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By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) As if requesting permission to install a small cell antenna within residential areas wasn’t enough to agitate members of the City Council Tuesday night, the suggestion to add a police surveillance camera to the structure in an uptown neighborhood was the tipping point for Councilman John Gehrig. “My kids live there,” Gehrig said pointedly to Councilman Mark Paddack, who had made the suggestion. “There are two young kids in this whole neighborhood and you want to put a camera in my neighborhood?” The source of Gehrig’s agitation grew out of the Crown Castle com-
Hotels want more pet beach time Lodging industry wants city to consider extending time dogs, masters have access By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) With more hotel owners allowing guests to book a room with their pets, the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association [HMRA] is hoping to change city policy, and allow pets on the beach for a longer period of time. “The bottom line is that in the past, there were four members [of HMRA] that took pets in 1995,” executive director of the association Susan Jones said during Wednesday’s Tourism Commission meeting. “Now, 22 of our members take in pets.”
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A dog has his day on the beach. If the hotel industry has its way, he would have two more months of opportunity to dig his surroundings.
In addition, a TripAdvisor survey found that 53 percent of travellers take their pets with them, while 52 percent of those travellers will only stay in pet-friendly properties. Thirty-five percent of these travellers take shorter vacations because of the lack of pet-friendly accommodations, and 25 percent of pet owners take fewer vacations overall. Based on these statistics, Jones said it is paramount that the city expands its current pet policy to capitalize on this growing market. Currently, the city policy only allows pets on the beach from Oct. 1 to April 30, which she said negatively affects hotel owners who allow the furry creatures on premises. “For example, [one hotel owner] takes pets, but we can’t take animals See HMRA Page 58
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Ocean City Councilmen John Gehrig, left, and Mark Paddack argue over the installation of small cellular antennas in residential neighborhoods, Tuesday. Paddack suggested putting a police surveillance camera in one area, which drew even greater ire from Gehrig.
pany’s request to install a small antenna node near 311 Old Landing Rd. in the Caine Keys neighborhood where the councilman lives. In addition to the Old Landing See CELL Page 58
Uber, Lyft pinch riders from OC transit system Bus ridership down, as ride-hailing increases By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) Ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft have taken another victim in Ocean City: public transit, as five years worth of data showed an estimated 15.5 percent decrease in ridership since 2015. “A substantial number of those people using Uber and Lyft have eroded our ridership, no different than how they’ve decimated the taxicab industry See RIDE-HAILING Page 58
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Resort officials reject extension of permit Council members give AT&T May 1 deadline to remove and relocate cellular tower By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) Mayor Rick Meehan, members of Ocean City Council and a resort property owner made it clear Tuesday that the time has come for AT&T/Smartlink to dismantle its temporary cellular on wheels (CoW) device, and denied a request to extend its temporary permit for another year. The council members gave the company until May 1, 2020, to dismantle and relocate the temporary tower. “It’s time to move,” Meehan said. “It’s [been] two and a half years, and unless
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there’s a date put on there, there will be someone back in here asking for an extension for another year.” The mobile cellular device was installed at its location on 601 S. Baltimore Ave. on May 9, 2017. Since then, AT&T has requested for two extensions, and while the first extension followed city protocol of 180 days, the second extension granted the company a year-long extension, which rankled some property owners. “We were all under the guise that this [cellular on wheels device] was going to be temporary, 180 days” property owner Holly Donovan said. “I am at this point going to ask the council to not extend this for a year, and that a very clear and definitive plan and timeline to move and disassemble this be made.” One of Donovan’s main complaints was that she, along with former and current occupants, had spent tens of thousands of dollars painting their building to fit Ocean City Development Corporation’s aesthetic regulations, yet the cellular device blocked portions of the building from being seen. Bill Neville, director of Planning and Community Development, explained that the first extension had been requested after AT&T’s plans to install a cell tower on the Belmont Towers building on Dorchester Street fell through. The company then had plans to install a permanent facility on the First
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Annual health benefit plan rates to increase By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) Despite an unexpected rate increase of 7 percent for the city’s 2020 annual health benefit plan, Kathleen McAuliffe, senior consultant at Bolton USA, assured city officials that rate change shouldn’t stress them out too much. “For 2019, we have not had a favorable year,” McAuliffe told the City Council Tuesday. “Through August, there were already six claims in excess of $100,000, and two that were over the stop-loss level [of $175,000].” The increased rate will result in a billing increase of $471,777. Historically, the city’s health plan rate increases, on average, 3 percent annually, but the six high claims will require the city to increase its projected rates for 2020 to 7 percent, a sharp contrast from last year’s increase of 2.2 percent. However, McAuliffe assured the mayor and city council that rate spikes were relatively normal. “[It’s] not as good of news as other years, but it’s not outside of trends and what we see from other employers,” she said. “Large claims are being monitored and we’re [Bolton] very hands-on with the human resource staff here in town.” McAuliffe pointed to 2016 as another spike example, which saw a 12.2 percent rate increase because of the release of expensive Hepatitis C medication. Although the projected rate has increased, the city’s health plan did have some victories, such as its rebate agreement for prescription medication. Rebates are a partial refund paid by a pharmaceutical manufacturer to the health plan sponsor. CVS Caremark, which is the prescription plan behind CareFirst, had been attempting to keep the rebates to itself, McAuliffe said. Originally, the company had no intentions of passing through 100 percent rebates, and offered a guaranteed minimum to the city instead. However, McAuliffe said her team had been able to convince them to not only offer 100 percent rebates to the city, but also offer to do so retroactively for 2019 as well. “The impact of that is about $170,000
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Ocean City Human Resources Director Wayne Evans and Kathleen McAuliffe, senior consultant at Bolton USA, told the mayor and city council that its 2020 projected health benefit plan rate had increased by 7 percent as a result of numerous high claims made in 2019.
annually, and that was a hard-fought battle to get them to agree with that and especially to go retroactively,” McAuliffe said. Nevertheless, an increase is an increase, and, because CareFirst bills the city 100 percent of expected paid claims and expenses, the city could be liable for an additional 5 percent annual cost if its
AT&T representatives fail to sway Continued from Page 3 “Chicago Bridge and Iron’s structural engineering department, that designed the tank five years ago ... stand by the design ... that tank’s fine with what’s on there now,” he said. He clarified that an evaluation, with whatever attachments AT&T would need to install, would still need to be done. Adkins also pointed out that the city has scheduled a paint job for the water tank to begin on Feb. 1, so if AT&T desired to pursue a permanent structure at the water tank, it would have to complete everything within 78 days, otherwise it would disrupt that work. “Our world doesn’t pause,” Adkins said. “We’re moving forward and we’ve got deadlines.”
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paid claims and expenses exceed its previous projections. The resort has seen positive rebates every year since 2014, but if current trends continue, it could see its first deficit in 2019, which will cost Ocean City roughly $222,000. Nonetheless, the city has enough
money set aside from the positive settlements to pay off both the $220,000 and cover the $$471,777 as well, McAuliffe said. The city will also have zero rate increases for its dental plan, now under Sun Life, which acquired Assurant Dental, its CIGNA basic life insurance plan, its CIGNA dependent life, accidental death and dismemberment and supplemental life plan and its Sun Life longterm disability plan. The only significant change in the city’s health plan, outside of the overall rate increase of 7 percent, is a change to match the IRS deductible in the health savings account plan, which was increased by $50 for individuals, and $100 for families. The council approved the consultant’s recommendations to continue the selfinsured modified retrospective funding arrangement, continue to fund the high deductible health plan deductible, renew with CareFirst for the medical/prescription drug and vision plans, continue to work with CareFirst to monitor the large claims, renew with Sun Life for selffunded administration of the dental plan for long-term disability and renew with CIGNA for basic life insurance, dependent life, accidental death and disability and supplemental life plans.
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AT&T representatives remained adamant that their structural reports were reliable, and that the shell of the tank was not sound enough for cellular attachments. Currently, the company is attempting to work with the soon-to-be built Cambria Hotel to install the cellular tower there, but claimed in an Oct. 28 letter to Neville that the company would not be able to complete the regulatory steps, the required leasing or the design before next summer. Additionally, while AT&T has sent a letter of intent to the Cambria Hotel, a letter of intent is not a contract. Thus, the company argued it needed the extra year to complete its work with Cambria Hotel, and needed to keep its
temporary cellular device operational to maintain its emergency services network. “AT&T is currently providing critical coverage to the community, including E911 services,” the letter states. “If AT&T were to lose the temporary site, the surrounding area will suffer to severe degradation of coverage.” However, Donovan countered AT&T’s claim. “The network that AT&T is referring to is a proprietary product of theirs for emergency use. It does not affect the federal law for 911 calls,” Donovan said. The representatives failed to sway the council in AT&T’s favor, and the request was rejected. “No longer than six months,” Councilman Mark Paddack said.
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By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) Windmill Creek, formerly known as Evergreen Village, passed step two of the master plan review during the Worcester County Planning Commission meeting last Thursday, but with the condition that developers build a sidewalk on both sides of the project along Beauchamp Road. The proposed 90 single-family lot subdivision, located northwest of Beauchamp Road and north of Racetrack Road, cleared its first hurdle when the Worcester County Planning Commission passed its concept plan in early July. The project received its designation as a residential planned community from the Worcester County Commissioners on Sept. 3. It recently passed the master plan review from the Technical Review Committee on Oct. 9. The project would be the first residential planned community in Worcester County in 11 years. During the review, Planning Commissioner Jay Knerr voiced a concern that the plan depicted a sidewalk leading from the project leading out to Beauchamp Road toward St. John Neumann Church, but not toward River Run Golf Course. He cited pedestrian and bicycle safety as a reason to extend the sidewalk. “River Run Golf Course may someday be redeveloped, just like this one,” said Phyllis Wimbrow, deputy director of review and permitting. Chris Larmore, a contractor for Blue Water Development, said that the intent of the sidewalk was to build it leading toward where people would most likely walk – the church and
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Local officials attend Kirwan public hearing Commissioner Bertino testifies that Worcester’s funding formula unequal By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino highlighted the unfair funding formula during the public hearing for the Kirwan Commission on Tuesday evening in Annapolis. Several local government and education officials attended the hearing on Nov. 12, including county schools Superintendent Lou Taylor, Diana Purnell, president of the Worcester County Commissioners, Eric Cropper, vice president of the Worcester County Board of Education, and Beth Shockley-Lynch, president of the Worcester County Teachers Association and science teacher for Snow Hill Elementary School. The full Kirwan Commission had a separate meeting during the day. The Kirwan Commission, formally known as the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education, proposes revamping Maryland’s public education and the distribution of funds to pay for it. The multi-milliondollar recommendations are free fullday preschool for 3-and-4-year-olds living at 300 percent below the property level, higher salaries for teachers, regulated college and career readiness standards, vocational education and allocated funding for counties on a sliding scale. While Worcester County elected officials and public education staff have generally agreed with the goals of the Kirwan Commission, they have voiced outrage at what they see as an unfair funding formula that was released by the Kirwan Commission on Oct. 15. They have also want to maintain local control over public school regulations, as officials believe they are already providing great education standards without state mandates. “The Kirwan recommendations, if adopted in their current form, would deepen the disparity between what is
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fair and what is not,” Bertino said during the public hearing. The recommendations state that Worcester County should provide an additional $5.3 million for its schools for 2030. That would be added to a state contribution of $7 million for a combined $12.3 million increase in 2030 school spending. In contrast, neighboring Wicomico County would receive an additional $73.8 million from the state, while the local contribution will grow by $9.4 million. “The unfortunate reality is that when it comes to education allocations by the state, Worcester County has been systemically and historically penalized for the very thing that has made us effective – the positive, engaged and results-oriented relationship among those vested with the responsibility to educate the children of our county,” Bertino said during the public hearing. The funding formula workgroup based their recommendations off property tax base and income tax totals. However, Worcester County officials disagree with that reasoning because Worcester County has the highest tax base, yet still has 40 percent of its students receiving free or reduced lunch. The funding will be phased in over 10 years, with the first
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Who knows what deals are going to be made among or by state representatives of much larger jurisdictions to pass this?” Bertino thanked Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) for having the group’s time to speak moved from slot 42 to slot three. “Our Worcester County delegation made a tremendous effort to travel to Annapolis as a team to testify for fair and equitable education funding formulas not only for Worcester County but statewide, and their united presence sent a strong message to the Kirwan Commission about how one size does not fit all when it comes to the Commission’s recommendations,” Carozza said in a press release. The next meeting for the full Kirwan Commission will be on Nov. 21. The commission is expected to finish its work by Dec. 1 and final recommendations will be sent to the 2020 session of the Maryland General Assembly for a decision on how to proceed. Despite the current funding formula, pending review, ShockleyLynch remained positive. “Worcester County has always been good to the school system,” Shockley-Lynch said. “We don’t think that’s going to change.”
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By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) Shawn Eismann, CEO/President of the nonprofit Delmarva Titans Organization, might have to look elsewhere for a yearround softball/baseball training facility. The Worcester County Planning Commission last Thursday gave an unfavorable recommendation to a proposed zoning amendment that would have allowed him to convert a warehouse in a light industrial district into that facility. For the past few years, Eismann has been searching for a facility for the 70person youth softball/baseball travel team. He found a potential property in a warehouse next to Chaney Enterprises, a concrete supplier in Bishopville, but the industrial district does not allow sports facilities. He told the commissioners that the team would use the training facility for batting cages, footwork and team communication skills. “We want to keep our local talent within this area and take them to the next level,” Eismann said. Local attorney Mark Cropper represented Eismann and Jim Terrill, director of baseball operations of Delmarva Titans, in their efforts to propose a text amendment that permit “private, commercial or non-commercial recreational areas and sports training centers in the light industrial district by special exception. Cropper likened the text amendment to his previous amendment that would allow churches, temples and mosques in the industrial district. That
amendment received a favorable recommendation from the planning commission, but still must receive approval for the Worcester County Commissioners. “Just like the church, the specifics of this use, the characteristics of this use, are such that there should not be a conflict, whatever industrial use is on the site and this, because the hours are just completely different,” Cropper said. He said sports training on the weekdays would likely take place from 5 to 10 p.m. and on the weekends from 7 or 8 a.m. to 6 or 7 p.m. Cropper added that this specific case was at an advantage because the owner of the property that Eismann and Terrill were eyeing is also the landlord of the concrete plant. As a result, the property owner would have the chance to make sure there aren’t any inconsistencies between the training facility and the concrete plant. However, planning commissioners remained skeptical. Commissioner Jay Knerr pointed out that even though this specific case would be restricted to indoors, other cases could include outdoor fields. In addition, the hours of operation may not be as compatible as the case with the church. “When we approved the churches, people go to church, they’re there for an hour and then they leave,” Knerr said. “That’s pretty much it. But this is an all-day thing. You might have 30 people there for hours and hours and then another group comes in.” The planning commissioners also
expressed concern about losing property in the industrial district to special exceptions and what could happen if another owner took over the concrete plant. “There are some industrial zones properties such as the one they have been interested [in] where that is already owned and has an industrial use on it,” Cropper said. “They’re not taking out of inventory of other industrial zoned lands.” Eismann also clarified that in the contract, the Delmarva Titans would have the opportunity to purchase the property if Chaney chose to sell it or the case could return to the Board of Zoning Appeals. In opposing the amendment, the planning commission cited concerns with other possible applications, hours of operation conflict and the loss of industrial space. After the meeting, Eismann said the unfavorable recommendation was not unexpected and but still disappointing. “Sometimes I don’t feel like the county works with the people like they should, especially when people are trying to give back to the community,” Eismann said. He added that he understood that the county had good intentions, but that it can come off as resistance to change. Eismann will continue to scout out other possible locations. “It’s not the first time I’ve had to deal with rejection,” Eismann said. “I’m persistent and want to make sure I can accomplish this goal of having this master location for all the athletes.”
WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BRIEFS By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) The Worcester County Commissioners took the following actions during their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Manklin Creek traffic The commissioners agreed to place additional curve and speed limit signs on Manklin Creek Road near Hatteras Street in Ocean Pines. Worcester County Public Works conducted a speed study in that same area from Tuesday, Sept. 24 to Tuesday, Oct. 1 to address safety concerns and speeding. The current speed posted at Manklin Creek Road is 25 miles per hour. The study counted 5,123 vehicles, with one percent of vehicles speeding at 36 miles per hour. Ninety-nine percent of vehicles were clocked at one to 35 miles per hour. The average speed of all vehicles was 25 miles per hour. Bill Glock, president of The Parke in Ocean Pines, requested via email that commissioners approve a stop
sign at Manklin Creek Road at the intersection of Hatteras Street and Cape May Street, a 25-miles-per-hour speed limit sign between Hatteras Street and Montclair Court and a 15miles-per-hour curve sign just past the intersection of Easton Avenue and Manklin Creek Road. Since stop signs are not to be used to enforce speed limits, according Public Works Director John Tustin, the commissioners only approved the additional speed limit and curve signs.
Recreation & Parks The commissioners accepted the bid proposal for a utility tractor with a front-end loader for the Worcester County Recreation & Parks department. Funding of $32,000 for the tractor is in the department’s FY2019-2020 operating budget. Tom Perlozzo, director of Recreations & Parks, said that the tractor is a onetime replacement purchase. The commissioners also granted permission for the Recreation & Parks department to bid for the repair and
replacement of fencing at Northern Worcester Athletic Complex Senior League and Utility Fields, John Walter Smith Little League Field and Showell Park’s softball field two. In the FY20 budget, $65,000 is allocated for Northern Worcester Athletic Complex, $75,000 allocated for John Walter Smith Park and $40,000 allocated for Showell Park. Ninety percent of the costs are reimbursable through a Program Open Space grant, while the county’s contribution of 10 percent will be through in-house labor. The bids are expected to open after the Dec. 5 prebid meeting.
Excavator The commissioners accepted a bid from Alban Tractor for one hydraulic crawler excavator for the Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division. Alban Tractor was the lowest bidder for a monthly lease of $5,065.51 for 84 months. Funds for the excavator were approved in the FY2019-2020 budget as a reoccurring lease.
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Town business leaders say post-Labor Day start should generate additional money By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) Thanks to a Baltimore County School Board decision to approve a post-Labor Day school year for 2020-2021 last Tuesday, Ocean City could reap the benefits of an additional two weeks of potential revenue. “We draw a great deal of visitors from Baltimore County, so from a tourism perspective, this will help drive business those last two weeks of summer,” said Melanie Pursel, executive director of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce. “Overall this will have a positive economic impact on Ocean City as well as the whole state, while allowing families to spend more precious time together.” On Sept. 24, George Duque, a manager in the Baltimore County Public Schools division of human resources, presented the calendar committee’s recommendation for the 2020-2021 school year, which had schools begin before Labor Day. However, the school board asked the committee to develop post-Labor Day alternatives as well. Duque returned to the school board meeting last Tuesday, and presented the following options: • Option A — pre-Labor Day start, a 10-day spring break and would end schools on June 11. • Option B — post-Labor Day start, a five-day spring break and would end schools on June 22. • Option C — post-Labor Day start, a 10-day spring break and would end schools on June 28 Board member Lily P. Rowe moved to adopt Option B, but with a June 18 end date, use President’s Day monday and Easter monday as make up days and to begin spring break on March 29. “Considering all of the feedback received by the board, it is apparent that the community as a whole values a post-Labor Day start, a full spring break, and a reasonable end date and religious equity,” she said. “These calendar modifications allow for all of those considerations to be met without compromising the needs of one constituency group over the other.” The board previously passed a motion to keep professional development days, which fall on Jewish and Muslim holidays, ineligible to be converted into inclement weather days. Students, not teachers, will have those days off in 2020-2021. Although Option B would ultimately pass, there was some opposition to it, primarily from board member Moalie S. Jose.
“Calendar B is not a bad option, but my concern is since Labor Day is so late that year, we should consider parents that don’t have the luxury of taking over two Susan Jones months off,” Jose said. Jose also argued that the late Labor Day start would compound the issue of summer “brain drain,” which is the idea that prolonged Melanie Pursel absence from school can cause decreased retention of information. Board Vice Chairwoman Julie C. Henn responded by mentioning the agricultural community, such as students involved with 4-H and Future Farmers of America, who would benefit from a post-Labor Day start. She said that these groups would not be able to participate in the Maryland State Fair with a pre-Labor Day school year. “Those are opportunities that will be lost to those children should we opt for a pre-Labor Day start,” Henn said. “What percent is that?” Jose inquired. “I would like to see the data on how many kids go to the Maryland State Fair. Secondly, we are off on Monday, so they [the kids] could still go there.” “The calendar committee was composed of stakeholders from different groups of our community and they recommended calendar Option A,” Jose said. Board Chairwoman Kathleen S. Causey brought the board’s attention to the lack of air conditioning in certain Baltimore County schools. “While we have a plan ... for temporary air conditioning solutions, we do not have the installation dates where we can guarantee that all of those students and teachers in those schools will have that work done by the start of school next year,” Causey said. She added that it would be inequitable to students and teachers to open those schools and expect them to not only learn and teach, but also be safe in such a hot environment. As of Sept. 3, four elementary schools, Bedford, Berkshire, Colgate and Watershed Public Charter School, and two high schools, Dulaney and Lansdowne, had no central air conditioning. Responding to the Baltimore County board’s decision, Susan Jones, president of the Ocean City HotelMotel-Restaurant Association, said, “I think their decision certainly speaks to the previous statewide survey opinions pointing to parents wanting a post-Labor Day start.”
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Transportation Committee tackles fare consolidation MedTRN service sees some users paying incorrect fees, city to enforce more strictly By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) Members of the Ocean City Transportation Committee on Tuesday discussed ways to prevent people from taking advantage of the Robert H. Melvin Jr MedTRN service, which provides low-cost medical travel services to disabled residents. Melvin, who died on Feb. 13, 2012, spearheaded the program almost a decade ago to assist disabled residents travel to and from medical appointments. Shore Transit, a division of the TriCity Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, partially subsidizes the program with roughly $13,000. In comparison to the travel services provided by Shore Transit independently, the MedTRN service has reduced travel times from upwards of four hours, down to one hour and, at times, to 30 minutes. Currently, 153 people use MedTRN services, but at issue is that some users have not been paying the appropriate boarding fees. “The policy is $5 per boarding,” Public Works Director Hal Adkins said. “For example, if you’re in Ocean City and you need to go to a doctor’s appointment in Berlin, it’s $5 to board and ... it’s $5 to board to go back to Ocean City.” Adkins said that somehow, certain users were consolidating their boarding fees, and underpaying for the services.
“We are enforcing the policies, which may ruffle some feathers, but we just wanted you [the mayor and city council] to be aware,” Adkins said. Hal Adkins Adkins also said he would renew the operating agreement with Shore Transit once it ends on June 30, unless instructed otherwise by city officials and the committee. In addition, Adkins said the program probably would need to replace one of its vehicles and would request the approximately $76,000 van for the FY21 budget. Mayor Rick Meehan mentioned the Worcester County Community for Life Program, which provides similar services to seniors in Ocean Pines, Berlin and West Ocean City. Meehan wanted to see if the city could collaborate with the county program, or be absorbed into it to save costs on MedTRN services. While Shore Transit subsidizes the service, the city must front the remaining operating costs through MedTRN revenue. In 2019, that revenue amounted to about $4,400, which several of the committee members believed to be insufficient. “We’re talking about spending $76,000 for a new van and the county is providing the [same] service ... they’re getting grants and we’re not,” Councilman Mark Paddack said. Adkins said he and his staff would figure out the total operating cost of the MedTRN program and do more research about the Community for Life Program.
County commissioners pass new home visiting program Services to assist families and pregnant women at risk for behavioral trauma By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to issue requests for proposals for a family home visiting program and Mental Health Case Management: Care Coordination for Children and Youth. Both requests were from the Worcester County Local Management Board, which consists of representatives of different child services agencies and coordinates responses to child-related issues. The home visiting program will
target child maltreatment, poverty, childhood hunger, infant mortality and behavioral health, according to the request for proposal. It will focus Jessica Sexauer on assisting pregnant women and families with children from birth up to 6years-old. Jessica Sexauer, director of the Local Management Board, said the program will be “for children who may have identified behavioral and emotional challenges or families that may be facing multiple environmental and psychological challenges that could lead to depression, domestic violence, substance abuse or other See COUNTY Page 12
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Owens receives ‘Instructor of the Year’ award By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) Worcester County Deputy Fire Marshal Matt Owens was recognized as the “Instructor of the Year” by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission last month. Owens represented the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy out of Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury. The annual award is given to one instructor from each of the 32 regional police academies in Maryland. Owens received the award during the 19th Annual Instructor’s Awards & Training Conference on Oct. 10 in Sykesville. “I knew they had nominated me, but to actually receive it was overwhelming,” Owens said. The Worcester County Commissioners and county Fire Marshal Jeff McMahon also honored Owens during their meeting on Nov. 5. “During the course of training for both correctional and police officers, they use several hundred instructors throughout the course of the training,” McMahon said to the commissioners. “Typically, they hold two to three courses a year. Matt is just one of a couple hundred of those instructors that is being used by the training.” After Owens received his own law
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Matt Owens, Worcester County deputy fire marshal, center, receives “Instructor of the Year” at the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission awards ceremony on Oct. 10. Pictured with him are Albert Liebno, deputy director of Maryland Police and Correction Training Commission, left, and Robert Green, Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services secretary.
enforcement training at Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy, he returned to instruct others pursuing law enforcement careers and has been teaching for a little over 10 years now. He teaches a 26-week course at the police academy for eight or nine hours a day. He added that his favorite part of teaching is “seeing the new faces and the energy they bring to law enforcement.” Owens said that teaching also
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enjoy,” Owens said. John Moses, director of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy at Wor-Wic Community College, nominated Owens because of his reliability and high student evaluations. “He has a tremendous ethical basis,” Moses said. “He’s really one of the most honest persons I’ve met in my entire life. He genuinely cares about the students.” Owens teaches strategies for fire extinguishers, fire control and practical skills. The practicals, as they are called, are based on real-life situations and help trainees prepare themselves for post-academy work. “They learn from him demonstrating the different techniques he does and his ability to coach them through different situations - his compassion to be able to calm them down because it is a high stress area,” Moses said. He added that it was a great honor for the Worcester County fire marshal. “It says that you’re exemplary and do a great job,” Moses said.
County seeks new vendor for mental health program Continued from Page 11 traumatic-related events.” Sexauer told the commissioners that the program is voluntary and that clients would be referred to the program. Most referrals would come from obstetrician offices, the county health department or a child-serving agency. Commissioner Jim Bunting asked if the funding at $65,559 would be sufficient. “That’s only a partial because that’s only going to go through June 30,” Sexauer said. “There would be additional funds available for 2021, so that’s a half year proposal to cover two part-time positions and then whatever additional items they need.” The request for proposal states that the program will be developed and implemented for FY20, with a possible extension into FY21. However, Bunting still expressed skepticism. “Do you have an idea of what your caseload is going to be?” Bunting said. “Because it covers a lot in the target population.” Sexauer agreed that it is a large target population and said the program will target 10 families for the implementation for a total of 20 to 25 families a year. This funding could be for a local nonprofit, faith-based organization or government agency in good standing. Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic moved to approve the request and Commissioner Joshua Nordstrom seconded. Commissioners Bunting
and Chip Bertino opposed. According to Sexauer, the proposals should incorporate a clinician with a master’s degree who will perform onsite behavioral health assessments and implement appropriate interventions and a community support worker who will connect families with resources they need. The deadline for submitting proposals is Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. The Local Management Board’s second request for proposal was to seek a new provider for the existing Mental Health Case Management: Care Coordination for Children and Youth. The program serves Worcester County youth from ages five to 18, young adults up to age 22 and their families. It focuses on expanding their access to medical, mental health, social, educational and other services. “They have risk factors including living in poverty — low income families,” Sexauer said. “They would be Medicaid-eligible. There may some risk of homelessness or have some basic needs that are identified that need to be addressed. Case management services would help support the child and family to resource those needs as effectively as possible.” Sexauer explained that unlike the first request for proposal, this program is not grant-funded, but rather Medicaid reimbursed. The deadline for proposals is also Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.
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Foultz would have been proud about Star Charities’ end Volunteer group gets record donations to support troops By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) Judging by the community generosity exhibited during the Star Charities annual “Holiday Gifts for Soldiers,” recently departed co-founder Anna Foultz would have been proud, as members sent a record haul to provide comfort for Armed Forces members stationed overseas. Foultz, who launched Star Charities in 2007 with her husband, Carl, died in late September, just as the annual collection drive was beginning. Subsequently, Star Charities member Larry Walton coordinated the charitable effort with an array of Ocean Pines community organizations. Participating groups included the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines and Ocean City, AARP Ocean Pines chapter 4507, Sons of Italy Ocean City Lodge #2747 and the Ocean Pines Boat Club. “I’m always trying to get the clubs to work together and maybe this is a stepping stone,” he said. While confessing amazement at the wealth of donations being shipped on Friday with Jeff Merritt, president and co-founder of Operation We Care, Star Charities member Sue Walter said, other than retiring the groups’ name, no firm decisions have been made about future endeavors. “We haven’t gotten together yet as a group,” she said. On Friday, Merritt, who launched Operation We Care in 2007, with his wife, Diana, collected a wide range of non-perishable items donated during October. “We’ve been doing this for 12 years and sending care packages to the troops,” he said. “I think we’re around 17,000 and will hit 18,000 in about nine days.” Based in Salisbury, Operation We Care conducts charitable drives in May and November. “It takes me six months to recover and prepare for the next one,” he said. The group’s upcoming effort will directly affect nearly 1,000 military members, Merritt said. “The packages we pack up in nine days are going to … 12 countries and two ships,” he said. Moreover, Merritt said the residual impact on friends and family members who learn later about the kindness of strangers is incalculable. “Letting them know someone besides their family cares about what’s going on,” he said. The care packages are especially See STAR Page 16
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Star Charities volunteers Barb Peletier, left, and Sue Walter prepare to ship off a mound of donations for the annual “Holiday Gifts for Soldiers” campaign last Friday, which will be the group’s final effort under its current banner following the passage of co-founder Anna Foultz in September.
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Memorial bench program temporarily halted Submissions no longer accepted as nearly 300 names currently on waitlist By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) The waitlist for a memorial bench on the Boardwalk dedicated to loved ones has become so long that the program will not be accepting new submissions. Denise and Lauren Limmer, of Oceanview, Delaware, wanted to dedicate an Ocean City Boardwalk bench in memory of Aurora Miller, 9, who died from a stem cell transplant while treating neuroblastoma – a rare form of cancer – but were dismayed to discover a long waiting list and high costs. The Limmer family knew they wanted to have a memento of Aurora in Ocean City, where she liked to spend her weekends ice skating in the Carousel on 118th Street and visiting the beach. However, as they were raising funds in order to obtain a bench for Aurora, they realized how expensive it would be and how unlikely it was that they would get a bench anytime soon. “When I looked recently at the benches, I said, ‘This could take a
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Nearly 300 people are on a waiting list to dedicate benches, like this one located on 16th Street and the Boardwalk, in memory of their loved ones.
while,’” Lauren, Aurora’s mother, said. “Ocean City is cram-packed with people. I can imagine that everybody wants one. If everybody wanted one and they have so many benches out there already, I can only imagine that people are not going to … be able to get one. “I can’t afford a bench to put out there and take care of it,” she added. Owning a bench costs $2,500 for a term of 10 years. The town would be responsible for maintaining and upkeeping those benches. The Town of Ocean City first began its bench dedication project in 2004.
However, with just under 1,000 benches on the Boardwalk and nearly 300 people on the waiting list, the program has, apparently, benched itself. Public Works Maintenance Manager Thomas Dy confirmed that the program is “on a temporary hold.” “In 2016, the mayor and City Council decided the bench program had to change,” Public Works Administrative Office Associate Maryann Johnson said. “It has been hugely popular, but the maintenance is unbelievably time-consuming and labor intensive.” The sentiments behind these benches are also something that has to be considered, she added, when restoring and maintaining them. Bench owners can choose one of three options once the 10-year term is completed: they can pay to renew the terms for another 10 years and have the bench restored, they can take the bench back to their home, or the bench can be donated back to
Ocean City, which will restore it to new condition and offer it to someone on the waiting list. “We get [on average] five benches donated back each year,” Johnson said. “We just never have enough.” In the meantime, the Limmers have decided to forgo a bench in Ocean City for Aurora and are now trying to find someone to install an oversized beach chair in her name instead. “We’re trying to honor her in any way we can,” Aurora’s grandmother, Denise, said. “We don’t want her to be forgotten.” The family is also looking to place either a picnic table or a bench in Wildwood, New Jersey, where the 9year-old girl also enjoyed spending time. For more information about the program, visit https://oceancitymd.gov/ oc/departments/public-works/boardwalk-bench-dedication/. The site will no longer be accepting people for the waitlist.
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Aurora Miller, 9, of Ocean View, Delaware, passed away on Sept. 1 after a yearlong fight with cancer.
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Artist Bill Cioccio paints two utility boxes for art program By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) Bishopville resident and artist Bill Cioccio, the Ocean City Development Corporation and several other artists have been beautifying the resort, one painted utility box at a time. Cioccio, who owns Ocean Air Incorporated in West Ocean City, is expected to complete his second utility box, located underneath the White Marlin Condominium on Somerset Street and St. Louis Avenue, before Thanksgiving. The condominium complex is sponsoring the utility box painting. “I just thought it’d be neat to do one since I paint and enjoy [creating] murals,” he said. Cioccio decided to volunteer his time and experience as an artist after seeing some of the utility boxes in the downtown area and reached out to Ocean City Development Corporation Executive Director Glenn Irwin to join. His first utility box was completed at the end of April of this year, and is located on Worcester Street, which depicts a surfer watching the sunset on his board. “I enjoy painting, and it’s kind of flattering that the Ocean City Development Corporation thinks I’m good enough to paint something, and I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback,” Cioccio said. “It’s
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Bill Cioccio continues to work on his second utility box located in front of the White Marlin Condominium on Somerset Street and St. Louis Avenue on Monday, Nov. 11.
Artist Halie Torris painted this utility box located on Washington Lane just north of 25th Street. It was sponsored by the Crystal Beach Oceanfront Hotel. PHOTO COURTESY GLENN IRWIN
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Star Charities volunteers Barb Peletier, left, and Mary Evans present a check for more than $1,400 from donations to the group’s annual “Holiday Gifts for Soldiers” to Operation We Care president and co-founder Jeff Merritt on Nov. 8.
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Star Charities volunteer Mary Evans labors to strategically pack the abundance of donations received for the annual “Holiday Gifts for Soldiers” campaign last Friday.
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Star Charities volunteers, from left, Larry Walton, John Walter and Dan Peletier load out the record haul of donations on Nov. 8 from the group’s annual “Holiday Gifts for Soldiers,” which were sent off with Operation We Care president and co-founder Jeff Merritt, whose group has shipped care packages to Armed Forces members stationed overseas bi-annually since 2007.
Continued from Page 13 appreciated by those in far-away places during the holiday season, Merritt said. “They’re all going to miss Thanksgiving [and] they’re all going to miss Christmas,” he said. “Holidays are a particularly lonely time.” Stressing attention to detail, Merritt said the outreach effort always assures each member of deployed units are included. “There’s always somebody not getting something from home in a unit. I don’t care if it’s five people or 300,” he said. “The larger the number, the more people are not getting stuff from home [and] that’s who we really want to reach.” Although Operation We Care is generally overseen by a skeleton crew, those numbers swell to roughly 300 volunteers when packing day arrives, Merritt said. “We’ll pack 800-1,000 boxes in three hours,” he said. The mammoth undertaking involves sorting and organizing donations sufficient to fill a trio of storage units and enclosed trailers. “Our house right now looks like an Amazon fulfillment center,” he said. “My wife’s got great patience with me.” Merritt said his survival of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks precipitated the group’s formation. “I was at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001,” he said. His office was on the opposite side of the building from where a hijacked Boeing 757 plunged into the Defense Department headquarters, killing 125 people. Merritt said he recently crossed paths with a fellow survivor who was far closer to ground zero.
“I actually talked to a guy two weeks ago whose office was 40 feet from the impact site,” he said. “He was a lot closer than I was [and] two people in his office were killed.” Upon discovering their connection, Merritt said the pair shared recollections for several hours. “A day I hope we never have to relive,” he said. “When we connected, a fire alarm could have gone off … we were pretty much in our own little world.” In addition to organizing mass mailings of care packages twice a year, funds collected by Operation We Care also support local Veterans Administration programs in Pocomoke and Cambridge. “They have various veterans programs and veterans they’re getting into housing,” he said. “We redirect those resources to them.” Cash donations are also used to finance postage expenses. “From this packing event, we will spend between $15,000-$17,000 on postage,” he said. “We spent $41,000 total last year.” While uncertainty remains concerning the future of members of the now-ended Star Charities, Walton remains hopeful the positivity can be harnessed. “We will come up, probably, with something because … it’s the first time I’ve seen this many groups together,” he said. “I think if we can do this as a group, look what we can do.” Walter concurred and said any undertakings should be based in Ocean Pines to honor the inspiration Foultz provided to the larger community. “For what Anna has meant to us individually, and expanded through all of the groups that have participated, thank you Anna,” she said.
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OCDC beautification project began in 2004 Continued from Page 15 boxes painted under the Ocean City Development Corporation Public Art Program,” Irwin said. “While most are located in the downtown area south of 17th Street, there are several boxes painted elsewhere in Ocean City. The most northerly painted utility box is found at the Ocean City library near 100th Street.” Many of the older utility boxes that have been painted more than 10 years ago have been repainted by new artists, he added. With permission from Delmarva Power, who own the utility boxes in the resort, the organization and various artists throughout Worcester County have added ocean scenes, fish, surfers and other Ocean City-themed artwork to make the area look more festive. “Our most important partner, besides the Art League of Ocean City, on
this program is Delmarva Power, which approves each box prior to it being painted,” Irwin said. “Delmarva Power owns each of these utility boxes. Once painted the Ocean City Development Corporation will clean and clear coat each utility box at least once each year to keep it fresh looking and protected from ultraviolet light.” The program has also inspired sev-
eral other communities, he said. “The Ocean City Development Corporation Public Art Program has become one of our most recognized programs initiated and managed by [our organization],” Irwin said. “We have received numerous positive comments about this program and regularly receive calls from other organizations and cities on its implementation.”
Currently, the program is not looking for more sponsors or artists, but additional boxes are expected to be painted in 2020, Irwin said. For more information about the Ocean City Development Corporation Public Art Program and to view the painted utility boxes, visit www.ocdc.org.
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Fourteen honored with Distinguished Women accolades (Nov. 15, 2019) Fourteen women were honored during the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce’s Distinguished Women of Ocean City event, held Oct. 23 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City. Presented by the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by PNC Bank, this event was created to also celebrate the year of the woman and the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote. Ocean City has a rich history of women running businesses, taking leadership roles and providing the exemplary hospitality that has made the community what it is today. Honorees are business leaders, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, activists, volunteers, dedicated mothers, grandmothers and wives. They are: Carol Withers, A Perfect Face Day Spa; Donna Greenwood, Play It Safe and Greenwood Farms; Marty Trimper, former Convention Bureau director, Trimper Travel Agency; Chris Butler, Wockenfuss Candy; Pam Stansell, Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill; Michelle Fager, Fager’s Island, Bad Monkey; Lauren Taylor, Captain’s Table Restaurant; Anne Marie Dickerson, Francis Scott Key Family Resort; Jill Ferrante, Park Place Jewelers; Rina Thaler, Art League of Ocean City; Anna Dolle Bushnell, Dolle’s Candyland; Maddy Carder, BJ’s on the Water; Cheryl Taustin, Ember’s Restaurant; and Laura Deeley Bren, Deeley Insurance Group.
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Fourteen women were honored during the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce’s Distinguished Women of Ocean City event, held Oct. 23 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City.
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Boy Scouts #261, Cub Scouts #261 and Girl Scouts #621 join together with their scoutmasters for a group photo during the Veterans Day ceremony at the American Legion Post #166 on 24th Street, Monday, Nov. 11.
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Celebrating veterans everywhere during the Veterans Day ceremony at the Elks Lodge on Sinepuxent Avenue, Monday, Nov. 11, from left, are Ocean City residents Penny Matthews, Exalted Ruler Kevin Matthews and Eileen Loftus.
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Sarge Garlitz welcomes everyone in attendance during the Veterans Day ceremony at the Elks Lodge on Sinepuxent Avenue, Monday, Nov. 11.
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Ocean City residents Steve and Debbie Gough celebrate Veterans Day at the Elks Lodge on Sinepuxent Avenue, Monday, Nov. 11.
Exalted Ruler Kevin Matthews shares a brief history about POWs during the Veterans Day ceremony held at the Elks Lodge on Sinepuxent Avenue, Monday, Nov. 11.
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World War II Veteran Carol Wager, left, of Ocean Pines, celebrates Veterans Day with Vietnam Veteran Bill Schaffer and his wife, Cindy, of Ocean Pines during the Veterans Day ceremony at the Elks Lodge on Sinepuxent Avenue, Monday, Nov. 11.
Police arrested Patrick W. Coll, 18, of Halethorpe, Maryland for possessing an assisted-opening knife last Tuesday. That evening, an officer reported seeing Coll’s gray Toyota car swerving in and out of the lane on Coastal Highway. The officer pulled over Coll over and said Coll’s vehicle smelled of marijuana, but did not report finding any drugs within the vehicle or on the suspect’s person. Coll was asked to step outside of the vehicle. When he did, an officer saw a knife clipped to the front waistband of his pants, the police report said. Despite the suspect’s claim that he did not know it was illegal to carry an assisted-opening knife in Ocean City, he faces one charge for possessing the weapon.
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Post #166 Commander Tom Wengert shares the history of Veterans Day with the audience at the American Legion Post #166 on 24th Street, Monday, Nov. 11.
Matthew Tyler Riley, 23, of Ocean City faces two charges after police accused him of disobeying their orders and causing a scene in a public space last Saturday. Officers were dispatched to a 7th Street bar to handle a fight that had since de-escalated to a disorderly conduct situation.
There, police made contact with witnesses, acquaintances of Riley, who told police that Riley and another man had been arguing in the bar. An officer reported that while police spoke with witnesses, Riley walked toward the officers and the witnesses in an aggressive manner, but then walked away when an officer approached the suspect. The officer told Riley to come back, and said when Riley finally began heading toward the officer he reached his right hand into the front side of his waistband. According to the police report, the officer ordered Riley to stop, and drew his or her handgun. The officer reported that it was dark and he or she could not see what Riley was reaching for. Riley ultimately removed a cell phone from his pants, and the officer holstered the handgun, the police report said. Police arrested Riley, but called for additional support as Riley apparently had begun to scream profanities and cause a disturbance. One of the witnesses told police that Riley had been diagnosed with mental health disorders, and was under the influence of alcohol. Riley faces one count of disobeying a lawful order and one count of disorderly conduct.
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FALSE ALARM The U.S. Coast Guard responds to a call of a person in the water at the inlet on Tuesday, Nov. 12, around 1 p.m. It turned out to be a false alarm and nothing was found in the water.
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Worcester County Commissioners recognized, from left, Sgt. Michael Adams, Sgt. George Shoepf, Cpl. Donyell Thornton and Cpl. Aaron Johnson (not pictured) for saving an inmate’s life at the Worcester County Jail on Oct. 5.
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By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) Four members of the Worcester County jail staff saved an inmate’s life on Oct. 5, when the inmate was found unresponsive in the holding cell he occupied while his paperwork was being processed. The inmate was found to be unresponsive around 11:30 p.m., according to jail Warden Donna Bounds, who said Sgt. Michael Adams, Sgt. George Schoepf, Cpl. Donyell Thornton and Cpl. Aaron Johnson initiated emergency first aid and medical care. The team administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation and an automated external defibrillator. Adams, Shoepf, Thornton and Johnson and Wellpath medical staff continued care until Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company paramedics arrived to transport the individual to Atlantic General Hospital. According to Bounds, the inmate is now in stable condition. Adams said the staff’s annual training helped him with this experience. “We just followed our training,” Adams said. “It was a team effort.” Adams said the experience reinforced his belief that teamwork is an integral part of his work. “If it wasn’t for everybody doing
something, I don’t know what would’ve happened,” Adams said. Bounds said correctional officers are conscientious of human life. “It’s a tough job,” Bounds said. “You have people come in who have possibly done wrong, but haven’t been convicted — we don’t judge them. We provide safety and security for all who come through the jail.” Adams, Schoepf, Thornton and Johnson were recognized by the Worcester County Commissioners at their Nov. 5 meeting. Johnson could not be present. “Young men, we thank you for your service,” said Diana Purnell, president of the Worcester County Commissioners. “We thank you for what you’ve done. Some people say, ‘I don’t feel like a hero,’ but I guarantee you that inmate and his family look at you as heroes.” Bounds said that the recognition was a proud moment. “All of the officers — and these four — really are an example of what the correction officers here are trained to do. They do a fantastic job.” Adams had advice for those working in occupations that could involve emergency situations. “Stay up on your training,” Adams said. “Take CPR or AED training. Don’t be afraid to act.”
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Ocean City Elementary School’s “OC Stars” perform holiday songs and dances during the opening ceremony of the 26th annual Winterfest of Lights, inside the Recreation and Parks building at Northside Park on 125th Street last year.
Opening ceremony for Winterfest of Lights next Thurs. By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) Colorful displays will illuminate Northside Park on 125th Street when the 27th annual Winterfest of Lights opens next Thursday. The opening ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 21 and include Ocean City Elementary School’s “OC Stars” performing holiday songs and dance in addition to an appearance by Santa Claus. This will be the first time the school choir will perform the Winterfest opening without conductor Rick Chapman, who has retired. As per tradition, Mayor Rick Meehan will “flip the switch” to illuminate the 50-foot Christmas tree and light displays and officially open the Winterfest of Lights. “We wanted to create an event that people could come to, and they can have that holiday cheer, that wonderful feeling of warmth and giving that goes along with the holiday,” Ocean City Special Events Director Frank Miller said. “We want people to come here and feel the holiday season.” New to the festival this year will be a special light display sponsored by Park Place Jewelers. “It’s a beautifully cut piece,” Miller
This skier display is one of many featured during the Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park on 125th Street.
said. “It’s a new display that’s worth seeing. It’s going to be inside the Winterfest Pavilion in the far south end by the gift shop.” The 12-minute tram ride provides guests with an “unforgettable experience” through 58 acres of over 400 displays from fairytale characters to the 12 Days of Christmas accompanied by holiday music, Miller said. From Nov. 21 through Dec. 31, visitors will have the opportunity to see See NEW Page 26 Santa and Mrs. Claus welcome children to the opening of the Winterfest of Lights inside the Recreation and Parks building at Northside Park on 125th Street last year.
By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) Ocean City resident Joerg Leinemann was presented the prestigious National Eagle Scout Association’s Outstanding Eagle Scout award, last Monday during the weekly meeting of Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and city council members. The award is the highest achievement an Eagle Scout can receive on the local, state or regional level. Friend and scoutmaster, Nick Busko, nominated Leinemann for the award. Distinguished National Eagle Scout recipient, Clifford Berg, presented the award to Leinemann, as per scout protocol. “I don’t know what you do to get it,” Leinemann said, bursting out into laughter. “I feel honored that I have received an award that I don’t feel worthy of getting. I’m just trying to give back a little bit, and show a little appreciation to my community.” His wife, Dorette, and son, Kurt, stood proudly as Leinemann received the award, and later smothered him with hugs and kisses. Although Leinemann, 61, has established himself as a business owner, an active community member and now an Outstanding Eagle Scout, times weren’t always easy for his family when they first moved to Ocean City roughly four decades ago. The son of German immigrants, Leinemann and his family moved from Baltimore to the resort in 1972. That first year or two was marked with financial and social struggles, as Leinemann recalled his parents working furiously to make ends meet. His family also struggled to feel part of the tight-knit community. Everything changed, however, when Leinemann, at the age of 15, became the first Ocean City Eagle Scout in 1973. Then-Mayor Harry W. Kelley celebrated his achievement in an Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony on Feb. 4, 1974. “[Eagle Scout recognition] opened a lot of doors for me,” Leinemann said. “The community opened up to my family.” Leinemann’s journey as a scout began when he was 8 years old, when he joined a Cub Scouts pack in Baltimore. He quickly moved through the ranks of Bobcat, Tiger, Wolf, Bear See EAGLE Page 27
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Continued from Page 25 more than one million lights during their one-mile ride through the park. Winterfest always opens the week before Thanksgiving, which is why the activities are beginning later this year. Visitors can wait for their ride inside a heated pavilion, which includes the Winterfest Village and features the Winterfest Marlin Marketplace where ornaments, stocking stuffers, souvenirs and holiday gifts can be purchased. Long lines should not discourage fans of the ride, as six trams will be in operation during the weekends. That means around 65-70 passengers can board a tram every four minutes. Last year, despite wet and cold weather conditions, more than 104,000 passengers took a ride through Winterfest of Lights. It ran 46 nights in 2018 and around $572,000 was generated. The only evening the attraction was closed due to poor weather conditions was opening night. The largest recorded attendance in the event’s history was in 2015, when a total of 126,924 patrons rode through the park. Miller hopes the weather will be better this year so more guests can enjoy the displays. Returning this year will be five of what Miller calls, “Instaspots.” Guests can take photos near a jeep from i.g. Burton, and displays by the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, Candy Kitchen, Nick’s Mini Golf and Park Place Jewelers, as well as four poinsettia trees, including the large 12-foot one inside the pavilion. “We try to change it up from year to year,” Miller said. “When you walk in there’s different displays, different opportunities for photo opportunities with family.” Per tradition, Santa will reside in Kris Kringle’s Corner, surrounded by Christmas trees. The jolly old elf’s section has been decorated every year by Candy Kitchen. Santa will greet visitors and listen to Christmas wish lists through Dec. 23. Children also have the option to write a letter to Santa and put it in his mailbox. Mrs. Claus will join Santa in spreading holiday cheer this year with her Children Shop. “This [area] is specifically meant for little kids to be able to go in and shop for mom and dad,” Miller said. “There’s trinkets and gifts in there that they can go in, they can pick out their own gift and then actually surprise mom and dad under the Christmas tree or with a gift for the holiday season.” Winterfest of Lights has become a yearly tradition for local residents
The 50-foot-tall Christmas tree featured during Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park on 125th Street plays festive music synchronized to the lights. Winterfest of Lights kicks off Thursday, Nov. 21 with an opening ceremony.
and families visiting during the holiday season. The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department began setup in early October to transform the park into a winter wonderland, using a different layout each year to keep excursions fresh for returning visitors. The Jingle Bell Run 5K and New Year’s Eve fireworks show will also be returning this holiday season. The run will take place on Sunday, Dec. 8, and is sponsored by the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department and OC Tri Running. The race will take runners through the light displays at Northside Park. The New Year’s Eve celebration will include a midnight fireworks display, live entertainment, hot chocolate sold by the Recreation and Park’s Boosters and a ride through the Winterfest of Lights. “If you’re excited about the holidays, even if you’re not yet excited about the holidays, it’s going to be quite an opportunity to capture that Christmas and holiday spirit for 2019,” Miller said. “That’s one of the things Winterfest does, between the holiday music and all the lights and all the beauty and splendor here … it builds that enthusiasm for the holiday season.” For almost a decade, organizers have been focused on refurbishing the more than 400 existing displays, which are stripped down, rewired and the bulbs and sockets are replaced. This year, new displays inside the courtyard have changed as well, and Miller is already planning ahead for next year’s Winterfest, because there will be entirely new displays. The nighttime festival runs nightly through Dec. 31 at Northside Park. Hours of operation are 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5:30-10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The cost to ride the train is $5 for adults. Children 11 and younger ride for free. For more information, call the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department at 410-250-0125.
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Joerg Leinemann, 61, of Ocean City holds his Outstanding Eagle Scout award that he received Monday, Nov. 4 at City Hall. The award is the highest achievement an Eagle Scout can receive on the local, state and regional level. Leinemann said it took a village of friends, family and mentors to shape him into the man he is today.
Eagle Scout thanks family, friends and OC community Continued from Page 25 and Webelo, and then achieved his Cub Scout Arrow of Light badge in 1969. When his family relocated to the resort in 1972, he joined the Boy Scouts of America Ocean City Troop 261, chartered by the American Legion in 1946. Leinemann said participating in scouts gave him a sense of direction and purpose, and allowed him to mature in a healthy way. “What are the options for our children these days? Where do we take them?” Leinemann said. “Scouts gives you so much more. You’re getting morals, you’re getting survival skills, you become physically fit and mentally prepared. This whole scouting thing gives our youth something that they’re maybe missing [today].” As a mentor, Leinemann has seen youth conquer rough upbringings and develop into future leaders and respectable community members through the scout organization. “You work with them and watch them become Eagle Scouts, and I’m very proud of these guys,” he said. The Eagle Scout has had his share of mentors as well, and he fondly remembers working for George Fitzgerald and fellow Outstanding Eagle Scout award recipient, Tom Smith, one summer in 1973, at Henson Scout Reservation in Sharptown, Maryland. “I started to get what they called, ‘car fumes and perfumes’... and there had to be some reigning in of Joerg, and these guys did that for me,” Leinemann said.
The organization has also changed quite drastically since Leinemann’s youth, an evolution that he said he is extremely proud of. In the beginning of 2019, the organization formerly known as Boy Scouts of America adopted a new name, Scouts BSA, and began accepting girls into the organization. Ocean City ushered in its new era of scouts in March, and founded the all-girls Scouts BSA Ocean City Troop 621. “How cool is it that these girls [are] becoming Eagle Scouts?” he said “It’s giving an opportunity to a girl to do the same thing as the boys.” To become an Eagle Scout a boy or girl must be a Life Scout for at least six months, earn 21 merit badges, exhibit leadership skills, develop and lead a service project and complete an Eagle Scout board of review. To make the process more complicated, scouts must complete all of this before their 18th birthday. Since the first time the Eagle Scout rank was awarded in 1912, more than 2 million have achieved the honor — roughly 4 percent of all scouts. Leinemann’s son has followed in his father’s footsteps and achieved the Eagle Scout rank this year. His son has another goal to reach, however, now that Leinemann has earned the Outstanding Eagle Scout award. Leinemann said he is especially thankful to his family, the Delmarva Council BSA, the American Legion, scout peers, past mentors and to Ocean City officials for honoring his achievement.
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HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may have to make your own opportunities rather than waiting for some to fall in your lap. Only then can you prove to others what you’re worth.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Few things rustle your feathers, Taurus. But when your ire is up, take a step back to collect yourself. Use the latter half of the week to get things back in order.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 It may take a few steps in the wrong direction to realize you need to change course, Gemini. But smooth sailing will soon prevail. Stay the course.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, with many new changes happening in your life, you may be wishing for the familiarity of things you once had. Revisit photo albums or talk to old friends for nostalgia.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Six-year-old Scout Nora Emerick, of West Ocean City, throws a worn, folded flag into a burning pit during the U.S. Flag Retirement Ceremony at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines last year.
Flag retirement ceremony to be held in OP, Sat. By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) Boy Scouts of Troop 261, Cub Scouts of Pack 261 and Girl Scouts of Troop 621 will properly discard hundreds of flags during an annual retirement ceremony, held at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines, Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. The Ocean City-based scout troops will place worn and torn flags into a fire pit for a respectful burning, in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code. Ocean Pines Public Works and the Bishopville Volunteer Fire Company will assist during the ceremony. “The American flag means so much to so many people,” Scoutmaster Ken Nichols said. “Just like on Veterans Day, our veterans died trying to protect that flag and what it means.” Worn U.S. flags are being collected at American Legion Post #166 on 24th Street in Ocean City, Post #123 (10111 Old Ocean City Blvd.) and Post #231 (104 Showell Street) in Berlin, and at the Ocean Pines Community Center in White Horse Park. Several bags filled with worn and torn flags have already been collected, Nichols said. “We retired around 1,500-2,000 flags last year,” Nichols said. A large fire pit will be set up in order to properly retire the flags. Before being placed in the pit, flags will be folded properly, and then sent into the flames with a salute in respect to those who fought and served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Leo, when you take a stand, others are sure to take notice at what you have to say. You have the kind of magnetism and presence to garner the attention and support of others.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Work-related stress may not go away entirely, but you can find a way to reduce it, Virgo. Indulge in a long lunch with coworkers or take a muchneeded day off to clear your mind.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 It may take some extra motivation for you to get moving on a project at home, Libra. But once the momentum takes hold, it will be smooth sailing for several days.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Over 1,500 flags were properly retired during the U.S. Flag Retirement Ceremony at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines last year.
“The American flag isn’t just a piece of cloth ... we’re not just retiring the cloth, we’re retiring the emotion and everything else with it,” Nichols said. “We don’t want that flag to end up in a garbage dump somewhere and that’s why we retire it [this] way. “I would love to see more of the American public be made aware of the meaning of the flag,” he continued. “There’s been a lot of things in our society over the last couple of years ... people have the right, but it’s a bit of an oxymoron to say, ‘Well it’s my God given right to do X,’ well it’s that same flag that gave you that right.” The ceremony will end with scouts working together to fold the final flag before sending it into retirement. Flags will be accepted for the retirement ceremony until the end of the day on Friday, Nov. 15. For more information, call American Legion Post #166 at 410-289-3166.
Many times it is not what you say but what you do not say that has the most impact, Scorpio. Consider your words carefully before speaking up.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Managing a household can be just as important as keeping your professional life running smoothly, Sagittarius. Give yourself a pat on the back if you’re accomplishing both.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 A vacation may be just what the doctor ordered, Capricorn. Begin researching destinations now and figure out the best way to finance a trip to get away and soak up the sun.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 A change of scenery may do you some good in the days ahead, Aquarius. See if you can fit in an extended weekend to clear your mind. MORGAN PILZ/OCEAN CITY TODAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Vietnam Marine veterans John Paulus, left, and Robert Limardo, of New Jersey, enjoy the Marines’ 244th Birthday Ball inside the convention center on 40th Street, Saturday, Nov. 9.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, put some thought into the fun activities you can do with others. Organize a night out on the town with friends.
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Marine Corps veteran Anthony Marquez, from Oklahoma, carves a battlefield memorial cross at the 28th Street Pit & Pub for Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11. The memorial cross will be donated to Patriot Point, a veteran organization in Cambridge, Maryland.
Marquez returns to Ocean City for memorial carving By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) Marine Corps veteran Anthony Marquez returned to Ocean City this week for the second year in a row to carve a battlefield memorial cross, which consists of a rifle, combat boots, and a helmet, to remember fallen veterans. Marine Corps veteran Alex Mitchell, of Ocean Pines, invited Marquez to the 28th Street Pit & Pub on Nov. 11 to create a carving for Patriot Point, an organization in Cambridge, Maryland, dedicated to providing outdoor activities for veterans and their families in a safe environment. “They helped me out this year, so it’s the least I can do to make sure that this goes there,” Mitchell said. Marquez, of Oklahoma, came to Ocean City last November to carve a battlefield cross, which is located at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines. Mitchell organized the event last year as a way to raise awareness for veteran mental health and his organization, M*IA, which stands for Mental Illness and Addiction. Marquez began his carvings in 2016 to remember the 17 members killed during his last deployment in Sangin, Afghanistan, in 2011. In addition to the 17 killed, over 190 were wounded. This past May, Marquez finished the last of the 17 carvings, each dedicated to one of the Marines who were killed. Even with the 17 completed, the 32-year-old hasn’t stopped carving. Marquez has driven around the
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Marine Corps veteran Anthony Marquez, from Oklahoma, completed this battlefield memorial cross in five-and-a-half hours outside the 28th Street Pit & Pub for Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11.
country to meet with Gold Star families – who have lost a loved one in military service – and veteran organizations to give them the battlefield crosses. Over the past three years he has completed 53 carvings. “It’s grown to where it’s got the interest of more than just the original 17,” Marquez said. “I’ve done so many more. I’ve put over 70,000 miles on my truck in two years.” Marquez said that the battlefield carvings are a way to bring veterans and Gold Star families together. “There’s a lot of veterans out there who lost friends overseas and those See PATRIOTS Page 31
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Enjoying Shenanigan’s on Fourth Street before it closes for the season, on Saturday, Nov. 9, from left, are Ocean City residents Ken Brandt, Sandy Rippin and Kelly Brandt.
Bartenders Rod Rippin, left, and Spencer Coulbourn serve drinks during Shenanigans’ closing party on Fourth Street, Saturday, Nov. 9.
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Shenanigan’s employees celebrate the end of the season at the Fourth Street location, Saturday, Nov. 9. Pictured, from left, are Nick Feickert, Bobbi Hrisimov, Amie Ozazewski, Chris Prise and Billy Caton.
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Grabbing a beer during Shenanigans’ closing party on Fourth Street, Saturday, Nov. 9, are Salisbury residents Ryan Brawner, left, and Brooks Greenhalgh.
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Drinking sake and enjoying sushi at the inaugural sushi sampling event at Nori’s on 115th Street, Sunday, Nov. 10, from left, are Ocean City resident Anna Merrick, Julia Finecey, of Berlin, Ian Bennett of Bishopville, and Ocean City resident Janeen Weik.
Serving up sushi and smiles during the first sampling event at Nori’s on 115th Street, Sunday, Nov. 10, from left, are owners and siblings Phil and Saphara Lambrinos, Eric Brandenberg of Ocean City, Rockville resident Jules David, owner Yonny Lambrinos and Kevin Marquess of West Ocean City.
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Patriots Point to receive battlefield memorial carving Continued from Page 29 families, those parents and siblings and what not – I feel like they feel disconnected from the service members that served with their son or daughter or husband,” Marquez said. “I feel like it’s better to stay connected with the Gold Star families. It really lets the families know that we’re out here thinking of them.” Marquez said that the number one thing he hears from Gold Star families is that they fear they will be forgotten. “That shouldn’t even be a thought in their minds,” Marquez said. “They should feel the love from the ones that served with their loved one. They should feel appreciation from the veterans that served with their loved one.” Mitchell agreed that the goal is to make sure that the veterans are not forgotten – both those who lost their lives and those who returned home. “We’ve been in war for 20 years and we all know it, but the battles that are fought every single day, all day, every day, even today … There were guys in battles today and those are their personal stories,” he said. “We have to make sure they’re not forgotten – the small ones.” When Marquez first started the carvings, he said it took him 16 to 18 hours to complete just one. After three years of practice, he completed the carving on Monday in about five-
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Anthony Marquez, a Marine Corps veteran from Oklahoma, carved this battlefield memorial for Worcester County Veterans Memorial on Racetrack Road in Ocean Pines, last November.
and-a-half hours. After that, Marquez did a carving with another veteran in New Haven, Connecticut, on Wednesday. From there, he will spend a couple weeks doing carvings in Massachusetts. To learn more about Marquez’s carvings, visit xiicarvings.com. To learn more about Patriot Point, visit patriotpoint.org.
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Sierra Dacre wins swimsuit competition during pageant By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) Worcester County resident Sierra Dacre participated in the Miss Maryland 2020 pageant last weekend in Bethesda and took home the top award in the swimsuit event. Dacre, who has never competed in a beauty pageant before, said the entire event was “a whirlwind of emotion.” “I didn’t really expect too much going into this with it being my first pageant ever,” Dacre said. “But I did receive the swimsuit award, which I’m truly grateful for. That means they recognized me on something at least.” Dacre first discovered the competition while she was shopping online, and initially thought the ad was a scam, but decided to click on it anyway. “I clicked the link and I genuinely thought it was a scam,” she said. “I was like, ‘This doesn’t seem real,’ but I applied anyways. I put in all of my information and I received a text message asking for a phone interview. I still sort of was just like, ‘There’s no way this is real. Someone’s trying to take my money or something.’ But I did the phone inter-
view and I received an email a few days later that I was selected as an official state contestant.” Dacre, 20, decided to run for two reasons: for mental health awareness, citing her own experience with Bi-polar type 2 disorder, and to help encourage young women to get involved with their communities. Since it was her first time, Dacre was surprised with how comfortable she was talking to the judges, rehearsing the evening gown and bathing suit portions of the event, and even wearing heels during the swimsuit segment. Dacre also competed against 95 other young women in the first ever People’s Choice Award in order to advance in the Miss Maryland contest. Despite not receiving the Miss Maryland crown or winning the People’s Choice Award votes, she was not discouraged, citing some advice she received when she was younger, which she also shared with the judges. “One of my interview questions was, ‘What’s the best piece of advice you ever received?’” Dacre said. “For that I wrote, See DACRE Page 33
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Dawne and Steve Pappas, owners of the Original Greene Turtle located on 116th Street, have been nominated as the ninth recipients of the Hal Glick Distinguished Service Award, which will be presented to them at the Clarion Crystal Ballroom on 101st Street, Sunday, Dec. 15. PHOTO COURTESY DAWNE PAPPAS
Ninth Hal Glick award goes to Dawne and Steve Pappas By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) Ocean City residents Steve and Dawne Pappas will be recognized as the ninth annual recipients of the Hal Glick Distinguished Service Award in the Crystal Ballroom of the Clarion hotel on 101st Street, Sunday, Dec. 15. Event co-chairs, Jeff Thaler and
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Christine Glick, and committee members, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, Ocean City Council Secretary Mary Knight, Kari Berger, Bunk Mann, Rebecca Moore and Tammy Patrick, as well as former award winners, chose the Pappas’ as the 2019 recipients. “They are a very deserving couple,” Thaler said. They have owned the Original
Continued from Page 31 ‘In order to succeed, failure is inevitable. You have to get knocked down a few times to truly succeed in life.’ “I think this pageant results in it are the perfect example of that, because I went into this not having any pageant experience,” she continued. “I did not place but I still received an award, and I think that just gives me more motivation to go back next year and give it my all and try harder and get more dedicated to this.” Dacre intends to run for Miss Maryland 2021 and plans to hire a pageant coach to become a better competitor. “I’m just really grateful for the opportunity to represent my town,” she said. “Although I didn’t bring the title home to Worcester County, I’m still going to go back next year and fight even harder for it.”
Sierra Dacre, 20, did not win this year’s Miss Maryland beauty pageant, but she plans to compete again next year.
Greene Turtle, located on 116th Street, since 1981, and join eight other honorees of the award – Kim Messick, Reese Cropper III of Insurance Management Group, Buddy Trala of Sunset Grille, Jack Burbage of Bluewater Development, Billy and Madelyn Carder of BJ’s on the Water, Dr. Lenny Berger of the Clarion Resort hotel, Leighton Moore of
Seacrets, and the late Hal Glick of Moore, Warfield and Glick. The Pappas’ are the second couple to be presented the award and said they are honored to receive it. “[The award has gone to] a great group of people before us who were all very well deserving, and we are very fortunate to have a community See COUPLE Page 35
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GUEST SPEAKER STUDENTS COMMENDED The Worcester County Commissioners and Board of Education officials commend Worcester Technical High School students and instructors for their outstanding performances at the 55th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, held June 24-28.
READING TIME Worcester Preparatory School Kindergarten teachers have incorporated a new program, “Read to Self,” where students have a carvedout time every day dedicated to reading. Pictured is Knox Luttrell.
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City welcomed guest speaker Anita Hicks, a local businesswoman who’s company “Virtual Assistance by Anita” provides help for social media. Hicks is pictured receiving the Kiwanis Pen, traditionally given to guest speakers, from Kiwanis Club President Roy Foreman.
SERVICE AWARD Stephen Decatur High School students, from left, Russell Warren, Adam Smith, Emily Sackadorf, Devin Pilarski, Kendahl Parsons, Maeve Donahue and Jenna Bradford received the Presidential Service Gold Award during the annual Presidential Service Award ceremony on Oct. 8. To receive the gold distinction, students must have completed at least 250 volunteer hours during a calendar year. Over 60 students were recognized, serving over 13,000 hours on the year. Decatur alum Al “Hondo” Handy, left, served as the guest speaker. Also pictured is Principal Thomas Sites.
BUILD DAY Members of the Coastal Association of Realtors participated in a Realtor Build Day for the Worcester County chapter of Habitat for Humanity on Oct.11, in Bishopville. The home is being built for a local widowed mother of four who works as a resident counselor for an inpatient addiction treatment center. Pictured, from left, are Grace Masten of Sea Grace at North Beach Realtors in Ocean City, Eka Suryadi of Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Ocean City, Jon Barker of Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Ocean City, Vicki Harmon of Coldwell Banker 120th Street in Ocean City, Mark Barker of Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Ocean City, and Cam Bunting of Bunting Realty in Berlin.
LUNCHEON The Republican Women of Worcester County held its September luncheon meeting on Sept. 26 at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. The guest speaker was Ashley Roush, partnership specialist, U.S. Census Bureau, left. She spoke to 84 attendees about the upcoming 2020 census and the workings of the U.S. Census Bureau. Roush is pictured with Sandy Zitzer, Republican Women of Worcester County first vice president.
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Couple active in countless organizations and charities Continued from Page 33 that is so supportive of each other and each other’s causes,” Dawne said. “When they told me the list of some of the people that were recipients, like Billy and Madelyn Carter, Jack Burbage … we were overwhelmed at first when they came to us,” Steve said. The couple have been active in many civic organizations and charities, such as the American Cancer Society, Atlantic General Hospital and the John H. “Jack” Burbage Jr. Cancer Care Center, Worcester County Humane Society, Believe In Tomorrow, Salisbury University, Worcester Preparatory School, Worcester Public Schools, Indian River School District, Ocean City Recreation Department, St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Holy Savior Catholic Church, Ocean City Police Department, Ocean City Fire Department, Ocean City Downtown Association, Ocean City Developmental Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Worcester GOLD, Diakonia, Lions Club, Ravens Roost 44, Hogs and Heroes and countless others. “As far as donations and stuff, there’s probably not one organization that we haven’t donated to at some time or another,” Dawne said. “We’ve never turned anyone away. We’ve always donated to local organizations. But more importantly, besides just being able to financially support a different organization, we actually donate a lot of time.” “A lot of us are fortunate that we’ve been put in these positions that we can help other people,” Steve said. “One of the reasons why we’re fortunate, because of our employees that have worked with us. We’ve been extremely fortunate because we’ve had employees … some of them have been there since we opened the Turtle up. Our managers, our bartenders, our servers, they give us the freedom that we can do some of the things that we’ve done. We’re able to do things that we wouldn’t be able to do if we had to work 12-hour days like we did in the beginning when we first opened.” The award and event were created in 2010 by Temple Bat Yam in Berlin and a group of local business leaders to honor Hal Glick. In 2015, Glick succumbed to cancer. This award is both a legacy to him and a way to honor others for their community service. The gala includes a cocktail hour which starts at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the presentation of the award. Public officials and special guests will also speak during the event. Following the award, the gala will move into the Clarion’s Ocean Club, where live music and a cash bar will be set up. Since its inception, the gala has
raised nearly $800,000, which has been distributed to local organizations, including Atlantic General Hospital, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, the Worcester County Humane Society, Worcester County Youth & Family Services, Diakonia, the Art League of Ocean City, Temple Bat Yam, The Jesse Klump Suicide Awareness Fund and The Rebecca & Leighton Moore Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit at PRMC. Tickets will be available until Friday, Dec. 13. Tickets cost $125 per person, $350 for couples’ tickets and $1,500 for a table of 10. Sponsorships are available in the gold package for $2,500 and platinum for $5,000. To reserve a ticket, table, or sponsorship, call 410-641-4311.
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MEMORIAL GATHERING Chris Weber of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Tom Weber of Ocean City, join a dozen others in honoring the memory of their deceased loved ones during Coastal Hospice’s annual Worcester County Community Memorial Gathering at the Ocean City Fishing Pier on Friday, Nov. 1.
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HOMECOMING COURT Worcester Prep’s Upper School dedicated the entire week of Oct. 7-12 to celebrate Homecoming. Festivities kicked-off with an activity-packed Spirit Week and culminated with an alumni/family cookout, soccer game, and Homecoming dance. The Homecoming Court was announced during the Upper School Homecoming Dance on Oct. 12. Pictured, from left, are freshman Prince and Princess, Luke Bunting and Olivia Mattingly; senior Prince and Princess, Gavin Carmody and Jordan Campbell; senior King and Queen, Jacob Lewis and Kennedy Humes; sophomore Prince and Princess, Vaughn Zender and Brooke Phillips; and junior Prince and Princess, Hunter Gentry and Arusa Islam.
PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR.
NEW MEMBER The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City welcomed new member Diane Denk on Oct. 9 during its weekly meeting. Denk is pictured with her sponsor, Kitty Wrench and Kiwanis Club President Roy Foreman.
INSTALLATION
PEP RALLY Stephen Decatur High School seniors, from left, DaCameron McAfee, Caroline Gardner, Mikayla Denault, Maxwell Ewancio and Eliza Siegel served as emcees during the annual Homecoming pep rally on Oct. 4.
The District Deputy Grand Master Right Worshipful Jabbar Mills of the Eighth Masonic District for the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Maryland recently held an installation ceremony for officers of the district lodges at Lincoln Lodge #53 in Berlin. The senior and junior wardens and all elected officers for the several lodges in the district were installed. Right Worshipful Howard Price, the Regional Grand Lecturer, installed Patrick Smith as the worshipful master of Lincoln Lodge #53 with Michael Foreman as the senior warden and Past Master James Mapp, Sr. as the junior warden, along with Norman Colbourne as secretary and Past Master Michael Bowen as treasurer. The Eighth Masonic District includes Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties. The Honorable Emanuel J. Stanley 33 Degree is the most worshipful grand master.
SHOW TIME Berlin Intermediate sixth grade students sported their new shirts while attending Catapult: A Shadow Dance Co., at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center last month as part of the school’s Arts Integration Program. Pictured, from left, are Layla Jenkins, Marely Cabello-Vargas, Alyssa Clymire, and Za'Mya Handy.
AWARD WINNERS The Art League of Ocean City presented the 2019 SHEro Awards to women who have risen up to overcome adversity, on Oct. 25. Pictured, in front, from left, are Art League Executive Director Rina Thaler, Marie Gilmore, Dianne Shearon and Pamela Greer Buckley, and in back, Amy Wood, Chrissy Ehrhart, Brittney Herz Glenn, Ocean City Council Secretary Mary Knight, and RISE show Curator Deborah Rolig. Not pictured: Robin Cook.
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Serve fried calamari with marinara or chipotle sauce By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) Days of running barefoot and biking to Rehoboth must be put to rest until spring decides to make its presence again. Miles of traffic has subsided to a state of normalcy. I must confess this makes me happy, waking up to find tourists fishing on my deck has a tendency to make one a little crazed. Pretty soon the green grass will be taking a snooze; earth tone colors will be the theme for the next several months. The lawn service came in for the final cutting of the year; I like them to cut the grass a little shorter for the winter. Darkness falls sooner and meeting for happy hour helps the winter blues. Local restaurants run specials that are hard to beat. Half-priced burgers with the fixings are always a hit. Fish tacos are plentiful and down-right cheap. The thought of an iced cold beer and spicy wings are also very tempting. If you are like me and fancy crispy calamari, one does not have to go out to enjoy this delight. Calamari are easy to prepare and will not break your budget. The basic formula for frying calamari is to soak them in milk, toss them in a flour mixture, and fry the cephalopod for approximately two minutes. How simple is that? Fresh calamari are delectable but it generally mean’s one has to clean them. Simply slice the squid in half just below the eyes, separating the tentacles from the head; reserve the tenta-
cles. Holding the body, gently pull out the head, intestines, ink sack and clear skeleton; discard innards. Working from the cut end of the body, grasp the thin skin. Peel it back and also discard it. Rinse the squid and tentacles before cooking. Slice the body crosswise into rings and proceed according to your recipe. Contrary to popular belief, frozen squid are also delicious. Walmart carries a 16-ounce bag, Great Value Rings & Tentacles Squid, fully cleaned and trimmed for $6.84. That is a great price and you should take advantage of it. I find that equal amounts of flour, cornmeal, and panko make the perfect coating for calamari. The flour acts as a glue, the cornmeal adds flavor, and the panko adds texture. If you are going to take on the task of preparing fried calamari, it needs to be cooked in very hot oil and very quickly. Otherwise, the protein will become tough and destroy its delicate nature. When frying calamari, it is very important to cook them in small batches. If the pan is over-crowded, the temperature of the oil will drop, causing the calamari to absorb oil and become soggy. The mini mesh wire basket shown in the picture is a fun way to present individualized orders of calamari. They are very inexpensive and can be purchased at Amazon. Following is a fried calamari recipe with a choice of a creamy chipotle or a spiced marinara dipping sauce. Calamari can be served with a single sauce or both sauces to give your guests options. The spiced tomato dipping sauce See TO Page 38
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Chipotle Dipping Sauce 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons adobe sauce 2 chipotle peppers (in adobe sauce) minced juice of ½ lemon 1 teaspoon garlic powder few pinches of kosher salt 1. In a small bowl, combine the ingredients until fully incorporated. Refrigerate chipotle dip until ready to use. Allow chipotle sauce to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
Spicy Marinara Sauce 1 (28-oz. can) good quality crushed tomatoes 2 pinches of baking soda 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 teaspoon heavy cream 1. In a small bowl, combine the in-
gredients until fully incorporated. Set aside.
Fried Calamari 1 lb. calamari that includes the rings and tentacles 1 ½ cups milk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup unseasoned panko breadcrumbs kosher salt to taste canola oil for frying fresh chopped cilantro or parsley as a garnish 1. Rinse calamari under cold running water. Place calamari in a medium bowl. Add milk and soak calamari for 30 minutes. Strain. 2. In a fryer or heavy pot, add about 2 inches of oil and heat to 375 degrees. 3. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, and panko. Toss the calamari in the flour mixture. Make sure the calamari are completely covered and shake off any excess. 4. Working in small batches, cook the calamari for about 2 minutes. Place cooked calamari on a cooling rack, and add salt. 5. Presentation. Place calamari on a serving dish, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve with chipotle dipping sauce, or spicy marinara sauce, or both. – Secret Ingredient – Choices. “Choices are the hinges of destiny.” – Edwin Markham
Yard sale to include fiber art, paintings, prints and jewelry (Nov. 15, 2019) The public is invited to a yard sale put on by artists who are cleaning out their studios on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, bayside. The sale will be held indoors, rain or shine. Included in the sale from the participating artists are original paintings and photographs, art books, pottery, prints, fiber art, jewelry and glass, plus framing and art supplies, and excess art. In addition, the Art League of Ocean City will be selling as a fundraiser donated art, abandoned pottery, and some kitchen supplies. “The prices are amazing, and so are the treasures you’ll find,” Rina Thaler,
executive director of the Art League, said. “This is a great opportunity to buy not only art, but also items that inspired the artists. You never know what you’re going to find.” All sales are cash only. Several artists are using the yard sale as a fundraiser, donating proceeds to the Art League. 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. More information is available at 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
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Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted ________________________________
DOWNTOWN
South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192, www.captainstableoc.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100, www.coinspub.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m. Daily specials. ■ THE CORAL REEF CAFE / HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.ocsuites.com/dining $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Four-story atrium cafe and an elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine, fresh seafood, fresh cuts of meat, farm-to-table produce, artisanal desserts, hearty sandwiches and much more. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100, www.dunesmanor.com $$ - $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with daily happy hour from 4-6 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and light fare menu; Milton’s Deck Dining; and tasty beach grillables at the Barefoot Beach Bar, in season.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, extensive wine list and gourmet desserts. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week, yearround. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Breakfast served daily at West OC, 41st, and 70th street locations. Check out our new bar and happy hour specials at our new West OC location. Order online at www.TheDoughRoller.com. ■ DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-6648989, www.DRY85.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Gourmet “stick to your ribs” home cooking. A made-fromscratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It’s that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, pork chops and wings and turns them completely on their head. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MARLIN MOON 3301 Atlantic Ave., in the DoubleTree Ocean City 410-280-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ | Full bar Featuring Executive Chef Gary Beach. Fresh cuisine featuring locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetables. Small plate appetizers, fresh salads. Local craft beers and cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-6646801, www.RedRedWineBar.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Coastal cuisine with a focus on local seafood and hand tossed pizzas plus artisanal cheeseboards. 35+ wines By the Glass, 120+ By the Bottle. Flights. Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762, www.skyebaroc.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials.
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets ■ ABBEY BURGER BISTRO OC 126th Street, behind the Holiday Inn, Ocean City 410-289-2525, 410-2502333, www.abbeyburger.com/ocean-city $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Large parties welcome. Craft beer. Award
winning burgers. Voted Best in Maryland, Wild Game. ■ BEACH BARRELS 13207 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-0522, www.beachbarrels.com $ | Full bar Happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday. Featuring primo hoagie menu where premium ingredients are fresh, nothing is pre-cut. Open 7 days, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$-$$$ | Reservations recommended for large parties | Kids’ menu | Full bar Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes. Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ DUFFYS 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449, www.duffysoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second season and daily dinner specials. Dine in, carry out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-5243535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, open year-round. ■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway (Gold Coast Mall), Ocean City443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days serving lunch and dinner. Our creative menu features hand-cut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi. Dine-in or carry-out. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast, Friday through Sunday 7-11 a.m. Featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Enjoy our delicious 3 Course Dinner for $25 served every Friday and Saturday, 4-9 p.m. with the choice of appetizer, entree and dessert. ■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus® burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
WEST OCEAN CITY ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Route 50, West Ocean City 410-2137717, www.ocitalianfood.com $-$$ | Reservations Accepted | Full bar Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER West Ocean City, 12849 Ocean Gateway 410-213-7655 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast served daily at West OC, 41st, and 70th street locations. Check out our new bar and happy hour specials at our new West OC location. Order online at www.TheDoughRoller.com. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Original Fresh Squeezed Orange Crush! Open every day, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Appetizers, fresh seafood, steak and pasta. Live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday. ■ HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu and game room | Full bar New smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with raw bar and crab legs. Sports packages and live entertainment. Large parties welcome. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-6642105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.
OCEAN PINES ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Amid a bay front setting, the Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers dining selections for lunch and dinner. Fresh seafood and signature drinks. Open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar Located next to the Golf Shop, the Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting.
BERLIN ■ OCEAN DOWNS CASINO, POSEIDON’S PUB 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410641-0600, www.oceandowns.com $-$$$ | Full bar House soups, small plates, sandwiches, burgers and entrees including steaks, chicken, veggie and Eastern Shore favorites. Dining room hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 4-11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon to midnight; Sunday, noon to 11 p.m. Pub open late.
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Thunderbirds to headline show (Nov. 15, 2019) The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline next summer’s Ocean City Air Show when it returns to the beach and Boardwalk, June 13-14, 2020. VIP and Premium Viewing tickets are now on sale and attendees can save 40 percent off the event day price. The show will also feature some of North America’s premier military and civilian performers including the GEICO Skytypers, who just made an early announcement that they will perform in Ocean City, returning after a two-year absence. The event will offer three VIP viewing
PURPLE HEART Celebrating the Marines’ 244th Birthday with a ball inside the convention center on 40th Street, Saturday, Nov. 9, from left, are Ocean City Marine Bob Broderick, Purple Heart recipient Morris Semiatin, 93, of Kensington, Maryland, and his son Ben, of Ocean City.
venues: the Penthouse, Skybox and Flight Line Club beach viewing experience, as well as a premium viewing area on the beach called the Drop Zone where spectators can enjoy the show with professional narration, music, food, beverage and on-site comfort facilities. The Drop Zone is also limited in capacity to insure a better viewing experience. For more information about the 2020 Ocean City Air Show, visit https://ocairshow.com/ or follow the show on Facebook to be the first to know about every new performer announcement leading up to the show in June.
CROSSWORD
Lower Shore Land Trust to hold Flannel Formal, Sat. (Nov. 15, 2019) The Flannel Formal, hosted by the Lower Shore Land Trust, raises funds for conservation programming on the Lower Shore. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 5-9 p.m. at The Manor at Brooklyn Meadows in Berlin. The event raises funds through tickets sales, sponsorships and a silent auction. Last year’s event raised over $30,000 and volunteers hope to increase the support this year. Committee Chair Victoria Spice has seen how the Lower Shore Land Trust works in the community when she started as a volunteer over six years ago. She then landed a position on staff, although pursued her dream to work for the National Park Service. Ultimately, she landed at Delaware Center for Inland Bays, but has remained active with the Land Trust by serving as a board member. Instrumental in growing the Trust’s Pollinator Festival and Native Plant Sale as a family event, she has helped to spearhead efforts to promote Operation Outdoors. “Now that I am a mother, I want my child to have access to the outdoors and programming to learn about natural history and ecology of the area,” Spice said. This year’s event provides live music with The Resto Tribe, featuring
vocalist Margot Resto and instrumentalists Angel Resto and Gabe Resto, offering “A Little Blues, A Little Motown and a Little Get Down!” Included in the $75 admission fee is the pig roast, shucked oysters, desserts by Baked Dessert Café, hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktail, craft beer and wine. The event will be held at a new venue – The Manor at Brooklyn Meadows, which sits on a 40-acre working horse farm and boasts stateof-the-art amenities. Sponsors include ABC Printers; Ayers Creek Adventures; Baked Dessert Café; Bank of Ocean City; John and Jenny Bauer; Fins Ale House & Raw Bar; Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc.; George, Miles & Buhr, LLC; Bryan Johnston; Sello’s Italian Oven & Bar; Doug and Nancy Stephens; The Land Group; The Manor at Brooklyn Meadows; and Weisner Real Estate. The Lower Shore Land Trust is a nationally accredited 501(C)(3) nonprofit that is dedicated to preserving rural lands, promoting vibrant towns, and to building a healthier and more connected Eastern Shore. To purchase tickets or to inquire about sponsoring the Flannel Formal and to support Operation Outdoors and the Lower Shore Land Trust, visit www.lowershorelandtrust.org or call 443-234-5587 for more information.
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Fri., Nov. 15 CROP OUT CANCER Grand Hotel & Spa, 2100 Baltimore Ave., 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. For a $40 donation to the American Cancer Society, participants can bring their scrapbooking (or crafting) supplies and enjoy a day of interrupted crafting. There will also be a silent auction, 50/50 and special door prizes and gifts. 443-235-2926
FIBER FRIENDS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. Bring your lap work and join this group as they knit, crochet and embroider. All are welcome. Victoria Christie-Healy, 703-507-0708, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
original paintings and photographs, art books, pottery, prints, fiber art, jewelry, glass, framing supplies, art supplies and excess art. In addition, the Art League of Ocean City will be selling as a fundraiser donated art, abandoned pottery, plus some kitchen supplies. The sale will be held indoors, rain or shine. All sales are cash only. 410-524-9433, http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org
WALK WITH A DOC Meet at the Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, 9:00 AM. There is a short presentation by a doctor on a current health topic followed by a walk at your own pace. Donna, 410-629-6820, http://www.atlanticgeneral.org/walkwithadoc
FOCUS ON PRAYER 7.0
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 1:00 PM. Featuring “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Copies of books are available in advance at the library. 410-641-0650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Holy Trinity Anglican, 11021 Worcester Highway, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The theme will be “My Small Story/God’s Larger Story.” Worship, teaching, prayer and fellowship. Complimentary lunch and $5 child care provided with advance reservations. Reservations: 443-2355675 or sara@calledtopraybooks.com.
COLORING OUTSIDE THE LINES
CERAMIC PAINTING FUNDRAISER
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Discover the therapeutic benefits of coloring such as relaxation, reduced stress and feeling restored. Coloring books and supplies provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Ceramic Zone, 7700 Richardson Road, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Choose what you want to paint, price depends on item. Info: Cristi, 443-235-2935. Advise at check-out that you are supporting the Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser. 410-835-8683
BERLIN BOOK OF THE MONTH
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR FISH FRY Bowen United Methodist Church, 8421 Newark Road, Newark, MD, 4:30 PM 7:00 PM, Platters cost $10 and include flounder filet, macaroni and cheese, green beans, cornbread and dessert. Beverage included for those who eat in.
CERAMIC PAINTING FUNDRAISER Ceramic Zone, 7700 Richardson Road, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Choose what you want to paint, price depends on item. Info: Cristi, 443-235-2935. Advise at check-out that you are supporting the Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser. 410-835-8683
Sat., Nov. 16
Snow Hill Fire Department, 4718 Snow Hill Road, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Food will be available for purchase. Table rentals are $15 for one table or $25 for two tables. Contact Joyce, 410-632-2115.
greens, string beans, macaroni and cheese, beets, biscuits, dessert and coffee. Cost is $13 for adults. Carry-out available. 410-543-8244 or 443-2350251
PM - 6:30 PM. TOPS is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. Berlin group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-6410157
STEAK DINNER
YOGA FOR ALL
American Legion Berlin Post #123, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Dinner includes 14 oz. Porterhouse steak, baked potato, salad and dinner roll for $16. Pre order required. Call Don at 410-600-5294 or Ray at 410-2159354 for tickets or pick them up from the bartender at the legion.
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 5:00 PM. This introduction demonstrates benefits of yoga through poses and breathing techniques. No prior yoga experience required. Mats and Props provided. Sign-up: 410-632-3495. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS ‘OPERATION OUTDOORS’ TO LAUNCH AT ‘FLANNEL FORMAL’ The Manor at Brooklyn Meadows, 10442 Katelyn Lane, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The event includes a pig roast, shucked oysters, desserts, hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktails, craft beer and wine for $75 per person. Music provided by The Resto Tribe. The Flannel Formal, hosted by the Lower Shore Land Trust, raises funds for conservation programming. Also launching Operation Outdoors, a program designed to get youth and families to experience nature, together. Tickets: www.lowershorelandtrust.org or 443-234-5587.
Buckingham Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Main St., 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Featuring Christmas gifts by local artisans including Christmas crafts, scarves, neck warmers, handmade quilts and pillows, handcrafted jewelry and American Girl clothes. A variety of homemade soups, chicken salad sandwiches and a bake table available. All profits go to local missions. 410-641-0234
ART YARD SALE
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Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Included in the sale from the participating artists are
New Hope United Methodist Church, 7338 New Hope Road, 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Menu includes mashed potatoes,
Tues., Nov. 19 GENEALOGY WORKSHOP Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:00 AM. The workshop starts with a 20-minute lesson on genealogy research by Tom Dempsey followed by a Q&A session. Register: 410-208-4014. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
SMITH ISLAND CAKE DEMO FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Featuring live music, chef demos, children’s activities and other special events. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.
Mon., Nov. 18 CPAP MASK FITTING Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive. Free mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-6419726.
GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION 38TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON & FAIRE
Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM. Come and sing. Drop-ins welcome. Carol, 410-641-6876
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 PM. The group meets twice a month to discuss reading selections recommended by the Great Books Foundation. 410-208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
IN 3D! ‘DIAL M FOR MURDER’ (1953) (PG) Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:30 PM. See the classic Alfred Hitchcock thriller the way it was meant to be seen. Reservations: 410-524-1818. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 5:00
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM. Learn the secrets and tips of making Smith Island cakes from Lisa Evans from Smith Island. Samplings served. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
YOGA WITH SHULI TOR Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 5:00 PM. A class for stretching and relaxation based on yoga and qigong. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
BLOW YOUR OWN GLASS HOLIDAY ORNAMENT Jeffrey Auxer Designs Blown Glass Studio, 19 Jefferson St., 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Booking individuals or groups up to six people in 30 minute time frames. Cost is $40 per ornament. Benefits the Bishopville Volunteer Fire Company. Reservations required: Krista Radena, 443-880-4944.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com
Wed., Nov. 20 MARYLAND VA REPRESENTATIVE Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Maryland Dept. of Veterans Affairs Representative Michelle Licata is available to offer out-
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CALENDAR Continued from Page 41 reach services to veterans and their families on the third Wednesday of each month. No appointment necessary. 410713-3482, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
WITTY KNITTERS Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Knitters, crochet enthusiasts, needle artists of all skill levels are invited. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP John H. ‘Jack’ Burbage Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center Conference Room, 9707 Healthway Drive, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Women Supporting Women/AGH Support group for women and men who are battling breast cancer (current patients and survivors). Lunch is provided. RSVP: 410-548-7880.
EYE ON THE 60S: THE ICONIC PHOTOGRAPHY OF ROWLAND SCHERMAN Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Watch a recollection of a remarkable era as seen through the work of a Life Magazine photographer. Learn of key moments and people — JFK, The March On Washington, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, LBJ, RFK and Woodstock. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR.
KIWANIS ‘DAWG’ TEAM Members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City “Dawg” team sold hot dogs and refreshments during the Ocean Pines Halloween Celebration on Oct. 26 in White Horse Park. Pictured, from left, are Skip McComas, Tim Lund, Joe Beall, Dan Peletier, Suzanne Foley, Ed Ahlquist, Ted Vanvick and Barb Peletier.
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OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING CRIME VICTIMS AND INFORMATION RESOURCE Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 5:30 PM. Representatives from The Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center will offer resources to anyone who might have questions after experiencing crime. Stop in to speak with attorneys and victim advocates. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
POTLUCK & PICTURES Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 6:00 PM. Bring a covered dish to share while watching a presentation from a local photographer. Sign up: 410-2084014. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
OPEN MIC NIGHT Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Join local Poet Sharnell Sister Big Tull for a fantastic night of live music and poetry. Performer sign-ups are first come, first served. For ages 16 years and older. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB Wednesdays - Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans and local charities in the Delmarva region. Members and guests. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahand-
Wednesdays - Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City, 300 Seabay Lane, 6:00 PM. 302-540-2127
BRIDGE WEDNESDAYS Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 10:00 AM 2:00 PM. Knowledge of basic Bridge (Goren/American Standard). 410-5965498
Thurs., Nov. 21
heated Winterfest Village pavilion. Board the Winterfest Express to tour the 58 acres of fairy tale themed exhibits of lights. Admission for the train costs $5 for adults and free for children 11 years and younger. Hours are Sunday through Thursday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Info: 800-626-2326, 410-250-0125 or https://oceancitymd.gov.
FIRESIDE CHAT Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 3:00 PM. Lively chat about favorite authors and genres. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
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AGH JOB FAIR
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 10:00 AM. Refreshments served at 9:45 a.m. The November project is decorating beach themed ornaments. Cost is $6. Reserve your ornament: Carol Quinto, 410-208-4317. All are welcome.
Atlantic General Hospital, Main Lobby, 9733 Healthway Drive, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Positions available include registered nurses, certified nursing assistant, certified nursing techs, medical receptionists, medical assistants, surgical techs and certiffied coding specialist among others. On-site interviews held throughout the fair. Atlantic General Hospital Human Resources, 410-6419612, http://www.agh.care/careers
CLASSIC MOVIE THURSDAY Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM. Featuring African Queen (1951). Snacks provided. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
PAINTING WITH WATERCOLOR Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 2:00 PM. Artist Jan Coulborne will demonstrate the use of value, mediums and brush strokes to assist in the creation of a beautiful artwork. Supplies provided. Register: 410-957-0878. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM. Featuring a 50-foot Christmas tree and hot chocolate and pictures with Santa in the
BEACH SINGLES Thursdays - Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Beach Singles, 45 years and older, meet for happy hour. Info: 302-436-9577, 410-524-0649 or BeachSingles.org
GRIEF SUPPORT Thursdays - Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:00 AM. Coastal Hospice provides grief support and education. Participants work together to help each other navigate through grief at their own pace. Free and open to the public. Nicole Long, 443-614-6142
ONGOING EVENTS WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, Nov. 21-Dec. 31. Featuring a 50foot Christmas tree and hot chocolate and pictures with Santa in the heated Winterfest Village pavilion. Board the Winterfest Express to tour the 58 acres of fairy tale themed exhibits of lights. Admission for the train costs $5 for adults and free for children 11 years and younger. Hours are Sunday through Thursday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Info: 800-626-2326, 410-250-0125 or https://oceancitymd.gov.
KIWANIS COLLECTS WINTER COATS AND HOLIDAY TOYS Donations can be made during weekly meetings in the Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 7-9 a.m. in November (except the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Nov. 27) and Dec. 4. The coats are given to the St. Joseph House and St. Peters Church. The new, unwrapped toys are taken to Worcester G.O.L.D.
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Blackford receives award for New Professional of the Year By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) Residence Inn by Marriott Sales and Marketing Manager Courtney Blackford was presented the New Professional of the Year award during the annual Maryland Tourism Travel Summit, held at the Rocky Gap Resort Casino in Flintstone, Maryland, on Thursday, Nov. 7. Blackford, who has been working for the 52nd Street hotel for two years, said she was completely surprised when her name was called. “I think it came as such a shock because we are still such a new hotel and I’m still very new to this whole industry,” Blackford said. “So, to be recognized amongst my peers and to have this hotel be accepted in the community after such a short time of being open was just incredible.” To qualify for the award, a nominee must work in a tourism-related company that is a member of the Maryland Tourism Coalition, have worked in a new position or capacity in the tourism industry for no more than three years and must be an active participant in industry-related activities. Blackford’s job consists of promoting the hotel through group sales, event or holiday packages, organizing banquets and weddings, corporate events and offering tours of the facility. She also helps coordinate events held at the hotel. Blackford said originally, she was not planning on going to the summit,
as she was hosting an Art League of Ocean City event at the hotel. “I didn’t think I was going to be able to attend the summit because I was going to be here for that event, then the coalition reached out to our general manager and said, ‘Hey, I can’t tell you which one, but Courtney has won an award, so she should be present at least at the awards ceremony,’” she said. “I knew I had an award … but I didn’t know what award it was going to be.” Blackford plans to attend next year’s summit, citing how insightful and what a good experience this one was. Blackford is deeply involved with the community, hosting events at the hotel that benefit local charities, including Believe in Tomorrow, a respite housing program for children with terminal or debilitating illnesses, the Art League of Ocean City and other various organizations. In fact, Blackford has been approached by Believe in Tomorrow Respite House Coordinator Wayne Littleton about becoming a Prom Queen candidate next year. “I guess one of the things that made me eligible for the award was all the recognition we received from Believe in Tomorrow, working with them and raising money for the Children’s House by the Sea, which I’m very passionate about,” Blackford said. “We did the Breakfast with Santa event here last year and I think to date we raised the most money for any Breakfast with Santa, which is
Sales and Marketing Manager Courtney Blackford of the Residence Inn by Marriott on 62nd Street was presented the Maryland Tourism Coalition’s New Professional of the Year award at the annual Maryland Tourism Summit, held in Flintstone, Maryland, on Thursday, Nov. 7.
awesome. So, we’re doing that again this year and I’m looking forward to working with them to raise more money.” Blackford plans to branch outside of Ocean City with her role as the sales and marketing manager, especially now that she has a sales coordinator to work alongside her. “I was kind of a one-[wo]man team for the first year and a half, and now I have a sales coordinator in the sales office,” she said. “It’s given me the opportunity to maybe branch out a little bit more, get out of the hotel, and continue to build some exposure
for the hotel, maybe in some different markets, not just in Ocean City.” None of this would have been possible, she said, without the support of her family and work family. “I can’t take full credit,” Blackford said. “I really have to thank my team here … it’s everybody here; it’s Rose, our breakfast attendant who bakes fresh banana bread for our guests. It’s Zina at the front desk, it’s our maintenance department who is there in a heartbeat to help a guest out with anything. It’s providing the experience, and I think without them, I wouldn’t have gotten this award.”
REAL ESTATE REPORT
Maryland real estate market remains stable By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) Maryland Realtors issued a news release stating that the real estate market in the state remains stable. The start of the final quarter of 2019 reveals a steady real estate market throughout the state, according to housing statistics. Average home prices rose by 5.9 percent while the median price increased by 7.1 percent compared to the same time in 2018. “The average sales price increased from $346,242 to $326,945 and the median price increased from
$280,000 to $300,000 in October compared to the same time last year,” Maryland Realtors President John A. Harrison said. “Units sold saw a slight decrease from 7,138 units in 2018 to 6,947 units this year. These numbers indicate a robust market that continues to be subdued by low inventory levels.” The median home price in Maryland has surpassed the record high of $289,900 set in June of 2007,” Harrison added. “The gradual increases over the
past decade, coupled with a favorable mortgage lending environment is encouraging, but we need to remain focused on affordability,” he said. “The National Association of Realtors recently reported that we should expect to see over 8.3 million first-time buyers enter the market between now and 2022. Our Realtor members are working hard to make sure these future buyers are educated about the abundance of available closing cost and down payment assistance programs.” For Worcester County specifically, units sold declined 17.8 percent in October compared to the same time in 2018, with 194 units for 2019 com-
pared to 236 in 2018. However, the monthly year-overyear comparison for average sales price rose 3.1 percent, increasing from 2018’s $288,746 to this year’s average sales price for October in Worcester County of $297,625. In comparison, Wicomico County’s average sales price for October was $155,427 in 2018 to $171,923 in 2019, a 10.6 percent increase. Also promising and showing stability are the pending units figures, which show 213 for October 2018 versus 219 in October 2019. – Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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Worcester County GOLD elects new board members (Nov. 15, 2019) The Board of Directors for Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing emergency assistance for Worcester County residents in times of crisis, has elected three new members. Its 12 volunteer board members are charged with overseeing operations and making critical decisions regarding services to meet basic needs, special programs, governance and financial performance. Amanda Kiesewetter returns to GOLD’s Board, elected to serve as treasurer, after previously serving from June 2014 to July 2017. Kiesewetter, a licensed CPA, certified financial planner and personal financial specialist (designated by the AICPA), and is employed at Bergey & Company, P.A. in Berlin. She is a member of the AICPA, the MACPA, and the Maryland Society of Accounts. Caleb Miller is the branch manager/business development officer for Bank of Ocean City, Ocean Pines Branch. He is skilled in financial services, lending, sales, marketing, manage-
The Board of Directors for Worcester County GOLD has elected three new members. Pictured, from left, are Amanda Kiesewetter, CPA with Bergey & Company, P.A.; Caleb Miller, branch manager and business development officer for Bank of Ocean City/Ocean Pines Branch; and Nicole Selby, Worcester County Board of Education’s coordinator of Student, Family and Community Connections.
ment, and merchant services. Miller serves as a firefighter and the treasurer for the Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department and the chairman of the Friends of Bishopville. Nicole Selby, Worcester County Board of Education’s coordinator of Student, Family and Community Connections, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge regarding needs and issues of the youth of Worcester County to GOLD’s Board.
She has worked to provide over 19 years of service in this field including her recent position as case management specialist supervisor for the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Worcester County Division. The dedication of GOLD’s Board members, and their willingness and ability to share their expertise from diverse fields, helps to ensure effective services for the Worcester County community.
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Atlantic General Hospital to hold job fair, Nov. 21 (Nov. 15, 2019) Atlantic General Hospital will hold a job fair on Thursday, Nov. 21, to help fill open positions in the hospital as well as its health system of physician offices. Positions available include registered nurses, certified nursing assistant, certified nursing techs, medical receptionists, medical assistants, surgical techs, and certified coding specialist. On-site interviews will be held throughout the fair, which will take place from 3-6 p.m. in the Atlantic General Hospital main lobby, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin. For more information, contact Atlantic General Hospital Human Resources at 410-641-9612 or visit www.agh.care/careers. Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties in Maryland and Sussex County, Delaware, since May 1993. Built by the commitment and generosity of a dedicated community, the hospital’s state-of-the-art facility in Berlin combines personal attention with the latest in technology and services.
OP Players, Radio Airwaves merge (Nov. 15, 2019) Lovers of live theater and old-time radio can look forward to new experiences with the combining of the Ocean Pines Players and the Radio Airwaves ensembles. The two community entertainment groups have announced their merger, with Radio Airwaves joining Ocean Pines Players. The Ocean Pines Players have been performing in and around Ocean City for more than 40 years, since 1974. Radio Airwaves has been reproducing old-time radio programs since 2004 and is dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of this traditional American art form.
The newly-merged group is now planning a busy 2020 season that includes plays, musical theater, cabarets, radio plays and museum collaborations. In its most recent shows, Radio Airwaves performed a George Burns and Gracie Allen comedy standard “Income Tax Problems,” originally aired March 8, 1950, and “My Favorite Husband,” first broadcast on April 30, 1950, starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning as Liz and George Cooper, a married couple “who live together and like it.” The Ocean Pines Players’ season for the remainder of the year is set, with the zany comedy, “Assisted Liv-
It provides quality specialty care such as weight loss surgery, orthopedics, outpatient infusion and chemotherapy for individuals with cancer or blood/autoimmune disorders, and a comprehensive Women’s Diagnostic Center. Atlantic General Health System, a network of more than 40 primary care providers and specialists associated with the hospital, cares for residents and visitors throughout the region. For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.
Organization calls for stories (Nov. 15, 2019) Members of the Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County have formed a spin-off group to recognize, celebrate and honor suffragists for their service to the country. The Suffragist Anniversary 100 Committee is reaching out to the local community as it has the desire to share women’s stories about winning the right to vote. The committee is seeking first- or
ing the Musical,” by Rick Compton and Betsy Bennett, in November, followed by December’s joint production with Pocomoke City’s historic Mar-Va Theater of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Ken Ludwig, in which a mouse, an elf and a spunky girl, Emily, who won’t take no for an answer, go on a quest to find out why Santa missed their house last year. The Ocean Pines Players is a local, all-volunteer, 501 (c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. For more details on these productions and about the Ocean Pines Players follow the group on Facebook or visit www.oceanpinesplayers.com.
second-hand knowledge of anyone who has a relative, friend, or ancestor who lived during those times, and perhaps know of a woman who voted for the first time after passage of the 19th Amendment. The group wants to feature and share these stories in upcoming community awareness programs. Contact Suffragist Anniversary 100 Committee Coordinator Linda Linzey at lvlinzey@hotmail.com.
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Don’t let this one get away. Now is the time to make every day a vacation. Located in one of the most desirable communities in North Ocean City just off 130th street. Completely remodeled with new floors, paint, carpet. The home features 2-bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, kitchen with a breakfast bar, double stainless steel sink, electric range, frost free refrigerator with ice maker dishwasher plus a eat in kitchen. The 10 x 39 enclosed porch is perfect for relax after a day at the beach. This home is located on a 40 x 90 deeded lot with no ground rent or ground lease attached. The community amenities include bayfront boardwalk with 3-fishing & crabbing piers, 2-adult pools, 1-kiddie pool, 2-tennis courts, 2-shuffleboard courts, miniature golf course, 8 acre wildlife sanctuary with a 1/2 mile paved walking/jogging path, and an 5 acre open park. The HOA fee is just $272.00 per year. Sold Partially Furnished For $179,900. We are the Original Montego Bay Specialist Since 1971.
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Fully furnished 3BR/2BA home features an enclosed front porch, split bedroom/bath floorplan-with a master bedroom & bath. Breakfast nook in the kitchen, new air conditioning system, cathedral ceilings, gas heating, washer & dryer, & dishwasher. 2 storage sheds, an outside shower and a 2-car parking pad. Community amenities include 3 pools, 2 tennis courts, a shuffleboard court, a 9-hole miniature golf course, a bayfront boardwalk with 3 fishing piers, a canal front fishing & crabbing area, an 8-acre wildlife sanctuary/pond-with a 1/2 mile paved walking path around it, a 5-acre open park and street lighting-with a lamppost at every residence. Additional amenities include city streets & sidewalks, city water & sewer and city trash collection. The HOA dues are just $272 a year. $244,900
Call Michael “Montego Mike” Grimes
800-745-5988 • 410-250-3020 108 S. Ocean Drive • Ocean City, MD
This beautifully maintained 1BR/1.5BA condo located
on 138th Street. Walking distance to the city busline, restaurants/bars, amusements and the MD/DE stateline. Features include a covered oceanfront balcony with hurricane shutters, a fully equipped kitchen with a newer refrigerator and a new garbage disposal, a half bath in the bedroom, drywall interior, a ceramic tile shower surround and a stack washer & dryer. The building has been well maintained and features an elevator, a basement for owner's storage and off-street parking. A new roof was
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installed in the fall of 2018. The unit is being sold fully furnished. $241,500
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800-745-5988 • 410-250-3020
13800 WIGHT STREET #202
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Promotion Merrill recently announced that Christine Selzer has been promoted to first vice president. She is based in the Ocean City office. Selzer’s promotion is a well-deserved recognition of her industry knowledge and commitment to delivering personalized strategies to help clients pursue their financial Christine Selzer goals, Market Executive Jeff Adams said. Selzer, a resident of Berlin, joined Merrill in 2006. She received a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University in 2000. She is based in the Ocean City Merrill office at 11724 Ocean Gateway, and can be reached at 410-213-8520 or by visiting http://fa.ml.com/Selzer_Associates.
New branch Taylor Bank announces the planned opening of a new, full-service branch location in Onley, Virginia in summer 2020. Taylor Bank’s Onley branch will be located at the corner of Market Street and Shore Parkway. This new location will offer new and existing customers a broad range of financial services powered by classic customer service and new banking technology. Taylor Bank’s new branch will be a 3,694-square-foot facility that will feature
teller pods as well as three drive-up lanes, including one for a drive-up ATM. Adam James will serve as the branch’s Lending and Business Development officer, and Shannon Lewis will serve as the branch manager. Taylor Bank’s Onley Loan Production Office will be consolidated into the new location. Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company, the
bank subsidiary of Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc., founded in 1890, offers a wide range of loan, deposit and ancillary banking services through both physical and digital delivery channels. The company has 11 banking locations within the eastern coastal area of the Delmarva Peninsula including Worcester County, Maryland, Sussex County, Delaware and Accomack County, Virginia.
DONATIONS Racing is over at Ocean Downs Racetrack in Berlin, but three charities were presented more than $4,000. Throughout the racing season, rubber horses were sold to patrons for a chance to throw them into a Hyundia Accent provided by Pohanka to win the car. Diakonia, Positive Strides and Horse Lovers United were assigned a month to sell the horses. All proceeds were donated to the charities. Diakonia was awarded $1,030, Positive Strides, $1,298 and Horse Lovers United, $2,070.50.
PAGE 50 VICTORIA L. O’NEILL, ESQ. AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 Coastal Hwy, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842
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OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN THE BORDERLINKS I CONDOMINIUM OCEAN PINES, MARYLAND By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23CV-19-000256, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the Borderlinks I Condominium, located at, 438 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, Maryland, the following described property located in Ocean Pines, Worcester County, Maryland, on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. the following timeshare intervals: Condominium Units Ad4 Ad4 Ad4 Ad4 Ad4 Ad4 Ad4 Ad4 Ag7 Ag7 Ag7 Ag7 Ag7 Ag7 Ag7 Ag7 Ag7 Al12 Al12 Al12
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Time Intervals 3 8 15 17 46 48 49 51 4 10 12 14 36 38 47 51 52 18 41 43
Each time interval being one week per year in the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Borderlinks I Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber 1332, folio 280, et. seq. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties and guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2019 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court
for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: Victoria L. O’Neill, Esq., Trustee, at 410723-1400 OCD-11/14/3t _________________________________ VICTORIA L. O’NEILL, ESQ. AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 Coastal Hwy, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842
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OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN THE BORDERLINKS I CONDOMINIUM OCEAN PINES, MARYLAND By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23CV-19-000258, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the Borderlinks I Condominium, located at, 438 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, Maryland, the following described property located in Ocean Pines, Worcester County, Maryland, on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. the following timeshare intervals: Condominium Units Aa1 Aa1 Aa1 Aa1 Aa1 Ab2 Be31 Be31 Be31 Be31 Bi35 Bi35 Bi35 Bi35 Bi35 Bi35
Time Intervals 37 41 42 45 47 8 4 12 16 50 3 15 46 47 49 51
Each time interval being one week per year in the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Borderlinks I Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber 1332, folio 280, et. seq. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties and guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the
full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2019 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: Victoria L. O’Neill, Esq., Trustee, at 410723-1400 OCD-11/14/3t _________________________________
full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2019 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: Victoria L. O’Neill, Esq., Trustee, at 410723-1400 OCD-11/14/3t _________________________________
VICTORIA L. O’NEILL, ESQ. AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 Coastal Hwy, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842
McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
TRUSTEE’S SALE
OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN THE BORDERLINKS I CONDOMINIUM OCEAN PINES, MARYLAND By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23CV-19-000257, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the Borderlinks I Condominium, located at, 438 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, Maryland, the following described property located in Ocean Pines, Worcester County, Maryland, on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. the following timeshare intervals: Condominium Units Al12 An14 An14 An14 An14 Au21
Time Intervals 49 5 6 9 51 40
Each time interval being one week per year in the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Borderlinks I Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber 1332, folio 280, et. seq. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties and guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE
OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12 FOOTBRIDGE TRAIL OCEAN PINES, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Cynthia C. Marks, dated October 29, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5397, folio 66 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 DECEMBER 2, 2019 AT 2:10 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property, will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier's or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $24,000 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
NOVEMBER 15, 2019 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 (including agricultural transfer taxes, if applicable), and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #19-601324). 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-11/14/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
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OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 8201 ATLANTIC AVE., UNIT #P-3 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated October 9, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4265, Folio 617 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $489,500.00, 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 26, 2019 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF
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Ocean City Today / Public Notices GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. P-3, Building One, in the “Oceana 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 $45,000 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 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. 340173-1) 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-11/7/3t _________________________________ CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18044 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF VERA M. MCCULLOUGH Notice is given that Mark Robert McCullough, 1004 Oakwood Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, was on October 24, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Vera M. McCullough who died on September 14, 2019, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 24th day of April, 2020. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not pre-
sented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Mark Robert McCullough Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 31, 2019 OCD-10/31/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING Monday, November 25, 2019, 7:00 p.m. The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will hold a Public Hearing in the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD. ORDINANCE NO. 2019-05 An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin, Maryland amending Town of Berlin Code Chapter 24 “Solid Waste”. The public is invited to attend and comment. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is available for inspection in Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. OCD-11/7/2t _________________________________ Terrapin Certificates LLC c/o James F. Truitt, Jr. 20 East Timonium Road, Suite 106 Timonium, Maryland 21093 Terrapin Certificates LLC c/o James F. Truitt, Jr. 20 East Timonium Road, Suite 106 Timonium, Maryland 21093 Plaintiff v. Federal National Mortgage Association 14001 COASTAL HIGHWAY, #318 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: 14001 Coastal Highway, Condo Unit: 318, Ocean City, MD 21842, 10th (Tenth) Election District, des All that lot of land and imps. Item 12 10-173086 and 137073-25720:
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Described as Orleans Court Condominium, Unit 67 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY IN EQUITY Case Number: C-23-CV-19-000310
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property 14001 Coastal Highway, Condo Unit: 318, Ocean City, MD 21842 in the County of Worcester, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Mary1and to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: All that lot of land and imps. Item 1210-173086 and 137073-25720: Described as Orleans Court Condominium, Unit 67 The complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid. It is thereupon this 25th of October, 2019 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 property to appear in this Court by the 2nd day of January, 2020, and redeem the property 14001 Coastal Highway, Condo Unit: 318, Ocean City, MD 21842 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. Brian D. Shockley JUDGE True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/7/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 19-8 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 19-8 (Zoning - Churches, Temples and Mosques in the I-1 Light Industrial District) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on October 15, 2019. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: ยง ZS 1-212(c)(13). (Renumbers the existing subsection 13 to subsection 14 and adds this new subsection to permit by special exception in the I-1 Light Industrial District
churches, temples and mosques; and establishes minimum lot requirements for lot area, lot width, and front, side and rear yard setbacks.) A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 19-8 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/31/2t _________________________________ Terrapin Certificates LLC c/o James F. Truitt, Jr. 20 East Timonium Road, Suite 106 Timonium, Maryland 21093 Terrapin Certificates LLC c/o James F. Truitt, Jr. 20 East Timonium Road, Suite 106 Timonium, Maryland 21093 Plaintiff v. Michael 0 Green 504 YAWL DRIVE and Worcester County, Maryland (for Maryland Annotated Code 14-1836(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: 504 Yawl Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842, 10 (Tenth) Election District, described as follows: All that lot of land. Item 16 10-258669 and 124885-40198: Described as Plat Montego Bay Section 6C, Lot 339 3600 Sq Ft IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY INEQUITY Case Number: C-23-CV-19-000311
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property 504 Yawl Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842 in the County of Worcester, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of
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Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: All that lot of land. Item 16 10258669 and 124885-40198: Described as Plat Montego Bay Section 6C, Lot 339 3600 Sq Ft The complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid. It is thereupon this 25th of October, 2019 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 property to appear in this Court by the 2nd day of January, 2020, and redeem the property 504 Yawl Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842 and answer the complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiffs title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Brian D. Shockley JUDGE True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/7/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 19-9 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 19-9 (Public Safety - Fire Marshal) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on October 15, 2019. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: ยง PS 1-301(a). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection to provide that the procedure for selecting the Fire Marshal shall be the same as any other Worcester County Department Director position whereby applications are received and processed by the Worcester County Human Resources Department for interview and appointment by the County Commissioners rather than from a list of names submitted by the Worcester County Fire Prevention Committee.)
NOVEMBER 15, 2019 COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MD 21204 410-296-2550 File #: 452224 Edward S. Cohn Stephen N. Goldberg Richard E. Solomon Richard J. Rogers Michael McKeefery Christianna Kersey David W. Simpson, Jr. 600 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 208 Towson, MD 21204 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v. Richard Boothe 2 133rd Street, Unit 204 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000214
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given this 5th day of November, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 9th day of December, 2019, provided a copy of this notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 2nd day of December, 2019. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $185,000.00. The property sold herein is known as 2 133rd Street, Unit 204, Ocean City, MD 21842. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/14/3t _________________________________
A Public Hearing
COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MD 21204 410-296-2550 File #: 454435
will be held on Bill 19-9 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/31/2t _________________________________
Edward S. Cohn Stephen N. Goldberg Richard E. Solomon Richard J. Rogers Michael McKeefery Christianna Kersey David W. Simpson, Jr. 600 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 208 Towson, MD 21204 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v. Francesco Gambo AND Jean Gambo 13 69th Street, Unit 209 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
NOVEMBER 15, 2019 FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000213
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given this 5th day of November, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 9th day of December, 2019, provided a copy of this notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 2nd day of December, 2019. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $137,725.00. The property sold herein is known as 13 69th Street, Unit 209, Ocean City, MD 21842. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/14/3t _________________________________ REGAN J.R. SMITH, Assignee CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY, Assignee Plaintiffs vs. DYAN GUSH And IRENE NEIDHARDT Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000300
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, this 7th day of November, 2019, by the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF WORCESTER, Maryland, and by the authority thereof, that the sale made by Christopher T. Woodley, Assignee of the real property designated as Parcel 4, containing 20.49 acres of land, more or less, as shown on the Plat entitled, "Parcels 2, 3, 4, 8, 5, Minor Subdivision of Lands of Linda Lynch Sellers", having an address of Worcester Highway, Berlin, MD 21811, said Property having Tax Identification No. 03-135772, and Parcel 5, containing 29.16 acres of land, more or less, as shown on the Plat entitled, "Boundary Line Adjustment of Lands of Linda L. Tingle and Stephen L. and Yvonne M. Babcock", having an address of Worcester Highway, Berlin, MD 21811, said Property having Tax Identification No. 03-135780, and reported in the above-entitled cause, will finally be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 19th day of December , 2019; provided, a copy of this Order be inserted in the Ocean City Digest, a newspaper of general circulation published in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 12th day of December, 2019. The Report states the amount of the Assignees' Sale to be $75,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK
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NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "A" BEER-WINE License: 7 Day, By: George Frederick Mitchell, 2107 Orchard Drive, Pocomoke City, MD 21851; Theresa Joan Coutu, 7848 Richardson Road, Willards, MD 21874; Thomas Gary Coutu, 7848 Richardson Road, Willards, MD 21874. For: TI & TC, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Market Street Deli 1206 Market Street Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 Formerly: Russ Enterprises, Inc. There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: November 26, 2019 @ 1:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-11/14/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "A" BEERWINE License: 7 Day, By: Steven Michael Davis, 7903 East Shire Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Nareshkumar Patel, 101 Angela Way, Newark, Delaware 19702; Ranchhodbhai Patel, 16 Penny Lane, Newark, Delaware 19702. For: Sat Kaiwal, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Uncle Willies 111 Flower Street Berlin, Maryland 21811 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: November 26, 2019 @ 1:10 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-11/14/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Request to change live entertainment hours inside from 3 P.M. until 9 P.M. to 4 P. M. UNTIL 11 P.M. for a Class: "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Krista N. Brooks, 11805 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Crabcake Factory Seafood House, LLC For the premises known as and lo-
cated at: T/A: Loca Madre Tex Mex 11805 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: November 26, 2019 @ 1:45 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-11/14/2t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS CONSTRUCTION OF NEWARK SPRAY IRRIGATION FACILITIES WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting sealed bids for construction of Spray Irrigation Facilities in the Newark Service Area for the Worcester County Department of Public Works - Water and Wastewater Division. The Project generally consists of construction of approximately 6,700 linear feet of discharge piping, spray irrigation piping and discharge via center pivot spray irrigation, a new pump station, modification of the treatment plant pond to increase holding, testing, start-up, site restoration and close-out, and includes furnishing all equipment, material, and labor for the work described in the bid document drawings and specifications. This project is funded by the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) administered by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Maryland Department of the Environment. Contractor requirements under the CWSRF are included in the bid documents and include, but are not limited to, use of American iron and steel, adhering to applicable Davis Bacon Act prevailing wage rates, and participation of disadvantaged business enterprises. Bid documents are available from DiCarlo Precision Instruments, Inc., 2006 Northwood Drive, Salisbury, Maryland 21801 (410-749-0112). Interested bidders are encouraged to attend a nonmandatory Pre-Bid Conference at 10:00 AM (EDT) on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Worcester County Department of Public Works - Water and Wastewater Division Office at 1000 Shore Lane, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 1:00 PM (EDT) on Monday, December 9, 2019 in the Office of the County Commissioners at Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid Enclosed - Newark Spray Irrigation Facilities" in the lower lefthand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In award-
PAGE 53 ing the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid 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 shall be directed to Darl Kolar, P.E., Project Manager, EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC at 410-641-5341. OCD-11/14/1t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Purchase and Installation of Fencing at Athletic Fields Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids from qualified vendors to install fences on athletic fields at Northern Worcester Athletic Complex in Berlin, Showell Park in Berlin and John Walter Smith Park in Snow Hill for the Department of Recreation and Parks. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online under the “Bids” drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page 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 at 10:00 am on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex Pavilion located at 9906 Buckingham Lane in Berlin, MD. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, December 9, 2019 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 "Bid for Athletic Field Fencing" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids 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 bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid 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 shall be directed to Tom Perlozzo, Recreation and Parks Director, at 443-944-4022. OCD-11/14/1t _________________________________
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FY20 Growing A Healthy Community Program for Worcester County Local Management Board (LMB) The Worcester County Commissioners are currently seeking proposals from qualified providers able to develop and implement a home visiting program for pregnant mothers and mothers with young children up to age 6 entitled “Growing a Healthy Community.” Further information and instructions to bidders are provided in the Request for Proposals (RFP) package which 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 under the "Bids" drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page 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 Meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 2:30 pm to be held at the Health Department Office in Snow Hill, 6040 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, December 9, 2019 in the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read
aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Proposal for FY20 Growing A Healthy Community Program for LMB" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, proposals will be reviewed by an evaluation committee and a recommendation of award will be made to the County Commissioners 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 consultants being considered, previous experience of consultants with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Jessica Sexauer, Director of the LMB, at 410-632-3648. OCD-11/14/1t _________________________________
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Mental Health Case Management Program for Worcester County Local Behavioral Health Authority The Worcester County Commissioners are currently seeking proposals from qualified providers able to develop and implement a a Mental Health Case Management Program to assist youth in gaining access to needed medical, mental health, social, educational and other services. Further information and instruc-
tions to bidders are provided in the Request for Proposals (RFP) package which 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 under the "Bids" drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page 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-Proposal Conference on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 1:00 pm to be held at the Health Department Office in Snow Hill, 6040 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, December 9, 2019 in the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Proposal for Mental Health Case Management Program" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, proposals will be reviewed by an evaluation committee and a recommendation of award will be made to the County Commissioners 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 consultants being considered, previous experience of consultants with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Jessica Sexauer, Director of Local Behavioral Health Authority, at 410-632-3366. OCD-11/14/1t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Purchase of Compact Tractor with Front-End Loader Worcester County, Maryland
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The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of one (1) new compact tractor with front-end loader for the Department of Recreation and Parks. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online under the “Bids” drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page at www.co.worcester.md.us, or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, December 9, 2019 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be
NOVEMBER 15, 2019 opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Compact Tractor" in the lower lefthand corner. After opening, bids 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 bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid 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 shall be directed to Bill Rodriguez, Parks Superintendent, at 443-614-2152. OCD-11/14/1t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDMENT TO COUNTY ROADS INVENTORY WORCESTER COUNTY Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 1-204 of the Public Works Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland that the County Commissioners of Worcester County will hold a Public Hearing on December 17, 2019 at 10:20 a.m. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 Government Center One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment on the proposed deletion from the Inventory of County Roads of a portion of the following public road which is located on the north side of Old Ocean City Boulevard in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland as shown on Worcester County Tax Map 25 as Parcel 395 and Parcel 86, Lots 3 through 13 and known as I.G. Burton of Berlin: 1. The eastern portion and part of the northeastern portion of Barrett Road being approximately 0.14 mile in length which bisects the properties of Acorn Berlin Chevy, LLC, also known as I.G. Burton of Berlin which have been annexed into the Town of Berlin, Maryland. The property proposed to be deleted from the County Roads inventory will be incorporated into and become a part of the annexed adjacent properties within the Town Limits of Berlin. Copies of the plat for the above referenced road are filed with the Department of Public Works - Roads Division, 6113 Timmons Road, Snow Hill, Maryland and are available during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM 4:30 PM, except holidays) for inspection. The public is invited to attend the hearing and make comment. WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-11/14/3t _________________________________
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Return to PSC as turbines get taller Ocean City officials and other opponents of visible offshore wind turbines have been given another opportunity to tell the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) that they don’t like what they will see if two wind energy companies are allowed to proceed with their installations off the coast. The PSC on Oct. 25 issued a “Notice of Opportunity to Comment” on previously approved projects by Skipjack Offshore Energy and US Wind because the turbines they now want to install are much taller — at least 200 feet taller, according to the Baltimore Sun — than those that were part of the plan approved in 2017. Comments are due today (Friday). Skipjack notified the PSC on Sept. 24 that it had decided to pursue larger turbines for its project, and US Wind filed a similar letter on Oct. 4, arguing that its original design incorporated turbines that are no longer available. It’s safe to assume that Ocean City’s objections have already been filed, since City Engineer Terry McGean, at an Oct. 17 meeting of the state Renewable Energy Development and Siting Task Force, said companies that make post-approval changes in the bulk and height of projects should have to go back to the PSC. Obviously, state officials agree with him on that point, as PSC approval of one thing should not mean approval of anything. That’s a real problem, considering that wind energy companies spent two years trying to convince the public that the turbine towers would be barely visible from the beach, only to say much later that, sorry, but things have changed. The argument that certain equipment is no longer available or that larger turbines make more economic sense should not be accepted, when, theoretically, the PSC considered the public’s concerns based on separate sets of facts. The good or bad of offshore wind energy is not the issue. It’s simply a matter of saying one thing and doing another, when there is still time for more changes before construction starts in 2021-2022.
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An unfitting problem
By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher The ancient proverb says time and tide will wait for no man, which means, in our modern culture, that you can’t avoid getting older and entering that stage in life where you can’t find a pair of blue jeans that fit like they should. Even though manufacturers produce all kinds of different jeans cuts these days — regular, slim fit, flex, relaxed, tapered, straight leg, boot cut and whatnot — the one thing they don’t make is a pair of jeans for the older man whose good life has gone to waist and his rear-end has headed so far south you could put a leash on it and take it for a walk. That is to say, the shelf on which good-fitting jeans used to sit, has succumbed to gravity, thus leaving his pants at the mercy of that same force of nature. Being a jeans-wearing person for most of my life, it has occurred to me that I have entered the Seven Dwarfs stage of denim distribution: Droopy, Baggy, Sloppy, Saggy, Hangy, Billowy, and Pointless. In other words, if I buy a pair with the correct waist size, the legs will look like stovepipes in which I could walk around at my leisure without showing any movement. If I buy something a little tighter in the waist so the legs fit better, the top half of me will go numb at some point in the day from a lack of circulation. Naturally, clothing companies aren’t inclined to cut jeans for people like me, who have developed something of a lamb chop silhouette.
Where this leaves me is this: “Oh no!” she says as I enter the room wearing my brand new pair, “You’re wearing Old Man Jeans!” which means I am either wearing the waist up under my armpits (referred to at home as the “creep level”) or they are riding at half-mast with about 20 extra inches of inseam between the tops of my shoes and belt. If there’s one thing that’s not allowed in my house, it’s Old Man Jeans. They either look right or they don’t, which is why I found myself recently standing at a store’s customer service counter being glared at by a woman as if I was a hangnail: mildly irritated, and ready to remove me with her teeth. “Yeah?” she says.” “Well, yes,” I replied, figuring I could loosen her up with a little humor. “These pants turned out to be smaller than I am in the waist, a little fatter than I am in the legs, and too long or short, depending on where they take off from the carrier deck.” “So, whaddaya want?” she asked, clearly unimpressed by my snappy repartee, although I might have gone too far with the carrier deck reference. “I want to return them.” “Why?” “Because these jeans are …” “Yeah, yeah,” she says. “I know just want you need.” “Really?” “Yes, Porky Pig jeans.” “But Porky Pig didn’t wear any pants.” “That’s right. Next.”
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Letters Third annual WCEF gala successful Editor, On behalf of the Worcester County Education Foundation (WCEF), we would like to thank everyone that helped make our third annual gala a huge success. On Friday, Nov. 1, we celebrated in true classic Hollywood style. Our VIP sponsors enjoyed a fabulous four-course dinner prepared by Seacrets followed by an amazing signature dessert prepared by Chef Phillip Cropper and the Worcester Technical High School Culinary Arts Program. The generosity of our sponsors allowed over 200 tickets to be distributed to Worcester County educators and staff, as a thank you for all they do, to attend the Classic Hollywood Party in Morley Hall. All of our guests walked the red carpet, had pictures taken by the paparazzi and took their chance at winning some amazing silent auction and raffle items assembled by each of our Worcester County schools. Everyone filled the dance floor and enjoyed small bites donated by area
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restaurants – Shenanigan’s Irish Pub, Sunset Grille, Baked Dessert Café & Gallery, Seacrets, Bull on the Beach and Chef Phillip Cropper/Worcester Technical High School Culinary Arts Program. We want to recognize this year’s Platinum sponsors: Atlantic General Hospital; Peninsula Regional Medical Center; and Oak Contracting, LLC and this year’s Gold sponsors: Becker Morgan Group; Bank of Ocean City; Taylor Bank and Ropewalk for their generous support. We are also very grateful to our many Silver, Bronze and in-kind sponsors and to all of those that made a financial commitment to WCEF that evening. The event would not have been possible without the dedication of my event committee: Hope Palmer, Dawn Peterson, Tara Miller, Deb Travers and Sue Carpenter, many volunteers and the amazing Seacrets staff. By supporting our efforts to provide our children, from kindergarten through graduation, with the appropriate digital device, we are helping to equip them with the necessary tools with which to practice and learn the digital skills required to compete
for the jobs of tomorrow. The WCEF is committed to establishing a proactive partnership between the community and the public school system by linking community resources with the educational needs of its students to prepare them to succeed, and we are very appreciative of the continued support. On behalf of all the children who will be served over the years by the community’s support of WCEF, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your generosity and kindness. We hope even more members of the community will join us next year for this fun filled night! Susan Trimble Event Chair, WCEF Gala
We are so grateful for the 132 folks who participated. We had a record number of runners/walkers sign up that morning. The museum was a beehive of activity. We are indebted to our sponsors who show their faith in the mission of the museum and of the Society – to inspire and support the interpretation and appreciation of the cultural and natural history of Ocean City, Maryland, the Worcester County coastal region, and equally, the historical role performed by the United States Life-Saving Service, and to preserve with subsequent mandate the 1891 structure that once served as the Ocean City Station. Thank you Jolly Roger/Thrasher’s Fries, Whitman Requart, Coffin Foundation, Quillin Foundation, American Legion, Humphreys Foundation, Calvin B. Taylor Bank, Castle in the Sand, Elks, Knights of Columbus, Bank of Ocean City, Seacrets, Lions Club, OC Development Corporation, Dunes Manor Hotel, Greene Turtle, George & Lynch, Inc. And thank you Pip the Beach Cat for being there to support and inspire.
Storm Warriors 5K run/walk successful Editor, The Ocean City Museum Society is delighted to report that our sixth annual Storm Warriors 5K run/walk on Nov. 9 was a huge success. That Saturday was a beautiful day in Ocean City (aren’t they all!). Of course, the unique OC Boardwalk venue is a draw for everyone.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Once again OC Tri-running provided professional and friendly assistance in providing all that is necessary for a first-class event. The award plaques provided by Plak That are coveted by all. Local media – Dispatch, OC Today and IRIE 98.1 radio – are always ready to help. Thank you to Ocean City and city staff for assisting in making this a memorable event. We are looking forward to our seventh annual Storm Warriors 5K run/walk Nov. 7, 2020 - mark your calendars. Nancy L. Howard President OC Museum Society
What will Kirwan mean for Worcester? Editor, The examination of the Maryland school system and the subsequent recommendations by the Kirwan Commission illuminate the fact that Worcester County in many ways is a leader in education excellence. From the time the children of Worcester County first walk through the doors of Showell, Buckingham, Ocean City, Snow Hill and Pocomoke elementary schools, we, as a community, have the responsibility to ensure that by the time they walk out the doors of Stephen Decatur, Snow Hill, Pocomoke and Worcester Technical high schools for the last time, they are prepared and equipped to successfully embrace the opportunities of college or career. Between Worcester County government and the Worcester County Board of Education, a working relationship has been forged through openness, honesty and, at times, speaking hard and uncomfortable truths to one another. This has sharpened our focus on what we hold dear – the future of our county and the future of our education system. This year the Worcester County school system celebrated 151 years of service to our community. During that time, we, as county taxpayers, have embraced the responsibility to support our teachers and staff. And we have made the necessary investments to ensure school facilities are maintained properly so that teachers can teach and students can learn in safe, clean and functional environments. To be sure, there’s room for improvement, there’s always room for improvement. But Worcester County has demonstrated time and time again that it knows how best to allocate resources to foster educational achievement among our students. Often, because of the cooperation and ingenuity of county government and the board of education, the efforts of our teachers and administrators are on the leading edge of
education. Yet, the unfortunate reality is that when it comes to education allocations by the state, Worcester County has been systemically and historically penalized for the very thing that has made us effective – the positive, engaged and results-oriented relationship among those vested with the responsibility to educate the children of our county. Worcester County’s best intentions for years to appropriately fund the school system based on local student need and available resources were held against us when Maintenance of Effort (MOE) became law in Maryland. Because it does not include variables such as poverty levels and demographics, the MOE formula as currently calculated is unfair to Worcester County taxpayers, who are forced to fund about 75 percent of the board of education’s operational budget, the highest of any other public-school jurisdiction in the state. By comparison, local taxpayers in the neighboring counties of Wicomico and Somerset fund only about 20 percent of their respective boards of education budgets. How is that fair? And then there are the capital investments above the per student investments. There are other necessary school system costs borne by Worcester County taxpayers, including school construction and remodeling, replacement of HVAC systems and technology. Allocations for these come from either bonding or the general fund, which places an additional responsibility on the county’s budget and ultimately taxpayers. Unfortunately, reviewing and revising the MOE funding formula to ensure fairness of state education funding to all school districts was ignored by the Kirwan Funding Group and by the full Kirwan Commission despite the fact this was a stated objective at the commission’s inception. Rather than address and fix the inequities of the MOE formula suffered by Worcester and other counties, the Kirwan Commission recommendations bake the inequities into funding projections going forward, thus ensuring no relief for Worcester County taxpayers. That is not right. Just a quick mention about school construction. State school construction funding for Worcester County does not come close to the average 50-50 percent, state-to-local funding ratio articulated by Dr. Kirwan at a recent WorWic Community College presentation. For example, the state’s financial contribution to the new Showell Elementary School currently under construction is just about 19 percent, with the balance resting squarely on the shoulders of county taxpayers.
A planned $10 million addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School, will receive only about $400,000 in state funding, about 4 percent, far below the 50-50 percent partnership that state officials regularly proclaim. At Wor-Wic, Dr. Kirwan was asked whether state education funding could be impacted during slow economic periods. He answered that he believed that in such circumstances, state funding could ease up. His answer raises a red flag. What impact would there be on the county during slow economic times should the state ease up on its financial commitment to education funding? Would reduced state funding be transferred to counties to bridge the funding gap? This ambiguity is troublesome because during the most recent lengthy economic downturn, state Highway User allocations to counties were slashed dramatically, never to return fully. That is just one example of the state cutting local funding and/or foisting state budget items to the counties. Would Worcester and other counties be susceptible to unfunded mandates? The financial impact of the Kirwan Commission’s recommendations on Worcester County are jarring: — Mandated increased local
spending despite the fact Worcester is already investing more per student than any other district. — No adjustment to the MOE formula to ensure state education allocations are fairly distributed. — No flexibility for Worcester and other school districts to apply Kirwan recommendations in ways that make sense for local conditions. One size does not fit all. Worcester County is not Baltimore City. Should the county be forced to fund at the increased levels stipulated by Kirwan, the money will have to come from other parts of the county budget, either in increased taxes and/or cuts to other services. Because of the cooperative relationship between the Worcester County Commissioners and the board of education, a relationship that can be counted in decades, Worcester County public schools regularly attain high levels of student achievement and facility care. School facilities are maintained at a high level, ensuring that more than 6,600 students have an excellent learning environment. County taxpayers have allocated and continue to allocate money to ensure that schools and classrooms are maintained. In short, disciplined maintenance plans have positively impacted our schools and students. The same canContinued on Page 61
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Ride-hailing takes chunk out of bus passenger totals
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Members of the Ocean City Transportation Committee muse over data on Tuesday provided by Public Works Director Hal Adkins, who found public transit ridership had decreased since 2015, following the introduction of Uber and Lyft services to the resort.
Continued from Page 1 in Ocean City,” City Public Works Director Hal Adkins said during the Ocean City Transportation Committee meeting on Tuesday. In 2015, 2,634,645 people used public transit, but in 2019 that number dropped to 2,225,003 — a 409,642-person decrease. To see how many people chose Uber and Lyft instead, Adkins used revenue data based on the assumption that for every Uber or Lyft ride there was an average of three people. He explained that every time a customer uses the Uber or Lyft app, the state gives 25 cents to the jurisdiction that the call was made from, save for a one-percent administration See BUS Page 59
Cell tower spread generates council debate Continued from Page 1 Road location, Crown Castle sought to add small cell antennas on 1909 Marlin Dr., 401 Bering Rd. and 99 88th Street. The request was unpopular among most council members, particularly in regards to those that would be placed in R-1 zones. Trey Spears, Crown Castle’s government relations specialist, said one reason those zones had been proposed was because an Ocean City police officer had told him that the department was facing connectivity issues in certain R-1 neighborhoods. Gehrig was most vocal with his distaste for the small antenna installation — calling it a “real estate” play. His anger only increased after Paddack’s suggestion. “The cell tower on Old Landing Road — I’d like you to reach out to our chief of police regarding if it is approved ... that a camera be considered at that location,” Paddack said.
“Absolutely not,” Gehrig said. Gehrig said while it made sense to add the antennas and cameras in busy areas, such as the Boardwalk, adding them to residential areas, particularly those with few year-round residents, was illogical. “There are maybe five or six yearround residents in that entire neighborhood, and even in the summer time there is hardly any volume down there,” Gehrig said. He emphasized there was zero demand for better connectivity in the neighborhood. Gehrig then accused Paddack of attempting to dictate decisions for the neighborhood. “You don’t own Caine Keys, so shut up,” Gehrig said to Paddack. “No, I don’t own it, and neither do you,” Paddack said. “You don’t own the land where that node is going to be.” Council President Lloyd Martin called for a five-minute recess in an attempt to cool the tension, but the ar-
gument intensified to the point where the councilmen were nose-to-nose in argument. Following the recess, both councilmen apologized for the ruckus, and council members voted to approve only the 88th Street antenna installation, while rejecting all others. However, Paddack stressed that with the progression of fifth-generation (5G) cellular network technology,
the city would need to install small cell antennas in residential areas to maintain efficient resortwide connectivity, particularly in regards to public safety calls. “This is something that we can’t just push back,” Paddack said. “I think that with 8 million people coming through town, we need to stay on top of this … The advancement of 5G is coming, and we need to be prepared for that.”
HMRA wants pet-friendlier beach regulations for dogs Continued from Page 1 on the beach after April 30. He’s open in April, but come May 1, when guests can’t have their pets on the beach anymore, he doesn’t have any business,” Jones said. The Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Asso-
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Bus system finds Uber, Lyft causing ridership decline Continued from Page 58 fee. Revenue generated by the ride hailing apps in April, May and June 2019 and from July, August and September 2018 amounted to $70,158.62, from which Adkins deduced that roughly 841,902 passengers had used Uber and Lyft services. Councilman Dennis Dare said Adkins findings were consistent with national trends, and that on average Uber and Lyft decreased a city’s bus ridership by 1.7 percent. “The most staggering was San Francisco with 12.7 percent [decrease in ridership],” he said. Rather than cost being the main issue — public transit is, on average, tremendously cheaper than an Uber or Lyft ride — Mayor Rick Meehan said the issue could be convenience. “The most important thing to someone on vacation is their time,” he said. “If Uber and Lyft can save them time ... that’s what they’re going to choose.” Meehan said based on that assumption the city’s priority would be to continue maintaining optimal deployment and quality service. Based on data collected by Ocean City Transit Manager Mark Rickards, city buses seemed to exemplify the kind of efficiency Meehan expects. From the data Rickards provided, buses were almost always arriving to bus stops on average six to eight minutes after one another. There were only two instances when that average exceeded 10 minutes, and nominally so. Nonetheless, the city’s public transport system would need to go beyond its current performance standards to survive against the apps. “We’ve positioned ourselves well as far as all facets of transportation, but we need to continue to be on the cutting edge,” Meehan said.
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Youth mentoring program seeking volunteers Initiative serves as another avenue for struggling teens to ameliorate academically (Nov. 15, 2019) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services has developed a youth mentoring program that will serve sixth graders through high school seniors with the goal of improving academic performance, social outcomes and ultimately graduation. The program is seeking volunteer mentors interested in serving the community through mentor-based leadership. Worcester Youth will be working with the Worcester County Board of Education to identify students with warning signs of disengagement from school, such as truancy, low grades or behavioral issues. Studies demonstrate youth men-
toring programs are effective at improving school attendance, performance, social skills, graduation rates and ultimately greater employment opportunities. While Worcester County graduation rates are much higher than statewide averages, Worcester Youth will work with Worcester County Public Schools to further improve graduation rates. Worcester Youth is requesting mentor applicants interested in helping children succeed in school and enhancing opportunities for life outside of school. Potential candidates may include: young professionals, business leaders, school teachers, social workers, nurses, police, veterans, retirees, faith-based community members, civic groups, philanthropic individuals, government officials and Worcester Youth supporters.
Mentor candidates will be interviewed, receive a background check and participate in approximately 10 hours of training from Worcester Youth before being matched with a student and meeting the child’s family. Volunteer mentors will meet faceto-face with their mentee at least twice per month and attend a group meeting at least once per month. Mentors will be asked to commit to one year of participation after assignment and will receive ongoing support from the program coordinator. Mentors will meet with the student to ensure they have the tools and resources to be successful in school. Those resources may include tutoring, referral to counseling, and navigation of social and family support resources. Founded in 1975, Worcester Youth is a nonprofit organization that pro-
vides critical services to at-risk youth and families who are struggling emotionally and socially. The organization advocates for children suffering from child abuse or neglect, assists families on the brink of homelessness, promotes education and experiential learning, and provides therapy for people coping with life-changing stressors and mental health challenges. The youth mentoring program will serve as another avenue to reach children who are struggling and to provide the supports necessary for a brighter future for youth. Funding for this program is provided by the Worcester County Local Management Board through Worcester County’s Initiative to Preserve Families. If interested in becoming a youth mentor, call 410-641-4598 or email shine@gowoyo.org.
Career Assistance Program receives funding Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services seeks to help young unemployed (Nov. 15, 2019) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services has received new funding for its Career Assistance Program to help those between the ages of 18 and 24 who are unemployed, underemployed and not enrolled in school. This population is commonly referred to as “opportunity youth” and are at high risk for social service dependency. Funding from the Workforce Investment Opportunity Act through the Lower Shore Workforce Alliance will enable the agency to help prepare these young people for
employment or higher education. Worcester County has the highest rate of opportunity youth in Maryland. The goal of the program is to help them start a career, obtain an apprenticeship through a local business, begin technical training in the trades or enroll in higher education. Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services is asking the community to refer young people to the program, so they may begin their path toward a lifelong career. “Many of us know young people who’ve tried college, determined is wasn’t for them, and now don’t know what to do,” said Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services Executive Director Steve Taylor. “Similarly, some have known all along
college wasn’t their best choice and don’t know what to do. This program is for them.” Upon entering the program, assessment tools develop a personalized strength-based profile and identify specific training modules to enhance skills necessary for gainful employment. Worcester Youth staff assist with job readiness and enrollment training, career placement, apprenticeships, or matriculation into higher education. The program offers three pathways for employment. The first is through apprenticeships, where participants have some job skills but need other support systems to maintain employment.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REQUESTED Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan FY 2021 through FY 2025 Worcester County, Maryland
The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the REQUESTED Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal year (FY) 2021 through FY2025. The CIP is a planning document the County will use in preparing future operating budgets, to anticipate future financial needs of the County and to identify possible funding resources. Inclusion of a project in the CIP does not constitute a guarantee of funding from the County. Some capital projects will be added, deleted and/or amended as necessary. As with the Operating Budget, the projects for each fund have to be balanced with the resources available in that fund. Copies of the Worcester County REQUESTED Capital Improvement Plan for FY2021 through FY2025 summary may be obtained from the Worcester County Administration Office, Room 1103 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 or online at www.co.worcester.md.us. For additional information, please contact the County Administration Office at (410) 632-1194. The public hearing will be held on: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 10:10 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863
The second is to build or enhance skills through technical training through a certification program like HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), welding, nursing, commercial driving, etc. The third is to enroll in a local college for higher education. In each case, Worcester Youth staff will work with participants to ensure they’re making progress and maintaining their personal goals for independence and employment. The program is intended to equip opportunity youth with necessary skills to be successful in both the workplace and life. Training also includes soft skill development such as business communication, work ethic, problem-solving and self-confidence, as well as life skill education such as interpersonal skills, healthy relationships, home budgeting and personal care. Staff will work closely with businesses owners to ensure they are aware of the program and to explore opportunities for apprenticeships or hiring quality employees. Business owners or those who know young people interested in learning more about this important program, call 410-641-4598.
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Japanese Army lands on coast of Guangxi By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) This week, 80 years ago, the Japanese 21st Army, under the command of Rikichi Andō, landed on the coast of the Province of Guangxi, near the port of Pakhoi (now Beihai), on the Gulf of Tonkin. Guangxi is located in the southern part of China. In the south, it is bordered by the Gulf of Tonkin, and by Vietnam in the southwest. To the east and southeast, it is bordered by the Chinese Province of Guangdong, formerly Canton Province. In the northeast, it is bordered by Hunan Province, and in the north by the Province of Guizhou, and in the west by Yunnan Province. Today,
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 57 not be said for other jurisdictions that receive far higher levels of state financial assistance. In short, county taxpayers invest more per student than any other jurisdiction in the state and county taxpayers maintain our school facilities at an exceptionally high level without the benefit of a fair state education funding partnership. And the Kirwan recommendations, if adopted in their current form, would deepen the disparity between what is fair and what is not. Soon the recommendations of the Kirwan Commission will move through the legislative process. It will become caught up in the swirl of political influences. None of us knows whether the recommendations made by Kirwan will become law. We don’t know what form it will take once the bill is debated in the House of Delegates and the Maryland Senate. We don’t know what deals will be made for or by state representatives of much larger jurisdictions to attract their votes to ensure passage. We don’t know whether Worcester County taxpayers will be treated fairly. We don’t know whether the governor will sign a final version of the bill. What we do know, is that regardless of what happens in Annapolis, Worcester County will do what it has always done – work together to ensure that we continue to provide students an exceptional education experience based on individual student needs, opportunities and county resources. Anthony W. “Chip” Bertino, Jr. Worcester County Commissioner Email letters to editor@oceancitytoday.net. Please include your name and phone number. For questions, call 410-723-6397.
Guangxi Province has a population of 49 million, with an area of 91,400 square miles. Its capital is Nanning, which currently has a population of seven million. Beihai has a population of 1.5 million. The purpose of this action was to solidify the isolation of the Chinese interior from the sea. Gen. Andō’s 21st Army initially consisted of the 5th Division, commanded by Gen. Hitoshi Imamura and the Formosa Mixed Brigade, commanded by Maj. Gen. Saatchi Shioda. Once the objective was achieved, the only way the Chinese could receive supplies was through Vietnam (which was a French Colony), along the Burma Road, or flying across the Himalaya Mountains (“The
Hump”). After the Port of Pakhoi was captured, the Japanese headed inland, capturing Fangcheng later in the day. Fangcheng, located on the Vietnamese border, is the southernmost port in China, with a current population of 860,000. Yamhshein was captured two days later. The provincial capital was captured on Nov.24, 1939. In an unauthorized effort to stem the flow of supplies through Vietnam, Gen. Andō ordered his troops to invade Vietnam. As a result, the western nations, including the U.S., refused to supply Japan with oil. Ultimately, this led to the attack on the U.S. bases in Hawai’i by the Imperial Japanese Navy. Consequently, Gen.
Andō became known as the “Man Who Started the Pacific War.” He was recalled to Tokyo, on Feb. 9, 1941 and retired. He committed suicide on April 19, 1946, in a Chinese prison in Shanghai, where he was awaiting trial for war crimes. Guangxi Province was defended by, initially, the 16th and 26th, and subsequently the 35th, 37th and 38th Army Groups, totaling 150,000 soldiers, commanded by, respectively, Wei Yun-Sung; Tsai Ting-Kai; Teng Lung-Kuang; Yeh Chao; Hsu TingYao. This force was led by Muslim Gen. Bai Chongxi. He was descended from Persian merchants and was born in Guangxi Province, which ultimately Continued on Page 62
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Continued from Page 61 contributed 900,000 soldiers to the struggle against the Japanese. Following the capture of Nanning, the Japanese occupied a key position on the Kunlun Pass, which threatened Chongking, the wartime Chinese capital. Realizing the danger, Gen. Chongxi requested reinforcements and received the V Corps, commanded by Du Yuming. Gen. Yuming was among the first graduating class from Whampoa Military Academy, the Chinese West Point. Gen. Yuming’s V Corps was the best in the Chinese Army. After the war, he achieved several notable victories over Mao’s Communist forces before his capture, after being relieved of his command by Chiang Kaishek. After spending 10 years in a Communist Chinese prison, he was released to become a citizen of The
People’s Republic, until his death in 1981 at age 77. The Japanese were forced to retreat, and by November 1940, the threat to Chongking was over. The Chinese Army had suffered 5,000 killed, 11,000 wounded and 7,200 missing, while the Japanese suffered more than 4,000 killed, including 85 percent of their officers, 4,000 wounded and 100 captured. In addition, 11,147 Chinese civilians were killed, 2,161 wounded, and 3,986 were missing. Next week: Sinking of the Rawalpindi 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.
ARTHUR LYNCH, JR. Selbyville Arthur Lynch, Jr., age 77, of Selbyville, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Selbyville and was the son of the late Arthur Sr. and Margaret (Rickards) Lynch. He retired from the Town of Berlin Arthur Lynch, Jr. and was a member of Selbyville Elks Lodge, East Sussex Moose Lodge and the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joan E. Lynch; a daughter, Stacey L. Lewis and husband, Dean; two grandchildren, Dylan and Dalton Lewis; three sisters, Gail Hawkins and husband, Sonny, Linda Moore
NOTICE OF LIVE AUCTION Beach Equipment Franchise – South End Parcels $500 Minimum Bid Requirement for each Parcel
A public auction will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City, Maryland. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Pre-auction discussion begins at 9:30 a.m. Auction begins at 10:00 a.m. The following south-section beach parcels will be auctioned: South Division Street Worcester Street Somerset Street Talbot Street Caroline Street North Division Street 2nd Street 4th Street 5th Street 6th Street
7th Street 8th Street 10th Street 11th Street 13th Street 14th Street 15th Street 16th Street 17th Street
18th Street 20th Street 21st Street 22nd Street 23rd Street 24th Street 25th Street 26th Street 27th Street
ON AUCTION DAY, the successful bidder shall: (1) Provide satisfactory proof of identity and legal age (i.e. Driver’s License or Government-issued Photo ID) (2) Pay a One Thousand Dollar ($1,000.00) non-refundable deposit for each successful bid. Please bring cash, cashier’s checks or certified checks payable to the Mayor and City Council. PERSONAL CHECKS NOT ACCEPTED. On the dates specified below, the successful bidder shall: (1) Submit a personal Credit Report on or before Monday, December 9, 2019 (2) Sign a statement authorizing the Mayor and Council to make inquiry of personal background, financial and credit worthiness on or before Monday, December 9, 2019. (3) Pay 20% of the annual fee for each parcel less the $1,000.00 deposit to the Billing Office in City Hall on or before Monday, December 9, 2019. (4) Provide a brief plan of management on or before Monday, December 9, 2019, clarifying if you will directly oversee the operation or, if not, how day-to-day operations will be handled; providing details of your experience with the beach equipment rental industry; and advising if you have obtained necessary equipment and boxes or of your arrangements to acquire necessary equipment. (5) Obtain, at the operator's own expense, comprehensive general liability insurance coverage and products liability insurance coverage in at least the amount of $1,000,000.00 combined single limit, which insurance coverage shall name the Mayor and City Council as an additional insured, and a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage shall be furnished to the Mayor and City Council by the operator and be approved by Ocean City's City Clerk before contract endorsement. (6) The second-highest bidder will have first right of refusal should the initial successful bidder neglect to meet credit, experience or management requirements. A sealed bid will be conducted if the second-highest bidder declines the award. The Mayor and Council may reject any and all bids for any reason it deems appropriate and may rebid upon such terms, conditions and manner it deems appropriate. (7) Sign a three-year contract (2020- 2022) for each parcel. An auction bid packet can be found at http://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/city-clerk/ dchavis@oceancitymd.gov to request the information. Please direct questions to 410-289-8842.
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and husband, George, and Barbara Joseph; several nieces, nephews and his special friend, Lee Savage. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Allison A. Lewis. Services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: Gumboro Wesleyan Church, 36842 Millsboro Hwy., Millsboro, Delaware 19966. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. EDWARD J. SMITH Ocean City An Ocean City Legend has passed. Edward J. Smith, “Ed,” a pillar of the real estate community, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, after a 10-year heroic battle with lung cancer, at his Ocean City, Maryland home with his wife and sons by his side. Born Feb. 10, 1945 in Baltimore, he was the son of Philip B. Smith and Irene K. Smith. He is survived by his devoted loving wife, Julie Stuart-Smith; their children, sons, Edward Kearny Smith and his wife, Sharon, and Christopher Michael Smith, and daughters, Tessa Elizabeth Arnold and her husband, Michael, and Cassie Ann Stuart; brother, Paul Smith and his wife, Linda; sisters-in-law, Rita Smith and Gail Smith; five grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. Ed was a Baltimore City native, graduated Calvert High School and Mount St. Mary’s and Loyola College. He taught at Parkville High, Bennett High and Worcester Preparatory School. He began a career in real estate in Ocean City, Maryland, in the early 70’s adding his Ed Smith Real Estate School shortly thereafter. He was a charter member and first president of the Ocean City Multiple Listing Service. He was elected as director of Maryland Association of Realtors, served as president of Ocean City Board of Realtors, and named Realtor of the Year. Edward touched so many, teaching current and aspiring Realtors over the years. He was a friend to all and loved helping people change their lives. Ed loved the beach, but waited anxiously for the first snow fall on Whiteface Mountain, New York, where he and his wife would spend the winter seasons, skiing and playing in the snow. A celebration of life, will be held on Friday, Nov.15, 2019, from 5-8 p.m. at the Ed Smith Real Estate School, 12507 Sunset Ave #17, Rt. 611, West Ocean City, Maryland, 21842. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed’s memory may be made to his beloved Ocean City Beach Cats, C/O Ed Smith Real Estate School, P.O. Box 371, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Continued on Page 63
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 62 JOSHUA WILLIAM LONG, III Selbyville Joshua William Long, III, age 32, of Selbyville, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. He was born in Salisbury and was the son of Joshua W. Long II and Marjorie E. (Dennis) Mountzalia. Josh had worked for Meiklejohn & Son Masonry and was a member of Wilson United Methodist Church in Bishopville. He is survived by his parents, Joshua Joshua Long, III and Deanna Long of Selbyville and Marjorie and James Mountzalia of Easton; his children, Payton V. Long and Joshua W. Long IV, both of Selbyville; three brothers, Jordan D. Long and wife, Amber, Jeremy W. Long and Justin M. Long, all of Selbyville; a sister, Joslyn M. Long of Selbyville; his maternal grandmother, Margaret Dennis of Bishopville; a niece, Joelle Long; a nephew, Tanner Sevier; and three step-brothers, Greg Mountzalia, Nicholas Mountzalia and Jason Mountzalia. A funeral service was held on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with Pastor Dennis Milner officiating. Burial was in Bishopville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the college trust funds separately for Payton V. Long (Acct: 0384) and Joshua W. Long IV (Acct: 0376) at any PNC Bank. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. DONALD JOHNSTON HETHERINGTON Bishopville Donald “Captain Don” Johnston Hetherington, age 65, died on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Born in Levittown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Irvine Johnston Hetherington and Anna K. Hetherington. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy “Jean “Hetherington; sons, Justin Levi Hetherington (Michelle) of Milton, Delaware, and Seth Johnston Hetherington (Jennifer) of Ocean City; brothers, Irv HetherD. Hetherington ington (Jane) of St. Michaels, Maryland, and Tom Hetherington (Joan) of Wilmington, Delaware; nephews, Lee Hetherington and Kevin Hetherington, both of Boston, Massachusetts, and Brian Hetherington of Annapolis, Maryland; niece, Melissa Drenzek of Raleigh, North Carolina; and grandchildren, Mason Hetherington and Waylon Hetherington. Donald, also known to friends and family as “Captain Don,” was a captain for most of his life and had a passion for being on the water.
“Captain Don” enjoyed racing boats with Bull on the Beach, where he was employed for many years as a facilities manager. He was a lacrosse enthusiast and enjoyed supporting his sons in the sport. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at 1 p.m. at Bull on the Beach, 17 94th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, where friends may call from 12-1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations 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. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. DANETTE IRENE SIFFORD BIRCH Pocomoke City Danette Irene Sifford Birch passed away at the age of 58, on Nov. 9, 2019. She was the daughter of Joseph Seybert and Anna Wade Seybert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Birch. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth Sifford Jr. of Fruitland, Christopher Sifford of Pocomoke, Michael Joseph Birch (Connor Cummings) of Pocomoke, and David Birch of Pocomoke; sisters, Michelle Seybert Messix of Whaleyville, and JoAnne Seybert Burbage (Ted) of Berlin; brothers, Joseph Seybert of North
Carolina, Albert Seybert of New Jersey, and George W. Bucsh of Pennsylvania; and grandchildren, Kenneth Sifford, Colby Sifford and Savannah Sifford. Danette Birch She was preceded in death by her brothers, Paul Wade and Wayne Seybert, both of Berlin. Danette enjoyed fishing and crabbing. She loved spending time with family and friends. There will be a celebration of Life in Pocomoke City at 5 Front Street on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2019 at 2 p.m. Donations in her memory may be sent to: Danette Sifford Birch Memorial, Bank of Ocean City, 627 William Street Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent to www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. KENNETH DAVID HOOPER, JR. Bishopville Kenneth David Hooper, Jr., age 35, of Bishopville, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 at his home. Kenny was born in Seaford, Delaware on Dec. 26, 1983, son of Kenneth David Hooper, Sr. and Jeanne L. (Tyre) Hooper. He graduated from Stephen De-
catur High School in 2001, having completed the auto mechanic program from the Worcester County Technical School. Shortly after high school, he started K. Hooper, Jr. working at the family business, Gray’s Towing & Auto Repairs, in Frankford, Delaware, as a mechanic. Kenny’s true passion was for the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and also serving as a mate on some local fishing boats. When he wasn’t fishing or hunting, he would be working on his truck, fixing up an old car or watching his favorite TV show, “Wicked Tuna.” His easy-going personality and orneriness will leave a void that will be missed by all that knew him. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jean and Earl Tyre; and his paternal great grandparents, Florence and Preston McCabe and Mickey and Hurley Littleton. He is survived by his parents, Kenny and Jeanne Hooper of Bishopville, Maryland; paternal grandparents, Leroy and Nancy Hooper of Bishopville, Maryland; and godparents, Don and Beverly Mitchell of Continued on Page 64
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 63 Millsboro, Delaware. Kenny is also survived by aunts and uncles, Russell and Tami Hooper of Frankford, Delaware, Mike Tyre of Selbyville, Delaware, Bonnie Johnson and Halton of Frankford, Delaware, Geraldine Steele and Bob of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Mace McCabe and Tammy of Bishopville, Maryland, Jane McCabe of Selbyville, Delaware and Carolyn Robinson of Dagsboro, Delaware; his beloved pets, Miley and The Princess; several cousins and a host of extended family members and friends. A visitation was held on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services in Ocean View, Delaware. Rev. Norman Poultney officiated. Interment followed at Bishopville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Kenny’s name to Bishopville Ambulance Company, P.O. Box 350, Bishopville, Maryland 21813, or Hickory Hill United Methodist Church, c/o Roy Rogers, 28209 Walt Carmean Rd. Millsboro, Delaware 19966. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices. com. ANTHONY P. RUFFO, JR. Ocean City Anthony (Tony) P. Ruffo, Jr., a veteran of the United States Army, passed away on Nov. 6, 2019 at his home in Ocean City, Maryland. He is survived by his loving wife, Ann Ruffo; daughters, Lisa Gaines and Deborah Chapman; grandchildren, Colin RoA. Ruffo, Jr. manouski, Mason and Gavin Chapman; and brothers, Ronnie and Robert Ruffo. Tony enjoyed spending time with his friends, golfing, playing cards and spending winters in Florida. He was loved and will be missed by many. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service, P.A., 504 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, Maryland 21811. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.easternshorecremation.com. ELIZABETH MUNLEY FIELDS Ocean Pines Elizabeth “Betty” Munley Fields, 84, of Ocean Pines, formerly of Baltimore, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019 after the long goodbye of Alzheimer’s. Born on Nov. 16, 1934 in her beloved Scranton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Albert. She was a proud graduate of St. Mary’s High School and worked at
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the Scranton Dry Good. She married Donald Munley and moved to Baltimore, where he was employed at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard until his passing in
1974. Together, they were volunteers at the Brooklyn Curtis Bay Little League, umpiring and working in the concession stand for many years. Their home had an open door, welcoming neighborhood children and adults alike, considering all to be extended family. “Ms. Betty” as she was affectionately known, also worked in school cafeterias in the Brooklyn Curtis Bay area to include Benjamin Franklin #239, Maree Farring #203, and Curtis Bay Elementary #207. It was Curtis Bay Elementary that she met the second love of her life, Eddie Fields. They retired to Ocean Pines in 1999. Betty worked at the Expresso Wave Coffee Shop where she never met a stranger. She had an infectious love for life that was the hardest part of losing her to Alzheimer’s. She is survived by her devoted spouse, Eddie Fields, Jr; a son, Michael Munley; two daughters, Donna Green (Paul) and Richetta Fields Tingle (John); nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 from 1-4 p.m. at Ocean Pines Yacht Club (upstairs ballroom), 1 Mumford Landing, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802. The family would like to thank the Coastal Hospice staff for their loving care of Betty. Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service, P.A., 504 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, Maryland 21811. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.easternshorecremation.com. AGNES LEE HALL Snow Hill Agnes Lee Hall, age 103, died on Nov. 7, 2019 at Snow Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Snow Hill. Born in Oak Hall, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George Lee Taylor and Minnie Trader Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude E. Hall Sr., and children, Claude E. Hall, Jr. (2014) and Barbara H. Richardson (2019), and great-grandson, Aaron Lee Hall. She is survived by her daughter-inlaw, Joanne Hall of Snow Hill; grandchildren, Cynthia Ryan and husband, Doug, Jimmy Richardson and wife,
Maria, David Hall and wife, Terra, Douglas Hall and wife, Stephanie; and greatgrandchildren, Sydney, Kelsey and Lauren Hall, Lindsay and Taylor Ryan, Agnes Hall Molly, Foster, and Tommy Richardson. Also preceding her in death were her brothers, Orville, Harold and George Taylor, as well as a sister, Eloise Parker. Mrs. Hall was a graduate of Temperanceville High School. She worked for Ben Franklin (later Sno-Mar) for 25 years and worked as an educational assistant at Snow Hill Middle School for 22 years. She was an active member of Whatcoat United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, the prayer breakfast group, and attended adult Sunday school class. She also worked at the polls during elections for many years. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 at 3 p.m. at Whatcoat United Methodist Church in Snow Hill. Friends may call one hour before the service. Rev. Mary Haggard will officiate. A donation in her memory may be made to: Snow Hill Nursing & Rehab Center, Activities Dept., 430 W. Market St., Snow Hill, Maryland 21863; Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company, 4718 Snow Hill Rd., Snow Hill, Maryland 21863; or Whatcoat United Methodist Church, 102 West Federal St., Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. RONALD LEIGH Ocean Pines Ronald Leigh passed away peacefully on Nov. 9, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Ron was born to the late John and Vera Leigh on April 7, 1939 in Plainfield, New Jersey. After graduating from Scotch Plains High School, he served in the U.S. Army. Ronald Leigh He lived in Scotch Plains for 69 years and moved to Ocean Pines, Maryland when he retired in 1999 from Elizabethtown Gas Company after 40 years of service. He was a volunteer member of the Scotch Plains Fire Department for 18 years and served as captain for two years. He enjoyed golfing and played often. He was known as “Ronbo” to his golfing buddies. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dolores (Richard); his son, Kenneth; his daughter, Cynthia Vieth and son-in-law, Richard; and his
grandchildren, Dylan Leigh Kelly, Riley Leigh Kelly, Aiden Leigh Kelly and Carly Leigh Kelly. He is also survived by a niece, Debra Chisholm and husband, James; sisters-in-law, Kathy, and husband, John, and Susan, and husband, John; and brother-in-law, William, and wife, Debra. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Muriel Brigham and Lenore Kennedy. In lieu of flowers, a donation to one of the following would be appreciated: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, Tennessee 38101, or the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life to be held at The Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines, Maryland on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 at 2 p.m. Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service, P.A., 504 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, MD 21811. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.easternshorecremation.com. WILLIAM EDWARD SIPES Selbyville William Edward Sipes, age 82, of Selbyville, died suddenly on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at home. He was born in Baltimore, and was the devoted son of the late Donald J. and Rose J. (Kraushofer) Sipes. He is the beloved husband of Janice E. Sipes of Selbyville; devoted father of Michael C. Wright and wife, Theresa, of Selbyville, Theresa L. Booth and husband, Bill, of Arbutus, Maryland, and Tracy A. Joy and husband, Steven, of Catonsville, Maryland; loving brother of Jack L. Sipes and wife, Joan, of Ocean Pines, and Patricia Shiflett of Baltimore; and cherished Pop to six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy B. Wright, and grandson, Justin M. Wright. He was a member of the Swann Keys Sports Club in Selbyville and the American Legion Post #109 in Arbutus, Maryland. He attended St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City and was a U.S. Army veteran. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at St. Benedict’s Church, 2612 Wilkens Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21223, at noon. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.
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Several SD field hockey players receive awards
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Stephen Decatur junior Mary Mergott competes in the 3A cross country state championship meet, last Saturday at Hereford High School in Parkton, Maryland.
Mergott competes against state’s top runners in 3A meet By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 15, 2019) Stephen Decatur junior Mary Mergott faced her toughest and fastest competition of the season during the 3A cross country state championship meet, last Saturday at Hereford High School in Parkton, Maryland. “I thought Mary did pretty well at states. The competition was pretty fast, but that is what we expected,” said Decatur Coach Jody Stigler. Mergott said she didn’t start out as fast as she originally planned, then found herself trying to catch up. “I didn’t know what to expect going into that high level of race,” she said. “Everyone started out extremely fast. I started further back than I should have. I didn’t react to how the other girls were running.” The rolling hills throughout the course also gave Mergott some trouble. “The hills were where I really needed to catch up, but I just wasn’t as good as the other girls [in those spots],” she said. Despite not accomplishing her goal, Mergott still finished the race in 23:19.47, 107th overall. She also improved her time from the last race on that course – the Bull Run Invitational, on Sept. 21, when
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Mary Mergott poses with her Stephen Decatur cross country coaches, Brenda Hommel and Jody Stigler, during the 3A state championship meet, last Saturday at Hereford High School. The temperature was about 25-30 degrees at the start of the race, Stigler said.
she finished in 23:53. “I think as Mary gets into more races with this type of competition it will make her more comfortable, so it was definitely a positive from that perspective,” Stigler said. Mergott said she enjoyed the experience and the chance to run alongside strong competition. “It was fun to see it at a higher level,” she said. “I was honored to represent my school there.” She hopes to return to the state championship next year. Mergott thought her third season
participating in cross country went well. “Overall, it was substantially better than last year,” she said. I met all of my goals. The main goal was to get to states and I accomplished that. I couldn’t have done it without my awesome coaches.” Mergott placed sixth overall during the Bayside Conference championship and 16th in the 3A South Region meet, which advanced her to states. Stigler said he was pleased with the cross country season overall. See MERGOTT Page 66
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 15, 2019) Several members of the Stephen Decatur field hockey team earned Bayside Conference honors for their performances during the 2019 season. Senior captain Ava Bullock scored a spot on the Bayside South Second Team. Decatur Coach Amy Matthews also presented her with the team MVP award. Matthews said Bullock truly loves the sport of field hockey. Amy Matthews “She gave it her all on the field and motivated her teammates at the same time,” she said. “She was the heart of the team. The other players depended on her and looked up to her. We will miss her so much next year.” Sophomore Skylar Griffin received Bayside South Honorable Mention accolades. Matthews gave her the team MVP Midfield award. “[Her] speed and improving stick skills helped us many times to move the ball up the field,” Matthews said. “We could put her anywhere on the field and knew she would get the job done. She gave it her all and left everything on the field, Matthews said. “We are excited that we have two more years with her,” she added. Senior captain Haley Triplett also earned an honorable mention conference award. “Haley was always so positive and worked really hard,” Matthews said. She presented the team MVP Defense award to two players – juniors Aly Braciszewski and PJ VeneziaWestphal. “They gave it their all every day at practice and during the games,” Matthews said. “They always had a positive attitude and worked really hard to improve their skills. We are very happy to have these two girls back next year.” Freshman Bre Ferguson took home the team’s Rookie of the Year award. “She came in and made an immediate impression on the coaches. She was never intimidated by the older players and played in the games and practices with intensity and passion,” See BULLOCK Page 66
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Mergott and Woodley Decatur XC team MVPs Continued from Page 65 “I think the season went pretty well and we saw a great deal of improvement from August until now,” he said. The girls’ team finished in third, while the boys’ squad came in sixth during the Bayside championship. The male and female runners who finished in the top 15 of their races were named to the All-Bayside Conference teams. Mergott (sixth) and sophomores Sam Woodley (11th) and Tristan Dutton (13th) received Bayside honors. Stigler presented awards to several runners during the team’s recent banquet. He named Mergott MVP for the girls’ team.
“I think that Mary improved moving forward.” tremendously throughout the seaCoaches Awards went to Dutton, son,” he said. “She has worked very senior Mikayla Denault, juniors hard and it has paid Devon Kramer, off for her in the Liam Foley and ‘I met all of my goals [this championship Silas Cascio and season]. The main goal was sophomore Mali meets. It was an acto get to states and I complishment for Murphy. her to qualify for the accomplished that. I couldn’t Stigler gave state meet.” S p o r t s m a n s hip have done it without Woodley was awards to seniors my awesome coaches.’ named MVP for the Ellie Dutton and Mary Mergott, Stephen boys’ squad. Austin Cheynet. “Sam had a really Top Newcomer Decatur Junior good season. He imawards went to proved a great deal freshman Mackenthis year and it paid off when he zie Cathell and junior Philip Becnel. made the All-Bayside team,” Stigler “Ellie and Mikayla are seniors in said. “He is only a sophomore so our top seven girls and Austin was a hopefully he will continue to improve senior in the top seven for boys, so we
will have some gaps to fill [next year] for sure, but we have a pretty young team overall,” he said. “I think we have some good runners returning overall and both teams have a chance to take a major step forward next year, but it will be dependent on the work that we put in between now and next year, specifically on the track.” Many of the cross country runners plan to participate in indoor track, which begins today, Nov. 15, including Mergott. This will be her first time participating in indoor track. She also plans to compete in outdoor track in the spring. Last year she played basketball in the winter and lacrosse in the spring, but this year she wants to focus more on running, she said.
with a 3-10 record. In 2010, the team went 4-8-1. Decatur also netted six goals this season, the most the team has scored in more than six years, when
Stephen Decatur senior captain Ava Bullock, left, earned Bayside South Conference Second Team honors and sophomore Skylar Griffin received honorable mention accolades for field hockey.
Bullock earns SD MVP nod, Bayside Second Team spot Continued from Page 65 Matthews said. “Her field sense is phenomenal and we couldn’t be more proud of her.” Sophomore Hannah Short was given the Coaches Award. “She showed us every day how much she loved field hockey and how much she wanted to be out on the field,” Matthews said. “She pushed herself so hard and became a smart and confident player on the field. “In the middle of the season [because of an injury], she went from a player to another coach,” Matthews added. “From the sidelines, she encouraged her teammates every day to give it their all. We cannot wait to have her back next year as a player for the whole season.” The team finished with a 3-10 record. The last time the Seahawks won three games in a season was in 2011, when the squad also finished
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Matthews took over the program. “It was nice for the girls to get some wins and gain confidence,” Matthews said. “They wanted to show everybody what they can do.”
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Hartnett named ESIAC girls’ soccer Coach of the Year (Nov. 15, 2019) Carol Hartnett, coach of the Worcester Prep girls’ soccer team, was named Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference Coach of the Year for girls’ soccer. She was selected by the athletic directors in the conference. “I am so proud to receive this honor and I dedicate it to my team for their incredible effort and enthusiasm,” Hartnett said. “I would not have this award without them.” In Hartnett’s 25 years of teaching physical education at Worcester, she has
coached multiple competitive girls’ teams including basketball, field hockey, lacrosse and soccer. This year, she closed out her 21st season coaching Worcester soccer. Her team earned Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference regular-season champion honors. The squad finished the season with a 6-2-1 overall record. Hartnett has now received the Coach of the Year award four times. She previously won it for soccer in 2004 and 2009, and for lacrosse in 2006.
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Worcester Prep girls’ soccer team Coach Carol Hartnett is presented the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference Coach of the Year award for girls’ soccer by Athletic Director Matt McGinnis, who nominated her.
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SURF REPORT
Leashes great addition to surfer’s equipment By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (Nov. 15, 2019) So here’s a typical surfboard. It will include a fin or fins, a leash, a waxed deck if currently being ridden, and possibly a traction pad or pads. Here’s the thing; some of these items are actually accessories as opposed to being standard or typical and not absolutely necessary. Consider the leash. It wasn’t previously part of the equipment. Most vehicles that are meant to ride waves, at least the ones that are stood upon, will have a fin or fins in order to more easily direct the board. Something will be needed to provide traction on the deck in the form of wax or a traction pad. The leash though, is not part of the board, despite what some might think. Before leashes came into wide
spread usage, there simply weren’t any. The best surfers were prone to hang onto their boards even upon wiping out. If the board got away from the rider, swimming to retrieve it was considered part of the activity and most surfers were pretty decent swimmers. Swimming and surfing went hand in hand. Plus, in earlier times, surfboards were heavier and more bulky. You wouldn’t want a board attached to your body anyway. Leashes started out as bungie cords with attachments on either end for the board and the rider. For the board attachment, the range went from suction cups to holes drilled in fins to bolts holding fins to boards with a ring to accept a leader line from the leash. On the other end, an ankle attachment could be made of leather or webbing of various water-friendly material. Some tried holding a leash end by
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the hand or attaching it around their waist. There was even a certain danger using these early leashes in the form of “snap back” until the cords were perfected enough to only stretch so much. Jack O’Neill of O’Neill wetsuit fame even put an eye out when a suction cup attached leash came undone and rocketed back into his face. These days, leash attachments are incorporated into a board’s construction in the form of leash cups, leash loops, or in the glasser’s art, specific fiberglass attachments. There was much controversy prior to wide spread leash usage. “Leashes are for dogs,” was a common place comment. “If you lose your board, you swim,” was another. Even these days many longboarders will sans a leash in order to favor walking the board, especially for nose riding. The bottom line is that leashes are safety items and convenience items. They can help keep loose boards
from injuring others. They can help a surfer catch more waves and ostensibly help the surfer have more fun. One thing is for sure, leashes should be no substitute for one’s ability in the water without a board, without a floatation device. They can come away from a board or body. They can get cut on fins. There’s no guarantee a leash will do its job. Sure, it’s probably not going to be a tenuous situation as long as it’s in good condition and all the attachments are made fast, but no assumptions should be made. Surfboard and bodyboard leashes are great additions to any surfer’s equipment. They’re another fine advancement to the sport/art of wave riding, but once again, no substitute for a surfer to be able to return to shore under their own steam. – Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City.
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Sampson talks about sharks with students (Nov. 15, 2019) Capt. Mark Sampson of the Fish Finder Adventures, recently visited Stephen Decatur High School and gave an informative presentation on sharks to Jim Krall’s marine biology class. Sampson, a U.S. Coast Guard licensed master/captain and fishing guide since 1986, has dedicated his life’s work to researching sharks with
the goal of helping to sustain their populations through conservation efforts. His extensive list of memberships and accreditations warrants the respect and acknowledgement of being considered the foremost authority on sharks in the Mid-Atlantic region. Sampson addressed every facet of sharks from their unique behavior patterns to their reproductive strategies and anatomical features. He enlightened the audience with stories of his adventures, which included pictures and videos in a slide show that captured the interest of everyone in the room. He also discussed working with organizations such as OCEARCH, the National Aquarium, the National Marine Fisheries Service and International Game Fishing Association. Sampson educated the students on various techniques of tagging, recording, handling and collecting data on migratory sharks. He brought several tools to show the students how a shark is responsibly hooked, to ensure the survival of the captured upon releasing, and de-
scribed how the sharks are tracked and valuable data on them are collected. Sampson concluded the presentation with numerous jaw mounts from different species and how tooth and jaw structures are related to feeding. The students had the opportunity to touch a mako shark jaw, that is in the process of being prepared by Sampson, which is a side business
and hobby of his. The presentation was both interesting and educational for the future marine biologist, and gave them an experience they will never forget, Krall said. Sampson will be returning in the spring from Florida, where he continues his passion for learning more about sharks, and revisit Krall’s classes next semester.
PHOTO COURTESY MANDI WELLS
Capt. Mark Sampson of the Fish Finder Adventures, recently visited Stephen Decatur High School and gave a presentation on sharks to Jim Krall’s marine biology class.
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LAX CLINIC Members of the Saltwater Lacrosse Team participated in a goalie clinic with University of Maryland goalie Megan Taylor on Nov. 3 at Showell Park. Pictured with Taylor are goalies Caitlin Williams, Paige Barnhart, Addison McDaniel, Chloe March, Ryleigh Cunnane and Ava Hinkle, and shooters Sadie Kauffman, Mary Kate Barnhart, Reagan Sterrs and Katie Knapp. PHOTO COURTESY COLBY PHILLIPS
ATHLETES RECOGNIZED Stephen Decatur High School sophomore Emma Sperry (cheerleading) and junior Kellen Catrino (soccer) were named Premier Driving School Athletes of the Month for October. While Catrino racked up seven goals in Bayside soccer play, Sperry’s cheer squad earned first place and a bid to the national championship at the Kick Off Classic competition in Harford County. Also pictured are Assistant Principal Dr. Curtis Bunting and Premier Driving School representative Geri Riden.
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