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Report card: county schools at head of class Worcester district only one in state to get nothing but four- and five-star ratings

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) No school district in Maryland had a better state report card than Worcester County’s public school system, according to the state Department of Education, which released the results of its assessment for 2019 on

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Tuesday.

Nine schools in Worcester received four- and five-star ratings on the 2019 Maryland State Report Card. It was the only district to post overall performance at that

level.

Superintendent Lou Taylor praised Worcester County Public Schools efforts following the declaration.

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“That we have the highest concentration of four- and five-star schools in the state is further validation of the great work going on in our schools every day,” schools Superintendent Lou Taylor

said.

The county had two five-star and seven four-star educational institutions, according to the state education

department’s findings.

• Stephen Decatur Middle School was awarded a five-star rating. The school earned 73.4 out of 96.5 points, which accounted for a 76 percent score.

• Snow Hill High School received a five-star rating. The school scored a 76 percent by earning 69.2 points out of a possible 90 points.

• Buckingham Elementary School had a four-star rating. The school earned 48.2 points out of a possible 73 See SCHOOLS Page 53

Fire chief recognizes defib needs, CPR too

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) Ocean City Fire Chief Richie Bowers agrees: the resort needs more publicly accessible automated external defibrillators (AED).

The fire chief stressed, however, that his focus in not only on the defibrillators, but also on hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training too.

“It’s a national issue, it’s

not just germane to Ocean City,” Bowers told Ocean City Today.

Bowers said the issue Chief Bowers first came to his attention at the end of September when the Ocean City Fire Department held its strategic planning meetings.

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By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) County Commissioners Joseph Mitrecic and Ted Elder were elected president and vice president of the Board of Worcester County Commissioners, respectively, Tuesday during the board’s annual election.

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Diana Purnell had served as president for the past two years and Mitrecic served as vice president for the past year.

“Joe, this is your baby now,” Purnell said as she handed Mitrecic the gavel.

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Defibs, yes, but also critical County’s leadership posts to know CPR, Bowers says go to Mitrecic and Elder the United States and three in Canada.

Continued from Page 1 On a national scale, the National “Our overarching goal in the fire and EMS department is to prevent the Safety Council suggests that greater 911 call,” he said. “Public access to access to defibrillators could save 40,000 lives each year.

AEDs will save lives.”

Cardiac arrest occurs when a heart Bowers is working with registered nurse and local business owner Jodi has an electrical malfunction, which causes an irregular heartbeat or an Renner on the defibrillator issue.

Renner spoke publicly at an Ocean atrial fibrillation (Afib).

An automated external defibrillator City Council meeting in November, asking city leaders to join the effort in can save a patient’s life because it making the lifesaving devices accessi- sends a jolt of electricity to the heart, giving it the extra push it needs to start ble throughout the resort.

“I am here because I have concerns beating once more, Bowers said.

Furthermore, the devices are exrelated to the insufficient placement of AEDs throughout the Ocean City com- tremely safe to use, as they are able to munity,” Renner said on Nov. 18 at the diagnose atrial fibrillation before use, and talks users through the device adcouncil meeting.

She said despite an excellent re- ministration process.

However, Bowers recognizes that sponse time from Ocean City fire and installing more deemergency services, fibrillator devices seasonal crowds could cause precious ‘It is a local, regional, state will not be an easy time to be lost, and federal push that we need task.

“It is a local, rewhich could lead to — we need help from all of gional, state and feda fatality. the agencies.’ eral push that we To be clear, the city does have pubFire Chief Richie Bowers need — we need help from all of the licly accessible autoagencies,” Bowers mated external defibrillators, as there are about 15 de- said. “The cost is about anywhere form vices in locations such as Ocean City $1,500 to $3,000 depending on the model and the number of units you Hall and Northside Park.

In addition, a number of depart- get. There’s maintenance that needs to ments such as Ocean City police, occur and you need some training.

Beach Patrol, fire marshals and fire Those things do cost money and you and rescue have a number of devices need funding to do that.”

Bowers and Renner will hunt down on site.

Nonetheless, in order to minimize grants and other funding opportuni911 calls and save more lives the resort ties, as well as working with other fire needs more, Bowers and Renner said. and emergency services departments A Johns Hopkins University re- throughout the region and the state.

The fire chief also said that the fire search team found that patients suffering cardiac arrests had a 67 percent department would continue its comsurvival rate after being shocked with munity outreach programs and help a defibrillator compared to those who train residents and government employees in lifesaving techniques and were not shocked at 43 percent.

“The analysis suggests that 1,700 practices.

“We are a community based Fire additional lives were saved each year in the U.S. from bystander use of de- and EMS system,” Bowers said. “We fibrillators,” said Dr. Myron Weisfeldt, are out in the community … before the 911 call. We want the community to who led the research team.

This number may seem low, but the know who our Fire and EMS are bestudy collected data from six regions in fore they have to call for help.”

said. “Sometimes these can Continued from Page 1 dent and Commissioner be contentious times and Joshua Nordstrom secI’m glad it went smoothly.” onded.

He added that he would Mitrecic has experience always be available for the running government meetother commissioner’s conings, having served as the cerns. president of the Ocean City Joseph Mitrecic Commissioner Chip Council for two years — Bertino nominated Elder as 2008-2010 — during his vice president and Church two-and-a-half terms of seconded. Elder was also service on that body. He reelected to the county comsigned his seat in 2014 in a missioners in 2014 to represuccessful bid for a county sent district four, western commissioners’ seat as the Worcester County. He has representative for District been a bus contractor for Seven, the Ocean City disWorcester County for 25 Ted Elder trict. years.

He is the owner and president of “I want to thank the other comMitrecic Builders in Ocean City. missioners for showing their re“I’d like to thank the commis- gards for my ability to uphold this sioners for their support,” Mitrecic position,” Elder.

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Water treatment plants in need of overhaul Ocean City Mayor and City Council remand contract bids to staff for once-over

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) Three bids were made on Monday for water plant improvement projects that could cost the city $1.7 million or more.

The three bids were made by M2 Construction for $1,770,641, Bearing Construction Inc. for $1,992,000 and Johnston Construction Co. for $1,812,214.

Mayor Rick Meehan asked Ocean City Public Works Director Hal Adkins whether the projects were funded in the budget.

“This project, from a construction standpoint, is not funded,” Adkins said. “It was to be funded, and we planned to fund it through a bond issuance in February 2020. The engineering estimate on it is $1.582 million.”

The bond issuance, and the associated debt service, is bound to the Ocean City Water Department fund and would be paid over a roughly 20year period, which will result in a nominal increase in residents’ quarterly water bill, Adkins said.

He said it was no surprise that the estimate was lower than the lowest

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The 14th Street water treatment plant’s 27-year-old chlorinator system is one of several issues that Ocean City Public Works Director Hal Adkins brought to the mayor and city council’s attention Monday, Dec. 2.

bid made, as the construction industry has seen a climb in costs.

He also said that a project this large would typically have unanticipated costs.

While each contractor made one bid, the project actually consisted of four parts: improvements to the Gorman Avenue, 44th Street and 14th Street water treatment plants and Human Machine Interface/Supervisory Control Data Acquisition (HMI/SCADA) upgrades.

Adkins explained that much of the filtration technology within the Gorman Avenue plant —built in 1972 — would need to be updated, as it was extremely outdated.

In fact, the technology is so outdated that even if his department attempted to replace it with the same material, it would be impossible, as manufacturers no longer produce the necessary parts.

“We’re replacing all of those with electric actuated valves along with

piping modifications,” he said.

The 44th Street treatment plant was having electrical safety issue, as a generator transfer switch, installed in the 1960s, is functionally obsolete.

Parts to repair the switch are also no longer available, Adkins said.

As for the 14th Street plant, Adkins said its 27-year-old chlorinator system is beginning to break down and would need to be replaced.

The Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system acts as a messenger of sorts between the plants’ master computer and the various filter valve actuators.

Upgrading the system would allow Adkins to control the filters from either plant location or remotely.

The Ocean City Council voted to remand the bids to staff for further analysis.

Full of elation: city leaders thank pier franchise holder

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and the City Council were practically buzzing with excitement after approving a $9.1 million pier franchise renewal Monday night.

“The thing that excites me a lot is that we’re going to ensure for another 35 years that we will have amusements on the Ocean City Boardwalk,” Councilman Dennis Dare said.

Last Monday, Nov. 25, Meehan announced that a small committee composed of Dare, Councilman John Gehrig and Councilwoman Mary Knight had been working with franchise holder Charles “Buddy” Jenkins for approximately 18 months to lay out the terms and agreements of the franchise renewal.

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Renewal safeguards OC traditions Continued from Page 4 newal, and then an annual fee of $100,000 until 2029.

By 2030, the annual fee will increase to $250,000 per year, and will be compounded annually by 3 percent; meaning in 2054 it’ll amount to $508,198.54.

The franchise renewal is nothing less than a blessing for city leaders, who have fretted over diminishing revenues and burgeoning costs.

Finding money to maintain the Boardwalk in particular has been a huge talking point for resort officials, and was highlighted during the Strategic Planning Update meeting held at the end of October.

“Mayor Meehan suggested that with upcoming work on the wooden Boardwalk, that we dedicate the funds and new revenues to that [Boardwalk work] … and relieve the taxpayers from that burden for the next 35 years,” Dare said.

Jenkins is the owner of Jolly Rogers at the Pier, Thrasher’s Fries on the Boardwalk and other amusement parks and businesses throughout the resort.

He called the agreement a win-win situation for both parties, as the renewal allows him and his company, the Synepuxent Pier and Improvement Company, ample time to budget and prepare for future expenses.

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through the extension, it would be very difficult,” Jenkins said in a previous interview.

Jenkins has personally financed pier repairs and renovations in 1979, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.

Meehan expressed his gratitude to Jenkins and called him a great partner to the city.

He recalled an instance in 1985 when Hurricane Gloria damaged the pier and city leaders saw it as an opportunity to reroute the tram lane in order to relieve Boardwalk congestion.

“Well, that was over the franchise area,” Meehan said. “Yet, Mr. Jenkins stepped right up and said, ‘Yes that is the right thing to do,’ and he allowed

us to do that over part of that franchise [area] that he pays for and maintains.”

The mayor thanked Jenkins for his service in protecting the pier and providing fond, nostalgic memories for generations of Ocean City visitors and residents.

“He has continually fulfilled his obligations as the franchise holder of that pier, and I know my colleagues have said before, ‘If you have good relationships and good partnerships, you move forward with those,’” Meehan said.

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Commissioners to donate $100,000 to food programs

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Budget Officer Kathy Whited and Senior Budget Accountant Kim Reynolds compiled the list of organizations to donate to – Diakonia in Ocean City, Samaritan Shelter Inc. in Pocomoke City, Snow Hill Ecumeni-

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The commissioners decided not to Vince Tolbert apply to receive state funds because of what they said was an unfair funding formula and zip code discrimination.

County Commissioner Chip Bertino also pointed out that Worcester County would be required to match 50 percent of state funds, while neighboring Wicomico only has to pay five percent.

Since the state only has $200,000 to distribute among the 24 counties, it was unlikely that Worcester would have received the $100,000 that Roberta Baldwin, director of social services, recommended applying for.

In addition, Bertino did not want the state dictating where the funds should be donated.

Whited and Reynolds proposed to donate $10,000 to help the board of education provide hot meals over six days of winter break at Pocomoke Middle School. Though the board typically provides meals over the summer with help from the Maryland Food Bank, Vince Tolbert, chief financial officer for Worcester County Public Schools, said that this is the first time the board will provide meals over winter break. The meals will be available to students attending any of the county public schools, but that Pocomoke Middle will be the hub. “They have the highest concentration of poverty – almost 70 percent of our students,� Tolbert said.

According to Whited and Reynolds’ report, some 2,800 students at Worcester County Public Schools, or 41 percent, are from households experiencing poverty.

The county will donate $50,000 more to the board of education in June 2020. Tolbert said that money will help expand summer meal sites and the variety of food items.

Commissioner Diana Purnell asked about helping churches who feed hundreds in the community out of their own pocket. “Last year, we had 17 summer feeding sites throughout the county— I think three of those locations were churches,� Tolbert said. “With this additional funding, we would look to expand those number of sites, including churches to get the food out to get to the kids who need it.�

Purnell said she would provide Tolbert with a list of churches who provide food assistance to the community.

The county will donate $10,000 to each of the other four nonprofits listed at the beginning of June 2020.

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Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, right, and City Council members celebrate the graduation of 16 participants of the Ocean City University program, on Monday, Dec. 2. Graduates took a 10-week course beginning in September and learned the ins-and-outs of municipal government.

Sixteen graduate from Ocean City University Residents spend 10 weeks learning everything about resort government’s duties

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) Ocean City officials recognized 16 civically engaged citizens on Monday for their completion of a 10-week course known as the Ocean City University program.

“What it does is it gives citizens a be-

hind-the-scenes look at all of the different departments and introduces them to some of our outstanding employees and [it helps them] better understand our government’s role and responsibility,” Ocean City Clerk Diana Chavis said.

The graduates are Mary Jo Breslin, Ted Brown, Al Cardany, Andrea C. Creswell, Jacqueline Friedman, Susan Fuson, Alicia L. Gibson, Barb Hanson, Valerie Herwig, Kathleen A. Nicoll, Pamela Panizari, Richard Panizari, Harriet E. Pilert, Connie Podowski,

Eric S. Waterman and Michael Winaker.

The late Kathy Mathias — former assistant to the city manager and city clerk — developed the program more than a decade ago to help bridge the divide between city government and citizens.

Citizens interested in the program may register online at oceancitymd.gov.

Students meet every Wednesday beginning the second week of September

and for three hours they learn about topics ranging from city finances, public transit, human resources, law and order and public safety.

Chavis acts as the chancellor for the university, and the various department heads are the professors, she said.

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By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) Worcester County will seek a delay in implementing the statemandated phosphorus management tool that is to be phased in from 2015 to 2020. The county commissioners on Tuesday approved a draft letter to Gov. Larry Hogan stating that local farmers will need an additional 12 to 24 months to implement the next phase.

The tool was introduced when Hogan took in office in 2015 to “identify the risk of phosphorus loss from farm fields and prevent the additional buildup of phosphorus in soils that are already considered saturated under the rule.” Farms over a certain threshold will be limited in how much manure they can apply to fields.

“The previous two steps only covered about 10,000 and 54,000 acres,” Bob Mitchell, director of environmental programs, told the county commissioners.

“This next one is going to add another 122,000.”

The goal of the tool is to prevent phosphorus from flowing into water and causing oxygen-depleting algae blooms. The tool only applies to farm fields with high soil phosphorus levels identified by a Fertility Index Value of 150 or greater. Modifications are available if the industry and state are not ready for the yearly phases.

During a Nov. 15 phosphorus management tool Transition Advisory Committee meeting, Dr. Memo Diriker, director of Salisbury’s Business Economic and Community Outreach Network, presented a report estimating the economic impact the tool will have on local farmers. His report determined that the infrastructure and funding needed to remove excess manure is not yet in place, infrastructure for replacing lost nitrogen is also not in place and alternative uses for the excess manure have not been established.

Mitchell, along with Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) and Delegate Wayne

Hartman (R-38 C) attended the meeting.

“This is about our farmers and businesses here,” Mitchell said.

“We don’t have the fields to relocate the Bob Mitchell manure.”

He added that the county doesn’t have enough trucks or drivers for manure relocation. This is especially important given that 40 percent of Worcester County’s economy stems from agriculture and a large chunk of that is from poultry farming, according to Mitchell.

“In summary, the Worcester County Commissioners would respectfully note our concerns that without the local infrastructure capacity improvements and any meaningful alternative uses in place, the ability of this segment of the agricultural community to successfully bridge the next PMT phase without any significant local economic impacts is very doubtful,” the letter to Hogan reads.

The issue goes back to August 2013, when the commissioners expressed outrage regarding potential new regulations

from the Department of Agriculture that would penalize farms that utilize chicken manure.

Those regulations were withdrawn the next week, but four years later, the concerns are similar – poultry farms could struggle to find other uses for chicken manure and other farms may not be able to afford an alternative fertilizer.

Back in January, members of the Delmarva Poultry Industry trade association also requested a delay in the regulations. David Satterfield, executive director of the association, had previously suggested that there was not enough funding or completed research to support the new regulations.

Mitchell reported to commissioners that during the advisory meeting, the committee failed to meet a majority vote to request a delay from the secretary of agriculture. They will meet again on Dec. 13 to readdress a delay. Mitchell reiterated that the county has been warning of the economic impact of the regulations for over the past five years and that contacting Hogan is the next logical step.

“Hopefully the executive branch will take notice of this,” Mitchell said.

Dept. heads act as professors Continued from Page 7 must do the general course and a citizens police academy and a doctorate student must do both as well as the emergency response team program.

Of this year’s graduates, two, Gibson and Pilert, obtained all three degrees.

Pilert, who became a full-time resident in 2017, said she participated because she felt a duty to learn more about the resort she now called home.

“It’s an excellent program and if you live here full time you should take advantage of it,” Pilert said. “All people do is complain because they don’t under-

stand everything.”

The city once offered the program annually, but interest in the program has declined, Chavis said.

This year was the first year the city offered the program since 2015, and moving forward it will be offered every non-election year.

“My favorite part is being able to showcase the outstanding employees and the organization that we have here in town,” Chavis said. “It makes me feel very proud … because in the end the students are pretty amazed at what we have here in town.”

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Kelly Henry, technical services division manager and coordinator of Worcester’s Complete Count Committee, asked the commissioners to seek the unconditional grant to aid in the pursuit of 100 percent participation.

Ed Tudor, director of review and permitting, endorsed the grant request and said that every uncounted person in the census results in the loss of $18,250 in federal funds to state and local entities. The decennial population count determines public assistance funding and can shift congressional representation.

“The language in the proposal is broad at this time since the committee is still establishing marketing strategies, coordinating events and outlining outreach projects,” Henry said in her report to the commissioners.

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affiliated with community organizations, as well as education, government, business and media. Henry added that the committee has met twice and that members at Kelly Henry the last meeting discussed how to overcome language barriers, distrust, homeless and transient populations and limited internet access.

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According to Tudor, the grant does not require a local match. Henry mentioned in the report that $20,000 is the maximum amount available from the state for the committee.

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Members of Ocean City Council approved minutes for a work session on Nov. 12, and a regular session on Nov. 18.

They also approved a private event request for the Walk for Recovery slated for Sept. 12, 2020, and a transfer of funds from the Water Department FY20 Operational Accounts to the FY20 Capital Account.

A private event request was sent back to the event organizer after Councilman Dennis Dare expressed concern over the event’s parking situation, as it was located on 94th Street.

Dare said during peak season, the area was heavily congested with beach-goers and that restricting parking there for an event there would not be ideal.

Future meetings Police Commission — Monday, Dec. 9, at 9 a.m. in the Public Safety Building on 65th Street. Agenda items include a partial road closure request, the police chief’s update, a seasonal hiring update and a discussion on expanding surveillance cameras.

Tourism Commission — Monday,

Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. in the Ocean City convention center on 40th room 214.

Agenda items include a 2020 event enhancements proposal, discussion on enhancing the Ocean City experience, reports from the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, Ocean City Development Corporation, HotelMotel-Restaurant Association, EDC, convention center, special events department and tourism department.

Transportation Committee — Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 9 a.m. in the Public Works conference room on 204 65th St. building E. Agenda items include a review of bus ridership, revenue and deployments, a follow up on the MEDTRN program, a review of a draft to be sent to the Maryland Transportation Administration and a discussion on traffic light installation.

Recreation and Parks Committee — Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 3:30 p.m. in the Northside Park Recreation Complex on 200 125th St. Agenda items include a private event review, downtown recreation complex update, recreation and parks project review, and a strategic plan follow up.

Bike Committee — Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. in the City Hall executive conference room on 301 Baltimore Ave. Agenda items include bike route project updates, a bicycle friendly communities application update, a Strava profile update, hotel easements, development of a website, review of accomplishments and planning for 2020.

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By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) A diamondback terrapin that was trapped in an abandoned crab pot and almost drowned two weeks ago is doing just fine, Sandi Smith of the Maryland Coastal Bays Program said. “[The turtle] is good to go, I think,” Smith said.

When Smith originally encountered the juvenile terrapin, she said it was lethargic and was possibly suffering from water entering its lungs.

Under the guidance of wildlife rehabilitator Vickie Henderson, Smith gave the turtle CPR, which does not require mouth to mouth contact.

“It’s really not as bad as it sounds,” Henderson said. “It’s just stretching out the neck, holding them face down so the water drains out and then pumping the front legs, without bending the joints, and doing that every 15 minutes.”

Smith will be taking the turtle to Henderson who is a volunteer for the Delaware Council of Wildlife Rehabilitators and Educators.

Henderson has been rehabilitating all sorts of animals since 2000, but began focusing on aquatic turtles — not sea turtles, she clarified — beginning in 2008.

“That [turtle focus] was by accident,” Henderson said. “One of our members was ill so I started taking on turtles and that’s all that took. I enjoy working with them.”

She and other rehabilitators in Kent County, Delaware, have their work cut out for them and can see up to 300 to 1,000 animals a year.

“There’s very few turtle rehabilitators. There are three of us in Delaware, and the other two work with box turtles.

I don’t know if there are any turtle rehabilitators down in that section of Maryland,” Henderson said.

Not only is the workload immense, but rehabilitators must follow a strict set of rules and adapt to their animal’s specific needs.

“We have to follow certain guidelines under the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, so we all have to have permits,” she said. “We have enclosure guidelines [and] feeding guidelines.”

Delaware in particular has seen a sharp spread of ranavirus — a virus that affects cold-blooded species and has a 90 to 100 percent mortality rate.

The virus spreads easily through water and soil and has been linked to massive amphibian and reptile population declines.

“There are disease issues, so there’s quarantining and turtles have to be released in the same watershed so that they don’t spread disease,” she said.

Most of the turtles Henderson takes under her wing, however, suffer from boat, Jet Ski and car strikes, which often leaves them with cracked shells and internal injuries.

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Sandi Smith of the Maryland Coastal Bays Program said the juvenile terrapin turtle she helped save seems to be doing just fine.

While turtles are hardy animals, their recovery process is slow and steady, and can take months if not years to become stable enough for release back into the wild.

“The longest I’ve had is three years for an aquatic turtle. They take a long time to heal,” Henderson said.

In addition to spending her time with the animals, she must spend her own money as well.

“We all pay for it out of our own pocket,” she said.

Nonetheless, Henderson said the work is rewarding and worth it.

“My favorite part [of the work] is when I can release an animal,” she said.

“Every single turtle has a chance. They are very willful and they are interesting animals with fascinating personalities.”

Henderson said she was particularly fond of saving the eggs of injured or dead mothers, and currently had 41 terrapin and snapping turtle hatchlings under her care that will be released in the spring.

This passion for saving wildlife is why Henderson stresses the importance of taking the right steps in saving wildlife, which begins with determining whether or not an animal needs to be saved in the first place.

“If you come across a wild animal you don’t need to pick it up right away — it doesn’t always need to be rescued,” she said.

She said observe the animal first, and if it’s clear that it is injured, sick or abandoned then the bystander should call a wildlife rehabilitator for assistance.

The worst thing people can do is take a wild animal and keep it as a pet or attempt rehabilitation themselves, a sentiment Smith shared.

“With wildlife, the less you tamper, the better,” Smith said.

For more information or to donate to the Delaware Council of Wildlife Rehabilitators and Educators, visit their website: https://www.dewildliferescue.com/index.html or visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/dewildliferescue/about/?ref=page_internal.

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Guiding good choices for children

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) Providing parents the tools to foster healthy life decisions, especially regarding drug and alcohol experimentation, is the intent of the Worcester County Health Department’s “Guiding Good Choices” classes, which begin this Monday, Dec. 9.

Dave Baker, health department alcohol and drug prevention coordinator, said the free five-week series would be held in Berlin each Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services center, 124 S. Main Street, Suite C. “It’s about parenting behaviors but also teaching parents how to look out for any drug use or any signs that something is going wrong,” he said.

For about the last quarter century, the family competency training class has provided current data about the evolution of illicit substances youths might be exposed to from peer groups.

“Teaching the kids refusal skills when somebody offers them something,” he said.

Targeted at parents of middle school age children, the class series also delves into topics such as anger

management and forming healthy bonds.

“Explaining to parents what kind of drugs are out there [and] what the kids Dave Baker might get into,” he said.

The good choices interactive course was designed by social scientists to help parents and guardians support youths who are navigating through challenging situations.

“We bring somebody from the community, either from one of the schools or a police officer, to talk about what’s going on in the community,” he said.

The street-level insights are often eye-opening for parents.

“In this day and age, there’s a lot of questions about what’s happening out there with heroin and stuff,” he said. “This is a good chance for them to actually talk to somebody and learn some skills on what to do if they suspect things.”

Baker said the advent of social media has made accessing illegal substances easier.

“One thing parents have to realize, compared to when they were younger, is that social media makes

things more available,” he said. “They don’t realize how available this stuff is to the kids.”

Talking about the dangers of drug use, and the increasing incidence of overdose deaths stemming from powerful drugs such as fentanyl, could be the key to encouraging youth to bypass dangerous drug-related situations.

“Of course, the key is never start,” he said.

Travis Brown, health department public affairs officer, said the use of social media has had other societal ramifications.

“It’s not just the drugs, social media magnifies all kinds of problems and challenges,” he said. “Even with stuff like cyber bullying, it’s a whole new world.”

Baker said interested parents are encouraged to pre-register but could also simply attend the opening class on Monday to sign up.

“They need to be at all five classes because they all kind of feed into each other,” he said. “It’s the same program just different drugs now.”

The Guiding Good Choices instructional series is free and taught by certified instructors. For more information or to register call 410-6321100 ext. 1106.

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Shore Gives More campaign raises $218K for nonprofits

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) The fifth annual Shore Gives More Giving Tuesday campaign held Tuesday raised more than $218,000, with 2,243 donations going to 102 nonprofit organizations in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties.

The total tops last year’s recordbreaking fundraising for the event, which was $171,000, according to Victoria Kent, marketing officer for the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.

“Every year I am amazed by our community,” Kent said. “The outpouring of support, the generosity of donors, and the amazing effort our nonprofits put into this campaign – it is stunning. Days like this truly make me proud to be a lower shore resident – we have a sense of community that you just don’t find everywhere.”

Giving Tuesday, held each year on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, is an international 24-hour online giving movement.

“This was a record-breaking year for us and I was floored to stay up and watch the ticker cross over the $200,000 mark,” Kent said. “We also had an increase in not only the number of donations made, but also an increase in the number of donors and for the first time ever we had over 100 participating nonprofits.

“As a nonprofit, funding can always be tough,” she continued.

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The foundation’s regional campaign provides support for local nonprofits, as well as an online donation portal and marketing campaigns.

The Shore Gives More was launched as a local Giving Tuesday campaign in 2015 and raised just under $7,500 in its first year.

“To see the enthusiasm of the nonprofits and their volunteers and the response from the community culminate in this 24-hour event is inspiring, it brings people together, touches each part of what makes this region strong,” said Foundation President Erica Joseph. “As the event grows each year, new nonprofits and donors join in on the celebrations, and together we create a tremendous impact in our corner of the world.”

Thirty Worcester County nonprofits and other organizations participated in the event this year, with the Worcester County Education Foundation collecting the most unique donations for the county with 122 donors, and Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum in Pocomoke City and the Art League of Ocean City on 94th Street collecting the most donations overall with $16,204 and $8,879, respectively.

“Worcester County Education Foundation has been participating for several years now, and we are certainly grateful,” Chairman Ray Thompson said. “It shows we live in a philanthropic community that wants to assist our foundation in support of Worcester County Public School students, teachers and parents.”

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Comcast meeting as build out begins in Ocean Pines

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) After beginning its multi-year infrastructure build-out project for Internet and cable service in Ocean Pines last Wednesday, Comcast held a town hall meeting Tuesday at the community center to provide details on the endeavor.

OPA President Doug Parks opened the meeting by turning the podium over to former board member Tom Terry, after noting the pair worked closely with OPA attorney Jeremy Tucker on the Comcast deal.

“This is special folks,” Terry said.

Tempering the good with bad, Terry said while the association would oversee the project’s execution, work will be ongoing for up to the next two years.

“It is my job to inform you ... that this is going to be a construction site,” he said. “Be aware this is not going to be a pristine finger-food effort.”

Comcast Director of Technical Operations Tom Yates said Comcast plans to install fiber optic cable to feed specific nodes, or areas of homes, typically comprising 60 residences.

“What we’re building here is a hybrid fiber-coax network,” he said.

Yates said Ocean Pines service network would consist of 130 nodes divided into eight sections.

“We’ll be able to do the activations by sections,” he said.

Individual properties will be connected to adjacent nodes within 1,000 feet by coaxial cable “We’ll be putting new cable all the way to the side of your house,” he said.

Yates also said lines would be placed about two-feet underground.

“We will not cut driveways and we will not cut roads,” he said.

Noting the entire scope of work would likely run until at least early 2021, Yates said more precise estimates would be forthcoming.

“We’ll need about a month to understand how much we can do in a given day,” he said. “We’ll know more as we get into the month of December.”

Yates said the first two sections, located in the northwest area of Ocean Pines, should be completed by the middle of 2020.

“Before we’ll do any construction, you’ll see a door tag that will be placed in every home a couple days prior,” he said. “Our commitment, from a restoration perspective, is as good or better.”

Parks also reported that a meeting with current digital services provider, Mediacom, is set for this Thursday to discuss its plans in light of the upcoming market competition.

“Mediacom is still a service provider … in Ocean Pines and they will continue to do so until they decide they no longer want to provide their services,” he said.

Over 100 organizations involved Continued from Page 13 Bank, which significantly increased the campaign presence. In addition to donations, nonprofits could earn incentive grants through contributions made by The Hershey Family Fund and The Perdue Family Fund at The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.

“Giving Tuesday is proof that do-

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Parents relay budget requests to school board

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) Teacher salaries, small class sizes and updated technology in the classroom were key budget priorities for the parent representatives of Worcester County Public Schools who attended the school system’s public budget meeting Tuesday night in Newark.

“We are fortunate in this county to have great teachers, which is why I believe we need to do our best to keep them here,” said Tim Robinson, representing Berlin Intermediate School.

“I’ve not met one teacher in my time here in Worcester County [Public] School’s that’s doing it for the money,” Robinson continued. “They do it because of the future of generations and for the love of our children.

However, it’s difficult to recruit and retain high quality teachers without a competitive salary scale.”

Vincent Tolbert, the school system’s chief financial officer, addressed members of the public and the board of education as he introduced some preliminary figures for consideration in next year’s budget.

He proposed a step increase for teachers, which would cost roughly $1 million, a one percent cost-of-living adjustment, which would cost about $665,000 and an estimated five percent health insurance increase, which could cost about $773,000.

The fiscal year 2020 operating budget was roughly $111 million, according to Tolbert. He also said $200,000 was accounted for technology and software.

A concern of many parents during the session was making sure students had the most current tools to be successful in the information age.

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The Worcester County Board of Education held an input meeting Tuesday evening at the school district’s central office in Newark to hear requests from parent representatives and members of the public for the upcoming fiscal year 2021 budget.

portant technology is in today’s world or in today’s classroom, therefore we are hopeful we can receive funding for these items,” said Lindsey Burch, representing Snow Hill Elementary School.

Additionally, the fiscal year 2020 budget contained $100,000 for capital outlays and approximately $853,000 for school construction, according to Tolbert.

Among the numerous expenditures, instructional programs, special education and operation of plant topped the list, according to Tolbert.

Funding for the budget came from several sources, with Worcester County government paying the largest portion at 77.26 percent. The state covered 17.74 percent of the budget and .71 percent accounted for other sources.

Tolbert also said that 41.56 percent of students “come from house-

holds of poverty” and take advantage of free and reduced meals compared to the state’s 42.38 percent average.

However, Tolbert said that Worcester County historically receives less state assistance than other jurisdictions due to the county’s large tax base and small population.

Worcester County received $3,108 per pupil as compared to the state average of $6,651 per pupil.

Beth Shockley-Lynch, president of the Worcester County Teachers Association and science teacher for Snow Hill Elementary School, also asserted that receiving less state aid can make Worcester County less attractive to perspective educators.

“Using state funds … Somerset and Wicomico [counties] have improved their salary scales to the point that a starting teacher in Worcester makes about $600 less than one in Wicomico and about $900 less than in Somerset,” Shockley-Lynch said.

William Gordy, president of the Worcester County Board of Education, acknowledged her concern.

“I just want to say that Mr. Taylor and his staff continue to do an incredible job to keep, and I’m sorry the

$600 difference is there,” Gordy said.

“I hope we can make it up, but if our working environment can be better and more comfortable than others then maybe the $600 won’t be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.”

A representative from each of schools presented financial requests for consideration in the upcoming fiscal year 2021 budget.

Among the numerous suggestions were replacing the intercom system at Snow Hill Middle School, continuing the after-school and summer school programs at Pocomoke High School and hiring additional personnel for a part-time physical education teacher, part-time music educator, as well as a support behavioral health coach at Buckingham Elementary School.

“We are fortunate that our board of education has always placed our students first, and I have faith that you will continue to do so in the future,” said Katie Gell representing Worcester Technical High School.

Following Tuesday’s meeting, Tolbert said the board would conduct salary negotiations with the associations for teachers and support staff.

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Despite warnings, county lags on WHP enforcement

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) Worcester County has yet to take any enforcement action against the full-time residents of White Horse Park after county officials declared they were occupying their residences in violation of the zoning ordinance regulating seasonal districts.

According to Susan Naplachowski, who is a plaintiff in the appeal and lawsuit challenging the county’s position, no full-time residents of the campground subdivision have received a fine.

Residents received letters from county government on Oct. 1 warning them of fines of up to $1,000 if they violated the seasonal zoning regulation.

The zoning law applicable to that subdivision states that residents may only occupy their properties for 30 consecutive days, or an aggregate of 60 days, between Sept. 30 and April 1. Residents may occupy the property in the other months. Yet, the full-time residents claim that they were either never informed of the seasonal zoning or were told that they could live there full-time anyway.

Naplachowski added that she has seen no evidence that the board of directors for the park are tracking who is living there full-time, though she did ac-

knowledge the possibility that they could be doing so at night.

In October, board members said they were considering the following enforcement strategies: new gate management software to monitor outgoing and incoming traffic, a security company to inspect occupancy and a revised covenant to allow board members to issue fines to owners in occupancy violation.

“It’s like elderly abuse,” Naplachowski said. She reiterated that the full-time residents, many of whom are disabled, veterans or low-income, are living in fear of losing their home.

After the Worcester County Commissioners rejected a proposed zoning amendment that would have allowed the current full-time residents to be grandfathered in, the commissioners offered a meeting with the Department of Social Services, Health Department and Commission on Aging to help residents find housing.

However, Naplachowski reported that Robert Hart, executive director of the Commission on Aging, told the commissioners that there was nothing he could do for the full-time residents seeking alternative housing assistance.

Ed Tudor, director of review and permitting, rejected attorney Hugh

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Cropper’s appeal to the commissioner’s decision, saying that enforcement action had not been taken and that it is the county commissioners that would take action, not the department of review and permitting.

Cropper took the next step on Nov. 19 by appealing to the Worcester County Circuit. The suit asks for declaratory judgement and other relief. If the circuit court overturns Tudor’s decision, the appeal will go to the Worcester County Board of Zoning Appeals for review. The declaratory judgement asks for the judge to stop the county from fining residents.

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The main argument for the declaratory judgement is that the county has waited too long to enforce the zoning law.

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Three-month cocaine case leads to four indictments (Dec. 6, 2019) A three-month investigation into a cocaine distribution ring resulted in the Nov. 19 indictment of three Berlin residents and a resident of Snow Hill, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office reported last week.

The investigation by the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team was aided by a raid on a Flower Street residence in Berlin that netted 147 grams of cocaine, a handgun, and packaging materials, law enforcement officials said.

In addition, a police traffic stop related to the investigation resulted in the apprehension of another suspect, according to a sheriff’s office statement.

Currently being held without bond in the Worcester County Jail is Charles Johnson, 31, of Berlin, who was indicted on seven counts: possession with intent to distribC. Johnson ute cocaine, possession of cocaine, manufacture of crack cocaine, possession of narcotic production equipment, illegal possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm during the course of a drug trafficking crime and illegal possession of ammunition.

Released after posting $5,000 bond was Dashon Drummond, 27, of Berlin, who faces charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession D. Drummond of cocaine.

Elizabeth Rosario, 25, of Berlin, who is being held without bond in the county jail, faces charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of cocaine E. Rosario and maintaining a common nuisance for the distribution of cocaine.

Snow Hill resident Joshua King, 24, is charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of cocaine.

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By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) The District Court for Worcester County found probable cause during a preliminary hearing on Wednesday for Jacob Dylan Forrester, 20, of Ocean City, who was accused of possessing marijuana with the intent to distribute — a felony in the state of Maryland.

The case will go to the Circuit Court for Worcester County in Snow Hill.

Under questioning by Assistant State’s Attorney Michael Farlow, Ocean City Police Cpl. Joseph Lotito, who arrested Forrester the night of Oct. 29, testified that he had seen a mason jar filled marijuana and a marijuana grinder through an open window at the defendant’s residence After obtaining a search and seizure warrant, Lotito continued, he and other officers discovered that one of three bedrooms had been converted into a marijuana cultivation room.

He said there were large marijuana plants, approximately three to four feet tall, wires hung across the

room to dry the plants, trash bags filled with marijuana and plant clippings all over the floor.

The defendant’s attorney, Paul AbuZaid, asked Lotito J. Forrester whether the plants were tested for THC concentrations, to which Lotito responded they were not.

Federal legislation passed last year, known as the 2018 Farm Bill, allows the possession and sale of hemp-derived CBD (cannabidiol) products with THC levels under 0.3 percent.

Any hemp plant with more than 0.3 percent THC is legally considered to be marijuana.

Presumably, Abu-Zaid was making the argument that because Lotito had not done the test, he could not have determined whether the hemp plants were actually marijuana.

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Fulgencio Batista from sergeant to colonel

By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) This week, 80 years ago, Fulgencio Batista y Zaldivar was nominated for president of his native Cuba. His opponent would be Dr. Ramón Grau San Martín, a physician from the western province of Pinar del Río.

For those Americans who recognize, and remember, the name Batista, the memory is probably of a corrupt dictator fleeing his country on New Year’s Eve, 1958, before a revolutionary army led by an attorney named Fidel Castro.

But, of course, there is more to the story.

The future president was born on Jan. 16, 1901, in the town of Banes in, what was then, Oriente, and is now Holguín, Province of Cuba. His family was mestizo peasants.

When he was eight, Batista followed his father into the backbreaking work of cutting sugar cane. At the age of 20, he enlisted in the army. In between, Batista held many other jobs, including a stint as a brakeman with the Consolidated Railway. Upon enlistment, he was assigned to the First Battalion of the Fourth Company of Infantry at Camp Columbia, near the nation’s capital of La Habana. After two years, he began studying typing and stenography.

On July 10, 1926, he was married to Eliza Godínez. Although this marriage did not last, the couple had three children, Mirtha, Eliza, and Rubên (who was educated at Princeton University).

Batista later married Marta Fernández.

They had four sons, Jorge, Carlos Manuel, Roberto Francisco (born in Daytona Beach, Florida), and Fulgencio José.

By 1928, Batista had been promoted to corporal and within three years, to full sergeant and was attached to the army’s general headquarters at Camp Columbia. He was also teaching and tutoring part time.

On Friday, Aug. 11, 1933, a group of Cuban Army officers demanded that the country’s president, Gerardo Machado, resign within 24 hours. The next day he complied — and left Cuba forever. Simultaneously, Machado’s entire cabinet, except for Gen. Alberto Herrera, resigned, leaving the general provisional president.

The general appointed Dr. Carlos Manueal de Céspedes y Queseda as secretary of state, then the general resigned, leaving Céspedes as the provisional president. The new president was sworn in on Aug. 13, 1933.

Some of the noncommissioned officers formed an organization called

“Junto de los Ocho” to advocate better conditions and opportunities for advancement. It had its first meeting on Aug. 26, 1933, at Camp Columbia. Sgt. Batista was its secretary. On Sept. 4, 1933, the sergeants took control of the army and ousted the officers and allied themselves with the students who were led by university professor Dr. San Martín. The next day, they demanded, and received, Céspedes’ resignation.

Three days later, Sgt. Batista was promoted to colonel and appointed chief-of-staff of the Cuban Army. That same day, about 500 (former) officers of the Cuban Army occupied the Hotel Nacional de Cuba, which had been built, and was owned, by American mafiosos Meyer Lansky and Santo Trafficante.

Col. Batista ordered the hotel surrounded. Living in the hotel at the time was the American ambassador, Sumner Welles and Gen. Julio Sanguily Echarte, the prior chief-of-staff, whom Batista had replaced and whom the officers supported as the legitimate holder of that position. Gen. Sanguily was recovering from surgery for a hemorrhaging ulcer.

The siege of the Hotel Nacional ended after an 11-hour gun battle, when the officers finally surrendered, on Oct. 2, 1933. Thirty soldiers and two officers

were killed during the battle, with several officers killed after surrendering.

In the meantime, on Sept. 10, 1933, Col. Batista’s new ally, Dr. San Martín was sworn in as Cuba’s provisional president. He resigned his office on Jan. 15, 1934, and was followed by Carlos Mendieta y Montefur, who was born in Spain. He resigned on Dec. 11, 1935.

During his tenure, the size of the Cuban armed forces rose from 8,000 to 15,500, while its appropriation had risen from 15 percent to 22 percent of the national budget. Also, during his term, women gained the right to vote.

Mendieta was succeeded by diplomat and lawyer José Agripino Barnet y Vinageras as provisional president.

On Jan. 10, 1936, Cubans elected Miguel Mariano Gómez y Aria as president. This was the first contested presidential election in 112 years. Gómez was the son of the second president of Cuba and had himself twice been mayor of La Habana.

With the military’s increased budget, Col. Batista built new barracks and hospitals for the army. He also established schools, run by the army, in rural areas. When they opened in, September 1936, 35,000 elementary school children and 20,000 adults were in atContinued to Page 22

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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 21 tendance. Classes were taught by 750 sergeants.

The cost of these schools was more than Col. Batista had anticipated. When the Cuban Congress enacted a sugar tax bill to provide additional funds for the program, President Gómez vetoed it on Dec. 21, 1936.

That same day, the lower house of the Cuban Congress voted to impeach the president. The next day, the Senate overrode his veto and on Dec. 24, 1936, convicted him and removed him from office. Vice-President Federico Laredo Brú then took the oath of office.

Col. Batista was invited to attend the twentieth anniversary Armistice Day ceremony in Washington by his American counterpart, Gen. Malin B. Craig, the U.S. Army’s chief-of-staff. He left La Habana on Oct. 29 on a Pan American Airways Clipper for Miami, where he boarded a special railway car for the journey to Washington.

While there, he met with President Roosevelt and viewed the Armistice Parade. He returned to La Habana on Nov. 25, 1938, to a four-hour parade held in his honor.

On December 6, 1939, Col Batista resigned his commission. Five days later, he was nominated for president, and elected on July 14, 1940, defeating Dr. San Martín 805,125 to 583,526. Col. Batista was inaugurated on Oct. 10, 1940, as Cuba’s seventh constitutionally elected president. He was the first, and to date the only, nonwhite elected to that office. In that same election, the Communist Party elected 10 congressmen and the mayor of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba’s second largest city.

In the month before the inauguration, the government prohibited broadcasts of ships’ movements in Cuban waters, and dissolved the Partido Nazista Cubano. In January 1941, President Batista ordered the suppression of all Axis propaganda, including flags, insignia, plays, movies, and radio programs. On Nov. 7, 1941, the United States agreed to provide $7,500,000 worth of military equipment to Cuba.

The Cuban Congress declared a state of emergency on Dec. 2, 1941, and granted President Batista special powers.

Naval and air forces of the Japanese Empire attacked American naval and military installations at Pearl Harbor on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941. The next day, President Roosevelt requested, and received, a declaration of war against Japan from the United States Congress.

The Cuban Congress declared war against Japan the following day. After Germany and Italy declared war on the United States, Cuba also declared war on them. In January 1942, all Axis nationals in Cuba were interred.

The United States built several new air bases on the island, constructed harbor defenses, sent rifles and other supplies to the Cuban army and patrol boats to the Cuban navy. One of these patrol boats eventually sank a German U-boat. It was the smallest vessel to sink a German submarine. Four Cuban mer-

chant ships were sunk by U-boats.

Thousands of Cubans volunteered, and served, in the Armed Forces of the United States.

On September 1, 1942, a German spy — August Luning — was captured.

He had been using a secret radio to alert the U-boats to ship movements in Cuban waters. He was tried, and on Sept. 19, 1942, convicted by the Urgency Court of La Habana and sentenced to death.

The Cuban Supreme Court affirmed the conviction and sentence on October 30, 1942. President Batista signed the death warrant on Nov. 8, 1942, and two days later, Luning was executed. He was the only Axis spy to be executed by a Latin American country.

On Oct. 16, 1942, Cuba recognized the U.S.S.R. The following month, President Batista traveled to Washington to confer with President Roosevelt.

In early 1944, El Presidente announced that he would honor the Cuban Constitution, which prohibited presidents from succeeding themselves, and would not seek reelection. On June 1, 1944, Dr. San Martín was elected to succeed him and was inaugurated on October 10, 1944. Following the inauguration of President San Martín, Batista (by now a general) retired to his homes in Daytona, Florida, and New York City. Even in retirement, he was elected to the Cuban Senate in 1948, in absentia. In November 1948, Batista returned to his homeland to run for president. However, determining that he could not win, on March 10, 1952, the general staged another “barracks-revolt,” and regained the presidency. His government was recognized by the United States on March 27, 1952.

On Feb. 1, 1953, his youngest son, Fulgencio José was born in the Presidential Palace. In the fall of 1954, General Batista was again elected in an uncontested election after his opponent, Dr. San Martin, withdrew his candidacy. He was inaugurated on February 24, 1955.

After the defeat of government troops, in the Battle of Santa Clara, on Dec. 28, 1958, by rebel forces led by Dr. Ernesto “Ché” Guevara, on New Year’s Eve, 1958, President/General Batista and his family boarded a plane, headed for permanent retirement, with, at least, $300,000,000. He flew first to the Dominican Republic. Later, the General moved to Estoril, near Lisbon, in Portugal. On August 6, 1973, General Batista died of a heart attack, in Málaga, on Spain’s Costa del Sol. It is estimated that more than 20,000 Cuban citizens died at the hands of his secret police.

NEXT WEEK: SINKING OF THE ADMIRAL GRAF SPEE Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.

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The Coastal Association of Realtors (Coastal) installed its 2019-2020 Board of Directors during a recent ceremony at The Embers Restaurant in Ocean City. Pictured, in back, from left, are Steve Parsons, Austin Whitehead, Joe Wilson, Grant Fritschle, Brandon Johnson and Jackson St. Jean, and in front, Joni Williamson, Bernie Flax, Brigit Taylor, Cameron Drew and Grace Masten.

Realtors introduce board members (Dec. 6, 2019) The Coastal Association of Realtors (Coastal) installed its 2019-2020 Board of Directors at a recent ceremony at The Embers Restaurant in Ocean City.

Joe Wilson, a Realtor and broker of Coastal Life Realty Group in Ocean City, was installed as president of the association’s board.

“I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues to find new ways that our members can serve their clients and their communities,” Wilson said. “As we enter a new decade, we embrace the changing landscape of our industry while continuing to uphold the Realtor brand as being the most trusted and accurate local real estate professionals.”

Wilson, along with the rest of the

board, was installed by Maryland Realtors President John Harrison.

The following members were also installed during the ceremony: President-Elect Joni Williamson, ERA Martin Associates, Salisbury Vice President Grace Masten, Sea Grace at North Beach Realtors, Ocean City Secretary/Treasurer Brigit Taylor, Keller Williams Realty, Bethany Beach, Delaware Immediate Past President Bernie Flax, EXIT Realty At The Beach, Ocean Pines Director Cameron Drew, Hileman Real Estate, Berlin Director Grant Fritschle, Condominium Realty, Ocean City Director Brandon Johnson, ERA

Martin Associates, Salisbury Director Steve Parsons, Coldwell Banker Residential, Salisbury Director Jackson St. Jean, Hileman Real Estate, Berlin Director Austin Whitehead, Whitehead Real Estate Executives, Salisbury “We have a great group of professionals to lead us into 2020,” said Page Browning, executive vice president of Coastal Association of Realtors.

For more information about Coastal Association of Realtors, call 410-641-4409 or visit www.coastalrealtors.org.

The Coastal Association of Realtors represents over 1,000 real estate professionals in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties.

AGH cancer center receives award (Dec. 6, 2019) Atlantic General Hospital has announced that its John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center has been named a 2019 Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey.

The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing health care organizations that have achieved the 95th percentile or above of performance in patient satisfaction.

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Presented annually, the award honors clients who consistently sustained performance in the top 5 percent of all Press Ganey clients for each reporting period during the course of one year.

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By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) Landlords have an important decision to make when selecting a tenant to rent their investment property yearround.

Property owners have traditionally interviewed prospective tenants in person and asked for references, which relies on going off a “gut-feeling” and talking to people you don’t necessarily know.

But there are online tools that can assist landlords in performing a rental background check.

This additional screening tool allows landlords to see various aspects of a prospective tenant’s past behavior as well as get an idea of their likelihood to make timely payments.

These tenant screening services are used by landlords and property managers and are a critical step in protecting your rental property.

These online companies help landlords conduct credit checks, review the tenant’s credit, criminal, and eviction history, and obtain an estimate of their income. Many landlords even pass this cost onto the prospective tenants.

Three of the top tenant-screening sites that landlords can use are: • SmartMove by TransUnion at www.mysmartmove.com; services start at $25 and can be paid by either the landlord or tenant • RentSpree at www.rentspree. com; service prices were not disclosed and are paid for by the tenant and include online rental application, full credit report, credit score, criminal background check and 50-state eviction report • RentPrep at www.rentprep. com; service packages start at $18.99 and range from full credit report with score, social security number verification and address history, nationwide eviction report, judgements and liens, bankruptcies and nationwide criminal and sex offender search Other top sites include: See SITES Page 24

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Page 25 Special letters by Santa Claus bring holiday cheer, fun

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive in an i.g. Burton Jeep, waving to children during the 36th annual Ocean City Christmas parade from Old Landing Road to 120th Street, last year.

Christmas parade in OC, Saturday

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) More than 80 units will participate in the 37th annual Ocean City Christmas parade, this Saturday starting at 11 a.m.

The parade will start on Old Landing Road near 100th Street and continue north to 120th Street where units featuring high school bands, horses, antique cars, local businesses, floats, car clubs and service vehicles, including police and fire department and the Coast Guard, are slated to participate.

Coastal Highway between Old Landing Road and 120th Street, southbound, will be closed from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the parade.

“There’s definitely good growth this year on the event, which means the event will be a little bit longer duration, but it also means that people will have a larger variety of items to enjoy as spectators,” Frank Miller, special events director for the Town of Ocean City, said. “ Originally created and run by the Gold Coast Mall Merchants Association, on 115th Street, for over 30 years, the Town of Ocean City has been coordinating the annual Christ-

mas parade for the last five years.

Three professional judges from the National Judges Association will be reviewing parade participants in the following categories: top school bands, marching units, floats and motorized vehicles or groups.

“It’s a great kickoff for the holiday season and the whole community comes out,” Special Events Coordinator Brenda Moore said. “It’s a lot of fun.”

More than 8,000 people were estimated to have watched the parade last year, which was attributed to nice weather, Moore said.

The parade will feature three local high school bands—Snow Hill, Pocomoke and Stephen Decatur.

Many local businesses and nonprofits will join Trimper’s Rides and Harrison Group’s commercial floats, which have participated since the parade’s inception, including the Carousel, i.g. Burton, and the OC Stars from Ocean City Elementary.

Trophies will be awarded at the Carousel Hotel on 118th Street following the parade for first, second and third place in each category.

In addition, two special trophies will be presented. The Coca-Cola

Award will go to the parade entry who displays the most energy and fun. The Carousel Group will present an award to the best Ocean City vacation-themed unit.

“There are lots of new entries this year,” Moore said. “That’s probably the most exciting thing for us is [that] it’s building. People want to be in this parade. It’s exciting to see the energy coming in. We won’t know until the day of the parade the creativity they’ll bring, but it’s looking like a lot more floats.”

Coco-Cola, Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condominiums, Gold Coast Merchants Association, Dunkin Donuts and Food Lion are sponsoring the event this year.

“This is the epitome, for the town, in terms of family friendly fun,” Miller said.

ABC 47 television anchor Brooke Butler and Steve Webster, the vice president of flight operations for the Ocean City Air Show, will share the master of ceremony duties and provide a play-by-play of the parade for spectators.

The event will last approximately two hours and seating will be located See COASTAL Page 26

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) Children can receive a special letter from the North Pole this holiday season by dropping their wish lists, with a legible return address, for Santa in the antique mailbox located in the Ocean City post office on 71st Street.

Pam Hammond, a longtime clerk at the post office who recently retired after 29 years working there and seven Christmas seasons responding to letters as Santa Claus, has passed on the baton to Lauren Colb.

“I’m excited, and a little nervous because I’ve never done it before. They’re still filling me in on what I need to do,” Colb said.

Last year, around 80 letters were sent out by Hammond.

With Christmas just over two weeks away, approximately 10 letters have been collected, Colb said.

“I think it’s important to write to Santa … because some kids don’t know how to send a letter, so that will be important that they know how to send a letter and they actually do get a reply, which is just as exciting as sending the letter,” Colb said. “It helps them learn how to write a letter, how to address an envelope and it brings back basic principles too.

“It’s a learning curve too, because some kids don’t know how to fill out letters when they come in,” she continued. “[Some people] don’t know where to put the addresses on the envelopes.”

Figuring out the ages of children was important to Hammond, who credited being a grandma for helping her with the project.

Hammond received letters from at least a dozen children who have written Santa the past couple years. She always kept previous letters in order to mention what they wrote about or asked for in the past.

Colb wants to continue running the Santa project the way Hammond did.

“I want to follow in Pam’s footsteps,” she said. “When I was a kid, I was so excited about getting a letter back from Santa, so I just want to return the gesture to the kids.”

If a child drew a picture or their handwriting improves, Hammond would highlight these points. Santa’s letters are written on special paper and are signed with a red marker. In addition, the reply letters are given the same holiday rubber stamp on the See LETTERS Page 26

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Continued from Page 25 in the Food Lion parking lot on 118th Street for spectators along with the judges’ stand.

Hundreds of people participate in the parade annually and thousands of spectators are expected to line up along Coastal Highway to watch the procession, Miller said.

Santa, one of his elves and Mrs. Claus will conclude the parade in a sleigh sponsored by Jolly Roger Amusements. Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves can also be seen at the Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park on 125th Street, until Christmas Eve. After the parade, festivities will continue at the Carousel Hotel with half-price ice skating, complementary refreshments including coffee, apple cider and hot chocolate, special discounts for ice skating, a deejay playing holiday music, discounted food items and free photos with Santa and

Mrs. Claus.

Traffic patterns will change beginning around 8 a.m. on Saturday.

Spectators will not be permitted to watch the parade from the median area of Coastal Highway.

“This parade for many years shuts down the southbound side of Coastal Highway,” Miller said. “We still allow southbound traffic, but it’s condensed all over to the eastern lanes of Coastal Highway which means if you’re traveling through Ocean City just expect it may take a little longer to get from north to south and south to north. You’ll have to plan for extra time.”

Due to the high volume of pedestrian traffic, everyone is reminded to use crosswalks and cross with the traffic signal.

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Lauren Colb, a clerk at the United States Postal Service office on 71st Street in Ocean City, will be handling letters from Santa this year. The letters must have return addresses and be stamped before dropping off.

Letters to Santa deadline one week before Christmas Continued from Page 25 back of each envelope, which Hammond received from a child a few years ago.

The Dunes Manor Hotel on 28th Street has been providing children with special paper and collecting Santa wish lists for the post office once again this year.

Ocean City Postmaster Dan Woods said the tradition has been held by the postal service for more than 100 years.

“There’s an Operation Santa that [the United States Postal Service] started in 1915, so they’ve been doing that ... but letters for Santa goes back all the way to the 1800s,” Woods said.

Woods recommends letters be sent no later than one week before Christmas in order to receive a letter in time for the holiday, though priority mail

can be sent in as late as Friday, Dec. 20. Letters written by area residents can expect a letter back within one or two days.

Santa letters should be placed in the special mailbox inside the 71st Street post office. Letters for Santa dropped in the blue mailboxes around town may not make it to the post office in Ocean City, and must have a return address for a response. The 100-year-old antique mailbox was once on the street and is now decoratively painted for North Pole-bound requests.

Letters should have return addresses and stamps in order to receive a letter back from Santa, Woods said.

“The letters allow people to still believe and it helps the holidays be more enjoyable ... it brings that Christmas spirit,” Woods said.

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By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) The Ocean City Police Department, Worcester G.O.L.D. and Toys for Tots will once again be assisting local families in need as well as troops overseas this holiday season by collecting toys, food, clothing, personal care items and monetary donations throughout the area.

Ocean City Police Dept.: The Ocean City Police Department is collecting new, unwrapped toys for its annual Holiday Toy Drive. All toy donations will benefit Worcester County G.O.L.D., a local nonprofit organization which provides financial aid to families in crisis, vulnerable adults and children in foster care in Worcester County.

This is the fourth year that the Ocean City Police Department Holiday Toy Drive has benefited Worcester County G.O.L.D. “Worcester G.O.L.D. is a great local nonprofit that helps our local residents ranging from families in crisis to vulnerable adults and children in foster care, so we’re able to cover a wide variety of individuals in our community,” Ocean City Police Department Deputy Communications Manager Ashley Miller said. “Our lobby is open 24/7 so you can just drop them off right underneath the tree or talk to the front desk personnel.”

All toys will be provided to Worcester County G.O.L.D. as part of its “Helping Hands for the Holidays” pro-

gram. In 2018, this program ensured that 724 Worcester County children had toys to open during the holiday season.

“It’s a nice gesture to help out in the community,” Miller said. “Just to have that opportunity to give presents to other kids in our community is a great thing.”

New, unwrapped toys may be dropped off at the Public Safety Building on 65th Street. The deadline for all toy donations is Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Worcester G.O.L.D. requests that all toys be valued at $40 or less, and do not include jewelry, electronics, video games or toy weapons of any kind.

All monetary donations and contributions should be directed to Worcester County G.O.L.D. and mailed to 299 Commerce Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.

Holiday event organizers wishing to partner with the Ocean City Police Department Holiday Toy Drive are asked to call 410-723-6610.

Worcester County G.O.L.D.: Worcester County G.O.L.D. is seeking sponsors for its annual “Helping Hands for the Holidays” initiative.

The program served more than 792 needy residents in Worcester County last holiday season.

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Toys, food and other items sought Continued from Page 27 lists for Christmas.

“We do this to help our neighbors who are in need of assistance to have a brighter holiday,” Worcester G.O.L.D. Executive Director Sandy Sipes said.

“Many of the individuals, especially in Worcester County, have economic difficulties and they just need a helping hand to help provide for their children.

“Maybe all of the other children are getting gifts or toys, and we don’t want those other children left out just because their families are facing difficult times,” she continued.

Each sponsor is matched with a child or family before Worcester G.O.L.D. gives them information on what the children are hoping to receive for Christmas, or the needs of an elderly resident.

The families in need are referred to Worcester County G.O.L.D. by a local agency such as the health department or social services before they fill out a form, which provides gift ideas and clothing sizes for their sponsors.

Monetary or gift card donations are needed to provide for people not matched directly with a supporter. Donations can be made through PayPal at worcestergold.org or checks can be sent directly to Worcester County G.O.L.D., P.O. Box 39, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.

“Eleven percent of Worcester County citizens live in below poverty conditions,” Sipes said. “The thing is, that could be anyone. That could be me tomorrow. So many people live paycheck to paycheck, and if they get sick or something happens, it can put them into quite a financial difficulty and it’s no fault of their own.”

Anyone interested in sponsoring a child or senior can call G.O.L.D. at 410677-6830 or sign up using the electronic form on worcestergold.org.

Worcester G.O.L.D. is a nonprofit that has provided financial aid to families in crisis, vulnerable adults and children in foster care since 1996.

Sipes encourages community members to share information and posts about the nonprofit on Facebook by searching “Worcester GOLD.” There are also sponsorship forms on the organization’s Facebook page.

Toys for Tots: Last year, the U.S Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program distributed 8,494 toys to 4,248 children locally.

Toys are delivered to children in Ocean City, Berlin, Ocean Pines, Bethany Beach, Dagsboro, Frankford, Selbyville, Dewey Beach and a number of other surrounding towns.

“We just really appreciate the generosity of the community,” Local Toys for Tots Coordinator John Lowery said.

“The league is all volunteers, so it’s just an amazing effort that people continually support us.”

The first Toys for Tots program was

conducted in Los Angeles in 1947 and this year more than 700 campaigns will take place throughout the United States.

“A shiny new toy sends a message to a needy child that someone cares. That he or she hasn’t been forgotten, that the magic of Christmas hasn’t passed him or her by,” Lowery said.

Several Toys for Tots boxes are set up all over the county, including banks,

restaurants and local businesses.

“You can help the Marines this year by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy at a local drop-off location,” Lowery said. “Just look for a Toys for Tots poster in the window of your local businesses.”

The deadline to donate toys is Friday, Dec. 20. For a list of drop-off locations visit www.toysfortots.org.

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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Sometimes the most exciting things happen when you allow them to develop organically, Aquarius. Let things unfold without too much oversight in the days ahead.

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Kiel June, left, and David Casteel represent Pickles Pub on Eighth Street, who won first place during the Hots 4 Tots Chili Cookoff at the Greene Turtle in West Ocean City last year.

Hots 4 Tots competition to benefit Worcester G.O.L.D

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) Local restaurants will showcase their chili during the 22nd annual Hots 4 Tots Chili Cookoff at the Greene Turtle in West Ocean City, Sunday, Dec. 8.

The Cookoff raises funds and collects toys for Worcester County G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity), a local nonprofit helping children, adults and families in need during the holiday season.

“Originally, it was started by the parrot heads, the Parrothead Club of Ocean City, which is unfortunately no longer in existence, but it’s something that they started years ago to help benefit Worcester County G.O.L.D. and get toys for needy families in Worcester County,” said Chili Cookoff Organizer Joel Feldman of the Horizon Group Team at Keller Williams Realty.

For 19 years, the Parrothead Club of Ocean City sponsored the Chili Cookoff and when the group disbanded, Feldman and his team offered to take over the event.

“Once the Parrothead Club went away, we didn’t want to see it stop,” Feldman said. “We’ve all kind of pitched in and everybody’s continued to keep it going.”

Several restaurants will provide samples of their chili, ranging from spicy, hot and mild in the attendeejudged competition.

Attendees will vote for their favorite recipe to determine which restaurant will take home the top prize. First place will receive $250, second place and best in show will each take home $100, and $50 will be given to the third-place finisher.

There will also be a best in show award, which has nothing to do with

chili and everything to do with how the restaurants involved decorate their stations, Feldman said.

“We don’t want people to show up with a black tablecloth and say, ‘Here’s our chili,’” he said. “We want them to get into it, especially during the holidays.”

Music will be provided by DJ BK, and drink specials will also be available.

Last year, about 200 people attended the event and donated enough toys to fill two SUVs for Worcester County G.O.L.D. About $3,000 was raised for the organization as well.

“The toys came in and there’s just so many of them that it’s just hard to accurately count how many we had, but it was a pretty big amount,” Feldman said.

Last year, Pickles Pub on Eighth Street won first place. Cork Bar on Wicomico Street placed second, Ocean 13 on 13th Street and the Boardwalk took third and Tequila West in West Ocean City earned the best in show award.

The event is sponsored by the Horizon Group Team at Keller Williams and Shore Grounds Maintenance.

Greene Turtle West, is one of the key components of the competition, Feldman said.

“Just the fact that the Greene Turtle basically closes down their whole operation … they take all the tables out, they take all the booths out … there is food available, however, they close down for the event,” Feldman said. “They really do give up a lot for us to be able to hold the function there because it’s a lot of work for them as well. So we just want to make See ATTENDEES Page 31

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Having drinks with friends at Longboard Café on 67th Street, Saturday, Nov. 30, from left, are Ocean City residents Joanne and Bryan Sherwood and Edward and Maggie Webb.

Enjoying some wine and other drinks at Longboard Café on 67th Street, Saturday, Nov. 30, from left, are Ocean City residents Beth Wilson and Brendan, Katie and John Willey.

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Celebrating a birthday at Longboard Café on 67th Street, Saturday, Nov. 30, from left, are Ocean City residents Annie Buxbaum and Pam Houck and Rita Laddbush, of Silverspring, Maryland.

Listening to live music at Bourbon Street on the Beach on 116th Street, Sunday, Dec. 1, from left, are Ocean City residents Kevin and Carolyn Standiford and Joyce Hartman.

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Bill and Melissa Mustin, of Ocean City, order drinks at the bar at Bourbon Street on the Beach on 116th Street, Sunday, Dec. 1.

Local performers Vincent Paez, left, and Phillip Triffy play at Bourbon Street on the Beach on 116th Street, Sunday, Dec. 1.

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Attendees to choose best chili Continued from Page 29 sure that people understand what they’re sacrificing as well.”

West Ocean City Greene Turtle, Pickles Pub, Cork Bar, Ocean 13, Tequila West, Shotti’s Point, Boxcar 40, Lazy River Saloon, Bourbon Street, Alley Oops, Ropewalk, 45th Street Taphouse, Lucky Anchor and Matt Ortt Companies are all slated to compete. Restaurants can still sign up for the competition until the end of the day Friday, Oct. 6.

“Any restaurant that wants to get in they can still get in,” Feldman said.

“It’s a good time. And honestly, it’s gotten fairly competitive these last

couple of years.”

The cost of admission is $10 or a new, unwrapped children’s toy.

Worcester G.O.L.D. asks that donations not include toy weapons, jewelry or singular gifts exceeding $40 in value.

The Chili Cookoff will take place from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the West Ocean City Greene Turtle on Route 611. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m.

Restaurant representatives can sign up to participate in the Chili Cookoff by contacting Feldman at Joel@HorizonGroupRealEstate.com or call 410-365-7344.

Annual Holiday Artisan Fair offers glass, pottery, jewelry

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) Artisan crafted gifts will be available for purchase during the fifth annual Holiday Artisan Fair, hosted by the Art League of Ocean City at the Center for the Arts on 94th Street, tonight from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Attendees can browse through a variety of handmade items including jewelry, glass, ceramics, pottery and other works of art.

“The idea is to include as many different types of mediums – fiber, jewelry, glass, pottery and some unusual wood,” Art League of Ocean City Executive Director Rina Thaler said.

“These are gifts for the holiday that are handmade, original artwork.”

Around 15 artists will be on site on Friday and Saturday selling their wares.

“It’s more for 3-D artists to share their work as we have a lot of opportunities for 2-D artists to show hanging on the walls,” event organizer Brianna Star Hallstrom said. “We have glass and pottery, textiles, jewelry just in time for the holidays for people to purchase gifts for their loved ones or just have a unique piece of art.”

The event will coincide with both First Friday, an event where the Art League displays new artwork at the beginning of the month, and the Ocean City Christmas parade.

“I think that people should come every month for First Friday because there’s always new artwork and something going on at the Art League and this is just another thing that’s happening here,” Star Hallstrom said. “It’s something that’s going on during the offseason and people are currently shopping this time of year whether it’s 3-D or a piece of artwork on the walls.”

Children’s activities will be available on Saturday. Young artists can paint heart ornaments and do other

crafts. Coffee, hot chocolate and baked goods will be available for sale as well.

Local authors will also be set up inside the Center for the Arts for book signings, including Aida Waserstein, Diana Mezaros, Frank Hopkins, Bunk Mann (who will be available Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Cary Kamarat, Fred Sponseller, Barbara Lockhart and Ron Carder.

“Each year we’ve added another element, and it’s nice with the parade going on outside,” Thaler said.

“There’s a lot of people who come who start their shopping on Thanksgiving weekend and it’s nice to remember to get something that’s authentic and handmade instead of plastic and commercial and this is a good place to find a lot in one spot.”

The event is free to attend on both days. Members of the Art League will receive a 10 percent discount off their purchases.

For more information about the Holiday Artisan Fair, call the Center for the Arts at 410-524-9433.

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Glass, wool, textile, ceramic and jewelry like this set designed by local artist Jean Frank is for sale during the Holiday Artisan Fair held at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street tonight and Saturday.

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By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) Jingle Bell 5K participants have the opportunity to run through the Winterfest of Lights display, this Sunday at Northside Park on 125th Street, from 5-6:30 p.m.

The annual event, presented by OC Tri-Running, has gained popularity each year.

“It’s a fun atmosphere for getting ready for the holidays – running under the lights and seeing family and friends running together, the kids laughing and smiling and then riding the tram underneath the lights after they run through it,” Chris Klebe, event organizer, said. “It’s something the town doesn’t allow very often … not many people get to walk under the lights at nighttime.”

Participants will run or walk through the Christmas lights display twice. OC Tri-Running will be handing out hot chocolate, cookies and a long-sleeve T-shirt to participants at the end of the race. All runners will receive a free ride on the Winterfest Express.

“They start right outside the gates of the Winterfest of Lights, then to the park through the lights. They do one big loop through, and then they go out of the park and go behind the Montego Bay Shopping Center,” Klebe said. “It’s a quarter mile there and a quarter mile back for another loop around the Winterfest of Lights and then to the finish.”

The cost is $32 for adults and $25 for participants ages 12 and under in advance. The day of the event, the cost will be $40 for adults. Registration and packet pickup will be at Abbey Burger Bistro on 126th Street from 3:45-4:40 p.m.

Last year, 235 participants completed the race, Klebe said.

During the post-race party at Abbey Burger Bistro, the first-place male and female finishers in seven age categories will be presented awards.

Organizers encourage participants to bring a donation for the Toys for Tots Program. Toy donations can be purchased at the Winterfest Pavilion.

“It is more about having a good time than it is about racing,” Klebe said. “The Town of Ocean City does such a wonderful job setting up those big lights starting way back in the early fall. It’s a lot of hard work doing what they do.”

For more information or to register for the event, visit www.octrirunning.com.

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Roasted beet hummus served with pita chips

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) What do you think is the most popular appetizer?

This may be a difficult question to answer, but hummus would certainly be a good guess.

The popular chickpea dip is always a crowd pleaser. Plain, spicy black bean, and roasted red pepper are just a few of the tasty teasers.

Homemade hummus gives one the opportunity to personalize the creamy starter to coincide with a particular menu. It also allows one to present more interesting choices which ultimately makes for a more memorable occasion.

If you have never made homemade hummus, you will be surprised how easy it is to prepare.

Following are a few tips to facilitate the making of fabulous hummus and understand the science behind this Middle Eastern dish.

There is a misconception that brining is just for meats; dried beans will also benefit from this process.

Dried beans that have not been brined have a tendency to lose their skins when subjected to heat for a significant period of time. This is not very attractive and affects the texture of the overall dish.

In addition, dried beans that have not been brined have a tendency to cook unevenly and take longer to achieve the desired stage of tenderness.

According to Cook’s Illustrated, “as the beans soak, the sodium ions replace some of the calcium and magnesium ions in the skins. Because sodium ions are more weakly charged than calcium and magnesium ions, they allow more water to penetrate into the skins leading to a softer texture.”

The brining formula for dried beans is 3 tablespoons of table salt to 4 quarts of cold water for every pound of dried beans.

While we are on the subject of chemistry, add a touch of baking soda to your brining and cooking formulas.

The baking soda will raise the pH of the water which will help the cells in the outermost part of the bean to soften. Who would have thought such intricacies could make such a difference in the world of dried beans.

Hummus perfectionists insist on peeling the skins after the chickpeas have been cooked. This is a tedious and time-consuming step that most See WALKER Page 35

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Walker: homemade hummus easy to prepare Continued from Page 33 cooks simply do not have the time or patience for.

Pulverizing unpeeled chickpeas before adding the wet ingredients will yield a smoother texture. For extrasmooth hummus, press it through a fine-mesh strainer.

Tahini is a condiment made from toasted ground hulled sesame. It is a key ingredient for hummus and can be found in your local grocery store in the international section. It is very pricy, but you do not need much when making hummus.

Tahini typically comes in a jar and has a tendency to separate. Therefore, it is imperative to mix the tahini paste and olive oil before using.

If you have an immersion blender, this is the time to use. It will break down the chickpeas much better than a food processor or standard blender.

The smoothness of the hummus is critical for a professional look.

Christmas parties are in full swing and roasted beet hummus with crispy pita chips is a festive, delicious dish to bring to the holiday festivities.

If you are in the mood to try something new, roasted beet hummus should be at the top of your list.

Enjoy!

Roasted Beet Hummus w/Crispy Pita Chips Crispy Pita Chips pita bread 2 tablespoons unsalted butter kosher salt to taste black sesame seeds as a garnish 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Cut pita bread into shapes of your choice.

3. Using a pastry brush, brush the pita bread with butter, then apply a light sprinkling of salt and sesame seeds.

4. Bake the pita bread until crispy, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.

Roasted Beet Hummus 3 tablespoons table salt 2 teaspoons baking soda 1-pound dried chickpeas 4 cups of water 6 cups of chicken stock 2 large beets, halved 1 tablespoon, plus ½ cup good quality extra-virgin olive oil 5 large garlic cloves, minced 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons tahini ¾ teaspoon roasted ground cumin 3/4 cup vegetable stock kosher salt to taste fresh herbs for a garnish 1. Dissolve 3 tablespoons of table salt and 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a large bowl, add cold water to cover the beans by 2 inches.

Cover and let sit at room temperature for 12 hours. Drain and rinse well.

2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

3. In the meantime, combine soaked chickpeas, remaining teaspoon of baking soda, water and chicken stock, and again cover by at least 2 inches.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until chickpeas are very tender, approximately an hour and 15 minutes.

4. While the beans are simmering, place the beets on a sheet of aluminum foil, rub exterior with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and wrap tightly in foil. Make sure the seam side is up.

Also, place a baking sheet underneath the beets, just in case the olive

oil or juices from the beets drip. Cook until the beets are fork tender, about one hour.

5. Remove the beets from the oven, place them on a cooling rack and let stand until they are cool enough to handle. Peel the beets and discard the skins.

6. Place the chickpeas in a medium bowl and puree with an immersion blender. Add the remaining olive oil, beets, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, stock and salt and again puree until very smooth.

7. Place hummus in a fine mesh strainer. Using the back of a large spoon, keep pressing the hummus back and forth against the strainer.

This will take some time but it is well worth the extra effort.

8. Pipe hummus in a serving bowl and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve with pita chips.

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HOLIDAY BAZAAR

FUNDRAISER

St. Mary’s Star of the Sea church on 17th Street in Ocean City held its Christmas Bazaar, Nov. 2223. Berlin residents and St. Mary’s churchgoers, from left, Roberta Ludwig, Maureen Jock and Denise King wore their most festive gear and took charge of the bazaar’s toyshop.

Paws and Claws raises money for the Worcester County Humane Society and Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation at the West Ocean City shop on Nov. 30. Pictured, from left, are employee Morgan Cullen, owners Joan and Jan Rooney and employee Amanda Abresch with dog, Boomer.

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OC MAGIC Bounce houses and other festivities including photos with Santa or the Grinch are available in Dead Freddies’ parking lot for the inaugural “Magic on 64th Street,” held every Saturday and Sunday in December until New Year’s Eve from 12-8 p.m. Admission is $1 per ticket or 12 for $10.

INDUCTED Norm Cathell, Ocean City Lions Club past president, inducts Joe Gahm into the club during a recent meeting.

HALLOWEEN Pre-Kindergarteners trick-or-treated throughout classrooms in Worcester Prep to celebrate Halloween. Pictured are Ben Evangelista, Hristina Gjoni, Emery Anthony, Rhett Geiger, Georgia Duffie, Isla Pippin, Hajra Iqbal, Sophie Nistazos, Gracie Hornung, Eric Thomas, Ethan Arnold, Dev Pillai, Kamden White, Carter Merryman, Margot Hidell and Pre-K teachers Jennifer Hoen and Erika Phillips.

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Capital Ringers perform in OP

Nick Reynolds, 5, left, and his older brother John, 6, of Ocean Pines, tell Santa what they want for Christmas during the Believe in Tomorrow Magic Christmas event at Seacrets on 49th Street, last year.

Seacrets, Dry Dock and Pit & Pub raising money for BIT

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) Two fundraisers for local children’s charity Believe in Tomorrow will be held tonight and Saturday at Pit & Pub and Dry Dock on 28th Street, and Seacrets on 49th Street, respectively.

There will be a competition between Steelers and Ravens fans during the second annual Game of the Week, held tonight, Dec. 6, at Dry Dock and Pit & Pub on 28th Street.

Fans of either restaurant or sport teams will be able to vote for their favorite bars from 6:30-10:30 p.m. The bar that raises the most money will be named the winner. The event is free to attend.

“There’s always that little bit of competition between Steelers and Ravens, so we thought we’d capitalize on it,” Believe in Tomorrow Respite House Coordinator Wayne Littleton said. “They were both very gracious … hopefully, it will be a good, friendly competition.”

Pit & Pub owner Steve Hoffman and Dry Dock owner Doug “Buxy” Buxbaum are looking forward to the competition, with both eyeing the prize.

“We’ll be the winner,” Buxbaum said. “In all honesty, the big winner is Believe in Tomorrow and that’s what we want. We’re encouraging all our friends and families to come out and help boost it. We want to win the bragging rights, but it all goes to a great cause. We are encouraging people to go back and forth across the street and hopefully they’ll come over to our side and stay on our side.”

“We’re better than Buxy’s,” Hoffman said laughing. “It’s more than just Ravens and Steelers [though] …

I think everyone will be out to support the Children’s House. I think the people around town go to a lot of Be-

lieve in Tomorrow events that follows what Wayne does and are aware of what he’s doing and that we support him.”

Buxbaum, who owns the Steelers bar, is looking forward to competing against Pit & Pub, the Ravens bar.

“This is an opportunity to do something for [Wayne] and get his prom king and queen kickoff going and have a nice competition to find out which side of the street does better,” he said. “The big picture is having fun and taking care of a great organization and hopefully some great Steelers fans will come out on top.”

According to Hoffman, Dry Dock might have the capacity advantage, but not the winning streak.

“Win or lose, it doesn’t matter which side actually wins because Believe in Tomorrow wins 100 percent,” he said. “But, it would be nice to just smile at them and wink and say, ‘Hey, gotcha again.’”

Each bar will contribute a portion of their cocktail sales to Believe in Tomorrow and there will be auction items displayed in both restaurants as well as mystery boxes for $10 each, raffles and members of the Believe in Tomorrow Prom Court will also be in attendance raising money for their campaigns.

Guests can purchase as many chips as they want to vote for their favorite bar. There will also be penalty chips available for purchase to take points away from the opposite bar.

Participants are also encouraged to wear their favorite Steelers or Ravens gear, Christmas attire, or even a combination of the two.

“I’m hoping this will become an annual tradition between the two places,” Littleton said. “Hopefully, people will just come out and have fun and celebrate the holidays.”

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) The Capital Ringers, an English handbell ensemble, will bring octaves of heavenly tones to the Community Church in Ocean Pines for a performance on Dec. 7 starting at 7 p.m.

Lewes, Delaware resident David Mangler, who joined the ensemble roughly a year ago, began playing music at age 5, eventually mastering a variety of brass and woodwind instruments during high school.

“Our claim to fame is that we own the largest set of handbells and handchimes on the peninsula,” he said.

The nonprofit ensemble was formed in 2004 by Linda Simms as a means to expose the public to the variety of handbells and handchimes.

“People that aren’t familiar with handchimes think of bells sort of tingling [and] you shake them back and forth,” he said.

Mangler said handbells are made of brass, which allows a wide range of tones to be produced.

“They are tuned with perfect tone for each note,” he said. “The music that we perform is complex.”

This year the Capital Ringers’ winter tour, “Ring Christmas Bells” includes traditional music such as “Winter Wonderland” and modern classics, such as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s “Wizard in Winter.”

“Comparatively, handbells in the

United States is a relatively new instrument,” he said.

Mangler different playing techniques also give the bells different tonal qualities.

“Bells not only ring but you can use percussion mallets on them and get different sounds out of them,” he said.

In fact, to lay a foundational beat, the Capital Ringers features a percussionist.

“We also have a percussionist who joins us who’s well known is his own right,” he said. “Ken Schleifer, who performs with jazz trio(s) 5th Avenue, And Second Time Around.

Mangler said the handbell choir tours in winter and spring.

“Our upcoming spring concert after the first of the year is going to be all rock music,” he said. “If anybody has ever wanted to hear … things like Bohemian Rhapsody done on handbells, you’re going to have an opportunity.”

Besides delighting audiences, one of the Capital Ringers principal missions is to educate the next generation about the instruments.

“One of our primary goals is to do educational outreach into school systems,” he said. “One of our fundraisers this year is to … purchase sets of hand chimes in order to put those … in the hands of students.”

For tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, check out www.capitalringers.org or call 302-745-0359.

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Attendees vote which bar wins competition Continued from Page 37 For more information, call Littleton at 410-723-2842.

The third annual Magic of Christmas event will be held at Seacrets on 49th Street this Saturday, Dec. 7, from 2-5 p.m. This free event will feature an ugly sweater contest, a chance to meet Santa and his elves, raffles and various children’s activities such as face painting for a small fee.

“The good thing is it’s after the Ocean City Christmas parade,” Littleton said. “Families don’t have to spend any money. They can come in and just do crafts.”

Around 100 children and their families participated in the activities last year.

Members of the Believe in Tomorrow Prom Court will have tables set up to raise money for the competi-

tion, which ends early February.

Pictures with Santa can also be taken for a small fee, but the event is mostly just a place for families to have free, quality time together.

Seashell City is donating sand dollars to make festive ornaments.

Seacrets will offer food and drinks throughout the event.

“Seacrets is a great host,” Littleton said. “They play Christmas movies on their big screens in Morley Hall … it’s all about the holidays. It’s just fun.”

The ugly sweater contest is a fan favorite, Littleton said.

“We have a gentleman who comes in who says it’s his most favorite event,” he said. “He decks out for the Christmas ugly sweater contest … he wins it every year.”

For more information, call 410723-2842.

Believe in Tomorrow will also hold a Santa breakfast at the Residence Inn by Marriott on 61st Street, Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Children and their parents can enjoy a hot breakfast buffet provided by the hotel and take photos with Santa. There will also be baked goods for sale, raffles and prizes for wearing the most festive pajamas.

Admission costs $12 in advance or $15 at the door for children ages 10 and older and $5 in advance or $8 at the door for children 4-9. Children under 3 eat for free.

For more information or to order tickets, call Littleton at 410-7232842.

Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation provides hospital and respite housing services to critically ill children and their families.

Since 1982, Believe in Tomorrow has provided over 900,000 individual overnight accommodations, from every state in the U.S. and more than 82 countries worldwide.

The Believe in Tomorrow facility on 66th Street has four condos that feature kid-friendly décor and paintings with at least two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a fully-stocked kitchen, living and dining room areas.

Families can also vacation at the Believe in Tomorrow House in Fenwick Island, Delaware, and House by the Bay on 28th Street in Ocean City.

By the end of 2020, a new respite facility is expected to be completed on 65th Street.

Learn more about Believe in Tomorrow at http://believeintomorrow.org or call Littleton at 410-723-2842.

Holiday Artisan Fair during First Fri. (Dec. 6, 2019) The Art League of Ocean City invites the public to a free opening reception and special holiday artisan fair on First Friday, Dec. 6 from 5-7 p.m. at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.

Five new art exhibitions will open, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served.

The holiday artisan fair, which continues on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., offers unique, handcrafted gifts made by local artists.

More than a dozen artisans will offer their work including glass, jewelry, textiles, baskets, ceramics, and mixed media.

Next Saturday’s artisan fair includes book signings with seven local authors from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bunk Mann will be signing copies of his new

book about Ocean City’s history, “Ghosts in the Sand,” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Original small works of art, no larger than 12x12, specially priced for gift giving, will be available in Studio E. The annual all-media Art League members’ juried show will open in the Thaler Gallery with cash prizes. The juror is Chris Harrington, chair of the Fine Arts Department at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Upstairs in the Galleria, the “Best of 2019” group show will feature artwork that has won awards in the Art Center’s 2019 shows.

The artwork of Bilbo of Ocean City will hang in the Spotlight Gallery in December. Bilbo, who attended Baltimore Junior College and the Mary-

land Institute of Art, is an ink painter, which is Zen art at its highest expression, a thoughtful use of empty space and brush strokes.

Multi-media artist Debbi DeanColley of Berlin is the artisan for the month of December. Mostly selftaught, Colley experiments with different media to create unique and creative objects of art.

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 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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Steve and Dawne Pappas honored

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) Tickets are still available for the ninth annual Hal Glick Distinguished Service Award dinner, which will be held in the Crystal Ballroom of the Clarion hotel on 101st Street on Sunday, Dec. 15.

Tickets will be available until Friday, Dec. 13 and cost $125 per person, $350 for a couple 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.

Ocean City residents Steve and Dawne Pappas will be recognized as the ninth annual recipients of the Hal Glick Distinguished Service Award.

Event co-chairs, Jeff Thaler and 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 couple as the 2019 recipients.

The Pappas’ have owned the Original 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 Madlyn 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 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.”

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

MSO performance in OC, Sun. (Dec. 6, 2019) The Mid-Atlantic Symphony, the Delmarva peninsula’s only professional orchestra, continues its 22nd season with programs dedicated to the holiday season.

The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Holiday Joy Concert on Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street.

While performing seasonal favorites that pay tribute to the great Pops Orchestras of America, the orchestra will feature international opera star, Kevin Short.

As a soloist, Short has performed with many of the country’s top orchestras and opera companies, including the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Washington Opera, Boston Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, and

National Symphony.

Short will be joined by rising stars and students from the University of Maryland’s Opera Studio, Ester Atkinson, mezzo soprano; Michael Butler, tenor; and Erica Ferguson, soprano.

The concert will feature something for everyone, from classical to jazz and popular music. Tickets cost $50.

Additional information is available online at midatlanticsymphony.org or by calling 888-846-8600.

The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council, the Talbot County Arts Council, the Worcester County Arts Council, Sussex County, Delaware, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Inc, Delmarva Public Radio, What’s Up Media and Coastal Style Magazine.

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 Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

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PHOTO COURTESY DAWNE PAPPAS

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.

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Calendar Fri., Dec. 6 FREE FAMILY HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Dunes Manor Hotel, 2800 Baltimore Ave. Featuring Christmas Bingo with prizes, 4-5 p.m. (all ages welcome); Santa Comes to Visit, 5-7 p.m. (featuring gifts and free photos with Santa and his elf); and Zippy’s Ugly Sweater Party, 7-9 p.m. (featuring drink specials). http://www.dunesmanor.com

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 ChristieHealy, 703-507-0708, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

CHICKEN AND FISH SANDWICH SALE St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., 11:00 AM. Cost is $5 for a fried chicken sandwich and $7 for a fried fish sandwich. Sponsored by church’s Men’s Ministry. 410-641-0270

LET’S WRAP IT UP! Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The library will have a variety of holiday papers for all your gifts that you can use for wrapping and decorating. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

OPENING RECEPTION AND HOLIDAY ARTISAN FAIR Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Five new art exhibitions will open and complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served. The annual allmedia Art League members’ juried show will open in the Thaler Gallery with cash prizes. There will also be a Best of 2019 group show. The holiday artisan fair offers unique, handcrafted gifts made by local artists. More than a dozen artisans will offer their work including glass, jewelry, textiles, baskets, ceramics, mixed media and more.

Admission is always free. 410-524-9433, http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org

9TH ANNUAL MAYOR’S OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS EVENING Downtown Pocomoke City, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Located in the mini park and municipal parking lot on Clarke Avenue across from City Hall. Featuring live entertainment, a Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m., free refreshments, bonfire and s’mores, Santa House, horse & carriage rides, children’s activities, Layton’s Chance wine tasting, Samaritan Shelter food drive, wreath silent auction and a chili cook-off. Registration forms: DowntownPocomoke.com. City Hall, 410-957-1333

2ND ANNUAL GAME OF THE WEEK There will be a competition between Steelers and Ravens fans at Pit & Pub and Dry Dock on 28th Street, 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM. Fans of either restaurant or sport teams will be able to vote for their favorite bars and teams. The bar that raises the most money will be named the winner. Each bar will

contribute a portion of their cocktail sales to Believe in Tomorrow and there will be auction items displayed at both restaurants as well as mystery boxes for $10 each, raffles and members of the Prom Court will also be on-site raising month for their campaigns.

Participants are encouraged to wear Steelers or Ravens gear, Christmas attire or a combination of both. Wayne Littleton, 410723-2842, http://believeintomorrow.org

Sat., Dec. 7 CHEER AND DANCE EXTREME Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway. The OC Open Championship will pull teams from more than 9 states to showcase their best under the lights. Ann Lehrmann, ann@cheeranddanceextreme.com, http://www.cheeranddanceextreme.com

FREE FAMILY HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Dunes Manor Hotel, 2800 Baltimore Ave. Featuring Holiday DIY Treats, 2-3 p.m. (featuring creation and design of tasty goodies); Holiday Arts & Crafts, 1-2 p.m. (featuring creation of Christmasthemed ornaments and gifts); Playtime with Mrs. Clause, 4-5:30 p.m. (featuring face painting, story time, crafts and balloon animals); and Santa Comes to Visit, 5-7 p.m. (featuring gifts and free photos with Santa and his elf). http://www.dunesmanor.com

TOURNAMENT Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club, 100 Clubhouse Drive, 9:00 AM. Golfer registration is open to the public at $85 per player at the door and includes breakfast, carts, reception, golfer’s gift and the chance to win contests and prizes. In addition, each golfer is asked to bring one unwrapped gift for an underprivileged child between the ages of 618 years. Team format is a four-person scramble. Registration and sponsorships: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore, Inc. at https://shorebiglittle.org/events/. Sponsored by Delmarva Shorebirds. golf4kids@shorebiglittle.org, 410-5432447,

FIRST SATURDAY WRITERS Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM. Novice and established writers gather to share their works. Structure includes critiques and appreciation, market leads and writing exercises. Drop-ins welcome. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

and more. There will also be a book signing with 7 local authors. Bunk Mann will be signing copies of Ghosts in the Sand, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is always free.

410-524-9433, http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org

37TH ANNUAL OC CHRISTMAS PARADE The parade starts at 11:00 AM on Old Landing Road and marches northbound in the southbound lanes of Coastal Highway to the judges’ stand at 120th Street. Featuring more than 60 units, including high school bands, horses, antique cars, holiday floats and more. There will be plenty of seating along the west side of the half-mile route, including the Food Lion parking lot and judging area. A post-parade reception will take place at the Carousel Hotel following the parade and will include half-priced ice skating, a DJ and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Complimentary winter refreshments will be available.

BERLIN ANNUAL HOLIDAY STUDIO TOUR

Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 11242 Racetrack Road, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The bazaar will showcase the arts and crafts of local artisans and small businesses in the community whose items will be available for sale. A Chinese raffle, baked goods and homemade food will be available for purchase with proceeds to benefit the Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health. Eat in or carry-out. Kay Windsor, 443-513-4124

Berlin Annual Holiday Studio Tour, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Berlin’s incredible artists and craftsmen are opening their studios for the public to see the places where the creative process occurs. Meet the painters, jewelers, woodworkers, metal crafters and printmakers, see their work and pick up one of a kind gifts for the holidays. The studios are located in or close to downtown Berlin so you can enjoy an afternoon visiting them all. Heather Layton, 2ndfridayartstroll@gmail.com, 410629-9301

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

3RD ANNUAL MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS

Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Vendors include Usbourne Books, Thirty-One, Woodworks, Perfectly Posh, Color Street, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Handmade Jewelry, Young Living, Photography, LuLaRoe and Premier Designs Jewelry. Also featuring vegetable soup and chicken salad sandwich sale, silent auction, White Elephant Sale and a bake table (with the church’s new cookbooks).

Eat in or carry out.

Seacrets, 117 49th St., 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. This free event will feature a ugly sweater contest, a chance to meet Santa and his elves, raffles and various children’s activities such as face painting for a small fee. Christmas movies will be shown on the big screens in the Marley Hall. Members of the Believe in Tomorrow Prom Court will have tables set up to raise money for the competition. Pictures will Santa available for a small fee. http://believeintomorrow.org

PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY

FREE CHRISTMAS SEASON CONCERT

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:00 AM. History professor Dr. Dan Pavese will lead a lecture and discussion about Pearl Harbor. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, 7:00 PM. Featuring the Capital Ringers, the concert is entitled Capital Ringers RING Christmas Bells. A free will offering will be collected. 302-7450359, http://www.capitalringers.com

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

SANTA BREAKFAST Lynnhaven Baptist Church, 1200 Lynn Haven Drive, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM. All-youcare-to-eat pancakes, sausages and pastries, as well as Christmas crafts for children.

Have your picture taken with Santa or bring your own camera. There is no charge, but donations are welcomed. Proceeds benefit local families in need. Sponsored by the Junior Woman’s Club of Pocomoke City.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Whisker’s Bar and Grill, 11070 Cathell Road, 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM. Hosted by Believe in Tomorrow Prom Queen Candidate Beth Scaniffe. Admission costs $10 for adults, $5 for children 4 years and older and free to those 3 and younger. 410-208-3922

ANNUAL YARD SALE Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department, 10709 Bishopville Road, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Breakfast sandwiches available. Tables rental fees are $15 each or two for $25.

Table reservations: 619-922-9950.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET WITH SANTA Buckingham Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Main St., 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 3-10 years and free to those 2 and younger. Tickets available at the door. Bring cameras and camcorders. Reservations recommended for large groups by calling 410-641-0234.

27TH ANNUAL SANTA’S OPEN CHARITY GOLF

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN BUFFET Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 36536 Mount Pleasant Road, 11:00 AM. Menu includes chicken, vegetables, beverages and desserts. Cost is $14 for adults, $7 for children and free to those 5 and younger. Bake table and carry outs available. Nelda Dennis, 443-614-9898

HOLIDAY ARTISAN FAIR Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The holiday artisan fair offers unique, handcrafted gifts made by local artists. More than a dozen artisans will offer their work including glass, jewelry, textiles, baskets, ceramics, mixed media

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS ‘SHINE THE LIGHT CHRISTMAS SHOW’ Ocean City Performing Arts Center, in the Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8:00 PM. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Featuring a mixture of traditional and contemporary songs — including religious, romantic and fun holiday tunes. Tickets cost $65 and $55. Tickets: visit OC Box Office, calling Ticketmaster, 800-551-SEAT or online at DelmarvaConcerts.com. http:// https://ocmdperformingartscenter.com

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CALENDAR Continued from Page 41 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.

Sun., Dec. 8 FREE FAMILY HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Dunes Manor Hotel, 2800 Baltimore Ave. Featuring Breakfast with Santa, 9-10 a.m. (featuring an appearance by Santa at breakfast in the Victorian Room; Art Bar, 5-6 p.m. (an adult activity featuring craft cocktail lesson from the Dunes’ resident mixologist). http://www.dunesmanor.com

48TH ANNUAL WPS CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Worcester Preparatory School, Field House, 508 S. Main St., 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Featuring a Christmas Village, which includes one-of-a-king decorated wreaths and trees, holiday décor, homemade desserts, handmade gifts, local vendors, silent auction items and more. Children can enjoy the Mallard General Store where they can purchase and wrap gifts for loved ones, enjoy fun games and visit with Santa, who will be there from noon to 2 p.m. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. 410-6413575, http://www.worcesterprep.org

MID-ATLANTIC SYMPHONY PERFORMANCE Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 3:00 PM. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. The performance is titled “Holiday Joy: A Salute to the Music of the Big Band Orchestras.” Featuring celebrated bass-baritone Kevin Short, as well as several of his students from the University of Maryland Opera Studio. Tickets cost $50. 410-289-2800, https://midatlanitcsymphone.org/20192020-season

WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS JINGLE BELL 5K RUN Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Featuring a 5K run through Ocean City’s Winterfest of Lights show. Long sleeve race shirt, hot chocolate, cookies and a ride through the lights on the Winterfest Express after the race. Cost is $32 for adults and $25 for ages 12 years and younger. Packet pickup and post race party will be held at Abbey Burger Bistro, 12601 Coastal Highway. Registration held from 3:45-4:40 p.m.

Mon., Dec. 9 WRITING FOR WELLNESS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:30 PM. Writing about stressful experiences like illness, may boost health & psychological well-being. Group uses exercises to stimulate creative expression. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

MOVIE MATINEE (2018) Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. With emergency shelters at full capacity, a group of homeless individuals refuse to leave their local library as a brutal winter storm approaches. Starring Emilio Estevez and Alec Baldwin.

http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

410-641-9725

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 5:00 PM 6:30 PM. TOPS is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. Berlin group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157

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

DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM. Come and sing. Drop-ins welcome. Carol, 410-641-6876

Wed., Dec. 11 3D PRINTER OPEN HOUSE

Tues., Dec. 10

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road.

The library will be working on projects throughout the day and demonstrating how the 3D printer works. All ages welcome. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

HOLIDAY WRAPPINGS LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW

WITTY KNITTERS

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Fashion show and luncheon with auction to benefit The American Cancer Society. Featuring fashion from more than a dozen area boutiques, plated lunch, holiday music, door prizes and silent and Chinese auctions. For more information about reservations, tables and packages, contact Dawne Pappas at 443-880-2310 or meal dpappo@aol.com. https://acsdelmarva.ticketleap.com/holidaywrappings/

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

HERBAL HOLIDAY: GIFT MAKING

DIY GREETING CARDS: BRAIN HEALTH advantAGE

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Join certified Therapeutic Herbalist Michaela Eggers to discuss the medicinal properties of holiday herbs and create homemade gifts. Register: 410-208-4014. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:00 AM. An adult craft class where participants will make two hand stamped cards and envelopes. Register: 410-208-4014. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. Learn how to make your own paper, turning the pulp into decorated greeting cards. Art therapy benefits brain health. Register: 410641-0650. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

OCEAN CITY BOOK OF THE MONTH

Gull Creek Senior Living, 1 Meadow St., 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM. Group provides discussions and mutual support, as well as education on exercise, nutrition, coping techniques, medications and developments in treatment. Kay Kinnikin, 410-641-4765, http://www.delmarvaparkinsonsalliance.org

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM. Featuring Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. To obtain a copy of the book call the library at 410-5241818. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

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.

SIT N’ STITCH Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM. Drop in and join others for an afternoon of knitting, crocheting and other needle arts. Bring your own materials. 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. 410-6417330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org

PAINT NITE Whisker’s Bar and Grill, 11070 Cathell Road, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Hosted by Believe in Tomorrow Prom Queen Candidate Beth Scaniffe. Tickets cost $25 per person.

Tickets: 410-208-3922.

NAMI LOWER SHORE FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 6:30 PM 8:00 PM. Free, monthly program offers shared wisdom and problem solving for family members of individuals with mental illness. No registration or enrollment obligation necessary. Carole Spurrier, 410-2084003, carolespurrier@msn.com or Gail S. Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org,

Thurs., Dec. 12 O.C. WRITERS’ GROUP Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Participants share their poetry/prose and receive encouraging feedback. New members welcome. Bring something you’ve written or participate in a writing prompt/creative exercise. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

HERBAL HOLIDAY: GIFT MAKING Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 2:00 PM. Join certified Therapeutic Herbalist Michaela Eggers to discuss the medicinal properties of holiday herbs and create homemade gifts. Register: 410-957-0878. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

RAINBOW SOAP-MAKING STAMPING WITH TRACEY

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

BLOW YOUR OWN GLASS HOLIDAY ORNAMENT

Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 10:00 AM 2:00 PM. Knowledge of basic Bridge (Goren/American Standard). 410-596-5498

Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. Make your own soap. Suitable for gift giving. Pre-registration: 410-641-0650. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

COMMON SCAMS: BRAIN HEALTH advantAGE Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Consumer Affairs Supervisor Emalu Myer leads a discussion on scams aimed at older adults. Learn ways to avoid these online and telephone schemes. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

FREE FAMILY HOLIDAY ACTIVITY Dunes Manor Hotel, 2800 Baltimore Ave., 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Featuring Christmas Trivia with prizes. Surprise questions of Christmas history, holiday facts and holiday cheer. http://www.dunesmanor.com

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

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://delmarvahanddancing.com

OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING Wednesdays - Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City, 300 Seabay Lane, 6:00 PM. 302-540-2127

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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AIDE Worcester Preparatory School, a coeducational college preparatory day school serving over 500 students in grades PK-12, is currently seeking a PT Aide for the After School Program. This person will assist with the supervision of children in grades PK-6 including homework help and activities. Previous child care experience a plus.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE

OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 120 OLD LANDING RD. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated November 28, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5047, Folio 191 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $50,000.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 23, 2019 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $5,000 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 assess-

Ocean City Today / Public Notices ment 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. 341758-1) 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-12/5/3t _________________________________ 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 2135 WILDWOOD TRAIL POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 13, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4785, Folio 197 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $225,250.00, 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 DECEMBER 23, 2019 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $11,000 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

DECEMBER 6, 2019 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. 120499-2) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-12/5/3t _________________________________ Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 200 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 113 Austin Circle Berlin, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Dennis Sykes and Kathleen Sykes, dated June 6, 2005, and recorded in Liber 4461, Folio 435 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction at Circuit Court for Worcester County, Courthouse Door for Worcester County, Snow Hill, MD on December 9, 2109 at 11:00 AM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND KNOWN AS Lot 28, Austin Acres, situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust, carrying Tax ID No. 03154912.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, agreements, easements, covenants and rights of way of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $18,000.00 will be required at the time of sale in the form of cash, certified check, or other form as the Substitute Trustees determine ac-

DECEMBER 6, 2019 ceptable. No deposit shall be required of the noteholder where the noteholder bids in the property at auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, time being of the essence for purchaser. In the event that settlement does not occur within the said ten days, the purchaser shall be in default. Upon such default the Trustees may file a Motion and Order to Resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, and purchaser(s) hereby consent to entry of such resale order without further notice, in which case the deposit shall be forfeited and all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then readvertise and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser; or, without reselling the property, the Trustees may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser. Interest to be paid on the purchase money less the stated deposit called for herein, at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustee. There shall be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason, including but not limited to exceptions to sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, Court administration of the foreclosure or unknown title defects. All taxes, ground rent, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges/assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, are to be adjusted to the date of auction and thereafter are to be assumed by the purchaser.

Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, agricultural transfer tax, if any and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of damage to the property from the date of auction forward. If the Substitute Trustee does not convey title for any reason, including but not limited to the Secured Party executing a forbearance agreement with the borrower(s) described in the above-mentioned Deed of Trust, or allowing the borrower(s) to execute their right to reinstate or payoff the subject loan, prior to the sale, with or without the Substitute Trustee’s prior knowledge, or if the sale is not ratified for any reason including errors made by the Substitute Trustees, the foreclosure sale shall be null and void and of no effect, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be the return of the

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Ocean City Today / Public Notices deposit without interest. Further terms and particulars may be announced at time of sale, and purchaser may be required to execute a Memorandum of Sale at the time of auction. (Matter #23163) Jeffrey Nadel, Scott Nadel, Daniel Menchel and Doreen Strothman, Substitute Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC 305 West Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 105, Towson, Maryland 21204 410-825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-11/21/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMIHT ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15776 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RALPH JOHNSON JR. Notice is given that Renee L. Johnson, 11628 Church Street, Showell, MD 21862 and Rick A. Johnson, 12 Decatur Street, Berlin, MD 21811, were on November 12, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ralph Johnson Jr. who died on July 18, 2014, with a will. There was a prior small estate proceeding.

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 12th day of May, 2020.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Renee L. Johnson Rick A. Johnson Personal Representatives True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074

Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 21, 2019 OCD-11/21/3t _________________________________

OCD-11/28/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

AGENDA

OF PASSAGE 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 passed by the County Commissioners on November 19, 2019.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-212(c)(13). (Renumbers the existing subsection 13 to subsection 14 and adds this new subsection to permit by special exception in the I-1 Light Industrial District churches, temples and mosques; and establishes minimum lot requirements for lot area, lot width, and front, side and rear yard setbacks.)

This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage.

This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us .

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-11/28/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PASSAGE OF BILL 19-9 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 19-9 (Public Safety - Fire Marshal) was passed by the County Commissioners on November 19, 2019.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § PS 1-301(a). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection to provide that the procedure for selecting the Fire Marshal shall be the same as any other Worcester County Department Director position whereby applications are received and processed by the Worcester County Human Resources Department for interview and appointment by the County Commissioners rather than from a list of names submitted by the Worcester County Fire Prevention Committee.)

This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage.

This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us .

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland.

6:30 p.m.

Case No. 19-49, on the lands of Fasil Gebereegzaghar, requesting a variance to reduce the lot area from 5,917 square feet to 5,557 square feet (a reduction of 360 square feet) and a variance to the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 30 feet to 25.78 feet (an encroachment of 4.22 feet) associated with a legal non-conforming lot in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-122, ZS 1-206(b)(2), and ZS 1305, located on Horn Island Drive, approximately 240 feet east of Golf Course Road, Tax Map 27, Parcel 103, Block A, Lot 10 of Elliott’s Development, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:35 p.m.

Case No. 19-50, on the lands of Nicholas Aloi, requesting a, afterthe-fact variance to the Ordinance prescribed side yard setback from 20 feet to 17.5 feet (an encroachment of 2.5 feet) associated with an existing garage in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-201(b)(5), and ZS 1-305, located at 1938 Saint Lukes Road, approximately 1,750 feet east of Pheasant Lane, Tax Map 36, Parcel 132, Lot 1, in the Seventh Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:40 p.m.

Case No. 19-51, on the lands of John S. Collins requesting a special exception to expand a non-conforming structure by no more than 50% of the gross floor area, and a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 50 feet to 22.6 feet (an encroachment of 27.4 feet) associated with the proposed construction of a two-story addition to a non-conforming apartment building in the C-2 General Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-122(d)(1), ZS 1210(b)(1) and ZS 1-305, located at 12304 Old Bridge Road, approximately 175 feet south of Ocean Gateway (MD Route 50), Tax Map 26, Parcel 150, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:45 p.m.

Case No. 19-52, on the lands of Patrick Trate and Patricia Stevens, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed side yard setback from 8 feet to 0.14 feet (an encroachment of 7.86 feet) associated with a

PAGE 48 proposed detached shed in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-206(d)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 171 Nottingham Lane, approximately 275 feet east of Footbridge Trail, Tax Map 21, Parcel 224, Section 10, Lot 135 in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:50 p.m.

Re-Advertisement of Case No. 1943, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, Esquire, on the lands of the Revocable Trust Agreement of Clarence D Hammond and Louise M Hammond, requesting a variance to the Atlantic Coastal Bay Critical Area setback from 50’ to 12’ (an encroachment of 38 feet), a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 50 feet from the center of the road right-of-way off of Riggin Ridge Road to 10 feet (an encroachment of 40 feet) and a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 50 feet from the center of the road right-of-way off of Center Drive to 10 feet (an encroachment of 40 feet), all of which are associated with the proposed construction of a single family dwelling in the R-2 Suburban Residential District pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-116(m)(1), ZS 1-206(b)(2), ZS 1-305 and Natural Resources Sections NR 3-104(c)(4) and NR 3-111, located on the northwest corner at the intersection of Riggin Ridge Road & Center Drive, Tax Map 27, Parcel 570, Block 5, Lot 12A, of the Bay Shore Acres subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

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TOWN OF OCEAN CITY

ORDINANCE 2019-18 RE: Pier Franchise Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that an ordinance was introduced for first reading at their meeting of December 2, 2019. Second reading is scheduled for December 16, 2019. A complete text of the ordi-

Ocean City Today / Public Notices nance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the December 2 agenda packet. This ordinance repeals and replaces Chapter 39, Article VI, entitled Pier Franchise and adopts a new franchise agreement that includes an extended term of 25 years. Revenue received under this agreement are dedicated to the repair and re-decking of the Ocean City wooden Boardwalk.

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NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 at 6:00 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance to the southern side yard setback to allow the stair towers to be rebuilt in a manner that is compliant to the lifesafety codes, encroaching 4.5’ into the required 5’ setback. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 40 of the Neptune Development Plat, further described as located on the west side of St. Louis Avenue between 16th and 17th Streets, and locally known as Dockside Apartments, 1617 St. Louis Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: T & G BUILDERS/ V HOLDINGS LLC – (BZA 2540 #19-09500004) at 6:10 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code,

an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(3)(a) requesting a special yard exception to the front yard setback in order to add on to the existing building located on the eastern adjoining lot in the same footprint, resulting in a maximum encroachment of 2.4’ feet into the 10’ required by Code. The sites of the appeal are described as two unnumbered lots, Parcel 6757 and part of Parcel 6756, Tax Map 0113, of the Isle of Wight Plat; further described as located on the north side of 53rd Street and northwest corner of 53rd Street and Coastal Highway, and locally known as 104-53rd Street and 5301 Coastal Highway, Candy Kitchen, LLC, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: CANDY KITCHEN, LLC - (BZA 2541 #19-09400014) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall.

Alfred Harrison, Chairman Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-11/28/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18064 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CECILIA MARIE FRANZ Notice is given that Barbara Jean Pritchard, 1019 Sweet Cream Court, Durham, NC 27703, was on November 15, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Cecilia Marie Franz who died on October 18, 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 15th day of May, 2020.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Barbara Jean Pritchard Personal Representative True Test Copy

DECEMBER 6, 2019 Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 28, 2019 OCD-11/28/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland.

Thursday, December 12, 2019 At 2:00 p.m.

MAJOR PW19-091 A request has been submitted to remove the existing pier and construct a new 6x32’ pier, replace existing bumper piles at end of pier in kind, maximum channelward 36’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 2843 GULL WAY CM. Slip A-16. Parcel # 4892 -A16 - in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: MCGINTY MARINE CONSTRUCTION OWNER: PRESTON & DEBORAH WALLS PW19-092 A request has been submitted to replace 60’+/- of replacement vinyl bulkhead, install (1) swinger jet ski lift w/ associated piling, construct a 6x14’ recessed dock, maximum channelward 6’ when ski extended out. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 158 WINTER HARBOR DR Parcel # 1594A-37 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: MCGINTY MARINE CONSTRUCTION OWNER: JOHN & LINDA CONDON PW19-093 A request has been submitted to install 4 poles and one boatlift channelward 18’ from community walkway into existing slip.

The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 201 S. Heron Dr., Slip 4 - 5311A-12 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: PERMIT INK/ GINGER GILLIS OWNER: JAIME AND SHARON MENDES PW19-094 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift w/associated poles maximum channelward 16’. The site of the proposed

DECEMBER 6, 2019 construction is described as being located at 11611 WINDWARD DR UNIT C Parcel # 3856A-C in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARMS, LLC. OWNER: SCOT STEWART PW19-095 A request has been submitted to install one 4’ x 7’ platform, 2 poles and a 8x13’ PWC float.

Max channelward 13’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 721 MOORING RD UNIT A Parcel # 9384 -134A in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. OWNER: ROBERT BOUSE PW19-096 A request has been submitted to install a 6’ x 14’ perpendular pier extension on existing 6’ x 30’ pier, to install (2) mooring piles on south side of pier, and to replace existing headers/stringers and decking with new (in kind) on existing 6’ x 30” pier. Maximum channelward of 47’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 529 HARBOUR DR Parcel # 8020A- in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: OCEAN SERVICES OF DE. OWNER: CLARK & BONITA HUDAK PW19-102 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift on existing perpendicular pier and mooring piles, maximum channelward 42’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 163 PINE TREE RD Parcel # 8020A- in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: OCEAN SERVICES OF DE. OWNER: DARRIN MIKK OCD-11/28/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18047 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HELEN Y. COLLEY Notice is given that Jeri Marlo Liddle, 8473 Watts Bay Lane, Wallops Island, VA 23337, was on November 19, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Helen Y. Colley who died on September 10, 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 19th day of May, 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

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Ocean City Today / Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles.

The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning November 21, 2019 or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law.

Line No 480-19 828-19 1063-19 1082-19 1083-19 1088-19 1212-19 1215-19

Year N/A 2008 2004 1999 2012 2006 2007 2003

Make N/A DODGE SATURN TOYOTA FORD KIA KAWASAKI CHRYSLER

Model BOAT TRLR CALIBER VUE COROLLA FUSION RIO NINJEX500 TOWN CTR

Color SILVER SILVER BLACK GOLD BLUE WHITE BROWN RED

Style N/A 4D 4D 4D 4D 4D MC VN

VIN N/A 1B3HB28C28D509309 5GZCZ63434S883153 2T1BR12E0XC186989 3FAHP0HA0CR333501 KNADE123166156230 JKAEXVD147A104927 2C4GP74L73R217188

Mileage N/A N/A N/A 146,844 N/A N/A N/A N/A

All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643.

AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-11/21/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Jeri Marlo Liddle Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 28, 2019 OCD-11/28/3t _________________________________ WILLIAM T. SMITH III, ESQ. 100 EAST MAIN STREET, SUITE 102 SALISBURY, MD 21801

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18072 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EDWARD THOMPSON FULTON JR. Notice is given that Edward Thompson Fulton III, 2359 Klej Grange Road, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, was on November 21, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Edward Thompson

Fulton Jr. who died on May 30, 2017, 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 21st day of May, 2020.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Edward Thompson Fulton III Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest

Date of publication: November 28, 2019 OCD-11/28/3t _________________________________ Robert A. Jones, Esquire Samuel I. White, PC 5040 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 120 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Phone: (757) 490-9284 Fax: (757) 497-2808 JOHN E. DRISCOLL, III, et al Plaintiffs, Substitute Trustees v.

PERRY WILLIAM SHARPLEY Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil Action No. C-23-CV-19-000244

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this 26th day of November, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 5634 George Island Landing Road, Stockton, MD 21864 will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 30th day of December, 2019, provided a copy of this NOTICE be published at least once a week in each of three successive weeks in some newspaper of general circulation published in said County before the 23rd day of December, 2019.

The Report of Sale states the amount of the sale to be $32,760.89.

Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court

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Ocean City Today / Public Notices

OCEAN CITY TODAY

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Worcester County MD OCD-12/5/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18076 Notice is given that the Orphans Court of Bucks County, PA appointed Robert W. Lewis, 205 Sugarberry Lane, Langhorne, PA 19047 as the Executor of the Estate of Edwin W. Lewis who died on June 29, 2019 domiciled in Pennsylvania, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is PO Box 203, Bishopville, MD 21813.

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

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates:

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

Robert W. Lewis Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: December 05, 2019 OCD-12/05/3t _________________________________

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Commentary

Ocean City Today Dec. 6, 2019

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Everyone had role in schools’ scores A typical response offered by school officials whose Maryland Report Card ratings weren’t as high as last year’s is that scores alone aren’t the only indicator of how well a school is doing.

They say the whole school, as in various intangibles, such as its place in the community, the dedication of its people, and the cultural value of its programs, must be considered to get a clearer picture of its overall performance.

Well, they would say that, wouldn’t they? After all, school officials have to say something to keep parents and taxpayers off their backs.

That’s unfortunate, since all schools face circumstances that are beyond their control, but still affect teaching and testtaking effectiveness. Sometimes, the only course is to do the best you can with what you have and try to explain it later.

That, however, is what makes Worcester County Public Schools’ high performance in the state’s 2019 annual assessments all the more remarkable.

Only Talbot County receives less state funding per pupil than Worcester, and yet this county was the only one in the state to earn four and five stars for each school eligible for this year’s Maryland Report Card.

That means this county, its board of education, its teachers, administrators and staff, the Worcester County Commissioners and, most importantly, its taxpaying property owners did the heavy lifting on its own.

Also to be considered is that Worcester is a rural county — the immediate coastal area notwithstanding — with areas of deep poverty and modest economic growth.

And yet, no county school system anywhere in Maryland can claim a level of commitment to education higher than Worcester’s. None. This county put up its own money and the school system followed through by doing an outstanding job.

It’s true that scores alone don’t tell the whole story: As it happens, Worcester County’s story is even better than many people realize.

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Now,weather affected

Warning: Sunny Skies Alert! The National Weather Service has reported that the sun will shine over the 48 contiguous states, Alaska and Hawaii! Three Hundred Twenty-Seven million people affected!

• • • Just one time. Please, somebody, say it just one time — “We Don’t Care!”

Otherwise, if I hear one more network television By report that says, “A Stewart weather Winter Storm Is Approaching Dobson — 90 Million People Affected,” or, “A Vast Line Of Thunderstorms Is Sweeping Across the Midwest — 120 million People Million Affected,” I’m going to become my own high-pressure area.

You half expect some of these forecasters to say, “The entire world will have weather today and life as we know it will be affected.”

My guess is the networks, or nitworks, if you will, are trying to add some sense of urgency to something we take for granted, which lately has been that winter weather happens in the … Winter!

It’s just a guess, but that could be why we call it “winter weather.” I’m fairly confident that we didn’t come up with that seasonal title by chance.

I can’t imagine that some great thinker of the past reflected on the situation and said, “Hmmm, it’s winter. I wonder what we should call the kind of weather we have when it gets cold and snows, sleets or ices up? I’ve

got it! We’ll call it ‘Winter’ weather! Wow, what a concept!”

Regardless, the number of people who feel the weather’s effects, which would be everyone, doesn’t make the forecast more important to me.

It would, perhaps, if they said, “Ninety million people will be affected … and they’re all coming to your house this afternoon.” We just don’t have enough Chinet for that.

But no. It’s 90 million faceless souls I don’t know, living in places that I’m not.

Maybe if they said, “Of these 90 million people, there is at least one who owes you money,” I’d pay more attention. But the fact is I don’t know 90 million people, and even if I did, I probably wouldn’t like them.

I don’t get Christmas cards from any of them, or family updates of any kind: “Dear Occupant: We’re just letting you know that our Sally is graduating next week.

Hopefully, she’ll get out of prison in time for the ceremony. Best wishes … P.S. If she doesn’t get out of prison, she won’t be affected by the weather.”

I say it can snow on Sally and her heirs and assigns until the cows can’t come home without a lift from the 1st Armored Division. And that assumes it can get here without being affected by that long line of thunderstorms down south.

Unfortunately, there’s no other way to put it except to say that we will have to weather this storm of hyperbole, which, as it happens is affecting people in ways the weather never could.

It’s what you might call a snowballing affectation.

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Ocean City Today

Letters to the editor Volunteerism served Thanksgiving well To the Ocean City community, As the Pastor of Ocean City Baptist Church I want to thank the community and my church for all their hard work in serving another great Thanksgiving meal.

On Thanksgiving day, Ocean City Baptist Church opened their doors and hearts to feed the community.

We started this tradition 41 years ago because we felt that nobody should go hungry or be alone for the holiday.

This year’s dinner would not have been possible without the generous donations of the following businesses: American Legion Post 166, Bank of Ocean City, Benchmark Property Services, DiCarlo Printing in Salisbury, Elks Lodge #2645, Humphrey’s Foundation Inc., Taylor Bank, the

Wednesday Night Ladies’ Bowling League, and, of course, the members and visitors of OCBC. Love God, Love Others, Serve at the Beach is the motto of Ocean City Baptist Church. And it was truly lived out in the 110 volunteers that showed up to help out.

This year we served 218 guests, [had] 238 take outs and 175 deliveries for a total of 631 meals served.

A few people need to be thanked for their individual efforts and they are Anne Russo, Paul DeHuarte Sr., Robin Derrickson, Melanie Corbin, Anna Smith, and Lucy Sydnor for their leadership.

All the glory goes to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I am privileged to be part of this annual tradition and we look forward to being part of your next Thanksgiving!

Sean Davis Pastor

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Cheer and dance event in OC

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Dec. 6, 2019) Hundreds of dance and cheer groups will perform at the convention center on 40th Street, this Saturday during the OC Christmas Open Championship for a chance to compete in the 2020 USASF World Championship in Orlando, Florida.

Doors will open at 7 a.m. The dance and cheer competition will run from 7:20 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with three different sessions throughout the day.

“This event attracts cheer and dance teams from the all-star, recreation, school and studio communities, but a big focus is on the prestige of the dance portion of the event,” Cheer and Dance Extreme Owner Ann Lehrman said.

Teams from nine states – Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia – will be competing at this event. Over 175 routines will be showcased.

Groups will be competing in contemporary/lyrical, hip-hop, jazz, kick and pom divisions within the senior and open age divisions. Routines vary in length.

The OC Christmas Open Championship has been taking place in the resort for more than 10 years, Lehrman said.

“With the Nutcracker and The Rockettes being so famous around the holidays, what better way to pay tribute to these famous dances and dancers than by featuring some of the top dance pro-

grams in the country at our very own Christmas Open,” Lehrman said.

Gold and bronze medallions will be handed out to every member on the first, second- and third-place teams. Championship trophies and gold medals will also be awarded at the event. Team banners will also be distributed to first-, second- and third-place teams.

Cheer and dance teams that participate in this event have an opportunity to receive a bid and move on to compete at The ONE Finals, which takes place in four locations in March through May 2020.

Top independent event producer companies will award the top three placing teams only, with exclusive bids to The ONE Finals location of their choice.

Each finals location champion will receive rings and move on to the Virtual Finals to see who will be crowned The ONE. Teams can also receive an invite to participate in Cheer and Dance Extreme’s Finale event in April.

Thirty-five dance teams will also have the opportunity to earn a “paid” bid and an “at large” bid to compete at the 2020 USASF World Championship in Orlando, Florida.

In 2019, 10,733 cheerleaders and 3,534 dancers participated at the USASF and IASF Worlds, which included 32 countries.

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Several Worcester County Public Schools receives four- and five-star ratings on the Maryland Report Card that was released earlier this week.

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• Ocean City Elementary School received a four-star rating. The school scored a 70 percent by earning 51.5 points out of a possible 73 points.

• Berlin Intermediate School obtained a four-star rating. The school earned 64.2 points out of a possible 100 points, which accounted for 64 percent.

• Pocomoke Middle School was awarded a four-star rating. The school scored a 69 percent by earning 122.8 points out of a possible 176.5 points.

• Snow Hill Middle School had a four star rating. The school earned 112.3 points out of 176.5 points, which was a 63 percent score.

• Pocomoke High School received a four-star rating. The school earned 66.7 points out of a possible 90 points, which accounted for 74 percent.

• Stephen Decatur High School obtained a four-star rating. The school scored a 70 percent by earning 70.3 points out of a possible 100 points.

In order to be eligible for a star rating, a school needs to have at least 45 points, according to school officials.

According to Carrie Sterrs, a spokesperson for Worcester County Public Schools, Pocomoke, Showell and Snow Hill elementary schools did not satisfy the “necessary point threshold,” and Worcester Technical High and Cedar Chapel Special schools did “not meet the qualifications for a star rating.”

School report cards were made available online last year to aggregate

Winners perform in championship Continued from Page 52 have you mesmerized,” Lehrman said.

“The dancers competing with Cheer and Dance Extreme epitomize how an artist and an athlete become one as a dancer.”

Admission for the event is $20 for spectators 12 and older, $15 for children ages 5-11 and free for children 4 and under.

For more information, visit www.cheeranddanceextreme.com.

data in an accessible fashion to show how a particular educational institution is performing, according to educational officials.

School quality, student success, academic achievement, and English language proficiency progress were contributing factors for ratings across all schools, according to officials.

In elementary and middle schools, academic progress was also measured, according to school officials. Graduation rates and readiness for postsecondary success were also considered at the high school level.

According to education officials, this was the first year that school composite scores from a statewide school survey

also made up a portion of the rating.

The questionnaire covered several topics including safety, relationships and environment.

“Although we were very thrilled with the results, we’d also been keeping a close eye on it all year long, and we’re just thrilled that it came out the way it did,” said Denise Shorts, chief academic officer for kindergarten through eighth grades.

Also of note is that Worcester’s schools are locally funded for the most part, as it receives little state aid as compared to other counties.

For more information about the Maryland Report Card website, visit mdreportcard.org.

TAMELA DENISE WEBSTER DONAWAY Willards Tamela “Tammy “Denise Webster Donaway, 55, of Willards, Maryland, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, surrounded by family members and friends.

Tammy was born Dec. 6, 1963 in Salisbury, Maryland.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Garry Wayne Donaway Jr., and her mother, Irma Jean Truitt.

She is survived by her father, Edward “Jack” Truitt; and her children, Amie Eichhorn, her father, Kenny Twilley Sr. (Pam), and Kristin and Brooke Joseph (father, Ronald “RJ” Joseph); grandchildren, Kylee Smith, Ethen Eichhorn, Kayson-Lee Joseph, Landyn and Dalton Archer; brothers, Jesse Truitt (Sandy), Jack Truitt (Rhonda) and Frank Wells (Robin); sister-in-law, Charlene Wildonger; and children she considered her own, Austin, Brandon, Derrick and Kelsey; special friends, Jerry and Brenda Smith; and several nieces, nephews and other special friends.

Tammy was employed by the United States Postal Service for 20 years and made many friends during that time.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

The family wants to thank all of the caregivers that Tammy had help her during her final days.

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 53 Coastal Hospice, in Tammy’s name, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury Maryland 21802.

Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

KATHERINE MARIE LITTLETON Libertytown Katherine “Kitty “Marie Littleton died Dec. 1, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Lester and Thelma Bethards Littleton.

She is survived by her twin brother, Kenneth Littleton and his wife, Debbie, of Libertytown.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Melvin Carroll Littleton, in 2013 and her sister, Melva C. Littleton Campbell, in 2011.

She is survived by her nephews, Kenneth N. Littleton JR. and his wife, Carol, Keith Littleton and his wife, Michelle, Merrill Campbell Jr. and his wife, Rita, and Michael Campbell of Libertytown; two nieces, Thelma E. Littleton of Berlin and Marsha Tull of Whaleyville, and several cousins.

She worked many years as a waitress near Ocean City and worked at the Midway Market in Berlin, a convenience store.

A graveside service will be held, private for the family, at Riverside Cemetery. Reverend “D” Olin Shockley will officiate.

Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

DARIN RONALD PHILLIPS Berlin Darin Ronald Phillips, age 41, of Berlin, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at home.

Darin was born in Salisbury and was the son of Ronald L. and Frances (Tull) Phillips of Ocean City.

He was a self-employed carpenter and cabinet maker and was a member of Coastal Community Church.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Laurie M. Darin Phillips Phillips; two sons, Devin R. Phillips and Owen J. Phillips; one stepdaughter, Allison P. Franklin; one brother, Duane L. Phillips and wife, Colby, of Berlin; one sister, Dawn P. Smith and husband, Ron, of Salisbury and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 at Coastal Community Church in Berlin. A viewing was held on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 and Wednesday, Dec. 4 an hour before the service at Coastal Community Church. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery in Willards.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802; Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Research Center, P.O. Box 17029, Baltimore, Maryland 21297’ or to Johns Hopkins Hackerman-Patz Patient and Family Pavilion, Attn: Sarah Hoehlein, 301 N. Broadway, Baltimore, Maryland 21231.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

BEVERLY ANNE TRAN Berlin Beverly Anne Tran, age 73, died on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.

Raised in Roselle Park, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Paul P. Kukan and Mary Schwartz Kukan.

She is survived by her husband, Alan Tran, and children, Dennis P. Wood and his wife, Mariangely, Andrew R. Tran, and Joanne Hollander and her husband, Gordon.

There are two grandchildren, Haley Hollander and Shannon Tran. Also sur-

viving is a sister, Marlene Mihalik and her husband, Robert.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Paul P. Kukan, Jr. Mrs. Tran had worked for SupermarBeverly Tran kets General Corp Pathmark, as a telephone analyst for over 20 years.

She enjoyed traveling, dancing and restaurants. She especially loved her grandchildren, and her granddogs.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 at noon at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Deacon Charles Weschler will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.

Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

ELIZABETH V. ESHAM Bishopville It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Elizabeth V. Esham, age 95, of Bishopville on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 with family and friends at her bedside at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.

She was born in Ocean View, Delaware, and was the daughter of the late Horace and Alice (Bunting) Willey.

She had been a farmer alongside her husband for many years. She was an active member of Zion United Methodist Church in St. Martin’s Neck, Bishopville.

She was an avid gardener and thoroughly loved to cook for family and friends. She had Sunday dinner every week.

She was kind, loving and has a beautiful soul. Heaven truly gained a beautiful angel.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Elbert B. Esham in 2006, sisters, Pearl and Grace, and brother, Edwin.

She is survived by two daughters, Sandra M. Collins and husband, Lloyd, of Dagsboro and Debra E. Stavely and husband, David, of Salisbury; grandsons, Elizabeth Esham four Christopher L. Collins and wife, Tami, Ryan J. Collins and wife, Denise, David M. Stavely, III and Ian S. Stavely and wife, Katie; five greatgrandsons, Cody, Caleb and Coy Collins, James Baker and Jack Stavely, and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with Rev. Paul Sherwood officiating. Burial was in Bishopville Cemetery in Bishopville.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Zion United Methodist Church, c/o Sandra Venable, 11213 Beverly St., Bishopville, Maryland 21813.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastngsfh.com.

MARIAN M. DORE Ocean Pines Marian M. Dore, age 85, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at her home.

Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Walter H. and Esther Richmond Megenhardt.

She was preceded in death by both of her husbands, Robert L. Kaufman and Daniel V. Dore, and her son, Robert L. Kaufman, Jr. Marian Dore Surviving, are her children, Walter R. “Buddy” Kaufman and his wife, Fran, Timothy C. Dore and his wife, Rita, Michael K. Dore, and Patricia L. Dunklin and her husband, Mike.

There are 11 grandchildren, Kristy, Daniel Kaufman (Becky), Rhiannon, Colin, Michael (Tylana), Tara, Janet, Erin (James), Jennifer, Jessica (Billy) and Daniel Dunklin. There are also six great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

Mrs. Dore attended Western Maryland College, and had been a homemaker. She loved the beach and swimming, playing bridge in Ocean Pines, bowling on a team in Ocean City.

She also enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and watching golf and ice hockey. She loved spending time with her family, friends and neighbors.

She served for many years as a volunteer for Maryland State Police in Berlin.

No formal services are planned at this time.

Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. A donation in her memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802 or CoastalHospice.org.

Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

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Decatur wrestling squad hungry to repeat as champs

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 6, 2019) The Stephen Decatur wrestling team had a stellar 2018-19 season and the Seahawks want to repeat that success this year.

The team only graduated three starters so the core group is back to compete.

The Seahawks went undefeated (13-0) during the regular season.

They captured the 3A East Region dual meet championship – the team’s first since 2011.

Decatur also won Todd Martinek the 3A state dual meet title. The last time Decatur had won a state dual championship title was in 2008.

In the past 50 years, Decatur sports teams have won five state championships. The wrestling team holds two of those titles.

The Berlin squad also won a Bayside Conference championship last season.

Six Seahawks – a program record – won their divisions and individual Bayside championship awards.

Eight wrestlers qualified for the state tournament. Seven are returning to the mat this season, including sophomore Noah Reho, who captured the 4A/3A state title in the 126-pound weight class.

He was the only Maryland grappler to win a state title as a freshman last year.

Reho is the first Decatur wrestler to win a state championship since 2009.

He is only the fourth wrestler in program history to earn a state title.

Danny Miller holds the Decatur record of three state titles. The Decatur alum won in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Reho finished the 2018-19 season with a 45-5 record. He also captured a regional championship title and took third in the Bayside Conference meet.

Reho will wrestle in the 138-pound weight class and said he is excited for his sophomore season.

“I’m shooting for four state titles, so I feel like this year is the most important year because this year is like if my first year is a one-hit wonder. I just have pressure to win this year,” he said.

“My goal is to win this year, but not only myself. I believe we have a couple on the roster that can win this year.”

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“I really could see, if everybody got healthy and to the weight they can get to, we could have as many as nine kids place at the state tournament, which would be a record,” Decatur Coach Todd Martinek said. “I’d say that’s a lofty goal, but you shouldn’t set goals you know you’re going to meet.”

state place winners – a school record.

Jagger Clapsadle (43-4) came in second place in the 113-pound division and Nico D’Amico (44-6) finished in third place in the 120-pound weight class.

Both are back this year and again are team captains. Clapsadle, a senior, will wrestle in the 120-pound division, while D’Amico, a junior, will compete at 132 pounds.

“I’m really excited to be a leader of the team. I know we have a really strong group, a bunch of very experienced guys and we all have a great bond, so we have that team dynamic that we had last year that will enable us to get that team title,” Clapsadle, a three-year team member, said. “As a team captain I plan on leading the guys to another state title.”

After finishing runner-up the last two years, Clapsadle want an individual state title this year.

D’Amico would also like to improve upon his state finish from last season and for Decatur to bring home another championship.

“All of our guys have a big bond so I think it will be easy coming together and achieving our goal,” the two-year Decatur wrestler said. “We definitely have a big target on our back, but we’re ready for whoever. [To be successful] all 14 weight classes have to come to-

gether to wrestle hard.”

Shamar Baines (32-11) placed fifth at 106 pounds and James Parana (137) took sixth in the 160-pound weight class at states.

Baines, a senior, who Martinek said “peaked at the end of the year at the right time” will wrestle at 113-120 pounds.

Parana broke his left leg at the beginning of the 2018-19 season, but came back and did well at the end of the year. The junior will compete in the 160-pound division this season.

Kyle Elliott (35-13) and Micah Bourne (37-10) also participate in the state tournament at 132 and 170 pounds, respectively. They will step on the mat in the 145-pound and 170-182pound divisions this year, respectively.

Baines, Clapsadle, D’Amico, Parana and Bourne won Bayside Conference titles in their weight classes last year.

Junior Johnny Hofman also returns and will wrestle at 195 pounds.

Coach Todd Martinek has 20 wrestlers on varsity. Twelve of them competed last season.

Several newcomers will make an impact this year, including freshmen Logan Intrieri (113) and Jayden Criner (132-138) and sophomore Alex Koulikov (160).

Martinek said the team is strongest in the middleweight divisions – 120-

195 pounds.

“A lot of the younger guys are learning pretty quickly and the older guys are working hard. I’ve been happy with everybody’s work ethic so far,” Martinek, the 2018-19 Bayside Conference Coach of the Year, said.

Unfortunately, the team is battling injuries right now as the group plans to take a trip to Pennsylvania for a tournament this weekend.

“We probably won’t have five or six starters because of injuries and also SATs and some other stuff,” Martinek said. “It’s kind of hard because you want to push ahead but these injuries and these other things are holding us back.

“It should be a relatively tough tournament. We’ll see where we’re at early in the season,” he continued. “Hopefully … we’ll do well and learn from it.”

With the injuries, Martinek said it might take a few months for Decatur to have its ideal lineup on the mat.

“We’re just trying to take it day by day and really, with injuries some of these kids are overlapping in weights that to get our best lineup might take until February,” he said. “But, we didn’t get our best lineup on the mat until February of last year and it worked out.”

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“They’re starting to buy into what we’re trying to accomplish,” Decatur Coach BJ Johnson said. “The goal is to be the best defensive team as possible – [because] defense wins games – and be the best rebounding team.”

Boys working hard to be successful

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 6, 2019) Coach BJ Johnson said the Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball team is a “work in progress,” but the Seahawks are training hard to prepare for the 2019-20 season.

“They’re starting to buy into what we’re trying to accomplish,” the seventh-year coach said. “The goal is to be the best defensive team as possible – [because] defense wins games – and be the best rebounding team.”

Johnson said the Seahawks need to take care of and value the basketball and limit turnovers.

Handling other teams’ pressure will be key as well.

“If we can handle the pressure, we should be good. We’ll be in most games and we have a good chance at winning,” he said.

Johnson said the team will use its size and experience down low, under the basket, to its advantage.

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“Our strength, I believe, is inside, with Gabe [Aluma] and Drew [Haueisen],” he said. “If we go inside to those big and powerful guys down there, I think they’ll be a mismatch for a lot of

teams.”

Aluma is 6 feet 9 inches and Haueisen is about 6 feet 4 inches tall.

Johnson will rely on the two seniors to put points on the board and be a big presences on the court.

“Drew will be one of our leaders and Gabe, nobody can match his size,” Johnson said.

Senior DaCameron McAfee, who is new to the varsity team, will also be strong inside, and provide another threat along with Aluma and Haueisen, Johnson said.

“My job is to just play defense and go hard. I’m obviously going to get a lot of

offensive opportunities just because of my size,” Aluma said. “In the Bayside [Conference] nobody else is really as big as me or as strong as me. I think I’m one of our guys that’s going to pull people up when they’re down and bring the energy every time I step on the floor. I feel like I’ve done it more and more as I’ve progressed with my game.”

Aluma has been a member of the team since he was a freshman and said he is looking forward to his final season playing for Decatur.

“I think we’re really deep and we have a lot of chemistry. I’m excited, for sure,” he said. “We’re just going to come out here and compete every night no matter who’s playing against us. By the rankings, we’re getting stepped on a little bit, but I think we should do pretty well this year.”

Haueisen and senior Trae Bunting are team captains.

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Continued from Page 55 tions based on enrollment. The Decatur wrestling team was in the 3A classification last year but moved to 2A East this season.

“We’ll be going from the smallest 3A school to the largest 2A school,” Martinek said at the end of the 2018-19 season. “We just want to go wherever there’s more competition. I’m up for whatever as long as it’s as competitive as it can be.”

Martinek, now in his ninth season as coach, said he would like to win another state dual title.

“I really could see, if everybody got healthy and to the weight they can get to, we could have as many as nine kids place at the state tournament, which would be a record,” he added. “I’d say that’s a lofty goal, but you shouldn’t set goals you know you’re going to meet.”

This is the first year the NCAA has recognized women’s wresting as an emerging sport. Maryland is the 18th state to have a women’s wresting state tournament for the 2019-20 season.

The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association will have a girls’ tournament in addition to the boys’ state championship this year.

Decatur has four females competing this season.

“They’re very athletic and tough.

They’re working hard and doing well,” Martinek said. “Some of them can compete with the boys. They’re getting better every day and I’m curious to see how they do at the end of the season. I think they’ll learn a lot. I think some of those girls can place at the state tournament as well.”

Martinek has added Debbie Stubblebine to the coaching staff to act as liaison and work with the girls.

Decatur will compete in the Rough Rider Tournament in Pennsylvania this Saturday. The Seahawks’ first meet of the season is Wednesday against the Mardela Warriors in Mardela Springs, at 5 p.m.

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Haueisen was also a captain last year.

He finished second in scoring with 273 points. He led the team in rebounds, with 189.

Haueisen and Theo Hobbs, a senior, earned Bayside South honorable mention accolades for their performances last season.

“I’m really excited to do everything I can to help this team win,” Haueisen, a two-year member of the team, said.

Johnson said Bunting will be a threepoint threat this season. He led the team percentage-wise in three-point shooting

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last year.

Seven of the 11 players on Johnson’s roster competed last season, when the team finished with a 12-11 record. The Seahawks’ season ended in the second round of the 3A East Region tournament.

“The kids are working extremely hard. I think we’re heading in the right direction,” Johnson said. “Our motto is to get better after each game.”

Johnson said he was pleased with the Seahawks’ performance during their

scrimmage against Cambridge earlier this week.

“I saw a lot of good things we can build on,” he said. “I’m looking forward to the season.”

Johnson said the goals are to win all home games, then, capture Bayside, region and state titles.

Decatur was scheduled to kick off the season yesterday, Thursday, on the road against the Kent Island Buccaneers. The Seahawks will host the Snow Hill Eagles on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in Berlin.

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Watts excited to join Decatur swim program as coach

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 6, 2019) The Stephen Decatur swim teams were successful last season and Coach Steve Deakyne wants it to continue with the addition of Coach Kristina Watts to the program.

“I’m just really excited for the season,” Watts said. “I want them to have fun every day that they’re here and enjoy coming to practice, and I think they are so far. I just want them to Kristina Watts have fun, but also get better.”

Watts is an Ocean Pines Swim Team coach so she knew many of the Decatur swimmers before joining the program, which made the transition smooth.

“When I heard the position was open I applied right away. Being familiar with most of the kids and the parents already helped,” she said.

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Senior captain Mikayla Denault and junior Patrick O’Halloran are back to compete for the Stephen Decatur swim program this season.

ages us and constantly challenge us,” said senior captain Mikayla Denault.

“I’ve been coached by her in previous years on Ocean Pines Swim Team. A lot of us have been on Ocean Pines Swim Team, so knowing her beforehand has definitely helped the team,” added senior captain Zehra Mirza.

Both girls have been on the team since they were freshmen.

Last year, the girls’ squad finished the season with a 6-2 record. The Lady Seahawks won the inaugural

Bayside Conference championship and came in third in the 3A-2A-1A East Region meet.

Several girls competed in the state championship, where the team finished in 14th place overall.

Denault and Mirza hope to help lead the team to success.

“I’m hoping to use my optimism to encourage the team and use my excited personality to help pep up the team and have good team spirit,” Denault said. “I want to be able to lead the team in a way that promotes team camaraderie and everyone appreciates each other and becomes a support system in and out of the pool.”

Denault will probably compete in the 200 IM, 100-yard breaststroke and on relay teams.

“I’m very exited and I can’t wait to see if I have any improvements,” she said. “I want to drop my time in 200 IM and breaststroke and be able to final in those events at states.”

“Knowing how practices are run, how meets are run, just having that experience for four years, knowing how to motive others throughout the meets and practices, thats how I’ll help lead the team,” Mirza added.

Mirza will most likely compete in the 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard breaststroke and on relays.

“I just want to improve upon my

times and just be a great leader of everyone just because we have a lot of underclassmen this year,” she said.

“Everyone’s really motived this year and I think we’re going to do really well. We lost a lot of amazing seniors last year … but the underclassmen came in really strong, really prepared and I think we’re working hard.”

There are 19 girls on the team this season. Nine of them participated last year.

Watts said the girls’ team is wellrounded, has depth and is full of energy.

“Most of them do swim year-round and I think they have a lot of strengths. I think we can use them in a lot of different events,” she said.

Coaches have made the five seniors – four girls and one boy – captains this year. Joining Denault and Mirza as captains are Delaney Williams, Kiley Hamby and Richard Poist.

Watts said Hamby will compete in the butterfly and a few other events and Williams in distance freestyle races.

“I think all of the girls do everything. They’re very diverse,” she said.

Watts thinks many of the newcomers will contribute as well, including freshmen Natalie Canham, Emma Coyman and Katelyn Pizlo.

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Many Seahawks have been swimming for number of yrs.

“I’ve coached them in the past and they’re three strong, hard-working girls that I think will really come in handy for the team,” Watts said. “All the freshmen girls have been working really hard.”

As a whole, Watts said the girls’ team is young, but the swimmers are experienced.

“A lot of them have been swimming for years before high school,” she said. “My first year our goal is to definitely get some more girls to states and try to get them higher placing, and I think we can make that happen.”

Deakyne has a smaller squad this season. There are 11 boys on his roster, 10 of whom competed last year.

“Since we have so many returning upperclassmen we still have good leadership, really good athletes that are returning that are going to hopefully motive Steve Deakyne some of the other swimmers to also go as fast a possible,” Deakyne said. “I think we still have a good shot to do well even though we have a smaller group this year. I think we’re going to have a number of people that will still be going to state, and hopefully we’ll be right in the mix.”

The squad went 5-3 last season.

The Seahawks placed second at Baysides and at regionals.

Several of the boys qualified for states where the team placed seventh overall.

“I would describe this year’s team as a small but scrappy group,” Deakyne said. “We really have some good, fast swimmers on our team.

We’re still looking forward to a successful season.”

Poist has been a member of the team since his freshman year. He hopes to use his experience, lead by example and help motivated the team.

“Even though we have a lot of team spirit already, I think it’s one of the team captain’s jobs and the seniors jobs to really be the spirit leaders as well as the physical leaders in the pool,” he said.

He said he will probably compete in the 100-yard butterfly, 100-yard backstroke and some relay events.

“I just want to get as many best times and I can and lead the relays to as good a place as we can get,” Poist said.

Poist was one of four Seahawks named to the All-Bayside Conference team for his performance last year.

Also returning are juniors Jack Slaysman (IM, breaststroke), Patrick O’Halloran (200 IM, 100-yard breaststroke), Nick Cardamone (butterfly, freestyle) and Caleb Vaxmonsky (backstroke, distance freestyle).

O’Halloran, a two-year member of the team, said he will also use his experience to help lead the group.

“Being an upperclassman, I think it’s just a leader role,” he said. “We have experience on the team now.

Our junior and senior class is really strong and I feel like we have a freshmen class that has come in and is really strong as well.”

O’Halloran wants to qualify for states again.

“I want to make it to states for an individual event. Last year I only made it for a relay team,” he said. “I think we’re progressing … I’m excited to see where we stand in the final rankings.”

Freshman Gavin Stearn is new to the team and will swim in several events, including freestyle.

“We still got aways to go, but we’re starting to get back into it, get some more yards going and a little harder workouts,” Deakyne said. “I’m looking forward to another season. It’s always a great group of kids.”

The first swim meet is against Pocomoke at the Pocomoke YMCA on Tuesday, at 3 p.m.

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Coach Kristina Watts said the Stephen Decatur girls’ swim team is well-rounded and has depth with experienced swimmers, while Coach Steve Deakyne said the boys’ “small but scrappy” squad has good leadership with many veterans back.

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Good combination of athletes, bball players on squad

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 6, 2019) Many of the Lady Seahawks on the Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball squad have been playing together for several years, and not just on the court, but on other sports teams as well, which will only benefit them this season.

“Nine of the 12 are upperclassmen, are juniors and seniors that have been playing Decatur basketball for several years.

Being in their home gym for three or four Scott Kurtz years there’s a lot of pride, there’s a lot of sweat that’s going into trying to get to this point,” said Coach Scott Kurtz.

“When you’ve been playing three or four years together there’s that jell, there’s those relationships that you can see they care about each other on the floor and off the floor.”

Eight of the 12 girls on his roster played last year when the team went 13-10. The Seahawks’ season ended in the second round of the regional tournament.

Kurtz, now in his second year coaching the team, said there is a good dynamic between veterans and new additions to the team.

“With the three younger girls – one sophomore and two freshmen – they bring a lot of basketball knowledge and young experience and talent,” Kurtz said. “There’s a lot of points that are gong to come from these younger girls. There’s a lot skill, so it’s really a great combination of solid basketball players and youth

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“There’s basketball players and there’s athletes and we have a good combination of both,” Decatur Coach Scott Kurtz said. “When you combine all their basketball strengths and their athletic strengths together, it gives you a lot of tools as a coach where you can do a lot of different things.”

and that leadership from the veterans.”

Kurtz said the group is senior led, with good size and speed.

“There’s basketball players and there’s athletes and we have a good combination of both,” he said. “When you combine all their basketball strengths and their athletic strengths together, it gives you a lot of tools as a coach where you can do a lot of different things.”

Kurtz said the girls are in good shape and ready to get the season going, but unfortunately, the team is battling a few minor injuries and illness.

“We still haven’t seen our true team yet because of that. Once we have a chance to see our starters and role plays find their correct rotation it will be interesting to see how this team develops,” he said.

Leading the team will be senior

captains Abby Yesko and Sarah Engle, who both recently signed National Letters of Intent to play lacrosse at the collegiate level.

Engle is headed to Division I Loyola University of Maryland and Yesko to Division I Youngstown State University in Ohio.

“They will give you everything they’ve got and they will leave it all on the floor,” Kurtz said. “They’ll do whatever it takes to help this team succeed.”

Both girls have played for the Decatur basketball team since they were freshmen.

“I’ve played with a bunch of different girls and this is a new team, but we have a lot of great forwards and I think we’re going to be able to put a lot of points up on the board this year,” Engle said. “Hopefully, we can go far in the playoffs and win Baysides. That’s our goal. We don’t have

a weak link on the team. I think we’re really solid this year.”

Engle was third in points last year, with 134.

“Being on the team for four years I’ve experienced different types of teams and I feel like this year we are a mix of returners and we have a lot of new people including a new coach, so I feel like this year we can help each other, push each other and encourage each other to get better every day,” Yesko said. “We’re working a lot harder and our practices are more intense. I’m excited to see what the season holds.”

Junior Jessica Janney led the team last year in scoring (273 points) and rebounding (205).

Sophomore Nadia Bullock injured her foot last summer playing basketball and didn’t join the squad until about five games into the season. She See WYATT Page 61

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Wyatt ‘stoked’ to return to Decatur, join girls’ program Continued from Page 60 finished second in scoring with 200 points, and third in rebounding (101).

Bullock earned Bayside South Conference honorable mention accolades for her performance during the season.

“When we went on a run late in the season they really led us,” Kurtz said.

Several newcomers will contribute, including juniors Jaden Waters and Emily Stitely and freshmen Mayah Garner and Shelby Rosemond.

Kurtz said if the Seahawks can play their best basketball they could contend for a Bayside Conference championship.

“I think the girls have started the season off in the right direction. If they can stay heathy and show up every day with their work ethic and attitude, I think we can play with anybody,” Kurtz said.

Aaron Wyatt has joined the program as an assistant coach. He was an assistant for two seasons for the Worcester Prep girls’ varsity basketball team before coming back to his alma mater.

“He’s been a blessing to this program. He’s excited to be back and we’re so excited to have him here,” Kurtz said. “It’s been a seamless transition because he already knew some of the girls. He’s bringing a lot of energy and knowledge to the program.”

Wyatt graduated from Decatur in 2004 and is thrilled to be back.

“I never thought I’d be coaching girls, Aaron Wyatt but I enjoy it and I love it. Being in my home school, I’ve got a lot of history here, with me playing here, the stamp I left on the program then my mother’s history here has a lot to do with it all. I’m stoked to be back.”

Wyatt’s mother, Angie, who passed away in 2014, played two seasons for Decatur and racked up 1,000 points, he said.

“They’re capable of doing a lot of things, but they just need to be pushed, so I think can help them in that aspect,” Wyatt said. “Just preparation – Xs and Os – things like that, and get them to understand the game more … try to get that more aggressive mentality and change their mindset and their approach to the game. I want them to think every night we come out we can win.”

Decatur was scheduled to kick off the season yesterday against the Kent Island Buccaneers. The Seahawks will take a trip to Snow Hill to battle the Eagles on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

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About 30 boys and 30 girls are participating in indoor track for Stephen Decatur this season.

“There’s a lot of new kids, but they’re starting to pick up on what’s going on,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said. “After the first meet we’ll see what work we need to do to get where we need to be.”

Pictured right is sophomore Zoriah Shockley throwing the shot put.

Decatur indoor track teams young in age and experience

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 6, 2019) About 30 boys and 30 girls are participating in indoor track for Stephen Decatur this season.

Only about one-third of the athletes on both teams are veterans.

“We’re relative young [as far as age and experience]. There’s just a few seniors on each team,” Coach Jody

Stigler said. “We have a lot of ninth grade girls, but the boys are more evenly split.”

Stigler, now in his eighth season leading the track program, said the athletes are progressing, but he will know more after the first meet, which was scheduled to take place yesterday at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill.

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Coach Stigler will rely on vets to lead teams Continued from Page 61 “There’s a lot of new kids, but they’re starting to pick up on what’s going on. They’re learning,” Stigler said. “A lot of kids are starting from scratch. After the first meet we’ll see what work we need to do to get where we need to be.”

The goal, Stigler said, is for the athletes to get better every day.

“If we do that, the rest will take care of itself,” he said.

Stigler will rely on Jody Stigler several veterans to lead the boys’ and girls’ teams.

“I’m definitely counting on them a lot,” he said.

Seniors Austin Cheynet and Sam Rakowski are back and will compete in distance races.

“I feel like I can help lead the boys by pushing them and encouraging them to come run with me,” Cheynet said. “I think that’s the best thing I can do is to encourage them to run with me and push themselves.”

Cheynet injured his foot in the beginning of the fall cross country season and was sidelined for most of the year.

His foot is better and he is looking forward to his third indoor track season. He will most likely race in the 800-meter and mile events and run a leg in the 4x800 relay.

He is shooting for sub 2:10 in the 800 and just under five minutes in the mile. Cheynet said he would love to win some 4x800 races during local meets and do well at regionals.

Also returning are hurdlers, juniors Sam Oates and Zachary Fuchsluger. They may both participate in the high jump as well, Stigler said.

Oates said as a two-year member of the team he can assist the younger, less experienced athletes, show them the ropes and how meets run.

His main event is the 55-meter hurdles.

“My personal goal is to make it to states. As a team, everyone should just be pushing to do their best and get the best score [or time] they can,” Oates said.

Leading the girls’ squad will be veterans, seniors Caroline Gardner (distance) and Alyssa Romano (mid-distance, relays), junior Jabria Lewis (sprints) and sophomore Zoriah Shockley (shot put).

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tions about what’s going to happen at the first meet, how to best find what suits them on the track team. I want them to feel like they can come to me,” Lewis said. “Every single season there comes opportunities to improve. You get to meet new people … who share the same interest as you.”

Lewis said she may compete in the 55-meter dash, 300-meter run, some relays, and possibly hurdles, during her third indoor track season.

She is shooting for top 10 in the 55meter dash throughout the season and at regionals.

“I think we have really good talent.

I think we have a lot of diversity this year,” she said. “The goals are to grow as a stronger team and maybe just be closer with each other. It’s competitive, but I just think that everybody should have fun at the end of the day.”

Junior Mary Mergott joins the team coming off a successful cross country season. Mergott placed sixth overall during the Bayside Conference championship and 16th in the 3A South Region meet, which advanced her to the state championship.

“She will definitely contribute for us,” Stigler said.

She will run mid-distance and dis-

tance races, most likely the 800 and mile events, and on relay teams.

Mergott said she is chasing down Decatur alum Lindsay Chetelat’s record of 5:27 in the mile race set in 2008.

“I’m excited. We don’t have a ton of girls, so it’s just going to be a close group and well definitely be able to help each other improve this season,” Mergott said. “I think I can help prepare the team, especially when we go across the [Bay] Bridge for some of the bigger meets. Prepare them to expect competition to be more elite so they’re not surprised.”

Stigler said the boys’ team should score points in several events, but will be strongest in distance races and hurdles.

“We might score some points in the sprints. We’ll see after the first meet,” he said. “We have work to do in the field events, but that’s something we can teach them.”

Most of the points on the girls’ side will come from the distance events – the 800, one- and two-mile races.

Field events are “to be determined,” he added.

Decatur’s next meet is Tuesday, Dec. 11, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Worcester County Recreation Center.

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