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Public Notices
OF APPOINTMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19366 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF
JOYCE ELLEN TRADER
Notice is given that Blair Trader Newell, 43 Clearview Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816, was on August 31, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joyce Ellen Trader who died on August 20, 2022, with a will.
Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.
All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 28th day of February, 2023.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, 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.
Blair Trader Newell 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: September 8, 2002 OCD-9/8/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19362 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF
KIRK CECIL STEWART
Notice is given that Julia Ann Stewart, 1489 John Jones Road, Bahama, NC 27503, was on August 30, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Kirk Cecil Stewart who died on August 2, 2022, without a will.
Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.
All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 28th day of February, 2023.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, 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.
Julia Ann Stewart 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: August 08, 2022 OCD-9/8/3t _________________________________
GARDNER LAW FIRM, P.C. DAVID C. GARDNER ESQ 600 JEFFERSON PLAZA SUITE 308 ROCKVILLE, MD 20852-1161
NOTICE
TO CREDITORS OF
APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19370
Notice is given that the Circuit Court of Palm Beach County, FL. appointed David C. Berlinger, 113 Ellington Boulevard, Apt. 209, Gaithersburg, MD 20878; Traci Gittleman, 14323 Gate Dancer Lane, Boyds, MD 20841; and Lisa Koenick, 14402 Bubbling Spring Road, Boyds, MD 20841 as the Personal Representatives of the Estate of Carl Berlinger who died on February 01, 2021 domiciled in Florida, USA.
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. David C. Berlinger Traci Gittleman Lisa Koenick
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: September 08, 2022 OCD-9/8/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
of Passage of Bill 22-11 Worcester County Commissioners
Take Notice that Bill 22-11 was passed by Commissioners Mitrecic, Elder, Bertino, Bunting, Church, Nordstrom and Purnell on September 6, 2022. Bill 22-11 is titled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, EACH IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $10,955,670, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING OF PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WORCESTER COUNTY JAIL, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $14,245,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE; PROVIDING THAT PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES MAY BE APPLIED TO OTHER COSTS OF SUCH PROJECT AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND RECOGNIZING THAT BILL 22-6 MAY NOT HAVE BECOME EFFECTIVE. Bill No. 22-11 (1) sets forth certain rules of construction; (2) provides for the authorized borrowings described in the title above; (3) provides that the bill may be amended to authorize the use of proceeds for other public purposes; (4) provides that details of any of the authorized general obligation bonds, bond anticipation notes or refunding bonds will be determined or provided for by the County Commissioners by resolution; (5) pledges the County’s full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power to payment of any such issued general obligation debt and provides for the levy of annual property taxes sufficient to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation debt; (6) allows other available funds to be used to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation debt; (7) generally relates to the authorized general obligation debt; and (8) provides that no general obligation debt will be issued under authority of Bill 22-6.
The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum.
The foregoing 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 and is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us.
THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-9/15/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
of Passage of Bill 22-12 Worcester County Commissioners
Take Notice that Bill 22-12 was passed by Commissioners Mitrecic, Elder, Bertino, Bunting, Church, Nordstrom and Purnell on September 6, 2022. Bill 22-12 is titled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, EACH IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $3,050,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR THE NEW PUBLIC SAFETY LOGISTICAL STORAGE FACILITY, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 $3,965,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE; PROVIDING THAT PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES MAY BE APPLIED TO OTHER COSTS OF SUCH PROJECT AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND RECOGNIZING THAT BILL 22-7 MAY NOT HAVE BECOME EFFECTIVE. Bill No. 22-12 (1) sets forth certain rules of construction; (2) provides for the authorized borrowings described in the title above; (3) provides that the bill may be amended to authorize the use of proceeds for other public purposes; (4) provides that details of any of the authorized general obligation bonds, bond anticipation notes or refunding bonds will be determined or provided for by the County Commissioners by resolution; (5) pledges the County’s full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power to payment of any such issued general obligation debt and provides for the levy of annual property taxes sufficient to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation debt; (6) allows other available funds to be used to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation debt; (7) generally relates to the authorized general obligation debt; and (8) provides that no general obligation debt will be issued under authority of Bill 22-7.
The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum.
The foregoing 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 and is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-9/15/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
of Passage of Bill 22-13 Worcester County Commissioners
Take Notice that Bill 22-13 was passed by Commissioners Mitrecic, Elder, Bertino, Bunting, Church, Nordstrom and Purnell on September 6, 2022. Bill 22-13 is titled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, EACH IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $10,024,184, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR AN ADDITION TO STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $13,035,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE; PROVIDING THAT PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES MAY BE APPLIED TO OTHER COSTS OF SUCH PROJECT AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND RECOGNIZING THAT BILL 22-5 MAY NOT HAVE BECOME EFFECTIVE. Bill No. 22-13 (1) sets forth certain rules of construction; (2) provides for the authorized borrowings described in the title above; (3) provides that the bill may be amended to authorize the use of proceeds for other public purposes; (4) provides that details of any of the authorized general obligation bonds, bond anticipation notes or refunding bonds will be determined or provided for by the County Commissioners by resolution; (5) pledges the County’s full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power to payment of any such issued general obligation debt and provides for the levy of annual property taxes sufficient to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation debt; (6) allows other available funds to be used to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation debt; (7) generally relates to the authorized general obligation debt; and (8) provides that no general obligation debt will be issued under authority of Bill 22-5.
The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum.
The foregoing 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 and is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us.
THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-9/15/3t _________________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE
The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. These three weeks of notification began on Sept 8, 2022.
Line No Year Make Model Color Style VIN Mileage 0437-22 2001 FORD MUSTANG PURPLE CONV 1FAFP45X61F180673 NA 0478-22 2018 CHEVY CAMERO RED 2D 1G1FD1RSXJ0115790 NA 0485-22 1992 BMW RED 4S WBACB4314NFF94597 NA 0499-22 2008 PONTIAC G6 SILVER 4S 1G2ZG57B684191150 NA 0552-22 2004 FORD FOCUS TAN 4D 1FAFP34Z44W127195 NA 0572-22 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA WHITE SEDAN KMHWF35H44A041428 NA 0579-22 2019 CHEVY IMPALA BLACK SEDAN 1G1105S30KU134696 NA 0584-22 1991 NISSAN PATHFINDER WHITE SUV JN8HD17Y7MW031939 NA 0595-22 2006 AUDI A4 GREY 4D WAUDH78E36A296375 NA 0611-22 1990 FORD F150 GREY PICKUP 1FTDF15H8LNA10643 NA 0617-22 2012 MAZDA CX-9 BLACK 4W JM3TB3CVXCO347735 NA 0625-22 2001 GMC YUKON WHITE SUV 1GKEK63U41J178382 NA 0639-22 1997 FORD ESCAPE GREY 4W 3FALP15P6VR163480 NA 0661-22 1998 CHEVY MALIBU TEAL 4S 1G1ND52T2WY106144 NA 0709-22 1999 NISSAN MAXIMA GREY 4D JN1CA21D7XT203714 NA HERITAGE 1GBJP37W2F3305135 0713-22 1985 CHEVY 2000 TAN RV 1GBJP37W9F3311434 NA
All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643.
AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-9/8/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NOTICE
of Passage of Bill 22-14 Worcester County Commissioners
Take Notice that Bill 22-14 was passed by Commissioners Mitrecic, Elder, Bertino, Bunting, Church, Nordstrom and Purnell on September 6, 2022. Bill 22-14 is titled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $4,870,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING TO REFUND IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THEN-OUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM PENSION CONTRIBUTION REFUNDING BONDS, 2013 SERIES (TAXABLE), INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS; AND RECOGNIZING THAT BILL 22-1 MAY NOT HAVE BECOME EFFECTIVE.
Bill 22-14 (1) sets forth certain rules of construction; (2) provides for
PAGE 46 the authorized borrowing described in the title above; (3) provides that details of any of the authorized general obligation refunding bonds will be determined or provided for by the County Commissioners by resolution; (4) pledges the County’s full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power to payment of any such issued general obligation refunding bonds and provides for the levy of annual property taxes sufficient to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation refunding bonds; (5) allows other available funds to be used to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation refunding bonds; (6) generally relates to the authorized general obligation refunding bonds; and (7) provides that no general obligation refunding bonds will be issued under authority of Bill 22-1.
The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum.
The foregoing 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 and is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us.
THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-9/15/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
of Passage of Bill 22-15 Worcester County Commissioners
Take Notice that Bill 22-15 was passed by Commissioners Mitrecic, Elder, Bertino, Bunting, Church, Nordstrom and Purnell on September 6, 2022. Bill 22-15 is titled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $33,590,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING TO REFUND IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THENOUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2014 SERIES, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS; AND RECOGNIZING THAT BILL 22-2 MAY NOT HAVE BECOME EFFECTIVE. Bill 22-15 (1) sets forth certain rules of construction; (2) provides for the authorized borrowing described in the title above; (3) provides that details of any of the authorized general obligation refunding bonds will be determined or provided for by the County Commissioners by resolution; (4) pledges the County’s full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power to payment of any such issued general obligation refunding bonds and provides for the levy of annual property taxes sufficient to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation refunding bonds; (5) allows other available funds to be used to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation refunding bonds; (6) generally relates to the authorized general obligation refunding bonds; and (7) provides that no general obligation refunding bonds will be issued under authority of Bill 22-2.
The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum.
The foregoing 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 and is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-9/15/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
of Passage of Bill 22-16 Worcester County Commissioners
Take Notice that Bill 22-16 was passed by Commissioners Mitrecic, Elder, Bertino, Bunting, Church, Nordstrom and Purnell on September 6, 2022. Bill 22-16 is titled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $10,095,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING TO REFUND IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THENOUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2015 SERIES A, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS; AND RECOGNIZING THAT BILL 22-3 MAY NOT HAVE BECOME EFFECTIVE. Bill 22-16 (1) sets forth certain rules of construction; (2) provides for the authorized borrowing described in the title above; (3) provides that details of any of the authorized general obligation refunding bonds will be determined or provided for by the County Commissioners by resolution; (4) pledges the County’s full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power to payment of any such issued general obligation refunding bonds and provides for the levy of annual property taxes sufficient to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation refunding bonds; (5) allows other available funds to be used to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation refunding bonds; (6) generally relates to the authorized general obligation refunding bonds; and (7) provides that no general obligation refunding bonds will be issued under authority of Bill 22-3.
The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum.
The foregoing 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 and is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-9/15/3t _________________________________
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2022 At 7:00 pm
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-143 of the Town of Ocean City Zoning Ordinance, a zoning map amendment is proposed for a parcel designated as PF Pier Franchise District. The intent of the Pier Franchise District is to identify the amusement and fishing pier area located east of Atlantic Avenue (boardwalk) at Wicomico Street. The use and operation of this district is regulated under Chapter 39, Article VI (Pier Franchise) of the Code of the Town of Ocean City which supersedes any conflicting ordinances, including the zoning ordinance.
The PF Adjustment is described as: 1) Pier Franchise Zoning District to be adjusted to include the full Pier Franchise Area as defined in Section 39-401 of the Ocean City Code of Ordinances and recorded in the Land Records of Worcester County Plat SRB Liber 252 Folio 28. APPLICANT: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL, TOWN OF OCEAN CITY (FILE #2214100009)
No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing.
Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairperson announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates.
For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, phone 410-289-8855. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON REEN HOWARTH, ESQ., ATTORNEY OCD-9/15/3t _________________________________
IN THE ESTATE OF: ALICE DOUGLAS AKA: ALICE LEE DOUGLAS ESTATE NO. 19378
IN THE ORPHANS' COURT FOR (OR}
BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND
NOTICE
OF JUDICIAL PROBATE
To all Persons Interested in the above estate:
You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by JOSHUA E ZUKERBERG, 1190 WEST NORTHERN PARKWAY, SUITE 124, BALTIMORE, MD 21210 for judicial probate for the appointment of a personal representative .
A hearing will be held at ONE W MARKET STREET, COURT ROOM 4, COURT HOUSE, SNOW HILL, MD 21863 on 10/25/2022 at 10:00 AM.
This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Newspaper designated by personal representative: OCEAN CITY DIGEST Publication Date: 09/15/2022 TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 OCD-9/15/2t _________________________________
MAUREEN F.L. HOWARTH AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 NOTICE OF TAX SALE
OF PROPERTY IN THE TENTH ELECTION DISTRICT, SUB-DISTRICTS 101-109, WORCESTER COUNTY, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 scribed being due and in arrears and unpaid; and in order to compel the payment of the same, together with interest thereon, Attorney and Advertising Fees of $258, and the costs of attending the proceeding, as provided by law, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as the City Manager and Collector of municipal taxes in the Tenth Election District, Worcester County, Ocean City, Maryland as provided by the Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland (Tax-Property Article Section 14-808 et seq. of the Annotated Code of Maryland), the undersigned City Manager and Collector of Taxes, will sell at public auction, at City Hall, 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, on
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2022 AT THE HOUR OF 10:00 A.M.
the below described properties:
Item 1 10-758769 and 12173574223: Described as The Meridian Condominium, Phase 1, Unit 503, Assessed to Kam Lun Au Yeung and Kara Au Yeung, Assessed Value $752,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,593.62.
Item 2 10-265592 and 15604141432: Described as Dawn’s Cove Condominium, Unit F, Assessed to Bernetta A. Vaughan, Trustee of the Bernetta A. Vaughan Revocable Living Trust, Assessed Value $270,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1008.28.
Item 3 10-218055 and 15077333100: Described as Marshall Inn Condominium, Unit 303, Assessed to Blackwater Investing, LLC, Assessed Value $85,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $791.63.
Item 4 10-218187 and 14999533122: Described as Marshall Inn Condominium, Unit 314, Assessed to Blackwater Rentals, Assessed Value $90,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $850.88.
Item 8 10-216982 and 3582332916: Described as Skyhaven Condominium, Unit 101 Assessed to Rose N. Blevins, Rodney L. Blevins and Nancy S. Blevins, Assessed Value $151,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $975.66
Item 10_10-159199 and 3106323346: Described as Braemar Towers Condominium, Unit 2012, South Building, Assessed to George F. Carroll and Lorraine L. Carroll, Assessed Value $272,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,498.45.
Item 11 10-430828 and 14564366883: Described as The Garden Condominium I at Sunset Island, Unit LUG-BE-3C, Phase 5, Assessed to Michael T. Casino and Stacy A. Casino, Assessed Value $317,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,874.78.
Item 12 10-151120 and 2990921998: Described as Cara Mar Condominium, Unit 100, Assessed to Walter Demidenko and Barbara A. Demidenko, Assessed Value $158,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,267.75.
Item 13 10-185777 and 792327638: Described as Lot 10, Blk 32, Section 2A, Caine Woods, Assessed to Marlene T. DiPino and Paul J. DiPino, Sr., Assessed Value $261,833, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,438.85.
Item 15 10-080487 and 199259978: Described as Beachloft Condominium, Unit 4K, Assessed to Shirley R. Ellis and Barbara A. Montgomery, Assessed Value $207,867, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $850.04.
Item 16 10-154871 and 9257122632: Described as Tides Edge Condominium, Unit 305, Assessed to David S. Eshenower and Theresa A. Eshenower, Assessed Value $237,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,270.84.
Item 17 10-267625 and 6799541795: Described as Jockey Beach Club Condominium, Unit 381, Bldg. C, Phase III, Assessed to Thomas B. Ettz, Assessed Value $117,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,059.79.
Item 18 10-067413 and 1552417834: Described as Ocean Waye 45 Condominium, Unit 104, Assessed to Elaine Evans, Assessed Value $76,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $580.88.
Item 19 10-066956 and 1552397752: Described as Ocean Waye 45 Condominium, Unit 201, Assessed to Elaine Evans, Assessed Value $76,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $580.88.
Item 20 10-067618 and 1552377868: Described as Ocean Waye 45 Condominium, Unit 107, Assessed to Elaine Evans, Assessed Value $76,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $580.88.
Item 21 10-124662 and 10255717580: Described as Golden Sands Club Condominium, Unit 1908, Assessed to John Gann and Denise Gann, Assessed Value $370,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,118.64.
Item 22 10-327431 and 5250351086: Described as Lighthouse Cove Condominium, Unit B, Assessed to Craig L. Garfield, Jr., Assessed Value $165,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,744.95.
Item 23 10-056489 and 1464516008: Described as Gull Way Villas Condominium Stage III, Unit 12202, Assessed to Nicholas A. Gigliotti, Assessed Value $141,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,263.63.
Item 24 10-082684 and 13475510354: Described as Atlantic Court Condominium, Unit 204, Assessed to Jeffrey Eric Gore, Assessed Value $147,300, Wastewater, Personal Property, Interest and Penalties Due $1,183.86.
Item 25 10-258669 and 12488540198: Described as Montego Bay Mobile Home Park, Section 6C, Lot 339, Assessed to Michael O. Green, Assessed Value $142,967, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,286.00.
Item 28 10-302803 and 14487347876: Described as Lighthouse Square Condominium, Unit 202, Assessed to Caitlin J. Hartigan, Assessed Value $148,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,622.21.
Item 29 10-247365 and 10828338178: Described as Club Ocean Villas Condominium, Unit 41, Phase IV, Bldg. 4, Assessed to Michele M. Hines, Assessed Value $178,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,483.74.
Item 30 10-389984 and 9869561301: Described as Wild Dunes Condominium, Unit 301, Assessed to Yvette C. Hudyma, Assessed Value $759,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,868.31.
Item 31 10-052920 and 897655466: Described as Eldorado Condominium, Unit 305, Assessed to Andrew A. Janiak and Denise Janiak, Assessed Value $143,367, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,575.41.
Item 32 10-131634 and 9236718788: Described as Watergate Condominium, Unit 11, Assessed to Joseph R. Kostack and Janice E. Kostack, Assessed Value $196,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,857.56.
Item 33 10-113032 and 2364915478: Described as 9400 Ocean Highway Condominium, Unit 1407, Assessed to Stuart M. Lesser, Assessed Value $256,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,831.10.
Item 35 10-100038 and 9416913230: Described as The Chateau Condominium, Unit A-305, Assessed to Lia Lujan, Assessed Value $185,667, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,487.22.
Item 36 10-308631 and 9871548816: Described as Lost Colony IV Condominium, Unit 131, Assessed to Anthony F. Mammano and Sandra L. Mammano, Assessed Value $149,867, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,136.85.
Item 39 10-310792 and 7208749158: Described as Cedar Villas Condominium, Unit A, Assessed to Charles F. Murphy, Barbara L. Murphy, Mark D. Murphy and Lori Martin, Assessed Value $184,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,810.20.
Item 40 10-232082 and 11718935584: Described as Bali Condominium, Unit 301, Assessed to Mark J. Paden and Roberta Lieberman, Assessed Value $97,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,270.56.
Item 41 10-164834 and 14419324340: Described as Bluewater East A Condominium, Unit AS-306, Assessed to Christopher J. Palenchar and Nicole E. Palenchar, Assessed Value $134,967, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,857.04.
Item 43 10-765374 and 13025975167: Described as The Gateway Grand Condominium, Unit 1705, Assessed to Dennis R. Preshoot and Michele R. Preshoot, Assessed Value $759,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,339.55.
Item 46 10-147387 and 14801321450: Described as Carousel Center Condominium, Unit T-1101, Assessed to R & R Investments of Virginia LLC, Assessed Value $417,867, Wastewater, Bulk Pick-Up, Interest and Penalties Due $1,516.46.
Item 48 10-263050 and 6286340984: Described as Bay Island Townhouse Condominium, Unit 2, Assessed to Bernard E. Roache, Jr., Assessed Value $202,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,621.87.
Item 49 10-390079 and 8667761377: Described as Ocean Break Condominium, Unit 102, Assessed to Rosemarie Rossano, f/k/a Rosemarie Sporbert and Frank J. Rossano, Assessed Value $315,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,380.26.
Item 50 10-248868 and 13715338434: Described as Cinnamon Bay Condominium, Unit 1, Assessed to 9101 Rusty Anchor, LLC, Assessed Value $226,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,546.43.
Item 51 10-303427 and 14117147980: Described as Silver Sun Condominium, Unit 110, Assessed to Anthony G. Santoro and Kristina L. Santoro, Assessed Value $216,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,027.83.
Item 52 10-252679 and 9738139112: Described as Sea Nymph Condominium, Unit 11A, Assessed to Michael Schultz and Deborah Schultz, Assessed Value $99,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $910.25.
Item 53 10-262623 and 4303940908: Described as Jamaica Condominium III, Unit 104, Assessed to Joan E. Seidenspinner, Assessed Value $123,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $887.22.
Item 54 10-118816 and 7003716516: Described as Atlantis Condominium, Unit 306, Assessed to Bernard Siler, Assessed Value $286,587, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,618.48.
Item 55 10-751470 and 15537573195: Described as The Garden Condominium II at Sunset Island Phase 3, Unit LUG-BG-2D, Assessed to Christopher Shawn Smith and Keena Ebony Smith, Assessed Value $305,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,151.50.
Item 56 10-155193 and 6434522686: Described as Starfish V Condominium, Unit 203, Assessed to Anthony M. Soletto, Jr., Pamela E. Rubio-Soletto and Nancy J. Rubio, Assessed Value $228,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,254.95.
Item 57 10-280168 and 4595544020: Described as Pelican Beach Condominium, Unit 207, Assessed to Richard C. Solibakke and Janice Solibakke, Assessed Value $539,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,499.23.
Item 58 10-753058 and 11389573443: Described as Shark Finn II Condominium, Unit 402, Assessed to Vito A. Sperduto, Dione Enea, Pasquale Enea and Stephanie Enea, Assessed Value $1,097,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $3,231.95.
Item 60 10-221595 and 14216133724: Described as Crab Cove Condominium, Unit 6, Assessed to Shawn D. Spurry and Kim M. Spurry, Assessed Value $195,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,581.66.
Item 61 10-221617 and 3654933728: Described as Crab Cove Condominium, Unit 8, Assessed to Daniel A. Steadman and Jennifer B. Steadman, Assessed Value $137,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,586.41
Item 62 10-098521 and 14226512988: Described as The Chateau
PAGE 48 Condominium, Unit 104B, Assessed to Stacy L. Stotler, Assessed Value $185,667, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,117.51.
Item 64 10-318459 and 1022950024: Described as Montego Bay Mobile Home Park, Section 8C, Lot 78, Assessed to James M. Walker, Assessed Value $278,667, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,894.30.
Item 65 10-230322 and 3790735274: Described as Ocean Point No. 2 Condominium, Unit 317, Assessed to Bernard H. White, III and Loretta M. White, Assessed Value $118,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $786.53.
Item 66 10-274478 and 6273943030: Described as Sunchaser Condominium, Unit 108, Assessed to Leslie N. Wilson and Kathleen M. Wilson, Assessed Value $224,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,880.47.
Item 67 10-124069 and 10396317472: Described as Golden Sands Club Condominium, Unit 814, Assessed to Jon Wooleyhan, Assessed Value $155,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,075.07.
Item 68 10-058791 and 1139236418: Described as Bayshore Condominium, Unit 44, Central Building, Assessed to William R. Zichos III, Assessed Value $91,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $906.80. OCD-9/15/4t _________________________________
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Due to loan defaults and pursuant to proper authority, HPP, LLC, the secured creditor, shall sell the shares of stock in Bali Hi Park, Inc., a Maryland cooperative corporation, and proprietary leases in Bali Hi Park, St. Martin's Neck Road, Bishopville, Maryland, identified below to the highest bidder for each item on October 12, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Bergey & Company, P.A., 8938 Worcester Highway, Berlin, Maryland 21811: 1. Four thousand five hundred (4,500) shares of stock titled in the names of Stephen M. Burke and Phyllis D. Burke and the Proprietary Lease for Bali Hi Park Lot. No. 123. 2. Five Thousand (5,000) shares of stock titled in the name of April Compton, and the Proprietary Lease for Bali Hi Park Lot. No. 185.
The highest bidder for each numbered item above ( other than HPP, LLC) shall pay a deposit of $5,000.00 in cash or cashier/certified check at the auction and the balance of the purchase price within 15 days thereafter, at which time HPP, LLC shall transfer good title to the stock and lease. In addition, at time of transfer, the Buyer shall pay $750 for costs of transfer and be responsible for Bali Hi Park dues from the date of sale. For more information, you may call James W. Almand, 410-723-1400. OCD-9/22/3t _________________________________
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Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2 Administration, Article IV, Division 5 of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland hereinafter referred to as Code, same being the Board of Adjustments and Appeals Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearing will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland.
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BAAV 22-106 A request has been submitted for a variance from Section 38-71 (a)(5) which requires a 3’ elevation above the base flood elevation of 6’ NAVD. Locally known as 609 BAYSHORE DR UNIT 33 parcel number 5347 -33 in the Town of Ocean City. Applicant/Owner: TONY MOREAU OCD-9/22/2t _________________________________
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FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No.: C-23-FM-22-000332 NOTICE
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The above petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name to change their name from Kaitlyn Skye Ewing to Victor Orpheus Willowdean.
The petitioner is seeking a name change because: This is my preferred name and I wish to obtain proper identification.
Any person may file an objection to the Petition for Change of Name on or before 10/28/2022. 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-9/22/1t _________________________________ IN THE MATTER OF: KONSTANTINOS JOSEPH O’BRIEN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
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The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name they seek to change their name from Konstantinos Joseph O’Brien to Konstantinos Joseph Sotirakos.
The petitioner is seeking a name change because: My parents recently became divorced and I wish to take my mother’s last name. This is because of some of the things that I have heard about what my father has done.
Any person may file an objection to the Petition for Name Change on or before 10/28/2022. 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
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IN THE MATTER OF: ELENI NICOLE O’BRIEN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No.: C-23-FM-22-000330 NOTICE
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The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which they seek to change the name of a minor from Eleni Nicole O’Brien to Eleni Nicole Sotirakos.
The petitioner is seeking a name change because: Parents have recently divorced and I would like to have my mom’s last name.
Any person may file an objection to the Petition for Name Change on or before 10/28/2022. The objection must be supported by an affidavit (written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation) and served upon all parties (Md. Rule 1-321). If no timely objection is filed, the court may enter a default 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
(Sept. 23, 2022) Atlantic General Hospital and Health System officials have announced that Mandy Bounds, DNP, MSN, RN, CPQH, CCRN, will join the organization Oct. 31 to serve as the new chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services. Bounds has more than 16 years of experience in healthcare, with a background in nursing administration; hospital quality, safety and patient experience; and nursing education.
Most recently, she has overseen acute and critical care services, infection prevention, patient safety and patient experience initiatives in various roles at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health.
Bounds started her nursing career as a licensed practical nurse in long term care after completing the certificate program at Wor-Wic Community College.
Nine months later, she joined UM Shore Regional Health as a bedside critical care registered nurse after earning an associate degree in nursing at WorWic.
In 2010, she earned her BSN from Wilmington University and transitioned to the clinical coordinator role for its Critical Care Unit.
She continued her education as she gained progressive management experience, earning her Master of Science in Nursing and then a terminal degree in nursing practice from Wilmington University.
Bounds served as director of patient safety, experience and high reliability at UM Shore Regional Health for nearly two years before becoming their director of acute and critical care services in March.
Bounds strives for excellence in patient care, with a focus on quality, safety and patient experience, and is committed to building a strong workforce.
She is well-versed in Magnet recognition programs, Leapfrog Safety Grades, Joint Commission accreditation, and shared governance programs. Bounds is a visiting professor for Chamberlain University’s doctoral nursing practice (DNP) program and is an adjunct faculty member for the nursing programs at Wilmington University, where she strives to inspire and empower nurse leaders to have a strong impact on healthcare delivery. Mandy Bounds She has lived on the Eastern Shore, where she met her husband and started her family, since 2004.
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“If you have that much runoff into the creek, it’s going to have a bad effect on the creek,” he said.
Charles Shorely, another resident who spoke during the public hearing, told the commissioners he was concerned that changing the zoning to commercial would open the doorway to other uses like a waterfront restaurant, which could affect the quality of life he and his neighbors enjoy.
“This is not what it’s about. It’s not about commerce all the time,” resident Patrice Lehmann Burbage said. “If it was supposed to be, this would have been changed several years ago.
“You knew what you got when you bought it, OK … you got residential.”
Hugh Cropper IV, the attorney representing the Pruitts, provided the commissioners with the lay of the land as it stands today as compared to what was provided by the residents earlier during the hearing.
When asked during the public hearing whether he had seen the plans making the rounds among the residents, Cropper acted as if he had not and said the concept would require a substantial amount of variance to gain approval. But toward the end of the hearing, Cropper said he provided the draft plan to an inquiring resident and apologized..
During his rebuttal of statements made by residents during the hearing, Cropper said nobody mentioned anything about the comprehensive plan and what designates the area as a commercial corridor, as it is zoned today.
He also said the property is more developable now if it were to be split in half – a commercial zoning would be less developable.
To prevent runoff, Cropper added, the property will be sewered, have a 100-foot buffer, and be subject to strict scrutiny.
Commissioner Josh Nordstrom was the first to move and accept the findings provided by the planning commission, which endorsed the project. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Ted Elder.
Commissioner Chip Bertino, though, said he could not “unring the bell” having seen the concept plans that made the rounds. He added that he could not support the change of zoning because the plans showed a significant amount of disruption to the property.
Elder, though he supported Nordstrom’s motion, said the project could be before the commissioners again and told the property owners and Cropper there needs to be a plan put together that suits everybody – the residents and property owners.
“You can’t unsee what you’ve seen, but I can’t unsee this,” Commissioner Diana Purnell said.
Still, she added, she was going to trust her gut and vote in favor of the zoning change, warning the planners they better have something better when they return.
When the final vote was made, the commissioners approved the zoning change 6-1, with Bertino as the sole opponent.
Worcester County Commissioners agreed to bill the organizers of the Sea Gull Century Tour bicycle race $3,080 for EMS services, even though the true amount to have full coverage is closer to $14,000. The commissioners also agreed to look into a special event permit for future events that break down costs associated with events that organizers will be required to pay.
Bike race shines light on need for permits
By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Sept. 23, 2022) Organizers of the Sea Gull Century Tour have agreed to pay roughly $3,000 to Worcester County EMS providers for paramedic coverage during the 100-mile bike ride that takes place primarily in the county, though the full cost of coverage is closer to $14,000.
Members of EMS met with the county commissioners on Tuesday to discuss the Oct. 8 bike race, about 60 percent of which takes place in Worcester County and leads racers from Salisbury to Assateague and back in a roundabout way.
According to the EMS personnel, the cost of providing full coverage during the race is approximately $14,000.
The Sea Gull Century Foundation has agreed to provide $3,080 for partial service, which would provide for one ambulance from three companies, each staffed with two personnel.
In the past, the EMS companies did not charge for events, but instead relied on donations.
After going back and forth with event organizers, Sea Gull’s sponsors said they did not have the funding for the entire amount and decided to only have coverage for 10 hours with two EMS personnel members at each station.
“Our fire companies are dealing with a lot of expense stress,” Commissioner Chip Bertino said. “Here’s a situation where they are putting money out and they are not being properly compensated.”
Bertino asked what the county could do on its end, and whether the streets could be closed during the event.
Because many of the streets are State maintained, closing them would be out of the question.
But Commissioner Joe Mitrecic jokingly suggested the streets could be milled, making it a bit of a rough ride for the cyclists.
The EMS representatives described a situation previously that happened in Pocomoke City during the event. One of the Pocomoke ambulances was located on the race route in Snow Hill when an emergency occurred in Pocomoke. Because the unit was dedicated to the race, another ambulance had to respond from Showell and did not arrive until 40 minutes after the call.
Commissioner Josh Nordstrom asked whether the group had a memorandum of understanding with the county and Commissioner Bud Church said he could not recall such an MOU in the past.
Other than send a strongly worded letter to organizers, Nordstrom said he was not sure what the county could do then.
He explained that if an ambulance is not in an area where there is an emergency, it could result in death and the taxpayers would pay for it.
“We have to put our citizens…before anything else,” Nordstrom said. “That includes this bike ride.”
Mitrecic agreed that a strongly worded letter should be sent to the race organizers. He also admitted to joking about milling the roads, though he said it could happen.
The commissioners voted unanimously to bill the organizers the $3,080 and to have the county cover the remaining amount. The commissioners also agreed to investigate a special event permit for future events like this.
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(Sept. 23, 2022) Gov. Larry Hogan last week announced more than $13 million in federal and state highway safety grants to be used to help prevent motor vehicle crashes and eliminate roadway fatalities.
The state funds, nearly $83,000 of which will be distributed in Worcester County, were disbursed at the start of the fiscal year, and the federal funds will be distributed Oct. 1 by the state Highway Safety Office.
“Since the beginning of our administration, we have worked to prioritize safety on our highways through innovative projects and partnerships,” Hogan said. “These grants will continue to help reduce crashes and fatalities all across the state and ensure highway safety remains a top priority.” In 2021, 562 traffic deaths occurred on Maryland roads. These included 131 pedestrians and six bicyclists.
While that number is down from 2020 when the state had 573 fatalities, including 138 pedestrians and 15 bicyclists, police reports continue to show speed, impairment, and inadequate or improper seat belt use as the most common contributing factors in motor vehicle fatalities.
The highway safety funds will be used to increase the use of seat belt, to prevent impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving, to increase road safety for all users, to help pay for overtime for officers engaged in traffic law enforcement and to help improve Maryland’s traffic data systems.
The grant money is allocated based on crash data in each locale. Locally, the Berlin Police Department will receive $6,000, Ocean City will receive $39,204, Ocean Pines will be awarded $3,996, the county health department will get $20,315, and the sheriff’s office will be given $6,300.
County announces waterline flushing to occur in October
(Sept. 23, 2022) Worcester County’s semi-annual program for flushing waterlines will take place in October, as Water and Wastewater Division personnel turn out to Assateague Pointe, Edgewater/Nantucket Point, Deer Point, Landings, Mystic Harbour, Newark, Ocean Reef, and West Ocean City Service Areas between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The following proposed dates for the flushing of the waterlines are subject to change. • Week of Oct. 3 - Assateague Pointe, Deer Point, Mystic Harbour, Ocean Reef, West Ocean City. • Oct. 18-20 – Newark. • Oct. 18 – Edgewater Acres / Nantucket Pointe
Routine flushing of the water system helps to reduce the frequency of discolored water. Public Works crews open and close the hydrants, flushing out the built-up iron deposits. Sometimes, this can lead to temporary increases in suspended iron, which should settle out within a few hours of the flushing, county officials said.
County officials did advise, however, that even on dates the water lines in one section are not being flushed, it is still possible for consumers to see discolored water coming from their taps.
If area residents notice that their water becomes cloudy during these times, allow the water to run for a few minutes until it becomes clear. For more information, call the Water and Wastewater Division at 410-6415251.
Youth construct access tool in partnership with church’s Small Miracles
(Sept. 23, 2022) A group of Worcester Preparatory School students, in partnership with the Community Church of Ocean Pines Small Miracles program and Chesapeake Housing Association, built a ramp for a local veteran in Snow Hill on Sept. 10.
Worcester Prep teacher Allison Bescak and students – freshman Caitlin Shimko, sophomore Landon Schul, juniors Lebby Becker, Dylan Simons, Hunter Simons, Elaina Elrick, Moorea Phillips, Natalie Chadwell, Claire Windrow, Isabella Huber, Vanesska Hall and Luke Hopkins, and senior Cooper Ludt – were joined by members of Small Miracles and Chesapeake Housing Association.
About six years ago, Worcester Prep alumni Devin Wallace expressed interest in joining the Appalachia Service Project (ASP).
Bescak had already worked with the program for many years, so she gathered a large group of students to travel to the mountains and help build homes to be safer in the rigid atmosphere. Unfortunately, when covid hit they had to come up with a new plan.
“We realized that it is just as important to serve our own community,” Bescak said. “We partnered with the Community Church of Ocean Pines and their program, Small Miracles, to do similar work for our fellow neighbors.”
This past weekend’s project surfaced by Michael Franklin, director of the Chesapeake Housing Mission and Worcester Prep parent, who was approached by Small Miracles asking if a group of individuals would be willing to help build a ramp for a local vet-
A group of Worcester Preparatory School students, in partnership with the Community Church of Ocean Pines Small Miracles program and Chesapeake Housing Association, built a ramp for a local veteran in Snow Hill on Sept. 10.
(Sept. 23, 2022) The following Worcester County students completed their program requirements to graduate with a certificate (CT), associate of applied science (AAS), associate of arts in teaching (AAT), associate of science (AS) or associate of arts (AA) degree from Wor-Wic Community College this past fall and spring.
Berlin: Terri Adkins, AAT, Education; Jurgita Blake, AS, Nursing; Gabriel L. Bradley, AA, General Studies; Nicholas Burak, AAS, Physical Therapist Assistant; Gavin Bussard, CT, Criminal Justice; Dinongu Chilengi, AAS, Business; Zachary Thomas Conway, AA, General Studies; Christopher David Cooke, AAS, Physical Therapist Assistant; Gionna M. DePasquale, CT, Nursing; Robert Marshall Dixon, CT, Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Management; See COUNTY Page 56 eran.
“I have found, along with the students, that once you get out of our comfort zone and push yourself to be of service to others, there is a such a positive feeling that arises, and that makes it contagious,” Bescak said of taking on the project. “Some might argue that it is a selfish feeling to want to feel good for helping your neighbor. I say, capture that feeling and let it spread like wild fire!”
She hopes that the project will become a movement for the school, as more and more students become involved, which is good news considering Chesapeake Housing Association has already expressed interest in partnering with Worcester on a regular basis.
(Sept. 23, 2022) The Glenn Hilliard Legacy Scholarship has been established at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore to honor the life and legacy of Wicomico County Sheriff’s Deputy Cpl. Glenn Hilliard, who was killed in the line of duty on June 12.
The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who is pursuing a career in law enforcement and is attending Cpl. Hilliard’s alma matter, The University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
The scholarship, held at the Community Foundation, was created with a pledge of up to $350,000 towards the scholarship from the Humphreys Foundation.
This pledge consists of a gift of $10,000 per year for five years, with an additional $1 for every $2 raised in donations, for up to $75,000 per year for four years.
Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing, who served as Hillard’s chief and mentor during his employment with the Berlin Police Department, is serving as the chairman of the Glenn Hilliard Legacy Scholarship Fund Committee.
“I hope this scholarship will be a living legacy, one that will allow Glenn’s spirit to touch and enrich the lives of others well beyond our years,” said Downing. “My wish is that Glenn’s life story will encourage others to pursue a career in law enforcement, especially those underrepresented in the profession. Additionally, I hope the scholarship will eliminate the financial barriers that can often derail the purest dreams.”
Hilliard’s 18-year law enforcement career included service as a Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputy, Deputy U.S. Marshall task force officer, Crisfield police officer, Berlin police officer, and seasonal police officer for Ocean City Police Department.
“Glenn was a true self-motivator,” said Downing. “He strived to be a better police officer each day — never away from a position, but rather running to a better situation in his commitment to service.”
To make a tax-deductible contribution to the scholarship fund visit CFES.org/donate and select “Glenn Hilliard Legacy Scholarship” in the drop-down menu. The scholarship fund is managed by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.
Deputy Cpl. Glenn Hilliard
GOLD celebrates ‘25 Years of Dignity’ Oct. 7
(Sept. 23, 2022) Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, will host its 25th anniversary gala at the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort on Oct. 7.
Honorees include past and present GOLD board members; Community Impact Award recipient Worcester County Bar Association; Volunteer Engagement Award winner the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean PinesOcean City; and Excellence in Service Award recipient Lillian Wilkinson.
“For 25 years, GOLD has worked alongside numerous community partners to bring dignity to Worcester County residents,” said Shannon Wright, GOLD Board of Directors president. “This gala will not only celebrate how far GOLD has come and the people who have made it possible, but also all that is still to be done to achieve GOLD’s mission. On behalf of GOLD, we would like to invite everyone who has been involved, in any capacity, with GOLD to join us for this milestone celebration at the 25th anniversary gala on Oct. 7.”
Tickets cost $125 per person and include a cocktail hour with open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, three-course plated meal and silent auction.
GOLD is seeking event sponsors and items to be utilized in the silent auction. All proceeds benefit Worcester County GOLD. Visit WorcesterGOLD.org for event details, sponsorship opportunities, and to purchase tickets.
County students receive degrees
Continued from Page 55 Hannah Rose FauntLeRoy, AS, Nursing; Allison P. Hunter, AA, Business; Allison Marie Johnston, AA, General Studies; Amanda Kimball, AA, General Studies; Sophia Victoria Kokkinos, AAT, Education; Christine M. Komlos, CT, Nursing; Michele L. Lewis, AAS, Business; Albert M. Linamen, CT, Criminal Justice; Conor Samuel Perry, AA, Business; Brianna Romersa, AAT, Education; Michael O. Sidell, AA, Business; Alivia Frances Spagnola, AS, Nursing; Thomas R. Stoltzfus, CT, Criminal Justice; Madison L. Thumma, AAS, Radiologic Technology; and Michael T. Todd, AAS, Education.
Bishopville: Jamie L. Walsh, AS, Nursing.
Girdletree: Victoria N. Makuchal, AA, General Studies.
Newark: Lauren E. Lewis, AS, Nursing; and Mohammad Humayun Nawaz, AAS, Criminal Justice.
Ocean City: Jillian B. Alascio, AS, Nursing; Joya Canfield, AS, Nursing; Shelby Lynne Evans, AA, General Studies; Jayna L. Griffith, AA, General Studies; Rachel L. Hreshko, AA, General Studies; Nolan W. Kilchenstein, CT, Criminal Justice; Devon R. Kramer, AAS, Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Management; Jessica S. Lavelle, AAS, Physical Therapist Assistant; Miranda A. Luby, CT, Nursing; Kevin A. Murillo, CT, Criminal Justice; Matthew J. Porada, CT, Criminal Justice; Jenna L. Radford, AS, Nursing; Samuel Edward Rakowski, AA, Business; Brenda Bernice Smith, CT, Nursing; Daniel Frank Stepcic, AA, General Studies; and Hailey Alexandra Turk, AA, General Studies.
Pocomoke City: Patrick L. Giordano, AA, General Studies; Gary E. Hillard, AA, Computer Studies; Kiera Jubilee, AA, Business; Latashia Antonett Kellam, CT, Criminal Justice; Kacy D. Lynch, AAS, Office Technology, CT, Business; Logan J. Marsh, AA, General Studies; Stacey M. Morton, CT, Criminal Justice; and Toi Stewart, CT, Nursing.
Snow Hill: Connor Bauer, CT, Criminal Justice; Miranda Desiree Carter, AAS, Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Management; Amber E. Dale, CT, Criminal Justice; Teasia P. Duncan, CT, Criminal Justice; Kristen Nicole Elzey, AAS, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Drew Elizabeth Harper, AS, Nursing; Eric Hunter, AA, Business; Yasmine R. Jenkins, AAS, Criminal Justice; Nikolas B. Johnson, AA, General Studies; Tiffany R. Mills, AAS, Chemical Dependency Counseling; Kayla Nicole Purnell, AAS, Criminal Justice; and Samantha L. P. Stewart, CT, Education.
Stockton: Skyler Lee Atkinson, AA, General Studies; Christina Burkhead, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Rachael M. Northam, CT, Criminal Justice; and Brock A. Payne, AS, STEM.
Whaleyville: Jane Claire Failla, AS, Nursing.
Foundation kicks off renovation of residence in OC
(Sept. 23, 2022) A group of about 50 Home Depot volunteers from throughout Maryland and Delaware helped kick start a major renovation project of the Believe In Tomorrow Foundation’s recently-obtained 65th Street property in Ocean City.
When completed in 2023, this expansion will make this the largest pediatric respite property of its kind in the United States.
Believe In Tomorrow is a national leader in the area of pediatric respite and hospital housing services for critically ill children and their families.
“We are incredibly proud of our 31-year partnership with Home Depot,” said Brian Morrison, Believe In Tomorrow’s founder. “They have been involved in each of our 10 pediatric respite and hospital housing facilities throughout the Mid-Atlantic area.”
In addition to volunteer help, Home Depot provided donations of some of the materials needed for the project.
The 65th Street property formerly known as the SeaBow Apartments, adjoins the Believe In Tomorrow Respite flagship facility, Believe In Tomorrow’s Children’s House By The Sea, located on 66th Street, which was constructed in 1999.
The new 65th Street property was obtained a year ago and has a large backyard space which will serve both facilities.
Plans include creating a magical recreational space for Believe In Tomorrow families in the back yard which will include relaxation and play areas.
Many Ocean City businesses have been involved in the project to date.
Leading the efforts are Igor Conev and Mann Properties; Mike Reynolds and Northern Building Restoration; Kirk Parsons and Engineering and Technical Consultants, (ETC); Regan Smith of Moore Shockley and Harrison; Project Architect and Consultant-Designer Steven Cirile, LLC; Michael Thompson and Edison Electric; Russell Hammond of Russell T. Hammond Surveying; Robert Purcell and Beachwood Homes; and the local Chapter of Contractors For A Cause.
As the renovation progresses in the near future, Believe In Tomorrow will be actively looking for additional partners to join the team.
Believe In Tomorrow provided the first pediatric respite program in the country in 1986 in Ocean City. Since then, thousands of families with children being treated for cancer have travelled to the beaches of Ocean City and Delaware to find healing and renewal by the sea.
Believe In Tomorrow now has respite and hospital facilities throughout the Mid-Atlantic and serves children being treated throughout the United States.
For more information, contact Morrison at bmorrison@believeintomorrow.org or 410-615-7690.
LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY A group of about 50 Home Depot volunteers from throughout Maryland and Delaware joined others to help kick start a major renovation project of the Believe In Tomorrow Foundation’s recently-obtained 65th Street property in Ocean City.
Church of Holy Spirit hosts annual uptown crab feast
(Sept. 23, 2022) The Church of the Holy Spirit on 100th Street in Ocean City will be having a fundraising crab feast on Sunday, Oct. 2 from 2-5 p.m.
Food will be served until 4:30 p.m.
The dine-in menu will include crabs, fried chicken, corn on the cob, hush puppies, lemonade, iced tea, soda and desserts. Carry-out will also be available.
The carry-out meal will include six crabs, two pieces of chicken, corn on the cob, hush puppies, dessert and a drink.
Crabs are medium large/large and will come from Rippon’s Seafood. The chicken is being provided by Higgins Crab House.
In addition to the food, there will be a chance auction and a 50/50 drawing.
The cost for adults is $45; $20 for children ages 6-10, and children under 6 eat free.
Tickets are available by contacting the church office at 410-7231973 or by calling Monica at 443-235-8942. There will be a very limited number of tickets at the door, so pre-sales are strongly encouraged.
Proceeds will benefit the Church of the Holy Spirit and its outreach programs.
Refunds will be provided only in the event that the crab feast must be canceled. Guests should bring their own mallets.
CHECK PRESENTATION
NEW PRESIDENT
PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR. Tim Lund, president of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City, left, recently turned the reins of guidance over to Bob Wolfing, incoming president. The Kiwanis Club meets on Wednesdays at 8 a.m. in the Ocean Pines Community Center at White Horse Park. Trimper Rides recently accepted a check for $47,550 from Delmarva Power on Aug. 17, in front of its 110-year-old Herschell-Spillman Carousel. The carousel’s lights and other lighting throughout the park were recently upgraded to more energy efficient LED lights significantly reducing energy consumption by 523,232 kWh. As a commercial customer, Trimper Rides’ efforts to be more energy efficient made it eligible for the EmPOWER Maryland Incentive Program. Pictured, from left, are Jill Brady (e-marketing manager, Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce), Glenn Irwin (executive director, Ocean City Development Corporation), Edward Musz (Delmarva Power), MaryAnn Maganello (Ocean City Development Corporation), Isabella Shoji (operations manager, Trimper Rides), Debbie Haas (marketing and outreach, Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce) Jessica Bauer (director of marketing, Trimper Rides) Chris Fang-Brehm (ICF), and Scott Savage (president, Trimper Rides).
PHOTO COURTESY ROGER PACELLA TAKING OVER
Bill Hickey, outgoing Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club president, hands over the gavel to incoming president Christina Dolomount-Brown during the Sept. 1 meeting.
PHOTO COURTESY BUBBA ALMONY
HELPING YOUTH
Professional bodyguards, including Ocean City’s Bubba Almony, and other local leaders encouraged about a dozen youth with a message of hope and resiliency at Bodyguards Ending Bullying, late last month. The event started at the Ocean City Park and Ride, where youth involved with the Forge Youth and Family Academy in Pittsville provided meals for those less fortunate. The group then went to the Boardwalk, where they met with police officers and uniformed military members. The kids also took a ride on the Jolly Roger Amusement Park’s Ferris Wheel.
The local Toys for Tots campaign recently presented a certificate of appreciation to the Pit & Pub in north Ocean City for its outstanding efforts during the 2021 campaign to collect toys for disadvantaged children who otherwise might not have had gifts during the Christmas season. Samantha Elam and Robert Geiger received the award from members of the First State Detachment, Marine Corps League, Frank Del Piano, Sharon Ruest, local Toys for Tots coordinator, and her husband, Ron. For more information on the 2022 Ocean View Delaware Toys for Tots campaign, visit www.ocean-view-de.toysfortots.org.
BOOK DONATION
The Worcester County Garden Club recently hosted Story Time at all five Worcester County Library branches during which the National Garden Clubs, Inc. book, “Network with Nature,” was read to local children. Members also involved the children in a butterfly art activity. The books were presented in honor of honorary lifetime member Sue Hommel for her many years of dedicated service to the Worcester County Garden Club. Pictured, from left, are Worcester County Garden Club members Pat Arata and Christina Hulslander presenting the National Garden Clubs, Inc. book to Worcester County Library Youth Services Manager Sara Wheatley and Snow Hill branch librarian Rachel Jones.
