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Public Notices
Council, Baradel, Kosmerl & Nolan, P.A. 125 West Street, 4th Floor Annapolis, Maryland 21401 (410) 268-6600
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE
OF VALUABLE FEE SIMPLE RESIDENTIAL DWELLING
1848 New Bridge Road, Pocomoke, MD 21851
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust (“Deed of Trust”) from William Henderson and Annie James (“Borrowers”) to PNC Bank, National Association (“Lender”), dated June 22, 2009 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland (“Land Records”) in Liber 5309, Folio 276, and further secured by an Assignment of Deed of Trust (“Assignment”) from PNC Bank, National Association (“Assignor”) to US Mortgage Resolution LLC, (”Assignee”), dated November 12, 2019, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland (“Land Records”) in Liber 7538, Folio 188, and further secured by a Corporate Assignment of Deed of Trust (“Assignment”) from US Mortgage Resolution LLC (“Assignor”) to Onyx & Shadow Equities LLC, (”Assignee”), dated September 13, 2020, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland (“Land Records”) in Liber 7795, Folio 301, and default having occurred under the terms thereof, and at the request of the party secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Courthouse Door, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on:
Monday, December 12, 2022 at 11:00AM
All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon SITUATED IN Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is believed to be improved by a residential dwelling. The property address is 1848 New Bridge Road, Pocomoke, MD 21851.
Said property is in fee simple and is sold in an “as is condition” and subject to all covenants, conditions, liens, restrictions, easements, rightsof-way as may affect same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.
THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO the legal operation and effect of at least one prior senior lien/Deed of Trust, the balance(s) of which will be announced at the time of sale, if known.
Terms of Sale: A deposit of $1,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or certified check, or other form acceptable to the Substitute Trustee, in his sole discretion. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) days of ratification, the deposit may be forfeited and property may be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. Interest to be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the deed of trust note from date of sale to date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustee in the event the property is purchased by someone rather than the note holder.
In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , including, but not limited to, exceptions to the sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, or court administration of the foreclosure, there shall be no abatement of interest. Taxes, ground rent, water, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges, assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. If the Substitute Trustee is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claims against the Substitute Trustee.
NOTE: The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for informational purposes only. Neither the auctioneer, the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, the Substitute Trustee nor his agents or attorneys make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of information.
PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE URGED TO PERFORM THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY PRIOR TO THE FORECLOSURE AUCTION. For additional information, please contact the Substitute Trustee.
Brian T. Gallagher, Substitute Trustee Tidewater Auctions, LLC 410-825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com
David J. Baines EWING, DIETZ, FOUNTAIN & KALUDIS 16 S. WASHINGTON STREET EASTON, MD 21601
PUBLIC NOTICE
The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. These three weeks of notification began on Dec 1, 2022. Line No Year Make Model Color Style VIN Mileage 1007-22 2017 HONDA HR-V WHITE SUV 3CZRU5H53HM712692 NA 1029-22 2008 MAZDA 6 WHITE SEDAN 1YVHP81C785M29165 NA
All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643.
AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-12/1/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT
MICHAEL E. COGHLAN
Notice is given that Mary Heath, 1245 Yeocomico Drive, Lottsburg, VA 22511, was on November 17, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Michael E. Coghlan who died on October 17, 2022, with a will.
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.
Mary Heath 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 24, 2022 OCD-11/24/3t _________________________________
PETER S. BUAS, ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT
Notice is given that James L. Francis, 2680 Shadow Ridge Court, Kamas, UT 84036, was on November 16, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Donald L.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 Francis who died on May 4, 2022, with a will.
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.
James L. Francis 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 24, 2022 OCD-11/24/3t _________________________________
Spencer Ayres Cropper Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842
Golden Sands Club Condominium Association, Inc. c/o Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Plaintiff
vs. Grace M. Bellosi-Mitchell Jessica Bellosi-Siebert 213 Hidden Valley Road Tracy’s Landing, MD 20779 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MARYLAND
Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland, made and reported by Spencer Ayres Cropper, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 19th day of December, 2022, provided a copy of this Order is published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once in three successive weeks, before the 12th day of December, 2022.
The Report states that the total proceeds from the sale of the property to be Three Hundred and Eighty Thousand Dollars ($380,000.00).
Susan R. Braniecki CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-11/24/3t _________________________________
FRANK GLENWOOD LYNCH, JR. 10535 Racetrack Road Berlin, MD 21811 Plaintiff
vs. S & T DEVELOPMENT, INC. c/o Frank G. Lynch, Jr., Resident Agent 15035 Racetrack Road Berlin, MD 21811 and WORCESTER COUNTY c/o Roscoe Leslie, Esq. 1 West Market Street Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 and ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY described as Escaped Property 18.67 Acres West Side Lewis Road. Boundary Survey Ayres Creek LLC. Ocean City, MD 21842
Defendants
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY
STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000268
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption from the tax sale on the following property located in Worcester County, Maryland, sold by Phillip G. Thompson. Collector of Taxes for the State of Maryland and for Worcester County, to the Plaintiff. the parcel of land described as follows:
Escaped Property 18.67 Acres West Side Lewis Road, Boundary Survey Ayres Creek LLC, Ocean City, MD 21842, Deed Reference 10743087. The property is an unimproved lot. and is assessed to S & T Development. Inc.
The Complaint states among other things that the amount necessary for redemption has not been paid. The sale was held on May 20. 2022. and more than six (6) months has passed since that date.
ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks. warning all persons interested In the property to redeem the property or answer the Complaint by 30th of January, 2022 . or thereafter a final Judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff title to said property. free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. Beau H. Oglesby JUDGE
Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer Maurice O’Brien Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s)
v. Barbara A. Moffitt Estate of Shirley R. Ellis 6803 Atlantic Avenue, Unit 4K Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
Notice is hereby given this 29th day of November, 2022, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 6803 Atlantic Avenue, Unit 4K, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 2nd day of January, 2023, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 26th day of December, 2022. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $332,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-12/8/3t _________________________________
JASON C RIDGELL, ESQ SOUZA ROY, LLC 2543 HOUSLEY ROAD ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS BIA, MD 21046 was on NOVEMBER 30, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JAMES WALLS III who died on OCTOBER 20, 2022 with a will.
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; 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.
ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE
THORNTON MELLON LLC Plaintiff,
v. ARNOLD JENKlNS ESTATE OF ARNOLD M. JENKlNS JR. Worcester County, Maryland Occupant Unknown Owners
ALL OTHER PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY 707 CLARKE AVE., POCOMOKE, MD 21851, Parcel No. 01-015923
ANY UNKNOWN OWNER OF THE PROPERTY 707 CLARKE AVE., POCOMOKE, MD 21851 Parcel No. 01-015923, the unknown owner's heirs, devisees, and personal representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right, title and interest Defendants.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Worcester County
CASE NO.: C-23-CV-22-000265
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property Parcel Identification Number 01015923 in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for Worcester
County and the State of Maryland to the plaintiff in this proceeding:
LOT 2 3267 SQ FT 707 CLARKE AVE. TAYLORS SUBDIV
The complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.
It is thereupon this 1st of Decemeber, 2022, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 1st day of February, 2023, and redeem the property with Parcel Identification Number 01-015923 and answer the complaint or thereafter a final judgment will he entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Beau H. Oglesby Judge, Worcester County Circuit Court
True Copy Test: Susan R. Branieckl Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-12/8/3t _________________________________
SMALL ESTATE NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19474 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CLARK TINDLEY
Notice is given that Francine Morton, 934 Queen Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21801, was on November 29, 2022 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Clark Tindley who died on September 20, 2022, without a will.
Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.
All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.
All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Francine Morton Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott 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: December 08, 2022 OCD-12/8/1t _________________________________
SMALL ESTATE NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 1 19475 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF NEIL ALLEN PAYNE
Notice is given that D Dawn Payne, whose address is 1633 Snow Hill Road, Stockton, MD 21864, was on November 30, 2022 appointed personal representative(s) of the small estate of N Neil Allen Payne who died on O October 16, 2022 without a will.
Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.
All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.
All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.
Terri Westcott, Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 OCD-12/8/1t _________________________________
New property owner ID rule will, at least for now, limit participation to in-person
By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Dec. 9, 2022) There are still nine days left before the next regular meeting of the Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors, but right now there seems to be no reason to believe the OPA will accommodate remote public speakers during the monthly gatherings.
In an email to OPA President Doug Parks last week, former director Amy Peck asked how the board plans to allow online viewers of the meetings to participate, now that the board will require resident identification to attend meetings in person,
In an email dated Friday morning, Parks essentially told Peck there were no plans for such an accommodation anytime soon.
“The operations team has been testing several options within the (Microsoft) Teams application and the associated processes regarding the ability to have virtual attendees make public comments,” Parks wrote to Peck. “Unfortunately, the testing has not yielded a viable option to support this feature. We will continue to look at options for virtual attendees, but for the time being, public comments will need to be made in person at the meeting.”
Peck replied by attempting to clarify if that meant the IT department no longer had access to the microphone function and asked Parks why the association’s IT department couldn’t simply verify online residents by having them display their ID cards on camera. “I’d appreciate a response to why that very simple idea wouldn’t work,” she wrote. “It certainly worked in August for obtaining a quorum for the annual meeting … Obviously, the Board favored Saturday meetings to increase participation (especially among part-time owners) and yet this new policy forces them to attend in person.”
“Please figure this out before Dec. 17.”
Parks responded to Peck, saying that there was “no explanation required on your statement that IT no longer has control of the microphone function as the claim is untrue.”
When reached for comment on Monday, Parks did not even agree that there was a problem in the first place.
“I don’t see that there’s any issue at all,” he said. “We’re making sure you’re a member. There is no issue to talk about … We stand by the rule that says if you want to make a public comment, you’ll have to come to the meeting.”
He added that anyone who may think the rule is unfair is welcome to reach out to him directly.
After the exchange, Peck was incredulous over how the situation had been handled.
“This is just insane,” Peck said. “This board ran on transparency. They wanted Saturday meetings badly because they wanted more participation. But now they’re doing this? It doesn’t make any sense.”
The board meets next on Dec. 17.
Amy Peck Doug Parks
Toy drive asks Ocean Pines residents to ‘Get Involved’
(Dec. 9, 2022) The Ocean Pines group “Get Involved” is collecting toys for area children through Dec. 19, with drop boxes available at several locations in the community.
The Get Involved group is in its second year of managing donation drives, having pulled off a trio of successful campaigns last year to collect food, toys and coats for local people in need.
This year, the group has already donated more than 1,000 pounds of food to Diakonia, a nonprofit that assists area homeless.
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‘Get Involved’ will take donations of toys until Dec. 19
Continued from Page 39 ership at Diakonia, and her worst fears were confirmed: homelessness is an underreported, but rampant issue in Worcester County.
“I never knew it had gotten this bad, and it really bothered me. In the bright lights of Ocean City and Worcester County, here we all these homeless people.” Diller said. “It’s such a tragedy.
“So, I thought we need to help not only the families and the parents, but I want to give something to the kids – to families with children who can’t afford anything for the holidays,” she added.
Get Involved is seeking new, unwrapped items for children of all ages.
Collection boxes are available at the Ocean Pines Administration Building lobby, as well as at the Yacht Club, the Golf Club, and at the south fire station.
Diller said volunteers have already collected several large boxes of donations.
“We just got a bunch of brand-new dolls, which is great, and there have been a lot of toys for the little ones as well, with stuff like building blocks, which is just awesome,” she said. “We’re not really picky about what the toys are, as long as they’re new and unwrapped.”
Up next, Get Involved will host its second-annual coat drive from Dec. 26 through New Year’s Day. Drop boxes will be available at the same four locations as the toy drive.
Gently used coats, along with new hats, gloves and socks, will go to Land’s End Fellowship, which is run by a nondenominational church in Ocean City.
“Last year we were able to collect hundreds of coats, so we’re really excited to be able to help that organization out. We are also looking for more organizations to donate to, so please reach out if anyone locally has a need,” Diller said.
For more information, contact Diller at esmatt4@aol.com.
The Ocean Pines group “Get Involved” is collecting toys for area children through Dec. 19, with drop boxes available at several locations in the community.
Ocean City’s new Dreamfest event slated for Jan. 13-15 Ocean City Library
(Dec. 9, 2022) The Town of Ocean City will present the first-ever Dreamfest on Martin Luther King Weekend, Jan. 13-15.
The three-day music event will be held at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center, taking guests through the decades of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s with musical acts The B.B. King Experience featuring Claudette King, Thomas McClary’s the Commodores, and The Spinners.
“We want to celebrate Rhythm and Blues while also honoring the civil rights hero Martin Luther King Jr., along with the history this holiday weekend represents,” Director of Tourism and Business Development Tom Perlozzo, said. “Dreamfest will deliver the soulful sounds and rhythm of the voices of the past while also celebrating the dream of the late, great Dr. King.”
Friday will kick off the weekend with The B.B. King Experience featuring Claudette King.
The daughter of a blues legend will take listeners back to the ‘50s while bringing her enthusiasm inspired by her father.
Then, Saturday will surely get attendees grooving with the R&B funk of Thomas McClary’s The Commodores.
As an original member of The Commodores, McClary has been known to push the boundaries of genre and provide a live performance that is unparalleled with anything else today.
Last but not least, Dreamfest will conclude on Sunday, Jan. 15, with The Spinners.
Henry Farmbrough will lead his original Philadelphia group into classics such as “Could it Be I’m Falling in Love” and “Working My Way Back to You.”
Decades later, this multi-Grammywinning soul group will have guests singing and dancing all night long.
Tickets for Dreamfest can be purchased at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street or by visiting https://ocmdperformingartscenter.com.
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showcasing train garden until Jan.
(Dec. 9, 2022) The Ocean City Branch of the Worcester County Library will host a magical Winter Train Garden through Jan. 15.
The Winter Train Garden is provided from the personal collection of train enthusiast Dennis Moore, a local resident.
Visitors of all ages will delight in interacting with buttons that activate accessories and sounds.
A scavenger hunt for young patrons will also be available.
The Winter Train Garden is open during the library’s normal operating hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, contact the Ocean City Branch at 410-524-1818, or visit 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.
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The fifth Ocean City Comic Con returns on Saturday to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street in Ocean City.
Ever-growing OC Comic Con returns for fifth year this Sat.
By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Dec. 9, 2022) Ocean City Comic Con and its own universe of out-ofthis-world characters will return for its fifth year on Saturday at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City.
Also returning to this celebration will be the panels and events that have led to the gathering’s exponential growth. Among these will be the Nightmare and Dayscreams SFX panel led by Eastern Shore native Michele Clauser.
“It was really popular last year,” event organizer James Dufendach said. “Standing-room only. (Clauser) is just a fantastic makeup artist.”
There will be some new attractions as well. The new wing of the convention center allowed Dufendach to expand the event’s offerings to accommodate what he said will be the largest Star Wars Saber Guild group ever.
“I did not just fill (that space) with vendors,” he said. “We’re going to give our Star Wars costuming groups a giant space. There will be a lot more fun photo-op stuff there.”
There will also be a panel on comic book creation that Dufendach said he’s looking forward to.
“We’ve got some new stuff as far as comic book creation which I think is great,” he said. “We’re going to have a local guy, Brad Hudson from the (University of Maryland Eastern Shore) … him and the Joseph Rybandt from Dynamite Entertainment, doing a panel together on comic book creation. That is something — the opportunity to talk to those guys is amazing.”
This year, there is no mask policy as procedures for the most part return back to normal. Booths and vendors will be next to each other once again too.
When asked for his attendance forecast, Dufendach erred on the side of caution and said he anticipates 8,000 — the same turnout as last year.
But if the event’s past, discounting pandemic-stricken 2020, is a good indicator. The crowd should be bigger than that.
Even in the show’s first year, Dufendach anticipated 500 attendees and 2,500 came out.
“If you’ve never come before, this is a wonderful entry to comic cons,” Dufendach said. “It’s very inexpensive. I keep the price very low. Parking is free. You don’t have to drive for three hours if you’re local. It’s much like other pop culture events, a good starting point.”
The Ocean City Comic Con runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“If you’ve already come, you know you enjoy it. We’re adding more for you to see,” Dufendach said.
The cost to attend is $12, free for children ages 9 and under with a paying adult. Attendees get $1 off their ticket if they’re dressed in costume and another $1 if they bring a canned good for Diakonia in West Ocean City, an organization which helps individuals and families by providing shelter, food, clothing and program services.
Tickets are available at the door. For more information, visit http://www.oceancitycomiccon.com /index.html.
John Schaible of Catonsville, dresses as Marvel’s “Moon Knight” during the 2021 OC Comic Con.
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SURF INTO INTEGRITY
The Ocean City Surf Club recently wrapped up another season with its "Surf Into Integrity" program, where life lessons in the classroom and surf lessons in the ocean come together to change the lives of students.
TRIP ON THE WATER
Since 2002, a program started by Wayne Littleton, a group of volunteer captains support the Believe In Tomorrow Foundation. The captains and their mates take families with children experiencing lifethreatening illnesses on boating experiences on the coastal bays. The trips, lasting two to three hours, consist of sight-seeing, fishing, exploring the shores of Assateague and crabbing. This year 28 families enjoyed the program during the summer months. The program is financially supported by the Ocean Pines Anglers. Boat owners interested in participating in the program, can contact Budd Heim at 410-726-1968 or Mary Brown at 410-245-2266. Pictured, from right, Budd, Ken Thompson, Scott Carstairs, Chuck Eder, Paul Fohner, Fred Stiehl, Jim Rorke, Ricky and Lanie Kerrigan, Bob Woodard, Carl Brown, John Dilworth, and Joan and John O'Dell. Not Pictured: Steve Fingles, Jimmy and MaryAnn Atchison, and Claude Lewis.
NHS INDUCTION
The Charles R. Jenkins Chapter of the National Honor Society at Worcester Preparatory School inducted 27 new members on Nov. 3. Pictured, in front, from left, are Assistant Head of School/Head of Upper School Mike Grosso, Koda Bauer, Esi Mehilli, Moorea Phillips, Caitlin Williams, Claire Windrow, Elaina Elrick, Izzy Huber, Dylan Simons, Senior Class Sponsor Elizabeth Nally and Head of School Dr. John McDonald; second row: Hunter Simons, Natasha Richter, Natalie Chadwell, Vanesska Hall, Mia Lovitt, Emma Crivella, Will Mumford and Carson Rayne; third row: Luke Hopkins, Sara Freih, Ansley Gardner, Madilyn Nechay, Ava Conaway and Summer Vent; and in back: Cole Campbell, Dylan McGovern, Max Halle and Adam Hafez. Not pictured: Lebby Becker.
PROGRAM TALK
The Worcester County Garden Club recently had a presentation by Lisa Massie, DPT, about her “Evolving with Motion” program, which promotes physical therapy and wellness. Members were given tips on how to prevent injuries when gardening. Pictured, from left, are Worcester County Garden Club First Vice President Joan LaHayne, Dr. Massie, and Worcester County Garden Club President Deb Young.
NICE PICK
Worcester Preparatory School’s first grade class learned about local agriculture and wildlife while on a field trip recently to Groundworks Farm in Pittsville, and Trap Pond State Park in Laurel, Delaware. The students picked and tasted snap peas and harvested carrots at the farm. At the park, they visited the nature center and participated in “Tracks and Trace” program. Pictured is Camden Haley.
SUPPLY COLLECTION
Members of the Worcester Prep Upper School Volunteers Club donated their time on Nov. 6 at the Giant in Millville, Delaware, to collect supplies for Diakonia, the homeless shelter in West Ocean City. In just two hours, they filled an SUV with a variety of supplies including paper and canned goods as well as other items, that were later delivered to Diakonia. Pictured are Volunteers Club members Jackson Fernley, Sara Freih, Isabella Borsoni, Esi Mehilli, Izzy Huber and Elaina Elrick. Not pictured: Claire Windrow.
ART PROJECT
Another painted utility box under the Ocean City Development Corporation’s Public Art Program has been completed in downtown Ocean City by artist Kacie Neeb of the Art League of Ocean City. This public art project is located on Dorchester Street, just east of S. Philadelphia Avenue in downtown Ocean City. This box is painted with a OC Beach Patrol theme as it is located at the entrance to the organization’s headquarters parking lot. Delmarva Power provided approval to the OCDC to use this utility box as part of its Public Art Program. PPG Paints of Eighth Street donated paint and paint supplies.
Annual freezing plunge into Atlantic starting at noon behind Princess Royale
(Dec. 9, 2022) The 29th annual Penguin Swim is set for Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, and will take place once again on the beach and in the ocean behind the Princess Royale at 91st Street.
Individuals and teams are invited to join in the fundraising. Participants who register on or before Dec. 10 will receive an official 2023 AGH Penguin Swim short-sleeve T-shirt for their $25 registration fee.
Shirts for participants who register after Dec. 10 will be available, while supplies last.
Individual participants who raise or donate $100 or more will also be eligible to receive an official 2023 AGH Penguin Swim long-sleeve Tshirt, while supplies last.
Participants can register online now to start collecting donations. To view this year’s shirts, or to register, visit www.aghpenguinswim.org.
All participants are required to register either online or in person and check in on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day to receive a wristband to gain access to the swim area. Advance online registration is recommended.
Participants are encouraged to come to pre-registration and advance check-in at the Princess Royale from 2-4 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.
Avoid long lines on event day and pick up wristbands and shirts early. Participants will also receive an additional Penguin Swim item during advance check-in.
Event-day registration and checkin will begin at 9 a.m., ending promptly at 11:30 a.m., with the main event at noon on the beach at 91st Street.
The time in between will be chock full of fun activities the whole family will enjoy, including costume contests, face painting and mermaids.
The Bull on the Beach team will parade down the beach at 11:45 a.m. from 94th Street to the swim area in front of the Princess Royale. Spectators are welcome.
The awards ceremony will take place in the atrium immediately following the swim.
Special recognition awards will be given to oldest and youngest penguins, and the participant who traveled the furthest.
Trophies for first, second and third place will be awarded to those who raise the most money in divisions for: Adults (19 & Over); Youth (18 & Under); Teams/Businesses; Community Groups/Organizations; Youth/Family.
Penguin Swim Event Committee and Co-Chairs are Michael Cylc and Ryan Kirby.
After the swim, the 1 p.m. RavensSteelers game will be on a big screen in the atrium.
Food and drink specials at the atrium bar may include beer, wine, soda, wings, chicken tenders, pizza, soups, and sandwiches. Enjoy complimentary coffee and hot chocolate.
Unable to attend? No problem. Register online for the Cyber Swim, then take an ice-cold dip wherever you are and post a photo or video of your personal virtual Penguin Swim on social media using #OCPenguinSwim.
Make sure the post is public so event organizers can see it
Find the Penguin Swim on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Participants can register for the cyber swim on the event website and pay an additional $10 fee per participant to cover costs to have their Tshirts shipped to them.
Call Laura Powell at the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation office at 410-641-9671 or go to www.aghpenguinswim.org for more information.
Proceeds from the event, gathered through corporate sponsorships and participant fundraising, support the strategic plans undertaken by Atlantic General Hospital to uphold their mission to improve individual and community health. Atlantic General Hospital is a 501(c)3 organization.
Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties in Maryland, and Sussex County, Delaware, since May 1993.
Built by the commitment and generosity of a dedicated community, the hospital’s state-of-the-art facility in Berlin combines compassion and expertise with the latest in technology and services.
Atlantic General Health System, its network of more than 25 primary care provider and specialist offices, cares for residents and visitors throughout the region.
For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.
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