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Early voters line up last Thursday outside of the Gull Creek community in Berlin. According to the Maryland State Board of Elections, 1,117 people lined up to vote that day. Overall, as of Thursday, more than 5,700 voted in Worcester County, accounting for 14.96 percent of registered voters. Statewide, more than 548,000 people took advantage of early voting, which is 13.86 percent of the state voter role. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6.
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By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2018) Election Day: it’s less than one week away. Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 6 to cast ballots in several elections —Worcester County Commissioners, Maryland House of Delegates and Maryland State Senate, and in gubernatorial and congressional
contests. Democratic Sen. Jim Mathias has competition from District 38C Del. Mary Beth Carozza, a Republican, for the District 38 Senate seat. In local delegate races, Del. Charles James Otto, a Republican, is running against Democratic challenger Kirkland J. Hall, Sr. in the race for District 38A. Ocean City Councilman
Wayne Hartman is vying for the 38C seat, but has some competition from write-in candidate Ed Tinus. Both are Republicans. Four seats are up for grabs on the Worcester County Commissioners, with all the incumbents on the Republican side and all the challengers representing Democrats. Incumbent Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw and his opponent Joshua
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Nordstrom are vying for the District 1 seat. District 2 Commissioner Diana Purnell is running unopposed. Berlin Town Councilman Zackery Tyndall is challenging Commissioner Bud Church for the District 3 seat. Commissioner Ted Elder and former commissioner Virgil Shockley are vying for the District 4 seat. Current Commissioner Chip Bertino and retired laboratory scientist Judy Butler are facing off in the race for the District 5 seat. See ELECTION Page 75
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onsidering the importance of the elections on the state, county and local levels, Worcester County’s registered voters should make a point of going to the polls next Tuesday. Next week’s elections are particularly important, as voters will have to pick from a field of distinctly different candidates as they decide who will speak for them in Annapolis, county government, and in Ocean City. In addition, the Ocean City election, which is held separately from the state and county contests, will present voters with a tough referendum question: whether the collective bargaining agreement local firefighters have with the city should include binding interest arbitration. The race for the Maryland Senate is, perhaps, one of the closest watched in this section of the lower shore. It pits Democratic incumbent James Mathias against Republican Delegate Mary Beth Carozza, who is attempting to move into the legislature’s senior chamber. More locally, the District 3 (West
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Ocean City-Berlin) race for Worcester County Commissioner offers voters a clear choice between long-time incumbent Bud Church (R) and challenger Zackery Tyndall (D), a Berlin councilman. In the Ocean City contest, it’s a matter of who will get left out in a five-way race for three seats. If incumbency means anything, Councilmen Matt James and Lloyd Martin would have an edge in name recognition, while recently retired Ocean City police officer Mark Paddack, 2014 council candidate Chris Rudolph and businesswoman Emily Nock go after the vacancy created by the departure of Wayne Hartman. Hartman, a Republican, resigned from the council to run for the House of Delegates in District 38B (Worcester-Wicomico) and faces token opposition from Ed Tinus, also a Republican, who’s mounted a writein campaign. Here’s who’s running for what.
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Jim Mathias, 67, Democrat: Mathias, who has a degree in political science from the University of Maryland-Baltimore, has been a fixture in
local government and politics since the 1987, when he was named to the Ocean City Board of Zoning Appeals. He graduated to the City Council in Jim Mathias 1990, was reelected in 1994, but two years later ran successfully for mayor. He held that post for 10 years before winning a seat in the Maryland House of Delegates in 2007. Mathias was elected to the Senate four years later and was reelected in 2014. He is a member of the Finance Committee, Chairman of the Joint Committee on the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area, and served on the Task Force to Study a Post-Labor Day Start Date for Maryland Public Schools. Mary Beth Carozza, 57, Republican: Carozza is a veteran of politics and government of more than 30 years. She has served in numerous capacities at the state and national level, including two stints as chief of staff for members of Congress, deputy chief of staff for a U.S Senator and as Deputy Chief of Staff for Gov.
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Robert Ehrlich. She also was the recipient of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service for her effort, when as a Department of DeMary Beth fense staffer, she Carozza helped to maintain communications between the Pentagon and the Capitol Hill after the Sept. 11, 2001 attack. A graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and Catholic University, Carozza became a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 2015.
Worcester County Commissioner
Three members of the Worcester County Board of Commissioners face no opposition in this year’s election. Joe Mitrecic (Dist. 7, Ocean City), Madison “Jim” Bunting Jr. (Dist. 6, Bishopville-Ocean Pines) and Diana Purnell (Dist. 2, Mid-County) will return for another four-year term in Snow Hill, the county seat. Voters in the Berlin/West Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Snow Hill and
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Pocomoke districts will have decisions to make.
District 3
(Berlin/West Ocean City)
Republican Bud Church, who has represented this district since 2003, faces Berlin Councilman Zackery Tyndall, a Democrat. This is a classic contest between a long-time county government veteran and a newcomer on the county scene. Bud Church Church, 77, acknowledges that the pro-environment community criticized him in his first term for favoring developers over environmental preservation, but that he gained its support by backing or sponsoring “every conservation easement that [came] through to add to our forest[s]
and trees.” He said critical issues in his district that must be addressed are meeting the growing retirement community’s needs for services, Zackery Tyndall and grappling with increasing development and its infrastructure requirements. Church, a Realtor, is president of Coldwell Banker, Bud Church Realty in Ocean City. Tyndall, 28, was elected to a fouryear term on the Berlin Town Council in 2016, but now seeks to vacate that seat two years early so he can represent his hometown and West Ocean City on the county level. Holding a master’s degree in business administration from Salisbury University, Tyndall says that county commissioner complacency is costing this area jobs, is hindering education and hurts local nonprofits.
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He also says finding ways to create more steady employment opportunities for residents and focusing on pedestrian safety in West Ocean City are among his priorities.
District 5
(Ocean Pines)
Republican incumbent Anthony “Chip” Bertino, 53, is seeking reelection to his second term, while hoping to derail that endeavor is De-
mocrat Judy Butler, 70, former president of the Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County. Bertino, who went into office with a pledge to keep a tight Chip Bertino rein on spending, says he has learned a great deal about how government works in the past four years. That, however, hasn’t changed See ELECTION Page 7
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Continued from Page 5 his views on how it should budget its money. While he cites his support of building the new Showell Elementary School as evidence of his pro-education philosophy, he also points to his role in helping to pare down the cost of construction. His campaign posiJudy Butler tions also include pushing for the expansion of Route 589. Butler, a retired clinical laboratory scientist, shares that assessment of the Ocean Pine’s area transportation needs. She says safety is a paramount concern for the connecting road between routes 90 and 50, and that the area’s continued growth makes that artery more congested every day. Butler, a clinical laboratory scientist, retired to Ocean Pines in 2010, and since then has been a volunteer for local nonprofits, such as Diakonia. She also advocates planning to preserve the area’s natural environment.
District 4
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Republican Ted Elder, 67, ousted incumbent Democrat Virgil Shockley, 65, by 176 votes in 2014 to claim his first term, and now Shockley would like to return the favor. Voters in this district know the candidates, and the competition between Ted Elder them, well. Shockley and Elder also went head-to-head in 2010, when Shockley eked out a win by 90 votes, again in 2006. Both identify with the agricultural community and both say Virgil Shockley the need for highspeed internet connectivity is critical. They disagree, apparently, on how aggressively to pursue it.
District 1
(Pocomoke)
This is contest might be described as an up-and-comer versus the veteran, as Democrat Joshua Nordstrom, 45, challenges incumbent Republican Merrill Lockfaw, 70. On his list of accomplishments over his past two terms, Lockfaw points to imJoshua provements in his Nordstrom southern Worcester District’s various facilities, including lights for the Pocomoke River Bridge and a handicapped-accessible crab pier in Girdle-
tree. He also says he is one of seven commissioners who have been focusing on streamlining government and cutting exMerrill Lockfaw penses. Of crucial needs, Lockfaw thinks volunteer fire companies need more financial assistance and help in attracting more recruits. Nordstrom has been attending commissioners’ meetings for the past four years, the purpose of which, he says, is to learn as much as possible so his first year in office wouldn’t be devoted to finding his way. He, too, believes the absence of
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broadband internet access is a major obstacle to economic development and jobs creation. He advocates helping to create an educated workforce by making further education more affordable, especially for disadvantaged students. Acknowledging the Ocean City is responsible for a good portion of the county’s economy, he says the rest of the county needs to diversify its economic base, and become less dependent on the resort’s commercial success.
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Continued from Page 7 or pursue street lights on your block. But she will be responsible for helping people get through a difficult time with the administration of a loved one’s will, or someone who died intestate, or without a will. Political affiliation is hardly an issue in this contest, yet the Terri Delaney rules of the ballot reWestcott quire that candidates be identified by party. Republican Terresa “Terri” Delaney Westcott, 54, is looking to move up from her position as chief deputy register of wills under RegisNicole Caudell ter of Wills Charlotte Cathell to the post Cathell will be leaving with her retirement at the end of the year. Westcott has worked in this office for 18 years. She is being challenged by Democrat Nicole Caudell, 36, who also works in the Worcester County Courthouse in Snow Hill, just across the hall as a clerk of the criminal court.
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Caudell holds a degree from Temple University and says she hopes to help people gain a better understanding of probate and estate planning.
cean City’s municipal election is held the same day as the state election, but is a separate exercise. It even has its own polls in a different location in the Ocean City convention center (signs will direct voters). When voters do enter those polls next Tuesday, they will choose between two candidates for mayor and six candidates for council, as well as decide whether collective bargaining by the Ocean City firefighters union should include binding interest arbitration.
Mayor of Ocean City
On paper, the office of mayor has been largely ceremonial since 1982, when the City Council voted to institute the council/city manager form of government and stripped the mayor’s office of much of its authority.
The mayor, who is elected to a two-year term, has no vote, in most circumstances, but does have veto power and, depending on the individual, can wield considerable influence from the bully pulpit and the powers of persuasiveness. The mayor is the official front man for Ocean City government in dealings with the General Assembly and other branches of government. Rick Meehan, 69, has been the resort’s mayor since 2006 and before that Rick Meehan a member of the City Council since 1985. A Realtor, Meehan holds considerable sway over the council by virtue of a persuasive, rather than confrontational, style. He is being chalJoe Hall lenged in this election by former Councilman Joe Hall, a restaurant chef and veteran of the hospitality industry. Hall’s decade of service on the City Council was marked in 2011 by
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the forced resignation of then-City Manager Dennis Dare, now a councilman, and the majority’s decision to overhaul the city’s employee benefit package, including its guaranteed pension payment plan in favor of a 401K-style retirement package.
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Three vacancies and five candidates — that’s what elections are all about, and in this case, voters will decide whether incumbents Lloyd Martin and Matt James should serve another four years, as they are being challenged by retired Ocean City Police Sgt. Mark Paddack, businessman Chris Rudolph, who’s making his second run for a council seat, and businesswoman Emily Nock. Martin, who owns and operates convenience stores, has been on the council since 2002, and has served as its president since 2012. He says his loves council work, but also acknowledges that he’s not inclined to run a hoopla campaign, having said more than once, if the voters see fit to re-elect him, he’s happy to do the job. James, meanwhile, was propelled
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wants another four years to continue what he’s started. Paddack has paid his dues in Ocean City via his 28 years with the Ocean City Police Department and handling assignments in all its divisions. He says he’s on board with the council’s quest for a tax differential with the county government, and wants to help eliminate the noise and congestion generated by motor vehicle events Nock, who entered the race some-
what late in the game, is a lifelong resident of Ocean City and is president of her family’s insurance company in Salisbury. In addition to her business background, she’s experienced in organizational and leadership roles, having served as chairman of the board of the Maryland Jaycees and national vice-president of JCI USA (Junior Chamber International). All council candidates profess to be fiscal conservatives.
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Democratic challenger Hall makes run for 38A delegate By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2018) Dr. Kirkland Hall Sr., the Democratic candidate for District 38A Maryland Delegate, has deep Lower Shore roots and a legacy of civil rights advocacy and community activism that motivated constituents to spark his candidacy. Hall, a graduate professor and coach at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore for more than four decades, said a contingency of focus groups and coalitions approached him two summers ago to seek help in light of the 2018 election. “They said, ‘We know your reputation and you’ll fight for what’s right … you believe in helping people and we want you to consider running,’” he said. A graduate of Somerset Junior Senior High School (presently Washington High School), Hall joined the Democratic Club of Somerset County in 1986 and served for half dozen years as Chair of the Somerset County Democratic Central Committee. After consulting with family for a few months, he filed his candidacy last September. “I talked to my wife, my daughter in Nashville and my children that live
in this area,” he said. “They said, ‘Daddy, go for it,’ so I threw my hat in the ring.” Last December, Hall was invited to speak at the Factory Farm Summit in Kirkland Hall Ocean City, which was organized by the Socially Responsible Agricultural Project. “I got positive responses and folks understood how serious I was about the environment and … about making sure small farmers were able to survive,” he said. Hall is running on a threefold platform highlighting health care, education, and preserving the farming and seafood industries. “I just can’t believe the response and the support I’ve gotten verbally from so many different groups,” he said. “That solidified that I made the right choice.” Among Hall’s laundry list of accomplishments are: 20-plus years on the Somerset County Planning and Zoning Commission, serving as the former president of the Somerset County NAACP, and serving on the Somerset County Local Management Board and Somerset County EcoSee COMMUNITY Page 12
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District 38A Delegate Otto seeking third term in office
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2018) Del. Charles Otto, a third-generation farmer native to Somerset County, hopes to preserve traditional Lower Shore industries and enhance educational and vocational training for area youth. A Republican, he’s running for a third term in District 38A. “We’ve got a lot going for us in the district, but we’ve got a lot of challenges as well,” he said. In 2010, Otto opted to seek office after Del. Douglas Page Elmore died. He fended off four Republican challengers during the primary and then defeated Democratic candidate Michael McCready in the general election. The following year, redistricting changed the boundary lines for District 38A, which previously included Wicomico County, to encompass Somerset County and a significant portion of southern Worcester County. “In 2014, I ran in the new district, which is 40 percent in Worcester County,” he said. “It includes all of Pocomoke, Snow Hill and then it narrows down and just goes up [Route] 113 through Newark.” Otto, who was victorious over former Crisfield Mayor Percy Purnell Jr. during the 2014 election, said Somerset and
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Community members ask Hall to campaign Continued from Page 10 nomic Development Commission. “I thank God that I’ve been blessed with the ability to research and … orally express myself,” he said. “I’ve been involved in civil rights since 1986. I’ve been to court on numerous occasions and testified in the Senate.”
Hall graduated in 1973 from UMES, later obtaining a master’s in educational administration from Ohio State University and earned a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and Government from UMES in 2012. Now a great grandfather at 67, Hall
said today’s leaders need to consult with tomorrow’s to ensure a brighter outlook. “We’ve got to understand we’ve got a future in our children,” he said. “Let’s talk to the younger kids, because they’re going to be here when we’re gone.”
Hall said the dreams of future generations allow appropriate change to occur. “It’s my responsibility to do the best I can and make sure they can fulfill their dreams,” he said. “We can’t allow what’s going on now to remain the same forever.”
Otto supports agricultural values as delegate Continued from Page 11 dictate everything,” he said. From his purview, Otto questioned the impact of increased regulation on the average farmer. “Certainly, we need to be stewards and conservationists, and we will continue to do that in agriculture,” he said.
“Most of our time now is wasted with paperwork and threats of fines.” Noting amenities like the Pocomoke River State Park and the Discovery Center in Pocomoke, not to mention Snow Hill and Berlin, Otto said Worcester County could both cater to residents and lure in visitors.
“Those resources we need to utilize to provide recreation for local folks, as well as draw in more tourists,” he said. “We have that big gem of Ocean City that draws a crowd, but not everybody wants to stay on the beach all day.” Looking ahead, Otto anticipates the currently under construction Somerset
County Technical High School will reopen for the 2019 school year to replace an older facility. “We’ve got an outstanding technical facility in Worcester County,” he said. “I hope to match that [in Somerset] to train our young people and have good paying jobs in the area.”
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Voter registration question sparks debate at forum
By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2018) Should voters be allowed to simultaneously register and cast their ballots on Election Day? It’s a question on the ballot in Tuesday’s general election, asking voters whether they are for or against the constitutional amendment to “allow sameday registration and voting at the precinct polling place on Election Day.” Several candidates running for local and state office gave their opinions about the ballot question during a forum last Wednesday evening at the American Legion in Ocean City. District 38 Senate candidate Mary Beth Carozza said her concern with same-day registration was that it could allow for “possible abuse in the system.” Instead she said the measures currently in place that she said she deems sufficient. “Right now, you can do same-day registration early voting,” Carozza said. “So I think that’s plenty of opportunity for voters to take advantage of that.” One woman said the language could be subject to interpretation, and asked if the ballot question could contribute to voter fraud. Carozza said her question “underscores the need for voting against that ballot initiative.” Another woman asked Carozza and her opponent, Sen. Jim Mathias about their thoughts on the ballot question. Mathias empathized with her “concern about our democracy and the integrity of your vote,” and underscored the role local election boards play. “The integrity of the local election board — I mean they go ‘round the clock to make sure that the integrity of our voting policies are intact,” he said. Mathias also said if he’s reelected he would push for legislation to ensure the “independent voter is now franchised.” “I think our democracy, ladies and gentlemen, is so important,” Mathias said “Engagement is so important that we shouldn’t be excluding folks.” In another part of the forum, District 1 candidate Joshua Nordstrom was asked what most surprises him when going door-to-door. His answer? People who say they’re not planning to vote. Nordstrom added how close elections can be on the national, state and local levels. He urged people to head to the polls because “there is a chance that your vote may be the only one that matters, because you’re the one that might break the tie.” How can voters be convinced? Nordstrom said it’s about the people running for office stepping up. “So what we can do as candidates is make sure we give them someone to vote for,” Nordstrom said. “Show up at their door and talk to them, make them feel like their vote is important.” Nordstrom also emphasized the lack See CANDIDATES Page 14
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Boardwalk access project moves to bid stage
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2018) With cost estimates for Boardwalk barricades reduced by an additional $100,000, the Ocean City Council issued a call for bids this week for the installation of permanent vehicle barriers at access points along the 2.9-mile promenade. City Engineer Terry McGean provided a project update, including a Nov. 13 bid due date, during the City Council work session on Tuesday. “We had a pre-bid meeting yesterday and we had relatively good attendance,” he said. “Assuming the bid goes well, we would look to start construction in December and be done by no later than May 17, 2019.” In July, the council suffered sticker shock after initial project cost estimates
topped $4.2 million, with additional engineering alternatives chopping about $1.3 million the following month. The intent is to erect permanent barricades at 26 access points along the Boardwalk and at the inlet parking lot to deny entry to anyone who might attempt to drive on the boards, which in the summer draws tens of thousands of people. “The design remains the same as originally presented back in August using a combination of bollards, manual gates and a railing system,” he said. “If you recall … we had not chosen the railing system.” After examining various railing options, McGean opted to base the bids on a post and cable fence, intended to secure the inlet parking lot. “I think it has a nice nautical, open feel to it versus just the steel bar,” he said.
“They’re very easy for the system to be maintained, you can simply unbolt the cable.” In light of the ocean environment, McGean said another benefit is a corrosion-resistant PVC rail coating. “One of the problems we had with the Jersey barriers is people sitting on them [and] leaving … cups,” he said. “Obviously, you will not be able to sit or leave trash on it.” McGean also said the post and cable fence represented a lower cost solution compared to other options. “We have reduced the cost by $100,000,” he said. “Don’t count those chickens until we get the bids in, but we’re going in the right direction.” The vehicle barrier project will eliminate 21 parking spaces up and down the Boardwalk, McGean said.
Candidates discuss ballot question Continued from Page 13 of early voting stations in Worcester County, and stressed the need for sameday voter registration during early voting in all parts of the county. “Do you know how many people are going to Berlin to vote early so they can register and vote that day? Not very many folks,” Nordstrom said.
Nordstrom reiterated his support for the initiative, but said it should be equal. “Yes, it’s great that you can register and vote on the same-day,” Nordstrom said. “Let’s just make it for all communities and not just the ones that have early voting sites.” District 3 candidate Zackery Tyndall
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Mathias, Carozza quarrel on paid sick leave
By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2018) District 38 Sen. Jim Mathias and opponent Del. Mary Beth Carozza were apparently unaware the candidate forum last Wednesday in Ocean City was not a debate as they tackled the issue of a paid sick leave bill. “Very simply, I feel like I would appreciate a rebuttal for a moment,” Mathias said. This issue came up during the question-and-answer portion of a forum where several local candidates were present. The paid sick leave bill, which was passed over the veto of Gov. Larry Hogan, gives one hour of leave per 30 hours an employee works and applies to many seasonal employees, much to the concern of tourism operations in Ocean City. Originally, the measure involved all employees who worked just a portion of the summer, but Mathias succeeded in extending the length of time an employee must work to qualify for the benefit. Mathias, who voted for the bill and, in the process angered numerous local employers, said he knew the paid sick leave bill would pass, and he tried to start a conversation with area businesses in the hopes of reaching an effective compromise.
“We didn’t achieve all of it, and I’ll be polite here tonight, but in my committee of jurisdiction, we brought it down and provided the benefit,” Mathias said. Carozza said the business community in Ocean City identified a priority to protect their bottom line, and added her own legislative efforts to support the exemption. “Yes, we knew this paid sick leave bill was coming, so what did our locals ask for? They said we need a 120 [day] seasonal exemption so this doesn’t crush us,” she said. Carozza said she backed Gov. Hogan’s legislative efforts to reach a compromise on paid sick leave for businesses. “However, since we are moving forward with … a mandated paid sick leave policy, then at least make sure it’s common sense,” Carozza said. “Gov. Hogan’s proposal was good for both the job creators and the employees, so that’s the common sense approach that I support.” Carozza said she stood with Hogan’s initiative, and added the current bill could have “disastrous effect on our job creators right here in Ocean City and on the shore.” She said she took issue with her opponent’s differing approach. “That is a clear contrast between the two of us,” she said.
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(Left) District 38 Sen. Jim Mathias, Democrat, speaks to voters during a candidate forum last Wednesday at the American Legion Post #166 in Ocean City. (Right) Del. Mary Beth Carozza appeals to voters during the forum as she makes a run for the District 38 State Senate seat.
After Carozza finished her thought, the moderator allowed Mathias one minute to respond. He took aim at his opponent’s approach, and stressed the need for compromise and bipartisanship when working to find a solution to benefit constituents. “My colleague is right, for three years she put in a bill, or an amendment, and guess what folks, it failed. Whoops,” he said. “And when we go
forward, unless you learn how to work across party lines, that’s what’s going to continue to happen.” He said he defended his reasoning for supporting the bill, which came from the confidence of his constituents. “So with all due respect, by the trust that I’ve determined and worked with, earned from these folks here in the house, I earned that trust,” he said.
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OCBP seeks help recruiting future staff within ranks
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2018) While Ocean City Beach Patrol lifeguards are only on duty during summer, recruiting surf rescue technicians has become a yearround endeavor. Lt. Ward Kovacs, who joined OCBP more than three decades ago, said proper staffing and training is essential. “If you don’t have enough people to keep the beach safe all the other stuff you do, how much does that matter?” he said. “In order to be able to staff it properly, recruiting really is our lifeblood.” In recent years, Kovacs said techniques to recruit lifeguard trainees have been refined. “The old approach is they sat back and waited for the recruits to come to them,” he said. Kovacs said that tactic resulted in cyclical returns, with alternating lean and fat years. “You go through … years where you have an adequate staff and then you can go through a few years … where you never quite fill your staff,” he said. “The goal is to get out of that cycle and get that pipeline going where we always have enough people.” More recently, Beach Patrol leadership has sought assistance from current lifeguards to attract new candidates, Kovacs said. “What we’re trying to do is strongly and early emphasize to our young SRTs the importance of recruiting,” he said. “Peer recruiting is something we really push.” Instilling a recruiting mindset in these younger guards has made them salespersons, Kovacs said “Whether at a job or school … they’re the ones right now … surrounded by other people who can do the job,” he said. OCBP members also have a strong support system, Kovacs said. “My job, and the other officer team, is then to give our young people the tools that they need to finish that recruiting job,” he said. Marketing materials, which used to be mostly posters and flyers, were expanded last year to include informational business cards that contain OCBP contact data and lifeguard testing dates. “It said, ‘join our team,’ with a welcoming picture of lifeguards on the cover,” he said. “It’s just like having a business card with them, but it’s a recruiting card.” In addition to stocking stands with business cards for distribution to potential candidates, recruiters are provided other marketing materials while attending school. “We also mail them pamphlets and See LIFEGUARDS Page 19
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Lifeguards assist beach patrol with new membership Continued from Page 18 posters and ask them to put them in places around their college,” he said. The other area of emphasis is increasing the percentage of people who follow through after making initial inquiries, Kovacs said. “If they contact us, how do I get them to that next step to registering for a test?” he said. Recruiting agents help by making direct contact with candidates in their region, Kovacs said. “Just to make a personal contact with one of our current guards to get them to look into the next step,” he said. “This allows people to know where and when we’re going to having a test [to] give them time to get in shape for the run and the swim.” From year to year, new methods are investigated find potential lifeguards, such as the summer job fair at Salisbury University, Kovacs said. “Candidates living within 30 miles who are looking for summer jobs … that’s a perfect market for me,” he said. “Salisbury people have the added benefit that later in the season, when most of our kids go back to school, they can at least come back to work weekends.” To expand the patrol’s recruiting reach, Kovacs said offseason lifeguard testing is held at York College in Pennsylvania. “York get us into a whole new market,” he said. “We’ll get people from north of York, but then it’s also a very easy drive from Baltimore.” “For the first time last year, OCBP was able to tap into a target-rich environment at the University of Maryland at College Park, Kovacs said. “There’s like 50,000 kids there,” he said. “There’s more people there of the age that we’re looking to target than anywhere else in the region.” Accessing the larger pool of candidates resulted from years of effort, which Kovacs hopes to expand on in the future. “It took us years to get a footing there, and last year we were finally able to hold a test there,” he said. “This year we’re looking to expand on our offer there and get it locked in earlier, so I can advertise it more.” After doing demographic research into which sport yields the highest percentage of lifeguards, a new recruiting pool was uncovered, Kovacs said. “Most people think it would be swimming and diving or track,” he said. “We get more people that are lacrosse players than anything else.” That insight was put into action this summer when OCBP set up a recruiting table during a lacrosse tournament at Northside Park. “We’ll see if it yields any results, if not we’ll move onto something else,” he said. “Anything we can do to throw a wrinkle into it.”
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2018) Ocean City and the Maryland National Guard are joining forces, along with a wealth of first responder agencies, for “Operation Tourist Boom,” a disaster training exercised scheduled this Saturday at the inlet parking lot. Held during the National Guard’s regular drill weekend, “Operation Tourist Boom,” focuses on decisionmaking, coordination and integration with allied agencies from all levels of government in a realistic training venue. In addition to police, fire and EMS personnel from Ocean City, as well as the Maryland National Guard, other partners include: Maryland State Police, Worcester County Sheriff’s Department, U.S. Park Police, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, Wicomico Civil Air Patrol, Worcester County Schools and Atlantic General Hospital. “Operation Tourist Boom will consist of several simultaneous complex incidents,” Ocean City Emergency Management Director Joseph Theobald said. “The training is designed to provide dynamic, high-intensity and realistic scenarios to test decision making and response during an emergency.” Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to come out and see their community working together. Exercise will begin at 6:30 a.m. and run through 6:30 p.m. with various viewing areas available for spectators. “It is critical for our teams to understand they don’t work alone,” Maj. Gen. Linda Singh, the adjutant general of Maryland, said. “We rely on all partners from all levels of state and federal government. This exercise is a good example of what happens when local planners work together to focus their efforts on keeping our citizens safe.” Disaster response training events are done on a predictable basis to help the National Guard synchronize with first responders from federal, state and local governments. The massive training exercise, which has been under development since February, will include live demonstrations and exercises in the inlet parking lot, the Boardwalk and beach. In total, nine operations will be conducted simultaneously, including about 1,000 responders and 250 paid recruits serving as disaster victims, with the objective to overload local resources. The event, which is not weather dependent will also test core capabilities
with real time requests. Mayor Rick Meehan stressed the importance of a public awareness campaign to avoid unintentionally frightening the masses. To that end, the State Highway Administration will provide 10 variable message board signs this weekend to alert the public. Two disaster response sessions are scheduled on Saturday, with a morning round from 6-11 a.m., followed by a second dose from 12:30-6:30 p.m.
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OC, Wor. receive grant funds from Hogan Administration
By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2018) America’s Greatest Family Resort received $150,000 in grant funding for projects from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, according to a statement from the Hogan Administration. Three $50,000 grants will go toward the Ocean City Development Corporation projects, according to the statement. The funds will assist the Business Development Program, the Green Building Initiatives Program and the Façade Improvement Program, according to the Community Legacy FY19 Awardees list. Glenn Irwin, executive director of the Ocean City Development Corporation, expressed his gratitude on behalf of the organization for the grant approval. “It’s very competitive too, so that’s why I think we’re very fortunate to get funded each year,” he said. Irwin said the façade program “provides financial assistance through state grants that pay for one-third of the cost” for exterior improvements for residential and commercial properties. He added there is approximately $5,000 allocated for each building.
Irwin said the Green Building Initiatives Program also provides onethird of funding, but focuses on energy efficient projects including windows, doors, insulation, and “energy star rated shingles.” “But it’s a great way for someone who’s thinking about replacing their roof that needs it to basically accomplish two things: get a new roof and also be [an] energy efficient roof,” he said. Irwin added the Business Development Program, started in 2014, is exclusively for the inside “new and expanding businesses” in downtown Ocean City. The interior improvements could be used for flooring, bathrooms or lighting. He specified the area is designated from the inlet to approximately 17th Street. Irwin said the projects strive to continue building up Ocean City. “That’s our charge,” he said. We work with the town of Ocean City real close, and when we were established in 2000, the intent was to revitalize the town of Ocean City.” The state announced the community legacy program grants on Oct. 24. Of the $8 million allotted for 79 community projects during the 2019 fiscal year in Maryland, Worcester County See REVITALIZATION Page 24
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Revitalization projects get grant funding from Hogan Continued from Page 23 received $360,000, according to a statement. The Hogan Administration said the grants would go toward efforts concerning “business creation, expansion, and retention; streetscape improvements; homeownership and home rehabilitation incentives; commercial improvement programs; mixed-use development and community facilities; and cultural and recreational space.” A $30,000 grant for façade improvement was provided for Berlin, according to the according to the Community Legacy FY19 Awardees list. Snow Hill received $150,000 for the acquisition of a PNC Bank, and Pocomoke was allotted for a program concerning business and residential rehabilitation. Ivy Wells, Town of Berlin economic and community development director, said the program is an extension of a previous 2015 program, which allows for a financial incentive to beautify the downtown area. The program is restricted to commercial buildings within the confines of the main street. “When we exhausted those funds, I applied for more funding so we could continue the program, especially with all of the turnover in prop-
erty ownership and new businesses coming, I saw it was really important to continue this program, so I applied for more funding and received it,” Wells said. Wells said the funding will go toward projects for “several building owners” that she was previously unable to get to. She added the process is lengthy, and involves working with state organizations. Wells said the program for Berlin is a reimbursable grant. The property owners make the necessary improvements and the town then reimburses them for a portion of the project for what was approved, and the state then reimburses the town. If it costs someone $10,000, the town would pay for $5,000, as Wells said it’s a 1-1 match. Wells said the façade improvement grant instills a “Keeping up with the Joneses” mentality as the budding town continues to improve. Gov. Larry Hogan expressed his support for statewide revitalization through community projects. “These investments energize our communities, boost our economy and improve Marylanders’ quality of life,” Hogan said in a statement. “Together, we’re changing our communities – and Maryland – for the better.”
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Nine-month-old C.J. Ford, of Ellicott City, spends time in the hockey penalty box while attired as a Washington Capitals player, Sunday during the Halloween Spook-Out Party at Northside Park on 125th Street in Ocean City.
Sparrows Point, Maryland, residents Dave and Kanda Harp sell hand-carved wood decorations and utilities during the annual Autumn Home and Condo Show at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, Sunday, Oct. 28.
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Ocean Pines residents Marvin and Mary Chaney start the prep work to make their own ceramic bowls during a bowl-making session for the Empty Bowl Project at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, Tuesday, Oct. 30.
ALOC, Diakonia present Empty Bowl Project
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2018) The Art League of Ocean City and Diakonia celebrate five years of collaboration on the Empty Bowl Project, a project with the goal to end hunger. The project was founded by Michigan residents Lisa Blackburn and art teacher John Hartom in 1990-91 when they joined a drive to raise charitable funds in their community. Hartom’s idea was to organize a charitable event to give artists and art students a way to make a difference. Participants can make their own bowls right at the Ocean City’s Center for the Arts on 94th Street, where the proceeds will benefit both the Art League of Ocean City and Diakonia, a nonprofit organization which resolves to end hunger and homelessness in Worcester County. “It’s been a grassroots movement that spread around the country, but everyone runs it a little differently,” Rina Thaler, director of the Ocean City Art League, said. “We wanted to do something that fit our community and we had worked with Diakonia before to bring awareness to hunger and homelessness through art. We thought this would be a perfect way to bring the two organizations and the community together and support two good causes
BIT prom king and queen candidates work to fundraise
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Instructor Nancy Barnes holds up a completed clay bowl ready to be placed in the kiln during a bowl-making session for the Empty Bowl Project at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, Tuesday.
– the arts and the homeless shelter.” Last year, around 200-300 bowls were made and the event raised approximately $10,000. In the four years the Art League and Diakonia have partnered on this project, the organizations have raised more than $39,000. “A lot of times people are intimidated to come into the art center because they think, ‘Oh, I’m not an artist, I can’t draw a stick figure, I can’t make art,’” Thaler said. “This [event] is the way to getting them in here and saying, ‘Hey! Everybody can do this. Everybody can create something and be a part of this.’ Then they are realizing not only are they helping a good cause, but
they’re expressing themselves and enjoying themselves.” The money raised during the event is split evenly between the two organizations, which helps to promote art programs for the Art League, and provide resources for Diakonia. “Everybody benefits,” Diakonia Director Claudia Nagle said. “It’s a different way to get involved in the community and learn about the different services that are offered and the different organizations. It’s [also] a really fun way for individuals and families to help others in their community. “Diakonia is very grateful to the generosity of the community to help us See CREATE Page 27
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2018) The sixth annual Believe in Tomorrow Prom Court has been announced and the competition has officially begun. Eight candidates 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. “We wanted to do something in the winter,” Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Respite Housing Program, said. “We had to replace our heating air conditioning system and it was a very expensive job at the Children’s House so we wanted to do a little event that hopefully would offset the cost a little bit and raise money in the wintertime. “Through the course of conversation, the prom theme came up. I thought, ‘I enjoyed my prom during high school, but do people really want See MAN Page 27
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Create bowls for soup dinner held March 29 in OC Continued from Page 26 help others,” she continued. “I also have a lot of gratitude for Rina and her board for supporting this endeavor and continuing this partnership.” On March 29, from 4:30-8:30 p.m., there will be a soup dinner at the Ocean City Center for the Arts where the bowls will be used. Guests do not need to have previously made a bowl to attend, but can purchase one and soup for a $25 donation at the door. Local restaurants donate the soup, bread and desserts for the event. A cash bar, a soup-to-go station, a silent auction and live music are also included. Guests are asked to keep the bowl as a reminder of all of the empty bowls in the world. “It’s fun, it’s supporting two good causes and giving back to the community, and it’s the power of art,” Thaler said. “Anybody can make art, from the
Ocean City Today Upcoming bowl-making classes: Wed., Nov. 7 – 6-7:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 17 – 1-2:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 9 – 1-2:30 p.m. Tues., Jan. 8 – 2-3:30 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 24 – 6-7:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. 4 – 1-2:30 p.m. Sun., Feb. 17 – 2-3:30 p.m. tiniest little child to the oldest adult. Everybody is capable of self-expression and making art. I think this kind of empowers people to do it, and it’s supporting not one but two good causes.” The cost for creating the bowls are supported by three sponsors this year – Shore United Bank, First Shore Federal Bank and the Elks Lodge 2645. Classes cost $25 per person, which includes the bowl and admission to the soup dinner. There is a limited number of seats available per class. For more information or to register for a class, visit www.artleagueofoceancity.org/event/empty-bowl-project-bowl-making-8/ or call 410-524-9433.
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Man, woman who raise most money declared king, queen Continued from Page 26 to relive their prom?’ And [turns out], they do,” he continued. “The first year, I would have been happy with $10,000 but we raised $35,000. The second year we came back and raised $85,000 [which I believe is] because we had a better idea of what worked and what didn’t work.” Competing for Prom King are: Ocean 13 co-owner Steven Bowers, DJ Stevie Jay and Touch of Italy General Manager Peter Scioli. Running for Prom Queen are: Salisbury University student Nicole Goheen, Photographer Julie Wagner, Radio announcer and DJ EJ Foxx, Pickles Pub owner Brittney Acita and Pasadena resident Ashley Weaver. The competition raised an all-time high of $100,000 during the 2018 campaign. The 2018 Prom King was Frankie Smith, who collected $24,000. The Prom Queen title went to Jessica Jersey, who raised $16,000. “It always comes down to the amazing individuals we get on the prom court,” Littleton said. “They do all the work and they go out and they work it. I’ve been very blessed to have some wonderful people on our prom court.” Several new members have joined the prom court this year, varying from self-employed business owners to owners of restaurants and businesses around the area. The court will hold several fundraising events over the next four months to try and raise the most money. Jay is an entertainer from Delaware who has joined the court for the first time.
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“There’s a lot of different organization for critically ill children and a lot of them just only focus on the financial side of things and Children’s House does more than just the financial side of things,” he said. “They also help with the emotional side of things by providing that housing. It’s a great program to be a part of.” Jay plans to raise money primarily in Delaware, citing most of the competition will focus in Ocean City, Berlin, Ocean Pines and Salisbury. He plans on raising money through bingo games he entertains for. Scioli is also participating for the first time. “We have a few tricks up our sleeves,” he said. “We’ll probably host a night at the art league, and a few other tricks.” Scioli has some ideas for his own fundraising projects, but wants to keep them a surprise until the time is right. “It’s going to be something that people have never seen before,” Scioli said. “It’s going to be interesting if all goes to plan. I want to surprise everybody. I’m sure everyone knows somebody that’s lost somebody to cancer. It’s such a good cause and Touch of Italy loves to do things for the community.” Restaurant Ocean 13 is competing once again, but it isn’t co-owner Jeremy Brink this year. Stepping in is Bowers. “Last year [Jeremy] was part of prom court and this year we felt it was time for me to do it,” Bowers said. “I was excited about jumping in and See FUNDS Page 28
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Funds raised to benefit Believe in Tomorrow Continued from Page 27 doing more than just donating food. This will be a couple months of donating time and effort to raise money for a cause that’s really good for this town.” Bowers plans to raise money this year through a lip sync battle, mini golf tournament, and a whiskey dinner fundraiser. Wagner was inspired to participate as a result of witnessing the generosity of Believe in Tomorrow. “I photographed a little girl named Leslie and she was sharing with me all the things they got to do staying at the Believe in Tomorrow house,” Wagner said. “It encouraged me to do different things to raise money for the organization.” Wagner will host a “womanless pageant” on Nov. 9, where men will dress up like women to raise money. In addition, she plans to have a “Heaviest Doe” competition, where hunters will try to hunt the largest deer, plus a raffle, and finally, she will hold a sweetheart ball in January for families to dance and enjoy themselves. This is Goheen’s first year participating in the prom court, and she looks forward to raising money for the organization. Goheen, a Phi Mu sorority sister, plans to raise money through various
events including carnival games and tournaments. Goheen’s first event took place Oct. 6, during Hair We R’s second annual LocktoberFest. Goheen and several of her sorority sisters created carnival games for children to play. “Phi Mu has a lot of history with Johns Hopkins,” Goheen said. “I planned our philanthropy event in 2016. I really connected with having events all the time to raise money so I knew this was something I could be really good at to help people out.” This is Foxx’s second time as a queen candidate. “When you get to meet these children and these kids get to see the beach for the first time or dip their toes in the ocean or the sand, it’s just an amazing feeling,” Foxx said. “These kids get a chance to get away from their chemotherapy and the doctors and the nurses and the everyday drudgery of what they’re going through. It lights up their face. It’s a wonderful feeling.” Foxx has already begun raising money for the competition, holding a golf tournament last month that garnered $1,050. On Dec. 15, in Salisbury, Foxx will hold a Rock Around the Christmas Tree event at Hopper’s Tavern. Most of her fundraisers will take place in
Salisbury. Acita has also been a part of the court before as well. She participated four years ago. “My husband and I have owned Pickles now for four years,” Acita said. “We’ve always hosted a family when the [Children’s] House is full for their choice of lunch or dinner on Justin and I. So, we’ve been involved for four years.” Acita said she has plenty of events planned, and as the only pregnant prom queen contender, she jokingly added she might also hold the prom prince or princess title. “I’m a mom of 2.5, so meeting many of the dads and moms and grandparents, I see their struggles,” Acita said. “I see the exhaustion in their face and the unknown and whatifs, and it’s just devastating and I always say, ‘I can get through anything in life as long as my babies are healthy.’ I like helping to take anything off those families.” Acita and her staff plan on holding several events in the Eighth Street bar/restaurant, such as a wing competition, a 50/50 and silent auction, breakfast with Santa and a volleyball tournament. “A week after prom ends I’ll be having a baby,” Acita said. “I believe we’ll win this year but if we don’t you’ll see
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Dakes, Believe in Tomorrow named finalist for award By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2018) The Believe in Tomorrow Foundation has a chance to win $100,000 and a multi-year charity relationship with NASCAR, as a representative for the organization is a finalist in a nationwide competition held by the sports giant. The NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award is a yearly competition between thousands of children’s charities and honors a dedicated NASCAR fan who has positively impacted the lives of children through volunteerism. Over the past seven years, The NASCAR Foundation has awarded $1,225,000 to charities in honor of 28 finalists, with more than 260,000 children being helped
through their combined efforts. NASCAR announced the four national finalists for The NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award at Kansas City Speedway, which includes Carl Dakes, a volunteer for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation. The award winner will be determined via an online fan vote that kicked off Wednesday, Oct. 24, and runs through Monday, Nov. 19, at 5 p.m. “We’re just incredibly honored to be a part of it and excited to be a part of it,” Believe in Tomorrow CEO Brian Morrison said. “We nominated Carl back in February this year. It’s very exciting and very well deserved because Carl is a one-in-a-million volunteer. He
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Crofton resident Carl Dakes is a finalist on behalf of the Believe in Tomorrow Foundation in the NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, which will be announced Thursday, Nov. 29.
has incredible enthusiasm for helping others and volunteering and making a difference in this world. He is [also] a super NASCAR fan, so it fit well.” See WINNER Page 30
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Winner to get $100K, NASCAR partnership Continued from Page 29 This August, NASCAR notified Believe in Tomorrow that Dakes was a finalist and sent a film crew to Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House by the Sea in Ocean City, where NASCAR representatives spent a day interviewing Dakes and Believe in Tomorrow families. “I’ve never been interviewed, never been videoed like that and it was just amazing and they did a great job. I’m just honored to be a part of it,” Dakes said. “Believe in Tomorrow saves those families so much time and money, they offer them phenomenal weeks and that includes all the restaurants and supporters and games because this whole thing is not just one group of people. “It has grown, especially in Ocean City, where Believe in Tomorrow is well known, well respected and well loved,” he continued. “Once I get to meet the families and I get to see the things they get to do while on their week, it’s so amazing because they need this. It rejuvenates them. The children have these beautiful smiles and the parents have wonderful memories.” Dakes, of Crofton, Maryland, is a paint contractor by profession and president of The Dakes Company Inc. He has volunteered thousands of hours over the past 18 years, painting all nine Believe in Tomorrow facilities, includ-
ing the pediatric hospital in Baltimore and several respite houses spanning from North Carolina to Fenwick Island, Delaware. “Carl is a gregarious guy,” Morrison said. “He’s a lot of fun, always upbeat. I’ve never in 18 years seen Carl as anything but enthusiastic. You’re very blessed in your life if you have a job that you do five days a week, and then in all your spare time, you’re doing that very same thing for fun.” According to Dakes, his favorite project for Believe in Tomorrow was his very first, a building located in Ocean City on 28th Street on the bay. “It’s one of my favorite places to go, because I grew up Ocean City. It was my vacation spot when I was growing up with my parents,” Dakes said. “I just love what I do and I never thought it would be like this. I love to paint. When I’m doing this, it’s just one of the gifts the good Lord’s given me to change the way things look.” Dakes, who is nicknamed “Carl the Painter,” was incredibly humbled by the nomination and offered sincere best wishes for his three competitors as well. “Last weekend, I got to meet the other three finalists,” Dakes said. “While we definitely need our vote, they’re wonderful people too. I just love the idea that our country has so many wonderful people that work for fami-
lies and children because that’s really the most important thing you can do.” Should Believe in Tomorrow come out on top of the competition, the money will be used to expand the Ocean City facilities, which has a site waiting for development on 65th Street and is expected to break ground in late 2018/early 2019. “If you vote for us, you’re basically a part of the project,” Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Respite Housing Program, said. “It only takes a few seconds and you can be a part of the new children’s house.” The winner will be announced Thursday, Nov. 29, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Awards at Wynn Las Vegas. The NASCAR Foundation will donate $25,000 to each charity represented by the award finalists, and the charity with the most votes will receive a $100,000 donation and a multi-year charity relationship with NASCAR. Voters are encouraged to vote every day. “The really important thing is that people need to vote every day for these three weeks,” Morrison said. “We need to create an army of voting volunteers that can put in a minute a day for the next three weeks and create these votes that are needed. “We have a strong volunteer and
donor base, and when word gets out at the voting process, I think that could be exactly what we need to cross the finish line,” he continued. To vote, visit https://believeintomorrow.org/nascar/ or visit https://www.nascarfoundation.org/a ward to vote directly or watch Dakes’ video. 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.
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By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2018) The third annual “Brews and Bites” fundraiser to benefit the Macky and Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice, will take place Thursday, Nov. 8, at Embers, on 24th Street. “It’s a lot of fun. It’s different from any other events that we have supporting Coastal Hospice,” Kat Gunby, Coastal Hospice community and media relations coordinator, said. “This is a fun opportunity to enjoy some wonderful food from local restaurants and craft breweries and enjoy time with your friends and have a good time while supporting an organization that does so much for our loved ones at the end of life.” Tickets include unlimited beer tastings from local craft breweries including Dogfish Head, Heavy Seas, Flying Dog, Rubber Soul and Tall Tales. Last year, about 200 people attended the event and approximately $15,000 was raised for Coastal Hospice, which organizers hope to surpass this year. Embers, Longboard Café, Iron Horse, the Greene Turtle, Barn 34, Rare & Rye, Candy Kitchen, Centerplate Catering, Kellyn’s Kafe from Salisbury and Sysco will provide the
food. A snowball stand truck will also be stationed outside the restaurant. Attendees can participate in a live or Chinese auction featuring various raffle prizes, which Gunby plans on keeping a surprise until the day of the event. Music will be provided by Blake Haley.
‘This is a great chance to support an organization that helps people at the end of life. We are the only hospice serving the four lower shore counties...’ Kat Gunby, Coastal Hospice community and media relations coordinator “This is a great chance to support an organization that helps people at the end of life,” Gunby said. “We are the only hospice serving the four lower shore counties. Everybody at some point in their life, or their loved one’s lives, may have an experience in hospice.” The event is spearheaded by Cole Taustin, owner of The Embers/Blu, and Kellie Meehan, of Mann Properties. Their goal is to create awareness of Coastal Hospice and the impor-
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house 12 patient rooms for those who lack a caregiver at home and can no longer manage independently. The property will also have medical and palliative care, counseling, grief support and community wellness programs. Founded in 1980, Coastal Hospice is a private, nonprofit organization providing health care, hospice services, palliative care, bereavement support, education and training for patients and their families in Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset and Dorchester counties. Coastal Hospice cares for patients in their home, nursing homes, assisted living facilities or at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. For more information or to make reservations for “Brews and Bites,” visit CoastalHospice.org/Brews or call 410-742-8732.
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Salisbury residents prepare to dance the night away during the Ocean’s Club Costume party at the Clarion on 101st Street, Saturday, Oct. 27. Pictured, from left, are Alexis Tindle, Tracey and Tracy Colston and Tay Baker.
Salisbury residents David and Maria Cook raise the dead during the Ocean’s Club Costume party at the Clarion on 101st Street, Saturday, Oct. 27.
Slovakian native Greg Clendaniel takes the top prize in Seacrets’ Halloween Costume Party, a free trip to Jamaica, for his scarecrow costume on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the 49th Street establishment. Pictured with him is Salisbury resident Kate Dod.
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Friends dress in festive costumes during Seacrets’ Halloween Costume Party at the 49th Street establishment, Saturday, Oct. 27. Pictured, from left, are Pasadena, Maryland, residents Joyce and Jim Verhoef and Karen and George Rains.
There’s a clash of costumes during Seacrets’ Halloween Costume Party at the 49th Street establishment, Saturday, Oct. 27. Pictured, from left, are Salisbury residents Mike and Ali Patterson, Tonya Howell and Taylor Smith.
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Joey Saah, from Bethesda, and Ocean City resident Tiff Ardins are the cat’s meow during Ocean 13’s Karaoke night party at the 13th Street establishment, Sunday, Oct. 28.
Ocean City resident John Manner goes macho during Ocean 13’s Karaoke night party at the 13th Street establishment, Sunday, Oct. 28.
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First place goes to the Flintstones and the Rubbles during the Ocean’s Club Costume party at the Clarion on 101st Street, Saturday, Oct. 27. Pictured, from left, are Ocean City residents Rick and Carol Blyler and Sam and Susan Henry of West Ocean City.
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SEASON-CLOSING PARTY Ocean City residents celebrate the end of the season for Fish Tales on 21st Street with the owners of the establishment, Sunday, Oct. 28. Pictured, from left, are Chris Butler, Jean Bean Keagle, Sherry Burkey, Stacy Harman, matriarch Kathleen Harman, owner Shawn Harman, Susan Braniecki and Sue Carpenter.
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Baltimore residents take advantage of happy hour specials all day during Fish Tales’ season-closing party at the 21st Street establishment, Sunday, Oct. 28. Pictured, from left, are Brain and Heather Martel and Charlie and Teresa McGuire.
The Hohl family enjoys the last day at Fish Tales with a friend during the 21st Street establishment’s closing party, Sunday, Oct. 28. Pictured, from left, are Bishopville residents Larry, Lisa and Sara Hohl, and Andrew Zetzer.
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Asparagus adorned with Parmigiano-Reggiano crust
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Nov. 2, 2018) Out of all the vegetables that grace our bountiful tables, asparagus is the most majestic. Its grand appearance and distinctive taste set it apart and makes it popular yearround. Variety comes in many flavors and asparagus is no exception. Whether you shop for bright green stalks, mild white stalks, or purple selections, always look for firm, crisp stalks with tight, fully closed budding tips. As the asparagus ages, the petals on the tip will slowly open up, dry out, or simply fall off. In addition, the stalk of the asparagus will develop ridges which are another sign that it is not fresh. Asparagus grow from an underground base from which scores of stalks emerge impressively. It takes about three seasons for the crown to begin producing edible stalks, and it is for this reason asparagus can be pricy. Asparagus lose its flavor quickly, so the sooner you cook it the better off you are. But the best way to preserve it is to cut off the ends, place upright in a cup of water, and store in the refrigerator. Creativity is a good thing and can turn the page to a more enticing menu. Steamed asparagus with hollandaise sauce or decadent, roasted asparagus are delicious but predictable. The holidays are coming up, so let us take a look at some other options. Cooler weather warrants a change in one’s choices. Consider wrapping thin slices of prosciutto around the asparagus for a sophisticated approach. This is finger food at its finest. Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto can be grilled or baked and can be served as an appetizer or accompany a main course. Pickling asparagus introduces a whole new flavor profile and also makes a great gift. An old-fashioned canning jar and rustic ribbon completes a thoughtful gesture. You do not have to go through the canning process but you should let the recipient know the shelf life is about a week. Following is a basic pickled asparagus recipe. Trim 1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus, preferably “medium thick” spears. Bring 1 ½ cups rice vinegar, 1 ½ cups water, 1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt, 1 ½ tablespoons sugar, ½ teaspoon turmeric, 1 ½ tablespoon pep-
percorns, 1 ½ tablespoons mustard seeds, 3 cloves peeled garlic, and 1 dried chile to a boil, stirring to make sure the salt and sugar dissolve completely. Turn heat down and allow mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove pickling liquid from the heat and allow to cool. Place asparagus in a clean, one-quart wide mouth canning jar. Pour cooled pickling liquid in the jar. Place the lid on top, seal, and refrigerate until ready to use. Thin or thick asparagus is the proverbial question. I prefer thick asparagus, I think it has more flavor and is more visually stunning. However, you must peel it. If you do not do this, you will have to cook the asparagus for a considerable amount of time to get the tuff skins tender. The only draw back is the flesh will be overcooked which is unappealing. By peeling the outer skin, you can cook the asparagus to the desired doneness with no guessing. Asparagus adorned with a Parmigiano-Reggiano crust is a delectable appetizer or side dish that is perfect for the holidays. The richness of the ParmigianoReggiano cheese is able to support the crunchy panko bread crumbs. A hint of Herbs de Province adds depth of flavor while allowing the natural taste of the asparagus to come through. The secret to the dish is to slightly undercook the asparagus. Once the asparagus is cooked and the dish is assembled, it is going to go under the broiler and cook a few more minutes. In closing, remember the tiniest ingredient of originality sparks ingenuity. Do not be afraid to question conventionality, it is these subtle steps that set you apart from other chefs. Enjoy!
Fresh Asparagus Adorned with a Parmigiano-Reggiano Crust
Ingredients 2 bunches (about 2 pounds) thick asparagus 2/3 cup freshly Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 3 teaspoons plain panko bread crumbs 1 teaspoon Herbs de Province extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1. Cut off tough ends of the asparagus. Peel the asparagus from the budding tip to the base of the stalk. 2. Steam until almost done, about 3 minutes. Cooking time will depend See SERVE Page 36
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Berlin Junior Pee Wee cheer squad heads to regionals
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2018) The Berlin Pop Warner Junior Pee Wee cheerleaders will be participating in the Eastern Regional event on Saturday, Nov. 3, in Trenton, New Jersey, where the team hope to reach the championship held at Walt Disney World’s Wide World of Sports on Dec. 3. The Berlin Junior Pee Wee group advanced to regionals after taking first place during the Henlopen competition in Smyrna, Delaware, Oct. 13. There are 26 Junior Pee Wee cheerleaders – 25 girls and one boy – on the squad this year, ranging in age from 811 years old. Several of them have competed at regionals before. “This is the second year they have been able to compete,” Junior Pee Wee Head Coach Heather Selby said. “Most of them I’ve been with the four years I’ve coached. I have five new kids that I never coached before, who I don’t think have ever done cheerleading. They’re all super excited because most of them this is their second regionals so they’re looking forward to hopefully taking a win to make it to Disney.” The squad started training for the competition in August, getting toSee TOP Page 37
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Twenty-five girls and one boy make up the Berlin Pop Warner Junior Pee Wee cheerleading team, which will compete in the Eastern Regionals in Trenton, New Jersey, Saturday, Nov. 3.
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Top squads advance to Disney Continued from Page 36 gether four nights a week, or 10 hours a week. Once school started, practices were cut to six hours per week. In addition, the cheerleaders perform every Saturday during Pop Warner football games. They will be competing against teams from Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C., New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania on Saturday, with their first routine at 3 p.m. “They’ve done really well,” Coordinator Debbie Donahue said. “They’re very young. Some on the team have competed on the regional level before, but most of them have not.” The cheerleaders will perform a two-minute 30-second routine consisting of cheer, dance, tumbling, tosses, pyramids and stunts. The competition is judged in points for choreography and showmanship. If the team earns first or second place at regionals, the cheerleaders will advance to the national championship at Walt Disney World’s Wide World of Sports during the first week of December. In addition to the Junior Pee Wee cheerleaders, the Junior Varsity squad will also compete in the Eastern Regional competition in Trenton, New Jersey, the following Saturday, Nov. 10. There, 18 girls, ages 10-13, will also perform a short cheer routine for a
place at the Disney championship. All adult volunteers go through certification programs and participants rely on donations to attend national championships. It costs $1,000 per person to travel to nationals. Both squads have nine coaches each this year. “We are in the process of deciding which way we are going to go,” Donahue said. “We are looking at different events we can do, such as small fundraisers, bake sales, etc., but we’re also asking for sponsorship and donations from local businesses.” A potential bake sale located at the Walmart in Berlin is also being considered. “If anybody wants to donate, that’s our biggest thing right now,” Selby said. “This is a pretty large team with 26 kids, with all of us going to Disney, plus the nine coaches. It’s definitely [going to be] a lot of fundraising going on if we do advance this Saturday. We’re excited and working hard.” Berlin Pop Warner is accepting monetary donations for its football and cheer programs. Donations are tax deductible and can be mailed to: Worcester County Youth Football P.O. Box 1517 Berlin, Maryland, 21811. For more information on the Worcester County Youth Football and Cheerleading Berlin Seahawks, call 443-783-8623 or visit www.BerlinSeahawks.com.
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SHOW VENDORS Frederick residents Billie Lookingbill, left, and Lydia Griffith sell sea glass décor during the Autumn Home and Condo Show at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, Sunday, Oct. 28.
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NICE SHOT Brianna Fanny, 10, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, works some Hogswart witchcraft to sink a putt during the Ocean City Halloween Spook-Out Party at Northside Park, 125th Street, Sunday.
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ACS FUNDRAISER Relay For Life team Memories in Motion held a fundraiser recently at Fins Ale House and Raw Bar in Berlin. Fins donated a percentage of sales from the evening to the American Cancer Society. Summer Frederick of Fins, center, presented a check in the amount of $587.80 to Christine Waggoner, left, and Debbie Haas.
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PURPLE HEART Sen. Jim Mathias, left, an honorary life member of the Vietnam Veterans of America and Nelson Kelly, president of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #1091 of Ocean City, right, present U.S. Army Veteran SP5 Edward J. Niemenski Jr. of Ocean Pines his second Purple Heart from the Vietnam War. On April 15, 1969, after spreading fuel to clear his team’s area, the fuel was prematurely ignited with an explosion caused by an enemy placed, trip wire controlled, Chi Con claymore mine. The explosion caused shrapnel to graze his left upper arm and an inferno of fire caused first, second- and third-degree burns to his back and right upper arm. He refused to be evacuated due to personnel shortages and finished his tour in Vietnam. For this wound, he was entitled to his second Purple Heart.
STAND UP SPEAK UP The goal at Ocean City Elementary is to directly teach the students the strategies they need to demonstrate positive leadership as bystanders - to stand up and speak up to bullies. During their annual Stand Up, Speak Up assembly on Sept. 24, fourth grade students presented a skit teaching strategies for dealing with bullying situations. The skit was presented to the entire school and students had the opportunity to sing and dance to the Stand Up Speak Up song. Pictured are fourth graders, in front, from left, are Ben Busko, Niki Chen, Mya Lanouette and Paige Dupont; middle row, Reed James, Harper Jerns and Lain Patchett; and in back, Avi Bouzaglo, Ronin Brooks and Anthony Ziman.
SDHS PROM COURT Stephen Decatur High School announced its 2018 Homecoming Court after a school-wide vote. Homecoming queen nominees, in back, from left, were Danasia Wright, Lily Clark and Jillian Griggs, and in front, Orre Omer and Tara Smith. Homecoming king nominees, from left, were Omar Omar, Dawson Delaney, Steven Bise, Luke Zolenski, Trevor Hayes. Wright was named homecoming queen and was crowned during halftime of the Decatur vs. James M. Bennett football game on Oct. 26. Bise, who was named king, was recognized earlier in the day during the annual pep rally.
PEACE AT WPS FAMILY TIME The Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club takes a break from their fundraising events for a little family time at Seacrets on 49th Street. The Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Captain's Table Restaurant (Courtyard Marriott Hotel), 15th Street and N. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City. Guests are welcome.
In honor of International Day of Peace on Sept. 21, Worcester Prep Lower School art teacher Rebecca Tittermary and her students decorated more than 200 pinwheels to display around campus to commemorate the occasion. Pinwheels for Peace is a global project to help students make a public visual statement about their feelings of war, peace, tolerance, cooperation, harmony, and unity. Pictured are first graders, from left, Isabella Rice, Charlie Rutter and Estelle Damouni.
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Hundreds of letters from Santa Claus are filtered through Ocean Pines resident Colby Phillips, who each year assists the North Pole in addressing correspondences to area children.
Phillips assists North Pole with letters to area children By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Nov. 2, 2018) “I met Santa as a young girl and have always believed in Santa Claus,” said Ocean Pines Aquatics Director Colby Phillips. For the last six years, Phillips has helped deliver thousands of letters to children on behalf of everyone’s favorite North Pole resident. Last year alone, she mailed 400 personalized letters from Santa to children in Worcester County and neighboring areas. “As I’ve gotten older, I offered to take on a little bit of his responsibility and help him,” Phillips said. “I’ve been working for Santa Claus for six years. He’s very jolly. He encourages lots of sweets, which is great, because I enjoy that. I try really hard though not to get on his diet, because I personally don’t want to end up looking like Santa Claus, but he’s a very nice guy to work for.” Phillips said the benefits were also great, although she doesn’t get dental. “Just the Tooth Fairy does dental work,” she said. “But I should see about working with the Tooth Fairy too, so I can get on that plan.” All it takes to get a personalized letter from Santa is an email to santaphillips@yahoo.com. Include each child’s name and mailing address. Letters are run by Santa at his workshop and then addressed by Phillips to each household. Also, she tends to use a lot of glitter. “My dog [Lottie] is usually covered in that for a while,” Phillips said. “My entire house sparkles for several
months.” She also handles letters addressed to Santa and sent to the Ocean Pines Post Office. “They put a North Pole mailbox up specifically when they knew I started doing this,” Phillips said. “I also will help with the ones at the recreation department in Ocean Pines, so they can drop them off there or at the post office, and I will send a letter back to the kids.” Materials – including stamps and envelopes – are donated by Santa’s workshop and by various businesses and community members. “Thank you to everyone who had donated stamps and paper over the years as it truly helps!” she said. Phillips started the program when her daughters were younger and she got to witness a child’s expression when opening a sparkle-filled letter from THE legendary Santa Claus. That feeling, she said, is what keeps her going. “I do get a lot of pictures and videos that people send me through my email or my Facebook page showing me their child opening the letter and reading it,” she said. “That’s what motivates me, is the reaction on the other end.” When the season ends, Phillips said she goes back to overseeing the aquatics, parks and recreation, and racquet sports programs in Ocean Pines. She said Santa generally takes a few weeks off, in Florida, and then gets right back to work in January. “It takes a long time to prepare to deliver presents to all the good boys and girls in the country and around the world,” she said.
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Art show features pieces made from recycled bike parts
(Nov. 2, 2018) The public is invited to a free opening reception of the November art shows on First Friday, Nov. 2, from 5-7 p.m. at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, on 94th Street, bayside. Complimentary refreshments will be served. The Eastern Shore International Mountain Biking Association (ESIMBA) brings in an art show entitled “We Cycle & Recycle” created from recycled bicycle parts. ESIMBA is a nonprofit educational association formed in 2009 with members in Dorchester, Talbot, Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester counties in Maryland and in Sussex County, Delaware. This group of environmentally-conscious bicycle enthusiasts has linked together to enjoy trail riding and creating art from their spare bike parts. Originally housed for three years at The Globe in Berlin, the fourth annual “We Cycle & Recycle” show is created by 20-plus artists including Tres Denk, Alex Ottenstein and Jim Coltellino, among others. “People who ride bikes are almost always conservationists,” Denk, who also owns Independent Tattoo in Fenwick Island, said. “Bikes are not recyclable. Reusing them is better. I
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Artist Tres Denk of Eastern Shore International Mountain Biking Association displays artwork that will be included in the “We Cycle & Recycle” art show opening on Friday, Nov. 2 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.
love making stuff out of junk, and want to inspire others about the feeling of accomplishment you get when making something out of nothing.” The First Friday event will start with a public bike ride through Little Salisbury before the opening reception, leaving the Arts Center parking lot at 4 p.m. The show will culminate with a public auction of artwork at the Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the trail-building and safety programs of ESIMBA and the educational outreach of the Art League. The Galleria will feature an allmedia group show by members of the
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Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted ________________________________
DOWNTOWN
South end to 28th Street
■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410289-7192, 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 410524 3100, www.coinspub.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything homemade. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m. Daily specials. ■ THE CORAL REEF CAFE / HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.ocsuites.com/dining $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Four-story atrium cafe and an elegant dining room, Floridian/islandstyle cuisine, fresh seafood, fresh cuts of meat, farmto-table produce, artisanal desserts, hearty sandwiches and much more. ■ COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON AND STEAKHOUSE 17th Street, Ocean City 410-289-6331, www.cowboycoastoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Lunch, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and dinner, 5-10 p.m., daily. Voted 2015 OC Best Cream of Crab Winner. OC’s only steakhouse serving fresh homemade food from scratch. Hand cut steaks, beer can chicken, fresh seafood. We even pickle our own pickles for the best fried pickles you’ve ever had. Kids ride for free on OC’s only mechanical bull. Nightly drink specials, live music, national concert acts. ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar FishTales is located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ HOOTERS 5th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-2892690, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Traditional or boneless wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with Alaskan snow crab legs and Maryland steam pots. Pet friendly oceanfront patio. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Traditional dining, buffet and carry out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet. Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring more than 100 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-to-order pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100, www.dunesmanor.com $$ - $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets
■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | 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 $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.,
seven days a week, year-round. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-8989, www.DRY85.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Gourmet “stick to your ribs” home cooking. A made-from-scratch 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 $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Live music Fridays, Saturdays and Wednesdays. Carry out or delivery until 4 a.m. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-6645639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | 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 $$ | Full bar Featuring Executive Chef Gary Beach. Fresh cuisine featuring locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetables. Small plate appetizers, fresh salads. Local craft beers and cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ OCEAN PINES BEACH CLUB 49th Street and the beach, Ocean City 410-5242957, www.oceanpines.org/dining $$ | Full bar Enjoy Beach Front Casual Dining, swimming pool and music on Saturdays at 1 p.m. Fresh seafood sandwiches, wraps, tacos, nachos, hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, signature drinks and more. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 $ | Kids’ menu | Beer, wine The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ RARE AND RYE 106 32nd St., Ocean City 410-213-7273, https://www.rareandrye.com Full Bar Whiskey and wine bar. Farm to table. Locally grown and prepared cuisine with an eclectic menu. Unique libations with robust selection of ryes, bourbons, whiskeys and specialty drinks. Authentic green space with industrial and rustic décor. ■ RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6801, 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 $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials.
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets
■ ALBERTINO’S BRICK OVEN EATERY 13117 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-2000, www.albertinosoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Lunch and dinner daily. Open 11 a.m. Homemade pizza and pasta, seafood, steaks. Daily specials and happy hour. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-6642896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$-$$$ | Reservations recommended for large parties | Kids’ menu | Full bar Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes. Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ THE CRAB BAG 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337, www.thecrabbag.com $-$$ | Full bar Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DUFFYS 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449, www.duffysoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second season and daily dinner specials. Dine in, carry out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 128th Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396, www.ocjules.com $$, $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250-1984, www.nickshouseofribs.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. ■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway (Gold Coast Mall), Ocean City 443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations accepted | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days serving lunch and dinner. Our creative menu features hand-cut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi. Dine-in or carry-out. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-5242609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
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■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436FOXS, www.foxspizzade.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery.
WEST OCEAN CITY
■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717, www.ocitalianfood.com $-$$ | Reservations | 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. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 11328 Samuel Bowen Blvd., West Ocean City 410600-1020, Foxpizzamd.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Enjoy a brand new spacious dining room. Happy hour every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $5 food specials. Full menu includes appetizers, salads, stromboli, hoagies and wedgies, pizza, spaghetti and more. Open every day from 11 a.m. to midnight. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-2131846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | 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 Thursday through Sunday. ■ HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu and game room | Full bar New smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with raw bar and crab legs. Sports packages and live entertainment. Large parties welcome. ■ PIZZA TUGOS Routes 50 and 611, West Ocean City 410-5242922; 114th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2922, www.pizzatugos.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Pizza Tugos is a family-friendly dining restaurant that features award winning pizza, pasta, craft burgers, sandwiches, subs, appetizers and salads. Great happy hour and football specials with full bar and 54 craft beers. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.
OCEAN PINES
■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, 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. Live music Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Happy Hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Tiki Bar opens at 3 p.m. Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar The Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Winter hours are Friday and Saturday from 4-9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Young musicians to be highlighted during First Friday
MSO to perform concert in Ocean Pines this Sunday
(Nov. 2, 2018) The only professional symphony orchestra on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, is celebrating a new season, offering concerts from Ocean City to Wye Mills and returning this year to Lewes, Delaware and Washington, D.C. The November concerts, “Stellar Concertmasters,” in Easton, Ocean View and Ocean Pines, feature Mozart’s “Sinfonia Concertante” and Haydn’s “Symphony No. 102” with the duo Wyatt Underhill, assistant concertmaster of the San Francisco Symphony on violin and Jonathan Carney, concertmaster of the Baltimore Symphony on viola. The concerts will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3, 3 p.m. at Mariner’s Bethel in Ocean View, Delaware, and on Sunday, Nov. 4, 3 p.m. at Community Church in Ocean Pines. There will be a pre-concert lecture beginning at 2:15 p.m. The Symphony’s holiday concerts in Easton, Lewes and Ocean City will feature the Karpov sisters, combining opera, jazz and pop in a special way. The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council, the Talbot County Arts Council, the Worcester County Arts Council, Sussex County, Delaware and the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Inc.
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Tickets cost $45 and are available online at midatlanticsymphony.org or by telephone at 888-846-8600. For further information, visit midatlanticsymphony.org.
Continued from Page 41 Gallery in November. Mostly selftaught, Colley experiments with different media to create unique and creative objects of art. Marge Bradach of Onancock, Virginia is the artisan in residence for November. Bradach’s new line of expressive jewelry combines earth, wind and fire to form a visual adornment meant to inspire the wearer. The November shows will continue through Dec. 1. Also on First Friday, after the opening reception at 7:30 p.m., the Arts Center will host its monthly Originals Only coffeehouse where young up-and-coming musicians perform their work in an alcohol-free atmosphere. Admission is free, and the public is welcome. On First Saturday, Arts Center docent Cassie Wait will conduct a gallery tour at 1 p.m. to discuss the artwork being shown in the galleries. Admission is free, and the public is welcome. 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 projects. Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors. Funding for exhibits is also provided by the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. More information is available at 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
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Fall Quarter Auction this Sunday Worcester County Humane Society to host event at American Legion in OC
(Nov. 2, 2018) Join the Worcester County Humane Society on Sunday, Nov. 4 for its Fall Quarter Auction benefiting the many homeless animals at the no-kill shelter. The event will be held at the American Legion Post #166 on 24th Street in Ocean City. Doors open at noon to preview items that will be bid on and the auction will run from 1-4 p.m. Parking is available, and the side entrance should be used to enter the building. Many donated items from local businesses will be auctioned along with some well-known vendor items. Enjoy homemade desserts, 50/50 raffle, Paw Paddle, money board and raffle baskets. American Legion kitchen will also be open for lite fare, and there will be a cash bar. Advance tickets for the event cost $10 and include one paddle. There is also the option to purchase an all-in paddle for $40 and then there is no need to bring quarters. Tickets are being sold at the Worcester County Humane Society Thrift Store, located at 12703 Sunset Ave., in West Ocean City during store hours Wednesday
through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For those who cannot attend the quarter auction but would like to donate, consider donating to the shelter’s “Giving Wall.” Donate any amount from $1 to $200. Donation cards will be displayed on the “Giving Wall” and entered to win a $50 gift card. Cash, check or credit cards will
‘The quarter auction is a really great way for everyone to have some fun, win some great items all while supporting the animals at our shelter.’ Mary Martinez, Event coordinator be accepted. There will also be a gift card wreath raffle with $165 worth of gift cards and a handmade shell themed quilt that will be raffled off. Tickets for the gift card wreath are seven for $5 and for the quilt raffle is three for $5. Winning tickets will be drawn during the Nov. 4 Quarter Auction. There will also be numbers sold for four different raffle boards. The raffle boards have prizes such as a golf package for four at Oceans Resorts Golf Club, gift cards totaling $280, a
two-night stay at Courtyard by Marriott in Ocean City and a Grizzly 40quart cooler, among other items. Visit the thrift store or call Mary Martinez at 410-382-2661 to donate to the “Giving Wall” or to purchase raffle tickets. Winners do not need to be present. During the Quarter Auction. each item up for bid is displayed for all to see. The auctioneer gives a brief description of the item, noting how many quarters will be required for bidding (one quarter for a $25 item, two quarters for $50 item, etc.). Guests then give their bids, raise their paddles, and when all quarters are collected, the auctioneer draws one, numbered ball from a container. The number on the bidding paddle that matches the ball drawn will determine the winner of each item. “For just quarters you could win many wonderful items ranging from $25-$100 in value,” Martinez, event coordinator, said. “The quarter auction is a really great way for everyone to have some fun, win some great items all while supporting the animals at our shelter.” For tickets, questions or to donate, visit the thrift store during regular hours or after hours or call 410-2139400. This event is for participants 18 and older. Worcester County Humane Soci-
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BABY SHARK Nine-month-old Caide Plunkert, of Towson, looks out of sorts on dry land dressed as a shark during the Halloween Spook-Out Party at Northside Park on 125th Street in Ocean City, Sunday.
ety is a private, nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter on Eagle’s Nest Road off Route 611, in Berlin, that depends on fundraising and donations to care for the many animals who find their way to the shelter. For updates on events or available pets follow the shelter on Facebook and Instagram and visit www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org.
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Mardi Gras supports education BLESSED Rev. Joseph Rushton elicits focus from Bailey, a 2-year-old black Labrador retriever, accompanied by owners Gary and Meg Laurinaitis of Ocean City, during the Blessing of the Animals ceremony at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 100th Street, recently. GREG ELLISON/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
Registration open for March Ocean Writers Conference (Nov. 2, 2018) Registration at early bird rates opens Oct. 1 for the 2019 Bay to Ocean Writers Conference, a annual event that sells out quickly every year. The 22nd annual conference will take place Saturday, March 9, at Chesapeake College in Wye Mills, Maryland. Early bird pricing runs for only two months this year, from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30. Each year writers come to learn, network and be a part of the educational seminars presented by the Eastern Shore Writers Association. Featuring dozens of accomplished authors, poets, film writers and other instructors, this one-day event draws writers from all across Maryland and nearby states. Register early to enjoy time-limited early bird rates. Early bird pricing for ESWA members is $95; $130 for non-members, which Includes annual membership in ESWA. Regular pricing (after Nov. 30) for members is $105; $140 for non-members, which also includes annual membership in ESWA. Student pricing is $55. Scholarships
(Nov. 2, 2018) The Mardi Gras Prohibition Benefit for Education, sponsored by the Worcester County Education Foundation, will take place tonight, Nov. 2, as Seacrets Morley Hall on 49th Street will be transformed into Bourbon Street with a Mardi Gras band, parade, beads, happy hour bar, Chinese and live auction and fortune teller. Guests are encouraged to dress in Prohibition or Mardi Gras attire for the event, which will take place from 7-10 p.m. General admission tickets cost $35 and may be purchased online at www.wced.foundation “Events” or at
Seacrets Boutique. The Worcester County Education Foundation (WCEF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that was created by a group of parents and community business leaders who shared in the belief that every child in Worcester County deserves an equal opportunity to succeed. To purchase tickets or donate to the Mardi Gras Benefit for Education or to find out how to support the Worcester County Education Foundation, visit www.wced.foundation or contact Patti Miller at 443-880-7795 or patti@peckmiller.com.
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will be given to six students. Attendees will be able to choose from 31 different sessions on a wide range of topics in the following tracks: fiction, poetry, publishing and marketing, craft of writing, children’s books and creative nonfiction. Speakers include: John DeDakis, author of four mystery novels, who will offer a practical, 15point plan on steps writers can take to write a novel. Nancy Mitchell, 2012 Pushcart Prize winner, author of three volumes of poetry and associate editor of the popular literary journal, Plume. Tara Campbell, fiction editor at Barrelhouse, will explore the genre of flash fiction and explain techniques involved in writing compact masterpieces. Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of the award-winning Lemoncello Library and Welcome to Wonderland series. Grabenstein will be teaching VIA SKYPE. To register and further information, visit www.easternshore writers.org/BayTo-Ocean-Conference.
A MESSAGE FOR OUR FAMILIES’ FUTURE
Dear Eastern Shore Families and Friends,
Thank you for the privilege to serve you throughout the years as volunteer firefighter, city councilman, mayor, member of the House of Delegates, and now your senator in the Maryland General Assembly. I respectfully ask our trust together and successful partnership continue with your vote. Together, we have built beaches, hospitals, highways, schools, colleges and universities, and most importantly, opportunities for our Eastern Shore families to continue to grow and prosper. We are blessed with many natural assets and bounties on the shore, but, our most precious and valuable is our families and their future. My record of accomplishments – protecting our farms, tourism industry, legacy watermen, and small businesses – provides for their opportunity and future. Leading the way for our future through health care opportunities, technical and vocational training, and aerospace technology at Wallops Island assures the future opportunities for our families to stay together on the shore and grow our bright future. Asking for your voice, your vote and your continued commitment working together for our families and our future here in Somerset, Worcester and Wicomico counties! See you at the polls. Sincerely, Senator Jim Mathias
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Calendar Fri., Nov. 2 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Bring your lap work and join this informal group. Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, etc. are welcome. Victoria Christie-Healy, moonlightknitting@gmail.com, 703-507-0708, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org.
FIBER FRIENDS
STEM FEST FOR HOMESCHOOLERS ‘THE MOON’
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. From tides to eclipses, learn about our closest cosmic neighbor. For ages 5 to 12. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org. Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Free opening reception of the November art shows. Complimentary refreshments served. Featuring the 4th Annual We Cycle & Recycle show, created by 20-plus artists. There will be a public bike ride through Little Salisbury before the reception at 4 p.m. After the reception at 7:30 p.m., the Arts Center will host their monthly Originals Only coffeehouse where young up-and-coming musicians perform. The We Cycle & Recycle show will culminate with a public auction on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the trail-building and safety programs of the Eastern Shore International Mountain Biking Association and the educational outreach of the Art League. 410-524-9433, http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
FREE FIRST FRIDAY ART RECEPTION
Seacrets, 117 49th St., 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Tickets cost $35 and include live entertainment, a Chinese, silent and live auction, light hors d’oeuvres, happy hour prices at the bar, beads and all the pageantry of Mardi Gras Street Entertainment with surprises throughout the evening. Win best dressed in ‘30s, ‘40s or ‘50s Madi Gras prohibition attire. Tickets can be purchased online at www.wced.foundation, under events or at Seacrets Boutique. Proceeds benefit the Worcester County Education Foundation. patti@peckmiller.com, 443-8807795.
MARDI GRAS PROHIBITION PARTY
Sat., Nov. 3 Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S Atlantic Ave., 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM. The Town of Ocean City is teaming up with the Maryland National Guard to host a multiagency training exercise in the Inlet Parking Lot and the surrounding downtown area. Members from the Maryland Emergency Management Agency, as well as dozens of local, state and federal first responders will participate, totally nearly 1,000 training participants. The pubic is
OPERATION TOURIST BOOM
encouraged to come out and see their community working together. There will be various viewing areas available for spectators, food and giveaways. Friendship United Methodist Church, 10537 Friendship Road, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Featuring breakfast and lunch sandwiches, homemade soups and baked goods. Vendors include Premiere Jewelry, Tastefully Simple, Usborne. Books, LulaRoe and more.
FALL BAZAAR
Ocean City Presbyterian Church, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Rain or shine.
CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Featuring jewelry, stitchery creations, beach decor, holiday decoration sand more. The Artisan and Gift Shop will also be open and there will be a bake table as well. Sponsored by Pine’eer Craft Club., Carol Quinto, 410-208-4317.
WINTER ARTISAN AND CRAFT FAIR
STEM FEST: CRAFTY SATURDAY MAKE AND TAKE ‘THE MOON’
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Create themed crafts using materials provided by the library. For all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org American Legion Post #166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. In addition to vendors, there will be Cub made games, face painting, gift wrapping, a silent auction, food, community demonstrations from The Red Doors Community Center, X Squad Dancers and the Ocean Pines Players. Free door prizes and the first 100 people to enter receive 10 free tickets. There will also be pictures with Santa. Proceeds benefit Cub Scout Pack 261.
CUB SCOUT CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 18 Third St., 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. There will be lots of baked goods, arts & crafts, quilts and various gifts to select from. Admission is free. The luncheon is $8 and includes. homemade soup, ham biscuits, homemade pie and coffee/tea. There will be free health screens and free flu shots.
ANNUAL BAZAAR AND LUNCHEON
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM. All middle schoolers and teens are invited to help build and program robots to create a display in the library. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STEM FEST ‘ROBOT INVASION’
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. From tides to eclipses, learn about our closest cosmic neighbor. For ages 5 to 12. http://www.worcesterli-
STEM FEST: ‘THE MOON’
brary.org Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The group meets once a month to share their creative writing. New members and occasional visitors welcome. This month’s theme (optional) is beach. Jean Marx: 443-880-0045.
FIRST SATURDAY WRITERS’ WORKSHOP
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. Create an animal out of paper tubes and various craft supplies. All ages welcome. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STEM FEST ‘MD MAKER DAY’
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, 443-614-9898.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN BUFFET
3RD ANNUAL SOUP FOR THE SOUL FUNDRAISER
Brandywine Living at Fenwick Island, 21111 Arrington Drive, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase signature soups and baked goods from popular local restaurants as well as residents and volunteers. Proceeds benefit the Community Food Bank of Salem United Methodist Church. 302-4360808. American Legion Berlin Post #123, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Vendors include Mary Kay, LuLaRoe, Tastefully Simple, Simply Said Designs, NYR Organics, Color Street/NuSkin, Scentsy, Keep Collective, Goatopia, Beachbody, Pampered Chef, Pruvit, The Jewelry Gypsy, Plexus, Coastal Creations, Perfectly Posh, Thirty One, Herls Bath Fitters and more.
ANNUAL SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA
White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410-6417717, Ext. 3006.
FARMERS MARKET
Sun., Nov. 4 American Legion Post #166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Doors open at noon. Featuring many donated items from local businesses as well as some well-known vendor items. There will be homemade desserts, 50/50 raffle, Paw Paddle, money board and raffle baskets. Lite fair and cash bar available. Advance tickets cost $10 and include one paddle. There is an option to purchase an all-in paddle for $40 and then there is no
HUMANE SOCIETY QUARTER AUCTION
need to bring quarters. Tickets are available Worcester County Humane Society Thrift Shop, 12703 Sunset Ave., West Ocean City. For those who cannot attend, consider donating to the Giving Wall. Or participating in several different raffles. Stop by the WCHS Thrift Shop or call Mary Martinez, 410-382-2661. This event is for participants 18 and older.
Mon., Nov 5 Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, 3:00 PM. Stellar Concertmasters, will feature Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante and Haydn’s Symphony No. 102 with the duo Wyatt Underhill on violin and Jonathan Carney on viola. Tickets: midatlanticsymphony.org or 888-8468600.
MID-ATLANTIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, 12:00 AM. Free mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.
CPAP MASK FITTING
Apple Discount Drugs, 314 Franklin 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. Michelle, 410-641-9268.
HYPERTENSION CLINIC
Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 239 Ocean Parkway, 10:00 AM. Social time begins at 9:30 a.m. This month’s guest speaker will be The Giles Group-Merrill Lynch. They will be talking about SSI changes. Also, sign up for the Christmas Party on Dec. 3. 443831-1791,
AARP MEETING
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. Children, under 2 years old, will be introduced to songs, games and finger plays. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org.
LAP TIME
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Participants will learn how to access their posture, how posture may contribute to pain and whey posture is more than just trying to stand up straight. The seminar is free and open to the public. Advance registration required: Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052.
POSTURE AND PAIN SEMINAR
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. Provides one-on-one assistance for those who want to make the most of their tablet or mobile device. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org.
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CALENDAR Continued from Page 47 GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM. The group meets twice a month to discuss both classic and modern reading selections. Lisa Harrison, 410-632-3970, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org. Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3:30 PM. Children, under 2 years old, will be introduced to songs, games and finger plays. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org.
LAP TIME
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 3:45 PM. A medley of science, technology, engineering, art and math activities. Robotics, coding, wind tunnel challenge and more. For children 6 years and older. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STEM FEST ‘STEAM PM’
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:30 PM 6:00 PM. Participants will advance at their own pace. Break falls, rolls, self-defense and other movements will be taught. Register: 410-641-0650. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org.
JAPANESE MARTIAL ARTS COURSE
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, 410-641-0157.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
ley. There will be a half hour intermission with hors d’oeuvres included. Cash bar available. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for students and are available at the Convention Center in Ocean City or online at Ticketmaster.com. Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 AM. For 2 to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME ‘BABIES’
STEM FEST: FAMILY TIME ‘MYSTERY BUILD’
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Join the group for building using surprise materials. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and health lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com.
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Wed., Nov 7 GRACE PARKER ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST
First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Eggs any style, pancakes, buckwheat pancakes, sausage, ham, biscuits, hash brown potatoes, grits, coffee, tea. Cost is $8 to eat in and $6 to carry out. Milk, soda, orange juice available. 410289-9340.
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.
FIBER FRIENDS
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM. All levels of singers and drop-ins welcome. Carol, 410641-6876.
HYPERTENSION CLINICS
AGH DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
DELMARVA A CAPELLA CHORUS
Tue., Nov 6 Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center Conference Room, 9707 Healthway Drive, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, A cooperative effort of 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.
FAITH-BASED PARTNERSHIP
Ocean City Performing Arts Center, in the Ocean City conventtion center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM. The Red Doors, a St. Paul’s By-the-Sea Community Center, presents a musical fundraiser featuring local celebrities Shirley Toms Hailey and Elsworth Wheat-
THE DUELING PIANOS
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Bring your lap work and join this informal group. Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, etc. are welcome. Victoria Christie-Healy, moonlightknitting@gmail.com, 703-507-0708, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. 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. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Michelle, 410-641-9268. Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Armistice Day, held on Nov. 11 every year, commemorates the signing of the armistice between the Allies and Germany at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. http://www.worcsterlibrary.org.
ARMISTICE DAY CENTENNIAL DISCUSSION
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Featuring Goodbye Darkness: a Memoir of the Pacific War by William Manchester and Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut. For veterans and currently serving service members. Register: 410208-4014. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
VETERANS BOOK CLUB ‘WORLD WAR II’
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 AM. Build a house for the 3 Little Pigs. Build a house the Big Bad Wolf can’t blow down. For 3 to 7 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org.
STEM FEST: STEAM STORYTIME
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The Live Well Academy is a free, year-long lecture series on a wide range of healthcare topics. This month’s topic will be PRMC Home Scripts. The lecture is open to the public. Advance registration is required: Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052.
FREE HEALTHCARE LECTURE
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:00 PM 7:00 PM. A monthly book and film event. Read the book ahead of time (optional) and join the group for a book trivia contest followed by a showing of the movie. After the movie, join the discussion of the film adaptation. Snacks provided. The month’s selection is Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon. For teens and young adults. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org.
BOOKS TO BIG SCREEN
Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. The project begins with bowl-making sessions and culminates in a soup dinner. All ages get involved by hand-making ceramic soup bowls during bowl-making sessions held now through February. The cost is $25 and includes the bowl and admission to the soup dinner on March 29, 2019. A complete schedule of sessions is available at www.artleagueofoceancity.org. Proceeds benefit Diakonia. Open to the public. 410-524 9433, http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
5TH ANNUAL EMPTY BOWL PROJECT
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. AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education program, 410-208-9761.
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
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. Dance lessons offered the first and third Wednesday of each month from 5-5:45 p.m. Dancing follows until 9 p.m. Members and their guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com.
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-6417330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org.
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC
Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St., 6:00 PM. cliff0917@aol.com, 302-540-2127.
OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Thurs., Nov 8 Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St., 10:00 AM. Social time begins at 9:30 a.m. Michael LeCompte will talk about guarding your identity. An optional luncheon at a local restaurant will follow the meeting. Bob McCluskey: 410-2500980.
AARP CHAPTER 1917 MEETING
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. Coffee and donuts provided. All ages welcome. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org.
COFFEE AND COLORING
STEAM STORYTIME ‘BUILD A HOUSE FOR THE 3 LITTLE PIGS’
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. Can you build a house the Big Bad Wolf can’t blow down? For children ages 3-7. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org. Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories, movement, song and crafts. For ages 2 to 5. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org.
STORY TIME ‘UNIFORMS’
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:00 PM 5:00 PM. Create your own origami cranes which, with a little help from batteries and copper wiring, will be able to flap their wings on their own. For teens. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org.
STEM FEST ‘ORIGAMI FLAPPING CRANES’
The Embers, 2305 Philadelphia Ave., 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Admission is $50 and includes beer tastings by local craft breweries, small plates from local restaurants, live music by Blake Haley and a Chinese auction. Proceeds support Te Macky & Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice at the Ocean. Reservations CoastalHospice.org/Bres or 410742-8732.
3RD ANNUAL ‘BREWS & BITES’
ANNUAL AWARDS & INSTALLATION HARVEST BALL
Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Hosted by the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce. Cost is $60. Tickets can be purchased online at www.oceanpineschamber.org or 410-641-5306.
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HELP WANTED
NOW HIRING!! Production Crew
for our WOC kitchen facility Starting at $13/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
106 32nd St., Ocean City
HELP WANTED
is now accepting applications for the following positions:
Y/R Exp. Hostess, Cooks, A/V Staff, Boutique Sales, EMT, General Maintenance & Painter For more details or to apply, please go online to www.seacrets.com/employment
NOW HIRING!
General Manager (experience a must)
& for ALL positions, full-time, part-time, seasonal and year-round. Must have hotel experience.
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Joi o i n Te T e am Dunes e s ! Noow wH Hiri ri ng:
Busser Host/Hostess Cook Bartender
Front Desk Agents Housekeepers Housemen
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Hskpg: House Staff, Wash Room Attendants F&B/Banquets: Host/Hostess, Bussers, Servers, Banquet Servers, Dishwasher Maint.: Security Guard
Free employee meal and excellent benefits.
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V
HELP WANTED
Comfort Inn Gold Coast We are seeking to fill the positions of
• Housekeeping/ Room Attendants
Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance. Please apply in person at 112th Street, Ocean City, next to the Gold Coast Mall
HELP WANTED Chairside
DENTAL ASS’T. Experience Preferred Ocean View, DE Email Resume:
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F/T Administrative Assistant
Associates degree and MS Word, Excel and Acrobat along with complete computer competence, a must.
P/T Bookkeeper
Are you ready for a change??? The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Northside is hiring • YR Experienced Maintenance Person • 3-11p.m. Front Desk Agent Only team players need to apply. Stop by Tues.-Sat. at 126th St.
Part time for multiple established businesses located in Berlin, Maryland. Associates degree, Excel, QuickBooks and complete computer competence a must. Both Positions offer an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate. Great advancement potential for a motivated candidate. Send resume & transcript to: Administrative Position, P.O. Box 397, Berlin, MD 21811
Accounting Clerk Wanted
Full Time - $14-$15 per hour Responsible for providing accounting support to accounting supervisors and other managers within the department. Keys daily worksheets to the general ledger system, ensures files are complete and maintained as needed, handles accounts payable duties, and assists accounting personnel. Job Tasks and Responsibilities: Perform accounting and clerical functions to support supervisors. Research, track, and resolve accounting problems. Compile and sort invoices and checks. Issue checks for accounts payable. Record business transactions and key daily worksheets to the general ledger system. Record charges and refunds. Support accounting personnel. Input type vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records. Provide front desk customer service. File and tally deposits. Work with adding machines, calculators, databases and bank accounts. Match invoices to work orders. Process bills for payment. Open mail and match payments to invoices. Arrange for money to be delivered to bank. Utilize computer systems to run databases, pay bills and order supplies. Contact individuals with delinquent accounts. Ensure customers accept payments or refunds. Email Resume to: dunkindonutjobs@gmail.com Subject Line: Accounting Clerk or Apply in Person @ 9919 Golf Course Rd., Ocean City, MD Serious inquiries only, must live within a 30 minute radius of West Ocean City Maryland.
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EXPERIENCED DENTAL ASSISTANT for busy Dagsboro office. FRONT DESK experience with dental insurance and procedure required. 302-732-3852 or email: BrafmanFamilyDentistry@ mchsi.com
Manufacturing Company seeking qualified person to Process Weekly Payroll. Must be detail oriented and able to multitask. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred. Please email: resumes.manufacturing@ gmail.com. HVAC Help Wanted. Full time/year-round. Competitive wage. Contact 410-2130002. PAPA JOHN’S Now Hiring DRIVERS for the Bethany Beach area. Call Jeff 302541-8081.
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RENTALS RENTALS
Winter Rental, 2BR, 1.5BA. Furnished. No smoking/no pets. Util. and cable not included. 2 person only. 116th St., OC. $700/month plus $500 security. 302-9472652 Winter Rentals available on St. Louis Avenue, right before 1st Street, Ocean City. Call 301-331-2209.
RENTALS
For Rent: Efficiency Apt., 88th St., OC. Avail. Immed. $675/mo. + Utilities. Call 410-524-0990 for application. YEAR-ROUND WEST OC. HOME unfurnished, 2-story, 3BR/3BA, W/D, DW, central HVAC, 24x30 attached garage with 3/4 bathroom. No smoking/pets. Credit check & ref. req. $1600/month plus utilities. 410-202-6353 Year-Round Rentals available in West Ocean City. 2 bedroom, 1 bath and 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Call 1-877-289-1616 for more information.
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Year-Round Rental. North OC. 2BR, 2BA. Unfurnished. No pets/smoking. $1350/mo., plus electric. Water included. 410-971-9240
Winter Rental. 59th St., OCMD. 1BR, 1BA. $650/ month including utilities. Available now thru April 30. Call 301-437-2799. WINTER RENTAL: 1BR/2BR/3BR Homes available in West Ocean City for November 1st Move In. Call 443-373-9177.
WINTER WEEKLY RENTALS
4BR House $500/week 2BR Apartment $300/week Burgundy Inn 1210 Philadelphia Ave. 410-289-8581
RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764
SEEKING RENTAL Retired Couple
w/government pensions looking to rent year-round in Ocean City. Oceanfront/ocean view. NO STEPS. Please call 443-856-7700
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REAL ESTATE
3BR, 1BA Mobile in Bishopville by the Boat Ramp. $15,900 cash. Lot rent of $425; pays water, sewer, trash & taxes. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
3BR. 2BA Home Close to the Beach. No H.O.A. or Town taxes. Bishopville. $249,000. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555. Coconut Malorie Resort Time-Share, 59th Street Ocean City, MD
*** GIVE AWAY *** No LOAN, Maintenance fees up to date! Low maintenance fees of $555.46 due January 31, yearly Call for more details 613-345-7359
LOTS LOTS& & ACREAGE ACREAGE
JUST REDUCED!! West Ocean City, Waterfront Lot. Two side by side. $185,000 each. Docks included. Call Howard Martin Realty 410352-5555.
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL
Large Warehouse for Rent Gum Point Road New Casino - $1,250 per month. Call 410430-9797.
Berlin: Atlantic Business Center. Office space 225 sq. ft. for rent. Utilities incl. $300/ month. Also, several storage units available $95/month. Call 410-726-5471 or 410641-4300.
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
Looking for space, comfort and great views? Spacious, climatecontrolled offices available, with use of Conference Room, in a modern, wellmaintained building, in prime Ocean City location. Call 410-524-3440 for appointment.
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2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443-497-4200.
SERVICES SERVICES
House and Rental Clean Out, small and local moving, and removal of junk and furniture. Also, will clean out garages/ sheds. 302-222-7297, 302422-9390 Call Tyler For A Free Estimate! Offering grass cutting, mulching, hedging & yard clean up. Ocean City and surrounding areas. 410-920-4292
YARD SALE YARD SALE
Yard Sale - Sat., Nov. 3, 7:3012pm. 10147 Queens Circle, West OC.
AUCTIONS
The contents of mini storage units will be sold at public auction. Units to be auctioned; B62, B82, B94, B97, O27, O29, O115, O164, O55, O69, O79, O103, O125, O134, O155, O167, S35, S45, S69, S102, S110, S119, S121, S223, S158, S180, S185, S191, S201, S204, S501, S767. Units are being sold due to non-payment of rent. Common items in units are, household items, furniture, tools, fishing equipment, paintings, antique and vintage items. Date: SATURDAY, November 10th, 2018 Time: NEW TIME 10 AM #1 Starts at Berlin Mini Storage: Route 346 #2 Continues at OC Mini Storage: Route 50 #3 Finishes at OC Mini Storage: Route 611 Terms: CASH ONLY! Auctioneer: Tom Janasek Classified Deadline is Monday @ 5pm
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DONATIONS
Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.
FURNITURE
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REAL ESTATE MARKETPLACE
LOCATION-LOCATION-LOCATION 13114 ATLANTIC BLVD.
JUST LISTED
Ready to move! ARE YOU? This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has a nice eat-in kitchen, large living room, formal dining room. Completely remodeled!! New paint, New Roof, New furniture. You will want to relax and enjoy the large screened porch while you have your morning coffee or tea. Located on a 40 x 100 lot in North Ocean City with 3-pools, 2-tennis courts, 2-shuffleboard courts and a miniature golf course. Best of all the price is Just $235,000. Call to see it today. THE ORIGINAL Montego Bay Specialists Since 1971.
Larry Holdren Real Estate, Inc© 13901 Coastal Hwy., Suite 8, Ocean City, MD
COZY VACATION GETAWAY 150 SANDY HILL DRIVE
JUST LISTED
This 3BR/2BA home is located in the Montego Bay community in N. Ocean City. The home features an wide open floor plan with a split BR/BA floorplan. a bath in front and a master bedroom/bath in the rear, family room, a laundry room with a full size washer & dryer, central air, gas heat, cathedral ceilings and a garden tub in the master Bathroom. Outside there is a open porch, a storage shed and a 2-car cement parking pad. The community features 3 pools, including a wadding pool for the little ones, 2 tennis courts, 2 shuffleboard courts, a 9-hole miniature golf course, a bayfront boardwalk with 3 fishing piers, a canal front fishing & crabbing area, an 8-acre wildlife/sanctuary with a 1/2 mile walking path around it and a 5-acre open park. In addition there are city streets & sidewalks, city water & sewer and city trash collection. The HOA dues are just $247.50 a year. The home is being sold fully furnished for $259,900! WE ARE THE ORIGINAL Montego Bay Specialists Since 1971.
Larry Holdren Real Estate, Inc© 13901 Coastal Hwy., Suite 8, Ocean City, MD
For More Information Call 800-252-2223 • 410-250-2700
For More Information Call 800-252-2223 • 410-250-2700
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This 2BR/2BA waterfront in easy walking distance to beach, busline, shopping, restaurants & Northside Park. Front living room floorplan, family room, eat-in kitchen w/breakfast bar, master bath, cen. air & gas heat. Wrap-around sundeck facing the water, 40' dock, 30' pier w/electric boat lift, 2 storage sheds & 2-car cement parking pad. Community amenities - 3 pools, wading pool, 2 tennis cts., 2 shuffleboard cts., bayfront boardwalk w/ishing piers, canalfront fishing & crabbing area, 8-acre pond/wildlife sanctuary & 5-acre open park. The HOA dues are just $247.50/yr. $345,000
124 SEABREEZE DRIVE
Fully furnished well maintained 3BR/2BA in North OC. Split BR/BA floorplan, sitting room, laundry room, cathedral ceilings, crown moldings, breakfast bar, insulated windows, central air & gas heat. Elevated deck, storage shed & 2-car parking. Community w/3 pools, wading pool, 2 tennis courts, 2 shuffleboard courts, 9-hole miniature golf course, bayfront boardwalk w/3 fishing piers, canalfront fishing & crabbing area, 8 acre wildlife sanctuary/pond w/walking path & 5-acre open park. In addition there are city streets & sidewalks, city water & sewer and city trash collection. HOA dues are just $247.50 a year. $259,900
Call Michael “Montego Mike” Grimes
Montego Bay Realty
Call Michael “Montego Mike” Grimes
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Bunting suggests things to consider when buying home
JOSH DAVIS/OCEAN CITY TODAY
Organizers reported record turnout during the annual Shore Craft Beer Fest: OCtoberfest event last Saturday in Sunset Park. Shore Craft Beer is promoting local brewers and tourism through the new “Beer Notes” program, available online and airing on several local NPR stations.
‘Beer Notes’ to air online and NPR By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Nov. 2, 2018) NPR listeners may be familiar with “Bird Note,” a brief, factoid-filled segment carried by stations across the country that’s identifiable by its woodwind intro music and recordings of bird songs. The program claims about 1.7 million daily listeners, including those on social media. Shore Craft Beer founder Ann Hillyer has long been a fan of the program, which she cited as inspiration for the new “Beer Notes” segment produced through her office. “‘Bird Note’ is a two-minute show on NPR and it’s always fascinating,” she said. “It’s history, or it’s anecdotes, it’s science – migratory patterns or mating behaviors. And I thought, why is there nothing like this on beers?” Hillyer came up with the idea about two-and-a-half years ago, but struggled to find funding to support it. Recently, a rural development grant from USDA came through to pay for equipment necessary to produce the program. Hillyer did some research and spoke with representatives from Delmarva Public Radio, bought a fancy microphone, and then constructed a
… unique … soundproof barrier suitable for high-quality recording. “We got a plastic tub and we lined it with egg crate, and then we put the microphone in the box and we put our head in the box,” she said. “And it sounds great. Honest to God, that’s what we’re doing. It’s so silly!” Kristen Helf and BL Strang-Moya write the segments, which are then recorded by Hillyer and Anne Neely.
‘If this is playing in Portland or Ashville and it says, ‘Brought you from Delmarva, where worldclass beer meets world-class beauty,’ everybody is going to start looking at Delmarva as a craft beer destination.’ Shore Craft Beer founder Ann Hillyer Programs recorded so far include the debate over cans versus bottles, the history of New England IPAs, and how gluten-free beers are made. There are also separate segments on the origins of Oktoberfest, and how early American settlers influenced the creation of pumpkin beers. Rather than woodwinds imitating
birdcalls, each program opens with the sound of a can of beer opening and short, bluesy intro music. Area breweries, from Ironweed Ale Werks in Ocean City to Dogfish Head in Milton, Delaware, are featured during program segments. There is also mention of the broadcast originating locally. “If this is playing in Portland or Ashville and it says, ‘Brought you from Delmarva, where world-class beer meets world-class beauty,’ everybody is going to start looking at Delmarva as a craft beer destination,” Hillyer said. Individual segments can be streamed from BeerNotes.org and are available for syndication. Locally, it can be heard on Delmarva Public Radio stations at 5:44 p.m., each Thursday during “All Things Considered.” Hillyer said plans are to produce one show per week. “Any public radio station across the nation can pick this show up,” she said, adding there’s also an online form for listeners to request that a local NPR station carry the program. To add a radio station to the online form, email amh@maryland.com. Include the station location, call letters See BEER Page 55
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Nov. 2, 2018) Most people want to own their own home—it gives a sense of security and stability. It also allows for more flexibility in personalizing and renovating your home. Most importantly, it allows the ability to build wealth as your equity grows. But, can you afford to buy? Here are a few important things to consider: • Do you qualify for a mortgage? The first step when thinking of buying a home is to contact a local lender to find out if you have an adequate credit score, income- and debtto-income ratio to qualify, and how much you actually qualify for. This is not as painful a process as many prospective homeowners may think, and in most cases, a lender can provide a “pre-qualification letter” for you with just a 15-20 minute phone call. • Can you afford the principal and interest payment, plus the taxes and homeowner’s insurance? If you are using online mortgage calculators or apps to see what you can afford, be sure to factor in the cost of county taxes, city taxes if applicable, homeowner’s and/or condo association dues, hazard insurance and flood insurance if applicable. Many of the mortgage calculators found online now do have fields for plugging in numbers for all of the above-mentioned expenses. • Do you have enough money for required down payment and/or closing costs? Even though there is a USDA/Rural Housing 100 percent financing loan available, it doesn’t cover all areas. For example, it doesn’t cover Ocean City or West Ocean City. There are low down payment loans available, such as the FHA 3.5 percent down loan, but unless you can find a property where the seller is willing to pay the additional buyer’s closing costs, you may need upwards of $7,500-$10,000 even for a purchase price as low as $100,000. And, many condo project properties do not qualify for FHA financing. See QUESTIONS Page 55
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Dear Family, Friends and Community y,
It is with a humbling heart that the Phillips Family is writing this Thank you letter. We have so much gratitude, appreciation and shock of the wonderful gracious outpouring of love and support that everyyone in our area has shown us. We have been touched in such a way by so many people! There is not enough words to express what and how we feel.
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Ocean City Today
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
‘Beer Notes’ to promote tourism and local brewers Continued from Page 53 and the program director’s email address. “The more requests we can get, the better,” Hillyer said. “What we’re hoping is that other stations pick it up and have it as a weekly show as well.” Hillyer said listeners could also email ideas for upcoming Beer Notes segments. “If you have good ideas, send them our way,” she said. “We want people to send us ideas they want to hear about or learn about. That’s another thing you can do through BeerNotes.org. “We want this to be something that goes on. Nothing is huge when it starts,” she continued. “I think we have to thank the stations for carrying it and we have to continue long enough that we can get other stations to pick it up. And then, Delmarva becomes the center for tourism.” Of all the things Hillyer has done to promote local beer and tourism through Shore Craft Beer, she said Beer Notes is her personal favorite. “Honestly, it’s the coolest thing I’ve ever done in my entire career,” she said. “It just makes me happy when somebody comes up and says, ‘Hey, I learned something!’ It’s my favorite project ever. “If we can teach people about beers, that’s a fantastic thing. If we can get people here to sample our local beers, that’s fantastic,” Hillyer continued. “As we boost tourism, we get more support for the breweries. And maybe, eventually, Maryland will see that tourism is a good thing and that the strength of the breweries and what they’re providing makes it a great tourist destination. That’s the goal.”
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OP Chamber of Commerce announce leadership awards
(Nov. 2, 2018) The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of this year’s leadership awards, which will be presented on Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club during the annual Awards & Installation Harvest Ball: • Business of the Year - Atlantic Physical Therapy • Non-Profit of the Year - Lower Shore Land Trust • Citizen of the Year - Charlotte Cathell • Ambassador of the Year - Leslie Zimmerman Along with recognizing superior community engagement and dedication on the part of this year’s recipients the Chamber will also be installing new Board of Direc-
tors: Scott Gardner - PT, DPT, OCS, owner and clinical operations director of FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers in Ocean Pines Olive Mawyer - owner of OLEA Event & Marketing Solutions Allen Duncan - account executive for GSB Media (CTG Variety, WOW That’s Country!) Tickets for the Harvest Ball cost $60 per person and are avail at www.OceanPinesChamber.org. There are sponsorship opportunities available as well. For more information, contact Kerrie Bunting at Kerrie@oceanpineschamber .org.
Live Well Academy lecture series focuses on health (Nov. 2, 2018) The Ocean Pines Association and Peninsula Regional Medical Center introduce the premiere of the Live Well Academy, a free year-long lecture series on a wide range of healthcare topics. The lectures will be held on the first Wednesday of every month (except for
the January lecture, which will be held on the second Wednesday) from 3-4 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway. “At Peninsula Regional Medical Center, we believe health literacy is extremely important, and so we’re excited See LECTURE Page 56
LAUREN BUNTING REALTOR®Broker Associate
Cell: 410.422.9899 Lwbunting@comcast.net
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Questions to ask when in market to purchase home Continued from Page 53 • Are you prepared to be responsible for all of the repairs and unexpected expenditures that come along with being a homeowner? Homeownership means you are responsible for repairing/replacing appliances, hot water heater, HVAC system, roof, well/septic, etc. Be sure you are prepared to save money over and above your mortgage payment for these expenditures that are sometimes unexpected but unavoidable. Lauren Bunting is a licensed Realtor with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
3BR/3BA brick rancher on quiet cul-de-sac street in downtown Berlin. Many upgrades & freshly painted w/living room, dining room, kitchen, family room, laundry room & attached 1-car garage. Cherry HW floors, plantation shutters, California closets, loads of closet space, gas FP w/marble mantle & updated grey brick surround! Kitchen w/granite counters, desk nook, glass tile mosaic backsplash, custom pantry cabinet, island & SS appliances. Master BR w/built-in dresser, his & hers closets & master BA w/custom tile shower. Mature trees, large paver patio & landscaping. Crawl space is encapsulated by Hardy. Floored attic with pull down stairs.
$349,900
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Lecture series topics include Radiation Oncology, GI Health Continued from Page 55 to get into our communities and educate our patients about health and wellness,” said Dr. Kathryn Fiddler, MS, RN, NE-BC, vice president of Population Health at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. “By partnering with the Ocean Pines Association for this year-long lecture series, we are giving residents a unique opportunity to discuss their health concerns with some of the region’s most experienced healthcare providers,” she added. Peninsula Regional Medical Center, located in Salisbury, provides community health services through a network of family medicine and specialty care offices including the Delmarva Health Pavilion Ocean Pines, home to the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute, a 20,000-square-foot facility located outside the north gate.
The Live Well Academy represents an ongoing commitment from Peninsula Regional Medical Center, the Diamond Sponsor of the 50th anniversary of Ocean Pines, and will feature the following free lectures: Nov. 7 – PRMC Home Scripts Dec. 5 – Radiation Oncology Jan. 9 – Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Feb. 6 – Heart Health March 6 – GI Health April 3 – Fighting Cancer with Immunotherapy May 1 – Peninsula Regional FamilyLab June 5 – Men’s Health The lecture series is free and open to the public, but spaces are limited and advance registration is required. To register, call the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410641-7052.
DONATION Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from Merrill Lynch, a Bank of America Corporation. The funding from this grant will go toward Habitat’s upcoming home build in Bishopville, this fall. Timothy Lund and Christine Selzer, right, of Merrill Lynch present the donation to Anita Todd, left, and Andrea Bowland. Habitat’s mission is to help individuals and families of Worcester County, who are struggling due to a lack of affordable housing, and broader needs related to community revitalization.
Charles ‘Buddy’ and Laura Jenkins donate $25K to CH (Nov. 2, 2018) Ocean City business owners and local philanthropists Charles “Buddy” and Laura Jenkins provided a $25,000 donation to Coastal Hospice on behalf of the Joan W. Jenkins Foundation. The donation is dedicated to support the construction of the Macky and Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice at the Ocean, specifically the naming of the bereavement room of the new hospice residence set to open in early 2019. “I decided to make this contribution to name the bereavement room in memory of the two children I lost,” Jenkins said. “Grief counseling is critical to overcoming loss.” Coastal Hospice launched the “Put Your Name On It” fundraising campaign in an effort to name rooms of the Stansell House. The residence will provide the dignity of hospice care with the
comforts of home. Additional programs of the hospice house will include volunteer training, grief counseling and support groups open to the community. “We are honored by Buddy and Laura Jenkins’ decision to support the mission of Coastal Hospice and the Stansell House with their generous gift,” said Coastal Hospice President Alane Capen. “The Stansell House will fill a significant gap in care for all of the Lower Shore. The “Put Your Name On It” campaign allows the community to share in the success of this important project.” Founded in 1980, Coastal Hospice is a nonprofit health care organization that cares for individuals facing lifelimiting conditions but who want to remain as active and engaged as possible.
Ocean City business owners and local philanthropists Charles “Buddy” and Laura Jenkins provided a $25,000 donation to Coastal Hospice on behalf of the Joan W. Jenkins Foundation. Pictured, from left, are Marion Connolly of the Stansell House campaign committee, Laura and Buddy Jenkins, Alane Capen, president of Coastal Hospice, and Cam Bunting, Coastal Hospice board member and member of Stansell House campaign committee.
Coastal Hospice cares for patients in their home, nursing home, assisted living facility or at Coastal Hospice at the
Lake. For more information about Coastal Hospice, please visit CoastalHospice.org.
Loan Trust 2013-1 (”Assignee”), dated May 4, 2014, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland (“Land Records”) in Liber 6366, Folio 030 (“1st Assignment”), and further secured by an Assignment of OpenEnd Deed of Trust from U.S. Bank National Association as Indenture Trustee for Springleaf Mortgage Loan Trust 2013-1 by Nationstar Mortgage, LLC as Attorney in Fact (”Assignor”) to Strategic Realty Fund, LLC (“Assignee”), dated July 26, 2016 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber 6835, Page 1
(“2nd Assignment”), and further secured by an Assignment of Mortgage/Deed of Trust from Strategic Realty Fund, LLC (“Assignor”) to 7E Investments, LLC (“Assignee”), dated February 28, 2018 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber 7217, Page 446 (“3rd Assignment”), and further secured by an Assignment of Deed of Trust from 7E Investments, LLC (“Assignor”) to Onyx & Shadow Equities, LLC (“Assignee”), dated May 15, 2018 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber 7217, Page 448 (“4th Assign-
PUBLIC NOTICES Council, Baradel, Kosmerl & Nolan, P.A. 125 West Street, 4th Floor Annapolis, Maryland 21401 (410) 268-6600
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE FEE SIMPLE RESIDENTIAL DWELLING 107 Belt Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 Under and by virtue of the power
of sale contained in a certain OpenEnd Deed of Trust (“Deed of Trust”) from Scot Wessels, (“Borrower”) to American General Financial Services (DE), Inc. (“Lender”), dated August 21, 2007, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland (“Land Records”) in Liber 4982, Folio 072, and further secured by an Assignment of Deed of Trust from Springleaf Financial Services, Inc., f/k/a American General Financial Services, Inc., d/b/a American General Financial Services (DE), Inc. (“Assignor”) to U.S. Bank National Association as Indenture Trustee for Springleaf Mortgage
NOVEMBER 2, 2018 ment”), and default having occurred under the terms thereof, and at the request of the party secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of the Courthouse Door, Circuit Court for Worcester County, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863 on: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 11:00AM All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon SITUATED IN Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Open-End Deed of Trust. The property is believed to be improved by a residential dwelling. The property address is 107 Belt Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863. Said property is in fee simple and is sold in an “as is condition” and subject to all covenants, conditions, liens, restrictions, easements, rightsof-way as may affect same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $18,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or certified check, or other form acceptable to the Substitute Trustee, in his sole discretion. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) days of ratification, the deposit may be forfeited and property may be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. Interest to be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the deed of trust note from date of sale to date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustee in the event the property is purchased by someone rather than the note holder. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , including, but not limited to, exceptions to the sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, or court administration of the foreclosure, there shall be no abatement of interest. Taxes, ground rent, water, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges, 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 date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses 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. If the Substitute Trustee is 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. Upon refund of the deposit, this sale
Ocean City Today / Public Notices shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claims against the Substitute Trustee. NOTE: The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for informational purposes only. Neither the auctioneer, the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, the Substitute Trustee nor his agents or attorneys make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of information. PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE URGED TO PERFORM THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY PRIOR TO THE FORECLOSURE AUCTION. For additional information, please contact the Substitute Trustee. Brian T. Gallagher, Substitute Trustee Tidewater Auctions, LLC 410-825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com Ad #70042 OCD-10/25/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 57 FALCONBRIDGE RD. A/R/T/A 57 FALCON BRIDGE RD. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated May 5, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4436, Folio 154 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $292,000.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 20, 2018 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $23,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final rati-
fication of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 329596-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees
PAGE 57 ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-11/1/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12801 OLD STAGE RD. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from David A. Ehatt and Cheryl Ehatt, dated May 17, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4727, folio 523 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 19, 2018 AT 3:40 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 $20,000 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 payment 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 applica-
PAGE 58 ble, 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, 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 #2013-42850). 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-11/1/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 209 TEAL CIR. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Perry Masciana, dated March 23, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4902, folio 519 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 19, 2018 AT 3:39 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 $57,000 at the
Ocean City Today / Public Notices 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 payment 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, 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 #15-615103). 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-11/1/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 715 142ND ST., UNIT #430 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 11, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4052, Folio 428 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal bal-
ance of $108,500.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 20, 2018 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 430 in Lighthouse Village Condominium and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $9,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the
NOVEMBER 2, 2018 loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 326449-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-11/1/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 163 WINTER HARBOR DR. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated October 12, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5046, Folio 587 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $200,000.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 13, 2018 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. The property will be sold subject to a
NOVEMBER 2, 2018 prior mortgage, the amount to be announced at the time of sale, if made available to the Substitute Trustees. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $18,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from im-
Ocean City Today / Public Notices provements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 328928-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-10/25/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 11000 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #1907 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Daniel J. Forte and Bonita Anne Forte dated March 10, 2010 and recorded in Liber 5444, folio 343 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 16, 2018 AT 2:00 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 1907 in the “Capri Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #10-127998. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $28,000 by cash or certified check. 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. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and
any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses 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. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 66130. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-11/1/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 11311 GUM POINT RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Nolan R. Dove, Jr. dated October 4, 2016 and recorded in Liber 6863, folio 112 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at
PAGE 59 public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 9, 2018 AT 1:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #03-011445. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $24,000 by cash or certified check. 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. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses 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. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said
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PAGE 60 defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 70768. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-10/25/3t _________________________________
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NOTICE OF REFERENDUM UNION BINDING INTEREST ARBITRATION A Union Referendum Petition was filed with the City Clerk’s Office on March 2, 2017. On April 25, 2017, the Board of Supervisors of Election reported the number of Petition signatures surpassed the required twenty percent of registered voters. On June 19, 2017, the Mayor and Council chose to schedule the Union Referendum Question for the next regular municipal general election. Therefore, the Union Referendum Question shall be included on the November 6, 2018, Municipal Election Ballot. A fair summary of said question is that Section C-1003(C) of the Town Charter will be amended to allow Town employees who are represented by the Union for certain employees of the emergency medical services division of the Ocean City Department of Emergency Services, and the Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Department, to have binding interest arbitration by an outside arbitrator in collective bargaining matters where the Union and the Town are in disagreement. Binding interest arbitration is defined as the process through which parties negotiating a collective bargaining agreement upon reaching any impasse on one or more terms, call upon a single person acting as an outside third party to resolve the impasse and create the terms of the collective bargaining agreement to which both parties are thereafter bound. A vote for the Union Referendum Question supports allowing a single person acting as an outside third party to resolve an impasse in labor negotiations between the Town and the Union by creating the terms of the collective bargaining agreement to which both sides are thereafter bound. Voting against the Union Referendum Question maintains that Town and Union collective bargaining impasses will continue to be resolved by your elected officials and not by a single person acting as an outside third party. This Notice is required by state
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF A SETTLOR OF A REVOCABLE TRUST TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE TRUST OF JOSEPH ABBOTT, JR. LIVING TRUST: This is to give notice that Joseph Abbott Jr. died on September 6, 2018. Before the Decendent’s death, the Decendent created a revocable trust for which the undersigned, Marcia A. Yodichkas, whose address is 7125 Blue Grass Way, Owing, Maryland 20736, is now Trustee. To have a claim satisfied from the property of this Trust, a person who has a claim against the Decedent must present the claim on or before the date that is 6 months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the undersigned Trustee at the address stated above. The claim must include the following information: A verified written statement of the claim indicating its basis; The name and address of the claimant; If the claim is not yet due, the date on which it will become due; If the claim is contingent, the nature of the contingency; If the claim is secured, a description of the security; and the specific amount claimed. Any claim not presented to the Trustee on or before that date or any extension provided by law is unenforceable. Date of First Publication: October 18, 2018 OCD-10/18/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17540 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DIAN M. WITT Notice is given that Michael G. Witt Jr., 7 Links Lane, Berlin, MD 21811, was on October 05, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dian M. Witt who died on July 30, 2018, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 5th day of April, 2019. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or
(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Michael G. Witt Jr. Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills 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: Oct. 18, 2018 OCD-10/18/3t _________________________________ ANN KARWACKI GOODMAN ESQ PARKER COUNTS 129 N. WASHINGTON STREET PO BOX 1209 EASTON, MD 21601
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17587 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DOLORES MCHUGH AKA: DOLORES M. MCHUGH Notice is given that Antoinette Silvas, 1775 Mathews Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, was on October 09, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dolores McHugh who died on September 26, 2018, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 9th day of April, 2019. 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
NOVEMBER 2, 2018 unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Antoinette Silvas Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills 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 18, 2018 OCD-10/18/3t _________________________________ Tax Certificate Consultants, Inc. c/o James F. Truitt, Jr. 20 East Timonium Road, Suite 106 Timonium, Maryland 21093 Tax Certificate Consultants, Inc. c/o James F. Truitt, Jr. 20 East Timonium Road, Suite 106 Timonium, Maryland 21093 Plaintiff V. Brian D. Jones Aaron Jones Naomi Jones 11829 STEAM MILL HILL ROAD and Worcester County, Maryland (for Maryland Annotated Code 141836(b)(1 )(v) purposes only) and Any and all person having or claiming to have any interest in the fee simple in the properties and premises situate; lying and being in the County of Worcester described on the Tax Rolls Worcester County Collector of State and County Taxes for said County known as: 11829 Steam Mill Hill Road, Whaleyville, MD 21872, 3rd (third) Election District, described as follows All that lot of land and imps 15245 SQ FT STEAM MILL HILL N OF WHALEYVILLE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY IN EQUITY Case Number:· C-23-CV-18-000297
ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property 11829 Steam Mill Hill Road, Whaleyville, MD 21872 in the County of Worcester, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: All that lot of land and imps 15245 SQ FT STEAM MILL HILL N OF WHALEYVILLE The complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid. It is thereupon this 12th of October, 2018 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Ordered, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three (3) successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the prop-
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NOVEMBER 2, 2018 erty to appear in this Court by the December 15, 2018, and redeem the property 11829 Stearn Mill Hill Road, Whaleyville, MD 21872 and answer the complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff's title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Beau H. Oglesby JUDGE 10/12/2018 12:17:25 PM Entered: Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, MD October 16, 2018 True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-10/25/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2018 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. 18-48, on the application of Patrick Cummings of Reliable Home Maintenance, on the lands of Sylvan & Elizabeth Daugherty, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 30 feet to 28.3 feet (an encroachment of 1.7 feet) associated with a proposed open deck and a variance to the rear yard setback from 30’ to 27.6’ (an encroachment of 2.4’) associated with a proposed sunroom in the R-3 Multifamily Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-207(b)(2) and ZS 1305, located at 20 Candytuft Lane, approximately 662 feet north of Morning Mist Drive, Tax Map 21, Parcel 239, Section 15A, Lot 56 of the Ocean Pines Subdivision, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 18-49, on the application of Dale Withers, on the lands of Bear Properties LLC, requesting a variance to further reduce the Ordinance prescribed minimum lot widths from 61.48 feet to 55 feet (a further encroachment of 6.48 feet) on non-conforming Lots 2 and 3 associated with a proposed boundary line adjustment of Lots 1, 2 & 3 in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-122(c)(1)A, ZS 1206(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 10344 Exeter Road, approximately 967 feet south of Rumgate Road, Tax Map 21, Parcel 8, Section A, Block 9, Lots 2 & 3 of the Cape Isle of Wight Subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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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 18, 2018, or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. Line No Year 724-18 2004 742-18 2003 750-18 1998 771-18 1999 793-18 2006
Make FORD PONTIAC FORD TOYOTA CHRYSLER
Model EXPLORER GRAND AM ESCORT CAMRY PT CRUISER
Color RED RED GREEN TAN GOLD
Style TK 4D SW 4D SD
VIN Mileage 1FMZU77KX4UC19750 N/A 1G2NF52F73C260308 N/A 1FAFP15P6WW160834 152854 4T1BG22K4XU559306 N/A 3A8FY68B96T348315 N/A
All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-10/18/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ OCD-10/25/2t _________________________________
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Engineering Services for Dredging an Entrance Channel and Boat Basin Channel at Public Landing in Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide Worcester County with permits, construction plans, specifications, construction cost estimates, bid documents and construction services for the dredging of the entrance channel and boat basin channel at Public Landing, in Worcester County, Maryland. The work shall be completed under the direction of a professional engineering firm with a minimum of five (5) years documented experience in the design of dredging projects and marine construction related work. The work shall be completed within One Hundred Twenty (120) calendar days of Notice to Proceed. Proposal specification packages and bid forms may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Interested bidders are encouraged to attend a pre-bid conference to be held on site at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at the Public Landing Boat Basin, located at the northern terminus of Public Landing Wharf Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, November 26, 2018 in the Office of the County Commis-
sioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Proposal for Public Landing Dredging Engineering Services" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, proposals will be forwarded to the Department of Recreation and Parks for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the proposal, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all proposals, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever proposal they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best proposal, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Tom Perlozzo, Recreation and Parks Director, at 443-944-4022, or Bill Rodriguez, Parks Superintendent, at 410-6322144, ext. 2521. OCD-11/1/1t _________________________________
NOTICE 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, MD Thursday November 8, 2018 At 2:00 PM A request has been submitted to instl 40’ vnyl rplcmnt blkhd, 5x40 para dock w/6x23 pier, (1) btlft set up for (2) PWC’s, & (1) btlft w/all assoc poles. Max chwd ext 30’ at 314 Oyster Ln Parcel #8020A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm LLC Owner: Nicholas Wunder PW18-118 A request has been submitted to instl 6x30 pier & (1) btlft w/all assoc poles. Max chwd ext 34’ at 160 Beachcomber Ln Parcel #8020A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm LLC Owner: Bernard Sigwart PW18-119 A request has been submitted to cnstr 6x16 pier & btlft w/assoc piles. Max chwd dist 16’ MHWL at 11610 Shipwreck Rd Unit A Parcel #3916A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Cnstr Owner: Linda & Garry Masters PW18-120 A request has been submitted to rmv ex 5’ wide deck & rplc 96’ of detr blkhd w/vnyl sheetg; cnstr new 3x66 dock & drive (4) moor piles max 15’ chwd of exist blkhd face/MHW/MLW at 620 N Pacific Ave Parcel #9965 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: J Stacey Hart & Assoc Inc Owner: Thomas & Diane Parisi PW18-121 A request has been submitted to instl (1) btlft on exist piles max 30’ chwd of exist blkhd face/MHW/MLW at 13303 Peach Tree Rd Parcel #8020A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: J Stacey Hart & Assoc Inc Owner: Albert & Patricia Vanskiver PW18-122
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PAGE 62 A request has been submitted to constr 6x210 perp pier,10x20 pltfrm, (2) 3x20 finger piers & six moor poles. Chwd 220’ at 4507 Coastal Hwy Parcel #7015 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Permit Ink Owner: S & S Properties PW18-123 A request has been submitted to build 6x16 para dock, MDC 6’ at 907 Edgewater Ave Unit 4 Parcel #3739 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Cnstr Owner: Dennis Barborak PW18-124 OCD-10/25/2t _________________________________ Samuel I. White, PC 5040 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 120 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 JOHN E. DRISCOLL, III, et al Plaintiffs, Substitute Trustees v. GERALD ALAN SHOCKLEY SHARON DENISE TUCKER A/K/A SHARON DENISE TUCKER SHOCKLEY Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil Action No. 23C16000944
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 22nd day of October, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 103 Woodland Court, Snow Hill, MD 21863 will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 19th day of November, 2018, provided a copy of this NOTICE be published at least once a week in each of three successive weeks in the some newspaper of general circulation published in said County before the 12th day of November, 2018. The Report of Sale states the amount of the sale to be $131,250.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-10/25/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 18-4 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 18-4 (Public Safety - Animal Control) was passed by the County Commissioners on October 23, 2018. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § PS 2-101(b). (Amends this subsection of the Animal Control Subtitle of the Public Safety Article to include definitions of the terms "Suitable Shelter", "Tethered", "Restraints" and "Unsafe Weather Conditions" as referenced in the Subtitle.) § PS 2-101(v). (Adds this new
subsection to the Animal Control Subtitle to establish standards for tethering an animal, requiring that such tether must be at least fifteen feet long; prohibiting chain as a restraint; prohibiting certain collars; and requiring a minimum space between the animal’s neck and the collar.) § PS 2-101(w). (Adds this new subsection to the Animal Control Subtitle to establish standards for suitable shelter of animals if left outdoors and unattended; and requiring that animals be brought inside a home or building during unsafe weather conditions.) § PS 2-101(x). (Adds this new subsection to the Animal Control Subtitle to establish that shade must be provided if an animal is to be left outdoors and unattended and the forecasted weather is 85 degrees Fahrenheit or higher; provides that animal shelters shall not be considered shade.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. 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-11/1/3t _________________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17595 Notice is given that the Probate & Family Court for Bristol County, MA appointed Patrick W. Fitzgerald, 1605 Providence Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Paul Fitzgerald who died on December 15, 2016 domiciled in Massachusetts, USA. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Patrick W. Fitzgerald Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills
One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: October 19, 2018 OCD-10/25/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. DOUGLAS M. MCCLELLAND 5104 Coastal Highway Unit 101S Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-18-000224
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 24th day of October, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 5104 Coastal Highway, Unit 101S, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 26th day of November, 2018, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 19th day of November, 2018. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $88,000.00. 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-11/1/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 18-5 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 18-5 (Zoning - Surface Mining) was passed by the County Commissioners on October 23, 2018. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-330(c)(24). (Adds this new subparagraph to the Standards for Surface Mining to provide that the County Commissioners may, by resolution, adopt further standards for reclamation of County-owned surface mining operations.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. 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
NOVEMBER 2, 2018 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-11/1/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 18-6 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 18-6 (County Government - Competitive Bidding Threshold) was passed by the County Commissioners on October 23, 2018. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § CG 4-202(a). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection to revise the bidding threshold to require competitive bidding for any single purchase involving an expenditure of more than twenty-five thousand dollars of County funds.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. 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-11/1/3t _________________________________
NOTICE TO HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS INVITATION TO BID Housing Rehabilitation Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting separate bids for rehabilitation work to be performed on two single-family homes located in the Berlin and Ocean Pines area of Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractors and may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us under the "Bids" drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. The projects are proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and are thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Housing Rehabilitation Bid - No-
NOVEMBER 2, 2018 vember 13, 2018" in the lower lefthand corner. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the bids, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bids they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries regarding the bid specifications shall be directed to the Housing Program Inspector, Dave Walter, at 410-213-2021. All other inquiries shall be directed to Jo Ellen Bynum, Housing Program Administrator, at 410-632-1200, ext. 1171. OCD-11/1/1t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING SOUTH SIDE OF ST. MARTINS NECK ROAD OPPOSITE TODD INDUSTRIAL PARK FIFTH TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 420 has been filed by Hugh Cropper, IV, attorney, on behalf of Ocean Tower Investment, LLC, property owner, for an amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change approximately 2.22 acres of land located on south side of St. Martins Neck Road, directly opposite Todd Industrial Park, in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from E-1 Estate District to A-2 Agricultural District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application. Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2018 at 10:40 A.M. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM ROOM 1101, WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET, SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863-1072 At said public hearing, the Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 420 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve or
Ocean City Today / Public Notices protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance. Maps of the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 420 and the Planning Commission's recommendation which will be entered into the record of the public hearing are on file and are available for inspection at the Department of Development Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm (except holidays). Diana Purnell, President OCD-11/1/1t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED COMMUNITY (RPC) FLOATING ZONE SEA OAKS VILLAGE RPC WESTERLY SIDE OF STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY (MD ROUTE 611) NORTH OF SINEPUXENT ROAD NEAR WEST OCEAN CITY TENTH TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Sections ZS 1-114 and ZS 1-315 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, application has been filed with the Worcester County Commissioners by Sea Oaks Village, LLC to establish a Residential Planned Community (RPC) on property located on the west side of Stephen Decatur Highway (MD Route 611), north of Sinepuxent Road near West Ocean City. Located in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, the property is designated on Tax Map 26 as Parcel 274, Lot 3A. The Worcester County Planning Commission is scheduled to review the Sea Oaks Village Residential Planned Community application at its meeting of November 1, 2018 and will forward its recommendation to the Worcester County Commissioners regarding whether the Residential Planned Community floating zone should be established thereafter. Pursuant to Sections ZS 1-114 and ZS 1-315 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2018 AT 10:30 AM IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING
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NOTICE OF ELECTION Town of Ocean City 2018 Municipal Election The Town of Ocean City is holding the Municipal Election in conjunction with the National Election. Registered Ocean City voters are able to vote in both elections at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Municipal Election will be held in Hall A; the National Election will be held in Hall B. The Mayor and City Council approved free bus service on Election Day. ADA service requests require a 24-hour advanced trip reservation. The building is handicap accessible. Below is a sample ballot for the 2018 Ocean City Municipal Election which includes mayoral candidates, council candidates and a referendum question. FOR MAYOR Joseph T. Hall II Rick Meehan FOR COUNCIL Matthew James Lloyd Martin Emily F. Nock Mark L. Paddack Christopher M. Rudolf
VOTE FOR ONE (1) o o VOTE FOR UP TO THREE (3) o o o o o
Referendum: A fair summary of said question is that Section C-1003(C) of the Town Charter will be amended to allow Town employees who are represented by the Union for certain employees of the emergency medical services division of the Ocean City Department of Emergency Services, and the Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Department, to have binding interest arbitration by an outside arbitrator in collective bargaining matters where the Union and the Town are in disagreement. Binding interest arbitration is defined as the process through which parties negotiating a collective bargaining agreement upon reaching any impasse on one or more terms, call upon a single person acting as an outside third party to resolve the impasse and create the terms of the collective bargaining agreement to which both parties are thereafter bound. A vote for the Union Referendum Question supports allowing a single person acting as an outside third party to resolve an impasse in labor negotiations between the Town and the Union by creating the terms of the collective bargaining agreement to which both sides are thereafter bound. A vote against the Union Referendum Question maintains that Town and Union collective bargaining impasses will continue to be resolved by your elected officials and not by a single person acting as an outside third party. Please contact City Clerk Diana Chavis at 410-289-8842 if you have any questions. Thank you, Local Board of Supervisors of Elections OCD-10/25/2t ____________________________________________________________________ ROOM WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ROOM 1101 ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 At said public hearing the County Commissioners will consider the Residential Planned Community and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve, or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being developed, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of building, construction, landscap-
ing or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance. A map of the proposed area, the staff file on the Residential Planned Community application and the Planning Commission’s file, which will be entered into the record at the public hearing, are on file and available for inspection at the Department of Development Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center - Room 1201, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863, between the hours of 8:00A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (except holidays). In-
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers, 10 William Street, on Ordinance 2018-05. The public is invited to attend and comment. A copy of the proposed Ordinance 2018-05 is available for inspection in Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Ordinance 2018-05 An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of The Town of Berlin, Maryland a Maryland Municipal Corporation, amending Chapter 108, Article I, Section 108-5, entitled “Definitions,” by adding a definition of “Group Home.” OCD-11/1/2t _________________________________ TOWN OF BERLIN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers, 10 William Street, on Ordinance 2018-06. The public is invited to attend and comment. A copy of the proposed Ordinance 2018-06 is available for inspection in Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Ordinance 2018-06 An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of The Town of Berlin, Maryland a Maryland Municipal Corporation, enacting an ordinance permitting a Group Home to be allowed as a conditional use subject to approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals in the B-1 Zoning District subject to area limitations. OCD-11/1/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO WORCESTER COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE PLAN RECLASSIFICATION OF SEWER PLANNING AREA MYSTIC HARBOUR SANITARY SERVICE AREA WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a requested amendment to the Worcester County Comprehensive Water and Sewerage Plan as submitted by Hugh Cropper, IV., on behalf of Sea Oaks Villages, LLC., to reclassify the sewer planning area for a single property to accommodate a proposed Residential Planned Community (RPC) The proposed amendment seeks to change the designation for the property from S-3
(planned to be served within a six to ten year period) to S-1 (planned to be served within two years) and will include information in The Plan for the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area (MHSSA) to include a revised table for Allocation of Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) for sewer service that will accurately reflect the planning and connection activities in the MHSSA. The EDU Allocation Table for the available sewage treatment capacity in the MHSSA will be revised to allocate 63 sewer EDUs to the subject property from a combination of the "Infill and Intensification", "Vacant or Multi-Lot", and "Commercial" categories in Area 1 (north of the airport) to accommodate an RPC that includes 59 townhomes and 24,000 square feet of commercial development. The public hearing on this application will be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2018 at 10:20 a.m. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM Room 1101 County Government Center One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 The case file may be reviewed at the Department of Environmental Programs, Room 1306 - Worcester County Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Interested parties may also call 410-632-1220, ext. 1601. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-11/1/1t _________________________________ NATHANIEL RISCH ESQ MANN & RISCH 101 E. CHESAPEAKE AVENUE, SUITE 100 TOWSON, MD 21286 SMALL ESTATE
sentative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Nathaniel K. Risch, Esq. Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell 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, 2018 OCD-11/1/1t _________________________________ SHAPlRO & BROWN. LLP 10021 Balls Ford Road, Suite 200 Manassas. Virginia 20109 (703) 449-5800 KRISTINE D. BROWN, et al. Trustee(s) Plaintiff(s) vs. COLENE R. BROGAN Defendant(s) Mortgagor(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF WORCESTER, MARYLAND CIVIL NO: C-23-CV-18-000148
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17607 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM MANN Notice is given that Nathaniel K. Risch, Esq., 101 E. Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 100, Towson, MD 21286, was on October 25, 2018 appointed personal representative of the small estate of William Mann who died on July 17, 2018, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal repre-
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, this 29th day of October, 2018 by the Circuit Court for the County of Worcester, Maryland and by the authority thereof, that the sale made by Kristine D. Brown, William M. Savage, Gregory N. Britto, R. Kip Stone and Thomas J. Gartner, Trustees, of the Real Property designated as 20 Sandyhook Road, Berlin, MD 21811, and reported in the above entitled cause, will be finally ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 26th day of November, 2018 next; provided a copy of this order be inserted in Ocean City Digest, P.O. Box 3500, Ocean City, MD 21843 published in said County of Worcester once a week for three successive weeks before the 19th day of November, 2018. The report states the amount of the sale to be $124,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR COUNTY OF WORCESTER True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD
NOVEMBER 2, 2018 OCD-11/1/3t _________________________________ JULIE A. SWANN ESQ LAW OFFICES OF PETER G. ANGELOS, P.C. 100 N. CHARLES STREET, 22ND FLOOR BALTIMORE, MD 21201-3804 SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17611 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY RUTHY TAKACS Notice is given that Barbara Jo Pracko, 11549 Nova Court, Berlin, MD 21811, was on October 29, 2018 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Shirley Ruthy Takacs who died on September 9, 2018, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Barbara Jo Pracko Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell 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, 2018 OCD-11/1/1t _________________________________
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Election endorsements, recommendations Picks for state, resort and county officials, and ballot questions
In researching and assembling these pre-election recommendations of candidates and ballot questions, one thing stood out: this is as good a group of candidates as voters will ever see on the local, county and state ballots. As for the ballot questions themselves, two are easy and one is extremely complicated. Binding arbitration: yes The referendum question on the Ocean City election ballot, in our opinion, won’t do what either side believes or has been saying. It asks voters if they want to amend the city charter to give the local firefighters union binding interest arbitration as part of the collective bargaining process. Simply put, binding interest arbitration means a neutral arbitrator would be
called in to break an impasse in contract negotiations between the city and the union by making the decision for them. The public has been led to believe that one side or the other is 100 percent right, and that can’t be the case. What is a fact is that many career firefighters in the city’s employ don’t like management. They also don’t like having lost their 24-hours-on, 72-hours-off shift schedule in the last round of contract negotiations. Union objections to the shift change was one of the reasons for the impasse in the most recent contract talks, and the union apparently believes binding interest arbitration will help in the next go-round. There’s no guarantee of that, however, because the arbitration hammer swings both ways. Despite assertions that arbitration leads to higher wages, that has not been the case, according to numerous
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studies of public sector pay packages that have been settled by arbitrators and those that were established by collective bargaining alone. Understandably, city officials don’t want to give up control and be told what to do by someone they don’t know. They also say taxpayers will be giving up their voices if the arbitration clause is approved. Not to be overly cynical, but that already happened when collective bargaining was approved, with or without arbitration. It’s our opinion that arbitration will disappoint both sides sooner or later. With that in mind, we’re endorsing binding interest arbitration for the firefighters union. The police union contract includes binding interest arbitration, so it’s hard to deny the same to firefighters. Voting and same day registration: no This ballot question asks if people should be allowed to register to vote and then vote on the same day. We say no. It’s going to be difficult for elections officials, who already have enough to do without having to register voters at the same time. Casino revenue for schools: yes This is the easiest decision people can make on election day. Vote yes on this question. State Senate We recommend the reelection of Sen. Jim Mathias. This is a pragmatic choice, rather than a philosophical one, since his opponent, Del. Mary Beth Carozza, also meets many of our criteria. The fact is a Democratic majority controls the Maryland General Assembly, and the Senate is ruled by Majority Leader Mike Miller. Mathias, a Democrat, has worked within that frame-
work and Miller is known for disfavoring anyone who opposes his agenda. Even though Carozza is qualified and says she will take a bipartisan approach and reach across the aisle, it’s unlikely that the aisle will reach back. House of Delegates For delegate for Dist. 38A, there is no compelling reason to replace incumbent Republican Delegate Charles Otto, while in 38C, we endorse candidate Wayne Hartman, a Republican, who faces no challenge beyond a doubtful write-in campaign. County elections In the Worcester County Commissioner races, we believe Republican Commissioner Bud Church is the right person to represent District 3, which includes West Ocean City and part of Berlin. He has the experience, the ability and the influence necessary to look after this area’s interests. For Ocean Pines, District 5, we endorse Republican Chip Bertino, who seems to be in sync with his constituents and whose regular town meetings ought to be emulated by others. In District 4, we recommend the return of Democrat Virgil Shockley to the seat he held from 1998 to 2014. And in District 1, which encompasses Pocomoke and southern Worcester, we recommend Democrat Josh Nordstrom. In the contest for Register of Wills, we support Chief Deputy Terresa “Terri” Delaney Westcott, who has 18 years of job experience and the endorsement of her predecessor, Charlotte Cathell. Ocean City Mayor and Council One of the rules of making endorsements is whether there is a compelling reason to remove an incumbent. We certainly don’t know of any.
Mayor Rick Meehan is a good spokesman for the resort and he has our endorsement. If you’re going to send someone to the General Assembly to plead Ocean City’s case, he would be the one to call on. This could be especially important, depending on who wins the race for state senator. For council, we’re recommending the return of councilmen Lloyd Martin and Matt James. Martin may be taking an ultra-low-key approach to campaigning, but he has been doing the job and will continue to do it as long as the voters want him to be there. James has done a good job in his first term and, not to be disparaging of the middle-aged and up council members, it’s good to have some youth on that panel of decision makers. Recommending the person to fill the vacancy created by Wayne Hartman’s almost certain election to the House of Delegates is the tough one. We are endorsing Emily Nock, who entered the race later than other candidates. She might not be as wellknown among voters, but she has quite the resume. She’s a businesswoman, is the president of her own company, grew up in Ocean City, her parents were in the lodging industry and she is the national vice-president of the Jaycees International. Attaining that latter position required intelligence, political skills, the ability to address a crowded room and a willingness to work hard. We also believe the Ocean City Council would benefit by having another woman on the dais. Considering that the Ocean City tourism industry — especially the lodging aspect of it — was built mostly by women, we think government ought to reflect that.
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TERRI DELANEY REGISTER OF WILLS “I earnestly endorse Terri Delaney Westcott for Register of Wills. Terri Westcott, who I worked with for approximately 10 years, is the best candidate for Register of Wills and possesses all the needed qualifications.” John D Smack III Former Chief Judge Orphans’ Court Worcester County
I whole heartedly endorse Terri Delaney Westcott for Register of Wills.Terri Westcott (my Chief Deputy Register for over 17 years) is the absolute best candidate for Register of Wills and possesses the qualifications, knowledge and caring temperament to expertly administer the duties of Register starting on the first day of holding office.
ENDORSED BY: Charlotte K. Cathell Worcester County Register of Wills
Charlotte K. Cathell, Current Register of Wills J. Dale Smack, III, Former Chief Judge of Orphans’ Court
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NOVEMBER 2, 2018
Letters to the editor Another take on Pines’ Canada goose situation
An open letter to the Ocean Pines Association General Manager And Board Of Directors, local news media, and any other interested parties Editor, I am an Ocean Pines homeowner of more than 30 years and have lived here full time since 2008. I have acquired three homes here over the years, all occupied by family. I lived in many locations during my life and working career. When the time came that I could buy a vacation home that would eventually be used for retirement, I looked in many places. My husband liked woods and mountains and fireplaces, yet I wanted to be at or near the beach. Neither of us wanted to live in any of the pristine and lovely gated communities we visited over the years – they were all nice, but we were looking for something more natural, more in tune with nature. One of the qualities that drew me to this community was the abundance of trees and water and waterfowl and other wildlife here in a sylvan setting where one could be near the shore. Remarkably, in Ocean Pines it was possible to reside in beauty and serenity equivalent to a nature preserve, and daily to walk and drive among trees and water, and observe all kinds of wildlife. A restorative place hidden away from the hustle and bustle of city life and demanding jobs. Each year, I never failed to marvel at all that exists in this beautiful place. This year, my peace of mind and enjoyment of this community was shattered by the ill conceived and poorly executed decision to massacre hundreds of geese families this spring. I was sickened by this tragedy, utterly shocked and appalled by what occurred. My trust in the OPA leadership and volunteer committees was severely damaged by the secret planning and decision making that occurred with no opportunity for broad community input – especially before taking such a harsh and irrevocable action that destroyed multiple geese families, creatures that I and many other residents had enjoyed having here so much. I am sure that the persons responsible for the goose kill felt that they were making a hard decision that was necessary and unavoidable, and that they believed that the unannounced cover of darkness for the killing was appropriate to avoid chaos and controversy. To this, I say, “how sad, and how wrong.” Because of illness and family commitments, I was unable to attend the open meetings that followed the goose kill. In reading all the news reports and comments, it was clear that a wide
range of strong views existed about what happened. As I pondered the situation and waited for my emotions to subside, I resisted writing letters of outrage and disappointment many times in the months that have followed. But today I would like to go on record to express some alternate views that I hope will be accorded respect and consideration. They are as follows: • The flocks of geese around our ponds and grassy areas in OP are a benefit, not a nuisance. Geese are large and beautiful creatures who mostly mate for life and carefully nurture and guide their young. The sights of two goose parents protecting their newborn chicks and later leading adolescent goslings in processions with a watchful eye, is something wondrous to behold (and a good lesson for humans). It never failed to bring a smile to my face and a brief feeling of peace and good will as I made my way around the community. • The restorative power of nature and animals as an antidote for human stress and angst has been well documented in medical studies. Better than Prozac and pill popping and other selfmedications, the ability to see and interact with nature is a natural healing resource that should be protected, not eradicated. • The various reports of pollution and other health concerns that were circulated as justifications for the killing of the geese flocks overstated the problem and ignored alternative solutions. • Using dogs to harass and chase away the geese won’t solve the “perceived problem” that some have expressed. Furthermore, this action continues to interfere with my rights to enjoy the benefits that geese and other wildfowl have provided to me as a property owner. When I drive by South Pond now, instead of the pleasant sight of geese and ducklings bathing and eating and nesting, I am faced with blaring red signs “Do not feed” and barren, sparsely populated shores intermittently being policed by man and dogs. The whole scene is jarring, and ugly, and unnecessary. Here is what I propose instead: three simple, humane, and safe approaches as follows: • Be a better steward of life and property by making a paradigm shift in the way that the geese are regarded and managed in Ocean Pines. Recognize that the geese are native creatures and should be here to stay, even in abundance. Understand that they provide substantial benefits to the quality of life here. • Manage the issue of goose droppings by using a combination of volunteer cleanups and paid custodial work efforts to clean up as needed in areas where humans gather and walk. This Continued on Page 68
Citizens For Bud Church
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
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Dear Voter,
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 66 is not so difficult as it sounds and would be cheaper and immensely more humane than the ill-advised measures used so far. • Rather than forbid feeding, resume the time-honored activity of allowing people to see and feed the wildfowl. This activity is something amusing, positive and joyful for both adults and children in today’s polarized and often angry, stressed out world. (One of my earliest and most pleasant childhood memories was being taken by my parents to feed the geese who gathered by a large body of water near National Airport in Washington.) Speaking only for myself, but with hope and some confidence that there are others out there who will agree with me, I would be willing to have a small portion of my association dues be allocated to wildfowl cleanup (just
as is done for people cleanup). If this action cannot receive sufficient public support to go forward as a regularly budgeted expense, I would be willing to contribute out of my own pocket to a true “conservation and environmental protection program” that uses a combination of contributed funds, part-time hired help, and common sense cleanup measures rather than a cruel and ineffective program of organized killing and harassment. I would also be willing to participate in some type of volunteer program that would share the work of cleanup for specified areas. By breaking such yard and walkway efforts into small assigned areas and manageable tasks, OP residents could both enjoy proximity to nature and carry out truly purposeful conservation activity. Perhaps a few local business might also be induced to participate, as is done for some highway cleaning efforts.
What I am not willing to do is to continue to stand silent in dismay and disappointment while changes are made in this community that affect me and others so negatively. Living here has not been the same since the goose kill. The prospects of ever getting back to the pleasant earlier times seem dim unless all involved can find a way to recognize that Ocean Pines waterfowl are one of the benefits of living here, not a nuisance, and deal with them accordingly. I don’t want to move away from Ocean Pines in disappointment and disgust – I want to live here and promote a better life for everyone and everything in the community. Persons who wish to work toward this end are invited to contact me with comments and suggestions via email at skoski43@aol.com. Susan Koski-Grafer Ocean Piness
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REQUESTED Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan FY 2020 through FY 2024 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) 2020 through FY2024. 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 FY2020 through FY2024 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 20, 2018 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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We should be proud of Boardwalk performers
Editor, Everyone during the course of their lives does certain things they are proud of and certain things they are not proud of. Some of us spend a lot of time and money trying to atone. I think the thing I am most proud of in my 69 years is the three years I spent helping with the defense of the human rights of our performers. My comments may seem odd to those of you that latch on and believe in stereotypes, but personally I never met a performer who wasn’t well mannered and gentlemanly like or ladylike. Let me tell you some things that happened during our three hard years of litigation. We all had to appear before Judge Bennett in Federal Court in Baltimore for the culmination of the litigation. Everyone appeared except one plaintiff. Lucian the large violin player had to drive from Florida, where he performs during the winter. His car broke down and I lent him two hundred dollars. At the end of this summer he made a point to see me and repay me before returning to Florida. The council dragged the lawsuit out for three years, spending many hundreds of thousands of our dollars of the town’s money unnecessarily trying to repress these poor proud Boardwalk performers, all due to ego. If it was their own money, they would have acted differently. Every one of our performers that I have met are self-reliant, independent and, although poor, they are very proud of Ocean City and not on the government dole. Many of our visitors who came to Ocean City as children return with their kids and introduce them to the same performers. Like the sand and surf, I hope they are indelibly etched into the future of Ocean City. We should all be proud of our boardwalk artists and performers. Their presence makes us better. I am very proud that I was able to help them, you should be proud of them too. We are busy working with donors Continued on Page 69
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MDOT grant gives more than $30K for resort police
By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2018) Keeping people safe is obviously a priority for the Ocean City Police Department, and the Maryland Department of Transportation recently allocated $30,019 as part of the 2019-2024 Consolidated Transportation Program for police in the hopes of doing just that. Lindsay Richard, public information officer for the department, said the funds would go towards overtime for officers and bike safety lights in the hopes of addressing concerns on the island in an in-depth manner. She said the funds must be used by Sept. 30, 2019. “Traffic safety issues, such as pedestrian and bicycle safety, are a top priority for us in Ocean City, but our officers don’t always have the time to address these issues between calls for service in the busy summer months,” Richard said in an email. Richard said these funds would allow for officers to start a dialogue with bikers and pedestrians to ensure their safety on the streets of Ocean City. “It allows the officer to stop and take time to educate citizens crossing the highway or biking unsafely,” Richard said. The funds will also allow officers to take a proactive approach to prevent unsafe behavior. “Our hope is that by stopping these individuals, we can correct their behavior without having to issue a citation,” Richard said.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 68 to raise money for our Christmas show at the Performing Arts Center on Saturday December 15th at 4PM called Brian’s Christmas Songbook our goal is to raise over $20,000 from donors to keep the cost of the tickets to the show at $10 each. You don’t see the Mid Atlantic Symphony Orchestra for $10, yet it is important to attract families and kids who otherwise would be unable to afford the show. I am looking forward to seeing the voters on election day and giving each of you a flyer and a personal invitation to Brian’s Christmas Songbook. I have been in many of your homes with one or more of my petitions over the last few years. It will be good to see you all again on Election Day, even if you didn’t sign my petition. I look forward to the opportunity to personally wish you a Merry Christmas or Happy Holiday and invite you to our Christmas Show. Tony Christ Ocean City
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Mark Paddack retires from OCPD
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2018) OCPD Sgt. Mark Paddack shared tearful memories from decades on patrol during a City Council work session on Tuesday that also happened to be his last day with the force. “I do have some words to say ... it’s going to take me a few minutes to get through this,” he said. Paddack, who joined OCPD in 1990 and retired this week after nearly three decades in uniform, is currently campaigning for a City Council seat. With his departure from the force at age 57, Paddack would finally be eligible to serve on the council. “I think I did most of my crying this morning when I was putting together my uniform,” he said. “This is the last day I will wear this uniform.” Earlier that day, Paddack said con-
versations with coworkers triggered a flood of emotions as he was “bawling, sitting in a police car on Coastal Highway, acting as a deterrent for speeders.” It took a few years on patrol for Paddack to fully appreciate living in a small town that watches out for its own. “I didn’t know until about eight-toten years on the job just how wonderful the Town of Ocean City and the citizens that live in it are,” he said. “As long as you’re willing to give the shirt off your back to help someone in this town, they will come back and help you.” Paddack was overcome with emotion recalling two-dozen years serving on OCPD’s Quick Response Team. “They serve a vital and critical role in the safety of this town and they don’t get enough credit for what they do,” he said. “The guys that I served with, when the crap hits the fan and it’s for real, these
guys were going to have my back, or I was going to have their back.” Paddack offered a parting gift for Mayor Rick Meehan. “The first gift I would like to give back to the town ... is a pair of my handcuffs,” he said. “I’ve carried these handcuffs for 30 years. Back then we had to buy our own [but] today, through negotiations, the city provides us with handcuffs.” Noting the innumerable wrists the cuffs have been around, Paddack offered the mayor one caveat. “I want you to have these to hang in your office, [but] I don’t have a key for them,” he quipped. Paddack said lending assistance to the community comes with one expectation. “I’ll give you the shirt off my back, just don’t ever let me down,” he said. “I am now a citizen and no longer a policeman of Ocean City.”
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County approves radio agreement
By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2018) An agreement between the state and county to transmit programs from the state’s 700MHz radio system was unanimously approved during last Tuesday’s Worcester County Commissioners meeting. Fred Webster, director of emergency services, said the proposal would allow select state radio programs of “mostly interoperable talk groups” to air on the county’s 700 MHz system. “This formalizes an agreement to move forward with that and have those interoperable talk groups put into the all-county radios,” Webster said. The state-run station, Maryland First Responder Radio System Team, allows for statewide communication in the event a situation warrants it, according to the Maryland Department of Information Technology website. State police and other agencies operate the radio systems, according to the proposal. Personnel in Deep Creek Lake, in Western Maryland, can broadcast information to Ocean City, according to the state’s website. Commissioner Chip Bertino made the motion to approve the agreement, which was seconded by Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw.
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Community fundraises after fire
By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2018) A crowdsourcing fundraiser for a displaced family after a house fire Sunday night netted more than $24,000. A Facebook fundraiser page started Monday by 31-year-old Steffan Webster, of Salisbury, raised $24,175 as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the Facebook page. He said he set a preliminary goal of $5,000, “thinking that was lofty,” but added his expectations were quickly exceeded. “It’s kind of gone viral within our little community,” he said. “It’s been shared so many times.” As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, there have been 382 people who’ve donated to the online campaign, according to the Facebook page. The post has also been
shared on a myriad of agency Facebook pages, including the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and the Showell Volunteer Fire Department. Webster said he met homeowner Lora Luzier through work and has known the family for about five years. He spoke highly of the Lozier’s community involvement and said he wasn’t surprised “that people want to step up and help them.” For Webster, he said the decision to create the fundraiser was “a no brainer.” “Lora was always there for me whenever we were going through stuff,” he said. “So it’s the least I could do to then return the favor, and be there for her and her family when they needed it.” The Showell Volunteer Fire Department responded to the fire Sunday
night at the home on Murray Road in Whaleyville, according to a Facebook post. It took more than five hours to extinguish the flames, and the home sustained “severe damage.” It’s unclear what caused the fire, but it started in the garage and moved into the home, according to the fire department’s Facebook post. Flames could be seen from the house as firefighters arrived. Several agencies were then dispatched to the scene of the two-alarm fire including the Berlin Fire Company, Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department and the Ocean Pines Fire Department, according to fire officials. To donate, visit the Luzier’s fundraising campaign website at www.facebook.com/donate/696659067374909/10156558161 666259.
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Election Day: Who’s running and where to vote whether the firefighter’s union, IAFF Local 4269, should be able to pursue binding interest arbitration if it reaches an impasse with the City Council’s negotiators in the collective bargaining process. Voting for the local Ocean City election also will take place in the convention center. There two halls: A & B. A representative from the convention center said someone would be on site to assist voters in finding their correct polling locations. Ocean City will offer free bus rides from 6:20 a.m. to 11:35 p.m. on Election Day. Buses will run every 15 minutes on Coastal Highway. They will stop at 39th and 42nd streets northbound and 41st Street southbound, which are the closest to the convention center On Election Day, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find your designated polling place by visiting the Maryland State Board of Elections’ website at https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/PollingPlaceSearch. • District/precinct 1-1: Pocomoke Community Center, 1410 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD 21851. Call the center at 410-957-4200 for more information. • District/precinct 1-2: First Baptist Church, 5912 Taylor Landing Road, Girdletree, MD 21829. Call the church
at 410-632-1153 for more information. • District/precinct 2-1: Shiloh United Methodist Church, 2655 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD 21851. Call the church at 410-9570197 for more information. • District/precinct 2-2: Snow Hill Middle School, 522 Coulbourne Lane, Snow Hill, MD 21863. Call the school at 410-632-5240 for more information. • District/precinct 2-3: Newark Volunteer Fire Company, 8338 Newark Road, Newark, MD 21841. Call the fire company at 410-632-3980 for more information. • District/precinct 2-5: Stephen Decatur Middle School, 9815 Seahawk Road, Berlin, MD 21811. Call the school at 410-632-3400 for more information. • District/precinct 3-1: Ocean City Elementary School, 12828 Center Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842. Call the school at 410-632-5370 for more information. • District/precinct 3-2: Ocean City Lions Club, 12534 Airport Road, Berlin, MD 21811. Call the organization at 410603-6457 for more information. • Districts/precincts 2-4 and 3-3: Berlin Intermediate School, 309 Franklin Ave., Berlin, MD 21811. Call the school at 410-632-5320 for more information. • District/precinct 4-1: Snow Hill Elementary School, 515 Coulbourne
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Continued from Page 1 District 6 Commissioner Madison “Jim” Bunting and District 7 Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic are each running unopposed. This election cycle’s referendum question asks voters whether they are for or against a constitutional amendment for funding as “the State Constitution currently authorizes video lottery operation licenses for the primary purpose of raising money for public education.” Another question asks voters whether they are for or against sameday voter registration at polling places on Election Day. In the separate Ocean City municipal election, voters will decide who will fill three open seats on the City Council. Incumbent Matt James is running for reelection and Council President Lloyd Martin is seeking his fifth term. Insurance company president Emily Nock, Ocean City Police Sgt. Mark Paddack and businessman and part-time legislative assistant Christopher Rudolf are also running for seats on the council. Hartman’s campaign for delegate left a vacancy on the council. The incumbent mayor, Rick Meehan, also is running for reelection against former councilman Joe Hall II. Resort voters also are being called on to decide a referendum question on
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The Vienna Award, later declared null by Treaty of Paris
By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Nov. 2, 2018) This week, 80 years ago, representatives of Czecho-Slovakia and the Kingdom of Hungary laid their conflicting territorial claims before the German and Italian foreign ministers for resolution. This situation arose, like many of Europe’s problems, from the unfinished business of World War I. At the end of “The Great War,” the victorious Western European Nations imposed a peace upon the defeated Central Powers. A different document was executed with each country. With Germany, it was the Treaty of Versailles. With Austria, it was the Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. With Hungary, it was the Treaty of Trianon. With Bulgaria, it was the Treaty of Neuilly-sur-Seine. With the Turks, it was the Treaty of Lausanne. These Treaties were meant to emasculate the defeated countries even further. All were stripped of territory and population, and made to pay reparations to the victors. By the 1930s, the Kingdom of Hun-
Ocean City Today gary was ruled by Adm. Miklòs Horthy, whose title was, “His Serene Highness the Regent of The Kingdom of Hungary.” The admiral served as the regent for a nonexistent monarchy, in a country without a coast. For much of the regent’s reign, during the inter-war years, the Hungarian government, like the German government, attempted to reverse provisions of the Treaty of Trianon. While the Germans focused the world’s attention on Czecho-Slovakian Sudetenland, the Hungarians were casting a covetous eye on much, if not all, of Slovakia. For almost 900 years, Slovakia had been part of the Kingdom of Hungary. As a matter of fact, after the Turks occupied Budapest in the 16th Century, the Hungarian capital was located in the City of Pozsony, or Pressburg in German —now known as Bratislava — the Capital of Slovakia. Part of the “Munich Agreement” required Czecho-Slovakia to resolve territorial disputes with Hungary and Poland, regarding those areas of Czecho-Slovakia with substantial Hungarian and Polish populations. The disputes were to be resolved within three months of the execution of the Munich Agreement. If not resolved within those three months, then the matters would be referred to arbitration, with the arbiters to be from Germany, Italy, France and the United Kingdom.
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As the result of the Munich Agreement, Slovakia received autonomy on Oct. 6, and on Oct. 11 Sub-Carpathian Rus(Ruthenia) received the same status. Father Josef Tiso, a Catholic Priest, became prime minister of Slovakia and Avhustyn Voloshyn became the head of the Sub-Carpathian autonomous region. The Munich Agreement also changed the name from Czechoslovakia to Czecho-Slovakia to reflect the autonomy which Slovakia had acquired. On Oct. 1, Hungary demanded that Czecho-Slovakia begin the contemplated negotiations. The negotiations took place in the Slovakian city of Komárno from Oct. 9 to Oct. 13, 1938. Komárno is situated on the northern bank of the Danube, which constitutes the boundary between Hungary and Slovakia. Before Trianon, Komárno had been part of the Hungarian City of Komárom which, until then, had occupied both sides of the Danube. Today, the city of Komárno has a population of 40,000, 60 percent of whom are Hungarians. The negotiations occurred on a ship anchored in the Danube. Representing the autonomous Government of Slovakia was Prime Minister Father Tiso, Minister of Justice Ferdinand Ďurčanský, and Gen. Rudolph Viest. The Central Government of Czecho-Slovakia was represented by Dr. Ivan Krno, the Political Director of the Ministry of Foreign Af-
fairs. Sub-Carpathian Rus was represented by Minister Ivan Párkányi, while the Hungarian delegation was led by Foreign Minister Kálmán Kánya, and Minister of Education and future Prime Minister, Count Pál Teleki. The Hungarian Delegation had been instructed not to negotiate, but rather to demand. The Hungarians demanded a portion of Slovakia that included 550,000 Hungarians and 432,000 Slovaks, which was about 23 percent of the total population. The Hungarians further demanded that the population of the remaining territory vote as to whether they wanted to be a part of Hungary. In the meantime, as a token of good will, the Czecho-Slovakian delegation offered the railway village of Slovenské Nové Mesto, which today has a population of less than 1,100, and the 700-year-old town of Šahy, on the border, which today has a population of 7,500. Both were occupied by Hungary on Oct. 12. In response to the Hungarian demand, the Czecko-Slovaks offered to create an autonomous Hungarian territory within Slovakia. After that was rejected by the Hungarians as a “joke,” the Czecho-Slovakian delegation submitted several other proposals, which were also rejected. Finally, on Oct. 13, the Hungarians declared the negotiations had failed and asked the four signatories of the Munich Agreement to adjudicate.
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When the United Kingdom and France decided not to participate, that left the arbiters as German Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop and Italian Foreign Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano, who was also Mussolini’s sonin-law. In the meantime, Hungary began to mobilize and Czecho-Slovakia declared “Martial Law” in the areas bordering Hungary. Foreign Minister Kánya told Hitler that Hungary was ready to fight. Hitler replied that if Hungary began a war, nobody would help it, and that, under no circumstances, would Hungary receive Pressburg/Bratislava/Pozsony, because it was largely German and the Germans did not want to live under Hungarian rule. Of course, the Hungarians also recognized that any war could be disastrous for Hungary. On Oct. 17, Poland weighed in with a proposal to partition Sub-Carpathian Rus among it, Hungary and Romania. This idea was quickly rejected by Romania, which offered military support for Czecho-Slovakia (the Rumanians disliked the Hungarians, and were themselves wrangling with Hungary over Transylvania). This area of Czecho-Slovakia was all that separated Poland and Hungary and both desired a common border. However, Germany was unwilling to approve such a move, unless Poland gave up the Danzig Corridor, separating East Prussia from the rest of Ger-
Ocean City Today many, which it was not willing to do. In the meantime, Czecho-Slovakia, on Oct. 22, made a substantial offer of territory to Hungary, which was rejected, after which Czecho-Slovakia agreed to arbitrate. On Oct. 29, 1938, Czecho-Slovakia and Hungary officially asked Germany and Italy to arbitrate and declared, in advance, that they would abide by the results of the arbitration. At noon on Nov. 2, 1938, in the Belvedere Palace in Vienna, representatives from Czecko-Slovakia and Hungary began presenting their cases to Foreign Ministers Ribbentrop and Ciano. Making the case for Hungary was Foreign Minister Kánya and Education Minister Count Teleki. Representing Czecho-Slovakia was its Foreign Minister, Frentišek Chvalkovský and Dr. Krno, now Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary. Sub-Carpathian Rus was represented by its Prime Minister Voloshyn, while Prime Minister Father Tiso and Justice Minister Durčanský appeared for Slovakia. Luftwaffe Field Marshal Hermann Göring was also present. Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop prevented Prime Ministers Tiso and Voloshyn from speaking, since they were represented by Czecho-Slovakia, which presented its case primarily through Dr. Krno. Prior to the arbitration, the Hungar-
ians had traveled to Rome and met with Count Ciano and convinced him that it was in Italy’s best interest to promote Hungary’s interests. The CzechoSlovaks had gone to Berlin, met with von Ribbentrop, and thought they had him in their pockets, and that he would be protecting their interests. But when the two foreign ministers retired to deliberate, Count Ciano clearly had the upper hand in preparation and intelligence. When the two foreign ministers announced their decision, it was clear that von Ribbentrop had failed to protect the Czecho-Slovakian interests. The award to Hungary was 7,411 square miles, containing approximately 1,060,000 inhabitants and included the City of Košice, which became the Hungarian city of Kassa, and which had been the second largest city in Slovakia. When, in 1944, Hungary was occupied by German troops, the entire Jewish population of 12,000 was shipped out for “resettlement.” Today, it has a population of more than 225,000. It was also the burial place of Hungarian National Hero, Count Ferenc Rákóczi II. Although Czecho-Slovakia did retain the cities of Bratislava/Pozsony/Pressberg and Nitra, the bottom line was that Slovakia lost 21 percent of its territory, 20 percent of its industry, more than 30 per-
PAGE 77 cent of its arable land, 27 percent of its power stations, 28 percent of its extractable iron-ore, more than 50 percent of its vineyards, 35 percent of its swine, and 580 miles of railway tracks. The Royal Hungarian Army moved in and occupied the area between Nov. 5 and Nov. 10, 1938. On Nov. 8, the Regent entered Kassa. The admiral related that, “As I passed along the roads, people embraced one another, fell upon their knees, and wept with joy because liberation had come to them at last, without war, without bloodshed.” Within the month, all the Czechs had left Kassa and only about 12,000 Slovaks remained, with the rest of the population being Hungarian. On Nov. 12, 1938, the Hungarian Parliament enacted legislation incorporating the new territories into Hungary. Now, Hungarians were in charge and the Slovaks and the remaining Czechs were in the minority and were treated as such. When, on March 14, 1939 Slovakia declared its independence, Hitler informed Hungary that it was allowed to occupy the rest of Carpathian Rus., but nothing more. But it could not help itself. On March 15, it occupied a small part of Slovakia. When that did not provoke any adverse response, it moved further, and on March 23 launched a larger attack on eastern Slovakia. Eventually the Germans made Continued on Page 80
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OBITUARIES THOMAS ANTHONY COSSENTINO Ocean City Thomas Anthony Cossentino, age 83, passed away on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. Tom was born in Washington, D.C. in 1935 and moved to Baltimore as a child. In his early teens, he began his career as a heavy equipment operator with the John T. Cossentino Matricciani Company and then joined the Marine Corp to serve his country. Before his honorable discharge, Tom was awarded a National Defense Service Medal. When returning home he continued working with the Matricciani Company for a total of 33 years. He then joined his brother’s company, Cossentino Contracting, where he worked for many years while raising his family. Tom not only loved his work but also greatly enjoyed gardening, exercising and stone masonry work. When he retired he moved to Ocean City, Maryland. He loved planting flowers, vegetables and creating beautiful gardens and backyard landscapes to include a magnitude of nautical and religious sculptures. Tom’s greatest love was of his family. He enjoyed bragging about the success of his children and ultimate love of his grandsons. Tom is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann Marie (Winterling) Cossentino. He is survived by sons, Thomas Cossentino Jr. and wife, Jeanne, and Charles Cossentino and wife, Joyce; daughter, Lisa Diesel Stevens and husband, Dan; brothers, Jack and wife, Donna, Albert Cossentino, sisters; Patricia Cossentino, Gloria Owen and husband Clyde, seven grandchildren; Tony Diesel and wife, Robyn, Nick Diesel, John Cossentino, Thomas
Ocean City Today Cossentino and wife, Jennifer, CJ Cossentino, Chris Cossentino and Cody Cossentino; and one greatgrandchild, Noelle Diesel. A funeral service was held on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018 at Holy Savior Catholic Church. Father Esposito officiated. Interment followed at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Coastal Hospice at P.O. Box 1733 Salisbury, Maryland 21802. JOSEPH BURTON RESNICK Ocean City Joseph Burton Resnick passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Joseph is survived by his loving life partner, Jennifer Morse; his stepson, Christopher Morse and daughter, Chloe Resnick, all of Ocean Joseph Resnick City, Maryland. He is also survived by his parents, Philip and Donna Resnick of Taylor Mill, Kentucky; his brother, Brooks Resnick (Danielle) of Piedmont, South Carolina; and sisterin-law, Samantha Bergenty (Todd) of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, along with three nephews, Ashton, Brylan and Colton. Also surviving is his trusty dog, Snax, which he always walked faithfully. Joseph worked as a technician for 5 Star Plumbing, Heating and Cooling. Joseph always thought of them as family. He was an amazing husband and father, an incredible friend and a genuinely good guy. There are no words
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to describe the sense of loss and grief without him. A celebration of Joseph’s life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 from 2-5 p.m. at the American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation and Funeral Service a division of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 504 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Visit www.easternshorecremation.com to express condolences to the family. OTTIS J. BAKER Bishopville Ottis J. Baker, age 64, of Bishopville, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 at Coastal Hospice At The Lake in Salisbury. He was born in Milford, Delaware, and was the son of the late Robert F. and Madeline R. (Bunting) Baker. He had been a poultry live haul crew Ottis Baker leader for many years. He is survived by two daughters, Krista S. Baker of Fruitland and April Baker; two brothers, Allan Baker and Robert Baker, both of Bishopville; two grandchildren, Blaire Beaver and Rylee Baker and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Friday, Oct. 26 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with Rev. Bill Cropper officiating. Burial was in Ebenezer Cemetery in Bishopville. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Diabetes Association, 2002 Clipper Park Rd, Suite 110, Baltimore, MD 21211. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. VINCENT A. LEKOSKI Charlotte, North Carolina Vincent A. Lekoski of Charlotte, North Carolina, and formerly of Warwick, New York, and Ocean Pines, Maryland, a retired business owner, entered into rest on Oct. 20, 2018. He was 87 years old. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Vinny, as he was known to family and
friends, was the son of the late Aloysius and Alfrieda Lekoski. Vinny was the retired owner of Stan’s Liquors in Warwick, New York, a family-owned business. He spent his life working in retail managing the family’s grocery/hardware store and a self-service gas station before taking sole proprietorship of the liquor store. Vinny and his wife, Adele, were active volunteers in all the communities in which they lived. He was a member of St. Stephen, the First Martyr RC Church, the Warwick Jaycees, the Warwick Valley Rotary Club, and the China Road Hunting Club in New York. He was also a member of St. John Neumann RC Church, the Knights of Columbus Council 9053, the Polish American Club of Delmarva, and the Ocean City Surf Anglers Club in Ocean City, Maryland. In remembering their beloved father, the family wrote: “Vincent Lekoski was a good man. He loved his wife of 66 years, his three children and three grandchildren. He was kind, compassionate and was a man of faith. He was a small business owner with a strong work ethic that he instilled in his two daughters and son. “Vinny” loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He had a boat and enjoyed hours on the waters of Greenwood Lake and Cape May. He was a craftsman with a wicked attention to detail. He made sure we all knew how to check the oil in our cars before a long trip. Vinnie was proud of his Polish heritage and he and Adele made sure the Polish Club’s annual picnic was a huge success. He and Adele had wonderful friends and neighbors who brought love and laughter to their homes in Warwick, Cape May and Ocean City. Vinny loved his John Wayne movies, a good Black Russian cocktail, and a good steak or any Polish cuisine. Most of all, Vincent Lekoski was our dad who loved us very much.” Vinny is survived by Adele, his wife of 66 years; daughter, Judy Lekoski of Charlotte, North Carolina; daughter and son-in-law, Lori Lekoski and Jack Tosi of Burke, Virginia; and son and
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daughter-in-law, Rick and Emily Lekoski of Charlotte, North Carolina; three grandchildren, Matthew and Marissa Tosi and Mitchell Lekoski; sister, Marie Lekoski of Brooklyn, New York, sister-in-law, Carol Lekoski of Elmhurst, New York; as well as several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to: Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Attn: Charity Committee: Tom Irwin, or St. John Neumann Church, 11211 Beauchamp Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811. A service to celebrate Vinny’s life will be held by the family. Condolences may be sent to the following email address: jleurich@gmail.com. GERALD THOMAS MARSHALL Ocean Pines/Seaford Gerald Thomas Marshall, age 89, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018 at Manor House in Seaford. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Lester and Louise Cilleruelo Marshall. He is survived by his wife, Irene Spitz Marshall, and children, Timothy J. Marshall of Barrington, New Jersey, Julie A Marshall of Lewes, Delaware, and Susan M. Marshall of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. There are three nephews. Also preceding him in death was a sister, Rosalie Ehrlich. Mr. Marshall had served in the United States Army. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Rider University, and had worked as a general manager for Texaco. After retiring, he and his wife moved to Ocean Pines where he was a member of the Ocean Pines Golf and Yacht Club, Ocean City Golf and Yacht Club, and the Community Church at Ocean Pines. Interment will be private. A donation in his memory may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
JUDITH ELIZABETH LEMON Ocean Pines Judith Elizabeth Lemon, age 71, surrounded by her loved ones, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William P. Deacon and Elizabeth Staunton Deacon. She is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Deacon John G. Lemon, Jr.; their two daughters, Monica Zink and her husband, Andy, of Mt. Airy, Maryland, and Christina Netzel of Richmond, Virginia; and three grandchildren, Ashley Zink, Sean Netzel, II and Braden Netzel. Also surviving are siblings, Scott Deacon and his wife, Ginny, Richard Deacon, Gerard Deacon and his wife, Debra, and Loretta Cobbs and her husband, Richard, all of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and several nieces and
Ocean City Today nephews. Mrs. Lemon was a homemaker and office manager. She was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Olney, Maryland where she had served Judith Lemon as an Eucharistic minister, and member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Ocean Pines. She had been a volunteer at the Shirley Grace Pregnancy Center where she knitted blankets and hats for babies. Visitation and prayers were held at the Burbage Funeral Home on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. A mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018 at St. Peters Catholic Church in Olney. Rev. Thomas Kalita officiated. Interment followed in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory may be made to: Wounded Warriors Project, 1120 G Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20005. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. DARREN LEE ROBERTS Canton, Georgia Darren Lee Roberts, 47, passed away peacefully at his home in Canton, Georgia with his family on Oct. 2,
2018. The Darren Roberts Celebration of Life Gathering, hosted by Todd Wampler, will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 until 1 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 at the Harborside Bar and Grill, 12841 Harbor Rd., West Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Darren is survived by spouse, Shamice Roberts; daughter, Lauren Elizabeth Roberts; step-daughter, Lauren-Ashley Baldwin; brothers, Andrew DeCoster (Irina), David Cutlip, Michael Cutlip, and Bill Lancaster (Travis); sisters, Stephanie Adams (Leon), and Jennifer Lancaster Lesczynski (Rich Thompson); parents, Elizabeth Ann Levy, Judy Bonar, and David Bonar (Patricia); nephews, Nolan DeCoster, Chase DeCoster, Jack Lesczynski, Nicholas Lesczynski, Drew Lesczynski, Logan Cutlip, Daniel DeCoster, and Lincoln Lancaster; and nieces, Sarah Shahan, Samantha Shahan, and Anastasia DeCoster. The family of Darren Roberts wishes to extend our sincere thanks to WellStar Medical Group, WellStar Kennestone Hospital Collaborative Care, WellStar Kennestone OrthoSport, NW Georgia Oncology Centers, WellStar Infusion Center, WellStar Community Hospice, and WellStar Concierge Services. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American
PAGE 79 Cancer Society for Basal and Squamous Cell Carcinoma Research (www.cancer.org). PAUL E. TAYLOR, SR. Bishopville Paul E. Taylor, Sr., age 77, of Bishopville, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Paul was born in Ocean City and was the son of the late Roland and Leona (Dunn) Taylor. He was a self-employed painter. He Paul Taylor, Sr. was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, American Legion Post #166 in Ocean City, a member and past commander of VFW Post 8296. He also served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carolyn E. Taylor; three sons, Paul E. Taylor Jr. (Katie) of Baltimore, Brad L. Taylor of Bishopville and David Nibblett (Michelle) of Salisbury; two daughters, Loretta A. Sard of Bishopville and Mary H. Weitzel of Florida; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandchild, Matthew Weitzel. A funeral service was held on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 at Zion United Continued on Page 80
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 79 Methodist Church in Bishopville with Rev. Paul Sherwood officiating. Burial was in Zion Church Cemetery. A viewing was held on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: Bishopville Vol. Fire Dept., P.O. Box 350, Bishopville, Maryland 21813. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. HILDA PEREZ Ocean Pines Hilda was a wonderful woman whose kindness, warmth and love of life permeated everyone who ever had the pleasure to know her. She was an amazing wife, mom, daughter, sister and friend. She passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, peacefully at her summer home in Ocean Pines, Maryland. Hilda was born in Spain in a small town called Doade from the region of Galicia, to Alfredo Lopez de la Fuente and Carmen Rodriguez on Dec. 23, 1933. She arrived in the U.S. from Spain with her husband of 54 years, Cesar Perez, and together they built a successful restaurant business. She was a longtime resident of 60 years of Woodley Park in Washington, D.C. and was a longtime member of
St. Thomas Apostle Church. For 26 years, she dedicated her time to The National Democratic Committee in the area of marketing and fundraising. Family and friends Hilda Perez were Hilda’s love and joy. She loved to entertain and host dinner parties at her home. For many years, Hilda would visit Spain to rekindle ties with close family and friends. She was very active and loved being outdoors, taking long walks with her husband and grand dog, Sugar Baby. Hilda was renowned for her cooking and baking skills and was always eager to try out a new recipe. Her other passions included: aerobics, crossword puzzles, autobiographies, crocheting, knitting, sewing, travel, board games, theatre, church volunteer, gardening (especially in love with her persimmon and fig trees), one penny slot machines, the Washington Redskins, Real Madrid and her beloved iPad. Loved ones that cleared the path for Hilda are her husband, father and mother. Loved ones that will miss Hilda until they meet again are her son, Cesar A. Perez; daughter, Lisa Perez; sister, Dalia Lopez; brother-inlaw, Lino Gonzalez; nieces and nephews, Dalima, Lino Jr, Alfredo,
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Soledad, Lino III, Carlos, Alma, and several cousins and a host of friends. Hilda requested a private funeral with her family and close friends. The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for her over the past year in a half. Donations may be made to the ALS Association (www.alsinfo.org) and to Coastal Hospice (www.coastalhospice.org). Her smile, laughter, compassion, elegance, empathy, wisdom, wit and sense of humor will all be missed, but never forgotten. BARBARA W. LEWIS Selbyville Barbara W. Lewis, age 87, of Selbyville, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2018 at the home of her daughter in Berlin. Barbara was born in Salisbury and was the daughter of the late Goldsborough and Virginia (Brittingham) Welch. She was homemaker, mother and Barbara Lewis grandmother and a member of St. Matthews By The Sea United Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Terry S. Hokanson and husband, Rolfe, of Berlin and Jana L. Moss and husband, Dr. Kim Moss, of Sykesville, Maryland; four grandchildren, Shelby Kaminsky, Tim Kaminsky, Corey Moss and Eric Moss; and two greatgrandchildren, Connor Newberry and Noah Kaminsky. A funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 at St. Matthews By The Sea Church in Fenwick Island with Rev. Bruce Miller officiating. Friends may call an hour before the service. Burial will be private at Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: St. Matthews By The Sea United Methodist Church, 1000 Coastal Hwy., Fenwick Island, Delaware 19944, or Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802. Condolences may be sent by visiting www,bishophastingsfh.com. MICHAEL WILLIAM HENDERSON Ocean Pines Michael William Henderson, age 82, of Ocean Pines, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2018 at his home. Michael was born in Paterson, New Jersey and was the son of the late William and Marie (Ferrer) Henderson. He was a retired physical eEducation teacher and coach from the Emerson School System Jr./Sr. High School. He was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church and past president of NAWCC. He coached high school basketball and formed a Wednesday paddleball group in
NOVEMBER 2, 2018 Ocean Pines. He also served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Mary C. Henderson; two sons, Michael W. Henderson Jr. and wife, Sara, M. Henderson of Rutherford, New Jersey and Matthew Henderson and wife, Heather, of Midland Park, New Jersey; three daughters, Mary Beth Henderson of Warwick, New York, Donna Spatidol of Cape Cod, Massachusetts and Sharon Henderson of New Canaan, Connecticut; one sister, Judy Coltti of South Carolina; and one brother, Peter Henderson of Vernon, New Jersey; step-son, Bradley Heine and wife, Jill, of Manasquan, New Jersey; and a step-daughter, Kimberly Hess and husband, Raymond, of South Riding, Virginia; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Henderson. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 at St. John Neumann, 11211 Beauchamp Road in Berlin with Rev. Joseph Cocucci officiating. A viewing will be held one hour before the mass. Burial will be in Garden of The Pines Cemetery in Berlin. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.
WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 77 the Hungarians stop, but not before Hungary had gobbled another 770 square miles, with another 70,000 inhabitants. Later in the war, when it came time to draft, non-Hungarians received “special” attention, leading the Hungarian Prime Minister Miklós Kállay to say, after the Second Hungarian Army was destroyed by the Red Army at the Battle of the Don, “Thank God the losses of the Hungarian Army did not, to an appreciable extent, touch the substance of the Hungarian Nation, because the non-Hungarian nationalities have lost more lives.” During the War, the Allies declared the Vienna Award null and void. This was confirmed in the Treaty of Paris with Hungary. The Treaty of Paris was executed on Feb. 10, 1947, a provision of which stated that, “...the decisions of the Vienna Award of Nov. 2, 1938 are declared null and void.” NEXT WEEK: KRISTALLNACHT 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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The Worcester Prep boys’ and girls’ cross country teams both won Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship titles last Wednesday on their home course in Berlin.
Worcester Prep XC squads win ESIAC championships
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 2, 2018) Worcester Prep runners dominated the girls’ and boys’ races last Wednesday during the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference cross country championship meet in Berlin. “I think everybody got their best time of the season, if not, I think most got their personal best, which was fantastic,” Prep Coach Keith Geiger said. “It’s a great way to end the year when everyone’s running their best. That’s kind of what you want in sports, to finish the year strong.” Worcester Prep, Delmarva Christian and Salisbury School participated in the meet. The top four runners to cross the finish line in the boys’ race were from Worcester. Leading the pack was sophomore Graham McColgan. He completed the race in 17:56. “I definitely wanted to get under 18 minutes, that was a goal of mine all season. I pushed it to my limits,” he said. “I feel like the whole team did really well overall.” Finishing the boys’ race first earned McColgan the Runner of the Year award. “My first year running to win that, I
feel like that’s a big deal,” he said. “It’s a great accomplishment. It’s super exciting.” Coming in second through fourth place for the Mallards were sophomore Connor Carpenter (18:21), junior captain Enzo Zechiel (19:45) and junior Frank Carter (20:11). Worcester’s fifth runner, junior Gavin Hentschel, crossed the finish line in seventh place overall (20:18). Prep freshman Myranda Beebe won the girls’ competition in 21:43. She earned the female Runner of the Year award. “I was thinking about that the whole time I was running. I just wanted to finish and do good, so I’m really proud,” she said. “It was so exciting. Just seeing everyone cheer was so cool. I was struggling in the first mile, but after that I felt pretty good throughout the whole thing. I got a PR so I was happy about that, too.” Rounding out the top five runners for Worcester were junior captain Ashley Laws (second, 23:42), junior Quinn McColgan (third, 23:45), senior captain Hannah Merritt (sixth, 25:22) and sophomore Anna Dashiell (eighth, 26:32). The top six finishers in each race received All-Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference awards.
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Worcester Prep sophomore Graham McColgan and freshman Myranda Beebe earned ESIAC Runner of the Year awards for winning their championship cross country races.
Geiger thought the season went well overall. “We had a few injuries early on to some of the top runners, but I think other people stepped up and surprised me. People I didn’t quite expect started running better and better,” he said. “They filled the gaps that were left by the injuries. Overall, it was a great year. Ending the year with everyone doing their personal best is what you want. It’s all you can really ask for.” Only a handful of athletes will be
graduating, so both teams will return a majority of their top runners. “I think we’ll be pretty strong next year,” Geiger said. Both McColgan and Beebe said they were surprised to lead their respective squads throughout the season as young newcomers. They are looking forward to returning next season to do it again. “I have a ton of friends on the team and a lot of people pushed me and motivated me and I hope I did the same for See McCOLGAN Page 82
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The Worcester Prep girls’ soccer team won the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship title last Friday in Berlin with a 2-1 victory over Salisbury School.
WP girls’ soccer undefeated, ESIAC champs
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 2, 2018) The Worcester Prep girls’ soccer team finished undefeated, 11-0, this season and captured the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship title. “We played tough. It was a battle and I knew it was going to be a bat-
tle,” Prep Coach Carol Hartnett said after the Lady Mallards’ 2-1 victory over the Salisbury School Dragons in the ESIAC finals last Friday in Berlin. “Every minute was fought as hard as the last minute. There wasn’t any letdown on either side.” Prep freshman Natalie Brushmiller netted a shot midway into the
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first half to give her team a 1-0 lead. Salisbury evened the score about three minutes into the second half. Junior Emily Copeland put Worcester back on top a minute later and the home team held on to win. Senior captain, goalie Gracie Gardner, stopped seven Salisbury shots. “It’s amazing. Last year we lost to Saints Peter & Paul in overtime, which was a tough loss, and this feels like redemption at its finest,” senior captain Delaney Abercrombie said. “Everybody put in so much effort and I really saw it when we scored that first goal. I could just feel it. It was going to go our way.” The team scored 58 goals this year and only gave up one – in the championship game. Hartnett said to end the season undefeated is “huge.” “It was a perfect season. It does not happen,” Hartnett said. “As I told them when we were taking a picture after the game, just savor this because these moments do not come often in life, just enjoy it and have a great weekend and think of all the hard work you’ve done since August to get here.” Several Mallards received AllEastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference awards. Gardner was named Player of the Year. “It’s so exciting. It’s just an honor to even be nominated, and to win, is amazing,” Gardner said. “It was the support from my teammates. If I hadn’t had them in front of me I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish this, especially the one goal.” Gardner, Abercrombie, Copeland, senior captain Alannah Curtis, junior Mesa Cammack and freshman Morgan White were presented All-Conference awards. Brushmiller took home an ESIAC honorable mention
award. Brushmiller was Worcester’s high scorer this year with 18 goals. Abercrombie was second with 14 goals. “Coach H has been an awesome coach, Coach [Allison Bescak] as well,” Abercrombie said. “I’ve learned a lot from them and I’m really going See WP Page 83
McColgan, Beebe win races to earn Runner of the Year Continued from Page 81 them,” McColgan said. “I knew there were good runners. I definitely wanted to be up there. I knew I had the potential to be a top runner so I pushed myself a lot all year. I’m looking forward to coming back and hopefully improve.” “Everyone is really supportive of each other and everyone’s a big family, so it’s so much fun being around everyone,” Beebe said. “It was weird as a freshman [to lead the girls] because I expected to be one of the slower people on the team, then I was like ‘whoa,’ I didn’t expect that.” Geiger was also pleasantly surprised by the young runners’ performance. “I think Graham and Myranda are really impressive. They really work hard and they’ve been getting better and better by a lot,” Geiger said. “It’s harder to get better and better when you’re the best runner. It becomes increasingly harder to cut seconds off the time but they’ve been able to do it. “And Connor Carpenter too. Those three are always at practice – I don’t think any of them have missed a practice the whole year,” he continued. “They haven’t taken any runs off and it shows because they’re the best runners and they set a good example for everyone.”
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Worcester Prep girls’ soccer team goalie, senior captain Gracie Gardner, received the ESIAC Player of the Year award.
WP goalie Gracie Gardner named Player of the Year Continued from Page 82 to miss it. Soccer Island is a special place.” Gardner finished with 48 saves this season. “It’s a special place Worcester Prep, especially the soccer program,” Gardner continued. “I just want to thank my coaches, especially Miss B for always warming me up and Miss H for always having confidence in me.” Hartnett said she would sum up the season the way the Mallards started – “working hard, playing hard and succeeding together.” “That’s what it’s been from the beginning,” she added. “When I talked to them the other day, I said ‘this is why we were out here in 90-degree weather, drilling and training and coming together as a team.’” The team will graduate four seniors and major contributors – Gardner, Abercrombie, Curtis and Chloe Ruddo. “It’s going to look different next year because we’re losing leadership at every level,” Hartnett said. “There were strikers, low D, goalie, we’re going to lose from every level but like the seven that graduated last year, they’ve prepared the other girls to step up. They’ll pass the baton to someone else.” Hartnett’s roster this year consisted of four seniors, four juniors, two sophomores and 14 freshmen. All of the girls got playing time and contributed to the success of the season. “It was just a perfect season,” Hartnett said. “They’re a great group of girls and I was lucky to have the chance to work with them. The season went by in a blink. It was awesome.”
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WP field hockey squad improves from ‘17 season
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 2, 2018) The Worcester Prep field hockey team fought hard until the end, but came up a bit short to the Holly Grove Eagles, 3-1, in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship last Friday in Westover. “The girls played much better the second half, and we had a lot of shots and offensive possession, we just didn’t score,” Prep Coach Katie Oxenreider said. “In a tough game like that you have to take every scoring chance you have and, unfortunately, they finished their chances more than we did. I was really proud of them for not letting down and fighting back to the end – we just came up short.” Holly Grove led 1-0 in the first half. The Eagles went up 2-0, and then Prep senior captain Hailee Arrington cut the advantage to one goal with about 10 minutes remaining in the game. Holly Grove secured the victory with a goal in the final minutes. Prep junior goalie Aly Matha recorded 10 saves. Worcester finished the season with a 12-6 record, “a huge improvement having only won two games last year,” Oxenreider said. “This senior group really helped get us on track for a winning season this year,” she added. “The six seniors were all starters and big contributors to our team this year so they will definitely be missed, but they helped our younger players learn and grow this year to be ready for next year.” Several Lady Mallards were presented Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference awards. Arrington was named Player of the Year. “It is really exciting to be named Player of the Year. I think it is an amazing honor considering all the great players in the ESIAC,” Arrington said. “Being chosen out of everyone is such an accomplishment. I
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Worcester Prep senior captain Hailee Arrington took home the ESIAC Player of the Year award.
think I was chosen because I’m a team player and I demonstrate all the skills I have worked hard to obtain.” Arrington, senior captain Virginia Bateman and juniors Abbi Nechay, a team captain, Rylie Carey and Hana Miller earned All-ESIAC honors. Senior Maya Natesan received honorable mention distinction. “We didn’t win the ESIAC, but improved so much from last year that it is still a great achievement and I had so much fun doing it,” Arrington said. “It was in total an amazing experience [playing for Worcester for four years] and I had so much fun making amazing friendships and memories.” Arrington finished with 18 goals and 10 assists this year. For her career, she tallied 45 goals and had 27 assists. Nechay was second in scoring this season with 10 goals. She also had seven assists. Natesan recorded nine goals and four assists. Miller and Carey both scored seven goals and had two and eight assists, respectively.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 2, 2018) The Worcester Prep boys’ soccer team shut out the Salisbury School Dragons, 2-0, last Friday in Berlin to win the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship. “They played really, really well,” Prep Coach Terry Underkoffler said. “They played defensively organized, defensively intense.” Underkoffler thought the back three defenders held their ground. “The Michael [Wehberg]-Henry [Taboh]-Owen [Tunis] combination did really well,” he said. “I thought our holding midfield did a great job containing their central midfield and that was a key element we didn’t do the first two games with them, so that was a tactical change we did. “We had Graham Hammond, [and] at times Cole Berry or Mason Brown, playing in that defensive midfield spot in front of the back three and they did wonderful,” Underkoffler added. He said his players broke down Salisbury’s attack so the squad couldn’t organize. After a scoreless firsts half, Prep sophomore captain Vincent Petrera netted a shot about five minutes into the second half. He tallied his second goal with two and a half minutes remaining in the game. “Vincent is such a dynamic forward. He’s hard to keep off the scoreboard,” Underkoffler said. “He is just a hard person to stop and our other players up top kept attacking, putting pressure on them. They kept giving us attacking options besides Vincent.” Prep senior captain, goalie Cooper Richins, recorded seven saves. Petrera, after the game, said he was excited to win the championship and to be able to lead his team to victory. “It’s definitely a team effort,” he said. “No one gave up and everyone was working as hard as they could, 110 percent.” Worcester finished the season with
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Worcester Prep sophomore captain Vincent Petrera was named ESIAC Player of the Year.
a 12-2-2 record. Several Mallards earned All-Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference awards. Petrera was named Conference Player of the Year. He broke the school record for goals in a single season during the ESIAC semifinals. He finished the year with 39 goals and six assists. “It’s a good achievement, but I definitely could not have gotten it without everyone on the team,” Petrera said. “I think the coaching is really good, and just hard work in preseason. We all just continued to work the entire season.” Petrera, Richins, Wehberg, a freshman, Taboh, a senior captain, Hammond, a senior, and senior Aiden Mullins earned All-Conference honors. Berry, a senior captain, was presented honorable mention accolades. Mullins was second on the team in scoring with six goals. He also has six assists. Berry and senior Thomas Fager scored five goals each. Richins recorded seven shutouts with 121 saves in 16 games. See PETRERA Page 85
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The Worcester Prep boys’ soccer team won 2-0 over Salisbury School last Friday in Berlin to capture the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship title.
Petrera receives ESIAC Player of the Year honors
Decatur golfers have successful yr. with Stearman
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 2, 2018) Four golfers represented Stephen Decatur during the state championship last week at University of Maryland – College Park. Junior Brady Leonard and seniors Emily Malinowski and Hayden Snelsire, team captains, and Joe Beck competed. Malinowski and Snelsire made their third state appearance. It was Leonard’s second time playing in the tournament and Beck’s first. The opening round for 3A/4A schools was last Monday and the 2A/1A schools competed on Tuesday. The top-40 percent of the teams advanced to the final round on Wednesday. Leonard shot an 89, while Malinowski, Snelsire and Beck tallied 92, 96 and 101, respectively. They did not advance to the championship round. “We struggled with the wind and cold and the course layout,” Decatur Coach Dan Stearman said. Despite the challenges, Stearman was very proud of them and thought they all had a great experience. During the regular season, Decatur finished in first place nine times and in second three times. “I think the season went great,” Stearman said. “We had contributions from everyone and the top players really performed like I thought they would, especially Emily Malinowski, Hayden Snelsire and Brady Leonard.” Decatur also won the District VIII tournament this year. The Seahawks
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Stephen Decatur golfers, from left, junior Brady Leonard, senior Joe Beck and senior captains Hayden Snelsire and Emily Malinowski pose for a photo during the 3A/4A state championship semifinals last Monday at University of Maryland.
came up one stroke short to Kent Island during the Bayside Conference championship. Stearman said he enjoyed his first season as head coach. “The kids were great and the season was exciting, and winning the district and Bayside South exceeded my expectations as a first-year coach,” he said. Leonard, Malinowski and Snelsire earned All-Bayside Conference honors. Junior Blake Marshall was presented Second Team accolades and Beck an honorable mention award. The team will graduate five seniors. “We have Brady Leonard and Blake Marshall returning with a good group of players coming up from the JV,” Stearman said. “My expectations for next year is to continue to
build the program and contend for the Bayside and district again.”
Continued from Page 84 “We improved the whole season. When you go into coaching a season that’s what you hope for,” Underkoffler said. “I have to say, I would not have envisioned us playing this style, this fast, with this intensity after watching them the first four days in August. I would guess we would have been 7-3, 6-4, and hope to get into the playoffs, but they came around.” The team will graduate 10 seniors, all of whom were major contributors. “We’ll rebuild again, with a different group, different mix, but hopefully the same formula,” he said. “One thing I love about this school, these players and how they go about their businesses, is that they listen, they try, they implement, they learn, they grow, they’re willing to try different things, and in the end, they just all buy into each other. It’s just a team-first mentality and it’s refreshing.”
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Wor. Prep volleyball players’ skills and ability improve By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 2, 2018) Despite only winning a couple matches, players on the Worcester Prep volleyball team improved and learned throughout the season. “Overall, we grew a lot as a team in our skills and ability,” Prep Coach Cheryl Brown said. “For example, the two wins we had were both against Salisbury Christian school. On Sept. 26, we played five total games to fight for our win. When we played them again on Oct. 17, we won in three games.” Worcester lost in three games in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference semifinals to the Holly Grove Eagles in Westover, last Wednesday. The Prep squad finished the season with a 2-12 record. The season began on Aug. 15 and Brown, the then assistant coach, took over as head coach,
Sept. 26, after the Lady Mallards had played six matches. “I enjoyed every minute learning and growing with them,” she said. The team will graduate three seniors – captains Hailey Merritt and Maria Deckmann, and Julia Godwin, who were all main contributors. Their aces, digs, assists, kills and blocks stats for the season were: Merritt - 48, 19, 49, 52, 14; Godwin - 30, 9, 4, 32, 12; and Deckmann - 4, 7, 53, 22, 10. Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference awards were presented to Merritt and Godwin. Sophomore Maddy Warren earned honorable mention accolades. “We will have a solid group of juniors (four) and sophomores (nine) moving up to take leadership roles [next year],” Brown said. “It is expected that most players will come back to play another season.”
Decatur volleyball players prepare for regional tourney By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 2, 2018) The Stephen Decatur volleyball team received the No. 3 seed and a first-round bye in Section II of the 3A East Region tournament. The Lady Seahawks will travel to Pasadena to battle the second-seeded Northeast Eagles of Anne Arundel on Monday at 5 p.m. “We are working on serve receive and blocking [this week],” Decatur Coach Sara Patrick said on Monday. Decatur finished the regular season with a 6-9 record.
“We need to pass to the target and get our serves in,” Patrick said. “I’m hopeful we will make it through the first round. Northeast hasn’t been very competitive in the past. I’m not sure how they are this year.” The winner will Sara Patrick face either No. 1 James M. Bennett or No. 4 Chesapeake of Anne Arundel, on Wednesday. Those two teams are slated to go head-to-head on Monday as well.
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Stephen Decatur cross country athletes, from left, seniors Dori Krasner and Kailey Andrews, junior Sam Rakowski and sophomore Mary Margott finished in the top 15 in their races during last Wednesday’s Bayside Conference championship meet in Cambridge.
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 2, 2018) The Stephen Decatur girls’ cross country team came in third place and the boys’ squad finished in fourth during the 16-school Bayside Conference championship meet in Cambridge, last Wednesday. “Overall, the result was about what I was expecting,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said. “I thought the standout performers were the four that made All-Baysides, but in general I think that the vast majority of our athletes ran their best race, which is what we are looking for.” Runners who finished in the top 15 in each race earned All-Conference honors. Kent Island won the girls’ competition with 24 points. Queen Anne’s was runner-up with 71 points. Decatur scored 79 points. Senior Kailey Andrews was the Lady Seahawks’ top finisher. She crossed the finish line eighth overall (20:28). Also scoring points for Decatur were sophomore Mary Mergott (11th, 20:47.90), senior Dori Krasner (15th, 21:06) and juniors Mikayla Denault (17th, 21:28.7) and Elizabeth Dutton (35th, 23:18.3).
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