/6/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES' SALE

OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON

FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 AT 9:00 A.M.

2819 TERN DR., UNIT #21 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

Series of Weeks B, in Unit No. 301, in the Quarters Condominium, being an annually recurring series of thirteen (13) weeks, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established by a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws, dated March 12, 1987, recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber No. 1285, folio 190, et seq; and pursuant to the plats described in said Declaration, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Plat Book No. 110, folio 27, et seq; and as more fully described in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions - Timeshare Ownership, dated March 12, 1987, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber No. 1285, folio 220, et seq.

The property will be sold in an AS IS condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees.

The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in a cashier=s or bank check, or in other form as the Trustee may determine acceptable, in his sole discretion, with the balance to be paid in cash at time of settlement. The date of settlement shall be ten (10) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting Purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Trustee may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser. The Trustee reserves the right to waive the deposit requirements as to the Purchaser representing the interest of the party secured by the Lien. Quarterly maintenance fees will be the sole re-

Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated May 20, 2008, recorded in Liber 5169, Folio 585 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $364,500.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MAY 25, 2021 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon located in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit Number 21, in Phase 3, Building C of the "Old Port Cove Condominium Townhouses" and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $15,000 in the form of certified check, cashier's check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer, ground rent

and front foot benefit charges, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit.

All transfer taxes and recordation taxes shall be paid by Purchaser.

The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale.

The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser's sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser's default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser's sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest.

BIDDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO FOLLOW CDC GUIDANCE AND WEAR A COVER OVER BOTH NOSE AND MOUTH AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING AT THE AUCTION. (Matter No. 173746-2) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-5/6/3t _________________________________ Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, LLP, 3509 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 410-289-3553 JOSEPH E. MOORE, Assignee CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY, Assignee Plaintiffs v.

KEVIN J. EVANS Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO.: C-23-CV-18-000074

MAY 14, 2021

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, this 20th day of April, 2021, by the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF WORCESTER, Maryland, and by the authority thereof, that the sale made by Joseph E. Moore and Christopher T. Woodley, Assignees of the real property having an address of 10307 Racetrack Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811, and reported in the above-entitled cause, will finally be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 24th day of May, 2021; provided, a copy of this Order be inserted in the Ocean City Digest, a newspaper of general circulation published in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 17th day of May, 2021.

The Report states the amount of the Assignees' Sale to be $280,000.00.

Susan R. Braniecki, Clerk True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-4/29/3t _________________________________ 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 State and County taxes for the 2019 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.com STARTING WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2021 @ 10:00 A.M. CLOSING FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 AT THE HOUR OF 1:00 P.M. LIST OF PROPERTIES Acct#08013349 Assessed To Adelakun Akintoye K. Located At Bird Hill Rd Stockton, Md 21864. Described As Lot 2 4.04 Acs S/S Bird Hill Rd Chas Nock Min Subdiv. Assessment $24,000. Total Due $651.67 Acct#10356059 Assessed To Analytic Process Realty Group Inc. Located At Salisbury Rd Ocean City,

MAY 14, 2021 Md 21842. Described As Outlot A 16996 Sq Ft Salisbury Rd Sub Par A Mary Birch Resid Trust. Assessment $74,200. Total Due $3,721.37 Acct#03002608 Assessed To Analytic Process Realty Group Inc. Located At Back St Whaleyville, Md. Described As Revsd Par 132 24750 Sq Ft S Side Back St Consd Pl Analytic Group. Assessment $48,900.

Total Due $2,525.03 Acct#03133877 Assessed To Angela C Schrider Gift Trust. Located At 314 Franklin Ave 107 Berlin, Md 21811. Described As U 107 P 1 Franklin Ave Berlin Profess Ctr. Assessment $213,600. Total Due $8,572.13 Acct#01018248 Assessed To Arapaho Realty LLC. Located At 205 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 2 5789 Sq Ft E Side Second St Min Sub Arapaho Realty L. Assessment $81,700. Total Due $6,367.21 Acct#01022644 Assessed To Arapaho Realty LLC. Located At 414 Oxford St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 170 X 223 S Side 414 & 416 Oxford St. Assessment $5,600.

Total Due $583.21 Acct#03020940 Assessed To Armwood Alfred & Arnette. Located At Germantown Rd Berlin, Md 21811.

Described As 55.5' X 105.24' X 51.5' X 107.25' Nr W Side Germantown Rd. Assessment $32,300. Total Due $1,684.78 Acct#10242568 Assessed To Bateman Nadia. Located At 501 Penguin Dr 29a P4 Ocean City, Md 21842.

Described As U 29a P 4 Penguin Drive Crab Cove Of 32nd St CM. Assessment $256,000. Total Due $8,350.28 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 $647.96 Acct#08001146 Assessed To Baumann Eugene Edward & Frances Elaine. Located At Onley Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As Lot N Side Onley Road Girdletree. Assessment $8,400. Total Due $565.84 Acct#10037395 Assessed To Bayles Annie E & Leon Robert Bayles. Located At 1201 Atlantic Ave 0202 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 202 12th St & Boardwalk Decatur House CM. Assessment $171,000. Total Due $5,557.22 Acct#08001405 Assessed To Beach Country LLC. Located At Snow Hill Rd Girdletree, Md 21829.

Described As Lot 55' X 112' X 115 .9' X 48' E Side R-12 Girdletree. Assessment $5,600. Total Due $361.55 Acct#10028434 Assessed To Beecher Terry L & Gloria J. Located At 207 Caroline St Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Pt Lot 174 24 X 75 S Side Caroline St Pl Ocean City.

Assessment $181,500. Total Due $5,697.25 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 $3,350.18 Acct#01022989 Assessed To Bernstein Michael R & Bernstein Carole A. Located At 116 Sixth St

Ocean City Today / Public Notices Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 2 Lots W/S Sixth & Oxford St Pocomoke. Assessment $76,600.

Total Due $4,095.88 Acct#10108349 Assessed To Biafore John Edward Jr & Biafore Suzanne. Located At 158 Old Wharf Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 37 Sec Jj Old Wharf Rd Pl Caine Keys II. Assessment $322,900.

Total Due $9,585.52 Acct#01016776 Assessed To Bishop Elizabeth Ann & Wise Andre Melvin. 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 $2,216.50 Acct#03134784 Assessed To Bishop Harry Covington Jr & Rosa Maria Gonzales. Located At 8015 Libertytown Rd Berlin, Md 21811.

Described As Lot 1 2.001 Acs N/S Libertytown Rd Gertrude L Bishop Pl. Assessment $185,100. Total Due $2,084.97 Acct#02005786 Assessed To Blake Betty. Located At Timmons Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 4 1 Ac South Side Timmons Rd Pl Blake Subdiv. Assessment $12,000. Total Due $389.84 Acct#02008548 Assessed To Blake Isaac W. Located At Double Bridges Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 210' X 420' W Side Double Bridge Rd E Of Snow Hill. Assessment $30,000. Total Due $1,535.41 Acct#01020536 Assessed To Blount Allen B Jr. Located At 523 Young St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 47.6' X 108.6' 523 Young Street Pocomoke.

Assessment $18,000. Total Due $1,645.05 Acct#01003240 Assessed To Bluebill LLC. Located At 1912 Unionville Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 153' X 210' E Side Unionville Road Southwest Of Pocomoke. Assessment $38,300. Total Due $1,100.51 Acct#01020013 Assessed To Borden Estelle. Located At 707 Fourth St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 34' X 100' E Side 707 Fourth St Pocomoke. Assessment $3,000. Total Due $477.89 Acct#02008602 Assessed To Bowen Charles Waters & Bowen Dorothy E. Located At 6815 Public Landing Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863.

Described As Appx 158' X 212' N Side Public Landing Rd E Of Snow Hill. Assessment $121,800. Total Due $2,958.59 Acct#03034569 Assessed To Bowen Jason Anthony. Located At 210 Flower St Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 60 3 X 92 E Side Flower Street Berlin. Assessment $34,900.

Total Due $2,304.23 Acct#10166799 Assessed To Bowman Katharine M. Located At 7 136th St N901 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U Bn-901 Btw 135th & 136th Sts Seatime CM. Assessment $127,500. Total Due $4,250.15 Acct#07006209 Assessed To Brummitt Jeffrey R & Brummitt April J. Located At Scotty Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 164.79 Acs E Side Scotty Road Prop Sur James F Adams. Assessment $41,100. Total Due $1,024.79 Acct#03124703 Assessed To Burton Jeffrey D & Burton Julilyn N.

Located At 10016 Carey Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 101 2.33 Acs P/O Svh 188/59 Davy's Div At Jones Station Carey Rd. Assessment $219,533. Total Due $4,914.88 Acct#01021427 Assessed To Butler Kenneth D & Marvin Dinky Parker Jr. Located At 513 Laurel St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 74' X 60' N Side 513 & 515 Laurel St. Assessment $36,000. Total Due $2,883.59 Acct#10055652 Assessed To Calis Joseph F. Located At 431 B Bay Shore Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 209b Bay Shore Dr Bay Shore Estates. Assessment $410,300. Total Due $12,643.84 Acct#10159199 Assessed To Carroll George F. Located At 13100 Coastal Hwy 20120 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 2012 P 2 131st St Braemar Towers CM. Assessment $250,700. Total Due $8,126.65 Acct#10112974 Assessed To Centiole Joseph & Marietta. Located At 9500 Coastal Hwy 004C Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 4c Beach Hwy Pyramid CM. Assessment $248,700. Total Due $8,163.48 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#01029460 Assessed To Clabaugh Daniel G. Located At 1301 Market St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 65' X 190' & 1 Ac Back Ld Melvin Land N Side Market St. Assessment $86,000. Total Due $5,155.78 Acct#01029495 Assessed To Clabaugh Daniel G. Located At 1301 Market St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 108' X 190' N E Side Market St Extd Pocomoke. Assessment $82,800. Total Due $4,513.02 Acct#03020584 Assessed To Coard Chester & Coard Elizabeth Henry. Located At 8922 Bethel Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As .22 Acs Bethel Road SE Of Berlin. Assessment $61,500. Total Due $2,494.71 Acct#03124800 Assessed To Collick Albert B & Collick 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 $2,362.86 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 $3,510.57 Acct#08003041 Assessed To Collick Marie & Beatrice Wharton Linda Wharton & Oths. Located At 5711 Dukes Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As 2/3 Acs Ne Side Dukes Rd Nr Rr Girdletree. Assessment $45,067. Total Due $1,233.32 Acct#10004470 Assessed To Coogan Kaaren L & Sharon L Via Ten In Common. Located At Keyser Point Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As 3.99acs Sec A & Additions Paper Sts&Community Prop. Assessment $12,900. Total Due $781.68 Acct#03029123 Assessed To

PAGE 31 Corbin Leslie H. Located At 104 South Main St Berlin, Md 21811.

Described As Lot W Side 104 S Main X Washington Sts. Assessment $193,067. Total Due $7,126.41 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 $102,200.

Total Due $2,497.02 Acct#02000512 Assessed To Dale Ollie. Located At 7230 Shockley Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 3.66 Acs E Side Shockley Road N Of Snow Hill. Assessment $79,300.

Total Due $1,995.12 Acct#01021028 Assessed To Davidson Donald & Fannie. Located At 723 Sixth St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 38' X 100' E Side 723 Sixth St & Fifth Avenue.

Assessment $32,800. Total Due $1,535.14 Acct#03002233 Assessed To Davis Marvin Lee & Kay M. Located At 11812 Sheppards Crossing Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 5o X 175 5 X E Side Sheppards Crossing Road. Assessment $54,700. Total Due $1,458.33 Acct#10043131 Assessed To Difilippo Rocco & Difilippo Jennifer. Located At 1930 Marlin Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lots 110 Marlin Dr Pl Neptune Dev. Assessment $379,300.

Total Due $12,258.39 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 $3,921.23 Acct#08004005 Assessed To Douglas Alice Lee. Located At 5541 Stockton Rd Stockton, Md 21864.

Described As Lot Pocomoke Road Stockton. Assessment $34,400. Total Due $2,111.37 Acct#08004013 Assessed To Douglas Eddie. Located At 2413 Bird Hill Rd Stockton, Md 21864. Described As 4 Acs S Side Bird Hill Road Stockton. Assessment $23,200.

Total Due $924.21 Acct#01001841 Assessed To Downing William. Located At Cypress Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 8 1/2 Acs W Side Unionville - Cedar Hall Road. Assessment $16,300. Total Due $483.68 Acct#01017667 Assessed To Dunn Michael C. Located At 132 Market St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 22 1/2' X 78' S Side Market St & Clarke Ave. Assessment $35,000.

Total Due $3,596.70 Acct#01017675 Assessed To Dunn Michael C. Located At 208 Clarke Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 27' X 56' N Side Willow St & Clarke Ave. Assessment $5,800.

Total Due $893.58 Acct#04006453 Assessed To Elliott Alicen Elaine & Elliott Peter Bradford. Located At 6409 Basket Switch Rd Newark, Md 21841. Described As Lot 1 2.009 Acs Basket Switch Road W O Whiteley Min Sub. Assessment $187,900. Total Due $4,331.01 Acct#03012360 Assessed To Evans Kevin J T/A Planted Pleasures. Located At 10307 Racetrack Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 2.67

PAGE 32 Acs Racetrack Road Ne Of Berlin.

Assessment $289,700. Total Due $6,806.33 Acct#10004942 Assessed To Fischer Ernest T. Located At Torquay Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 23 Blk 28 Sec C W Torquay Rd Pl Cape Isle Of Wight. Assessment $64,500. Total Due $2,376.67 Acct#01000713 Assessed To Flatley Jacob. Located At Worcester Hwy Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 80' X 360' NW Side R-113 NE Of Pocomoke. Assessment $18,900.

Total Due $811.66 Acct#01032143 Assessed To Flynt Sally N & Mary K Tipton. Located At 113 Eighth St Pocomoke, Md 21851.

Described As Lot 33 80' X 133' Eighth St Pl Berwyck. Assessment $101,167. Total Due $3,287.43 Acct#10025893 Assessed To Francis Donald L. Located At Fox Run & Knoll Hill Dr Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 127 24467 Sq Ft Fox Run & Knoll Hill Resub Pl Genezer Est. Assessment $9,200. Total Due $604.18 Acct#10329027 Assessed To Freas George William Iii & Seitz Bonnie Carole. Located At 8730 South Salt Pond Way Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 118 3403 Sq Ft South Salt Pond Way Assateague Pt Resort P 1. Assessment $104,700. Total Due $2,326.38 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 $677,067. Total Due $14,684.65 Acct#03089460 Assessed To Gandee Margaret I. Located At 33 Liberty St Ocean Pines, Md 21811.

Described As Lot B-09-523 9750 Sq Ft Liberty St Pl Ocean Pines Sec 9.

Assessment $152,033. Total Due $2,446.86 Acct#10140579 Assessed To Gayoso Elmo M & Ofelia Loot. Located At 11500 Coastal Hwy 0705 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 705 Beach Hwy Sea Watch CM. Assessment $318,700. Total Due $10,275.26 Acct#10766354 Assessed To Gilpin Brian S & Gilpin Jody L. Located At 10800 Navy Page Ln 302 Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Unit 302 Ph 5 Navy Page Lane Glenriddle Marina CM. Assessment $235,300.

Total Due $5,221.96 Acct#01020668 Assessed To Ginn Sylvania. Located At 723 Bishop Isaac Jenkins St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 40' X 80' E Side 723 Short St & Fifth Avenue. Assessment $30,500. Total Due $1,592.60 Acct#07006349 Assessed To Gladmar Dairy Land Company Inc. Located At Whitesburg Rd West Of Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 11.1266 Acs Near Dividing Creek S Side R-364. Assessment $276,300.

Total Due $6,251.07 Acct#08005184 Assessed To Grace Tabernacle Of Deliverance Church Inc. Located At 5496 Stockton Rd Stockton, Md 21864. Described As Lot/Church/Cemetery Pocomoke Rd Stockton. Assessment $43,700. Total Due $45,478.41 Acct#03022374 Assessed To Greenridge Enterprises LLC. Located At 10323 Henry Rd Berlin, Md.

Ocean City Today / Public Notices Described As 21.06 Acs Bass Lane Sunset Lakes Trailer Pk. Assessment $1,417,000. Total Due $67,252.62 Acct#05004446 Assessed To Greenridge Enterprises LLC. Located At 12531 Worcester Hwy Bishopville, Md. Described As 17.79 Acs W Side R-113 E Of Bishop. Assessment $1,021,800. Total Due $22,654.56 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 $965.31 Acct#01025694 Assessed To Groton John & Ralph Groton & Reed Robert & Mary Kay Reed. Located At 17 Somerset Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 8 Blk B 17 Somerset Ave Pl Pocomoke Heights. Assessment $95,633. Total Due $4,677.64 Acct#01023543 Assessed To Gumby Theodore S & M Marcelline.

Located At 431 Bank St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 63' X 150' N Side 431 Bank St Pocomoke. Assessment $6,200. Total Due $628.25 Acct#01004654 Assessed To Gunby Daniel & Mary E. Located At Jenkins Orchard Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 84' X 336' Jenkins Orchard Nr S Side Byrd Rd. Assessment $2,500. Total Due $399.33 Acct#03057089 Assessed To Haines Gary Carson & Rosemary Mcniel. Located At 2 Offshore Ln Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-09-057 14156 Sq Ft Offshore Ln Pl Ocean Pines Sec Nine.

Assessment $52,033. Total Due $455.10 Acct#10119022 Assessed To Hall Deborah Lynn & Hall Clay A. Located At 10300 Coastal Hwy 107 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 107 Coastal Hwy Atlantis CM. Assessment $217,100. Total Due $7,146.96 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 $7,046.73 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 $175,000. Total Due $5,820.85 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 $91,500. Total Due $2,128.49 Acct#01020587 Assessed To Heath Clarence W & Heath Jesse J. Located At 504 Young St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 2 3102 Sq Ft 504 Young St L V Layman Inc Subd Pl. Assessment $27,300. Total Due $1,470.24 Acct#02020130 Assessed To Henry Julia A. Located At 416 Covington St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 1 11406 Sq Ft Covington St Snow Hill. Assessment $59,067. Total Due $2,534.56 Acct#10048931 Assessed To Her-

bert James G. Located At 405 Robin Dr 0028 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 28 Eagle Drive Bay Colony CM. Assessment $113,500.

Total Due $2,398.62 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 $79,133. Total Due $3,371.62 Acct#03001407 Assessed To Hitchens Ollie III. Located At Davis Rd Whaleysville, Md 21872. Described As 10.489 Acs W Side Sheppards Xing Rd NE Of Whaleysville.

Assessment $49,000. Total Due $1,197.16 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 $3,451.01 Acct#01016121 Assessed To Holland Bernice Ginn. Located At 809 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 30.1' X 120.5' X 31.83' X 117.75 E S 809 Second St Pocomoke.

Assessment $57,100. Total Due $6,186.52 Acct#01028456 Assessed To Howell Wendell & Howell 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 $3,141.70 Acct#10390567 Assessed To Hughes K Scott & Hughes Janice E. Located At 9742 Golf Course Rd 304 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 304 Golf Course Rd Spy Glass Cove CM. Assessment $277,500.

Total Due $6,217.95 Acct#03001105 Assessed To Jones Brian D & Jones Aaron & Jones Naomi. Located At 11829 Steam Mill Hill Rd Whaleyville, Md 21872. Described As 15245 Sq Ft Steam Mill Hill N Of Whaleyville. Assessment $89,800. Total Due $4,782.38 Acct#02009013 Assessed To Jones Clarence. Located At Public Landing Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 10 Acs Cor Public Landing & Mccabe Corner Roads. Assessment $57,000. Total Due $1,371.72 Acct#02000628 Assessed To Jones James Elton & Jones David Henry & Robert Dale Jo. Located At Davis Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 73 Acs N Side Davis Road N Of Snow Hill. Assessment $13,600.

Total Due $424.74 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 $120,600. Total Due $2,850.13 Acct#01016288 Assessed To Joseph Donna. Located At 705 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 60' X 150' E Side 705 Second St Pocomoke. Assessment $26,900. Total Due $2,931.76 Acct#01017152 Assessed To Joseph Donna & Victor J Delia. Located At 609 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 75' X 150' Cor Laurel & 2nd Sts Pocomoke. Assessment $68,900. Total Due $7,441.11 Acct#02024438 Assessed To Kane Joseph R. Located At 207 E Market St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described

MAY 14, 2021 As 70' X 150' 207 E Market St Snow Hill. Assessment $137,667. Total Due $5,746.11 Acct#02024470 Assessed To Kane Joseph R. Located At 205 Market St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 75' X 495' X 78' X 475' 205 E Market St Snow Hill. Assessment $73,100.

Total Due $3,136.73 Acct#01021125 Assessed To Keefer Ronald Jr. Located At 501 Laurel St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 39' X 62' N Side 501 Laurel St Pocomoke. Assessment $12,000. Total Due $1,146.18 Acct#08009872 Assessed To Kerr Richard P. Located At 1227 Greenbackville Rd Stockton, Md 21864.

Described As Lot 2 3.40 Acs W/S Greenbackville Rd Edwin Hancock Subdiv. Assessment $116,867. Total Due $2,036.70 Acct#03010481 Assessed To Kfe Development LLC. Located At 11212 Gum Point Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 4.15 Acs S/S Gumm Point Rd 194/1 Sur J & V Investment Co. Assessment $632,000. Total Due $39,758.62 Acct#03024210 Assessed To Kilgore Samuel David & Kilgore Carrie Leigh. Located At 11303 Assateague Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 3 Acs Assateague Road SW Of Berlin.

Assessment $256,833. Total Due $5,824.33 Acct#10131634 Assessed To Kostack Joseph R & Kostack Janice E. Located At 183 Jamestown Rd 0011 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 11 Jamestown Rd Watergate CM. Assessment $219,900.

Total Due $6,995.36 Acct#10387825 Assessed To Laney Michael L & Michelle P Laney. Located At 111 Harbour Island Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Boat Slip 111 14th St Harbour Island CM. Assessment $20,000. Total Due $774.60 Acct#10405947 Assessed To Laney Michael L & Laney Michelle P. Located At 95 Harbour Island, Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip #95 14th St Harbour Island C. Assessment $20,000. Total Due $774.60 Acct#01029363 Assessed To Lankford Winfield R & Lankford Alice G. Located At 2027 Bypass Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Par 2 110 X 150 X 130.1 X 151.35 W/S R-359 Pocomoke. Assessment $53,400. Total Due $6,397.15 Acct#01031597 Assessed To Lankford Winfield R & Lankford Alice G. Located At Bypass Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Parcel 3 West Side Md 359 N E Of Pocomoke. Assessment $700. Total Due $143.27 Acct#01001523 Assessed To Lawrence Tamara. Located At Unionville Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851.

Described As 8.92 Acs Nr S Side Unionville Road Sw Of Pocomoke.

Assessment $2,100. Total Due $361.51 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 U 3 Jamestown Rd Jamestown Inlet CM. Assessment $192,300. Total Due $6,380.20 Acct#03021858 Assessed To Lee Anna E For Life. Located At 10134

MAY 14, 2021 Germantown Rd Berlin, Md 21811.

Described As 1.39 Acs W Side Germantown Road Bndy Ln Adj Btw Ld Lee E. Assessment $67,000. Total Due $7,679.75 Acct#10192943 Assessed To Leister Gregory Alan. Located At 167 Beachcomber Ln Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 1141 Sec 3 Beachcomber Lane Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $144,500.

Total Due $7,134.43 Acct#10012015 Assessed To Lenz George M, Located At 11909 Old Ocean City Rd Ocean City, Md 21842, Described As Lot 8 Blk B Old Ocean City Road Pl Winchester Dev, Assessment $92,867, Total Due $1,658.84 Acct#10113032 Assessed To Lesser Stuart M. Located At 9400 Coastal Hwy 1407 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 1407 94th St 9400 Ocean Hwy CM. Assessment $228,500. Total Due $7,515.54 Acct#03013650 Assessed To Lewis James E Jr & Kimberly A Lewis. Located At 7913 Libertytown Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 1.16 Acs W Side Libertytown Road R-374.

Assessment $113,000. Total Due $2,760.58 Acct#01015087 Assessed To Liebig Maria. Located At 1015 Clarke Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851.Described As Lot 11 Blk K 50' X 142' E Side 1015 Clarke Ave. Assessment $44,000. Total Due $2,232.80 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 $3,109.23 Acct#01046187 Assessed To Lipps Mark W. Located At Colona Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 9.71 Acs N Side Colona Road Min Sub M D Maizel Etal. Assessment $40,900. Total Due $1,566.71 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 $81,000. Total Due $2,938.14 Acct#10164982 Assessed To Lowe Loretta Lynn. Located At 13400 Coastal Hwy A205 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U As-205 Btw 134th & 135th Sts Bluewater East A CM. Assessment $126,900. Total Due $4,176.79 Acct#10168236 Assessed To Lucas William H & Vicky Lynn. Located At 5 138th St 003W Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 3-W 138th St Windward CM. Assessment $173,300. Total Due $5,765.90 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 $230,633.

Total Due $5,121.67 Acct#08004625 Assessed To Mangrum Roosevelt & Matilda. Located At St Paul Rd Stockton, Md 21864.

Described As 140' X 140' Nr Pocomoke Road Stockton. Assessment $2,900. Total Due $309.96 Acct#03119653 Assessed To Martin John & Gail. Located At 243 White Pine Ln Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 243 Ph 1 Sec 3 White

Ocean City Today / Public Notices Pine Lane Pl White Horse Park. Assessment $92,033. Total Due $2,139.37 Acct#08004226 Assessed To Masciana Perry K & Maria A Masciana.

Located At 1502 Snow Hill Rd Stockton, Md 21864. Described As Lot Trader Bldg Cor Geo Island Lndg Rd & R-12 Stockton. Assessment $49,733. Total Due $1,319.43 Acct#08004234 Assessed To Masciana Perry K & Maria A Masciana.

Located At Snow Hill Rd Stockton, Md 21864. Described As Lot E Side R-12 Stockton. Assessment $2,967.

Total Due $287.82 Acct#10059119 Assessed To Mattisz Frank Martin Jr. Located At 512 Robin Dr 0011 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 11 Z Eagle Drive Bayshore CM. Assessment $87,900. Total Due $2,888.48 Acct#10135958 Assessed To Mccarthy Yvette H & Messaoudi Michele. Located At 11100 Coastal Hwy 0806 Ocean City, Md 21842.

Described As U 806 Coastal Hwy Irene CM. Assessment $354,300.

Total Due $11,582.72 Acct#05000920 Assessed To Mccurdy Heather Melson. Located At 10654 Cemetary Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 8.32 Acs S Side Road Bishopville G. Melson Pl Survey. Assessment $157,200. Total Due $6,035.35 Acct#10161142 Assessed To Mdr Bachelors Hall 2 LLC. Located At 13110 Coastal Hwy 07130 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 713 P 1 Wight St Braemar Towers CM. Assessment $484,000. Total Due $15,576.79 Acct#10161495 Assessed To Mdr Bachelors Hall LLC. Located At 13110 Coastal Hwy 07140 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 714 P 1 Wight St Braemar Towers CM. Assessment $484,000. Total Due $24,201.54 Acct#10370167 Assessed To Meadows James W. Located At 13487 Bella Vista Ln 0026e Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 26 Be P4 Madison Ave Portofino Twnhse CM. Assessment $290,900.

Total Due $6,242.12 Acct#01005510 Assessed To Melvin Alice L. Located At 2120 Bypass Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 150' X 150' E Side Md 359 NE Of Pocomoke. Assessment $66,233. Total Due $2,622.89 Acct#10047943 Assessed To Meyer James M & Concetta M. Located At 405 Robin Dr 0033 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 33 Sparrow And Lark Lanes Bay Colony CM. Assessment $112,800.

Total Due $5,646.83 Acct#03102467 Assessed To Milford Thomas R. Located At 91 Nottingham Ln Ocean Pines, Md 21811.

Described As Lot B-10-205 13945 Sq Ft Nottingham Lane Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $145,800. Total Due $4,913.19 Acct#01013394 Assessed To Mills Steven. Located At 2339 Tulls Corner Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 73' X 159' NE Side Tulls Cor Rd S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $47,000. Total Due $1,331.07 Acct#01015958 Assessed To Molock Group Inc The. Located At 708 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851.

Described As 76' X 136' W Side 708

Second St Pocomoke. Assessment $24,967. Total Due $2,778.11 Acct#03072584 Assessed To Morris William Edward & Phyllis Simon. Located At 37 Gloucester Rd Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-11-140 7650 Sq Ft Gloucester Rd Pl Ocean Pines Sec 11. Assessment $50,633. Total Due $2,596.01 Acct#05000998 Assessed To Murray Leroy E. Located At Hotel Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 11 1/2 Acs N Side Line Hotel Road S Of Selbyville. Assessment $81,000.

Total Due $1,895.39 Acct#10214688 Assessed To Nagle Stacy-Ann. Located At 135 A Jamestown Rd 018A Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 18A S Side Jamestown Rd Pl Jamestown Manor Tnhs. Assessment $169,200. Total Due $5,405.30 Acct#10235154 Assessed To Naylor Cindy L. Located At 417 14th St 0060 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 60 14th St & Bay Harbour Island CM. Assessment $466,900. Total Due $15,223.14 Acct#10379059 Assessed To Naylor Cindy L. Located At 26 Harbour Island Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip 26 14th St & Bay Harbour Island CM. Assessment $30,000.

Total Due $1,097.92 Acct#03105830 Assessed To Neelon Cora Daniels & Neelon Gail E. Located At 1300 Ocean Pky Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-10-1129 7725 Sq Ft Ocean Pkway Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $253,667. Total Due $10,413.06 Acct#01029428 Assessed To Nichols Valarie L. Located At 1307 Market St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 62 X 195 N Side 1307 Market St Pocomoke. Assessment $103,167. Total Due $4,502.99 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 $442,600.

Total Due $22,725.35 Acct#10207436 Assessed To Ogle Benjamin C & Ogle Holly B. Located At 12 52nd St 0201 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 201 52nd St Constellation House S CM. Assessment $211,600. Total Due $7,004.12 Acct#05012562 Assessed To Pairo Richard H & Pairo Joyce D. Located At 11043 Piney Island Dr Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As Lot 13 35881 Sq Ft Piney Island Dr Pl Piney Island Sec 2. Assessment $355,300. Total Due $12,426.99 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 $3,796.14 Acct#03118177 Assessed To Phillips Diana Ruth. Located At Sheppards Crossing Rd Whaleyville, Md 21872. Described As .1902 Acs S/S Baltimore & Eastern RR W/S R610 Escaped Pro. Assessment $46,600. Total Due $2,414.69 Acct#08010145 Assessed To Pilchard Gary W. Located At Johnson Neck Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851.

Described As 21.74 Ac N/S Johnson

PAGE 33 Neck Rd Sur Of Esmt G W Pilchard.

Assessment $41,700. Total Due $1,072.88 Acct#01043889 Assessed To Pocomoke LLC. Located At Hillcrest Dr Pocomoke City, Md 21851. Described As 7.41 Acs Remaining Lds, Rdways Etc Woodland Manor Min Sub. Assessment $26,567. Total Due $1,376.11 Acct#03015904 Assessed To Purnell Cynthia. Located At 10349 Assateague Rd Berlin, Md 21811.

Described As Lot North Side R 376 Berlin To Lewis Store. Assessment $94,267. Total Due $1,962.75 Acct#03017354 Assessed To Quillen Irvin. Located At Flower St Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 3.21 Acs Flower Street NE Of Berlin. Assessment $41,300. Total Due $1,029.17 Acct#05014433 Assessed To Ramirez Israel Jimenez & Sanchez Bianey Cordoba. Located At 9836 Hotel Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 2.67 Acs S Side Line Hotel Rd S Of Selbyville. Assessment $109,067. Total Due $2,604.81 Acct#01012975 Assessed To Rantz Jeremy S & Cierra Lee Rantz & Collins Teresa R. Located At 1335 Colona Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 2.31 Acs N Side Colona Rd S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $60,700. Total Due $2,450.44 Acct#03059243 Assessed To Raygoza Armando Saldana & Maria Isabel Saldana. Located At 100 Sandyhook Rd Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-02-115 9674 Sq Ft Sandyhook Rd Plat Ocean Pines Sec 2. Assessment $159,467. Total Due $5,503.34 Acct#01023144 Assessed To Redden Kristina A & Redden Michael L Jr. Located At 424 Bank St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 55' X 150' S Side 424 Bank St Pocomoke. Assessment $45,100.

Total Due $4,643.14 Acct#10402123 Assessed To Redington Robert M II. Located At 16 Pin Tail Point CM Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Boat Slip #16 94th St Pin Tail Point CM. Assessment $20,000. Total Due $1,182.53 Acct#10726867 Assessed To Reese Barbara Jean. Located At 303 Seabreeze CM Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip #303 Dory Rd Seabreeze CM. Assessment $15,000.

Total Due $641.59 Acct#02016834 Assessed To Regal Beast LLC The. Located At 302 Washington St Snow Hill, Md 21863.

Described As Lot 56A 7650 Sf Washington St Dec/Consol 6670/19. Assessment $172,900. Total Due $5,248.93 Acct#10145015 Assessed To Reif Erika. Located At 11604 Coastal Hwy 0807 Ocean City, Md 21842.

Described As U 807 Beach Hwy Fountainhead Tower CM. Assessment $189,500. Total Due $6,019.81 Acct#10243173 Assessed To Ricca Linda W. Located At 14500 Wight St 0310 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 310 Z Btw 145th & 146th St Ocean Place CM. Assessment $233,600. Total Due $3,878.27 Acct#01021753 Assessed To Richardson Darrell L & Jacqueline E Richardson. Located At 616 Walnut St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 55' X 128' S Side 616

PAGE 34 Walnut St Pocomoke. Assessment $92,100. Total Due $4,277.78 Acct#01002996 Assessed To Richardson Nichole. Located At 2049 Mcmichael Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Part Lot 2 50' X 50' Brickyard Ave. Assessment $11,833. Total Due $1,031.64 Acct#01020293 Assessed To Rmb Holdings LLC. Located At 508 Bonneville Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 40' X 80' 508 Bonneville Avenue Pocomoke. Assessment $29,300. Total Due $1,517.94 Acct#01030345 Assessed To Roberts Desmond Jr. Located At 610 Bank St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 40 S Side Bank St Pocomoke. Assessment $38,667.

Total Due $1,770.24 Acct#10248701 Assessed To Rose Aubrey E & Rose Darlene B. Located At 711 Edgewater Ave 711 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 711 Edgewater Ave Pier Seven CM. Assessment $147,300. Total Due $4,925.32 Acct#10261651 Assessed To Rose Aubrey E & Darlene B Rose. Located At 206 8th St 0026 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 26 8th St Surfside 8 CM. Assessment $69,100.

Total Due $2,290.64 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 $104,800. Total Due $4,456.52 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 $1,791.78 Acct#10194865 Assessed To Santangelo Thomas A & Santangelo Jacqueline R. Located At 185 Beachcomber Ln Ocean City, Md 21842.

Described As Lot 1132 Sec 3 Beachcomber Lane Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $134,200. Total Due $4,354.90 Acct#04002342 Assessed To Schoolfield Raymond & Cecile. Located At Patey Woods Rd Newark, Md 21841. Described As Frank Davis Subdiv Part Lots 2 3 28 Blk C Patey Woods Road. Assessment $1,400. Total Due $238.12 Acct#03023133 Assessed To Schrider Raymond Scot & Schrider Angela Clark. Located At 8944 Bethel Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As .21 Ac Bethel Road SE Of Berlin. Assessment $75,600. Total Due $1,908.62 Acct#03025241 Assessed To Schrider Raymond Scot & Schrider Angela Margaret Clark. Located At 9125 Old Ocean City Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 1 5.08 Acs Old Ocean City Rd Div Of Lds R Hudson. Assessment $143,733. Total Due $3,509.64 Acct#10007399 Assessed To Schrider Raymond Scot & Schrider Angela Clark. Located At 12525 Fleetway Dr Ocean City, Md 21842.

Described As Lot 22 100' X 190' N Side Fleetway Drive Pl Captains Knoll. Assessment $164,433. Total Due $3,713.18 Acct#10275733 Assessed To Schroding Henry L & Georgia L. Located At 207 Bayview Ln 0107

Ocean City Today / Public Notices Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 107 Bayview Lane Crab Cove On The Bay CM. Assessment $241,400.

Total Due $7,829.92 Acct#08001197 Assessed To Shih Family Trust The Shih James Trustee. Located At Snow Hill Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As 47.7' X 110' X 48.8' X 106.6' E Side R-12 Girdletree. Assessment $5,200.

Total Due $377.35 Acct#02017717 Assessed To Showell Donda Lee & Showell Betty Jean Brown. Located At 409 Dighton Ave Snow Hill, Md 21863.

Described As 75 X 80 X 70 X 90 409 Dighton Ave Snow Hill. Assessment $26,900. Total Due $2,669.16 Acct#10261724 Assessed To Simonds Living Trust. Located At 206 8th St 0033 Ocean City, Md 21842.

Described As U 33 8th St Surfside 8 CM. Assessment $69,100. Total Due $2,255.64 Acct#10015499 Assessed To Six Eleven Corporation. Located At Stephen Decatur Hwy Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Par Iv .193 Acs E S Stephen Decatur Rd Pl Coastal Tele & Others. Assessment $109,833. Total Due $2,309.66 Acct#10015502 Assessed To Six Eleven Corporation. Located At Stephen Decatur Hwy Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As 14418 Sq Ft .331 Ac E Side Stephen Decatur Rd West Of Ocean City. Assessment $270,633. Total Due $5,572.48 Acct#10015510 Assessed To Six Eleven Corporation. Located At 9708 Stephen Decatur Hwy Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As 100 X 200 E Side Stephen Decatur Rd West Of Ocean City. Assessment $307,133.

Total Due $6,384.51 Acct#10227666 Assessed To Six Eleven Corporation. Located At Stephen Decatur Hwy Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Part I 2.524 Acs Nr Step Dec Hwy Resub Pl Coastal Tele. Assessment $469,200.

Total Due $9,713.92 Acct#02011662 Assessed To Skidmore Lillie E. Located At Market St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 6 Acs N W Side R-394 S Of Snow Hill. Assessment $33,000. Total Due $1,679.29 Acct#07003633 Assessed To Smith Ronald W Jr. Located At 3437 Tall Pines Ln Snow Hill, Md 21863.

Described As 6.70 Acs Parcel 4 Near E Side R-12 W Of Snow Hill. Assessment $172,833. Total Due $4,063.68 Acct#07006675 Assessed To Smith Ronald Wayne Jr & Dawn Phillips. Located At Old Stage Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 11.225 Acs Parcel B Old Stage Rd Pl Prop Chas Timmons Minor Subdv.

Assessment $43,400. Total Due $1,109.98 Acct#07008287 Assessed To Smith Ronald Wayne Jr & Dawn Phillips. Located At Old Stage Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 5.66 Acs Parcel A Old Stage Rd Pl Prop Chas Timmons Mn Sub. Assessment $40,300. Total Due $1,042.35 Acct#03091570 Assessed To Snyder Claude & Snyder 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 $222,133. Total Due $4,910.17

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 $4,025.80 Acct#10280168 Assessed To Solibakke Richard C & Janice. Located At 13908 Wight St 0207 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 207 Z Btw 139th & 140th Sts Pelican Beach CM. Assessment $608,300.

Total Due $19,794.67 Acct#03014649 Assessed To Spencer Judy & Spencer Martesha M. Located At 9532 Honeysuckle Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 1 1/2 Acs Near S Side Flower St Near Pitts Bridge. Assessment $73,100.

Total Due $9,543.47 Acct#10002478 Assessed To Spine Joan E. Located At 10341 New Quay Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 35 Blk 7 Sec A 63' X 144' Pl Cape Isle Of Wight. Assessment $337,667. Total Due $1,595.58 Acct#10221617 Assessed To Steadman Daniel A & Steadman Jennifer B. Located At 607 Osprey Rd 0008 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 8 Osprey Rd Crab Cove CM. Assessment $137,900. Total Due $4,586.40 Acct#10122457 Assessed To Stephen D Earll & Margaret A Earll Joint Property Revocable Trust. Located At 10300 Coastal Hwy 1303 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 1303 Coastal Hwy Atlantis CM. Assessment $219,200. Total Due $7,121.52 Acct#05012295 Assessed To Sullivan Joseph H & Sullivan Valerie E. Located At 13137 Muskrattown Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 1.69 Acs W Side Muskrattown Rd E Of Bishopville. Assessment $72,300.

Total Due $1,387.74 Acct#03110176 Assessed To Tarr Marsha Jean & Charles Timothy Tarr. Located At 28 Morning Mist Dr Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-15A-107 12906 Sq Ft Morning Mist Dr Pl Ocean Pines Sec15. Assessment $233,400. Total Due $5,220.70 Acct#01030434 Assessed To Thornes Kimberly L. Located At 603 Market St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 65' X 200' N Side 603 Market St Pocomoke. Assessment $171,433. Total Due $7,825.25 Acct#10003024 Assessed To Todd William Bryan Jr & Elizabeth Ann & William B Sr & 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 $123,067. Total Due $3,323.25 Acct#01021648 Assessed To Topping Ella D. Located At 605 Laurel St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 68 X 32 N Side 605 Laurel St Pocomoke. Assessment $12,000.

Total Due $1,811.58 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 $30,833. Total Due $1,439.29 Acct#03034933 Assessed To Trustees For Booker T Washington Et Al. Located At Flower St Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot E Side

MAY 14, 2021 Flower St Berlin. Assessment $28,100. Total Due $1,253.68 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 $1,387.57 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 $28,700.

Total Due $3,003.72 Acct#08005419 Assessed To Vaccaro John P & Pansy H. Located At 5554 Stockton Rd Stockton, Md 21864. Described As 5.326 Acs S Side Pocomoke Road Stockton. Assessment $59,100. Total Due $1,533.99 Acct#03034178 Assessed To Vandegrift Walter. Located At Branch St Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 108 57 X 3oo 3 NW Side Branch Street Berlin. Assessment $700. Total Due $265.04 Acct#10274427 Assessed To Viel Patrick M & L Susan Viel. Located At 11 36th St 0104 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 104 36th St Sunchaser CM. Assessment $224,800. Total Due $7,395.90 Acct#03016617 Assessed To Walker Leo John & Walker Andrea Zabriskie. Located At 10824 Oak Ct Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 3 Oak Lane 130' X 175' .52 Ac Plat Highland Park.

Assessment $105,800. Total Due $2,571.53 Acct#01024248 Assessed To Wall Thomas J Jr & Mae Lynn Wall. Located At 209 Seventh St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 55 X 54 E Side 209 Seventh St Pocomoke. Assessment $30,233. Total Due $1,564.03 Acct#01020889 Assessed To Walston Wilbert G Jr & Walston Jessie L & Others. Located At 509 Young St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 55' X 83' 509 Young St Pocomoke. Assessment $47,300. Total Due $3,364.76 Acct#01034863 Assessed To Ward Construction Inc. Located At 602 Eighth St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 3 8276.4 Sq Ft Eighth Street Winnie Williams Subdiv. Assessment $74,600. Total Due $3,672.09 Acct#05001447 Assessed To Waters Morris H For Life. Located At Hotel Rd Bshopville, Md 21813. Described As .767 Acs N Side Line Hotel Rd S Of Selbyville. Assessment $10,300. Total Due $524.56 Acct#05001455 Assessed To Waters Morris H For Life. Located At 9725 Hotel Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 79 3/5 X 94 1/2 N Side Line Hotel Road S Of Selbyville. Assessment $47,400. Total Due $1,319.31 Acct#01003429 Assessed To Watson Roger D. Located At Cedar Hall Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 4.21 Acres E Side Cedar Hall Rd Sw Of Pocomoke. Assessment $29,900. Total Due $780.42 Acct#01017071 Assessed To Watson Roger D. Located At 217 Cedar St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 55' X 85' N Side 217 Cedar Street Pocomoke. Assessment $40,700.

Total Due $1,874.10 Acct#02026716 Assessed To Wha-

MAY 14, 2021 ley Raye Gillette. Located At 100 Washington St Snow Hill, Md 21863.

Described As 57' X 89.5' S Washington St Snow Hill. Assessment $68,667. Total Due $4,513.97 Acct#02027097 Assessed To Wharton Dorothy Lee. Located At 4415 Market St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Parcel A 30000 Sq Ft W Side R-394 Min Sub M Fisher Ld. Assessment $101,933.

Total Due $5,754.91 Acct#01015664 Assessed To Whitney Curtis & Angela Justice. Located At 110 Oak St Pocomoke, Md 21851.

Described As 45' X 133' X 73' X 133' S Side 110 Oak St Pocomoke. Assessment $32,067. Total Due $2,989.85 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 $219,333.

Total Due $4,611.61 Acct#01027603 Assessed To Wilson Eugene B & Wilson Betty J. Located At 1006 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 29762 Sq Ft 1006 Second St Extd Pocomoke. Assessment $59,000. Total Due $2,682.44 Acct#03015173 Assessed To Wings & White Tails LLC. Located At 10877 Redwood Ln Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 14.29 Acs Redwood Lane East Of Berlin. Assessment $286,700. Total Due $6,554.68 Acct#10019451 Assessed To Wooden Maryellen. Located At 8209 Stephen Decatur Hwy Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As 100' X 300' Nw Side Stephen Decatur Road. Assessment $126,333. Total Due $2,983.54 Acct#10006589 Assessed To York Floyd C & York Mary B. Located At 10516 Keyser Point Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lots 13 14 Blk 14 Sec A 60 X 125 Pl Cape Isle Of Wight. Assessment $250,567.

Total Due $5,526.74 Acct#01032992 Assessed To Young Robert L. Located At 2027 Clementine St Pocomoke, Md 21851.

Described As Lot 8 & P/O Lot 6 Clementine Street Pl Hugh Mcmichael Subdiv. Assessment $21,267. Total Due $1,063.16 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 21st on the final date of sale. It shall be in the amount of taxes due including expenses of sale (attorney, auctioneer, advertising and miscellaneous). A receipt will then be issued by RealAuction. A tax sale certificate will be provided by mail to the tax sale purchaser within thirty days of the date of the sale.

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

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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 FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND OCD-4/29/4t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18712 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARGARET ANN TIERNEY Notice is given that Michael J. Tierney Jr., 3405 Greenway Unit 54, Baltimore, MD 21218, was on April

23, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Margaret Ann Tierney who died on March 24, 2021, without a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 23rd day of October, 2021.

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 J. Tierney Jr. Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: April 29, 2021 OCD-4/29/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15365 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF THOMAS M. HOLCOMB Notice is given that Eleanor N. Holcomb, 30 Sloop Lane, Berlin, MD 21811, was on April 22, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Thomas M. Holcomb who died on October 3, 2013, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 22nd day of October, 2021.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned per-

sonal 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.

Eleanor N. Holcomb 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 29, 2021 OCD-4/29/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18711 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARY WIEL SMITH Notice is given that Sandi Smith, 10308 Bristol Road, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on April 22, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary Wiel Smith who died on March 31, 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 22nd day of October, 2021.

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,

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or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Sandi Smith 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 29, 2021 OCD-4/29/3t _________________________________ JAMES H. PORTER JR., ESQ. 111 VINE STREET POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18717 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOANN J. SHOEMAKER Notice is given that Ritchie Shoemaker, 2448 Lakeland Drive, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, was on April 26, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joann J. Shoemaker who died on February 15, 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 26th day of October, 2021.

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.

Ritchie Shoemaker 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 29, 2021 OCD-4/29/3t _________________________________ S. MARK TILGHMAN ESQ. SEIDEL, BAKER & TILGHMAN, P.A. 110 NORTH DIVISION ST. SALISBURY, MD 21801

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18721 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EDWARD RUSSELL GREENE III Notice is given that Renee Lauer Greene, 602 Edgewater Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on April 28, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Edward Russell Greene III who died on March 28, 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 28th day of October, 2021.

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.

Renee Lauer Greene 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 06, 2021 OCD-5/6/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of Location of a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-

LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Barry Lee Reichart, 11532 Gum Point Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Gary Pilchard, 3017 Klej Grange Road, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851.

For: Bourbon Street on the Beach, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Bourbon Street on the Beach 12601 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly Located At: 11604 Coastal Highway There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 19, 2021 @ 1:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

OCD-5/6/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Stacy Howser Zaldumbide, 5248 Onley Road, Girdletree, Maryland 21829; Dwight Green, 23 Gunther Loop, Somerset, New Jersey 08873; Roy A. Salmon, 9737 Eustice Road, Randallstown, Maryland 21133.

For: Ochos Rios Jerk and Tings, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Ochos Rios Jerk and Tings 11805 Coastal Highway Unit N 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 19, 2021 @ 1:10 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Ernest A. Gerardi, Jr., 9 Bay Street, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Matthew Edward Borrelli, 54 Buntings Mill Court, Selbyville, Delaware 19975.

For: The Sterling Tavern For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Sterling Tavern 119 North Main Street Berlin, Maryland 21811 Formerly: Fins Big Oyster Alehouse, 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 19, 2021 @ 1:25 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

MAY 14, 2021 OCD-5/6/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE License: 7 Day, By: Victoria Ann Emerson, 8006 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Ernest Frederick Emerson, 8006 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

For: Victoria's Crab House, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Victoria's Crab House 13804 Coastal Highway 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 19, 2021 @ 1:35 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "B" BEER~WINE ~LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Francesco Fidanza, 2230 Route 17A, Goshen, New York 10924; Kevin Eugene Decker, 4600 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

For: OC Eateries, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: OC Eateries 12849 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: DRFC, 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 19, 2021 @ 1:50 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "D" BEERWINE License: 7 Day, By: Michaelene Meinhardt, 415 Bering Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

For: The Buzzed Word, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Buzzed Word Bookstore 11805-C Coastal Highway 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 19, 2021 @ 2:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing

MAY 14, 2021 from any interested party.

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NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "A" BEER-WINE License: 7 Day, By: Huhammad Fawad, 303 Belt Street, Snow Hill, Mayland 21863; Maider Ali Majid, 303 Belt Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863; William James Davis, 5506 East Market Street, Maryland 21863.

For: J & B Dinga Corporation For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Super Soda 5318 Snow Hill Road Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Formerly: Vihan, 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 19, 2021 @ 2:15 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE License: 7 Day, By: Bonnie Jean Diehl, 10157 Harrison Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

For: Broad Street Station, LLC For the premises known as and located at T/A: Broad Street Station 115 Broad Street 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 19, 2021 @ 2:25 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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TOWN OF BERLIN

NOTICE

OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE 2021-02 APPROVING THE FY 2022 BUDGET AS SUBMITTED The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers, 10 William Street, on Ordinance 2021-02. 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

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Ordinance 2021-02 An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of The Town of Berlin, Maryland approving the FY22 Budget as submitted.

OCD-5/6/2t _________________________________ FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, Petitioner vs.

KENISHA S. MILBOURNE Case #46545 Respondent

NOTICE OF ACTION TO: KENISHA S. MILBOURNE Residence Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Administrative Complaint has been filed against you seeking to revoke your CORRECTIONAL Certificate in accordance with Section 943.1395, F.S., and any rules promulgated thereunder.

You are required to serve a written copy of your intent to request a hearing pursuant to Section 120.57, F.S. upon Dean Register, Director, Criminal Justice Professionalism Program, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, P. O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1489, on or before June 28, 2021. Failure to do so will result in a default being entered against you to Revoke said certification pursuant to Section 120.60, F.S., and Rule 11B-27, F.A.C. Dated: April 28, 2021 Dean Register, Professionalism Director FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT By: -s- Craig O’Connell, Division Representative OCD-5/6/4t _________________________________ SUSAN HUESMAN MITCHELL, ESQ. 92 ATLANTIC AVENUE, UNIT B P.O. BOX 1398 OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18714 Notice is given that the Register of Wills court of Chester County, PA appointed Wendy R. Dorfler, 1128 Miller Road, Pottstown, PA 19465 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Earl S. Wilson Jr. who died on December 29, 2020 domiciled in Pennsylvania, America.

The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Dirk W. Widdowson whose address is 312 W. Main Street, Suite A-South Salisbury, MD 21801.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County.

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign

personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Wendy R. Dorfler 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 06, 2021 OCD-5/6/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18733 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MYRTLE B. HICKMAN Notice is given that Sandra H. Venable, 11213 Beverly Street, Bishopville, MD 21813, was on May 05, 2021 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Myrtle B. Hickman who died on March 4, 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

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

Sandra H. Venable 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 13, 2021 OCD-5/13/1t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 21-3 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 21-3 (Public Safety – Animal Control) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on April 20, 2021.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § PS 2-101(b). (Adds the definition for “breeder” in the Public Safety Article to describe the ownership of six or more intact female dogs and establishes a maximum limit on the sale of puppies or kittens of three litters per calendar year.) § PS 2-101(b). (Adds the definition for “commercial” in the Public Safety Article to describe an activity where the intent is to make a profit, regardless of the form of compensation.) § PS 2-101(b). (Revises the definition for “dog” in the Public Safety Article to include a cross-breed with a wolf.) § PS 2-101(b). (Adds the definition for “kennel, commercial” in the Public Safety Article to describe an establishment that boards, breeds, treats, sells, rents, trains or exhibits more than five dogs or cats, other than a licensed veterinary hospital or office; establishes an exception for the ownership of no more than eight dogs or cats for personal use or companionship, hunting, exhibition, field working, or obedience trials, and establishes a maximum limit on the sale of puppies or kittens from two litters per calendar year.) § PS 2-101(b). (Adds the definition for “kennel, shelter” in the Public Safety Article to describe the structure, building, enclosure or run that is designed for the shelter or keeping of an animal.) § PS 2-101(b). (Revises the definition for “leash” in the Public Safety Article for stylistic changes.) § PS 2-101(b). (Adds the definition for “litter” in the Public Safety Article to describe the single birth of multiple animals to one female animal.) § PS 2-101(b). (Eliminates the definition for “suitable shelter” in the Public Safety Article as it is further defined in § PS 2-101(w).) § PS 2-101(i). (Revises the stray hold time from ten days to three business days.) § PS 2-101(v). (Establishes certain conditions in which the tethering of an animal is prohibited.) § PS 2-101(w). (Makes certain sty-

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listic changes, and establishes additional requirements for suitable shelters.) § PS 2-101(x). (Differentiates a shelter kennel from a suitable shelter, establishes standards for a shelter kennel and simplifies the calculation for the amount of square feet required in a shelter kennel per dog or cat.) § PS 2-102(h). (Clarifies that a commercial kennel is subject to a commercial kennel license; provides that licenses shall not be transferrable; updates the record keeping requirements for a commercial kennel license holder; establishes minimum standards of care for puppies and kittens associated with a breeder.) § PS 2-102(l). (Establishes a provision for the County Commissioners to adopt additional standards by resolution.) § PS 2-102(m). (Establishes what constitutes a violation, and the penalties and remedies available.)

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 21-3 at the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 – Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.

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 once County Government Offices are opened to the public. In the interim, a full copy of the bill is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/13/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 21-4 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 21-4 (Zoning – Commercial kennel) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on April 20, 2021.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds the definition for “breeder” in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to describe the ownership of six or more intact female dogs and establishes a maximum limit on the sale of puppies or kittens of three litters per calendar year.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds the definition for “cat” in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to describe the common house cat.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds the definition for “dog” in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to describe the domestic dog, and to include a crossbreed with a wolf.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds the definition for “kennel, commercial” in the Zon-

ing and Subdivision Control Article to describe an establishment that boards, breeds, treats, sells, rents, trains or exhibits more than five dogs or cats, other than a licensed veterinary hospital or office; establishes an exception for the ownership of no more than eight dogs or cats for personal use or companionship, hunting, exhibition, field working, or obedience trials, and establishes a maximum limit on the sale of puppies or kittens from two litters per calendar year.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds the definition for “litter” in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to describe the single birth of multiple animals to one female animal.) § ZS 1-201(c)(31). (Repeals and reenacts this special exception use for a kennel in order to replace it with the newly defined commercial kennel in the A-1 Agricultural District.) § ZS 1-202(c)(15). (Repeals and reenacts this special exception use for a kennel in order to replace it with the newly defined commercial kennel in the A-2 Agricultural District.) § ZS 1-209(c)(4). (Repeals and reenacts this special exception use for a kennel in order to replace it with the newly defined commercial kennel in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District.) § ZS 1-339(a)(11). (Repeals and reenacts the section of the home occupation regulations containing the list of uses that are prohibited by replacing the kennel use with the newly defined commercial kennel.)

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 21-4 at the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 – Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 10:45 a.m.

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 once County Government Offices are opened to the public. In the interim, a full copy of the bill is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/13/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 21-5 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 21-5 (Zoning – Off-premises signs) was introduced

by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on April 20, 2021.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1 324(d)(4)A. (Repeals and reenacts the off-premise sign provisions to eliminate the exception that a billboard that is totally destroyed

by a force of nature may not be reconstructed as a nonconforming sign.) § ZS 1 324(d)(5). (Repeals the prohibition on the reconstruction of billboards or other off-premise advertising structures that are destroyed to certain specified extents by a force of nature; requires that the reconstruction of a billboard be limited to in-kind materials and shall not include an electronic messaging component.) § ZS 1-126(e). (Repeals and reenacts the grandfathering provisions for billboards to remove the reference to § ZS 1-324(d)(5), which is to be repealed, and update the State of Maryland code citation.)

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 21-5 at the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 – Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 11 a.m.

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 once County Government Offices are opened to the public. In the interim, a full copy of the bill is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/13/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING SOUTHERLY SIDE OF NASSAWANGO ROAD WEST OF MD ROUTE 12 SEVENTH TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 429 has been filed by Hugh Cropper, IV on behalf of Daniel Strickland Hope, property owner, for an amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change approximately 129.28 acres of land located on the southerly side of Nassawango Road, west of MD Route 12 in the Seventh Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from RP Resource Protection District to A1 Agricultural District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application as amended.

Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021 AT 10:30AM IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING

MAY 14, 2021 ROOM WORCETER 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. 429 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve, or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance.

Maps of the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 429 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 www.co.worcester.md.us.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/13/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING SOUTHERLY SIDE OF CELLAR HOUSE ROAD NORTHEAST OF WHITESBURG ROAD SEVENTH TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 430 has been filed by Hugh Cropper, IV on behalf of Cellar House Farms, Limited Partnership, property owner, for an amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change approximately 387.5 acres of land located on the southerly side of Cellar House Road, northeast of Whitesburg Road in the Seventh Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from RP Resource Protection District to A-1 Agricultural District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application as amended.

Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commission-

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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 beginning May 13, 2021 or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law.

Line No Year 063-21 2000 091-21 2000 093-21 2005 095-21 2013 096-21 2008 104-21 1984

Make CHEVROLET MITSUBISHI FORD MERCEDES KIA DODGE

Model CAVALIER GALANT TAURUS C300 SORENTO RAM

Color WHITE BLACK BLUE BLACK SILVER TAN

Style 4DR 4DR 4DR 4DR SUV VAN

VIN 1G1JF5241Y7138593 4A3AA36G2YE145043 1FAFP53U55A284542 WDDGF8AB7DA815118 KNDJC735085783184 2B6HB23T5EK255106

Mileage N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

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-4/8/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ers will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021 AT 10:45 AM IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM WORCETER 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. 430 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve, or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance.

Maps of the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 430 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 www.co.worcester.md.us.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/13/2t _________________________________ KAREN G. ANGELUCCI, ESQ. 2444 HUNTINGDON PIKE HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA 19006

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18727 Notice is given that the Register of Wills court of Montgomery County, PA appointed Michael F. Schneider Sr., 600 S. York Road, Hatboro, PA 19040 and Wendy Schneider, 715-C Mooring Road, Ocean City, MD 21842 as the Personal Representatives of the Estate of Fred M. Schneider AKA: Frederick M. Schneider who died on May 03, 2020 domiciled in Pennsylvania, America.

The Maryland resident agent for service of process is James W. Almand whose address is 5200-B Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Md. 21842.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County.

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written no-

tice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Michael F. Schneider Sr. Wendy Schneider Foreign Personal Representatives Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: May 13, 2021 OCD-5/13/3t _________________________________ IN THE MATTER OF: Derek Allen McConnaughy FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO: Ted Allen McConnaughy CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND 1 West Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 Case No. C-23-FM-21-000153

name change.

A copy of this notice must be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county/city at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection.

Susan Braniecki Clerk True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-5/13/1t _________________________________ IN THE MATTER OF: Elizabeth Lorrine Parks FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO: Liz Lorrine McConnaughy CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND 1 West Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 Case No. C-23-FM-21-000154

NOTICE

FOR PUBLICATION (ADULT) (Md. Rule 15-901) The above petitioner has filed a petition for Change of Name to change their name from Elizabeth Lorrine Parks to Liz Lorrine McConnaughy.

The petitioner is seeking a name change because: I have always gone by the name Liz, not Elizabeth, and am currently going to be married to an individual with the last name of McConnaughy so would like to have that last name too.

Any person may file an objection to the Petition for Change of Name on or before 05/29/2021. The objection must be supported by an affidavit (written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation) and served on the petitioner (Md. Rule 1-321). If no timely objection is filed, the court may issue a judgment or grant the name change.

A copy of this notice must be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county/city at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection.

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-5/13/1t _________________________________

NOTICE

FOR PUBLICATION (ADULT) (Md. Rule 15-901) The above petitioner has filed a petition for Change of Name to change their name from Derek Allen McConnaughy to Ted Allen McConnaughy.

The petitioner is seeking a name change because: I have always gone by the name Ted, not Derek.

Any person may file an objection to the Petition for Change of Name on or before 06/21/2021. The objection must be supported by an affidavit (written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation) and served on the petitioner (Md. Rule 1-321). If no timely objection is filed, the court may issue a judgment or grant the

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street,

PAGE 40 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 at 6:00 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2) & (3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to design standards to allow one (1) stacked parking space in each unit (total of 4 parking spaces) to be 18’ in length instead of 20’ per code requirements; and pursuant to Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance to the 10’ required rear yard to provide a 5’ setback. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 23, Block 4 of the Isle of Wight Plat; further described as located on the south side of 37th Street, and known locally as 15 37th Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: R&B REALTY GROUP LLC C/O RICHARD MYFORD – (BZA 2592 #21-09500011) at 6:10 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2) & (3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)b, requesting a special parking exception for a reduction in design standards of parking spaces providing a minimum 8.5’ width for 15 spaces and providing a maximum 18’ in length for two (2) parking spaces; a reduced two-way drive aisle width of 12’; and, in consideration of parking incentives enumerated in Section 110-865.27(2)a.1 & 2, to design two (2) spaces as dedicated stacked (tandem) and to waive two (2) parking spaces, providing two parking spaces per each dwelling unit over 3 bedrooms. Also, pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a), referencing Section 110-369, Landscaping, in the R-3A, Moderate Residential Zoning District, in accordance with both Section 110-831.26 and Section 30553(c)(15), requesting a variance to the required 2.5’ perimeter landscape strip on both the south and west sides of the property; and, pursuant to the provisions of Section 30553(8)(c) requesting a variance to the 15% minimum plantable area.

The site of the appeal is described as Lot 9 and part of Lot 10, Block 19 of the Sinepuxent Beach Company Plat; further described as located on the west side of Baltimore Avenue and east side of Wilmington Lane, and locally known as 505 Baltimore Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: OLYMPIC I APTS LLC C/O VANGJEL & ALMA TELO – (BZA 2593 #21-09500012) at 6:20 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2) & (3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)b, requesting a special parking exception for a reduction in design standards of parking spaces, providing a maximum 18’ in length; and reduced drive aisle width of 12’ for the 45-degree parking spaces.

Also, pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a), requesting a side yard variance to allow a fourstory building to provide a maxi-

Ocean City Today / Public Notices mum 3’ setback on the north side and a maximum 5’ setback on the south side of the structure instead of 10’ as required by Code. The site of the appeal is described as part of Lot 3, Block 7 of the Sinepuxent Beach Company Plat; further described as located on the east side of Baltimore Avenue and west side of Washington Lane, and locally known as 608 Baltimore Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: OLYMPIC I APTS LLC C/O VANGJEL & ALMA TELO – (BZA 2594 #21-09500013) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall.

Alfred Harrison, Chairman Maureen Howarth, Attorney OCD-5/13/2t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18728 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ANDRA L. WATERS Notice is given that Barbara J. Finney, 4226 Betheden Court, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, was on May 06, 2021 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Andra L. Waters who died on April 7, 2021, without a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

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

Barbara J. Finney 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 14, 2021 OCD-5/14/1t _________________________________ MORGAN A. FISHER ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18739 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF NORMA PARKS Notice is given that William Collins, 12125 Black Creek Road, Bishopville, MD 21813 and Barry Lynch, 32573 Frankford School Road, Frankford, DE 19945, were on May 10, 2021 appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Norma Parks who died on February 3, 2021, without a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 10th day of November, 2021.

MAY 14, 2021 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.

William Collins Barry Lynch Personal Representatives 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 13, 2021 OCD-5/13/3t _________________________________

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Talks should begin as wind fight ends It’s all over now, that being the effort of local officials and others to block the wind energy projects slated to be installed off the resort coast in the next couple of years.

The handwriting, as it were, went up on the largest wall available this week, when the Department of Interior approved the first large-scale wind project just 12 miles off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard.

This is despite local opposition there that included representatives of area’s sizable fishing fleet, who worry that the 62 turbines (or 84, depending on the source) to be planted in the sea floor there will disrupt the fish and their commercial fishing-based livelihoods.

What’s more, the Department of Interior more or less acknowledged that was a consideration, but went on to point out that this $2 billion wind farm is just the beginning in President Biden’s push to have 30 gigawatts of generating capacity working offshore by 2030.

Arguments concerning the interruption of smooth and seamless horizons by windmill towers, and the ruination of the peaceful views from the beach and balconies just aren’t going to cut it anymore.

Federal officials, apparently, have already heard that chorus up in New England and discounted it as a major concern.

It’s evident now that the federal embrace of wind energy is complete, that this is the way it’s going to be and that offshore windfarm opponents might as well accept it.

That said, now is the time for officials to start thinking about how Ocean City and adjacent areas might derive some benefit from this.

With former Coastal Bays Program Executive Director Dave Wilson now serving as the Maryland Development Manager for US Wind, whose MarWin project calls for 32 turbines 17 miles offshore, it’s an easy conversation to have.

One would assume those discussions have already begun, but if, for some inexplicable reason, they haven’t, there’s no point in waiting.

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PUBLIC EYE

A power tool fool

The good news is another supplier of nifty power tools is coming to the area. The bad news is this is one more store that will assume I know what I’m doing when I buy something that I have no business having.

It’s a man thing, I suppose.

After all, nothing says you’re a man-card-carrying so-and-so like having a good collection of power tools. The only thing better is having a collection of power tools and being able to brag about it in a manly way.

Ideally, that would be sitting By around on peach baskets ... in a Stewart barn ... on a frosty post-harvest Dobson day ... with one bottle ... and six tin cups ... that had been used to hold nails.

“I’m telling you, boys,” you say to the admiration of everyone, “my Ramset .27 caliber nail gun would drive a spike through the Great Wall of China! Ha ha!”

“Oh yeah?” says the guy in coveralls next to you. “My Flexvolt Max cut-off saw would go through your spikes and carve that wall into single-servings! How do you like that?”

“Wow,” you reply, because you’re an idiot who doesn’t want to be left behind in the great cool tool race, “I gotta get one of those.”

For purposes of background, I received a notice recently that Harbor Freight, which offers “Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices,” is opening a store down the road in Pocomoke. I’m familiar with that outfit because I am that idiot who will buy something from them that I don’t know how to use, but at a great price.

The truth is I am a huge admirer of what power tools can do, but fall a little short in making

them do it.

As a close associate once observed, “You getting a new power tool is like giving a hammer to a fish.”

As it happens, the fish could be owed an apology, because the results might have been better a few years back if the miter saw I bought for a household molding project had been given to the fish instead.

Not long after I completed that job, a contractor friend of mine stopped by, checked out my renovations and said, “Wow! Who did the molding?”

“I did,” I replied. “What do you think?”

“Great job!” he said.

“Really?”

“No! It looks like ----!”

True story, by the way.

It’s not that I don’t try, it’s that I have no ability.

That Ramset .27 caliber bad boy mentioned earlier? I actually have one and I used it ... once. And then spent two days patching bricks because my handiwork didn’t turn out to be so handy and looked like (see molding reference above).

I also have a cool router set that I used ... once, primarily to ruin several good pieces of wood by gouging out a network of squiggly ruts of no use whatsoever.

“What have you got there,” the close associate asked after coming over to see what I was up to.

“Ah, now I see. It’s a grand prix racecourse for slugs. Very nice.”

That said, I may be getting out of woodworking and masonry nailing, now that my uselessness has been confirmed, albeit by a split vote.

Other home improvement adventures await that require none of those skills.

And as it happens Harbor Freight carries a cool little mini welder. I’m sure the fence could use a little touching up. Besides, how hard can it be?

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Letters to the editor Resident upset with bonfire smoke stinking up fresh air Editor, I have lived oceanfront in north Ocean City for the past 25 years and my family and I have enjoyed the perks that ocean front living has offered us: watching waves break, seabirds swooping for fish and dolphins splashing in the distance.

We have also enjoyed sitting on our balcony breathing in the sea air and leaving our windows open, weather permitting. It’s nice to turn the AC off occasionally and flood the rooms with fresh air.

Everything changed for us last summer! We are now assaulted with the smell of smoke that is not coming from cigarettes or cigars.

All of our windows and sliding doors must be closed immediately and we can no longer spend relaxing evenings on the balcony.

The smoke is coming from the numerous bonfires that the town is permitting vacationers to light on the beach. There is not just one bonfire, but many, and night after night the smell of smoke is overwhelming, regardless of wind direction.

Beginning at sundown, we are prohibited from enjoying our home and

must continually run our AC in order to prevent the rooms from smelling like a campground.

The town was eager and swift in enacting the no-smoking ordinance on the beach and Boardwalk, but they have apparently allowed an increase in the number of bonfire permits.

During our 42 years in Ocean City, no one in our family or any of our guests had ever complained about smoking on the beach and we always had the option to move a few yards away from the smoker.

We were more offended by inhaling a mouthful of spray tanning lotion or having a snack covered with it. Now we are all suffering the loss of our fresh air in the evening and can only escape the bonfire smoke by going indoors and closing all the windows.

Our mayor views bonfires as a good thing, but does he suffer the consequences night after night? It doesn’t seem fair to me.

To put it bluntly .... the smell is disgusting and it lingers in our furniture, bedding, carpeting, hair and clothing.

We are forced indoors night after night.

Recently, an overnight guest went to bed early in the evening while our doors and windows were open. When nightfall came and the smell of smoke

began to fill the air, we closed up, but not the windows in the guest’s room.

He awoke around 10 p.m. to the smell of smoke and was fearful that there was a fire in the building.

We assured him that there was no fire; just the smell of smoke in his room and it was coming from the beach bonfires.

Neighbors who walk the beach daily have noticed stacks of burned wood and other trash; remnants of the previous night’s bonfires, along with numerous dogs on the beach whose owners can’t read or believe the city ordinance prohibiting dogs on the beach from May 1-Sept. 30 doesn’t apply to them.

The signs at each dune crossing clearly state that smoking is not allowed, but why are so few allowed to create so much smoke in the evening.

Shouldn’t the same ordinance apply?

Smoke is smoke, regardless of the source!

Brooke Bonds Ocean City

County sheriff’s stance on gun control upsets voter The following letter was sent to Worcester County Sheriff Matthew Crisafulli and forwarded to Bayside Gazette/Ocean City Today Dear Sir, I believe I voted for you when you ran in the last election. It won't happen again if you persist in trying to declare Worcester County a sanctuary

MAY 14, 2021 county.

You have sworn an oath to abide by the laws of Maryland and by your support of sanctuary for gun control, you would not be abiding by that oath.

You would be breaking Maryland law, worse you are encouraging others to do the same. I do not recall you saying when you were elected that you were only going to represent those people with guns.

If you had, I certainly would not have voted for you.

Since it is only your declaration, and not county policy, it is basically for show only. Why? I do not understand what your purpose is for even pressing for this policy.

Considering the lack of trust people have in law enforcement today, this is a bad precedent. If you can determine that you are not going to enforce any gun control laws that are put forth by the Maryland legislature, what other laws can you decide that you are not going to enforce or respect?

You are in essence becoming a vigilante. I truly hope you rethink your position on this matter.

Marie Velong Berlin

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REAL ESTATE REPORT

Real estate industry secures several wins in Md. assembly

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (May 14, 2021) In 2021, the Maryland State Legislature convened on Jan. 13 and adjourned on April 12.

Maryland Realtors issues a report each year on the Maryland Legislative session to summarize the legislation that affects the real estate industry.

Below are a few of the items from the report that did pass (a full report showing bills that did not pass is available at mdrealtor.org): Open Doors to Stronger Neighborhoods: Realtors initiated an advocacy campaign this year called “Open Doors to Stronger Neighborhoods.”

The campaign seeks to expand housing opportunities in Maryland and focused its message on legislators and about 230,000 Marylanders.

Key “Open Doors” legislation for 2021 included: Tax-Free Homebuyer Savings Accounts – HB1178 This legislation allows first-time homebuyers (who have not owned a home in Maryland in the last seven years), the ability to contribute up to $5,000 tax-free (state taxes) a year up to $50,000 total.

The money can be used for any downpayment or closing costs listed on the settlement sheet. The accounts

may only be created by the first-time buyer (does not allow a third-party like a parent to create an account for a child).

Broadband Access: HB 97– creating the Office of Statewide Broadband and HB 1328/SB 824– authorizing joint trenching to enable more cost-effective broadband access.

HB 97/SB 66 – creates a statewide office with the goal of connecting all Maryland households to fast internet by 2026. This law was signed by the governor on April 13.

HB 1328/SB 824 – authorizes local counties to expedite infrastructure projects extending broadband, waive fees and engage in region wide efforts. (Does not apply to local governments in Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission — WSSC).

The state designated $300 million from federal stimulus money to help fund these efforts.

Miscellaneous Bills: Sink Holes Notice HB 399—the bill requires a new paragraph in real estate contracts informing buyers about “dewatering zones” (sink holes). The original bill would have been a multi-page addendum and required the seller to figure out if the property was in a dewatering zone.

– Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty in Ocean City.

Open Air Job Fair offers wide variety of work to applicants (May 14, 2021) Meet prospective employers from across Worcester County and choose from hundreds of seasonal and year-round jobs at the Open Air Job Fair, Wednesday, May 19, at Sturgis Park Pavilion in Snow Hill from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public. Employers offering competitive wages and signing bonuses will be accepting applications and hiring onsite.

Social distancing is in effect, and all participants are asked to wear face coverings. Training and transportation resources will be available.

This event is being hosted by the Town of Snow Hill, Worcester County

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Late Selbyville VFC member honored with scholarship (May 14, 2021) The Carl M. Freeman Foundation, in partnership with Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company, recently announced a $25,000 scholarship in memory of Laura Madara, the Selbyville VFC member who died while responding to a vehicle accident on April 9.

The Laura Madara First Responder Endowed Scholarship was announced at the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 Joshua M. Freeman Valor Awards on Friday, May 7. The annual scholarship will be administered by Delaware Technical Community College and will be for Sussex County women who are interested in See SCHOLARSHIP Page 45

A scholarship has been created in honor of Laura Madara, the Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company member who died while responding to an accident on April 9. The Carl M. Freeman Foundation and SVFC have established the annual scholarship for Delaware Technical Community College female students from Sussex County who are pursuing a career or volunteer as a first responder. Pictured, from left, are Michelle Freeman, chairwoman and president of the Carl M. Freeman Foundation; Travis Timmons, fire chief of the Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company; Matt Sliwa, president of the Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company; Diane and Kenneth Madara, parents of Laura Madara; and Patti Grimes, executive director of the Carl M. Freeman Foundation.

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

DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410289-7192, www. captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast and lunch served Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 8 a.m. - noon and dinner and lite fare served Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 5-9 p.m. Featuring seafood, steaks,and poultry. Daily chef specials. Dine in or carry out available.

■ COASTAL SALT 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-973-7258, www.coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy and dine with the beautiful view of the ocean with Reel Eats & High Spirits. Now open Thursday through Sunday, breakfast, lunch and dinner, 8 a.m. until close. Happy Hour, 2-5 p.m. Wonderful starters, soups, salads, lite fare, and entrees. Famous bone-in ribeye, burgers, crab cakes, tacos, thyme roasted chicken and so much more. Dine in or carry out.

■ 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, 2-5 p.m. with food and drink specials. Early bird daily, 3:305:30 p.m. with special dinner menu. Open Wednesday through Sunday at noon. Closed Monday and Tuesday. 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 6:30 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 410-289-

2599, 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 410289-0990, 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. 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 410289-5121, 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 Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 1-8 p.m.

■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Traditional dining and carry out. Hooper’s Island crab cakes, steamed blue crabs, ultimate seafood feast, fried chicken and more.

MIDTOWN

29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar and lounge. Western Caribbean cuisine with a mix of traditional Eastern Shore favorites.

■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7262, 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 daily, 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.

■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Open everyday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dine in, pickup, carryout and delivery.

■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-6645639, www.longboardcafe.net $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Classic and creative American dishes and cocktails are showcased in a festive, surfthemed setting with weekly specials. Featuring burgers, tacos, prime rib, seafood and more. Closed on Tuesday. Dine-in and curbside pick-up.

■ MACKY’S BAYSIDE BAR & GRILL 5311 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-7235565, www.mackys.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy an open air bar and restaurant featuring beachfront tables and modern American pub food. Featuring bar bites, soups and salads, sandwiches, steaks, seafood and chicken specialties. Wide menu of drinks, beers and wines. Open lunch and dinner, Thursday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.to 10 p.m. Restaurant and bar with fresh seafood, small plates, desserts and cocktails.

■ 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. Open Friday and Saturday, 4-11 p.m.

and Sunday, 1-9 p.m. Happy Hour Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4-7p.m.

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

UPTOWN

91st to 146th streets ■ BAHAMA’S CRABSHACK CARRY OUT & 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. Open 7 days a week for carryout only.

■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel, Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-5241000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere.

Great ambiance, salads, soups, lite fare, cocktails, drink specials and service. Enjoy chef’s specials, crab cakes, salmon, chicken caprese and shrimp scampi. Friday and Saturday is Prime Rib Dinner for $19.95. Open 7 days a week, 4-10 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 Thursday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 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 at 11 a.m.

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Scholarship aims for female EMTs Continued from Page 44 pursuing a career or volunteering as a first-responder. The Carl M. Freeman Foundation is funding $15,000, and the Selbyville VFC has committed to a $10,000 match.

Female students in the Emergency Medical Technician — Basic Certification Course or taking courses in Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Technician, Homeland Security and Emergency Management or Law Enforcement Option programs at Delaware Tech will be eligible for the scholarship.

“Laura had a passion for the state of Delaware and our parks,” her father, Kenneth Madara, said. “We love the idea of creating a lasting memory of Laura through the ability to help women follow in her footsteps and work to help our citizens and visitors enjoy all that Delaware has to offer.”

As a member of the SVFC, Madara served as fire police officer and president of the Ladies Auxiliary. She had also worked with Delaware State Parks for almost 30 years as an enforcement officer at Brandywine Creek State Park and an assistant park superintendent at several other state parks. She was involved with the 4H Club, was a site supervisor for Worcester (County, Md.) Commission on Aging and helped at the Senior Center in Ocean City, Md. She worked with Safe Kids, was a CPR instructor and was a member of the Sussex County and Delaware State fire police associations.

The Carl M. Freeman Foundation Board of Trustees said they were inspired to honor Madara’s passion for giving back and her service to the community via a scholarship that will continue that legacy.

“Throughout her life, Laura Madara was a shining example of what it means to serve your community,” said Michelle Freeman, chairwoman and president of the Carl M. Freeman Foundation. “We hope this scholarship will leave a lasting legacy of what it means to help others and give Sussex County women the opportunity to continue to serve.”

Matt Sliwa, president of the Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company, reiterated Madara’s dedication to the service of others through the parks, fire service, law enforcement and many other avenues, adding that the fire company is honored to help establish the lasting legacy of the scholarship.

“When presented with the opportunity to partner with the Carl M. Freeman Foundation on this scholarship, our members jumped at the idea,” he said. “We are honored to help create a lasting legacy of Laura and the work she did for our great state by creating this endowed scholarship to help women start and further their careers in service to others.”

Visit www.carlmfreemanfoundation.org for more information about the Carl M. Freeman Foundation.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Plantain chips with orange marmalade dip

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (May 14, 2021) The philosophy of possibility precludes probability and therefore places chefs in a distinct situation.

There is no room for doubt as constructive exploration nullifies any notion of chance. Progression is based on hard work and emerges when one has earned it.

Plantains are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia. The edible fruit of the plantain bananas is not eaten raw and has more starch than the common banana familiar to most Americans.

Believe it or not but bananas and

plantains are a gigantic herb. The banana plant, often called a banana tree, is technically regarded as an herbaceous plant, not a tree, because the stem does not contain true woody tissue.

While bananas and plantains are very similar, they are also quite different.

Good luck in trying to peel a green plantain with your fingers. Following is a brief explanation on how to peel a green plantain.

Bring the plantain to room tempera-

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ture. Hold the plantain firmly, using the tip of the knife, slit the plantain along the length of the plantain. Only cut as deep as the peel itself.

For the easiest peeling, make a cut in the middle around the circumference. If you do not need the plantain to be whole, you can simply cut it in half.

Slide the knife just under the edge of the peel, without cutting into the flesh, to help loosen it.

Remove the plantain peel, peeling it to the side rather than lengthwise.

Black bananas are considered rotten and usually thrown away. Plantains that have turned black is a sign they are ripe and ready to use.

Frying plantains is the most popular way to serve them. Simply fill a heavy bottomed pan with enough oil to cover the plantain. Heat the oil to 350 degrees. Fry until crispy and place on a cooling rack.

While the plantains are hot, you will want to season them. The hot surface will act as a glue and absorb the seasoning better than if the surface is allowed to come to room temperature.

Plantains are versatile and are a nice surprise when having company. Consider plantain chips as opposed to potato chips with a mojo dipping sauce. Mojo consists of garlic, fresh parsley, olive oil and lime juice.

How about a plantain fritter or fries?

The starchiness of the plantains holds up well under the process of frying. A crispy exterior with a soft, creamy filling is always a hit.

When entertaining, think out of the box. Instead of serving the plantains on a plate with a bowl of dipping sauce, purchase small, glass martini glasses.

Place the dipping sauce in the bottom of the glass and position the fried plantains upward. This makes for a fun, unique presentation.

Fried plantain martinis can be passed around as an hors d’oeuvre. Each guest has their own order, and it is finger friendly.

The Dollar Store is a great option for purchasing martini glasses. The inexpensive glasses are more durable and can be placed in a dishwasher for fast cleanups.

Espresso cups are another great way to show off your fried plantains and dip.

The cups have a handle which facilitates consumption, they are small which helps one’s budget, and can be set up in advance for buffets.

The Eastern Shore is going to be packed this summer, which means you will be having lots of company.

Plantain chips accompanied with a sweet and spicy orange marmalade dipping sauce is a refreshing appetizer or side. The orange marmalade is a perfect pairing with the tropical plantains.

One element of surprise is key to entertaining. Fried plantain chips with an orange marmalade dipping sauce are a delicious way to start your festivities.

Enjoy!

Orange Marmalade Dipping Sauce ½ cup orange marmalade ¼ cup duck sauce 1/3 cup red pepper jelly 1/8 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 splash of rice vinegar 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger ½ teaspoon lime zest ½ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes a pinch of kosher salt 1. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients until everything is thoroughly blended.

2. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

3. Remove dipping sauce from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature (30 minutes) before serving.

Fried Plantain Chips 2 ripe plantains canola oil for frying sprinkling of kosher salt powdered sugar 1. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the plantains into very thin slices, about 1/8-inch thickness.

2. Pour enough oil into a large, heavy bottomed pot to cover the chips. Heat oil to 350 degrees.

3. Fry the plantain chips in batches until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir them while they are cooking to prevent them from sticking together.

4. Place plantains on a cooling rack underlined with paper towels. Sprinkle a touch of kosher salt and a generous sprinkling of powdered sugar.

5. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

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Crabcake Factory on 120th Street set to be auctioned

PHOTO COURTESY PEGGY REINHOLT

KEEPING WATCH

An owl keeps watch of its nest built high in a tree in the yard of a north Ocean City home.

Army Corps of Engineers get green light for sand restoring (May 14, 2021) The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District (Corps) and the state of Maryland Department of Natural Resources have agreed to allow the Corps to use sand from the outer continental shelf for scheduled beach nourishment as part of its Maryland Shoreline Protection Project.

The agreement gives the state, working in partnership with the Corps, access to 1.3 million cubic yards of sand for the nourishment of 8.3 miles of beach including 7 miles of sand dunes in Ocean City.

“We are proud to partner with the Army Corps and the state of Maryland to support the nourishment of the beaches of Ocean City to improve their ability to withstand severe storms,” said BOEM Director Amanda Lefton.

“This project demonstrates the value of state and federal partnerships to utilize Outer Continental Shelf resources to help reduce risk to communities from climate change by improving the resiliency of the coast.”

Ocean City’s beaches have been replenished five times since 1998, each time using sand resources from state waters. This project requires sand from federal waters. The Corps estimates that since the project began, it has prevented more than $927 million in storm damage.

“This agreement is a fantastic example of interagency coordination between the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the Corps of Engineers,” said Justin Callahan, chief of the Civil Project Management Branch, Corps, Baltimore District. “Beach renourishment is a key component in reducing the risk of coastal storm damage for the Town of Ocean City, and we have worked very closely with our partners to ensure that sand from the Outer Continental Shelf used for this renourishment will be removed in a

manner that has the least impact on the environment.”

“The Atlantic Coast of Maryland Shoreline Protection Project is an excellent example of resource coordination,” said Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio. “It allows us to protect habitat for key species while also supporting outdoor recreation on Ocean City’s beaches, which is a significant economic driver. Working with our federal and local partners, we are able to accomplish these important goals as effectively and efficiently as possible.”

Sand for this project will come from Weaver Shoal located more than 3 miles offshore of Ocean City. Through BOEM-funded cooperative agreements over a number of years, the state has evaluated OCS sand resources for coastal resilience and restoration planning.

The Maryland Geological Survey in the Department of Natural Resources evaluated and consolidated decades worth of offshore data to identify sand resources as well as benthic habitat.

These data were crucial in the selection and design of the Weaver Shoal Borrow Area.

The Corps plans to award a contract for the work in July with construction anticipated to start around Labor Day and to finish prior to Memorial Day 2022.

More frequent and powerful storms along the coastal United States coupled with sea level rise lead to greater demand for sand resources to restore and protect coastal communities and habitats.

BOEM has the authority to convey Outer Continental Shelf sand resources for shoreline resiliency and beach or wetland restoration projects undertaken by federal, state or local governments. The agency uses the findings of more than 30 years of scientific research to inform its leasing decisions.

(May 14, 2021) Alex Cooper Auctioneers, a Towson-based auction house, will auction the turn-key restaurant, Crabcake Factory, USA, located at 12000 Coastal Highway Ocean City.

The starting bid is set at $325,000, with a required initial deposit of $100,000. The timed, online-only auction runs through May 19 at 4 p.m.

The Crabcake Factory, USA restaurant has been in business since 1996 and is considered an Ocean City staple. It has an excellent reputation with a 4.3/5 rating on Google Reviews with more than 1,800 responses.

In the past three years, it has consistently produced over $3 million in annual sales. In 2020, it had approximately $3.4 million of food and beverage receipts, in 2019 approximately $3.5 million, and

$3.34 million in 2018.

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All bidders must complete the pre-registration process no later than Wednesday, May 18 at noon in order to qualify to participate in the bidding process. Online bidding is available through Alex Cooper Auctioneers’ website, crabcakefactory.alexcooper.com.

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COMMUNITY/SCHOOLS CRAFTER OF THE MONTH The Pine’eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines has announced Carol Brown as the May crafter of the month. Brown was born and raised in Catonsville, Maryland. She and her husband, Frank, moved to Anne Arundel County and raised two daughters there. The family frequently spent weekends at the beach in Ocean City and, in 2005, they bought a home in Ocean Pines and lived there part time. By 2013, they retired and moved to Ocean Pines permanently. Brown began crafting at age 5 when her grandmother taught her how to embroider. She has made pillowcases and dresser scarfs. Brown also served as a “craft mom” for both of her daughter’s Girl Scout troops. According to Brown, her true love is working with flowers, and she enjoys doing arrangements and making wreaths. Her mini arrangements in teacups and cork trivets are on display with the Craft Club. View Brown’s projects and other handmade items at the Artisan Gift Shop in White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. The shop is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MUSICAL Surrounded by a limited number of family and friends in socially-distanced seating pods, Worcester Preparatory School hosted back-to-back live performances of its spring musical revue, “A Taste of Broadway,” in the Athletic and Performing Arts Center, March 10-11. Seventeen Upper School thespians and artists combined music, dance and sketches, while performing 15 renditions of songs from nine Broadway musicals. It was led by Director Paulette DeRosa-Matrona, Music Director Christopher Buzby, and Art Director George Zaiser. “Money, Money, Money” from “Mamma Mia” was performed by senior lead C.C. Lizas (center).

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The Ocean City Surf Club presented a $1,200 sponsorship check to the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department recently for its youth program. Pictured, from left, are Travis Davey, recreation manager; and OC Surf Club Vice President Rusty Ruszin and President Tommy Vach.

Cato, Inc. awarded Worcester Preparatory School a $500 ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program grant on April 9. This year’s grant will be applied toward Worcester Prep’s math program. Accepting the check is long-time math teacher Cyndee Hudson and some of her students, Paxton Mault, Kain Crossett, Tyler Netting, Sydney Todorov and Anisha Batra.

RECOGNITION

MEETING The Republican Women of Worcester County held its general meeting on March 25, at Bayside Skillet in Ocean City. Pictured are Melody Clarke, senior regional coordinator of Heritage Action for America, left, and Beth Rodier, president RWWC.

Lion Bill Kahler was awarded the Dr. Arnall Patz Fellowship for his distinguished leadership of the Ocean City Lions' Eye Screening Program. Kahler has organized and led a team of OC Lions to provide in-school Pre-K and Kindergarten eye screenings in the Ocean City area. The Fellowship is named for Dr Patz, a distinguished international leader in the advancement of retinal research and past director of the Wilmer Eye Institute of The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions.

Kahler, left, is pictured with Past OC Lions President John Topfer.

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PHOTO COURTESY IVY SOUTHWARD

PARTNERSHIP MUSICAL Surrounded by a limited number of family and friends in socially-distanced seating pods, Worcester Preparatory School hosted back-to-back live performances of its spring musical revue, “A Taste of Broadway,” in the Athletic and Performing Arts Center, March 10-11. Seventeen Upper School thespians and artists combined music, dance and sketches, while performing 15 renditions of songs from nine Broadway musicals. It was led by Director Paulette DeRosa-Matrona, Music Director Christopher Buzby, and Art Director George Zaiser. Sophomore Cayden Wallace and his backup dancers perform “Singing In The Rain.”

ARBOR DAY The Ocean Pines Garden Club held its annual Arbor Day memorial ceremony on April 8 at Pintail Park in Ocean Pines. Delmarva Chorus Director Carol Ludwig, left, is joined by Arbor Day Chair Ann Shockley, and Bagpiper Mike Castoro.

Maryland’s Lower Shore Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America volunteers partnered with the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund to provide education and awareness about child gun deaths and responsible gun storage through the Be SMART program. Be SMART Moms partnered with the “Lemonade Bookstand” initiative to distribute spring bags stuffed with art supplies, notebooks and snacks to homeless youth in Worcester and Wicomico counties. Pictured are Charlie and Alexis Southward, Linda Powers, Judy Davis and Nanci Osborne with Susan Blaney, food pantry/volunteer coordinator for Diakonia, second from right.

MEETING GUEST Worcester County NAACP officers greet Brooke Lierman, candidate for Maryland Comptroller, at a recent event. Lierman is a mom, attorney, accomplished state legislator and community advocate.

Pictured, from left, are Lierman; Judy Davis, NAACP press; Christine Clark, NAACP treasurer; and Ivory Smith, Worcester County NAACP president.

MATH COMPETITION (Left) Ten Worcester Prep Middle School MATHCOUNTS team members virtually competed in the annual MATHCOUNTS Regional Competition on Feb. 5. WPS MATHCOUNTS coach/math teacher Hunter Causey, left, is pictured with teammates, from left, seventh graders Anisha and Ansh Batra, Sydney Todorov and Tyler Netting; and eighth graders Allen Zhang, Lydia Schwartz and Savannah Palmisano, and WPS MATHCOUNTS coach/math teacher Linda Bragg. Not Pictured: sevenths graders Catherine Cullen, Jude Damouni and Lena Parker. (Right) Two students, Ansh Batra, left, and Zhang, qualified for the Chapter Invitational level by Zhang ranking third and Batra fifth out of 57 competitors. In the Chapter Invitational on Feb. 25, Batra placed first and Zhang second out of 16 competitors, advancing them to the state level. On March 25, the duo competed in the state competition, where Zhang placed 22nd and Batra 31st out of 45 competitors.

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Spring sports season underway for Decatur

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 14, 2021) Stephen Decatur student-athletes would typically be wrapping up their spring season around this time, but because of covid, the teams are just getting started.

While the winter competitive athletic season was canceled, fall sports teams – which always play from midAugust to end of October/beginning of November – started in February this year. All games were finished by April 17, when springs sports teams began practices.

Games for a few teams started late last week, while others kicked of competition this week.

Student-athletes were required to wear masks while playing in their fall sport activities, which included soccer, cross country, football, volleyball, golf and field hockey, but with restrictions lifted they no longer need to.

In addition, as of this week spectators will no longer need to wear masks, but should remain physically distanced in the designated viewing area. Fans of both home and now visiting teams are welcome.

Each spectator must complete a health screening prior to entry into the stadium. Spectators of games outside the stadium (baseball, softball and tennis) are also asked to fill out the questionnaire.

Games will be streamed live on the school’s YouTube channel, SDHS Sports.

“Everyone is excited, big time.

We’re slowly but surely getting back to normal,” said Principal Tom Sites.

“It’s great to get out there.”

Last March, spring sports teams got about a week of practices in before the season was canceled because of covid. Sites said everyone was disappointed when that happened, but he, coaches, athletes, parents and others are looking forward to a spring season this year.

With the season starting later than usual, it will run until about midJune this year, after the seniors graduate on June 2. But, Sites doesn’t

think that will be a problem.

“We’ve got good kids here at Stephen Decatur,” he said. “They’re invested in sports. The seniors want to finish the season with their teams.”

TENNIS: The tennis teams began practice on April 19.

There are nine boys on Coach Steve Berquist’s roster, five of whom have varsity experience. For many of the players, tennis is their main sport.

They have played during the offseason and improved their game, he added.

“They’re all really enjoying playing tennis. It’s been really fun,” he said. “We [would have been] loaded last year, and Steve Berquist we should still be pretty good this year.

We’re strong from the top to the bottom.”

The team will be led by captains, and singles players, junior Noah Fisher and senior Aaron Cohen.

Berquist said Fisher has been the No. 1 singles players for the past three years and he hasn’t lost a match in the Bayside Conference South.

Berquist said the team hopes to go undefeated in the Bayside South and win a conference championship this year.

“I’ve been impressed with their dedication to getting their game better,” Berquist said. “We’re J. Greenwood glad to just get the season in. The kids just want to be out there playing.”

Nine girls are playing this season.

The group will be led by senior captain Emily Stitely. Playing first singles, she is the only one with varsity match experience.

Coach Jamie Greenwood said the girls are happy to be out on the court playing. He is also excited to be back coaching them.

“Not having a lot of experience will be a bit of a challenge. We’re working on a lot of fundamentals,” Greenwood said. “With the inexperience, I just want them to improve, work hard and be competitive. The girls will gain experience, which will carry over to next year. We’re getting into competition mode and getting the girls into a routine of playing.”

SOFTBALL: Six of the 14 players on Coach Scott Kurtz’s roster have varsity experience. For many of them, softball is their main sport.

“The talent is there and I’m anxious to see how this team comes together. We may not have the quantity, but the quality is there,” Kurtz said. “I’m blessed with having some good kids.

They’ve put in the time, they’re seaScott Kurtz soned and ready to get back into school ball.”

Kurtz said the group is fine-tuning and he is trying to find the right positions for each player.

The team has depth on the mound, with several quality pitchers, including juniors Skylar Griffin and Abby Wesche.

Leading the team will be captains, seniors Brooklyn Pugner (first base) and Katie Wrench (second base), and junior Zoe Rayne, who is out with an ACL injury.

The team kicked off the season with a 23-0 victory over Wicomico last Friday. The Seahawks shut out Snow Hill, 5-0, on Monday and Pocomoke, 18-0, on Wednesday.

Kurtz said the goal is to win a conference championship.

“The kids I coach are the best. It’s a great atmosphere to be around,” Kurtz said. “It’s a joy getting to know the kids and their families. It’s about the journey and the memories. I want the seniors to have the best season and memories they can and for the

younger kids to learn from them.”

BASEBALL: Coach Rich Ferro has a big group this season, with 19 players on the varsity roster. Less than quarter have varsity experience, so he’s been mixing it up to see who plays best at each spot.

The squad and the other spring sports teams did have a few weeks of fall practices, which was beneficial, Ferro said.

“It’s a good group of kids. We have a lot of young, athletic players, but not a Rich Ferro whole lot of high school baseball experience,” Ferro said. “With 19 guys, there’s a lot of competition for positions. The goal is to compete and to win every inning. If we can do that, the rest will take care of itself.”

There is depth on the mound, Ferro said. Senior Evan Truitt, who plans to play for Charleston Southern University, is the Decatur team’s “No. 1 arm,” Ferro said.

He has been positive and a good leader along with junior catchers Ashten Snelsire and Jack Quisgard, the coach added.

The team opened the season with a 1-0 win over Snow Hill on Monday and an 11-0 victory over Pocomoke on Wednesday.

BOYS’ LACROSSE: Coach “Hoffy” Hoffman said the coaching staff and players are excited to be back on the field after missing last season when they were “expecting big things.”

This season, Hoffman said, is dedicated to the players who were seniors last year that didn’t get a chance to compete in their final high school lacrosse season.

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All happy to be back after no sports last yr. swing of things.

“It’s almost like starting from square one again … but last week, things started clicking,” Hoffman said. “The guys want Hoffy Hoffman to compete against each other and the fire started burning. They’re pick up on the things they’ve forgotten. I can see things coming together. It will be interesting to see how things progress.”

Of the 26 players on Hoffman’s squad, 10 are seniors and they all have varsity experience.

“We have a lot of seniors this year and we’d like for them to go out with something to remember,” Hoffman said.”A lot of guys are contributing and going above and beyond. We have a lot of strong leaders.”

There is no JV program, so all of the underclassmen will have an opportunity to gain varsity experience this year.

Adding Assistant Coach Jordan Kopf has also been beneficial, Hoffman said.

Hoffman has named seniors John James (long stick midfield), Riley Rayne (defense) and Aidan Morrison (midfield), and junior Luke Bahlman (midfield) as captains.

Hoffman said the goals are for the players to stay positive and to con-

tinue to work hard. They would also like to win a Bayside championship.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE: Lindsay Owens has taken over the girls’ varsity lacrosse program. She moved to the area from Illinois in March 2020 and is looking forward to leading the team this season.

Owens is pleased with the effort she has seen so far and proud of the girls for coming together and for their willingness to try new things.

“So far it’s going awesome.

We’re Lindsay Owens throwing a lot of new stuff at them – new offensive and defensive sets – and they’re trying their best,” she said.

“They’re learning and picking it up well. They’re being open and flexible and doing a great job.”

Owens said the girls show up and work hard and are dedicated and committed to playing well and being successful.

The five weeks of fall practices in September and October were beneficial and it gave the girls an opportunity to get the rust off, she said.

In addition to mastering the new offense and defense, midfield transitions and developing as a team,

Owens said the main goal is for the team to win a Bayside title, and the group is off to a good start. The team kicked off the season with a 7-6 victory over Parkside last Friday.

“It was an awesome game. Tied 33 at half, then went to 6-4 Decatur up throughout the second half. Parkside tied it up 6-6 with about two minutes left in the game,” Owens said. “We got the draw control and with 30 seconds left [Sadie Kauffman] scored to make it 7-6. We won the draw again and with seven seconds left Parkside caused a turnover and tried to bring it up field. We stopped them at half field and time ran out giving us the win.”

Leading the 20-player team are juniors Darby Moore (attack/midfield) and Meredith Eitel (defense), and seniors Brityn Lyra Leonard (attack), Tori Mueller (midfield), Mary Mergott (midfield) and Julianna Fohner (defense).

A majority of the players have varsity experience, Owens said, and the senior leadership is strong.

TRACK: Participation is down a bit, but 40 athletes are competing in track and field this season.

With no outdoor track season since 2019, Coach Jody Stigler said it’s almost two years worth of new participants at once.

Jody Stigler

“So far it’s been going pretty well.

Everyone’s excited to be out there,” Stigler said. “A lot of kids are new, or new-ish. A few have done outdoor track before - I would say less than a

third.”

The track and field athletes began practice on April 19. The first meet was held on Wednesday, and Stigler was able to get a better idea who performs best in which events.

Normally, the season would end Memorial Day Weekend, but now the last meet – the Bayside Conference championship – is scheduled for June 16.

There will be a few less meets this year, and they will consist of only three schools. Usually, meets range from six to 10 schools.

Stigler said both the Decatur girls’ and boys’ teams are young, and it will “be interesting to see how they grow.” The goal, he added, is for everyone to improve throughout the season.

He will look to juniors Aeddan Jones (discus, shot put), Tristan Dutton (mid-distance, distance) and Owen Mielnik (pole vault), and seniors Liam Foley (mid-distance, distance) and Jessica Janney (high, long and triple jumps) to lead the group.

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Several Worcester Prep Upper School students earned recognition for their performance during the winter basketball/cheerleading season. Pictured, from left, are Kate Abbott (Coaches Award, cheerleading), Baylie Holmes (Most Spirited, cheerleading), Olivia Mattingly (Most Improved, cheerleading), Jack Gardner (Most Improved, varsity basketball), Brice Richins (MVP, varsity basketball), Griffin Jones (Coaches Award, varsity basketball), C.C. Lizas (Coaches Award, varsity basketball), Lily Baeurle (MVP, varsity basketball) and Sophia Ludt (Most Improved, varsity basketball

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Computer science teacher gets technology externship (May 14, 2021) Local business, Cards Technology, and Worcester Technical High are partnering with the Maryland Chamber Foundation to provide a unique teaching externship for Mary Miller, a Computer Science PLTW teacher, at the Newark school.

The new collaboration will take place this summer and will provide Miller with a fourweek working externship at Cards Technology.

Ultimately, this opportuMary Miller nity will allow her to teach students about potential careers and needed skills in the computer science and technology fields through her own experience at Cards.

“My goal is to be able to tie curriculum to real-world applications by designing and implementing classroom activities that will add relevance and meaning to my students classroom learning,” she said. “This experience will also enable me to have deeper and more enriching classroom discussions with my students to give them an idea of pathways they can pursue after high school and into our local businesses.”

In this externship, Miller will witness firsthand the type of work IT professionals, like those at Cards Technology, engage in on a daily basis with hopes that she will then be able to better prepare her students for work in this industry.

Sam Card, founder and CEO of Cards Technology, made it clear that he be-

lieves that smart, hard-working and curious teachers are the heart of the community.

“We applaud the unwavering commitment teachers in this area have for their students,” Card said. “I cannot wait to work with Mary, and I am hoping her involvement in this partnership will help her identify how computer science skills can propel area students toward exciting future careers and opportunities.”

When asked why she wants to participate in the teacher externship program, Miller said that she believes programs like this have a positive and long-lasting impact on businesses, teachers and students.

“I believe this project will help expand the number of integrated and standalone computer science classes offered in schools and increase the participation of students in those classes,” she said. “I also believe that introducing more teachers to the latest computing trends and skills that are needed in these fields will bring more relevance to classrooms. These experiences and activities will lead to more computer science pathways for more students on the Eastern Shore, which will better enrich our communities.”

“We know teachers have a powerful impact on the lives of their students and on our communities,” Card said. “I am excited to work with Mary, a teacher in my own community, to provide an experience that I believe our local workforce is looking for. I believe that this program will ultimately bridge the gap in the talent pipeline by building relationships between teachers and businesses.”

Raffle replaces nixed boat show (May 14, 2021) The Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club’s annual Boat Show provides the organization with funds to support many programs for area youth.

The show was canceled this year because of covid, so the group has organized a raffle to help raise funds for the community and youth programs, with five prizes available.

The Boat Show door prize, a pontoon boat and 50 hp motor, donated by North Bay Marine for over 35 years, is first prize.

Second prize is a 14-foot Jon Boat and 25hp Mercury motor, donated by A Plus Marine Services. A trailer is included.

Third prize is a Jet Ski donated by

Bayside Jet Drive and a Jet Ski dock donated by A Plus Marine Services.

The fourth prize is a condo for the week of the White Marlin Open in August, plus $1,000. Both have been donated by the Optimist Club.

The fifth prize is $1,000 worth of canvas work donated by A Plus Marine Services.

The cost is $10 for one ticket, $25 for three and $50 for 10. The drawings will be held May 20.

Tickets are available from Optimist members and each Saturday at the Ocean Pines Farmers Market.

Call Charlie Dorman at 443-8803602, Charles Smith at 410-641-6746, or Lew Frey 410-641-6361 for information.

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Assateague Island Alliance recently purchased a refurbished golf cart to be used by the Assateague Island National Seashore Pony Patrol. Marcus Urioste, pony patrol volunteer, is pictured.

Assateague group adds golf cart to support pony patrol (May 14, 2021) Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), the official Friends Group of Assateague Island National Seashore (ASIS), recently purchased a refurbished golf cart to be used by the Assateague Island National Seashore Pony Patrol.

The Pony Patrol volunteers play an active role in protecting the islands visitors and wildlife.

Visitors often try to feed, pet and get too close to the Assateague wild horses. The role of Pony Patrol volunteers is to educate the public and interrupt harmful interactions that may occur when visitors and horses share space.

This cart enhances the effectiveness of these volunteers to quickly intervene and prevent potential campsite raids by habituated horses or to move the horses safely off the road.

Pony Patrol volunteers have an arduous assignment. They perform their duties entirely outdoors, constantly exposed to the heat, sun and biting insects, and they must maintain good people skills while interacting with the public.

Pony Patrol volunteers undergo specialized training and work at least

one four-hour shift a day for a minimum of three months.

“We are beyond grateful for the continued support of our donors through a challenging year with unprecedented stress on our public lands, wildlife and the people that manage them,” said Nancy Gaither, board president. “Thank you, Pony Patrol, and thank you to our donors and supporters for making this achievement possible. All of these efforts are helping to keep the horses from getting comfortable with humans, so that they won’t approach people looking for food, including hanging out in traffic.”

Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), a 501(c)3 organization, is the official Friends Group to benefit Assateague Island National Seashore. All gifts of donation support Assateague Island’s Alliance’s mission to promote the awareness, education, and protection of Assateague Island National Seashore’s wildlife and natural resources for the enjoyment of current and future generations.

For more information, call 443614-5375 at or email outreachAIA@gmail.com.

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Simons brothers start ‘Only Positive Stories’ initiative (May 14, 2021) Worcester Prep faculty and students wore “Stay Positive” T-shirts to school recently in support of two freshmen who created a website about spreading positivity.

Brothers, Dylan and Hunter Simons, who split their time between Seaford, Delaware, and Ocean City, are co-founders of a motivational new website, Only Positive Stories: www.onlypositivestories.com.

The boys developed the concept to inspire the global community to share uplifting stories by encouraging people to focus on the positive and making a difference.

Their optimism is even more compelling given they were once orphans in Siberia Russia who were adopted at age 2 by Dr. Richard and Sharon Simons.

After reading about their family’s incredible journey of trials, tribulations and determination to navigate international adoption on their web-

Worcester Prep students earn finalist status (May 14, 2021) The Eastern Shore Literacy Association announced that 14 Worcester Preparatory School students earned finalist status in the Young Authors Contest for short story or poetry.

Each finalist finished in the top three of their respective category/grade level.

Worcester Prep students who placed first through third are: Grade 1: Poetry, first, Charlize Damouni (Lewes); Short Story, second, Isabella Brueckner (Ocean City) Grade 2: Poetry, first, Serena Jaoude (Lewes); Short Story, third, Madelyn Bobenko (Berlin) Grade 3: Poetry, first, Lea Jaoude (Lewes) Grade 5: Poetry, third, Ellie Phillips (Ocean City); Short Story, first, Ryan Shipp (Rehoboth Beach); third, Rani Yonker (Berlin) Grade 6: Poetry, second, Gabriella Damouni (Lewes); Short Story, second, Mia Jaoude (Lewes) Grade 7: Short Story, third, Jude Damouni (Lewes) Grade 8: Short Story, second, Landon Schul (Ocean City) Grade 9: Poetry, second, Sara Freih (Rehoboth Beach); third, Madi Nechay (Hebron).

site, it is no surprise the boys wanted to share their experience of positivity with the world.

To enhance their Only Positive Stories mission, the scholar-athletes launched a coordinating “Find Your Strong” (in you) merchandise line to not only think positive but to also wear positive, from athletic teams to academics.

The merchandise is available on their website and a portion of the proceeds are donated to local animal charities.

Furthermore, the brothers most recently teamed up with the Worcester County CASA/Mentoring Program where they are implementing the “Find Your Strong” campaign to help local youth and encourage more students to join them on this new venture.

Worcester Prep freshmen, adopted brothers from Russia, Dylan and Hunter Simons, of Ocean City and Seaford, Delaware, created a website about spreading positivity.

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WORLD WAR II

‘Operation Brevity’ delivers mixed results

By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (May 14, 2021) This week, 80 years ago, Commonwealth forces in North Africa launched a limited offensive against Erwin Rommel’s Axis forces. Before delving into the particulars of that operation, let’s reacquaint ourselves with the history.

Libya was an Italian colony, and had been so since the Kingdom of Italy wrested it from the Ottoman Empire in 1912. It was bordered on the west and south by the French colonies of Tunisia, Algeria and modern-day Chad and Niger. It was bordered on the east by British-dominated Egypt.

When the Italians declared war on the British and French on June 10, 1940, their colony was surrounded on three sides by enemies. However, on June 22, France executed an Armistice with Germany and ceased fighting. On Sept. 9, 1940, the Italian Tenth Army, under the command of Spanish Civil War veteran, Mario Berti, crossed the Egyptian border and advanced 60 miles east into Egypt, stopping at Sidi Barrani, 240 miles west of Alexandria.

Commonwealth forces launched a counter-offensive, on Dec. 9, 1940,

destroying the Tenth Army, and advancing all the way to El Agheila, which is 479 miles from Tripoli.

Concerned about the adverse effects on the Italian government headed by dictator Benito Mussolini, Adolph Hitler decided to send German troops to Libya under the command of Gen. Erwin Rommel. Almost immediately upon arriving, in February 1941, Rommel took the offensive and began driving Commonwealth forces out of Libya. However, he was unable to conquer the Libyan port of Tobruk and, instead, was forced to lay siege to it.

Tobruk, 93 miles west of the Egyptian border, lay astride the Axis supply route and, without its elimination, the Axis were now at their limit.

While besieging Tobruk, Rommel was concerned about his eastern flank, so he sent Col. Maximilian von Herff, with elements of the German 15th Panzerdivision and the Italian Trento Motorized Infantry Division, commanded by Luigi Nuvoloni, to capture the coast towns of Bardia, Musaid, and Sollum and Ft. Capuzzo and Halfaya Pass, in April of 1941.

Bardia is a town of 9,000, located on the Mediterranean Coast of Libya, 75 miles east of Tobruk. Sollum is a

town of 14,000 located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, in the northwest corner of Egypt, five miles from the Libyan border. Musaid is a town of 7,000 and is located four miles west of Sollum, two miles inside the Egyptian border. Ft. Capuzzo is located just inside the Libyan border, eight miles south of Sollum. Halfaya Pass is located seven miles east of the Libyan border and 1.6 miles from the Mediterranean Sea. The pass was important as the passage across the Akabah el-Kebir escarpment.

Although Italian equipment and arms had proved inferior to that of the British, the British arms and equipment were proving inferior to that of the Germans, but help was on the way for the British. Churchill had decided to run the gauntlet of the Mediterranean with a shipment of some 300 tanks, rather than sail around Africa.

“Operation Brevity” was almost a reconnaissance-in-force, in preparation for the offensive — “Operation Battleaxe” — which would be launched upon the receipt of the new tanks.

On May 15, 1941, on the order of Commander-in-Chief, Middle East

Command, Gen. Archibald Wavell, three columns commanded by Brig.

Gen. W. H. D. “Strafer” Gott advanced west. “Strafer” Gott’s objectives were limited: Sollum, Halfaya Pass and Musaid on the Egyptian side, and Ft. Capuzzo on the Libyan side, of the border.

His forces included in The Coast Group, The Rifle Brigade, artillery and anti-tank guns; in the center column, a battalion each of the Durham Light Infantry, Coldstream Guards and Scots Guards, an anti-tank battery and 24 Matilda Mark II tanks; in the southern column, 29 Cruiser tanks, 28 light tanks, a regiment of armored cars and an anti-tank battery.

Defending Halfaya Pass were two companies of the elite Bersaglieri, with anti-tank guns, commanded by Col. Ugo Montemurro. Eventually the Commonwealth forces captured the position, at a cost of seven tanks.

However, Col. von Herff said that Col. Montemurro’s Bersaglieri had defended Halfaya Pass, “...with lionlike courage until the last man against stronger enemy forces. The greatest part of them died faithful to the flag.”

By 10:15 P.M., Musaid was captured. Ft. Capuzzo was taken at midContinued on Page 57

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George and Emily Tunis recently donated $20,000 to Atlantic General Hospital Foundation’s anniversary celebration. Pictured, from left, are Kam LaBrunda, AGH development coordinator; Michael Franklin, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital; the Tunises, owners of Hardwire, LLC; Sara Hambury, 28th anniversary celebration committee chair; Todd Ferrante, chair of the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation Board; and Toni Keiser, vice president of public relations for Atlantic General Hospital.

Tunis family donates $20K to AGH (May 14, 2021) George and Emily Tunis recently donated $20,000 to Atlantic General Hospital Foundation’s anniversary celebration.

To date, they have given more than $50,000 through financial and in-kind contributions to the foundation, which is planning a modified version of its anniversary celebration due to the covid-19 pandemic.

The annual celebration is the local hospital’s largest fundraising event of the year,

which commemorates its opening in 1993.

In lieu of an in-person event, the fundraiser will rely on sponsorships, donations from its invitees, and proceeds from an online auction.

The elimination of the overhead expenses of a traditional in-person party allows contributions from sponsors, like the Tunises, to go directly to support Atlantic General Hospital’s mission to provide a coordinated care system with access to quality care, personalized serv-

ice and education to create a healthy community.

They own and operate Hardwire, LLC located in Pocomoke, a world-class designer and producer of composite-based armor systems for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps, the U.S. State Department, U.S. law enforcement officers, and for critical domestic infrastructure protection.

In 2012, George was named an Ernst & Young “Entrepreneur of the Year” for See DONATIONS Page 58

Continued from Page 56 day at a cost of five tanks. However, by 2:45 p.m., the Germans had retaken the Fort and 70 prisoners.

Lt. Col. Hans Kramer was dispatched with a battalion of tanks and a battery of “88s” to reinforce the beleaguered Axis forces. There was no tank in the world that could stand against the German “88.” The next day, more reinforcements under the command of Gen. Baron Hans-Karl von Esebeck, were dispatched. Musaid and Sollum were shortly abandoned. The Commonwealth retained Halfaya Pass — but not for long.

Commonwealth forces lost at least 206 men, five tanks destroyed and a further 13 damaged. Italian losses were 395, of which 347 were captured.

On May 26, 1942, the Axis launched “Operation Scorpion,” commanded by Col. von Herff, to recover Halfaya Pass.

Along with the Pass, 40 prisoners, nine field guns, seven Matilda tanks and two light tanks were taken.

The stage was now set for “Operation Battleaxe.”

Next week: “Sink the Bismarck” Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.

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Covid impacts AGH fundraiser (May 14, 2021) Atlantic General Hospital Foundation is planning a modified version of its anniversary celebration due to the covid-19 pandemic.

The annual event is the local hospital’s largest fundraising event of the year, which commemorates its opening in 1993.

“As we continue to prioritize the health and safety of our community, we have reimagined the 28th anniversary celebration as ‘The Party to Which You Give, but Don’t Go,’ and your support of this year’s fundraiser is more important than ever,” said Michael Franklin, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital. “Health care organizations were hit hard by the covid-19 pandemic, and our local hospital is no exception. Throughout the pandemic, it has become increasingly evident that supporting our healthcare workers and ensuring the future of quality healthcare at Atlantic General Hospital is so critical for our community.”

In lieu of an in-person event, the

fundraiser will rely on sponsorships, donations from its invitees, and proceeds from an online auction.

The elimination of the overhead expenses of a traditional in-person party will allow all funds raised to go directly to support Atlantic General Hospital’s mission to provide a coordinated care system with access to quality care, personalized service and education to create a healthy community.

Anyone who gives $100 or more will receive 24-hour advance VIP access to place their max bids in the online auction. Advance VIP access will begin at 12 a.m. on May 20. The auction will open to the public at 12 a.m. on May 21. It end at 11:59 p.m. on May 28.

Send an email to Joy Stokes at jstokes@atlanticgeneral.org with your name, a photo, and a brief message celebrating Atlantic General Hospital

by May 21. For the 17th consecutive year, Kelly Foods Corporation is the Legacy Sponsor.

Donations benefit AGH Foundation’s anniversary event Continued from Page 57 the State of Maryland. Emily joined Hardwire in January 2012 and has been involved in a variety of technology development programs focused on transitioning new systems to both military and commercial users.

At Hardwire, she is responsible for business development and operations.

Emily has been a member of the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation since 2016, co-chair of the Anniversary Celebration since 2017, and currently serves as the secretary for the board of directors.

For more information, to make a donation, or view the auction, visit www.agh.care/agh28. 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 Joy Stokes, event coordinator, at jstokes@atlanticgeneral.org or call the foundation office at 410-641-9671.

Tickets on sale for film screening (May 14, 2021) Join Assateague Coastal Trust to watch Wild and Scenic Film Festival’s “Our Food Future” from the comfort and safety of your own home, live on Thursday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m.

A two-hour program, featuring nine short films, “Our Food Future” explores how growing food affects the planet in a multitude of ways.

From monocrops and tilling to vertical farming and rotational grazing, this program explores questions of “to till or not to till,” biodynamic and organic, among others. At the root of it all, how can we grow food with practices that heal the planet and nourish our health?

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is building a network of grassroots organizations connected by a common goal of

using film to inspire activism.

Now, attendees on Delmarva can support their own local advocates for the environment by attending Assateague Coastal Trust’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour event – “Our Food Future.”

Ticket sales benefit the E3 Initiative For Citizen Engagement On The Lower Shore, a collaborative of five Maryland nonprofit organizations, including Assateague Coastal Trust, Center for Progressive Reform, Chesapeake Legal Alliance, Waterkeepers Chesapeake, and the Environmental Integrity Project that began in 2019.

Their work focuses on enforcement of environmental laws, advocacy for policy reform, create a level playing field for the small and sustainable

Nonprofit presented $10,000 (May 14, 2021) The Parker Foundation, a family foundation committed to supporting grassroots groups that directly benefit humans and animals in communities they live in, recently awarded $10,000 to Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity).

This was the 10th consecutive year the Parker Foundation awarded $10,000 to the local organization.

GOLD, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides emergency assistance for urgent needs like housing, utilities, and basic needs for children and vulnerable adults, is grateful for the years of support from the Parker Foundation.

“It’s difficult to put into words how impactful this level of support is for

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our Emergency Services Program,” said GOLD Executive Director Nicholas Cranford. “Without dedicated community members like Bob and Marsha Parker of the Parker Foundation, GOLD could never keep up with the level of need our neighbors are currently facing. On behalf of those we serve, all of us at GOLD want to offer our deepest appreciation to the Parker Foundation.”

In 2020, GOLD assisted 59 families, including 82 adults and 64 children with funding provided by the Parker Foundation.

For more information about GOLD’s programs and services, visit www.WorcesterGOLD.org.

farmer, and use community organizing for citizen engagement.

“ACT has been bringing the Wild and Scenic Film Festival to Delmarva every fall for the past 10 years and we’re excited to now add a second event with this exclusive showing of ‘Our Food Future,’” said Assateague Coastal Trust President Jim Rapp. “Delmarva is the region’s bread basket with important agriculture and fishing industries. The future of farming on Delmarva will be dependent upon finding more sustainable ways to grow our food.”

This event is sponsored locally by Future Harvest, and the festival is sponsored nationally by Peak Designs, Klean Kanteen, Earth Justice and Sierra Nevada.

“Our Food Future” will be aired on May 20. Virtual lobby doors open at 6:30 p.m. and films start at 7 p.m.

Ticket prices begin at $10 each, with family packages available. Raffle prize tickets available.

Tickets can be purchased at www.actforbays.org/our-food-future.

Crossword answers from page 60

HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 It could be that you are very aware of things going on around you this week, Aries. Unfortunately, many of them will be out of your control. Still, keep an open mind.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Relax and settle down for a few days, Taurus. Take some time to enjoy the people around you and try to travel to some new locales along the way. A little vacation can be helpful.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Don’t be surprised if some relatively minor details cause a setback in the days ahead, Gemini. Some heightened focus might be in order. Try to zone in.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if you need to confront someone this week, do so tactfully. Remember the adage about catching more flies with honey. You’ll find that tactic is handy.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, this week could become a tad challenging as strong astrological energies are affecting people’s emotions.

Maintain your composure at all costs.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Your organizational skills are about to increase productivity ten-fold this week, Virgo. Don’t be afraid to take big chances and even grab the helm on a large project.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, write down new goals, as it seems your emotions have changed over the past several days. This way you can channel your ambitions accordingly.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, this week you dare to go against the grain and make your voice hear. Embrace your self-confidence and don’t hesitate to take on a leadership role.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Your presence will be remarkable this week, Sagittarius. You radiate confidence and energy for all to see, and the people around you could be counting on you for leadership.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 It’s not possible to transform the people you know with a magic wand or a twinkle of your nose, Capricorn. Let others be who they are and appreciate their individuality.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, if you are feeling a bit neglected and unloved this week, ask your partner for some support. He or she will take the cue and the spark will reignite.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Some conflicts within the family have you serving as peacemaker, Pisces.

Negotiate with others to resolve their differences.

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Police charge Hondurans with rape

POLICE/COURTS

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (May 14, 2021) Two men who were in the United States illegally were arrested by Ocean City Police this week and charged with raping two teenagers.

Brothers Bayron David OviedoDiaz, 22, and Onan Alberto OviedoDiaz, 24, of Honduras were arrested on April 6 at a hotel near 112th Street and Coastal Highway. The older brother, Onan, was charged with first-degree rape while Bayron was charged with second-degree rape.

Police said a 13-year-old identified as “Juvenile Victim 1” called 911 at 2:11 a.m. on May 6 from 127th Street and said she needed the police, before hanging up. Police looked for the teenager in the area but had no success.

The teenager called 911 again at 2:52 a.m. from 144th Street, and the Fenwick Island Delaware State Police Department was able to locate her near Route 1 in Fenwick Island.

Police discovered that the girl was listed as missing by the Montgomery County Police Department and the Concord California Police Department, and it was determined that she was a victim of human trafficking.

Ocean City Police detectives interviewed Juvenile 1, who said she and another girl, identified by police as a

Christopher Scott Walls, 48, of Ocean City was arrested by Ocean City Police at 2 a.m. on May 4 on Coastal highway near 52nd Street and charged with DIU, driving with an expired license and various other charges.

Police said Walls was stopped after he was spotted speeding and swerving outside of his lane numerous times. It was determined, police said, that Walls was under the influence of alcohol. Police added that during the investigation, Walls told the officer, “My wife, she works for the mayor. Can I call her,” and “What do you want me to do, lie to you? I’m drunk. I’ve been drinking. I should not have drove.” Walls became uncooperative with the officers, police reported, and was eventually taken to the public safety building where he was processed.

14-year-old Juvenile 2, came to Ocean City with two Hispanic men who were in their early 20s.

The men, Juvenile 1 said, tried to have sex with both girls, and one of the men had a machete with him in the hotel room.

Police met with the B. Oviedo-Diaz second teenager at the hotel who was by herself and said she did not want to stay there. Instead, she told police, she wanted to go home.

Juvenile 2 told police who the two men O. Oviedo-Diaz were, saying they were brothers. Bayron, she said, was 22 years old, and Onan was 24.

While the group was in Ocean City, the juvenile told police, Bayron and Onan tried to have sex with her and the other teenager. At one point while they were at the hotel, she told police, Bayron succeeded.

Juvenile 2 also told police that Onan pulled the machete out on Juvenile 1 and threatened to kill her if she did not have sex with him. At that point, the girl told police, the two teenagers ran out of the room in fear

for their life.

Police said the second juvenile told them what kind of car the brothers were driving, and that the machete was either in the hotel room or the car. She was then taken to Atlantic General hospital, police said, where a sexual assault forensic examination was performed. After performing the exam, a nurse at the facility said there was evidence of sexual activity on Juvenile 2, according to police.

Later that afternoon, on May 6, detectives executed a search warrant at the hotel and in the vehicle, which belonged to Bayron. Several pieces of evidence were retrieved, police said, including sheets, a comforter, a blanket, and kitchen knife from the hotel room, as well as a large knife in Bayron’s vehicle.

Both men were located at the hotel, police said, and placed under arrest.

During the investigation, police noted, Onan told detectives he “digitally penetrated” Juvenile 1’s vagina, though he denied threatening the victim with a machete.

Bayron, police added, admitted to having intercourse with Juvenile 2.

He also told detectives that his brother never pulled the machete out on the girls, police said.

Both men were taken to police headquarters where they were processed.

Admitted DUI

Resisting arrest Sky Marie Turner, 37, of Marietta, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City Police at 8:53 p.m. on May 6 near Wicomico Street and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest among other charges.

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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 59 that Turner refused to leave the bar, and when one officer approached her, she yelled, “What the f*** do you want?” The officer smelled alcohol on Turner’s breath and told her she caused a problem at the bar and was told to leave, police said.

Turner walked up to the bouncer until he was up against the wall, police said. The officer told her to identify herself, but she she refused. By refusing to identify herself, police added, she hindered the investigation and was placed under arrest. According to police, Turner resisted arrest when officers tried to place her in handcuffs, though she eventually complied.

Assaulting an officer Whitney Anne Kricke, 32, of Millsboro was arrested by Ocean City Police at just past 4 p.m. on May 7 near Fourth Street and St. Louis Avenue and charged with second-degree assault.

Police said Kricke was in a vehicle that appeared suspicious because the headlights were on and a reflective sunshade was covering the front windshield. When the officer approached the vehicle, police said, he smelled marijuana and asked if Kricke and the other individual in the vehicle were okay.

The officer also asked when the last time they smoked marijuana was, and was told earlier that day, according to police. Kricke was asked how much marijuana was in the vehicle, police said, and she told the officer there were two glass pipes and an ounce of “weed,” adding, “Well, now you’re going to take all my weed and I just spent

$300 on it.”

During the investigation, Kricke became agitated with the officers and claimed they were being harassed and that she was going to sue the police department, police said. Her aggressive actions, police said, caused the officers to attempt to place handcuffs on Kricke, and she began screaming, “Get off of me,” and “Help,” numerous times. Kricke grabbed one of the officer’s legs and squeezed it as she continued to scream, police noted, until she was eventually detained. She was placed under arrest and processed.

Jumping curbs Jason Alan Moore, 35 was arrested

by Ocean City Police at 1:15 a.m. on Sunday near 19th Street and Baltimore Avenue and charged with DUI of alcohol and drugs and various other charges.

Police said Moore crashed his vehicle into a curb, damaging a wheel and tire. When the officers looked at tire marks leading to the crashed car, police said, it appeared Moore swerved off the road and back on before coming to a rest. “The f**king curb jumped out of nowhere,” Moore told police, before saying it was “no big deal.”

An investigation revealed Moore was under the influence of alcohol and had taken Zoloft and Suboxone earlier in the day, according to police, and once detained, he became belligerent and started shouting at the officers and yelling at a pair of women walking by.

When Moore was placed in the squad car, police said, he told the officer he was going to move to Florida to avoid charges. Moore was taken to the pub-

lic safety building where he was processed. During processing, police added, Moore refused to submit to a breathalyzer, give his address, and sign any paperwork.

DUI Malik Anthony Bratcher, 44, of New Castle, Delaware was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday near the convention center on Coastal Highway and charged with DUI among other charges.

Police said Bratcher was stopped for speeding and several other traffic in-

fractions and it was determined he was intoxicated. A further investigation revealed Bratcher was driving without a license, police said. During the traffic stop, police added, Bratcher began yelling “Black Lives Matter,” and “Floyd, Floyd, George Floyd, Black Lives matter.” When Bratcher was asked to stop yelling by the officer, he continued, police said. Then when officers attempted to place Bratcher in handcuffs, he began to scream that one officer’s hands were being placed on his throat, though police denied it. Bratcher was taken to police headquarters for processing.

CROSSWORD

SCHOOL GUESTS

As part of an ongoing safety initiative and to maintain strong relationships with local law enforcement, Worcester Preparatory School invited Berlin Police Detective Cpl. (and WPS parent) Jessie Collins and Sgt. Larmore of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office to bring their explosive-scenting police dogs, Dock and Simon, to a meet and greet. They are joined by WPS Head of School Dr. John McDonald.

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OBITUARIES IRMALEE APPLEBY-QUIGLEY Ocean Pines Irmalee Appleby-Quigley, 88, of Ocean Pines, Maryland, died on April 30, 2021. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family.

Born on July 9, 1932 in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of Paul and Irma Ady. Irmalee grew up in the Washington D.C. area before relocating I. A.-Quigley to Ocean Pines in 1980. She was an avid bridge player and loved playing golf and traveling in her younger years.

In addition to her parents, Irmalee was preceded in death by her husbands Robert Appleby and Thomas Quigley; her eldest son, Paul Appleby; and her son-in-law, Carl Hansen.

Irmalee is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Hansen, Mary Starks and her husband, Bill, and Theresa Groff and her husband, Buddy; and her son, Thomas Appleby and his wife, Chris.

Irmalee is also survived by her 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

A mass will be held on a date to be determined.

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.

TERRENCE J. SEYMOUR Ocean Pines Terrence J. Seymour of Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed away on May 2, 2021.

Born March 11, 1945 in Elmira, New York, he was the son of the late Raymond and Katherine Seymour of Ambler, Pennsylvania.

He is survived by his brother, Daniel T. Seymour Seymour of Palm Springs, California; son, Thomas Seymour and his wife, Sara Collins of Carrollton, Virginia; daughter Jessica Seymour Burlew and her husband, Scott Burlew of Toms River, New Jersey; and five grandchildren, Ella, Evelyn, Adelyn, Cordelia and Hannah.

A Vietnam-era Navy veteran, teacher and published author, Terry earned a B.A. from St. Francis College, an M.A. from the University of Dayton, and an M.A. from Jersey City State College (now New Jersey City University).

He taught English in the Glen Ridge, New Jersey schools for many years, where he liked most of the kids and hated all the administrators who crossed his path.

After retiring and moving to Ocean Pines, which suited him much better, Terry enjoyed sitting on the beach with piles of books and the New Yorker, en-

tertaining the ladies of Delmarva, drinking really cheap beer, chatting up everybody he met around town, reading the Wall Street Journal at Worcester County Library Ocean Pines Branch, investing, gardening, arguing with his son about anything and everything, and visiting with all his granddaughters.

He was taken by myelodysplastic syndrome, but before that he looked much younger than his years and was able to live on his own up until the very last week of his life, which he really wanted everyone to know.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family online at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

REBECCA HELYN (HOLLAND) HOBSON Glen St. Mary Rebecca “Becky” Helyn (Holland) Hobson, age 77, of Glen St. Mary, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 15, 2021.

Becky was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Nov. 1, 1943, to the late Mr. Charles A. and Helyn L. (Hardin) Holland.

She enjoyed running her business, The R. Hobson Wicker Palace, in Delaware.

In her free time, Becky enjoyed traveling and especially going on cruises

with her family. She also enjoyed being a member of the DAR in Maryland.

She loved shopping and collecting antiques. Most important to Ms. Becky was her family, spending time with them and taking care of her daughter, Laura.

She was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother, Elvine Strong Holland; her husband, Mr. Larry G. Hobson; and her step-daughter, LaShay Hobson.

She is survived by her children, David (Linda) Echols of Glen St. Mary, Carl (Melinda) Echols of Ocean City, Maryland, Laura Echols of Glen St. Mary, and LaShawn Hobson of Montgomery, Alabama; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, including one on the way; nephew, Charlie (Monica) Hobson of Anderson, Alabama; and other extended family members and dear friends.

A Celebration of Becky’s Life will be held at her residence in Glen St. Mary on May 15, 2021.

The family would like to thank the employees of Community Hospice for their loving care of Becky during her illness.

Hawke M.T. Forbes and H.M. “Hank” Forbes Jr. of Forbes Funeral Home are honored to assist the Hobson family with the arrangements.

ROBERT FLOYD BAKER, JR. Bishopville Robert Floyd Baker, Jr., age 69, of

R. Baker Jr.

Bishopville, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. He was born in Lewes, Delaware, and was the son of the late Robert F. Baker Sr. and Madeline (Bunting)

Baker.

He was a poultry weighmaster for Allen Harim and a member of the Selbyville Elks Lodge and the Moose Lodge. He was also a U.S. Army veteran.

He is survived by a son, Robert F. Baker III and wife, Lydia of Bishopville; two step-sons, Gary Solomon and wife, Laura of Georgetown, Indiana, and Jason Markley of Wilmington, Delaware; a brother, Alan Baker and wife, Shirley of Bishopville; five grandchildren, Chase Baker, Bryce Baker, Grafton Solomon, Tyler Solomon and Xinke Solomon; and a great-granddaughter, Arianna Solomon.

He is also survived by his longtime companion, Jayne Einolf.

A memorial service will be held at noon on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville. Friends may call an hour before the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bikers Without Boarders Foundation, P.O. Box 296, Bishopville, Maryland 21813.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

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Calendar Fri., May 14 SPRING FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD. Featuring “Monster U.” The movie will begin after the sun sets and there will be concessions for sale. Bring a chair or blanket. Admission is free. https://www.ococean.com/events/

ESA 2021 NORTHEAST REGIONAL SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Ocean City beach at 36th Street. Come watch the best amateur surfers from Maryland through Maine and the Great Lakes. 302-988-1953, https://www.surfesa.org/competition/northeast/

BOOK DISCUSSION: ‘THE PRETTIEST STAR’

BY CARTER SICKELS Meeting via Zoom, 2:00 PM. Copies of the books are available on Hoopla (hoopladigital.com). Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.

MARYLAND CRAB CAKE DINNER

Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Carryout only. Cost is $12 for a Maryland crab cake sandwich, green beans, baked potato and Cole slaw; $20 for two Maryland crab cake sandwiches, green beans, baked potato and Cole slaw; or $8 for a Maryland crab cake sandwich.

There will be a bake table for desserts.

2ND FRIDAY IN BERLIN

Downtown Berlin, Downtown Berlin, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Featuring live outdoor and indoor music, kids art, shops open late and plenty of restaurants offering outdoor dining. All CDC guidelines are still in place. https://www.facebok.com/events/271507 361198452

land through Maine and the Great Lakes.

302-988-1953, https://www.surfesa.org/competition/nort heast/

mersmarket/

VIRTUAL WALK WITH A DOC

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB MONTHLY MEETING

Join the group at 9:00 AM for a virtual Walk with a Doc on the Atlantic General Hospital Facebook page, where there will be a short presentation by Dr. Edwin Castaneda, who will discuss the importance of retiring to your primary care provider. Participants can then walk wherever they like and share a selfie on social media with the hashtag #walkedwithagh.

JOB FAIR

Outlets Ocean City, 12741 Ocean Gateway, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Participating stores will have a table set up in front of their stores. Participating retailers include Coach, Adidas, American Eagle Outfitter, Famous Footwear, Skechers and more. For those unable to attend in person visit www.outletsoceancity.com for available online job postings.

OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING

Ocean Pines Golf Club Grill, 100 Clubhouse Drive, 9:30 AM. The speakers will be Frank Daringer and Michael Highducheck from Mid Shore Electronics. Updates on new fishing regulations also reviewed.

ARMED FORCES DAY PROGRAM

American Legion Post #166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., 1:00 PM. Snacks and programs begins at 1 p.m. The public is invited.

FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO

Fridays - Columbus Hall, behind St. Luke’s Church, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. Masks are required while moving around inside. 410-524-7994

Sat., May 15 YARD SALE

Sherwin Williams parking lot, 11932 Ocean Gateway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Large multi-family yard sale to benefit Worcester County Humane Society.

BEACHFEST VOLLEYBALL FESTIVAL

Featuring 16’s Divisions only. Hosted at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center and expanding to Salisbury, Princess Anne and Snow Hill. info@webuildyouplay.com, 410202-8849, https://webuildyouplay.com/events/beach fest-tournament/

ESA 2021 NORTHEAST REGIONAL SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Ocean City beach at 36th Street. Come watch the best amateur surfers from Mary-

Sun., May 16 BEACHFEST VOLLEYBALL FESTIVAL

Featuring 16’s Divisions only. Hosted at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center and expanding to Salisbury, Princess Anne and Snow Hill. info@webuildyouplay.com, 410-202-8849, https://webuildyouplay.com/events/beachfest-tou rnament/

ESA 2021 NORTHEAST REGIONAL SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Ocean City beach at 36th Street. Come watch the best amateur surfers from Maryland through Maine and the Great Lakes.

302-988-1953, https://www.surfesa.org/competition/nor theast/

BERLIN FARMERS MARKET

Sundays through September - Downtown Berlin, 9:00 AM - 1:00 pm. This is a producers market only featuring produce, flowers, baked goods, art and homemade products. https://www.berlinmainstreet.com/far

Mon., May 17 Meeting via Zoom, 10:00 AM. Guest speaker will be Joanne Antoine, Exective Director, Common Cause Maryland. All are welcome. Info: www.dwcmd.org, Facebook or email demwomensclubwc@gmail.com.

INTERACTIVE STORY TIME ‘MISS KATHY’S FAVORITE STORIES’

Meeting via Zoom, 10:30 AM. Ms. Kathy reads some of her favorite stories for 2to 5-year-old children. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.

NATIVE AMERICAN VOICES MEET UP

Meeting via Zoom, 3:30 PM. Teens, register on Beanstack for the Read Woke Challenge at WorcesterLibrary.Beanstack.org.

Choose a book from Native American Voices to read and discuss at the Zoom Meet Up. Earn badges that give participants the chance to win one of two $500 grand prizes. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 5:00 PM 6:30 PM. Meeting in-person and via conference call. Reservations required for in-person: Rose Campion, 443-880-8884. For call-in option, dial 605-472-5789, wait for voice command, then press 944874. TOPS is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle.

Berlin group No. 169.

Tues., May 18 SCREEN PAINTING

Meeting via Zoom, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. John Iampieri teaches how to create a unique painting. All supplies provided. Register at www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.

Wed., May 19 OPEN AIR JOB FAIR

Sturgis Park pavilion, River Street, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Meet prospective employers from across Worcester County and choose from hundreds of seasonal and year-round jobs. Free and open to the public. Wear face coverings. Training and transportation resources will be available onsite. For those unable to attend, visit the following sites for onlinee job postings: https://worcesterhr.co.worcester.md.us/ and https://mwejobs.maryland.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx.

ZOOM WITH YOUR BABY

Meeting via Zoom, 10:30 AM. Babies under 2 years and caregivers join the meeting for songs, rhymes and stories.

Optional: have a scarf and rattle/shaker

handy for interactive rhymes. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP

Meeting via Zoom, 11:00 AM. The workshop starts with a 20-minute lesson on genealogy research by Tom Dempsey followed by a Q&A session. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.

YARD WASTE MANAGEMENT

Meeting via Zoom, 6:00 PM. Join Jen Dindinger, Watershed Restoration Specialist with UMD Sea Grant Extension, to learn about the best ways to manage yard waste and lawn fertilizer. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.

Thurs., May 20 CPAP MASK FITTING

Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive. Free mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.

30TH ANNUAL CRUISIN’ OCEAN CITY

Takes place at the Ocean City convention center and the Ocean City Inlet, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring hot rods, customs, muscle cars and classics plus vendors, music, celebrities and entertainment. Cost is $10 per day on Thursday and Sunday and $15 per day on Friday and Saturday. 410-7986304, https://specialeventpro.com/cruisinocean-city

ZUMBA FOR ALL LEVELS

Meeting via Zoom, 2:00 PM. These classes uplift and improve mood. This is a webinar style program, meaning you can practice your moves without being seen.

Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.

LIVE OUTDOOR PROGRAM ‘SING ALONG WITH SAM’

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 3:30 PM. Sing along with musician Sam Eddington as he shares traditional kids songs in some fun and interactive ways.

For ages 3-8 years. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.

WORCESTER COUNTY NAACP MEETING

Held via Zoom, 6:00 PM. Hosted by Larry Ryan, Worcester NAACP Executive Director for Environmental & Climate Justice, will present How Climate and Racial Justice Intersect. Look for Zoom link information on Worcester County NAACP Facebook page. 410-213-1956

VIRTUAL FILM FESTIVAL

Featuring Wild and Scenic Film Festival’s “Our Food Future.” Virtual lobby doors open at 6:30 p.m. and films start at 7 p.m. Ticket prices begin at $10 each, with family packages available. Raffle prize tickets also available. Tickets: www.actforbays.org/our-food-future.

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