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Money talk dominates OC planning excercise Strategic plan update session sends govt. on hunt for revenue By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) Money, money, money—despite a strict agenda and schedule, curated by Ocean City Communications Manager Jessica Waters, the topic of money and where to get it dominated resort government’s Strategic Planning Update meeting Tuesday. “We need to talk about making money,” Councilman John Gehrig said early on the first day of what had been scheduled as a two-day session. “We’re out of touch.” Gehrig jumped straight to a sports complex project that the City Council had been ruRACHEL RAVINA/OCEAN CITY TODAY
MEMORIAL CLIMB About 46 firefighters and members of the public participate in the Ocean City 9/11 Stair Climb last Saturday morning at the Pyramid on 95th Street. The eighth annual event, sponsored by the Delmarva Emerald Society, was held to honor the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Participants climbed 110 stories to signify the number of floors in the twin towers. More than $3,500 was raised to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, an organization dedicated to honoring American firefighters and providing resources to help their family members.
Police uncover tow scheme By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) Ocean City police uncovered a suspected theft and towing scheme by 1st Street Towing in Ocean City, going back as far as March 16. Charges filed last month allege that 1st Street Towing profited by thousands of dollars by illegally towing vehicles from a multi-unit
property on Atlantic Avenue and the parking lot of Bank of America in mid-town Ocean City. According to court documents, police became aware of the situation when Cynthia Mooney, president of Shore Management, reported to police on Aug. 9 that her car had been towed by the wrong company.
Shore Management organizes tow companies for its own properties, one of which was the multi-unit property on Atlantic Avenue. That property has labeled parking spaces by unit number for the owners. Mooney told police she has tow warning signs that bear the stickers of the tow company she contracted with to See TOW Page 61
minating on for several years. “We have so much to offer that other sport complexes don’t have,” Gehrig said. “We need to think big, and I think we can dominate this [market] nationwide.” Gehrig pushed to begin development planning for the sports complex as soon as possible. However, several council members expressed their desire to wait until a previously ordered feasibility study is completed in November. “I think that we are smart enough to decide what is good for our city,” Gehrig said. He said the city needed to create goals and to identify potential partners from both the private and public sectors. See SPORTS Page 8
Skipjack wind project seeks permit approval Supplemental info provided to feds so building can begin By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) The offshore wind project offshore of Ocean City continues to make headway, despite continued concern from the Ocean City Council and Mayor Rick Meehan. Skipjack Wind Farm is looking to finish submitting all cost information to the federal government to obtain
the building permit for the proposed offshore wind farm and to find a property in the Ocean City area for the maintenance facility building, according to Joy Weber, development manager for Skipjack. The federal construction plan was submitted in April and could take up to a year for full approval. “We're now adding the supplemental information,” Weber said. “The federal government — overseeing agency — reviews the information we submit and says, See SKIPJACK Page 59
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Resort officials discuss 911 call center and tax conflict Ocean City leaders remain bitter over legal battle with Worcester Commissioners By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) A discussion on implementing a city-based 911 call center raised the ire of Ocean City officials Tuesday, as they were reminded of their tax gripes against Worcester County government. “911 calls are funded by phone taxes, that’s why Worcester County wants to hold on [to the call center],” Councilman Dennis Dare said, during Tuesday’s Strategic Planning Update meeting. Originally, the concern rested with call response time, which could be reduced by an average of 30 seconds if the call center was located in Ocean City, Fire Chief Richie Bowers said. However, the subject devolved into a conversation on Worcester County’s lack of financial contributions to Ocean City. The topic previously had been broached during a council meeting on Oct. 1, when Bowers had requested funding approval for additional staff. He argued that call volumes in both Ocean City and West Ocean City had increase by 20 and 13 percent, respectively, necessitating a larger staff to maintain quick response times. Mention of West Ocean City drew the council’s wrath. Councilman Tony DeLuca asked whether the county was sufficiently covering the costs of providing fire and emergency services to West Ocean City, which is outside Ocean City’s corporate limits and falls under
the county’s governmental purview. City Budget Manager Jennie Knapp explained the county reimburses the resort $760 per call, but said it did not cover the cost completely. She also said about 80 percent of calls in West Ocean City were emergency services related. While the county did give the city around $1.2 million in grant funding to help pay for the costs, Councilman Dennis Dare argued 60 percent of the grant comes from Ocean City taxpayers. Essentially, the city has been paying itself $720,000, he said. Mayor Rick Meehan said he would write a letter to the county, requesting reimbursement for fire and EMS services provided in West Ocean City in 2018. The mayor had previously sent a letter to county officials on June 20, 2018, but never received a response, he said. At the strategic planning meeting, Meehan revealed that he was almost finished with the letter, and had suggested to the commissioners to establish medical response districts between the city and the county. The mayor said he would add the 911-call center request in the letter as well. Taxes have been a constant point of conflict between the city and the county. Ocean City has requested a tax differential — tax setoffs or credits for services duplicated by city and county governments — for several years. The commissioners, however, have always denied the city’s request, electing to issue grants as compensaSee UPHILL Page 4
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BOOK SIGNING Local author Hunter “Bunk” Mann, center, signs a copy of his latest book, “Ghosts in the Surf,” during an event at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum on the Boardwalk, last Saturday. Present at the signing, from left, are former classmate Nancy Gardiner, Mann’s wife, Shari, Michelle West and Steve Kessler.
Uphill battle for tax differential Continued from Page 3 tion instead. The issue eventually escalated into litigation, which also has not turned out in Ocean City’s favor. Despite these setbacks, the city’s pursuit for tax differential seems to be ongoing. DeLuca asked Dare about the sta-
tus of the “may” to “shall” issue at the strategic planning update meeting on Wednesday, and Dare responded it was unlikely the city would receive support from the General Assembly were it to seek relief from there. “The state legislature won’t change this,” Dare said.
By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) Reminiscent of college freshman orientation, participants in Tuesday’s Strategic Planning Update meeting began the day by doing an icebreaker exercise. “Choose one word for the future of Ocean City, and one word for a potential challenge to reaching that future,” Ocean City Communications Manager Jessica Waters said, standing in front of two large notepad easels. Of the two dozen or so people at the session in the convention center, more than a few threw out words such as “fun,” “productivity” and “clean” for the future of Ocean City. But almost half of the assembly of council members, department heads and other staffers lining the long rectangle of tables chose one word for the biggest challenge: funding. Even though money seems always to be the problem, the strategic planning session’s approach has concentrated on identifying goals and ways to achieve them since its inception in 2012. That was when the relatively new City Manager David Recor instituted a practice he had followed as city manager of Fort Pierce, Florida. His take on the process was that goals
and themes could be established that could be used to guide all decisions the council would make. Recor left the city’s employ four years ago, but the business of strategic planning remains an important tool to help determine city government’s direction, even though this week’s exercise is the first since 2017. “A lot of the items on our current strategic plan have been accomplished, so they [mayor and city council] decided it was time for an update,” said Waters, who was selected to organize and facilitate the meeting. She described the strategic planning process as a roadmap that links long-term visions and missions with short-term objectives. Ocean City’s vision in 2017 was to be a safe, clean and green family resort, and its mission was to be an engaged community and first-class vacation destination. So what actions does the city need to take to turn concepts into reality? In preparation, Waters asked the mayor and city council members to provide a list of priorities. She said their priorities fell into five categories: Capital improvement projects, tourism and economic deSee STRATEGIC Page 5
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Strategic actions and milestones Continued from Page 4 velopment, public safety, legislation and policy goals, and new revenue. For each priority, the mayor, city council and city staff would create a strategic action that would outline what needed to be done. Then, the group would establish milestones — tasks necessary to complete the strategic action and also potential obstacles to overcome. For example, Baltimore Avenue projects were high priority under capital improvement. Although elected officials agreed street redevelopment projects were
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Constituents grill Carozza on gun control loophole Technicality allows abusers to buy weapon, local says By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) “What is the value you place on life?” Ocean Pines resident Kady Everson demanded of State Sen. Mary Beth Carozza, (R-38C), during her “Listening Hour” forum Monday night at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Everson, alongside other residents wearing bright red “Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America” Tshirts, pressed Carozza on her gun control position. “I taught in Baltimore ... and I had to get a full background check and get fingerprinted,” Ocean Pines resident Linda Powers said. “Why shouldn’t gun buyers be held to the same stringent standards?” “You bring it up as a general issue, but I look at specific proposals and listen to every cross section,” Carozza responded. “This area is strongly Second Amendment, and my obligation is to weigh the feedback from all of my constituents.” Her answer did not seem to satisfy See SCHOOLS Page 7
Carozza engages with local voters By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) State Sen. Mary Beth Carozza, (R-38C), began her “Listening Hours” at the Ocean Pines Community Center Monday, and engaged roughly 40 to 45 constituents about a variety of topics. Carozza’s Listening Hours are essentially a town hall, but smaller and more intimate. “Before we know it, the 2020 Maryland General Assembly will be kicking off in January, and I appreciate all those who have come out to my listening hours to visit and share their views on our Shore priority issues,” Carozza said. Before speaking with constituents, however, she began by explaining her opinions on the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education, colloquially known as the Kirwan Commission. While Carozza said she supports many of the recommendations made by the commission, such as salary increases for teachers, she said the challenge is determining how to pay for it. Currently, the funding package is expected to cost an additional $3.8 billion over current education funding over a 10-year period. She argued that this would require sharp hikes in property and income taxes. Rather than Dr. William “Brit” Kir-
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Miller resigns from Senate president role, cites health Local leaders comment on change ahead of session By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) With long-time state Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller stepping down from that role, local legislators are preparing to work with new leadership in the Democratic-controlled General Assembly when it convenes in January. Miller, who began treatment early in the year for prostate cancer, cancer, announced last Thursday that he would relinquish the post, one of state politics’ most powerful, after holding it for 32 years. “I have been blessed to have the life and opportunities I have had, and the opportunity to work with hundreds of wonderful members of the Senate in my time as president,” Miller said in a statement. “Serving the residents of the 27th district is a privilege, and serving my colleagues as Senate President has been the honor of a lifetime.” Miller will still serve his constituents as the Democratic senator in his district, which covers Calvert, Charles and Prince George’s counties. He was first elected in 1974 and has been serving as president of the Senate since 1987. Gov. Larry Hogan expressed his support for Miller. “I have immense respect for Mike Miller,” Hogan said in a statement. “For the past year, he has shown all of us what courage and determination look like as he faces a very tough personal battle.” Locally, state senators and delegates are reacting to the change in leadership. “I definitely think it’s admirable of hi[m] to take that high road, and understand the challenges that he faces with his health, and put Maryland first in stepping aside,” said Delegate Wayne Hartman (R-38C). Hogan also admired Miller’s dedication to service in the Maryland General Assembly. “As the longest continuously serving presiding officer in the nation, President Miller has been a strong, unifying leader for the legislature and the state,” Hogan said. Hartman agreed. “Without his leadership, I think Maryland would have a lot of policies [that] passed would have been a lot more liberal,” Hartman said. “So I think Mike Miller was actually somewhat of a friend to the conservatives in the grand scheme of things.” Delegate Charles Otto (R-38A) said Miller was knowledgeable about matters affecting Worcester County, inSee DEMOCRATIC Page 10
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Schools no longer safe due to guns Continued from Page 6 Everson or Powers. “Schools are no longer safe, and that is because of the easy access to guns,” Powers said. “[What] we want is not to take the Second Amendment away, but to have someone who wants a gun to get a stringent background check.” The state of Maryland has some of the strictest gun control laws in the country, but does have some loopholes. In Maryland, gun buyers must get background checks for any type of gun he or she purchases, although long guns, such as rifles and shotguns, can be purchased at gun shows or from family members, sans background checks. “I want to see all the loopholes closed,” Powers said. “Maryland is set-
ting the stage [for gun control], but it needs to do more. Schools are doing as much as they can, but the [state] still needs to do more.” The state senator said she would look at specific proposals, but could not say if she would or would not support future legislation. “I am not here to focus on guns; I’m taking a broader approach,” Carozza said. “I’m not going to use today’s forum to lock in on an issue.” The state senator also said she needed to refresh herself on the issue, and could not give the constituents a firm position. “You voted no on last year’s loophole bill,” Everson said, noting that future legislation would be similar to last year’s. Everson is referring to House Bill 786, which was spearheaded by Dele-
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Continued from Page 1 “In order for us to get partners, funding from the state and enterprises, we need to show them we can do it [generate revenue] with the study,” Mayor Rick Meehan responded. While the sports complex was one of Gehrig’s priorities, he made it clear that it was not his only focus, and that he believed the city had many assets that it needed to market aggressively and sell. “We have to determine what we are selling, and think broader,” he said. “[Let’s] find what fits our brand and bring them here … we are more than families, [and] we need to diversify our market.” He pushed for the creation of an economic development director position, which would be in charge of “selling” Ocean City. “The bulk of our funds are spent on advertising,” he said. “We need to rethink economic development, [and] we need to be all in, or all out.” While the mayor, council members and staff concurred with Gehrig’s general notion — and established a plan to begin plotting out the economic development director role — they disagreed as to where development focus should be. Gehrig’s assertion of being “all in, or all out” referred to spurring economic growth during the shoulder season. This, however, would likely result in the addition of special events, which could be financially difficult. According to data provided by the City Budget Manager Jennie Knapp, the city’s special events expenditures are a little over $1 million per year on full-time staff, part-time staff, overtime pay and supplies. “The more we push the season out, the more we need to look at expanding full-time staff,” Knapp said. Public Works Director Hal Adkins added that his department has remained relatively the same size since 1987, yet the city’s special and private events — and their demands on his department’s services — continue to
grow. He said virtually the same thing seven years ago, apparently without effect. Following the 2008/09 recession, the city introduced a variety of budget cuts. At the time, Adkins said his department had confidence that it could maintain its services, as long as its burdens didn’t increase. But the burdens did increase. “We don’t have the manpower,” Adkins said. “Events need to be selfsupporting. Sooner or later, it’s [staff shortage] going to break the camel’s back.” Knapp highlighted potential inefficiencies inherent in operating with an overextended staff. “If they [staff] are putting up lights, what job are they not doing?” Knapp asked.
‘We have to determine what we are selling, and think broader. [Let’s] find what fits our brand and bring them here … we are more than families, [and] we need to diversify our market.’ Councilman John Gehrig Despite Adkins and Knapp’s input, Gehrig remained adamant about boosting the offseason. “Do you think we could sell the offseason enough to match in-season?” Knapp demanded of Gehrig. “Because the staffing costs will be astronomical.” “We need to plow forward,” Gehrig asserted, arguing that growth was always preferable to stagnancy. “The status quo is the problem.” The number of workers versus the scale of the event schedule was just one problem, Council President Lloyd Martin said. “We don’t have people readily available to work,” Martin responded. “You can have 10 Spartans in December, but no hotels are open.”
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The Spartan Race was an obstacle course event that garnered more than 3,000 participants. With that days’ time running short and with the group unable to find a definitive course to pursue, the session’s participants took on another involved topic: parking. Hardly lost on the group was that the city could take in almost $1.5 million in additional parking revenues, but only if the council deviates from the resort’s Parking Task Force’s recommendations. City Engineer Terry McGean explained to the participants that the task force had agreed to recommend a 50-cent rate increase, $3 per hour to $3.50 per hour, in the inlet parking lot during June, July, August and September. The rates for street parking and other municipal parking would increase by one dollar during these months. In April, May and October, parking would be free on weekdays, but $3 per hour Friday through Sunday. Not including the month of September, the rate increase would generate roughly $185,000. Despite the task force’s recommendation, Council Secretary Mary Knight argued it would make more sense to raise the rate by a dollar, and charge $4 per hour at the inlet lot during peak season. This would increase potential revenue to $520,000. In addition, while the task force voted against paid-parking expansions, its recommendations are just that—recommendations, a point emphasized by Councilman Tony DeLuca. “The task force recommended no expansion, but it’s up to us to decide that,” he said. Expansions in paid parking could result in up to $961,000 in additional parking revenue, according to data provided by the city engineer. The mayor and council will decide definitely whether to hike parking rates and expand paid-parking at a future council work session.
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Gordon also mentioned growing economic development in the Ocean Pines Route 589 area, including the Atlantic General Hospital, which produces high-paying, familyMelanie Pursel supporting jobs. Susan Jones, executive director of the Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, added that the county recently added 1,000 hotel rooms, which is a 10 percent increase from the last three to four years, not including Airbnb house and condo rentals. “Our tourism numSusan Jones bers are very strong right now,” Jones said. “The economy is decent, so there’s plenty of investor money floating around.” In addition to the hotels, several new restaurants, particularly in the West Ocean City area have opened, she said. She’s looking forward to seeing those newly generated jobs filled and advised potential job seekers that work See TOURISM Page 11
Democratic Caucus suggests Sen. Bill Ferguson to replace Continued from Page 7 cluding dealings with the poultry industry and the project involving the expansion of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street in Ocean City. Otto added that Miller kept an open dialogue and was “always receptive to have local leaders to contact … whatever side of the aisle they were on.” Hartman also said the new leadership could have an impact on the progress of local bills. “So it certainly has the ability for us to see big changes in the outcome of legislation in Maryland,” Hartman said. The Democratic Caucus offered Sen. Bill Ferguson (D-46) as a candidate to replace Miller, according to various media outlets. A new Senate president is expected to be confirmed on Jan. 8, the first day of the Maryland General Assembly’s legislative session, according to Maryland Democratic Party Communications Director Arinze Ifekauche. “We wish the new incoming leadership well, and I hope they’ll listen to our perspectives as well,” Otto said. Hartman and Otto pointed out that Miller could also serve in an advisory capacity as the Maryland General As-
sembly has two new leaders for the first time in years. “I hope he does have more time to devote to his recovery, [and] then he can still be there available, because I’m sure [the] new speaker and a new president will be wishing to have his advice on issues,” Otto said. In the House of Delegates, Speaker of the House Adrienne Jones was elected after the Speaker Michael Busch died earlier this year. Hartman also said there will be a learning period within the legislative chambers of the Maryland General Assembly. “It’s going to take time for us to see how well they both work across the aisle and where their loyalties and supports are going to lie,” he said. State Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R38) said Ferguson contacted her for a meeting, and added that she hopes the Eastern Shore voices will continue to be heard. “Senate President Mike Miller often reminded us on the Senate floor that each one of us is not only a senator representing our individual district but also a senator of Maryland,” Carozza said in a statement. “My expectation is that new Senate President Bill Ferguson would continue that Maryland Senate tradition.”
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Hooper’s Shopping Plaza, off Route 50 in West Ocean City, is among a number of new developments in the area that have contributed to recent economic growth.
Tourism growth poses new challenge in filling Wor. jobs Continued from Page 10 of how to fill those jobs,” Pursel said. According to Purcell, Ocean City has in hospitality is great for those who about 12,000 seasonal positions beneed flexible schedules. Both Gordon and Jones also see tween Memorial Day and Labor Day. room for economic growth in the She said although J-1 visa students and county. college students are a great help, they “The development in the northern are sometimes hampered by transend of the county can have a ripple ef- portation. fect,” Gordon said. “We need to get together with Shore “Some restaurants ‘With everyone working that have opened up Transit and Ocean City Transit,” Pursel said. this year that were of together on what’s “If you’re in Pocomoke, high interest for resbeneficial for the county idents in the southit could take you an as a whole, I see that ern end of the hour upwards to get to [growth] county, which has work.” She added that helped with job incontinuing.’ creases.” some hotels provide Kathryn Gordon, transportation for Gordon added director of economic land in the workers, and that development Pocomoke area is Ocean City is looking to connect with Salisready for developfor the county ment, perhaps for an bury University students who stay for the operation involved in raw material summer and pay for manufacturing. There have also been housing year-round. Another difficulty new businesses in Snow Hill – a restau- is that some schools now start the acarant and a bakery. As for the Ocean City demic year in mid-August, cutting area, Jones is focusing on working to short the time families can spend in increase sports tourism, which involves Ocean City. travel sport teams that families and rePursel added that another place the cruiters attend. county has seen economic growth is in “It’s attractive to us because it’s fam- the health care sector, particularly Atily travel, travel that typically does not lantic General Hospital’s new cancer depend on the weather,” Jones said. “It center. Despite the challenge to fill jobs, the is travel that is weekday business in the overall economy and population of summer.” Melanie Pursel, director of Greater Worcester County is moving in a posiOcean City Chamber of Commerce, tive direction, along with the state as a said the additional hotel rooms show whole. that the Ocean City economy is vibrant, “With everyone working together on but she also sees a challenge with that. what’s beneficial for the county as a “Because the demand for workers is whole, I see that [growth] continuing,” increasing, we’re seeing the challenge Gordon said.
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Foultz legacy honored with room rededication in Pines
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) Gone, but not forgotten, community volunteer Anna Foultz was lauded by family and friends for her decades of community service and charitable pursuits during a room rededication ceremony at the Ocean Pines community center on Thursday. Known as the world’s oldest serving Girl Scout, Foultz was an integral part of numerous community organizations, including Star Charities, which she cofounded with her husband, Carl, in 2007. The emotional ceremony featured numerous cohorts who shared testimonies about the indelible impression Foultz left on them. Star Charities volunteer Barb Peletier introduced more than a half dozen members of Foultz’s charity. “We’re here to say goodbye to a little lady with a very big heart,” she said. “Anna instilled in the Star Charities volunteers that one can never do or give enough to the community or those in need.” Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) and Del. Wayne Hartman (R-38C) presented Foultz’s son, Carl Jr., and his wife, Janet, with citations from the Maryland Senate and Gov. Larry Hogan. “Yes indeed, Anna Foultz is smiling down,” she said. “Anna Foultz was a true servant leader.” Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino, who featured a column by Foultz in the Courier newspaper for years, referenced an old show business adage that epitomized her civic-minded spirit. “Leave them wanting just a little bit more,” he said. Bertino said Foultz was perpetually lending aid and moving forward. “Her daughter told me the best way to honor Anna was to keep the momentum going,” he said. “I don’t think I would be able to keep up with the pace that Anna set.” Foultz was involved and a common fixture at Ocean Pines Association meetings, Bertino said. “It wasn’t uncommon to spot her in the front row, hair and attire perfect,” he
said. “If she had something to say … she was going to say it regardless of the topic being discussed at the time.” Even in her advanced years, Foultz remained engaged when many others would be slowing up, Bertino said. “She was always looking ahead, and I don’t think she ever looked in the rearview mirror,” he said. Foultz was known for her constant smile and kindness. “She wasn’t’ overwhelmed by status or stature. With her people were just people,” he said. Welling up with emotion, Bertino theorized heaven surely exists and undoubtedly includes musical accompaniment. “I believe Anna is enjoying both in Carl’s arms,” he said. “We are fortunate to live in our community, and we are blessed that, for a time, we lived in the community that Anna called home.” Sue Walter, who served as Star Charities secretary in recent years, praised her departed friend’s altruistic nature. “Anna is watching over us today [and] taking pictures,” she said. Recalling the pair always closed conversations by stating, “I love you,” Walter said she was fortunate to have shared those sentiments during her friend’s final days. “I’m blessed that I got to say those words to her just three days before she passed,” she said. “You spread happiness for all the years you were here on Earth,” she said. “Rest in peace sweet Anna.” Larry Walton, who rubbed elbows with Foultz in Star Charities and numerous community groups, said the bottom line was service. “She was such a giver to the community,” he said. “If we could all follow in her footsteps, what a community we’ll have.” Highlighting a donation drive to support Star Charities’ current “Holiday Gifts for Soldiers” campaign slated for that Saturday at the Ocean Pines Food Lion, Walton said that would be the groups’ final venture as the nonprofit’s name will be retired. Paul Mazzei who bonded with the See IT Page 13
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‘It took two sessions to get her to believe she was indeed a businesswoman and deserved that [because] she wanted to give it back. She went across the country, made a speech, and knocked them dead.’ Judy Boggs, Former Worcester County Commissioner Continued from Page 12 Foultz in multiple community organizations, including Star Charities and the Sons of Italy Ocean City Lodge #2747, said Anna set an example more should follow. “Anna belonged to a lot of organizations but she’s not like most of us … she took an active part,” he said. Her dedication to those less fortunate bordered on the obsessive, Mazzei said. “She could not do enough for Star Charities,” he said. “There’s no doubt in my mind the second day she was in heaven, God had to call her aside … and say, ‘Anna, I’m in charge up here.’” Mazzei then recalled the long-running Readers Digest column, “My Most Unforgettable Character.” “Anna Foultz is my most unforgettable character of Ocean Pines and, thanks to the dedication today, she will not be forgotten,” he said. Former Worcester County Commissioner Judy Boggs counted Foultz among her circle of close friends. “I want you to know there was a side of Anna that no one knew about,” she said. Boggs recounted a heart-to-heart conversation years earlier where Foultz expressed self-doubts. “We would not think of Anna as modest [or] unsure of herself because we know how she barrels into a room and takes it over,” she said. Boggs said Foultz once confided in her
that she had received an accolade she did not deserve. “One day, she called me asking for help. ‘I’ve been elected the businesswoman of the year for the whole country,’ and I said, ‘Anna, that’s wonderful,’” she said. “She said, ‘no it isn’t, I’m a fraud [and] not a businesswoman.” Boggs set about to convince Foultz the honor was well-earned. “I said, “OK, let’s write down what a businesswoman does, and she said, ‘they make money,’” she recounted. “I said, ‘you make more money than all of them, but you give it away. “It took two sessions to get her to believe she was indeed a businesswoman and deserved that [because] she wanted to give it back,” she said. “She went across the country, made a speech, and knocked them dead.” Ocean Radio 98.1 general manager and morning personality Bulldog shared impressions of Foultz formed during multiple on-air discussions. “Anna spent more time in the studio then some of my employees,” he quipped. “Every time she came into my studio, she came in to help someone else.” Bulldog then boiled her personality down to three points. “She is the epitome of goodness [and] selflessness and she left the longest answering machine messages I’ve ever heard in my life,” he said.
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Carl Foultz Jr. and his wife, Janet, attend a dedication ceremony for the “Anna Foultz Room” in the Ocean Pines community center on Thursday, where they were presented citations by Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) and Del. Wayne Hartman (R-38C) from the Maryland Senate and Gov. Larry Hogan.
While radio interviews do affect listeners, Bulldog said Foultz’s guest spots never failed to elicit a large reaction. “I would get emails and texts, ‘We love her, she’s great, can she come back,’ and I said, ‘She will, trust me,’” he said. “You know what, I’m not so sure she not coming back again.” In addition to the room dedication on Thursday, Peletier said the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines and Ocean City will award an, “Anna Foultz,” scholarship to a high school senior next May. In closing, Anna’s son, Carl Jr., said
his parents would be reunited with funeral service plans that include a resting spot next to her husband. “She told me a thousand times that she wanted to go to Arlington [National Cemetery] and be buried with my dad,” he said. Anticipating up to a 10-month delay for the funeral service because of Arlington’s procedures, Foultz said details would be forthcoming. “She loved this community and everybody here more than you could know,” he said.
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The Delmarva Blood Bank experienced a critical blood shortage in October. The closest donor center to Ocean City is on Mount Hermon Road in Salisbury.
Blood Bank of Delmarva reaches shortage Organization sees shrinking donor base, issues plea for more first-time donations By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) The Delmarva Blood Bank is facing a critical blood shortage after failing to meet supply
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Blood bank struggled in October Continued from Page 14 various medical issues and take new medications. Since the World Series just having ended, Prado compared building a donor base to building a baseball team. “Baseball has a farm system to continually replenish the major league team with young talent,” Prado said. “It’s the same for us. We’re trying to develop a younger pool of donors to replace those that age out naturally and who have done their part. We’re basically asking the next generation to step up.” Prado noted that since issuing the plea, the blood bank is starting to receive more donations and hopes to continue that trend. Due to smart management, the blood shortage has not affected Atlantic General Hospital, according to CEO/President Michael Franklin, who also serves on the board of directors for the blood bank. “It’s more of a regional concern,” Franklin said, “but we contribute to helping to offset if they get in a crisis somewhere, our blood supply would go to help out the crisis situation somewhere else.” The hospital tracks the blood count daily and replenishes the sup-
ply as soon as they use any of it. Franklin described the hospitals and blood banks as a sort of network to send each other blood, and especially platelets, which have Tony Prado a much shorter shelf life at only five days. “We make sure we have them on hand in case they need them,” Franklin said, “but we also have to make sure that we’re getting them somewhere else since they have a short life.” He mentioned that the blood bank is concerned about the shortage as the winter holidays approach, since people are typically too busy to donate then. “It’s also a big travel time of the year, so we’ll have more automobile accidents which often require the use of blood supply,” Franklin said. The blood bank especially looks for what they call the four core blood types: O positive, O negative, A negative and B negative, with O positive being the most common blood type in America and O negative being the universal donor. “I’ve heard statistics between 38
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DNR team rescues tangled humpback whale By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) A team from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police rescued a humpback whale that was tangled in fishing gear about 15 miles southeast off the coast of Ocean City last Thursday morning. Sgt. Andrew Wilson and two other officers were out on a patrol when Wilson overheard a channel 16 call to the Coast Guard from Steve and Lori Insley on board the vessel Glory Days. In the 10:40 a.m. call, the couple reported seeing an entangled whale. Wilson said he and his team made their way to the reported location and while they were on the way, Capt. Monty Hawkins on the fishing boat Morning Star called to tell the team that he had a specialized tool, a 13-
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Steve and Lori Insley reported a humpback whale that was entangled in fishing gear on Oct. 24. Sgt. Andrew Wilson and two teammates from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police responded to the call and rescued the whale about 15 miles southeast of the Ocean City coast.
nate the risk. Hawkins commended Wilson and his team for freeing the whale. “If you’re running up on a whale with a boat, it is not a comfortable thing,” Hawkins said. “The whale has the power to slap you around and flip you over.” He added the Insley’s vital role. “They reported it and they stayed with it,” Hawkins said. “This is imfportant. If you give a single location
to a whale, you don’t know where it’s going to swim to.” Wilson maintained that the resuce was a team effort. “We couldn’t have done it without Capt. Monty Hawkins and without Steve and Lori Insley,” Wilson said. “They were the ones on the Glory Days — the vessel that reported it. They stood by and waited for us to get there and stood by when we went out to get the gear from Capt. Hawkins.”
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AGH receives $100K grant for diabetes prog. By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) A $100,000 grant presented to Atlantic General Hospital last Thursday aims to help revamp the hospital’s diabetes program so it can do more to address one of the higher rates of diabetes in the state. “Everyone knows that … the health system’s vision is really to be a leader and caring for people and advancing health for the residents of our community,” said Colleen Wareing, vice president of patient care services at Atlantic General Hospital. “And that is exactly what this grant is targeted to do.” Wareing said that roughly 16.7 percent of Worcester County’s population has diabetes as compared to 10.2 percent statewide. “With this grant from CareFirst, we are able to implement a model of care that’s based on practices outlined by 200 partners in the national diabetes program,” said Faustino Macuha, M.D., an endocrinologist at Atlantic General Hospital. The grant was provided by CareFirst, of Blue Cross Blue Shield, which serves customers in Maryland and Washington, D.C. The funds will be allocated over an 18-month period, according to a statement from the hospital, and will allow for the hiring of a nurse navigator and pharmacist. “The nice part about our team [is] one’s a nurse, one’s a pharmacist and
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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield presents a $100,000 grant to Atlantic General Hospital for diabetes care management during a ceremony last Thursday at the facility in Berlin. Among those participating in the check presentation from left, are Colleen Wareing, vice president of patient care services at Atlantic General Hospital; Dr. Faustino Macuha, endocrinologist, Atlantic General Diabetes and Endocrinology Center; Darlene Jameson, diabetes education program coordinator at Atlantic General Diabetes and Endocrinology Center; Julie Wagner, vice president of community affairs for CareFirst; Ellen Waters, Atlantic General Hospital Foundation member and CareFirst board member; Sandra Bempong, grant officer for CareFirst; Nancy Edgeworth, a pharmacist at Atlantic General Diabetes and Endocrinology Center; Del. Wayne Hartman (R-38C); and Michael Franklin, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital.
one’s a dietician, so we have that combination that gives us that expertise in all areas,” Wareing said. Macuha said the grant also will help pay for a machine for eye screenings that focus on retinopathy. “A lot of patients don’t have regular vision coverage, and we would be able to
provide good adequate retina screenings for diabetic retinopathy at a point of care,” Macuha said. Macuha also said age, diet, and a sedentary lifestyle are some risk factors associated with diabetes. He added that diabetes can have several complications, including damage to
the eyes, kidneys and wound infections that could lead to amputation. “Improperly controlled diabetes can lead to a bunch of different complications really affecting every organ system in the body, and I think now it’s been more and more recognized in the community how important this needs to be controlled,” Macuha said. When referring to age, Macuha cited a larger aging population in Worcester County. “I think it’s increasing just because a lot of more seniors are moving into the area,” he said, Wareing also said the existing diabetes and endocrinology center attempts to “identify patients who are not really improving, or have very high A1C’s and an A1C greater than 8 is what we targeted.” An A1C is a test for Type 2 diabetes. Wareing said insulin pump therapies, A1C testing and glucose interpretation are offered at the hospital’s diabetes and endocrinology center. The hospital also has a diabetes prevention program via the Center for Disease Control, and an American Diabetes Association diabetes program, which has helped more than 3,000 patients. Wareing said her husband has lost 20 pounds since he began participating in the American Diabetes Association diabetes program. “I didn’t have high hopes for him, but I think it’s a great program,” Wareing said. Overall, education and awareness are goals for the hospital’s diabetes and endocrinology center. “So many of the debilitating complications of diabetes can be lessened or even avoided through in-depth education about the disease, about medications and about the self-management tools you can use to stay healthy,” Darlene Jameson, coordinator of diabetes education services at the center, said in a statement.
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County rejects WHP appeal cases By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) The Worcester County Department of Review and Permitting rejected the five appeal cases from full-time residents of the seasonal White Horse Park campground subdivision before they could go to the Board of Zoning Appeals, effectively throwing another roadblock in the path of their movement to live at the park year-round. Claiming they didn’t know about the zoning regulation or that they were told it didn’t matter, the residents originally sought to remain in the park when local attorney Hugh Cropper proposed a text amendment that would allow full-time residents as of June 2018 to remain in the park until they sell the unit, live there seasonally or die. Both the county planning commission and county commissioners rejected the amendment, citing the park’s lack of infrastructure to serve residents year-round. Cropper filed five appeal cases for his clients on the basis that the county waited too long to enforce the zoning code, therefore invalidating the fines of up to $1,000 the county warned of via letters to all residents. However, Ed Tudor, director of review and permitting, rejected the appeal on the basis that its mention of the Department of Review and Permitting and enforcement action is incorrect. “There was no enforcement action taken,” Tudor said. “It was a letter stating what could happen.” He also maintained that it was not the department that held responsibility for the enforcement plan, but rather the county commissioners. However, Cropper said he respectfully disagreed with Tudor’s interpretation of enforcement action and the county commissioners. “I don’t think there’s a reasonable person in this county that would not believe that to be an enforcement action,” Cropper said. “If you got that letter in the mail that says if
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you don’t move out of your house you’re going to be fined up to $1,000 a day, I think you would see that as enforcement action.” He added that the county commissioners would have to rely on staff from development review and permitting to enforce the zoning regulations. “The department is an agency of the county commissioners,” Cropper said. “The department doesn’t exist independently of the county commissioners.” He voiced frustration that none of the full-time residents have received proper housing assistance, even when they attended the meeting the county set up to connect them with local agencies. “From a humanitarian perspective, I really don’t understand it,” Cropper said. “Are they really going to take people on a fixed income, who can barely afford their mortgage, and fine them $1,000 a day and effectively throw them out of their house because they stay there two or three months too long in the winter?” He said he plans to take the issue to a higher court, but isn’t sure exactly what that will be yet.
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PROGRESS Earthmovers and laborers toil away last Monday as the outside structure of the new Showell Elementary School on Racetrack Road continues to come into focus.
Wor-Wic Community College lists Worcester County grads (Nov. 1, 2019) The following Worcester County students completed their program requirements to graduate with a certificate of proficiency (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 summer. Berlin: Tara M. Bonnaville, AA, General Studies; Lindsay J. Brittingham, AAS, Chemical Dependency Counseling; Daryin Nicole Bryant, AA, General Studies; Daniel Anthony Derasmo, CT, Criminal Justice; Joseluis Espinoza Fonseca, AAS, Business; Chloe E. FauntLeRoy, CT, Nursing; Danee E. Glass, AA, General Studies; Sharon J. Hensley, AS, Nursing; Nancy L. Holland, CT, Nursing; Marley S. Listmann, AAS, Chemical Dependency Counseling; Jill A. Loppnow, AA, General Studies; Kayla Elizabeth McAleer, AA, General Studies; Jordyn L. Sigetti, CT, Nursing; Michelle Renee Valderas, AAS, Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Management; and Dennis Wat-
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Atlantic General Hospital to host diabetes courses (Oct. 25, 2019) The Atlantic General Diabetes Center at Atlantic General Hospital will be offering diabetes self-management education classes in November. The series of four, two-hour sessions will address blood glucose monitoring, foot care, nutrition, exercise and other self-management skills to help individuals better manage their ALL DECKED OUT diabetes. City Hall staff members gather outside the building on Third Street to show off their proper work attire, at least it’s proper just before Halloween A family member is invited to atnight. It also proves that, yes, municipal employees have a sense of humor too. tend. The program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association for quality education, and program staff includes a registered nurse and a registered dietitian, both of whom are Certified Diabetes Educators. Advance registration and a referral (Nov. 1, 2019) Worcester County chicken chesapeake, vegetable al- purchased on the shelter’s website, from a primary care provider (which Humane Society will present its fredo, New York strip or rockfish in www.worcestercountyhumanesoci- the program can obtain) are required. 39th annual “Paws and Whiskers” lemon butter sauce and are served ety.org. Diabetes Self-Management is a Fundraiser Dinner at Ocean 13, on with a veggie and starch. The Worcester County Humane Medicare benefit and the cost of the 13th Street and the Boardwalk, on Doors will open at 6 p.m. with ap- Society is a private, nonprofit, no-kill classes is covered by most insurances. Friday, Nov. 8. petizers, and cocktails (cash bar) at animal shelter in Berlin that depends Classes will be held on the followTickets cost $60 per person and 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at heavily on donations and fundraising ing Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon: includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, 7:30 p.m. to care for the many animals who are Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at Atlantic Genbeverages (non-alcoholic), taxes, graThere will be music throughout housed at the shelter until they find eral Hospital Regional Cancer Care tuity, and $22 from every ticket goes the evening and silent auctions and their forever homes. Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, in directly to benefit the no-kill animal 50/50 tickets. Follow the shelter on Facebook Berlin. shelter. Dinner tickets must be purchased and Instagram for available pets and Call 410-208-9761 for more inforThe dinner choices are crab cakes, by Monday, Nov. 4. Tickets can be upcoming events. mation and to register.
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Health department seeks community opioid projects Proposals will help goal to increase treatment access, reduce drug-related deaths By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) The Worcester County Health Department’s Local Behavioral Health Authority is seeking proposals for projects that address the county’s opioid abuse problem. With funding from the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration, the initiative is looking for projects Jackie Ward from partners working with the state’s Minority Outreach and Technical Assistance Program, as well as faithbased and community organizations. According to Jackie Ward, health planner for the Worcester County Health Department’s Planning, Quality and Core Services, the project proposals should detail outreach, information and education on opioid use, as well as training on educational prevention strategies. Ward said that some of these strategies include Naloxone/Narcan use and distribution, harm reduction services, health educations and referrals/links to treatment and other recovery support services. “Proposed projects would ideally model after an evidence-based practice or promising practice,” Ward said. She added that the proposed project activities must specifically target minorities and those in tribal communities with opioid use disorders and those at risk for opioid use, misuse and overdose death. Since 2011, drug intoxication deaths have steadily increased across Maryland, as well as opioid related deaths, according to Ward. “Heroin has been declining in its influence in local drug fatalities and opioid related deaths has remained fairly stable,” Ward said, “but the influence of fentanyl on drug-related deaths has been impactful over the past several years in Worcester.” She also pointed out that joined efforts by local, state and national agencies have led to a decrease in drug- and alcohol-related deaths in the county from 2016 to 2018. The health department hopes to reinforce that trend by adding community projects that increase access to treatment, reduce unmet treatment needs for opioid abusers and
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reduce opioid-related deaths. Contact Jessica Sexauer at 410632-3366 or Jessica.sexauer@maryland.gov for an application packet. Hard copy proposals should be submitted to Worcester County Local Behavioral Health Authority at 6040 Public Landing Road in Snow Hill by 1 p.m. on Nov. 8. Online proposals can be sent to Lisa.Shockley1@maryland.gov. Organizations can apply for up to $250,000 in project funding, which must be spent by Sept. 29, 2020. A local team will review proposals and make recommendations on which projects should advance to the state level. Questions regarding the project should be sent to Kimberly.Qualls@maryland.gov.
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Couple arrested Police arrested David Michael Flynn, 62, and Sharon Joyce Flynn, 63, of Owings, Maryland, after an argument reportedly escalated into physical violence on Oct. 24. According to court documents, police already had been dispatched three times to address calls pertaining to the couple in their Boardwalk hotel unit. Upon arrival, police met with Ocean City Emergency Services personnel, who said they had been dispatched to the unit for an alcohol overdose, but were leaving after the occupants refused treatment. An officer met with Michael Flynn, and reported seeing scratches on his arms and torso. Michael Flynn told the officer that he and his wife had been out drinking, returned home and had begun to argue. He told police that she then attacked him. He denied hitting his wife, but said he
pushed her off himself multiple times. Joyce Flynn confirmed her husband’s claims, except that she maintained he had hit her. Police reported seeing a bruise on Joyce Flynn’s left eye. Police arrested the husband and wife, who face one count of second-degree assault each.
Warrant arrest A license plate reader led to the arrest of Kenneth Edward Niblett, Jr., 43, of Salisbury, after it alerted police of the suspect’s presence in Ocean City, Oct. 25. At roughly 12:01 a.m., police reported Niblett’s car had entered the city. Niblett had a potential warrant in Wicomico County for failure to appear in court, the police report said. An officer initiated a traffic stop near 91st Street, and pulled the suspect over in the 100 block of 94th Street. Continued on Page 24
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Police find Berlin man dead in ditch, autopsy to follow By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) A 41-year-old man was found dead this past Friday afternoon on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin, the Berlin Police Department said Tuesday. Jonathan Michael Driessen, of Berlin, was found in a ditch on Oct. 25 behind Rite Aid on 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd., according to police. Police answered a call around 3:18 p.m. from a person who discovered Driessen’s body while he was walking his dog. The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation assumed the case, and no foul play is suspected, according to police. Driessen had been missing for a while, according to detectives on scene. According to the on-call medical examiner, Driessen did not have any “unusual signs of trauma,” police said. Driessen was then taken to the chief medical examiner’s office in Baltimore for an autopsy to determine a cause of death, according to police.
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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 23 During the traffic stop, the officer reported seeing the suspect move around and place something on the floor of his car. Police said the officer handcuffed Niblett and arrested him once confirming the warrant. Before the suspect’s vehicle was towed, an officer inspected it and found a silver metal tube containing what appeared to be cocaine, according to the police report. Niblett faces charges of possessing a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Fake gun and strippers Luis Alberto Gutierrez, 19, of Front Royal, Virginia, faces multiple charges after police found a BB gun in his vehicle, following a traffic stop on Oct. 25. Around 7:45 p.m., police reported seeing a black SUV run a red light on an intersection on 62nd Street. In addition to running a red, police noted the vehicle’s headlights were not on during bad weather conditions, and that one of the vehicle’s brake lights was not working properly. After initiating a traffic stop, the officer reported that Gutierrez did not have his driver’s license with him. While Gutierrez searched for his registration, police reported asking him whether he had a weapon, to which the suspect responded affirmatively, and told
the officer he had an airsoft pistol. The suspect apparently waived his Miranda Rights and spoke to the officer on scene. Gutierrez apparently told the officer that he was on his way to a party, where there would be a stripper. The officer reported that Gutierrez said the stripper had exhibited suspicious behavior, so the suspect brought the airsoft pistol in case of an emergency. The suspect then confessed that he did not have a valid driver’s license, the police report said. The officer arrested Gutierrez, who faces charges of transporting a gun replica, failure to display headlights during bad weather, driving with a faulty brake light, driving with foreign objects covering the rear lights, failure to obey traffic control device instructions, failure to stop at a red light and driving without a license.
Loaded handgun Benjamin Allen Gooden, 25, of Elkton, Virginia, faces three charges after police accused him of hitting his partner. According to a police report, an officer responded to a call from a mother who claimed Gooden had hit her daughter. Police contacted the victim, who told police that Gooden had left their Boardwalk hotel minutes before calling police. Police found Gooden, and had him sit on the curb. As he sat, however, he put
down a plastic bag that seemed to have an object inside, according to court documents. Gooden reportedly told the officer that he had a pistol, and the officer found a loaded .40-caliber Smith and Wesson handgun in the p bag. During an interview, Gooden told the officer he was trying to remove himself from the domestic assault situation. He said he always carried the gun, as he was from Virginia, which is an open carry state, and had not realized Maryland had different gun laws. He told the officer there was nothing physical about the argument. The officer arrested Gooden for carrying a loaded handgun and charged him with second-degree assault after interviewing his partner.
Assault arrest George Berkley Ruark Jr., 36, of Ocean City, was arrested and charged for first and second-degree assault, after his partner accused him of hitting and choking her last Thursday. Around 12:08 a.m., police responded to an assault report at an apartment on 205 5th Street, where they heard a man and woman arguing. According to court documents, when Ruark let police into the room, they saw a broken wooden table, several broken glass dishes and empty beer cans on the living room floor. Police found the victim, who was still on the phone with Ocean City Police Communications personnel, on the porch. Police interviewed the victim, who said she had been in bed trying to sleep when Ruark, who had been drinking all day, came into the bedroom and demanded she give him money to buy more alcohol, the police report said. That, the victim alleged, led to the argument and assault against her, police said.
Reckless endangerment After a schedule conflict caused Nikolay Nikolaev Suhin, 40, of Ocean City, to miss a class, the hotel employee blamed his coworker, and then threatened her while holding a knife, according to a police report. Police said they went to a midtown hotel around 6:15 p.m. last Thursday to investigate a reported assault. In court documents, police said the woman and Suhin were preparing for a conference and had to work longer than expected. Consequently, Suhin apparently missed a class and said it was his coworker’s fault. The ensuing argument escalated to the point that Suhin reportedly took a knife and held it near the woman’s neck, causing her to flee and call police. Police said Suhin, when asked about the incident, denied holding up a knife and said it was a wooden doorstop. Suhin faces charges of first and second-degree assault and reckless endangerment.
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Third annual Bark for Life fundraiser at Windmill Creek
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) Zoe Newman, 14, has done something no one else has in the history of Assateague Island National Seashore – she adopted the entire herd of wild ponies who call the land home. Newman’s mother, Sam, surprised her daughter on Oct. 14 during their most recent trip to Assateague by coming up with $2,120 to adopt 53 ponies on top of the 22 she had already adopted over the past four years. Overall, it cost the family $3,000 to foster every horse in the herd. “At the visitor’s center, my mom said she had a challenge, and she started recording and she told me we were going to foster the remaining 53 horses,” Newman said. “At first I didn’t believe her … I thanked her so much because it was unbelievable.” Newman first fell in love with Assateague and its wild ponies when she used her savings to adopt her first foster, a chestnut pinto named Annie Laurie, at 10 years old via the Assateague Island Alliance’s fostering program. “When I was 10, we went into the visitor’s center to look around and I saw that they have a foster horse program,” Newman said. “I thought that was pretty neat, and this one horse, Annie Laurie, she was my favorite … she was the first horse I recognized on the island. So I begged my mom to foster her … on April Fools Day [that year] we finally adopted Annie Laurie, and since then, every time we go out there I just have to adopt another horse.” Since Newman and her family live in Lexington Park, Maryland, she is unable to visit as much as she would like to, but the family travels as often as they can, especially during the summer and holiday breaks from school. Funds raised from the adoptions are used for educational purposes and for herd management. The mares receive birth control, which helps keep the herd to a manageable size. It also helps the mares avoid giving birth when they are too young, which lengthens their lives, said Ashlie Kozlowski, outreach coordinator for Assateague Island Alliance. “The foster horse program began as a public education outreach program,” Kozlowski said. “The Assateague Island Alliance had taken over managing this program when the organization was formed in 2008, and the funds all See FOSTER Page 26
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) Animal lovers and their pets can help raise money for cancer research during the third annual Bark for Life, this Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at Windmill Creek Vineyard and Winery, located at 11206 Worcester Highway in Berlin. Bark for Life is co-organized by Stephen Decatur High School’s Relay for Life team and Relay for Life North Worcester County. A portion of the proceeds will go toward the team’s fundraising goal. “It all goes to the American Cancer Society and the fight against cancer,” Event organizer Dj Thompson said. “It’s giving more exposure to the disease and at the same time [acknowledging] it’s not just a human disease, it’s also one that our furry loved ones get as well. “Dogs tend to really be great caregivers,” he continued. “That’s one thing we do, which is celebrate through American Cancer Society Relay for Life and Bark for Life, those people and dogs and animals that give back in a different way just by being there for us, giving us that unconditional love that we will need during the struggle.” The cost is $10 admission for a dog to attend with its owner. If a pet owner has more than one dog attending, then the cost is $5 per additional dog. Each participant will receive a goodie bag as a token of appreciation. “Even if you don’t have a dog, it doesn’t mean you’re not welcome,” he said. “It is an open event for everyone just to kind of come out and enjoy some time together.” Last year, the event was held at Stephen Decatur Park in Berlin in September. It was moved back to November because of a lower turnout due to nice weather. “Last year we had about 50 people attend when the year before was around 100,” Thompson said. “We had moved it earlier hoping to bring in more people, but it was such a beautiful day that everyone was trying to get their last beach day in. That’s why we pushed it back to November.” Windmill Creek Winery will be providing musical entertainment from 47 p.m. as well as food and drinks. This year will be different as there See GAMES Page 26
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Zoe Newman, 14, and her mom, Sam, of Lexington Park, Maryland, sit on top of Zoe’s favorite tree on the Life on the Dunes trail at Assateague Island National Seashore.
Bodacious Bob is one of the 75 ponies Zoe Newman and her mother, Sam, adopted through the Assateague Island Alliance Adopt a Horse Program.
Coco is the only buckskinned horse in the Assateague Island herd, and is another horse Zoe Newman adopted.
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Foster opportunities available for all ponies Continued from Page 25 go to support the wild horse management program.” Kozlowski and others in the organization affectionately call Newman and her mother, the “horse girls,” whenever they see them. “We are so grateful for all of our donors, but especially for someone so young to have that kind of philanthropic mission for herself,” she said. “When I asked her why she decided to do this, she said because she just wanted to give something back to Assateague, because the wild horses give her so much back.” On her own, over the course of four years, Zoe fostered 22 ponies and donated her remaining savings to the Assateague Island Alliance. Some of her favorites, not including Annie Laurie, have been Yankee, a 5year-old stallion with a band of several females; Chestnut, another stallion; and Precious, one of the older horses on the island who often gets left out of the fostering process due to her age. Newman saves her money all year earned from part-time jobs in order to either adopt new horses or renew the one-year leases on her current adoptions. Fostering horses is not the only way Newman has been taking care of the Assateague ponies. Whenever she visits, Newman continues to look after
their well-being by picking up litter, especially balloons, and speaking up when she sees other visitors acting dangerously, such as attempting to pet the horses. “Whenever we’re driving on the island, she’ll have me pull over and pick up all the trash she sees,” Sam Newman said. “During our last visit, she caught a couple of people, older people, trying to pet Yankee and his band. She went up and she said, ‘Excuse me. We’re not supposed to pet the horses.’ The lady snapped back at her and said, ‘Well, I have two horses,’ and she said, ‘I understand that, but your horses are trained and these are wild [animals].’” Newman and her mother plan to continue fostering the entire herd every year from now on, and Newman aspires to become a horse ranger when she graduates from school. Just because all the horses are adopted by one person, however, does not mean that no one else can adopt a horse now, Kozlowski said. Each horse can be adopted by multiple people. “All 75 horses are available in the visitor center and on our website, if anyone would like to become a foster parent,” she said. “The fostership is good for one year and they have the option to renew if they like or choose a different horse. It makes a really great gifts around the holidays, especially for people that already have everything.
“We are so lucky to have a wild herd of horses and it is important to maintain a way for them to have their wild inherent behaviors for all of us to enjoy for current and future generations,” Kozlowski said. “By having the foster home horse program and supporters we are able to ensure that continues.” Fosterships can be purchased online
at the Assateague Island Alliance website at assateagueislandalliance.org. The cost is $40 per horse, though additional donations are welcome. Assateague Island rangers remind civilians that these horses are wild animals, and should not be pet, fed or approached as they can cause severe damage if provoked.
Games and activities include costume contest, musical sit Continued from Page 25 will not be any vendors participating, although there will still be plenty of pooch friendly activities. Dogs and humans can participate in a costume contest, which also includes the best look-alike contest. Other games and activities include musical sit, a bone toss and a walk through the gardens and vineyards. “The biggest thing comes back to our three words ... to celebrate, to remember and to fight back,” Thompson said. “So it’s a great opportunity for us to celebrate all the dogs out there, all the pet owners and just all the love we get from them while also remembering those that we might have lost, whether it be from cancer or not, but just lost in
the past because we all hold our furry loved ones dear to our heart.” Attendees must clean up after their animals. Event organizers require proof of rabies vaccination and leashes shorter than six feet long for all canine participants. For more information, visit the event Facebook page at Bark for Life at Windmill Creek Winery. Relay For Life is a communitybased fundraising event for the American Cancer Society and many other cancer-related institutions, societies and associations. The next Relay for Life event in Worcester County will take place on Friday, May 8, 2020, at the Frontier Town campgrounds in Berlin.
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Rising equestrian star Chloe Paddack bought her horse, Rosie, with the help of her parents, to continue training at Bay Point Equestrian Center in Berlin.
Local youth rises to top in equestrian competitions By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) Thirteen-year-old Chloe Paddack believed her parents when they told her she that would never own a horse. That is, until Chloe started competing and winning equestrian competitions called “eventing,” which is a riding triathlon of sorts. Two months ago, they surprised Chloe by buying Rosie, the horse they had been leasing. “She started winning events and sweeping them,” said Laura Paddack, Chloe’s mother. “I thought, ‘Okay, she needs a horse that she can practice on all the time.’ That’s the key.” With only two years of riding experience, Chloe recently took the overall championship at a show at Wicomico Equestrian Center in Salisbury and placed second at the Starter Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farms in Adamstown, Maryland. Mallory Distler, Chloe’s trainer at Bay Point Equestrian Center in Berlin, told her it would take her two years to jump three feet with Rosie. The pair took just three months to accomplish the feat in practice. For Chloe, the horses come first. “I go to school and then I come here and ride,” Chloe said, “and on the weekends I come and ride. I did miss a lot of birthday parties and I have missed a lot of events I really wanted to go to for shows.” During the summer, Chloe trained six to eight hours a day, but since starting seventh grade at Stephen Decatur Middle School, she cut back to two or three hours. Distler attributed Chloe’s success to hard work and natural talent. “This past summer, she really dove into being a competitive rider,” Distler said. “It’s been fun for m e because I like to teach kids who want to go out and improve and compete. She’s eager to learn everything.” Along with success at competi-
tions, Chloe found an opportunity with the saddle company, Prestige Italia. Chloe signed with the company as a Bronze Ambassador after a friend of Distler’s suggested to Prestige that the company ask Chloe to apply for an ambassadorship. “When they got back to us, they said they accepted me,” Chloe said. “Now I’m an ambassador and I’m really excited to work with them because I like their stuff. I ride Prestige.” Chloe and Laura explained that the ambassadorship is similar to a social media influencer. In exchange for using Prestige products and advertising the brand on a separate Instagram account, Chloe receives free Prestige products and gift cards, which help offset her equipment costs. Distler has also worked with the company, but on a higher sponsorship level that helps pay for competition fees. “It’s a cool way that Prestige is allowing students of mine to be part of the team and promote the brand,” Distler said. “I don’t know any other saddle brands that do it that way.” Chloe also must compete in at least 12 competitions a year to stay eligible as a Bronze Ambassador, but that’s an easy requirement for her. “I love competing,” Chloe said. “It’s so much fun. It’s good to see your progress, exactly where you are.” Distler invited Chloe to Aiken, South Carolina early next year to train for 10 days in the town known for horse training farms that have skilled trainers and competitors, including a few Olympians. “I get input from a different person instead of my trainer,” Chloe said. “It’s different things. If she says something, he might say, ‘I agree with you here, but you can also work on this.’ It’s different feedback and you get to hear from somebody else’s point of view.” See PADDACK Page 28
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Continued from Page 27 Though Chloe is done with competitions for 2019, she is looking forward to new challenges, such as jumping higher with Rosie and training what’s called a project horse. “You take a horse that’s very inexperienced and you train with it,” Chloe said. “You take them places, you take them schooling, you do lessons and it helps build their knowledge and you turn them into something they weren’t.”
Other goals are to compete in the Burghley Horse Trials, one of the top three-day events, and the Olympics. “I see her going as far as she wants to take it,” Distler said. “She’s very eager to go out and learn and be competitive.” Even with all the hard work and sacrifices, Chloe maintains that it’s important to have fun riding and to never give up. “You will make progress,” Chloe said. “And don’t compare yourself to
other riders and their horses. You have your horse for a reason.” Even with her sudden success, Chloe is still like most seventh graders. She giggled when she asked to mention her two friends. “I like riding with my friends Mia and Lauren,” Chloe said. “They also help me learn and we have fun together.” Chloe’s Instagram for Prestige Italia can be found under @the_chloshow.
Aries, this week may start off somewhat unbalanced. Work may be demanding more of you, and you’re finding it tough to even out the field. By midweek you’ll regain control.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Make the necessary changes in your life to get back on target, Taurus. These goals may run the gamut from fitness to career. Put the future in focus.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 You may be inspired to do something creative but don’t know where to focus your attention just yet, Gemini. Look to Sagittarius as a good source of inspiration.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, this week you may be unable to keep everything as organized as you would like. Take a cue from someone you know is always organized.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Take control of a situation that comes to light this week, Leo. No one seems willing or able to grab the reins, but you can be an excellent leader in this situation.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Expand your social circles and you may meet some influential people, Virgo. This can help spread the word about your stellar reputation and open doors to opportunities.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 JOSH KIM/OCEAN CITY TODAY
Posing together at the John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Care Center in Berlin, from left, are RN Tanna Bryant, Attilio Di Giovanni, CRNP Paige Wildmann, Illaria Della Bidia, Tammy Patrick, development officer for Atlantic General Hospital, Robbert Hammond, medical receptionist Brittany Carpenter, RN Stephanie Ellis and patient Elva Workman. Della Bidia, an Italian singer, pianist and composer, visited patients at the Berlin center and sang to them last Friday.
Libra, after you get through an exciting event, life may slow down for a little while. But you can find plenty of ways to infuse some excitement into your days.
Italian singer visits cancer patients
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By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019)The low voice of cancer patient Carl Bartlett of Clarksville, Delaware, was a fitting match for Italian singer, pianist and composer Ilaria Della Bidia’s high soprano, as they performed a duet of an Elvis Presley classic. “Wise men say only fools rush in, but I can’t help falling in love with you.” Patients, nurses and doctors broke out into an enthusiastic applause as the two finished their performance. “[That was] better than chemo,” patient Elva Workman of Frankford, Delaware, said. Della Bidia’s visit to the John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center in Berlin last Friday happened completely by chance. On the eve of Aug. 31, she had just finished performing with legendary operatic tenor Andrea Bocelli at the Teatro Antico di Taormina, Sicily, and went to dine at a nearby restaurant — and to talk with guests who
had just enjoyed her performance. It was at the restaurant where she happened to meet resort area resident Robert Hammond, owner of Atlantic Physical Therapy, and the two became friends, she said. “She was like an angel,” Hammond reminisced about her performance. “She just glided onto stage.” Hammond invited her to visit him in the Eastern Shore. Two months later, she and her husband and music director, Attilio Di Giovanni, travelled across the Atlantic and arrived in Maryland last Friday for the first time in her life. Even though the couple landed in the U.S. at 4 a.m., they made the trip to Ocean City and gave a mini-concert that same morning on The Rude Awakening Show on Ocean 98.1 Radio. Following that, it was off to the cancer center, where she met with patients who were undergoing chemotherapy. “Happiness comes from giving,” Della Bidia said of the experience. “I
feel happier than I did before.” That also explains why she asked Hammond to arrange a visit to the treatment center. When asked earlier in the morning about Della Bidia’s reasons for wanting to make that stop on her whirlwind itinerary, Hammond said it was just something she wanted to do, to bring happiness into the lives of others. Della Bidia was born and raised in the Lucca province of Tuscany, Italy, and grew to love music from a young age. She studied piano at the Conservatory of Lucca “L. Boccherini,” and received vocal training under the tutelage of Antonella De Grossi in Rome. Despite her talent, Della Bidia felt insecure about her voice, she said, and explained that in Italy, people preferred singers with more robust, soulful voices — a stark contrast to her classical training. However, touring the world with Bocelli has helped her overcome See CANCER Page 29
You cannot seem to focus your attention on one thing for more than a few minutes, Scorpio. Random thoughts, however distracting, can inspire new ideas.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may like to tackle projects all by yourself, but sometimes letting someone else get the job done frees up opportunities to recharge your batteries.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 It may finally be time to get serious about getting out in the job market once more, Capricorn. Whether you’re looking for a new job or returning after a hiatus, retool your résumé.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 While success brings you many things, it can feel lonely at the top, Aquarius. Surround yourself with associates who can be a sounding board and offer assistance.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Take time to listen more and speak less, Pisces. Doing so allows you to make a better assessment of what those around you need and want.
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Italian singer, pianist, songwriter and composer Ilaria Della Bidia holds the hand of cancer patient Carl Bartlett of Clarksville, Delaware, as she sings Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” during a visit to the John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center in Berlin last Friday.
Cancer patient says singing better than chemotherapy Continued from Page 28 those insecurities, especially after the “world’s most beloved tenor” described her voice as crystal clear, pure and sincere. She has toured with Bocelli for eight years. “He made me believe in myself,” she recalled. At the cancer center, Della Bidia conversed with each patient, hugged them and promised to show them around Italy once they overcame their ailments.
“Music is healing,” she said. “I have the skill [and] I can share my voice to help others.” She will be sharing her voice next with fans in Monte Carlo, Monaco, with concerts from Nov. 4-10, and then it will be off with another world tour with Bocelli. Della Bidia, who records songs in 10 languages, from Italian to Russian, English and Hebrew, will release a new album in the next few weeks, with details to follow.
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Dressing up as the Popeye’s gang during Whisker’s Bar and Grille Halloween party in Ocean Pines on Friday, Oct. 25, from left, are Kathi Smith, of Ocean Pines, Gene Radd of Berlin, Ocean Pines resident Mason Shehan and Berlin resident Melanie Dixon. The group is also part of the Driftwood Dogs band.
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Accessorizing to the max during the Whisker’s Bar and Grille Halloween party in Ocean Pines on Friday, Oct. 25, is Ocean City resident Jackie Yost.
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Milking the attention during Whisker’s Bar and Grille Halloween party in Ocean Pines on Friday, Oct. 25, from left, are Ocean Pines resident John Lyon and Bishopville residents Stephanie and Brian Gamm.
The Avengers have assembled at Harpoon Hanna’s Halloween party at the Fenwick Island location on Saturday, Oct. 26. Pictured, from left, are Selbyville residents Kim and Mike Brink, Nedda and Jerry Meagher, Tommy Lockhart, Jennifer Brink, Stephen Lockhart, Tim Brink and Dave Jenne. Top Guns’ finest riders arrive at Seacrets on 49th Street for its Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 26. Pictured, from left, are Delaware residents Craig Warrington, Katie Kilian and Stanley Warrington. MORGAN PILZ/OCEAN CITY TODAY
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Halloween is in session at Seacrets on 49th Street on Saturday, Oct. 26. Pictured, from left, are Ocean City resident Tom Morgan, Karen and Mike Tine of Bethany Beach, Delaware, and Ocean City resident Karla Morgan.
Matt White and Shelley Castle of Hagerstown, Maryland, dress up as Gotham’s most infamous couple at Seacrets on 49th Street for its Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 26. MORGAN PILZ/OCEAN CITY TODAY
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Grooving out and grabbing a pint during Harpoon Hanna’s Halloween party in Fenwick Island on Saturday, Oct. 26, from left, are Ed and Rosemary Adamczyk of Folsom, Pennsylvania, and Dianne and Mike Conrad of Fenwick, Delaware.
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Glittering in gold at Harpoon Hanna’s Halloween party in Fenwick Island, Delaware, on Saturday, Oct. 26, from left, are Fenwick residents Steve and Maggen Calderwood and Sheri and Vinnie Dioguardi.
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BEACH BARRELS 13207 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-0522 / www.beachbarrels.com Nov. 1: Dust N’ Bones, 9 p.m. Nov. 2: 33 RPM, 9 p.m. Nov. 5: Open Mic, 8 p.m. Nov. 6: Bingo w/DJ Rupe, 6 p.m. BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com Nov. 1: Thin Ice, 9 p.m. Nov. 2: Chest Pains, 9 p.m. Nov. 6: Old School, 6 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, Ocean City, behind Fountain Head
Towers Condominium 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com Nov. 1: Ricky & Lennon LaRicci, 5 p.m.; Rusty Foulke, 8 p.m. Nov. 2: Rusty Foulke, 8 p.m. Nov. 3: Vincent, 6 p.m. Nov. 6: Reform School, 6 p.m.; Open Mic, 9 p.m. Nov. 7: Chris Button, 7 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave., Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m. DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street, Ocean City, Montego Bay Shopping
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12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com Nov. 1: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Nov. 2: Chris Button, 2 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Nov. 3: Opposite Directions, 2 p.m. Nov. 6: Dust N’ Bones, 6 p.m. Nov. 7: Opposite Directions, 6 p.m.
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WCEF Benefit for Education Gala to take place tonight By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) The Worcester County Education Foundation’s third annual Benefit for Education Gala will be a red carpet-style event, this Friday at Seacrets on 49th Street, from 7-10 p.m. “This is our only fundraiser for Worcester County Education Foundation,” said Susan Trimble, event organizer and board member of the Worcester County Education Foundation. “[In addition to] being a fundraiser, this is also a thank you to our teachers for everything that they’re doing.” Guests will enter the event on a red carpet into a 1920’s-styled party. A $35 ticket will give attendees access to music provided by a DJ, a Chinese and silent auction, raffles, light hors d’oeuvres, happy hour prices at the bar and the glitz and glam of a Hollywood-themed night. Last year, 400 guests attended the Mardi Gras-style event and raised $65,000. The funds raised from the event will assist several education programs and projects. “We are approaching the $1 million mark for the foundation,” Trimble said. “This is kind of a big boost with our fundraiser for that, along with
looking for just general endowment contributors and it allows us to set up an endowment fund. We make contributions to the Worcester County Board of Education each year to help them with digital advancement and we also fund teacher grants.” Funds raised will support projects for teachers through these grants, which would otherwise have to be funded by the educators themselves. This year, because of sponsors from across the county, 220 teachers from Worcester County Public Schools will be able to attend the gala for free. The Chinese auction prizes will consist of gift baskets made by a teacher from each of the 14 schools in the county, who have gathered prizes from local businesses or other organizations. Prizes include hotel stays, gift cards, an ice skating trip, and other goodies ranging anywhere from $200-$500. “It’s a great night to come out and celebrate teachers and have a good time,” Trimble said. Tickets were still available as of earlier this week, though the event has been known to sell out. To learn more about the event, become a sponsor or purchase tickets, visit www.wced.foundation.
Eastern Shore Classic Dog Show Art Contest, Nov. 6-10 By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) The Eastern Shore Classic Dog Show Art Contest, which will feature artwork from hundreds of Worcester County students, will be held in conjunction with the Eastern Shore Classic Dog Show at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, next Tuesday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 10. Both the dog show and art contest will open to the public at 8 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. daily. The cost is $5 for adults, $1 for students and free for children 5 and younger to attend both. The art contest portion of the event will feature over 300 entries from Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset and Talbot counties. Most of the artwork is by Worcester Prep and Worcester County Public School students. Last year, there were around 300350 entries, Art Show Chairman Jerry Milko said. The third annual contest was open to artists from Kindergarten to grade 12. Each student could submit one entry with their interpretation of “Dogs, Man’s Best friend.” Artists
were asked to create their visions using pure bred or mixed breed dog or dogs as the subject matter. A prize of $25 for first place will be award in each grade division. All artists who win top awards will compete for Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show, with prizes of $500 and $250, respectively. “We run the art show like a dog show,” Milko said. “It mirrors a dog show where first, second, third and fourth receive an award, but first prize winners’ are considered for Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show.” Judging is expected to begin on Tuesday and should be completed by Wednesday. The Eastern Shore Classic Dog Show, sponsored by the Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club and Charitable Trust, Talbot Kennel Club, the Mispillion Kennel Club of Delaware and Holiday Real Estate, is a qualifier for the national Westminster show. “These dogs are competing in best of breed,” Milko said. “Many of them have been competing all year and then based on the way the points are accumulated, then they can get an invite to Westminster.” See DOG Page 35
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Greg Phillips, left, and Greg Phillips II, of Millersville, Maryland, enjoy cigars on Saturday afternoon during Dry 85 Bourbonfest at the establishment on 48th Street in Ocean City.
Kim and Kevin Higginbotham, of Bozman, Maryland, sample drinks during Dry 85 Bourbonfest last Saturday at the bar and restaurant on 48th Street.
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Ocean Pines residents Julie and John Hauk smile for a photo last Saturday during Dry 85 Bourbonfest at the restaurant on 48th Street in Ocean City.
Claude Massey and Liz Talley, of Ocean View, Delaware, sample beer during the Shore Craft Beer Festival, last Saturday at Sunset Park in downtown Ocean City.
Dave and Robin Roberts, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, smile for a photo during the Shore Craft Beer Festival, last Saturday at Sunset Park in Ocean City.
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Baltimore residents Alayne Biscoe and Scott Finn revel in the excitement of the Shore Craft Beer Festival at Sunset Park in Ocean City, last Saturday.
Enjoying the Shore Craft Beer Festival at Sunset Park in downtown Ocean City last Saturday, from left, are Lindsey Grant, of Millsboro, Delaware, Charli, her 10-year-old Corgi, Megan and Bryant Jones, of Berlin, and their 4-year-old Pomeranian, Ouzo.
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Believe in Tomorrow Nov. activities By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) The members of the seventh annual Believe in Tomorrow Prom Court will be holding several fund-raising activities throughout the month of November to raise money for the Children’s House by the Sea respite program in Ocean City. Ten competitors are vying for the Believe in Tomorrow Prom King and Queen titles. The man and woman who raise the most money for the organization from now until the beginning of February will be declared the winners. The competition raised an all-time high of $132,000 during the 2019 campaign. The 2019 Prom King was Stevie Day, who collected $5,000. The Prom Queen title went to EJ Foxx, who raised over $33,000. Money raised from this year’s competition will be used for the new respite house, which has begun construction on 65th Street and is expected to be completed at the end of 2020. The first event of the month will take place this Saturday, Nov. 2, at Pickles Pub on Eighth Street from 1-4 p.m. The second annual Wing Contest will be hosted by canJustin Acita didate Justin Acita, who also owns the restaurant. Eleven bars and restaurants will be competing to prove who has the best wings. Admission is $20 and will provide guests with unlimited wing samples and one domestic draft beer. All of the proceeds will be donated to Believe in Tomorrow. Acita will also be holding an Independent Tattoo Party at Independent Tattoo studio in Selbyville, Delaware, on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 7-11 p.m. where guests can choose from $50$100 designs. All proceeds from that night will benefit Acita’s campaign. There will be live music by Sean Loomis during the event. For more information, call Pickles Pub at 410-289-4891. Prom Queen candidate April Brilliant is offering a raffle chance to win a seven-night stay at Martha’s Vineyard from now until Prom Night, which will take place on Feb. 1. April Brilliant Tickets cost $10 each or get five for $30. In addition to the raffle, Brilliant will also be holding a Quarter Auction at the Salisbury Elks Lodge on Sunday, Nov. 10, starting at 1 p.m. The cost is $10 for the first paddle and $5 for each additional one, or purchase an all-in paddle for $30. Atten-
dees could win gift cards, hotel stays, gift packages and other various prizes. Brilliant will also host a Spirit Night at Buffalo Wild Wings in Salisbury on Monday, Nov. 18, where a portion of the proceeds when purchasing lunch or dinner will be donated to her campaign. She will present a Bingo for Believe in Tomorrow on Wednesday, Nov. 20, though the time and place has not been determined at the time of publication. To learn more about Brilliant’s events, visit her donation page at believeintomorrow.rallybound.org/prom /aprilbrilliant. Also running for Prom Queen, Sami Glaesar will present a Ladies’ Night at Ocean 13 on 13th Street and the Boardwalk, on Friday, Nov. 15, from 7-10 p.m. The cost is $50 per ticket and will
include food provided by Ocean 13 chef Vern Smith and guest chef Toby Gilbert. There will also be a Chinese auction with prizes ranging from Sami Glaesar beauty kits, a full outfit by Ish or South Moon Under clothing shops, and gift cards for restaurant and hotels. There will be a limited number of tickets available, with a cap at 100. To purchase a ticket, visit Glaesar’s donation page at believeintomorrow.rallybound.org/prom/Sami. Whiskers Bar and Grill employee Beth Scaniffe will present a casino royale at the Dagsboro American Legion #24 on Sunday, Nov 17 from 2-6 p.m. See PROM Page 37
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Dog show winners could move on to nat’l Westminster Continued from Page 33 In addition to the art and dog shows, there will be several vendors and seminars throughout the five-day event, which specialize in canine products and classes. “There’s all kinds of clinics – health clinics for the dogs and there’s great vendors there with all types of dog-related [merchandise],” Milko said. “One of the vendors is actually an artist that will be one of my judges that does all types of dogs training.” For more information about the art show, visit dogartcontest.com or the Dog Art Contest Facebook page. For more information about the Eastern Shore Classic Dog Show, visit easternshoreclassic.com.
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HARBOR DAY Maren Shenal paints the face of Allison Hahn, 8, from Vienna, Maryland, at the West Ocean City Harbor Day event, held Oct. 19.
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DONATIONS Star Charities volunteers, from left, Paulette Mire, Sue Walter, Larry Walton and Dave Landis were uniformly overwhelmed by the abundance of community generosity on display during a collection drive for the group’s annual “Holiday Gifts for Soldiers” charitable campaign at the Food Lion in Ocean Pines, last Saturday.
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HALLOWEEN Nickolas Barilski, 4, and Nikol Petkova, 6, of Ocean Pines, exercise their creativity during the Halloween Spook-Out Party at Northside Park on 125th Street, Sunday.
ASSATEAGUE VISIT Berlin Intermediate School sixth graders visited Assateague State Park in September for environmental education lessons. They participated in stations focused around the effects of climate change and its impacts on coastal forests and barrier islands. Pictured are members of the Hammerhead team.
FEELING INSPIRED Students in Julie Moeller's fouth grade class at Ocean City Elementary are feeling inspired after reading the book, “Be Kind,” during a bi-monthly anti-bullying lesson. Each month, students learn a new proactive word of character as part of the school's Stand Up, Speak Up program. The word of the month for September was “kind,” an adjective they learned means generous, helpful and caring about other people.
ON THE HUNT Showell Elementary third grade students Van Walsh and Tyler Cardimone hunt for details to explain the motivations for characters’ actions in the book, “Stone Fox.”
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Prom Court candidates host several events to raise funds Continued from Page 35 The event will offer casino chips and food. Tickets cost $10 in advance. A limited number will be sold. Tickets can be purchased by calling Respite House CoordiBeth Scaniffe nator Wayne Littleton at 443-978-0680. She will also be collaborating with Prom King candidate Cody Bentzel for putting with a cause at Old Pro Golf on 136th Street in Ocean City, on Friday, Nov. 22, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $100 for a team or $25 per hole sponsors. Cody Bentzel Fees include a goodie bag, snacks and beverages. During the event there will also be a silent auction, raffles and a hole-in-one contest. All players who get a hole-in-one will win a free T-shirt. To register, call Littleton at 443978-0680. The final results of the competition will be announced at Seacrets on 49th Street, Saturday, Feb. 1, during prom
night. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and the announcement will be made at 9 p.m. Tickets purchased in advance cost $35 and $40 at the door. Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation provides hospital and respite housing services to critically ill children and their families. Since 1982, Believe in Tomorrow has provided over 900,000 individual overnight accommodations, from every state in the U.S. and more than 82 countries worldwide. The Believe in Tomorrow facility on 66th Street in Ocean City is open yearround to provide a free getaway to the beach for critically ill children and their families whenever they may need to escape the stresses of their child’s illness. Each of the four condos feature kidfriendly décor and paintings with at least two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a fully-stocked kitchen, living and dining room areas. Families can also vacation at the Believe in Tomorrow House in Fenwick Island and House by the Bay on 28th Street. Learn more about Believe in Tomorrow at http://believeintomorrow.org or call Littleton at 443-978-0680.
Jenkins endows art fellowship in honor of parents (Nov. 1, 2019) The Art League of Ocean City announces that local businesswoman, artist and board member, Laura Jenkins, has endowed an art fellowship in honor of her parents. The endowment provides $1,500 annually and will fund in perpetuity the Orem and Harriet Robinson Memorial Fellowship for Contemporary Art and Community Engagement at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. Jenkins’ parents were both educators. Orem Robinson was dean of students at Salisbury University, and Harriet Robinson was principal at Pinehurst Elementary in Salisbury. “Both of my parents came to art late in life and loved it,” Jenkins said. “My dad was handicapped as he grew older, and art became very important to him. He did pencil drawing and oil painting and also carved ducks. My mother did oil painting and had a very unique style. Art was a tremendous joy for them.” Jenkins named this fellowship after them because of their dedication and love for education and art. “This fellowship means a lot to me because of the opportunity for growth it provides the Art League and the fine art community,” Jenkins said. Brooke Rogers of Ocean City is the
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OC Art League to host First Friday (Nov. 1, 2019) The Art League of Ocean City invites the public to a free opening reception on First Friday, Nov. 1, from 5-7 p.m., at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, featuring five new art exhibitions and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Art League Fellow for Contemporary Art and Community Engagement, Brooke Rogers, curates a new show titled “Charting Abstraction.” Ten contemporary artists connected by a commitment to abstract imagery are exhibiting their latest work in the Thaler Gallery. Featured artists are Rogers, Christy Cox, Joachim Gawryolek, David Gladden, Tara Gladden, Carl Goldhagen, Christopher Harrington, Elizabeth Kauffman, John Mosher and Bill Wolff.
Rogers, Ocean City native and current professor of art at Salisbury University, also exhibits his own abstract work in Studio E during the month of November. He is donating proceeds from sales during this show to the Art League’s student scholarship fund. A group show titled “Celebrate,” inspired by celebrations spanning different cultures and traditions, opens in the Galleria and will be judged by artist Randy Hofman. The collages and abstract paintings of Pauline Rakis of Silver Spring, Maryland, fill the walls of the Spotlight Gallery during November. Rakis has won numerous awards for her abstracts, still lifes, and portraits, and was recently featured in the Baltimore Sun. The jewelry of Laura Ellison of
Princess Anne, Maryland, is featured in November’s Artisan Showcase. A self-taught artist, she creates colorful, contemporary, nature-inspired jewelry with mixed metals and resin that is bold and distinctive. Photographer Joseph Scukanec, studio artist at the Arts Center, will be offering 20-minute family portrait sessions during the First Friday reception on a walk-in basis. Packages cost $90, and additional appointment times are available. Admission is always free to the Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street, home of the Art League of Ocean City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art
Art League Fellow for Contemporary Art and Community Engagement, Brooke Rogers, will curate a new show titled “Charting Abstraction” at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.
projects. More information is available at 410524-9433 or ArtLeagueOfOceanCity.org.
Smokey Hollow Bridal Show in Selbyville, Sun. (Nov. 1, 2019) Delaware Seaside Bride and Barefoot Beach Bride, two local wedding resources, are hosting the Smokey Hollow Bridal Show on Sunday, Nov. 3, from noon to 2 p.m. Smokey Hollow, located in Selbyville, is one of the newest wedding venues in southeastern Sussex County. More than 30 vendors will be on hand, and there is still more room for
wedding vendors to set up tables. If interested, email barefootbridejodie@gmail.com. For those interested in attending this showcase of local wedding vendors, tickets cost $10 in advance, and $15 at the door. Brides receive free admission with two purchased tickets for guests. To purchase tickets, visit barefootbeachbridesoc.com.
Barefoot Beach Bride is a wedding service company based out of Ocean City, specializing in wedding and event planning, along the Eastern Shore, and featuring pre-designed, all-inclusive wedding packages. Delaware Seaside Bride is an online resource with an annual print magazine for couples looking to get married in coastal Delmarva.
For more information, visit www.DelawareSeasideBride.com. In addition, local animal rescue, Grass Roots Rescue, will be attending. Brides who bring in a donated food item, blankets or monetary gift will receive an additional entry for door prizes. Smokey Hollow Wedding Venue is located at 37632 Lake Ridge Drive in Selbyville.
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Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted ________________________________
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South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192, www.captainstableoc.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100, www.coinspub.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m. Daily specials. ■ THE CORAL REEF CAFE / HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.ocsuites.com/dining $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fourstory atrium cafe and an elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine, fresh seafood, fresh cuts of meat, farm-to-table produce, artisanal desserts, hearty sandwiches and much more. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER South Division Street and Boardwalk 410289-3501 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast served daily at West OC, 3rd, 41st, and 70th street locations. Dayton’s Boardwalk famous fried chicken and seafood, cooked to order at S. Division Street. Check out our new bar and happy hour specials at our new West OC location. Order online at www.TheDoughRoller.com. ■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet, Ocean City 410-289-5121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bringing Ocean City the freshest seafood, an award-winning Raw Bar along with certified Angus Beef. Great view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Call for Banquet information. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-2891100, www.dunesmanor.com $$ - $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with daily happy hour from 46 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and light fare menu; Milton’s Deck Dining; and tasty beach grillables at the Barefoot Beach Bar, in season.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, extensive wine list and gourmet
desserts. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week, year-round. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981 See description under downtown location. ■ DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-6648989, www.DRY85.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Gourmet “stick to your ribs” home cooking. A made-fromscratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It’s that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, pork chops and wings and turns them completely on their head. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MARLIN MOON 3301 Atlantic Ave., in the DoubleTree Ocean City 410-280-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ | Full bar Featuring Executive Chef Gary Beach. Fresh cuisine featuring locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetables. Small plate appetizers, fresh salads. Local craft beers and cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-6646801, www.RedRedWineBar.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Coastal cuisine with a focus on local seafood and hand tossed pizzas plus artisanal cheeseboards. 35+ wines By the Glass, 120+ By the Bottle. Flights. Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762, www.skyebaroc.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials.
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91st to 146th streets ■ ABBEY BURGER BISTRO OC 126th Street, behind the Holiday Inn, Ocean City 410-289-2525, 410-250-2333, www.abbeyburger.com/ocean-city $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Large parties welcome. Craft beer. Award winning burgers. Voted Best in Maryland, Wild Game. ■ ALBERTINO’S BRICK OVEN EATERY 13117 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250-2000, www.albertinosoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Lunch and dinner daily. Open Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. Homemade pizza and pasta, seafood, steaks. Daily specials and happy hour. ■ BEACH BARRELS 13207 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250-0522, www.beachbarrels.com $ | Full bar Happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday. Featuring primo hoagie menu where premium ingredients are fresh, nothing is pre-cut. Open 7 days, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$-$$$ | Reservations recommended for large parties | Kids’ menu | Full bar Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes. Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ DUFFYS 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449, www.duffysoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second season and daily dinner specials. Dine in, carry out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m. ■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway (Gold Coast Mall), Ocean City443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days serving lunch and dinner. Our creative menu features hand-cut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi. Dine-in or carry-out. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-5241000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast, Friday through Sunday 711 a.m. Featuring a breakfast buffet or
special order from the regular menu. Enjoy our delicious 3 Course Dinner for $25 served every Friday and Saturday, 4-9 p.m. with the choice of appetizer, entree and dessert. ■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410524-2609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus® burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
WEST OCEAN CITY ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Route 50, West Ocean City 410-2137717, www.ocitalianfood.com $-$$ | Reservations Accepted | Full bar Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER West Ocean City, 12849 Ocean Gateway 410-213-7655 See description under downtown location. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Original Fresh Squeezed Orange Crush! Open every day, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Appetizers, fresh seafood, steak and pasta. Live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday. ■ HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu and game room | Full bar New smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with raw bar and crab legs. Sports packages and live entertainment. Large parties welcome. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drivethru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.
OCEAN PINES ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Amid a bay front setting, the Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers dining selections for lunch and dinner. Fresh seafood and signature drinks. Open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar Located next to the Golf Shop, the Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting.
BERLIN ■ OCEAN DOWNS CASINO, POSEIDON’S PUB 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-6410600, www.oceandowns.com $-$$$ | Full bar House soups, small plates, sandwiches, burgers and entrees including steaks, chicken, veggie and Eastern Shore favorites. Dining room hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 4-11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon to midnight; Sunday, noon to 11 p.m. Pub open late.
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Give guests gift of spiced biscotti with brandied fruit By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) Over the last few decades, chefs have witnessed a surge of extraordinary advancements. Cooks are constantly experimenting with flavor profiles and at the same time pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. Distinction is an honor and should be respected to the highest degree. Biscotti’s basic dough is perfect for showcasing a range of aromatics and giving one the opportunity to present their own interpretation of the crunchy biscuit. Personal preference is always a key factor, but the change of seasons also comes into play. The holidays are around the corner, and spiced biscotti with brandied fruit is a perfect pairing. Following are some helpful tips to give one the confidence and ability to master this Italian delight. Baking is a science and precision is a must. Scales are the most accurate way to measure your dry ingredients. But if you do not have a scale, it is very important
to use dry measuring cups for the dry ingredients and liquid measuring cups with spouts for wet ingredients. Allow ingredients to come to room temperature. If you need to bring eggs to room temperature quickly, place them in warm water for several minutes. Mix and knead the dough just until it comes together. Do not overwork the dough, otherwise, the biscotti will be tough and brittle. Dust your hands and work surface with flour before beginning to form the dough into logs. The dough will have a sticky consistency and extra flour is a must. Or, spray your hands with vegetable spray and then proceed to shape the dough. With this particular recipe, the dough is exceptionally sticky and hard to work with. The solution is very simple. Spray your baking sheet with vegetable oil, and place a piece of parchment paper to fit the dimensions of the pan. Pour the dough to form a log. Using a pastry scraper, mold it to get the precise lines for a more professional look. When baking more than one cookie sheet at a time, rotate the sheets (front to back and top to bottom) halfway through the recommended baking time. If you are See SATURATED Page 41
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Saturated ingredients will affect consistency Continued from Page 40 only using one sheet, bake the biscotti in the middle of the oven for best results. Biscotti are always cooked twice. The first cooking process includes the cooking of the log. Then, the logs are sliced and bake again for extra crispiness. The following recipe calls for the dried fruit to be marinated in brandy. The longer you soak the fruit, the softer and more brandy they will absorb. The saturated ingredients will affect the consistency of the biscotti and should be taken into consideration. Spiced biscotti with brandied fruit makes a thoughtful gift for your guests. Place the biscotti in a coffee mug, wrap it in clear paper and tie a colorful ribbon around it that matches the mug. The element of surprise is what distinguishes one cook from another. What better way to show off your whimsical side than a gift of spiced biscotti with brandied fruit? Enjoy!
Spiced Biscotti with Brandied Fruit Ingredients ¾ cup assorted (dried) currants, raisins, cranberries, figs, or dates ¼ cup good quality brandy 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon each table salt, white pepper, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice and ground ginger 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 2/3 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup chopped, toasted walnuts powdered sugar as a garnish 1. Combine currants, raisins, cranberries, figs, or dates and brandy in a small bowl. Cover with plastic and refrigerate 12 to 36 hours. Drain, reserving 1 teaspoon of marinating liquid. 2. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, white pepper, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and ginger together in a medium bowl. 3. Whisk sugar and eggs in a large bowl, then stir in vanilla and 1 teaspoon of marinating liquid. 4. Add sifted ingredients, marinated fruit and nuts, and fold into sugar mixture. Do not overmix. 5. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat to 350 degrees. Halve the dough and place each portion (13-by-2inch) log onto an oiled cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave a 3-inch space between the logs. Using a pastry scraper, mold and smooth out each log. Bake, turning the
pan once, until the loaves are golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes. 6. Cool the loaves for 10 minutes; lower oven temperature to 325 degrees. Carefully lift the loaves from the parchment paper and place on a cutting board. Cut each loaf diagonally into ½inch slices with a serrated knife. Lay the slices cut side up and return to the oven and cook an additional 15 minutes or until both sides are brown and crispy.
Transfer biscotti to wire rack and cool completely. 7. Garnish with powdered sugar. Secret Ingredient – Pursuit. “Don’t waste your whole life pursuing ideas – catch a few.” – Gary B. Wright * In Italian, biscotti is the singular and plural form. * This recipe is an adaptation of Spiced Biscotti with Dried Fruit by Cook’s Illustrated.
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SWEET TREATS Abeline Warden, 2, of Salisbury, earns a sweet treat after nailing a putt during the Halloween SpookOut Party at Northside Park on 125th Street, Sunday.
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leashed dogs welcome.
COMMUNITY CHURCH’S BAZAAR FIBER FRIENDS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. Bring your lap work and join this group as they knit, crochet and embroider. All are welcome. Victoria Christie-Healy, 703-507-0708, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Featuring trees, wreaths, home décor, bake goods, white elephant treasures and fashion accessories and gifts. 410-641-5433
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT FESTIVAL WORCESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY MEMORIAL GATHERING Ocean City Fishing Pier off the Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., 3:00 PM. The purpose of the gathering is to provide a personal moment to remember, reflect and offer gratitude to those who have died. Everyone is invited to either bring their own seashells, or Coastal Hospice will have shells available. Attendees will be asked to write their loved one’s names on the shells and following a brief time of reflection will return the shells to the Atlantic Ocean. Coastal Hospice staff will be on hand to offer support. Free and open to the public. Free parking available to attendees.
FIRST FRIDAY OPENING RECEPTION Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments and see the new exhibits featuring a variety of local artists. Free and open to the public. 410-524-9433, https://artleagueofoceancity.org
Sat., Nov. 2 CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE Ocean City Presbyterian Church, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Featuring specialty items such as jewelry, witchery creations, beach décor, glass and holiday decorations. The Pine’eer Artisan and Gift Shop will also be open. There will be baked goods, breakfast and lunch items as well as coffee and other beverages.
FIRST SATURDAY WRITERS Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM. Novice and established writers gather to share their writing projects. Structure includes critiques and appreciation, market leads and writing exercises. Drop-in welcome. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN BUFFET Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 36536 Mount Pleasant Road, 11:00 AM. Menu includes chicken, vegetables, beverages and desserts. Cost is $14 for adults, $7 for children and free to those 5 and younger. Bake table and carry outs available. Nelda Dennis, 443-6149898
Featuring live music, chef demos, children’s activities and other special events. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.
Sun., Nov. 3 ‘KINGS OF THE MAT’ YOUTH WRESTLING TOURNAMENT Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Teams from across the Mid-Atlantic will battle it out to see who will be the Kings of the Mat. Cost is $20 per day. ToddMartinek@gmail.com, 443-614-2743, https://kingsofthemat.com
BRIDAL SHOW Smokey Hollow, 37632 Lakeridge Drive, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Featuring more than 30 vendors. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Brides receive free admission with two purchased tickets. Tickets: barefootbeachbridesoc.com. Vendor tables are still available, and those interested can contact barefootbridejodie@gmail.com.
Mon., Nov. 4
Ave., #600, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Monday of every month. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Donna, 410-629-6820
GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 PM. The group meets twice a month to discuss reading selections recommended by the Great Books Foundation. 410-208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. TOPS is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. Berlin group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-6410157
AGH DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Open to the public and meets the first Monday of each month. Speaker and education related to diabetes is provided. AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education, 410-208-9761
CPAP MASK FITTING
MEDIA AND CHILDREN PART 3
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, 410-6419726.
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 6:00 PM. This final session focuses on kids on social media and bridging the school-to-home media gap. A round table discussion about media mentorship follows. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
HYPERTENSION CLINIC
DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS
Apple Discount Drugs, 314 Franklin
Mondays - Ocean Pines Community
FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
FALL BAZAAR Friendship United Methodist Church, 10537 Friendship Road, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. There will be breakfast and lunch sandwiches, homemade chicken salad and soups, a bake table and a Second Time Around table. Vendors include Premiere Jewelry and Usborne Books. Susan Glenn, 410-641-0121
‘KINGS OF THE MAT’ YOUTH WRESTLING TOURNAMENT Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Teams from across the Mid-Atlantic will battle it out to see who will be the Kings of the Mat. Cost is $20 per day or $30 for the weekend. ToddMartinek@gmail.com, 443-6142743, https://kingsofthemat.com
FALL JUST WALK BERLIN Stephen Decatur Park, 130 Tripoli St., 8:30 AM. A free fun walk with 1-, 2- and 3-mile routes. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. All walkers are eligible to enter a free raffle for a FitBit and a Berlin Goody Bag. Strollers and friendly,
DECLARATION The Worcester County Commissioners are joined by representatives from the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office and Worcester County Volunteer Firemen’s Association on Oct. 1 to recognize October as National Fire Prevention Month and Oct. 6-12 as National Fire Prevention Week. Pictured, in front, from left, are Volunteer Firemen’s Association President Tim Jerscheid, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Matt Owens, Fire Marshal Jeff McMahon, and Senior Deputy Fire Marshal Rob Korb. Behind there are Commissioners Josh Nordstrom, Diana Purnell, Bud Church, Jim Bunting, Chip Bertino and Ted Elder.
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CALENDAR Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM. Come and sing. Drop-ins welcome. Carol, 410-641-6876
Tues., Nov. 5 DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION Atlantic General Hospital Regional Cancer Care Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Classes will be held Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26. The program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association for quality education and is covered by most insurances and Medicare. Advance registration and a referral from your primary care provider (which the program can obtain) are required. Register: 410-208-9761.
TUESDAY CRAFTERNOON Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The group will be making teddy bears, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3 and 10. The bears will be hand-sewn and decorated over several weeks using a variety of materials, patterns and techniques. Register: 410-641-0650 by Nov. 1. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FAITH-BASED PARTNERSHIP Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center Conference Room, 9707 Healthway Drive, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. A cooperative effort for local Worship Centers and Atlantic General Hospital & Health System to increase health awareness, education and healthy living incentives. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month. Gail Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725
DOCUMENTARIES OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM. Featuring two short documentaries, one about the balance between ecology and economy, the other a virtual reality doc about the state of the bay. Discussion welcome. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
YOGA WITH SHULI TOR Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 5:00 PM. A class for stretching and relaxation based on yoga and qigong. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
DONATION Bob Long and Don McMullen recently presented a check to the Worcester County Humane Society for over $2,000 from the Ernie Stiles Memorial Bavarian Charity Match that was held at the Ocean Pines Golf Club on Sept.13. Pictured, from left, are Long, humane society volunteers, Mary Jo Armiger, Mary Martinez, Nick Sprouse and Sandi Fleischer, and McMullen.
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Wed., Nov. 6 GRACE PARKER BREAKFAST First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM. All-you-can-eat eggs to order, ham, sausage, bacon, biscuits, pancakes (both plain and buckwheat). Cost is $9.
education related to Diabetes provided. AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education program, 410-208-9761
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB WITTY KNITTERS Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Knitters, crochet enthusiasts, needle artists of all skill levels are invited. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
HYPERTENSION CLINICS Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place at Rite Aid, 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin and at Rite Aid, 11011 Manklin Creek Road, Ocean Pines, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Donna, 410-629-6820
Wednesdays - Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans and local charities in the Delmarva region. Members and guests. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING Wednesdays - Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City, 300 Seabay Lane, 6:00 PM. 302-540-2127
BRIDGE WEDNESDAYS INTELLIGENCE2: QUEEN ELIZABETH I VS. QUEEN VICTORIA DEBATE
Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 10:00 AM 2:00 PM. Knowledge of basic Bridge (Goren/American Standard). 410-5965498
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 7:00 PM. State Senator Mary Beth Carozza and officials from the Worcester County Commissioners, Board of Education, and the Teachers and Educational Support Personnel Associations will host the information session and discuss the potential impacts on Worcester County.
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Philippa Gregory, bestselling author, makes the case for Elizabeth I, with widely acclaimed actor Fiona Shaw reading from Elizabeth’s speeches and letters. Daisy Goodwin, writer of the hit series Victoria, argues the case for her heroine. Award-winning star of stage and screen Greta Scacchi performs extracts from Victoria’s diaries and personal missives. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
MERRY MAKERS - ‘BUTTON ART’
Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle.
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital, the group is open to the public and meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Speaker and
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. Join this adult group and have fun creating with new and recycled materials. Register: 410-208-4014. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
INFORMATION SESSION ON KIRWAN COMMISSION
POCOMOKE BOOK OF THE MONTH Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 2:00 PM. Featuring “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas. Copies of books are available in advance at the library. 410957-0878, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
PAINT NIGHT FUNDRAISER Northern Worcester County Senior Center, 10129 Old Ocean City Blvd., 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The cost is $30 and includes all materials needed and light refreshments. To sign up, call Laura Thomas, 410-632-1277.
BEACH SINGLES Thursdays - Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Beach Singles, 45 years and older, meet for happy hour. Info: 302-436-9577, 410-524-0649 or BeachSingles.org
GRIEF SUPPORT Thursdays - Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:00 AM. Coastal Hospice provides grief support and education. Participants work together to help each other navigate through grief at their own pace. Free and open to the public. Nicole Long, 443-614-6142
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Thurs., Nov. 7 CHICKEN SALAD SALE Snow Hill Senior Center, 4767 Snow Hill Road. Available 10 a.m. until gone. Cost is $5 per pint. Pre-order: Linda Parks, 410-251-0385.
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Worcester Preparatory School, a coeducational college preparatory day school serving over 500 students in grades PK-12, is currently seeking a Head Coach for Boys Middle School. Minimum of 2 yrs. experience and CJIS Background Screening required. EOE
Mature, Responsible
SALES ASSOCIATE for Somerset Jewelers Call 443-880-3791
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Technician Needed at Precious Paws Animal Hospital in West Ocean City. Excellent pay and benefits. Four day work week. Apply in person at 11843 Ocean Gateway.
FT, YR Maintenance Technician. Must be able to lift & carry heavy objects. Full benefits. Email resume to: thudson@ capitalvacations.com or call 410-520-0003.
OC WINTER RENTALS Available Nov. 1-May 1. Two studio condos avail. on 32nd Street & 1BR unit on 12th and St. Louis Ave. All units completely furnished w/ W/D. All utilities, Internet & cable included. Call 443-364-1388.
Now Hiring Maintenance Full-time. Full benefits. Competitive pay. Call Club Ocean Villas II, 410-524-0880.
Contact: Matt McGinnis 410-641-3575 or mmcginnis@worcesterprep.org HIRING ALL POSITIONS!!
- WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION TECHNICIANS & MANAGERS
Full time & Part time Stop by our location on 52nd street! or call 443-664-2825
(IICRC certifications a plus)
- DECK COATING APPLICATORS - LEAD CARPENTERS/FRAMERS - INTERIOR REMODELING PROFESSIONALS Please apply in person: 12905 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City MD, online at https://oceantowerconstruction.com/careers/ or call 443-366-5556 during regular business hours
TOWN OF BERLIN
Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee The Town of Berlin is in search of an individual that will assist in the day to day operations of our Wastewater Treatment Plant. Must be able to lift 60 lbs. Prefer an individual who has mechanical aptitude. Must be able to work in all weather conditions. Performs general labor duties when not serving as an Operator Trainee. Requirements: Must possess a valid state issued drivers license. CDL license is a plus. Must be able to work independently. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Very competitive benefits including participation in the Maryland State Retirement. To Apply: submit cover letter and resume to jfleetwood@berlinmd.gov or visit the Town of Berlin homepage at www.berlinmd.gov and complete an online application. M/F/V/D
The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD
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Berlin Town Council moves forward with annexing of retailer By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) The annexation agreement that will allow the i.g. Burton car dealership to overhaul some physical aspects of its Berlin operation was approved by the Town Council at its Monday evening. There is roughly 6.0975 acres that would be annexed into the town, according to an agreement between i.g. Burton and the Town of Berlin. The annexation applies to the Chevrolet dealership. The company also plans to demolish the current shop and rebuild it. The parcel where i.g. Burton’s Chrysler Dodge Ram Jeep shop is already inside the town limits. At the county level, the property is zoned C-2 Commercial, but that designation would change to B-2 Shopping District, according to the annexation agreement. The Town of Berlin would provide several services, including police protection and water service, and i.g. Burton would agree to pay “ready-toserve” fees for seven equivalent dwelling units of wastewater service to the property. Attorney Sandy McCallister Jr., who represents i.g. Burton, said he’s been working with Worcester County and the state to get final annexation approval. When speaking with Worcester County officials, McCallister said that Barrett Road was a topic of discussion. McCallister said as a condition of the annexation, county officials wanted to include the road. However,
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Drawings showcase plans for a completely redone i.g. Burton Chevrolet dealership on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin. i.g. Burton’s Director of Operations Pete Renzi and Attorney Sandy McCallister Jr. addressed the Berlin Town Council Monday evening to get a resolution approved to move forward with the annexation of the dealership.
he added that Berlin officials asked that i.g. Burton assume the responsibility of maintaining the road. McCallister asked the mayor and council “to move forward with you folks and keep the process going.” Berlin’s Planning Commission issued a favorable recommendation on the annexation during a July meeting. i.g. Burton acquired the dealership on Old Ocean City Boulevard from the Barrett family during the summer of 2018. The company also has dealerships in Milford, Lewes, Smyrna and Seaford, Delaware. Mayor Gee Williams then called for a public hearing to allow townspeople to express their opinions on the matter, but no one opted to participate. Councilman Zack Tyndall asked whether the company could switch from its current electric service provider, Delmarva Power, to the
town’s electric utility, and cited a previously annexed property that had been allowed to do that. Town Attorney David Gaskill said that property, a proposed gas station and convenience store on North Main Street near Route 50 developed by Spiro Buas, had “a special agreement” between Delmarva Power and the Berlin Electric Utility that was approved by the Public Service Commission. He added something like this wouldn’t typically apply for new annexations. “We would expect not to see that because it’s not within our right to decide who can serve them electric power,” Gaskill said. Councilman Thom Gulyas moved to continue with the annexation process, which was approved in a 31 vote. Tyndall was the sole dissenter. Councilman Dean Burrell was absent from Monday evening’s meeting.
Scarlato new deputy econ. director Accomplished entrepreneur with decades of experience (Nov. 1, 2019) The Worcester County Commissioners recently announced the hiring of Lachelle Scarlato to the position of Worcester County Economic Development deputy director. She stepped into her new role on Oct. 7. Scarlato earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and Master’s Degree in public administration from the University of Maryland. She is an accomplished entrepre-
neur who brings two decades of government and business management experience to her new position. “Lachelle will be a wonderful addition to Lachelle Scarlato our team here in Worcester County,” WCED Director Kathryn Gordon said. “She provides a great blend of education and knowledge with a strong passion for community development and entrepreneurship.” Scarlato has worked in local govern-
ment economic development, is a licensed Realtor with a background in both residential and commercial real estate, and is co-owner of several small businesses to include two marinas located in the Northern Chesapeake Region. She resides in Ocean City and is a lifelong equestrian and horse owner who has a comprehensive understanding of the importance the agricultural community and its contributions to the economy of Worcester County and the state of Maryland. “As a Maryland resident, it thrills See SCARLATO Page 48
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) Most buyers know they need to save down payment and closing cost money, pay down their debt and talk to a mortgage broker before looking at buying a home. But even after buyers receive their pre-qualification and enter into a contract of sale to purchase a home, there are certain things to avoid financially when you are in getting ready to buy a home or are in a contract to buy a home. Donna Allenbaugh, mortgage banker with The Federal Savings Bank, and a local lender, offers these tips for things to avoid: • Don’t Change Jobs: Changing jobs before or during the loan process can create a problem in qualifying you for a loan, particularly if that job is in a different line of work or at a lower rate of pay than your current job. Many loan programs require you to have a two-year work history. • Don’t Switch Banks: It is best to leave your money where it is until your loan has closed. Moving your money to a new bank or even into a new account can wreak havoc with the verification process. Most new accounts opened or large deposits made in the last six months will have to be explained as to the source of the funds. • Avoid Big Purchases: Do not buy anything until you walk away from the settlement table. Do not apply for any new credit until you walk away from the settlement table. • Avoid Credit Inquiries: Your credit score will be affected if your credit is run many times in a short period of time. Since interest rates and good credit scores are directly linked, it is in your best interest to minimize the number of times your credit is pulled. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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The Coastal Association of Realtors has awarded $9,200 in grants to local charities through the Coastal Realtors Foundation.
Coastal Association gives $9.2K in grants to charities (Nov. 1, 2019) The Coastal Association of Realtors has awarded $9,200 in grants to local charities through the Coastal Realtors Foundation. The following organizations received grants in the Coastal Realtors Foundation’s latest round of funding: Art League of Ocean City, Coastal Hospice, The Cricket Center, Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District, Crisfield Volunteer Fire Department, The Grace Center, Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore, Wicomico Child Advocacy Center, Wicomico Environmental Trust, Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines, Wyatt’s Warriors Foundation and Young Life Salisbury. The Coastal Realtors Foundation is a charitable fund held by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. The association raises money for the fund through an annual charity golf tournament as well as other ef-
forts throughout the year. The fund is accessible to members of Coastal through an application process administered by the association and reviewed by a committee of members. Grant recipients must be 501(c)3 organizations and must be located in Somerset, Wicomico, or Worcester counties. “We are so grateful for all the support we are receiving for the Coastal Realtors Foundation,” said President Bernie Flax. “We just received a $9,000 award from the Maryland Realtors and our annual golf tournament just raised $11,500 for the foundation. This money will help a lot of people on the Lower Eastern Shore.” Applications are accepted quarterly, and the next deadline is Nov. 15. For more information about the Coastal Realtors Foundation, visit www.coastalrealtors.org.
Scarlato assumes new role in econ. development office Continued from Page 47 me to realize a dream of calling Worcester County my full-time home,” Scarlato said. “It is exceptionally exciting to also be able to work in Worcester County and be a part of a community that values its natural resources while continuing to be progressive in its business, educational and environmental initiatives. “The welcome I have received has confirmed for me that it is the best possible place to live and work,” she added. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Scarlato is active in the Harford County Million Dollar Realtors Association, Harford County Association of Realtors, Maryland Association of Realtors, and National Association of Realtors. For more information, contact Kim Moses, public information officer, at 410-632-1194.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REQUESTED Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan FY 2021 through FY 2025 Worcester County, Maryland
The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the REQUESTED Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal year (FY) 2021 through FY2025. The CIP is a planning document the County will use in preparing future operating budgets, to anticipate future financial needs of the County and to identify possible funding resources. Inclusion of a project in the CIP does not constitute a guarantee of funding from the County. Some capital projects will be added, deleted and/or amended as necessary. As with the Operating Budget, the projects for each fund have to be balanced with the resources available in that fund. Copies of the Worcester County REQUESTED Capital Improvement Plan for FY2021 through FY2025 summary may be obtained from the Worcester County Administration Office, Room 1103 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 or online at www.co.worcester.md.us. For additional information, please contact the County Administration Office at (410) 632-1194. The public hearing will be held on: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 10:10 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863
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Joins team Greg Erdie, associate broker and certified residential specialist, has recently joined the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office at their 65th Street, Ocean City location. Erdie has 34 years of experience as a top producer in the Ocean Pines, Berlin and Bishopville markets as well as Ocean City. Erdie was recruited in 2013 to manage the Coldwell Banker Salisbury office which he did for the past six years. He decided to transition out of management and pursue his true passion of real estate sales back in the resort area. Erdie is certified in Coldwell Banker’s luxury property marketing program, known
as “Global Luxury.” He specializes in marketing properties to assist sellers in obtaining the highest possible price in the shortest amount of time. His “Listing Greg Erdie Concierge” professional marketing program plus his vast experience of many additional marketing techniques has made Erdie, as he says, “A HousSold Name in Worcester County.” A former elementary and special education teacher, Erdie moved to the area from West Virginia in 1982 when he married his wife, Paula, a native of Salisbury, to start his full-time real estate career.
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Fourteen women were honored during the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce’s Distinguished Women of Ocean City event, held Oct. 23 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City.
Fourteen women recognized (Nov. 1, 2019) Fourteen women were honored during the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce’s Distinguished Women of Ocean City event, held Oct. 23 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City. Presented by the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by PNC Bank, this event was created to also celebrate the year of the woman and the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote. Ocean City has a rich history of women running businesses, taking leadership roles and providing the exemplary hospitality that has made the community what it is today. Honorees are business leaders, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, activists, volunteers, dedicated mothers,
grandmothers and wives. They are: Carol Withers, A Perfect Face Day Spa; Donna Greenwood, Play It Safe and Greenwood Farms; Marty Trimper, former Convention Bureau director, Trimper Travel Agency; Chris Butler, Wockenfuss Candy; Pam Stansell, Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill; Michelle Fager, Fager’s Island, Bad Monkey; Lauren Taylor, Captain’s Table Restaurant; Anne Marie Dickerson, Francis Scott Key Family Resort; Jill Ferrante, Park Place Jewelers; Rina Thaler, Art League of Ocean City; Anna Dolle Bushnell, Dolle’s Candyland; Maddy Carder, BJ’s on the Water; Cheryl Taustin, Ember’s Restaurant; and Laura Deeley Bren, Deeley Insurance Group.
Top producers Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Ocean City offices recently had several agents ranking in September for the Greater Baltimore Region. They are: Nancy Reither, third; Jamie Caine, fifth; Whitney Jarvis, 32nd; Michael Nolen, 36th; Eric Green, 41st; Jeff Beres, 45th; Michele Pompa, 52nd; Dennis Medlock, 65th; Vicki Harman, 76th; Eric Cropper, 85th; Jenny CropperRines, 94th; and George Rines, III, 99th. Top teams are: Cain Team of OC, fifth; Katy Durham/Rick Meehan, sixth; McNamara & Associate, ninth; and The Noyes Team, 10th.
Recognition Ocean Aviation Flight Academy has been recognized for its high standard of accomplishment in flight training by The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the world’s largest aviation association. Ocean Aviation Flight Academy has been awarded a spot on the 2019 Flight Training Experience Awards as a Distinguished Flight School, a title given to highscoring flight schools from The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s annual Flight Training Experience Survey. The Flight Training Experience Awards were created to highlight the best flight training the industry has to offer. Mike Freed, president of Ocean Aviation, thanks students and his team of
flight training professionals for helping achieve the award. The 2019 awards were drawn from flight students and pilots who voluntarily reviewed their flight training experience this past summer through an online customer satisfaction survey. The process yielded an evaluation of 972 different flight schools and 1,876 individual flight instructors. Information about flight training at Ocean Aviation Flight Academy is available at www.flyoceanaviation.com or by calling 410-213-8400.
New manager Shore United Bank announces that Lynn Hancock has joined the company as a branch manager. Hancock will be managing the new branch location in Ocean City that is scheduled to open in February of 2020. Hancock joins Shore United Bank with prior experience in consumer and business banking and knowledge of the Ocean City market area. Hancock resides in Ocean Pines with her Lynn Hancock husband, Todd, and their two children, Katelyn and Ethan. She enjoys crafting, baking and going to the beach with her family. For more information about Shore United Bank, visit ShoreUnitedBank.com.
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Charles honored with award By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 1, 2019) Ocean City native and country music artist, Jimmy Charles, was named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans by JCI USA in June, and he was presented his award during a ceremony on Sept. 28 at the Omni Hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas. “It was an amazing, humbling weekend in Corpus Christi, receiving the Ten Outstanding Young Americans award knowing the amazing people that have been honored before me and the company of this year’s Ten Outstanding Young Americans,” he said. “I never expect awards for the work that I do and music I produce to inspire, but it lets me know it’s making an impact and will help me do even more moving forward. I am proud to bring the Ten Outstanding Young Americans award back to my hometown for the very first time.” Each year, JCI USA (Jaycees International USA) recognizes the accomplishments of 10 people who are “truly outstanding in the areas of business or entrepreneurial accomplishment, political achievement, humanitarian and voluntary leadership, and more.” The 10 individuals were selected from a field of nearly 60 nominations. When Charles was told he would be receiving an award he felt “eternal joy [and] accomplishment.” “Words cannot express the overwhelming feeling of gratitude I have accepting this prestigious honor,” Charles said in June. “Ten years ago, I left everything I knew with just a guitar and a dream. It was a turning point in my life and I knew I wanted to be a better man.
“I prayed on my long drive to Nashville not knowing what my future would hold, not for fame or fortune, but to use my passion and talent to help make a difference in the world,” he continued. “Everyone is given a gift and it’s how you choose to use that gift that is truly important in life.” Since 1938, JCI USA has spotlighted young men and women (under the age of 40) who “best exemplify the finest attributes of America’s youthful achievers.” Previous honorees include Bill Clinton (1979), John F. Kennedy (1946), Dick Cheney (1976), Kurt Warner (2010), Wayne Newton (1977), Gayle Sayers (1969), Elvis Presley (1970), Michele Tafoya (2001) and Ruth Riley (2014). A national spokesman for Zero – The End of Prostate Cancer – since 2014, Charles was named Outstanding Young Tennessean in 2017. He was nominated for the Ten Outstanding Young Americans Ocean City native and country music artist, Jimmy Charles, was named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans by JCI USA in June, and he honor the last three years. Charles is an “American Idol” alum and was presented his award during a ceremony on Sept. 28 at the Omni Hotel spokesperson for Zero, which raises aware- in Corpus Christi, Texas. ness about prostate cancer, as well as a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin. to come together and provide hope and strength.” He launched the I Am Not Alone nonprofit orCharles’ upcoming single, “Never Had a Bad ganization, which focuses on the strength and well- Day,” he said is “something very different from being of all cancer survivors, and the anything I’ve done before.” #IAmNotAlone Challenge, last August. “[It’s] all about positivity and changing the way He released a country album, “Hard Way to Go,” you live your life,” he added. in December and it received rave reviews. For more information about Charles, visit his offiHis latest single, “We Are Warriors,” Charles cial website at www.jimmycharlesmusic.com or said is “another anthem song for cancer survivors check out his Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.
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Fully furnished 3BR/2BA in N. OC & is situated approx. a 1/2 mile from 9.5 mile long public beach & city's busline. Split bedroom/bath floorplan w/master BR & BA on one end & 2BA/1BA on the opposite end, 1344 square feet of living space, family room, laundry room w/full size washer & dryer, /newer /roof with architectural shingles, 2 x 6 exterior walls, cathedral/vaulted ceilings & central air. Large sundeck, hot & cold outside shower, storage shed & cement parking pad. Community w/3 pools, including wading pool, 2 tennis courts, shuffleboard court, bayfront boardwalk w/3 fishing piers, canalfront fishing & crabbing area, an 8-acre wildlife sanctuary/pond with 1/2 mile paved walking path, 5-acre open park & street lighting w/lamppost at every residence. Additional amenities include city streets & sidewalks, city water & sewer and city trash collection. HOA dues are just $272 a year. $249,500
Call Michael “Montego Mike” Grimes
800-745-5988 • 410-250-3020 108 S. Ocean Drive • Ocean City, MD
100 YAWL DRIVE
Montego Bay Realty Montegomike@verizon.net www.montegobayrealty.com
Walk to the Beach from this 3 bed/2 bath home located in the sought after community of Montego Bay. Home features an open split bedroom floor plan, newer appliances (within 5 yrs.), new roof (within 1 Year), full sized washer & dryer, screened porch and its being sold fully furnished. Community features 2 swimming pools, 2 tennis courts, shuffleboard court, 9 hole mini-golf course, wildlife sanctuary with pond and blacktop walking trail, a bayfront boardwalk with 3 fishing/crabbing piers, and more...only $272.00/year HOA Fee. $179,900
Call Bill Rothstein
800-745-5988 • 443-280-2530 108 S. Ocean Drive • Ocean City, MD
13334 NANTUCKET ROAD
Montego Bay Realty montegobayrealty@aol.com www.montegobayrealty.com
NOVEMBER 1, 2019 CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY REGAN J.R. SMITH ASSIGNEES WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, L.L.P. 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 (410) 289-3553
ASSIGNEES’ SALE
OF VALUABLE UNIMPROVED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON WORCESTER HIGHWAY, BERLIN, MD 21811 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Purchase Money Mortgage dated December 22, 2011, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, in Liber S.V.H. No. 5819, folio 394, et seq., with an original principal balance of $528,000.00 and an original interest rate of 5.5%, the Assignees having been assigned by instrument duly recorded among the Land Records as aforesaid for purposes of foreclosure, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the party secured thereby, the undersigned Assignees will sell at public auction to be held at: AT THE PREMISES ON WORCESTER HIGHWAY LOCATED BETWEEN THE PROPERTY HAVING AN ADDRESS OF 11143 WORCESTER HWY., BERLIN, MD 21811 AND THE PROPERTY HAVING AN ADDRESS OF 11047 WORCESTER HWY., BERLIN, MD 21811 ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2019 AT 10:30 A.M. All of the following real property: ITEM 1 All that lot or parcel of land, lying and being situate in the Third Election District of Worcester County, which is known and designated as Parcel 4, containing 20.49 acres of land, more or less, as shown on the Plat entitled “Parcels 2, 3, 4, 8, 5, Minor Subdivision of Lands of Linda Lynch Sellers,” prepared by L. E. Bunting Surveys, Inc., and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Plat Book RHO No. 143, folio 54 - 55, the said property having a tax identification number of 03-135772. ITEM 2 All that lot or parcel of land, lying and being situate in the Third Election District of Worcester County, which is known and designated as Parcel 5, containing 29.16 acres of land, more or less, as shown on the Plat entitled “Boundary Line Adjustment of Lands of Linda L. Tingle and Stephen L. and Yvonne M. Babcock,” prepared by L. E. Bunting Surveys, Inc., and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Plat Book RHO No. 175, folio 22, the said property having a tax identification number of 03-135780. ITEMS 1 AND 2 BEING ALL AND THE SAME property conveyed unto Irene Neidhardt and Dyan Gush by Deed dated December 22,
Ocean City Today / Public Notices 2011, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber S.V.H. No. 5819, folio 388, et seq. TERMS OF SALE: Each parcel described above will be offered for sale, individually, with the high bids being reserved. Then the parcels will be offered for sale as an entirety. The greater of the bids for the parcels, individually, or the bid for the parcels in the aggregate, will be accepted. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, the Assignees reserve the right to determine or change, in their sole discretion, the manner in which the parcels are offered and sold. A deposit of $50,000.00 will be required of the purchaser at the time of sale for both parcels if they are sold as an entirety, and a deposit of $25,000.00 will be required of each purchaser at the time of sale for each parcel if the parcels are sold separately. The deposit shall be in the form of cash, certified or cashier’s check at the time and place of sale, or other form of security, at the sole discretion of the Assignees. The balance of the purchase price is to be secured to the satisfaction of the Assignees and represented by a Promissory Note, conditioned upon the conveyance of good and marketable title. The balance in cash will be due at settlement which shall be within ten (10) days after final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court of Worcester County unless said period is extended by the Assignees, their successors or assigns for good cause shown, time being of the essence. THE NOTE HOLDER WILL CONSIDER FINANCING THE BALANCE OF THE PURCHASE PRICE ON MUTUALLY AGREEABLE TERMS. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of the foreclosure auction to the date of settlement. 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. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, liens, restrictions, and agreements of record affecting same, if any. Taxes, water charges, sanitary commission charges, assessments and liens or encumbrances for sewer, water, drainage, or other public improvements completed or commenced on or prior to the date of sale or subsequent thereto, if any, are to be adjusted and apportioned as of the date of sale and are to be assumed and paid thereafter by purchaser, whether assessments have been levied or not as of date of settlement. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement shall be borne by the purchaser. The 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 Purchaser shall be pay any agricultural taxes assessed as a result of the transfer. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price following ratification of the sale, the deposit shall
be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. If the Assignees are unable to convey marketable or insurable title to the property, or if ratification of sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit without interest. Upon refund of the deposit, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claims against the Assignees. The Assignees reserve the right to reject any and all bids in their sole discretion. For information, please contact the undersigned at (410) 289-3553. Regan J. R. Smith, Assignee Christopher T. Woodley, Assignee 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 OCD-10/24/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842
TRUSTEE'S SALE
OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE OCEAN TIME 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-19-000170, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Ocean Time Condominium building located at 13 136th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2019 AT 9:00 A.M. Units 105 105 201 206 206 206 303 305 401 401 403 404 405 406 406 406 406 504 505 506
Time Intervals 6 15 36 30 48 52 17 9 13 40 12 10 42 8 20 37 44 12 20 41
Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Ocean Time Condominium as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent Time-Share Instruments as to each condominium unit, and
PAGE 51 recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. 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. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2020 maintenance fee, and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-10/24/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE
OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10146 GREENBRIAR DRIVE BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Mary F. Haines, dated October 30, 2002 and recorded in Liber 3501, Folio 041 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded on December 17, 2003 in the Land Records of Worcester County at Liber No. 3966, Folio 441, with an original principal balance of $95,000.00, and an original interest rate of 2.000%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on November 12, 2019 AT 3:20 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. Terms of Sale: The property will be sold “as is” and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any
PAGE 52 kind. A deposit of $8,500.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. At the Substitute Trustees’ discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, if a corporation or LLC, must produce evidence, prior to bidding, of the legal formation of such entity. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and sewer facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees for the Substitute Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit without interest. The sale is subject to postsale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to,
Ocean City Today / Public Notices 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 his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, David W. Simpson, Jr., Michael McKeefery, and Christianna Kersey, Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com CGD File #: 443518 OCD-10/24/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE
OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 723 NINTH ST. A/R/T/A 723 9TH ST. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Teresa Marshall a/k/a Teresa E. Marshall, dated February 11, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4384, folio 405 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 4, 2019 AT 2:10 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $9,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If pay-
ment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes (including agricultural transfer taxes, if applicable), and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #14-608317). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-10/17/3t _________________________________ Town of Bethany Beach
REQUEST
for Beach Concession Proposals The Town of Bethany Beach will be accepting proposals for a concession to rent beach equipment (e.g. beach chairs; beach umbrellas) on the public beach in the Town of Bethany Beach. The Town will be awarding only one concession license. The concession license shall be for the period beginning March 1, 2020 and ending October 1, 2024. Bids and Proposals must be submitted on the Town of Bethany Beach Bid Proposal Form which can be obtained at the Town Manager’s Office, Bethany Beach Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE or by calling 302-5373771. The minimum proposal for the annual fee that will be accepted by the Town for the first year shall be $79,000. The proposed annual fee for the first year shall increase by a minimum of 4% for each subsequent year. Proposals must be accompanied by a certified or cashiers check made payable to the Town of Bethany Beach in the sum of ten percent
NOVEMBER 1, 2019 (10%) of the annual bid price. The successful bidder’s ten percent (10%) shall be retained and applied toward the annual license fee. Sealed proposals addressed to the Town Manager, Town of Bethany Beach, and clearly marked “Beach Concession Proposal” shall be received at Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2019, at which time they will be publicly opened and read in the Town Meeting Room. The Town Council may, in their absolute discretion, refuse to award any concession it if is their determination that none of the applicants or proposals are acceptable. OCD-10/10/5t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18015 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY GERTRUDE TAKOSH Notice is given that Barbara Hood, 12537 Creek Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on October 01, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dorothy Gertrude Takosh who died on September 19, 2019, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 1st day of April, 2020. 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. Barbara Hood 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:
NOVEMBER 1, 2019 October 17, 2019 OCD-10/17/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF PASSAGE OF BILL 19-3 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 19-3 (Zoning - Boarding and Lodging Rentals) was passed by the County Commissioners on October 15, 2019. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds a new definition of “Bedroom” and repeals the definitions of "Boarding and Lodging House" and "Country Inn" to prepare for other changes in definitions in subsequent sections of the Bill and to condense the numerous other definitions in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland for types of lodging facilities into a more succinct format.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Repeals and reenacts the definition of "Transient" in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article from one who occupies a structure for 30 days to one who does so for 28 days since short-term rentals are typically for weekly stays and not on a monthly basis.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Repeals and reenacts the definition of "Boarder or Lodger" and replaces it with a new definition for the term "Lodger" to be a person who receives sleeping accommodations for 28 consecutive days or less and a new definition of the term "Roomer or Boarder" to be a person who receives sleeping accommodations for more than 28 consecutive days.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Creates a new definition for the term "Short Term Rental (STR)" to describe all or a portion of a dwelling unit or accessory apartment rented to a lodger on a basis of not more than 28 consecutive days. It excludes from this definition "bed and breakfast establishments" which are already regulated by Section § ZS 1-340 of the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article.) § ZS 1-105(c)(7). (Adds "short term rentals (STR)" to the list of uses permitted in all zoning districts. This would only apply to those properties having a dwelling unit.) § ZS 1-202(c)(26) and (27). (Repeals "conversion of a historic or architecturally significant dwelling to an inn" and "country inns" from the uses allowed in the A-2 Agricultural District by special exception but leaves "bed and breakfast establishments," which becomes the standard for the aforementioned uses. This streamlines the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to use a single term, "bed and breakfast establishments," instead of multiple descriptions of very similar uses.) § ZS 1-203(c)(4) and (5). (Repeals "conversion of a historic or architecturally significant dwelling to an inn" and "country inns" from the uses allowed in the E-1 Estate District by special exception but leaves "bed and breakfast establishments," which becomes the standard for the aforementioned uses. This stream-
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Ocean City Today / Public Notices lines the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to use a single term, "bed and breakfast establishments," instead of multiple descriptions of very similar uses.) § ZS 1-203(d)(11). (Adds the keeping of not more than two roomers or boarders as an accessory use in the E-1 Estate District, just as it is in other zoning districts that allow dwelling units.) § ZS 1-204(c)(11) and (12). (Repeals "boarding house" and "country inns" from the allowable uses in the V-1 Village District but leaves "bed and breakfast establishments," which becomes the standard for the aforementioned uses. This streamlines the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to use a single term, "bed and breakfast establishments," instead of multiple descriptions of very similar uses.) § ZS 1-204(e)(12). (Adds the keeping of not more than two roomers or boarders as an accessory use in the V-1 Village District just as it is in other zoning districts that allow dwelling units.) § ZS 1-208(c)(1). (Repeals "boarding and lodging houses" as a permitted use in the R-4 General Residential District since the keeping of four roomers or boarders is already allowed as an accessory use.) § ZS 1-215(d)(8). (Adds the keeping of not more than two roomers or boarders as an accessory use in the RP Resource Protection District just as it is in other zoning districts that allow dwelling units.) § ZS 1-340(b)(1). (Repeals and reenacts this section regarding bed and breakfast establishments to raise the number of allowable rooms in a "bed and breakfast establishment" from six to 20 rooms. The current use of "conversion of historic or architecturally significant dwelling to an inn" has no limitation on the number of rooms and "country inns" have a limitation of 20 rooms, all of which are currently allowed in many cases in the same zoning district as "bed and breakfast establishments." Differing room numbers for essentially the same use causes confusion in the interpretation and application of the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article.) § ZS 1-340(b)(7). (Repeals and reenacts this section to increases the number of permissible nights' stay in a "bed and breakfast establishment" from 14 to 28 nights to be consistent with the new definition of "transient," "lodger," and "short term rental.") § ZS 1-340(b)(9). (Repeals the current prohibition on having more than two non-resident employees in or about the "bed and breakfast establishment." The current limitation is an unenforceable, arbitrary limitation.) § ZS 1-351. (Adds this entirely new section to the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to regulate "short term rentals (STR)" with the intent of maintaining the neighborhood character where short term rentals take place and protect the health, safety and general welfare of the permanent residents and the lodgers while allowing this form of renting to exist; establishes requirements for short-term rentals, includ-
ing: a limitation on the number of rental contracts to one for any overnight period of any property regardless of the number of sleeping rooms; specifies that the definition of a “family or housekeeping unit” in the County Zoning Ordinance shall not apply in determining the occupancy limitations for licensed short term rentals, but rather that occupancy limitations shall be determined based upon the maximum occupancy of bedrooms at a ratio of one occupant per fifty square feet of unobstructed floor area; a requirement that accessory apartments only be rented in their entirety with occupancy limitations determined based upon the maximum occupancy of bedrooms at a ratio of one occupant per fifty square feet of unobstructed floor area; restrictions on modifications to the dwelling unit that change its functionality, appearance or principle design as an individual dwelling unit; a requirement for all structures which are constructed after January 1, 2020 to provide one additional off-street parking space in order to be approved for use as a short term rental; a requirement to maintain a record of all lodgers; a requirement to make the dwelling unit available for inspection during reasonable hours; on-premises signs shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions of section ZS 1-324; a prohibition on the use of the property to host functions and events, including but not limited to weddings and their receptions, family reunions, birthday and anniversary celebrations or other similar gatherings for persons other than the authorized lodgers; and permits the County Commissioners to establish by Resolution additional standards or require any additional information deemed necessary to enforce the provisions of the Title.) This bill becomes effective on January 1, 2020. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/24/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18002 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOAN SALOMONE SLATER Notice is given that Katherine Slater Davis, 12809 Whisper Trace Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842 and Maureen Anne Wahl, 3141 Circle Drive SW, Roanoke, VA 24018, was on September 30, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the es-
tate of Joan Salomone Slater who died on August 11, 2019, 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 30th day of March, 2020. 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. Katherine Slater Davis Maureen Anne Wahl 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: October 17, 2019 OCD-10/17/3t _________________________________ LOUIS F. FRIEDMAN ESQ FRIEDMAN & FRIEDMAN, LLP PNC BULDING - SUITE 900 409 WASHINGTON AVENUE TOWNSON, MD 21204
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18029 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EVERETT D. HOLLAND Notice is given that Mark H. Holland, 734 Bishop Road, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 and Ricky T. Holland, 1302 Colona Road, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, were on October 17, 2019 appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Everett D. Holland who died on September 15, 2019, 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
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objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 17th day of April, 2020. 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. Mark H. Holland Ricky T. Holland 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: October 24, 2019 OCD-10/24/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18024 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF SUZANNE COULBOURNE Notice is given that Charles Edwin Coulbourne, 404 South Church Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, was on October 11, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Suzanne Coulbourne who died on May 17, 2019, 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 11th day of April, 2020. 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. Charles Edwin Coulbourne 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: October 24, 2019 OCD-10/24/3t _________________________________ Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. Victoria L. O’Neill, Esq., Trustee 6200 Coastal Hwy, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 410-723-1400 VILLAS OF OCEAN PINES-BORDERLINKS TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 11029 Cathell Road Berlin, Maryland 21811 Plaintiff v. JANICE GARVEY, et a1. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-19-000191
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ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 18th day of October 2019, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Victoria L. O’Neill, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 18th day of November 2019, provided a copy of this Order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 11th day of November 2019. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Price Timeshare Wk 33, #Ad4 $1,000.00 Wk 36, #Ad4 $1,000.00 Wk 30, #Ay25 $1,000.00 Wk 22, #Bb28 $1,000.00 Wk 13, #Bn40 $50.00 Wk 14, #Bn40 $50.00 Wk 27, #Bn40 $1,000.00 Wk 39, #Bn40 $1,000.00 Wk 13, #By5l $50.00 Wk 48, #By51 $50.00 Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy
Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-10/24/3t _________________________________
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OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 19-8 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 19-8 (Zoning - Churches, Temples and Mosques in the I-1 Light Industrial District) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on October 15, 2019. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-212(c)(13). (Renumbers the existing subsection 13 to subsection 14 and adds this new subsection to permit by special exception in the I-1 Light Industrial District churches, temples and mosques; and establishes minimum lot requirements for lot area, lot width, and front, side and rear yard setbacks.) A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 19-8 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 11:00 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 and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/31/2t _________________________________
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OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 19-9 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 19-9 (Public Safety - Fire Marshal) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on October 15, 2019. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § PS 1-301(a). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection to provide that the procedure for selecting the Fire Marshal shall be the same as any other Worcester County Department Director position whereby applications are received and processed by the Worcester County Human Resources Department for interview and appointment by the County Commissioners rather than from a list of names submitted by the Worcester County Fire Prevention Committee.) A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 19-9 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One
NOVEMBER 1, 2019 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 11:00 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 and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/31/2t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 19-48, on the application of Mary McGraw, requesting a special exception to allow an after-thefact 6 foot tall privacy fence extending into the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback on Keyser Point Road, in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-206(d)(1) and ZS 1-305, located at 10050 Bonita Drive, approximately 918 feet south of Creek Drive, Tax Map 26, Parcel 255, Block 1, Lot 9, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 19-42, on the lands of Daniel and Cheryl Miller, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback on Keyser Point Road from 75 feet from the center of the road right-of-way to 69.8 feet (an encroachment of 5.2 feet), associated with a proposed inground swimming pool, an after-thefact variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback on Keyser Point Road from 75 feet from the center of the road right-of-way to 32.7 feet (an encroachment of 42.3 feet) associated with two sheds, an after-the-fact variance to the Ordinance prescribed side yard setback from 8 feet to 1.2 feet (an encroachment of 6.8 feet) associated with the aforementioned two sheds, an afterthe-fact variance to the Ordinance prescribed side yard setback from 8 feet to 7.4 feet (an encroachment of .6 feet) associated with a carport and a special exception to allow a 6 foot tall privacy fence in the front yard setback on Keyser Point Road in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1206(d)(1) and ZS 1-305, located at 10104 Bonita Drive, approximately 607 feet south of Creek Drive, Tax
NOVEMBER 1, 2019 Map 26, Parcel 255, Block 1, Lot 12, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:40 p.m. Case No. 19-45, on the application of the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, Maryland, on the lands of Wenzlaff Family Limited Partnership, requesting a special exception to allow a second dredge spoil disposal area in the E-1 Estate District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-203(c)(13), and ZS 1-305, located at 12008 St. Martins Neck Road, approximately 630 feet east of Industrial Park Road, Tax Map 10, Parcel 29, in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Case No. 19-47, on the application of Jacqueline Bullis, requesting a special exception to expand an existing surface mine in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1201(c)(16), and ZS 1-330, located at the terminus of Cherrystone Lane, approximately 715 feet south of Teaberry Lane, Tax Map 71, Parcels 21 and 23, in the Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:50 p.m. Case No. 19-46, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, Esquire, on the lands of J&B Real Estate, LLC, requesting a special exception to allow a 6 foot and 8 foot tall fence in the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback associated with a veterinary clinic in the C-2 General Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1210(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 11843 Ocean Gateway, approximately 150 feet north of Herring Creek Lane, Tax Map 26, Parcels 104 & 105, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:55 p.m. Case No. 19-43, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, Esquire, on the lands of the Revocable Trust Agreement of Clarence D Hammond and Louise M Hammond, requesting a variance to the Atlantic Coastal Bay Critical Area setback, a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 50 feet from the center of the road right-of-way off of Riggin Ridge Road to 40 feet (an encroachment of 10 feet) and a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 50 feet from the center of the road right-of-way off of Center Drive to 30 feet (an encroachment of 20 feet), all of which are associated with the proposed construction of a single family dwelling in the R-2 Suburban Residential District pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-116(m)(1), ZS 1-206(b)(2), ZS 1-305 and Natural Resources Sections NR 3-104(c)(4) and NR 3-111, located on the northwest corner at the intersection of Riggin Ridge Road & Center Drive, Tax Map 27, Parcel 570, Block 5, Lot 12A, of the Bay Shore Acres subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 7:00 p.m. Re-Advertisement of Case No. 1924, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, Esquire, on the lands of Stephen Cook, requesting a variance to the Atlantic Coastal Bay Critical
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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 October 17, 2019 or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. Line No 467-19 514-19 1011-19 1022-19 1043-19 1044-19
Year 2004 2003 2008 2001 2004 2002
Make TOYOTA HONDA ANDRETTI CADILLAC SUBARU SAMPO
Model SIENNA ODYSSEY BENELLI SEVILLE OUTBACK MOPED
Color BLUE SILVER BLUE WHITE BLUE RED
Style VN VN OR 4S SW MOP
VIN 5TDZA23C94S029425 5FNRL18933B029425 LAWTBAM068C304070 1G6KY54911U108552 4S3BH675047612427 LFFWKT12681000147
Mileage N/A N/A 2287 196,904 N/A 4582
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-10/17/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Area setback associated with the proposed construction of a single family dwelling in the R-3 MultiFamily Residential District pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(m)(1), ZS 1-207(b)(2) and ZS 1305 and Natural Resources Sections NR 3-104(c)(4) and NR 3-111 located on the northerly side of Old Bridge Road, approximately 2,104 feet west of Golf Course Road, Tax Map 27, Parcel 234, Lot 16, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-10/31/2t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. Thursday, November 14, 2019 At 2:00 p.m. A request has been submitted to install 60’ of replacement vinyl bulkhead, a 4’ x 50’ parallel platform w/ an 11’ section of the platform ramped, and a 6’ section lowered for kayaks, and one (1) boat lift w/ all associated poles. Maximum channelward extension of 18’. The site of the
proposed construction is described as being located at 156 CHANNEL BUOY RD Parcel # 1464A-38 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. PW19-088 APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. OWNER: KATHLEEN JARCZYNSKI A request has been submitted install 130’ of replacement vinyl bulkhead and a 6’ x 20’ pier. Maximum channelward 22’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 8601 SEABAY DR Parcel # 0102A-10 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. PW19-089 APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. OWNER: SUSAN MULKEY A request has been submitted to install one (1) boatlift with associated poles. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 183 JAMESTOWN RD UNIT 7 Parcel # 3962A-7 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. PW19-090 APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. OWNER: JOHN MARTIN OCD-10/31/2t _________________________________
City Covered Bridge Roofing may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Purchasing Associate, Leila Milewski, at lmilewski@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6643 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. A Pre-Bid meeting will be held on Friday, November 08, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Transit Station located at 12848 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD 21842. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Monday, November 25, 2019 by 1:00 p.m. and will be opened and read aloud at same time. Bids are to be submitted to the Town of Ocean City, Attn: Procurement Department, 204 65th Street, Bldg. A, Ocean City, MD 21842. Late Bid Documents will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-10/31/1t _________________________________
Town of Ocean City
BID SOLICITATION West Ocean City Covered Bridge Roofing
The Town of Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors for West Ocean City Covered Bridge Roofing and to be in conformity with the scope of work detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for West Ocean
Town of Ocean City
BID SOLICITATION Worcester Street Substation Roofing
The Town of Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced
PAGE 56 vendors for Worcester Street Substation Roofing and to be in conformity with the scope of work detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for Worcester Street Substation Roofing may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Purchasing Associate, Leila Milewski, at lmilewski@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6643 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any
Ocean City Today / Public Notices Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. A Pre-Bid meeting will be held on Friday, November 08, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. at the OCPD Boardwalk Substation located at 501 South Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Monday, November 25, 2019 by 1:00 p.m. and will be opened and read aloud Monday, November 25, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. Bids are to be submitted to the Town of Ocean City, Attn: Procurement Department, 204 65th Street, Bldg. A, Ocean City, MD
21842. Late Bid Documents will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-10/31/1t _________________________________ CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOVEMBER 1, 2019 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18044 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF VERA M. MCCULLOUGH Notice is given that Mark Robert McCullough, 1004 Oakwood Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, was on October 24, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Vera M. McCullough who died on September 14, 2019, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 24th day of April, 2020. 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. Mark Robert McCullough 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: October 31, 2019 OCD-10/31/3t _________________________________
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Commentary
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Here’s tax money, return to sender Fair or unfair, it’s difficult for most people to sympathize with Ocean City government’s bristling over the resort’s disproportionate contribution to the Worcester County government’s treasury. That’s because Ocean City has had a disproportionate amount of good fortune as compared to the rest of the county. Even though 60 percent or so of county government’s tax revenue comes from levies on Ocean City properties, resort residents receive little from the county, except, of course, an outstanding public school system that, like it or not, is in everyone’s best interests to provide. Especially aggravating to resort officials is that Ocean City has to cover the fire and rescue needs of unincorporated West Ocean City, when reimbursement from the county falls short of covering the cost. But wait. The reason no one feels bad about Ocean City’s situation is because it’s so wealthy, courtesy of its geography and the entrepreneurs who built on it. Sitting in Snow Hill and staring north at a tax base that’s 80 times greater, it’s easy to see how someone might not care that Ocean City is feeling put upon. It’s also why so many of the country’s voters support a special tax on billionaires. At the same time, Ocean City tends to forget that political figures from interior states have long chafed over spending federal dollars on maintaining far away beaches. The fact is, tax money from all sources is spread around unfairly all the time. The problem with the arguments for and against these inequities, however, is that not one of them offers a solution that doesn’t shift the burden to others who think they don’t deserve it.
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Zoning out time zone
The switch from Daylight Saving Time to Eastern Standard Time is part of an evil hoax perpetrated by media types who cheerfully advise us, as we roll back the clock an hour before slipping under the covers, that we will get an extra hour of sleep in the morning. Conversely, they will also tell us that we will lose an hour of sleep in the spring, when we set the clocks ahead. I’m sure that were it not for the constraints imposed on these people by their publishers and managers that they would happily go on to tell us, despite substantial evidence to the contrary, that the earth really does sit on top four space elephants that are, however improbable as it may sound, themselves mounted on a giant floating turtle. Besides, this extra hour of sleep business hinges on two assumptions, both of which are suspect. If this were true, for instance – and most of us probably know that it’s not – this would assume that a cog in the global axis actually jams one time each year to give us a 25-hour day. According to most scientific authorities, not including those who continue to insist on the existence of space turtles, this does not occur. Secondly, the implication is that we do not occupy the top rung on the ladder of all creation, as even the lowest of barnyard animals, more or less automatically know when the sun rises and sets, whereas those of us who walk upright apparently require a clock to alert us to this phenomenon. It all comes down to the conclusion that no one gets up on a Sunday morning until the clock says it is time to do so and that since we apparently do not have the innate ability to
awaken on our own, we are at great risk should a power outage arise. In other words, if such an extended blackout did take place, we might not wake up for weeks, thus jeopardizing not just our jobs, but also our very existence. On the other hand, this could be what led to the extinction of the Neanderthals, who vanished some 30,000 years ago. Although scientists continue to ponder their mysterious disappearance, the evidence suggests that Neanderthals could not tell time and so overslept until they died. Modern humans, on the other hand, fashioned certain crude instruments to track the solar cycles and therefore knew what time to get up in the morning. It is therefore conceivable that some day scientists will discover an ancient cave wall pictograph that says, “Note to self – must do hunting and gathering – set rock to fall on head at 7:30 sharp. Otherwise we’ll starve in sleep and go extinct.” Besides, it is not as if getting an extra hour of sleep is some sort of gift over which we have no control. Obviously, the people who argue that this is the case, don’t own a recliner. For those who don’t realize it, we actually have more than just two time categories: Standard Time, Daylight Savings Time and Recliner Time, with the latter having a certain property on weekends that allows for the suspension of time altogether. I can’t speak to anyone else’s recliner experience, but I do know that mine provides me with many hours of extra sleep no matter what the clock says. At that point, the only time zone that matters is Zoned Out Time.
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Annual memorial gathering at OC Fishing Pier, Nov. 1
Letters to the editor Musical theater in Salisbury Editor, Recently I have had the pleasure of seeing firsthand what a treasure Salisbury University is to the Eastern Shore. The Theater and Music Department has put on two performances in the last few weeks that were outstanding. The play, “Medea,” based on the Greek Tragedy by Euripides, was wonderful – the acting, the set and costumes. I have rarely seen anything done as well as this, until last week when I had the opportunity to see the “Singers’ Showcase - From Ship to Shore: Celebrating 400 Years of Human Resilience Through Music.” The phrase “blown away” has become almost trite in its usage; however, it is the only phrase that really fits the way I and other attendees felt about the production. Dr. John Wesley Wright and the students were amazing – I am not a music or drama critic and do not know the proper verbiage – I can only say “well done.” A beautiful tribute to the re-
silience of the African slaves brought to America starting in 1619. I doubt anyone left the theater that night untouched by the tragedy and beauty of this performance. Carol Frazier Ocean Pines
Craft beerfest successful Editor, On behalf of the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC), I would like to thank the numerous businesses and individuals that made our fifth annual craft beer fest held on Oct. 26 at Sunset Park in downtown Ocean City such a big success. Over 1,500 attendees enjoyed this event which continues to get larger and better each year. This success includes our event partners, Shore Craft Beer, and the Town of Ocean City, the 19 breweries with their seasonal craft beers, Eastern Shore Distributing, Carey Distributors, Street Kitchen and Mother’s Cantina food trucks, retail vendors, Johnny Bling Band, and our many volunteers. Continued on Page 60
(Nov. 1,, 2019) Coastal Hospice will host its annual Worcester County Community Memorial Gathering on Friday, Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. at the Ocean City Fishing Pier off the inlet parking lot. Free parking will be available to attendees. The purpose of the gathering is to provide a personal moment to remember, reflect and offer gratitude to those who have died. “The gathering is a very special time for Coastal Hospice staff, our bereaved families, and the entire Worcester County community,” said Alane Capen, president of Coastal Hospice. “Each time we host a gathering, participants tell us they are a ‘lifeline’ that helps improve their ability to cope on their grief journey.” The event is free and open to the public. Everyone is invited to either bring their own seashells, or Coastal Hospice will have shells available. Attendees will be asked to write their loved one’s names on the shells and following a brief time of reflection will return the shells to the Atlantic Ocean. Coastal Hospice staff will be present to provide support and general information about the organization to anyone interested in learning more about the services of-
fered. In addition to this one in Worcester County, Coastal Hospice hosts several gatherings annually in Wicomico, Somerset and Dorchester counties. Each is free to the public and participants do not need to have had a loved one served by hospice. For dates and information, call 410-7428732 or visit www.CoastalHospice.org. Founded in 1980, Coastal Hospice is a nonprofit health care organization that cares for individuals facing life-limiting conditions but do not want to be defined by them, and instead want to remain as active and engaged as possible during the final chapter of their lives. Coastal Hospice cares for patients in their own homes, as well as in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake and the new Stansell House. The organization also provides “palliative” care which treats the symptoms and relieve the pain of a terminal illness or injury so that patients can enjoy the time remaining. Learn more about Coastal Hospice at www.coastalhospice.org and follow on Facebook and Instagram.
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Skipjack Wind Farm continues to make progress toward beginning construction for the offshore wind farm by late 2022 or early 2023.
Skipjack says its lease area prevents moving out farther Continued from Page 1 'In order to have a complete look at what you guys are submitting, we need this additional information.'” Skipjack, whose parent company is the Danish firm 㱵rsted, is still planning to build the turbines 19.5 miles offshore and 26 miles away from the Ocean City Pier at 800 feet tall. It hopes to begin construction by late 2022 or early 2023. The company wants to find a property for the maintenance facility as soon as possible so it can be used for construction planning. According to Weber, even if they find an existing building, there will most likely be construction involved with the facility to meet the planning and maintenance needs. Clint Plummer, head of marketing strategies and new projects at 㱵rsted, previously said that GE Renewable Energy will supply the 12 MW turbines that have the potential to be 50 percent more powerful than the first U.S. Offshore wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island. The turbine project will provide nearly 1,400 jobs in Maryland and over $200 million of local investment and establish a permanent facilities and related jobs in Ocean City, according to Plummer. However, at the end of September, the Ocean City Council and Mayor Rick Meehan sent a letter to Gov. Larry Hogan, asking him to re-open the proceedings based on the material change to the wind turbines, according to Jessica Waters, communications manager for the Town of Ocean City. Council members and Meehan said they were generally in support of the wind turbines and green energy, but were concerned that seeing the wind turbines off the coast would turn tourists away from visiting Ocean City. They specifically wanted
the turbines at least 33 miles off the coast. “The visual impact and associated negative affect on tourism, property values, and the environment of these giant structures, now more than twice the height of the tallest highrise in Ocean City and allowed within 10 miles of our shore, cannot be understated,” the statement to Gov. Hogan reads. Waters added that on Oct. 21, the director of Maryland Energy Administration, who reports directly to Gov. Hogan, sent a letter to the Public Service Commission requesting additional review by the commission due to “significant changes that are being proposed by Skipjack and U.S. Wind (the other proposed wind farm operator).” Weber said if Skipjack switched to a shorter wind turbine, it would not be as powerful as the type already selected. In addition, the company cannot move the wind turbines because the area the council and Meehan requested it be moved to is not a part of the wind energy area Skipjack is leasing from the federal government. “It's like developing something on land,” Weber said. “You have to own the real estate you want to build on in the first place.” The U.S. Wind project, according to its website, will be 32 turbines approximately 17 miles off the coast of Ocean City in 20-30 meters of water. With 250 MW of power expected, it would meet 100 percent of Maryland’s offshore wind renewable energy goals. The U.S. Wind website states that its Maryland Offshore Wind Project will contribute 5,000 jobs and a $16 billion net economic benefit. U.S. Wind planned to install a meteorological tower in July, but was delayed by inclement weather.
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Soviet-Finnish negotiates transfer of lands By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) This week, 80 years ago a delegation from Finland met with representatives of its powerful neighbor, the U.S.S.R. The purpose was the continuing discussion of a transfer of territory. The U.S.S.R. desired the transfer to improve its security with regard to the struggle with Germany, which it knew was coming. Finland had been under the rule of the Russian Czar for a century before The Great War. The Grand Duchy of Finland had been ruled by the Russian Czar since March 29, 1809, when that area had been wrested from Sweden by the armies of Czar Alexander I. During the upheavals created upon Russia’s exit from The Great War, and the ensuing revolution and civil war, Finland, with German aid, obtained its independence. However, its border was only 20 miles, at its closest, and 31 miles at its most distant, from the Soviet Union’s second city, Leningrad, now and formerly, St. Petersburg. Not only was the Soviet Union concerned with the proximity of Finnish territory to its second largest city, it was also concerned with Finland’s ties to Germany, since it was only with German help that Finland had secured its independence. Germany was fostering good relations with all Scandinavian countries so that it would have ready access to Swedish iron ore, Finnish nickel, and other raw materials. In addition to the proximity of the Finnish border to Leningrad there was the danger, perceived by the Soviet government, of the exposure of its naval base at Kronstadt, in the Gulf of Finland, which was home to the Soviet Baltic Fleet. Beginning in 1938, the Soviet Union explained its concerns to the Finnish government and stated that it needed “positive guarantees” to assuage those concerns. Negotiations were begun by Boris A. Rybkin, aka Yartsev, in April of 1938, following the German Anchluss with Austria.
The Finns really did not take these feelers seriously, in part because Rybkin’s official position was as a secretary in the Soviet Embassy in Helsinki. In reality, and unknown to the Finns, he was an agent of the NKVD operating on Stalin’s direct authority. In any event, Rybkin obtained an audience with Finnish Foreign Minister Rudolf Hosti for April 14, 1938. Although the Finns tried to assure Yartsev that they would remain neutral, he was unconvinced and requested that Finland cede some islands in the Gulf of Finland to protect the seaward approaches to Leningrad, but the Finns refused. These proposals had been made several years earlier by Leningrad Party Leader Andrei Zhdanov and the Soviet ambassador in Helsinki, Eric Assmus. As Europe moved toward war, the Soviet government got more serious and sent former Ambassador to Finland, Boris Shtein, to negotiate with Finnish Foreign Minister Eljas Erkko. When Finnish Field Marshal Baron Karl Gustav Mannerheim was asked his opinion, he advised his government to cut its best deal with the Soviets because the Finns were not spending enough money on defense. The field marshal was also acutely aware of the Soviet Union’s concerns — and its determination to satisfy them. The Soviet government summoned the Finnish Leaders to Moscow on Oct. 5, 1939, to discuss “concrete political questions.” An RSVP was demanded within 48 hours. The Soviet Union had barely finished incorporating the eastern part of Poland and establishing bases in the three Baltic states! Finland sent its 70-year-old ambassador to Sweden, Juho K. Paasikivi, to represent it. The Finnish delegation, which included Johan Nykopp, secretary to the delegation, intelligence chief Colonel Aladár Paasonen, and former Foreign Affairs
Minister Baron Aarno Yrjö-Koskinen, left Helsinki by train, on the evening of Oct. 9 for Moscow. All three men were fluent in Russian. Several thousand Finns were at the station to bid their delegation “Adieu.” As the train left, full mobilization of the Finnish Army was ordered. When the Finnish delegation met the Soviets, in the afternoon of Oct. 12, the Soviets demanded the following: the border near Leningrad be moved westward to a point 19 miles east of Finland’s second largest city, Viipuri; that Finland cede to the Soviet Union three small islands in the Gulf of Finland, as well as the 124-square-mile Rybachy Peninsula, in the Barents Sea, near the ports of Arkhangel and Murmansk; lease the Hanko Peninsula, in the Baltic Sea for 30 years and permit the Soviets to establish a military base there. Prior to the Russian Revolution, the Rybachy Peninsula and the three small islands had been Russian. In exchange, the Soviets offered 3,450 square miles of Soviet Karelia which included the villages of Ruppelii and Porajärvi, in eastern Karelia, which together had a population of about
3,000. The Soviets were offering territory twice as large as the territories they wanted. In making that offer, Stalin queried, “Would any other “Big Power” do that? No, only we are that stupid!” Ambassador Paasikivi asked for time to discuss the proposals with his government. In acquiescing to this request, Stalin impressed upon the Finns that time was of the essence since both countries were mobilizing and troops were moving toward the border. He explained, “This cannot go on for long without danger of ‘accidents!’” The parties agreed to meet again. The Finns departed from the train station in Moscow, bound for Helsinki. Upon their arrival, on Oct. 16, in the Finnish capital, the ambassador dryly told the waiting journalists that, “Mr. Stalin was a pleasant fellow with a sense of humor.” Five days later, the Finns departed Helsinki again. And again their countrymen gathered at the train station to bid them “Adieu.” The delegation, still led by the old ambassador, was expanded to include Väinö Tanner, who Continued on Page 62
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 58 We are thankful to the Town of Ocean City, Worcester County Tourism and HMRA who sponsored the commemorative pint glasses. We wish to provide a special thanks to the adjacent property owner to Sunset Park, Wilde Daug’s On Lost Lady Beach, who allowed this year’s festival to use their waterfront property. Also, thanks to The Harrison Group who provided nearby parking for event vendors and volunteers.
In addition to this event bringing many people to the downtown area it is also a fundraiser for our nonprofit organization. We look forward to seeing everyone next year for our sixth annual craft beer fest, tentatively set for Oct. 24, 2020. And don’t forget about the “Love On Tap” craft beer festival to happen on Feb. 29, 2020 at the Ocean City convention center. Information and tickets will be available at www.shorecraftbeerfest.com. Glenn Irwin, Executive Director, OCDC
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Tow company accused of faking service calls Continued from Page 1 perform that service: East Coast Auto Repair. She added that unit owners and agents have the right to call the company if a vehicle is incorrectly parked in the owner’s spot. Mooney’s parked her car in another owner’s spot at the Atlantic Avenue property on Aug. 6 and the owners of that spot called the tow number listed on the sign. Problem was, court documents show, the sticker the owners saw was for 1st Street Towing, not East Coast Auto Repair. Mooney said she never gave permission to 1st Street Towing to tow cars from the property. She reported that she paid the towing fee. Also according to court documents, police called 1st Street Towing and spoke to Robert Dunlap of Berlin, who said he placed the company’s sticker over the East Coast Auto Repair sticker just after Memorial Day with the permission of the female vice president of the board of directors of the property. Dunlap reportedly had no further information about the vice president. He acknowledged to police that he towed several cars the same day as he towed Mooney’s. Police contacted the property’s board of directors to discover that the vice president is actually male and that nobody from the board gave 1st Street Towing permission to
tow from the Atlantic Avenue property. Grant Hangliter, who is in charge of the tow truck operations at East Coast Auto Repair, reported to police there’s an ongoing territorial dispute between all tow companies involving towing from private lots. He confirmed that the company did not give Dunlap permission to deface the sticker or to tow vehicles. Hangliter said that every tow is valued at approximately $300. Police removed the 1st Street Towing sticker to find the East Coast Auto Repair sticker underneath. According to police, 1st Street Towing conducted four unauthorized tows from the Atlantic Avenue property. Dunlap is charged with defacing the sticker for damages under $1,000, stealing services of a value of $905 and theft scheme under $1,500. Police learned that private property owners can purchase a Town of Ocean City tow sign with the authorized phone number of the tow company they have an agreement with. When the owner calls to have an incorrectly parked car towed from their property, the owner must sign an affidavit and provide the document to the driver of the tow truck. Police audited 1st Street Towing, which is owned by Maath and Rana
Salem of Berlin. They employed Dunlap. Through the audit, police discovered that 1st Street Towing towed 12 vehicles in 2019 from a Bank of America lot from March 16 to Aug. 4. Police spoke to three towing agents from Bank of America who said they never authorized the towing. The charging documents show that police found government and legal affidavits signed by Rana Jafar as an owner/agent of Bank of America. Bank of America representatives, however, told police they haf never heard of Rana Jafar. Police reported that they spoke to Rana Salem, who told police that she was an agent for Bank of America. Coowner Maath Salem said that Dunlap took vehicles without permission and signed his own name to them. Police presented the pair with affidavits
signed with the name of “Rana Jafar,” who was determined to be Rana Salem. The total value of the 12 towed vehicles was $181,000. 1st Street Towing profited $2,715 from towing at the Bank of America parking lot. Dunlap and Salem are charged with six counts of unlawful taking of motor vehicles, three counts of theft scheme, two counts of theft, 12 counts of unauthorized removal of a motor vehicle, six counts of taking a vehicle without owner’s consent with the intent to deprive the owner, six counts of willful motor vehicle tampering with owner consent and 12 counts of towing and removing vehicle without authorization from the parking lot owner. Salem was also separately charged with perjury by affidavit required by the law and government.
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Chris Trimper, 42, dies from shellfish allergy complication By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) Christopher M. Trimper, 42, passed away Oct. 24, last Thursday night due to complications from a shellfish allergy after playing in the Downtown Association Golf Tournament. He was attending an post-tournament gathering at Poseidon’s Pub at Ocean Downs Casino, Downtown Association Director Mary Ann Manganello said. “It was a shock to everyone,” said Manganello, who was with Trimper that night, said. “He was a wonderful member of the community and everyone will miss him.” Paramedics arrived and trans-
ported him to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Trimper was a member of the Downtown Association for many years, a former president of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association and has been involved in his family’s amusement park for many years. A Virginia Tech graduate, he continued a 125-year, fifth generation tradition of working alongside his family at Trimper Rides and later Trimper’s Playland. “Chris’ passing is such a great loss to the Ocean City community and especially to our organization of which See TRIMPER Page 63
WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 60 was the leader of the Social Democrat Party, and a member of the cabinet, and. In Leningrad, at the Finland Station, the delegation changed trains. The Soviet government provided a first-class car on the Red Star Express bound for Moscow. The Finns arrived in Moscow on the morning of Oct. 23, and were met by Packard limousines, which whisked them to the Finnish Embassy. At the Kremlin, the Finns presented counter-proposals. They offered the Gulf islands and agreed to move the border closer to their second city, Viipuri. Stalin responded by saying that Soviet demands were “minimal,” and that, therefore, haggling over them was pointless. He then produced a map, upon which he sketched Soviet requirements. Finally, Tanner said that it was time for the Finns to leave. Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov asked, “Is it your intention to provoke a conflict?” Ambassador Paasikivi responded, “We want no such thing, but you seem to!” Stalin merely smiled. At 8 p.m., the Finns departed for the Finnish Embassy. Within the hour, the telephone rang summoning them back to the Kremlin for another meeting. At 11 p.m., a Packard arrived and whisked them back to the Kremlin, where some minor concessions were made by the Soviets. The Finns responded by saying that they would have to consult with the Cabinet and the Diet (Parliament). The delegation left Moscow the next day, and, after, again, changing trains at Leningrad’s Finland Station, arrived in Helsinki on Oct. 25. The Finnish delegation returned to Moscow, on Nov. 3. Before it left, Field Marshal Mannerheim impressed upon the ambassador, “You absolutely must come to an agreement! The Army cannot fight.” The delegation failed to heed the field marshal’s sage advice.
After a break, to celebrate the anniversary of the Russian Revolution on Nov. 7, the two parties met for the last time at 6 p.m. on Nov. 9. The Finns announced that, “Finland cannot grant to a foreign state military bases on its own territory and within its own boundaries.” After recovering from his shock, Stalin dejectedly said, “Then it doesn’t look as if anything will come of it.” With that, negotiations ended. The “accident,” about which Stalin had warned a month earlier, “occurred,” or more appropriately, was staged, by the Soviets, at the border town of Mainila, on Nov. 26, 1940. Later that evening, Finnish representative Baron Yrjö-Koskinen was summoned to Molotov’s office and handed a note which reminded the Finn of Stalin’s warning about “accidents,” protested the, “... deplorable act of aggression ...” by the Finns, and suggested that they withdraw “...twenty to twenty-five kilometers, thus eliminating the possibility of fresh provocations.” The Finns responded by denying responsibility for the accident and suggesting that each side withdraw an equal distance from the border. The Soviets answered that the Finnish reply typified, “... the deep hostility of the Finnish government toward the Soviet Union forcing the relations between the two countries to a point of extreme tension.” It then broke diplomatic relations with Finland. The Soviet Commissar for Foreign Affairs, Molotov, said that, “Since we civilians can’t achieve anything, the matter has to be left to the military personnel.” Next week: Pu Yi 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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Trimper member of OCDC, HMRA and other groups Continued from Page 62 he was such a vital part of for many years,” said Glenn Irwin, executive director for the Ocean City Development Corporation. “He was a friend to anyone that met him. Prayers to his wife, Michelle, his adorable three kids, and his whole family.” Born on April 17,1977 in Salisbury, he was the son of John Douglas “Doug” Trimper and Gail Zeigler. “His loss will be devastating to the community,” said Susan Jones, President of the Ocean City Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association. “He had contributed so much to society … he always put everybody above himself. He was all about helping others first.” Trimper was a president of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association from 2013-2014 and was a second generation board member following his grandfather Granville Trimper. Trimper spent years working for the community by being an active member of the Ocean City Development Corporation, the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, the Lion’s Club, and Evergreen Masonic Lodge #153 in Berlin. Trimper was a member on the Ocean City Development Corporation Board from 2009 to the present. He was president of the organization for three years from 20152018. Trimper is survived by his wife, Michelle, and their three children, son, Christopher Grant Trimper II, daughters Madison Lily Trimper and Emma Rose Trimper, brother Brooks Trimper, half-sister Chelsea Trimper and stepmother Cindy Trimper. “We are still trying to process the tragic loss of Chris Trimper,” Melanie Pursel, president of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, said. “He was so loved and respected and we know his memory and legacy will carry on forever. Ocean City will not be the same without him, but we sincerely value the mark he made through all of his time, dedication and love for family and community. Prayers and thoughts to his many friends, colleagues and loving family.” A service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 at the Performing Arts Center inside the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street at 12 p.m., where friends and family may call at 10 a.m. Pastor Kyle McDaniel will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations In Chris’ memory may be made to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration at theaftd.org. in honor of his stepfather Harry Zeigler. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, MD. Letters of condolence may be made to the family via, www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
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OBITUARIES CHRISTOPHER MORGAN TRIMPER Ocean City Christopher Morgan Trimper, age 42, of Ocean City, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 from an allergic reaction. Born April 17,1977 in Salisbury, Maryland, he was the son of John Douglas (Doug) Trimper and Gail Zeigler. Chris Trimper He is survived by his loving wife, Michelle, and their three children, son, Christopher Grant Trimper II, and daughters, Madison Lilly Trimper and Emme Rose Trimper; brother, Brooks Trimper; half-sister, Chelsea Trimper; and step-mother, Cindy Trimper. Christopher was a Howard County native and a proud Virginia Tech
graduate. Continuing a 100-year tradition, he worked alongside his family at Trimper Rides and later Trimper’s Playland. He served the community he loved by being and active member of the OCDC, the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, the Lion’s Club, and Evergreen Masonic Lodge #153 in Berlin. Christopher will forever be remembered for his kindness to others and his infectious smile. If he could pass on a message it would be to care for those around you in every way that you can. He knew no strangers, only friends he hasn’t met yet. A service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, Maryland 21842 at noon, where friends and family may call at 10 a.m. Pastor Kyle McDaniel
will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations In Chris’ memory may be made to: The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration at theaftd.org. in honor of his step-father, Harry Zeigler. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland. Letters of condolence may be made to the family via, www.burbagefuneralhome.com. DONALD DENNIS Berlin On Oct. 16, 2019, Donald Dennis, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy “Tinker” Maisel Dennis and the late Sophia J. Dennis (nee Feehley). In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter, JoAnn Dennis Continued on Page 64
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 63 Geier (Mark); and sons, Donald Richard Dennis, Kenneth Dennis Sr. (Dawn), the late Brian Dennis Sr., and John William Maisel (Kathleen). He is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Church of the Holy Spirit, 10001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, or Worcester County Humane Society, 12330 Eagles Nest Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at 11 a.m., beginning with family visitation at 10:30 a.m., at Church of the Holy Spirit Episcopal, 10001 Coastal Highway (100th St. at Coastal Highway), Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Interment is private. Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service, P.A., 504 Franklin Ave, Berlin, Maryland 21811. To send condolences to the family, visit www.easternshorecremation. com. ROSEMARY CAROLYN PEARSON Ocean Pines Long-time Ocean Pines resident, Rosemary Carolyn “Skip” Pearson, died on Oct. 4, 2019. She was born in Catawissa, Penn-
sylvania, on March 11, 1928, and was the middle daughter of the Rev. Dr. A.L. and Carolyn Zechman. Rosemary was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Skip Pearson Nathan P. Pearson; brother, Rev. J. Odell Zechman and sister, Shirley Francis. She is survived by her daughters, Tacy Pearson of Ocean Pines, and Frances Pearson of Germantown, Maryland, along with a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Rosemary attended schools in Pennsylvania, graduating from Elizabethville High School in 1946. Following high school, she attended Heidelberg University in Ohio, earning her Bachelor’s Degree and also earned a second degree in elementary education at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. She was an educator who taught in Freemont, Ohio; Paynesville, Ohio; Wayne, Pennsylvania, and with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. While at Montgomery County Public Schools, she taught first grade at Glenmont Elementary and Weller Road Elementary schools. Rosemary’s retirement years in Ocean Pines were very active and involved.
Shortly after moving to Ocean Pines in 1985, she became active with the “Swimmin Women” group and also enjoyed bowling and golfing. Rosemary was a member of the Democratic Club, the Ocean Pines Boat Club, and AARP. She was an avid reader and also enjoyed working the crossword puzzles each day. Rosemary’s other pursuits included fishing, camping, traveling, counted cross stitch and boat cruises. During her retirement years, Rosemary participated in many “Elderhostel” programs throughout the nation. She also served as a volunteer at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Maryland. Rosemary came from a long line of ministers. Her father, brother, grandfather and uncle were ministers in the Lutheran Church and United Church of Christ. She was an active member of St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal Church where she served on the finance and counters committee and St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Berlin, where she served as a lay reader and eucharistic minister. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Berlin. Rev. Michael Moyer will officiate. Interment will be in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery near Hurlock Maryland at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Zechman Scholarship Fund at: Ursinus College, Jacqueline D’Ercole, Advancement Office, 601 E. Main Street, Collegeville, Pennsylvania 19426. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland. DAVID ALEXANDER BRYANT Ellicott City/Ocean City David Alexander Bryant, age 73, passed away peacefully on Oct. 17, 2019 at Gilchrist Hospice Center in Columbia, Maryland. Born in San Juan Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Herbert E. and Edith Brower Bryant. He is survived by his brother, Herbert David Bryant Bryant, Jr., and his wife, May, of Las Cruses, New Mexico; former sisterin-law, Charlene R. Bryant; and niece, Dana J. Carr and her husband, Robert, of Ellicott City. Preceding him in death was a brother, John Wesley Bryant, and a sister, Clara McLain. David was a graduate of University of West Florida. Returning to the Eastern Shore, he taught school in Dorchester County briefly until finding his “niche,” working for Brice and Shirley Phillips, starting at the Phillips Crab House, then general manager of the Beach Plaza Hotel, to Phillips Seafood Restaurants in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. as director of design, retiring from there in 2012. He was a member of the HotelMotel-Restaurant Association, Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and the Ocean City Downtown Association, where he was instrumental along with Paul Wall, in its development. Cremation followed his death. No formal services are planned at this time. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. A donation in his memory may be made to: American Cancer Society, 1315 Mt. Hermon Rd. Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.
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WP boys’ soccer team wins conference championship By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 1, 2019) Seven of the Worcester Prep boys’ soccer team’s games went into overtime this season, with three of them happening in the final week of competition, including the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship. Undeniably, the most thrilling overtime game was for the conference championship, which not only went into extra periods but also into a shoot-out. The Mallards Jon Adkins hosted the Salisbury School Dragons for the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship last Friday in Berlin. After 80 minutes of play, the game was scoreless. “We dominated possession, we just couldn’t bury a goal. That’s been kind of our story all year,” said Prep Coach Jon Adkins. “Our shots were on net, but the Salisbury School goalkeeper played fantastic and made some really good saves. “Our defense held strong. They didn’t have any threading shots on [freshman] Jack [Gardner],” he continued. “That was our best game we played all year, those 80 minutes.” Tied, 0-0, the Mallards prepared to go into their third overtime of the week. “I said, ‘We’ve been here before.’ We’re 3-1-3, so we’ve only lost one overtime game,” he said. “We know what to do. We know to up our intensity.” Adkins was pleased with his players’ performance in the first 10minute extra period. “Again, we dominated possession in the first overtime and we had some good chances,” he said. “Our corner play was threatening, but their goalkeeper made some good saves.” As time ticked down in the second overtime, senior captain Ryan Cronin took a shot, which ricocheted off the goal post. “I think everybody thought it went in,” Adkins said. “That’s Ryan. He’s Mr. Clutch for us. He missed it by an inch.” With the game still scoreless, the conference champion would be decided by penalty kicks. Knowing this scenario might hap-
pen, Adkins had the Mallards take shots for about a half hour during practice the day before the big game. “I put pressure on the guys to make it,” he said. The five players who missed the least amount of shots during practice lined up to take the penalty kicks. Senior Max Huber made all of his shots the day before, so when Adkins asked the boys who wanted to go last, he volunteered. “I’m not usually very confident, but I was confident and I decided to volunteer,” he said. Salisbury went first and scored, then Cronin buried his shot. Salisbury’s next shooter sailed the ball over the top of the net, then sophomore Brice Richins’ shot was saved. The Dragons were successful on their third attempt, and so were the Mallards as senior captain Gavin Carmody netted his shot. Salisbury’s next player shot the ball over the goal. Then, Prep senior Max Taylor’s shot was stopped. The Dragon’s goalie took their fifth shot, which Gardner saved. The freshman goalie admitted he felt pressure going into the shoot-out, never being in that situation before. “I was nervous on two of them, but I was very confident on three of them, because they were looking directly where they wanted to shoot,” Gardner said. When he saved the Dragon’s final shot he said it felt “amazing.” With the score tied 2-2, Huber – the final shooter for Worcester – stepped to the line. “It was strange because normally I’m a very nervous person, but I was like Zen,” he said. “That was the most calm I think I’ve been the whole game. I knew what I needed to do and I was going to do it.” Huber said he is most comfortable shooting to the right, and that’s where he went. He put the ball past the Salisbury goalie and Worcester won the championship title. “When I scored I didn’t exactly know we had won – I thought I scored to keep us in it – so I turned around and my entire team was running at me and then I realized what had just happened and I was super excited,” Huber said. “We knew if it got to him he was going to end it. I believed in him,” Adkins said. “I didn’t think for one second he was going to miss it.”
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The Worcester Prep boys’ soccer team celebrates after winning 3-2 in a shoot-out over Salisbury School to capture the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship last Friday in Berlin.
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Worcester Prep senior captain Ryan Cronin is challenged by two Salisbury School players during last Friday’s Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship game.
Not only did his teammates rush Huber to celebrate, but so did the spectators that had been standing on the sideline. Everyone then gathered on the field to watch the Mallards receive their sixth consecutive championship trophy. “We were playing our best soccer and I said this is for all the conditioning we did in the preseason, this is for all the people who said we couldn’t be here,” Adkins said. “We just came up on top. It’s very exciting.” Adkins said the season had its ups and downs. He joined the team as an assistant to Head Coach Terry Underkoffler
last year. When Underkoffler, a Hall of Fame coach with over 500 career wins, decided to retire after seven seasons leading the squad, Adkins was happy to take over the program for the 2019 season. Last year the team relied on Vincent Petrera for goal scoring. He finished the season with 39 goals and was named Conference Player of the Year. But, Petrera transferred to another school and the team also graduated 10 players who were major contributors, while a few other boys who saw a good amount of time on the field decided to play different sports this fall. See BOYS Page 66
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Boys prove those who doubted them wrong Continued from Page 65 “We lost basically all of our starters and our best player went to a different school,” senior captain Alec Burbage said during preseason in August. “People don’t think we’re going to be good this year, but we want to prove them wrong.” The Mallards did just that, although it took a little while to show it. “One stretch we only had three wins and five losses. I think that’s when a lot of people thought we weren’t going to be anything,” Adkins
said. “I talked to the boys after the loss to Holly Grove in overtime and I said we’re not going to lose another game. We made adjustments and we haven’t lost since.” After the 3-2 loss in over time to Holly Grove on Oct. 4, Worcester tied twice and won five games, including the championship. The Mallards finished the season with eight wins, three ties and five losses. Adkins said he enjoyed his first season as head coach.
“It was a great year, a fun year. I love coaching,” he said. “These boys, the senior class was very special. They’re great kids.” Several players received All-Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference awards. Cronin, who led the team in goals with 12, Huber, Taylor and sophomore Michael Wehberg were presented All-Conference accolades. Carmody earned honorable mention distinction. Adkins presented his team awards
to Cronin (MVP), Wehberg (Coaches Award) and Huber (Most Improved). The team will graduate 10 seniors, many of whom were main contributors. But despite losing so many players, Adkins thinks the team will be solid next year with a core group slated to return. “We’ll be young, but there were guys who came off the bench for us and gave us solid minutes,” he said. “They were all freshmen and sophomores. We also had some sophomores starting for us.”
Worcester XC squads win conference titles By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 1, 2019) The Worcester Prep girls’ and boys’ cross country teams both brought home Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championships, winning last Wednesday’s meet in Salisbury. “Most kids ran their best times of the year. It was a perfect day for a race – right temperature and sunny,” said Prep Coach Keith Geiger. “Everyone felt an obligation to do their best. The seniors really wanted to end their careers on a high note
and they certainly did.” Prep sophomore Myranda Beebe came in first place for the second year in a row to capture back-toback female Runner Keith Geiger of the Year titles. “She’s amazing. Her work ethic is off the charts,” Geiger said of Beebe. She runs hard every day in practice and earned the victory with her effort, he added. “She’s also a super-nice person
and very encouraging to her teammates,” Geiger said. Beebe completed the race in 22:27.6. Rounding out the top five Prep runners were: senior captain Ashley Laws (fourth, 24:00), freshmen Caitlyn Hoen (seventh, 25:00.1) and Linley Hill (eighth, 25:23.5) and senior Quinn McColgan (ninth, 26:45.1). Worcester took first place, scoring 25 points. Salisbury School was second with 34 points. The Prep boys’ team tallied 27 points, followed by Gunston (49),
Delmarva Christian (72) and Salisbury School (85). Junior Graham McColgan, who was hampered by an injured hamstring, led the Mallards. He finished in second place overall (18:02.6), by just two seconds. Also contributing to the victory was junior Connor Carpenter (third, 18:25), seniors Frank Carter (fifth, 19:54.1) and Gavin Hentschel (seventh, 20:10.6) and freshman Riley Moyer (10th, 20:39). Geiger thought the season went See BEEBE Page 68
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Members of the Worcester Prep boys’ cross country team pose with the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship trophy they won last Wednesday in Salisbury. The boys’ team took home the championship in 2016 (the first year for the award), 2017, 2018 and 2019.
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Coach pleased with growth; building foundation this yr. By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 1, 2019) Stephen Decatur girls’ soccer team Coach Steve Isett was pleased with his players’ performance in the first half of last Thursday’s game against the Chesapeake Cougars of Anne Arundel in Pasadena, Maryland. “They played well. They created a few solid opportunities,” he said. “The second half [Chesapeake Steve Isett was] physically better athletes. They amped up their pressure and nipped in the bud what we were trying to do.” Chesapeake won the 3A South Region II first-round match, 3-0. Decatur finished the season with a 4-9 record. “In terms of trying to build a foundation, I thought it went well,” Isett said. Isett had good “athletes” on his roster, but against stronger opponents it was obvious soccer is not the main sports for a majority of the girls, he said. For most of them, especially the upperclassmen, lacrosse is their
No. 1 sport. On the other hand, soccer is the main sport for many of the younger girls. “We had six or seven freshmen and they were some of our best soccer players,” Isett said. “A lot of them play travel soccer. We’re looking to build on that.” At the end of the season, underclassmen made up most of the starting lineup. Isett said he saw improvement over the course of the season. The girls gained a level of comfort when they had possession of the ball. “I’m happy with where things are at the end of the season,” he said. “It was good to see the girls buy into what I was preaching and what I’m trying to create. I’m happy with the growth.” Isett enjoyed his first season as head coach of the Lady Seahawks. It was a learning experience and the girls understood his longer-term vision of playing possession ball rather than being a kick-and-run team. Isett had five seniors on his roster, three of whom were starters. He is looking forward to next year with a core group slated to return and new players joining the program.
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Members of the Worcester Prep girls’ cross country team are all smiles after capturing the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship trophy last Wednesday in Salisbury. The Lady Mallards won the title in 2016, 2018 and 2019.
Beebe two-time female Runner of the Year for ESIAC Continued from Page 66 great overall. “I am bummed that three of the meets were canceled, specifically the Tidewater Classic, but we had fun,” he said. “Great leadership from the seniors, and a fantastic group of freshmen.” Both teams will graduate several big contributors. “This freshmen group took it very seriously and I think they have the chance to be really good in the next couple years,” Geiger said. “The seniors will be missed not only because they are important for our success from a points-earned standpoint, but because they are such great kids. [They are] encouraging, kind and good leaders.” Runners who earned All-Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference accolades were G. McColgan, Carpenter, Carter, Beebe and Laws. Honorable mention awards went to Hentschel and Hoen. Geiger presented team awards to: Beebe and G. McColgan (MVP); Laws and Hentschel (Coaches Awards); and freshman Rory Pugh and sopho-
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Worcester Prep sophomore Myranda Beebe came in first place for the second year in a row to capture back-to-back female Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference Runner of the Year titles. “She’s amazing. Her work ethic is off the charts,” Coach Keith Geiger said of Beebe. Beebe is pictured with Director of Athletics for Worcester Prep School, Matt McGinnis.
more Sydney Lamson-Reich (Most Improved). This was only the fifth year for the Worcester Prep cross country program. The boys’ team won the championship in 2016 (the first year for the award), 2017, 2018 and 2019. The Lady Mallards captured the title in 2016, 2018 and 2019.
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Hartnett: season ‘great and exciting journey’ By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 1, 2019) The Worcester Prep girls’ soccer team struggled to get its momentum going during last Wednesday’s Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference semifinals against the Salisbury School Dragons in Berlin. “We just couldn’t get it together,” Prep Coach Carol Hartnett said after the 5-3 loss. “We came Carol Hartnett out flat, which we just don’t generally do. We weren’t doing the things we did all season.” Hartnett said the young team wasn’t focused on earning a championship banner this year, but rather on improving and strengthening their soccer IQ. The Lady Mallards finished the season with a 6-2-1 record. Hartnett was pleased with the season overall. She enjoyed the journey and seeing the girls grow as a team. They were one big family, she added. “It was a great season. We are so much better now than we were the first game,” Hartnett said. “There was so much growth. Goal scoring was more than I ever anticipated [with such a young team].” The girls had each other’s backs, they communicated well and enjoyed playing together, Hartnett said. She looked forward to practice each day. “It’s been a great and exciting journey,” she said. The team also had great senior leadership, she added. “The seniors rocked it this season,” Hartnett said. The team will graduate its four senior captains – Mesa Cammack, Madison Van Orden, Emily Copeland and Saylar McGuiness. “They were big contributors all over the field,” Hartnett said. All four have also been members of the team since they were freshmen. In addition to the four seniors, Hartnett’s roster consisted of one junior, 13
Brown enjoys first full year as coach of volleyball team By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 1, 2019) The Worcester Prep volleyball team fell to the Delmarva Christian Royals in three games last Wednesday during the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference semifinals in Georgetown, Delaware. Despite the season-ending loss, Prep Coach Cheryl Brown said the girls were all smiles and had good, positive energy. “It made me feel good even though See NUMBERS Page 70
sophomores and five freshmen. Many of those underclassmen saw a good amount of time on the field, and several even earned starting positions. The future is bright, but Hartnett said she tries to enjoy the present. The girls learned and improved throughout the season and were like “sponges,” Hartnett said. “They took what we gave them and ran with it,” she said.
Several players received All-Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference awards for their performance this season. Sophomore Natalie Brushmiller led the team in scoring again this year. She netted 21 goals and had four hat tricks. “She was quite dominant this year,” Hartnett said of Brushmiller. Brushmiller earned a spot on the AllConference team along with Cammack,
Copeland, and sophomores Ava Nally and Morgan White. Brushmiller was also named CoPlayer of the Year with Salisbury School’s Bridget Kemp. Sophomore Lily Baeurle was presented honorable mention accolades. Hartnett gave her team MVP award to Copeland. The Coaches Award went to Cammack. The Most Improved Player award was presented to White.
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(Left) Worcester Prep sophomore Megan Waller battles for the ball with a Salisbury player during last Wednesday’s Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference semifinals in Berlin. (Right) Prep sophomore Morgan White breaks through two Salisbury players. Worcester lost 5-3.
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Numbers ‘speak volumes’ as player stats better than ‘18 Continued from Page 69 we lost,” she said. “They gave it their full, best effort.” This was her first full season as head coach of the Lady Mallards. Brown started last season as the assistant coach, but six matches in she took over as head Cheryl Brown coach. She enjoyed her time with the girls and saw improvement over the last few months. After every match she would give each player a sticky note with her written comments how individually they contributed that day. She would also spend time with the girls one-on-one to discuss their strengths and weaknesses. The girls recognized what they did well and what they need to work on, she added. “There’s always some bumps in the road, but with the girls, everything was great,” Brown said. The Mallards finished the season with a 3-10 record. Brown said the girls had a stronger performance this season and it showed in their stats. “Numbers do speak volumes compared to this year and last year,” she
said. Two players received Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference accolades. Senior captain Kathryn Marini earned All-Conference honors. As the libero (defensive specialist), she led the team in digs, with 62. She also had 22 kills, 19 aces, 10 assists and two blocks. Junior Sophia Ludt was presented an honorable mention award. The setter led the team in assists, with 63. She also had 54 digs, 27 aces, 22 kills and four blocks. Junior CC Lizas led the squad in kills (61) and aces (47). Senior captain Sami Repass led the Mallards in blocks (23). The team will graduate its three captains – Marini, Repass and Jenna Elrick. With the six juniors on the team this year and the three on JV, Brown could potentially have nine seniors on her roster next season. “We’re really going to go places,” she said. “We should be really solid if everyone comes back.” Not only is Brown looking forward to next year, but the girls are excited as well, she said. “We’re hoping to pick right up from where we left off,” Brown added.
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