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Gym property purchase goes to final stage Council OKs $1.2 million for parcel on 67th Street
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COVER GIRLS Grinning mermaid dolls inside World of Toys in downtown Berlin keep shoppers’ spirits warm even on cold December days. The sprawling, 4,800square-foot shop features several rows of colorful dolls and stuffed animals, not to mention plenty of unique toys, games, puzzles and books.
Storm drain work digs up problems Cleaning effort unearths age-related damage in half-century-old section
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) Although work to clean decades worth of dirt and debris clogging Coastal Highway storm drains is scarcely underway, state highway crews have already unearthed a section of compromised pipe that requires replacement. Charlie Gischlar, state highway media relations manager, said the discovery came about during recent routine road maintenance to remove
leaves and debris. “With all the rain we’ve had this year, we had to continually maintain and clean out those drainage inlets,” he said. With the drainage system not getting much attention over the last three decades, City Council in October allocated $100,000 from the Maryland Stormwater and Critical Area Mitigation fund to finance a comprehensive storm drain-cleaning program in conjunction with the State Highway Administration. The city has approximately 47 miles of storm drains with more than 2,700 catch basins/junction boxes and 335-outfall locations. The SHA
owns and maintains Coastal Highway, Philadelphia Avenue and Baltimore Avenue, plus the associated storm drain systems. The project is intended to remove sediment buildup inside drainage pipes and catch basin drop bottoms, which are meant to provide space below outlet pipes to trap debris, along with numerous outfall pipes that appear, at least partially, blocked. Gischlar said the damaged pipe came to light after crews noticed a storm drain catch basin entirely filled with sediment on southbound Coastal Highway near 99th Street. See CREWS Page 6
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) The pieces continue to lock in place for a proposed mid-town water treatment plant after the Ocean City Council on Monday authorized spending more than $1.2 million to buy the former World Gym property on 67th Street, although immediate post-acquisition plans rem a i n unknown. The council approved on second reading an ‘I don’t support one ordinance to piece of this, which purchase the is a contractual property, provision that which contains two- requires a business freestanding be closed’ buildings Councilman with associJohn Gehrig ated parking totaling more than 12,000 square feet. Reviving talking points from the ordinance’s first reading on Dec. 3, Councilman John Gehrig again asked about the fate of the current business operator and existing structures. “So, with the contract, we’re going to evict the tenant and demo the building?” he asked. City Solicitor Guy Ayres said the decision at hand would only satisfy the resort’s contractual obligations, with the seller responsible for any eviction proceedings. “We can’t ratify it for the seller,” he said. “They’ll do that when they sign.” In September, council voted unanimously in closed session to proceed See RESORT Page 10
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(Dec. 21, 2018) With the holiday spirit circulating throughout the community for several weeks, the Town of Ocean City is reminding citizens that town administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Dec. 24, and Tuesday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. There will be no trash collection on Tuesday, Dec. 25. Tuesday’s trash will be picked up on Wednesday, Dec. 26. In addition, the City Clerk’s office will not be processing passport applications from Dec. 20-28. Also beginning Dec. 26, the Town of Ocean City will once again provide See OC Page 4
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OC Christmas, New Year’s events, services Continued from Page 3 a free Christmas tree drop-off site at the 100th Street Municipal Parking Lot. Trees can be placed in the northeast corner of the 100th Street lot Dec. 26 through Jan. 15. Remove all tinsel, ornaments and other non-wooden items from the tree. Trees collected at the site are taken to the county landfill where they are recycled. Citizens should also be reminded that Town of Ocean City administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jan.1, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. No trash collection will be offered on Tuesday, Jan. 1, however; Tuesday’s trash will be collected on Wednesday, Jan. 2. Also modifying their normal schedule for the holiday is the Town of
Ocean City’s Transportation Department, which will offer free bus service from 6 a.m. on Dec. 31 to 6 a.m. on Jan. 1. On Dec. 31, bus services will run every 20 minutes from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and every 10 minutes from 6 p.m. until 4 a.m. on Jan. 1. Buses on New Year’s Day will also run every 20 minutes from 4 a.m. until 7 a.m., at which time they will resume a normal winter service schedule of every 40 minutes. Along with free bus services, the Town of Ocean City will be hosting a free fireworks show on New Year’s Eve to celebrate the beginning of 2019 and the conclusion of the 26th Annual Winterfest of Lights. The show will begin promptly at midnight and will be accompanied by musical entertainment, warm hot chocolate (for a small fee) and the op-
portunity to ride the Winterfest of Lights prior to midnight. Hours for Winterfest will be extended until 12 a.m. to allow visitors to travel through the winter paradise of lights. The New Year’s Eve festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. inside the Winterfest Pavilion, with the celebration continuing on until midnight at Northside Park. The festivities will continue on New Year’s Day as Mayor Rick Meehan and members of the Ocean City council treat residents and visitors to a free concert at the Performing Arts Center. After a brief meet-and-greet with Ocean City elected officials, the 2019 New Year’s Day Concert will feature performances by Bryan Russo and the Cardinal Shehan School Choir from Baltimore. The event is scheduled from 1 p.m.
to 3 p.m. on New Year’s Day and residents and visitors will be able to meet the mayor and City Council members from 1 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. The Performing Arts Center doors will open at that time for seating and the concert will start at 1:45 p.m. with Russo opening the show. Tickets will not be issued, as seating will be first come first serve.
Wor. County gov’t Christmas, New Year’s schedule
(Dec. 21, 2018) The following Worcester County Government offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 24-25, and Tuesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays: The Worcester County Government Center and Cape Isle of Wight satellite offices, Worcester County Recreation Center, the County Library, Central Landfill in Newark, and the Home Owner Convenience Centers in Berlin, Pocomoke, and Snow Hill. The County Library, including all five branches, will be closed Dec. 2425. The Library will also close at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31, and will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 1. Shore Spirits Retail Liquor Store in Pocomoke will be open Dec. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. In addition, the Worcester County Recreation Center will be open on the following hours between Christmas and New Year’s Day as follows: Dec. 26, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Dec. 27, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Dec. 28 from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 29, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Dec. 31, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Worcester County Government staff wish one and all a safe and happy holiday season. For more information on Worcester County Government hours of operation, contact Kim Moses, public information officer, at 410-632-1194.
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Lost beach revenue grabs council attention Three franchise contracts for photographs, vehicle vending, umbrella rentals
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) Reduced revenues from beach franchise contracts for photos, umbrella rentals and, potentially, ice cream merchants, set off alarm bells during the Ocean City Council meeting on Monday. City Clerk Diana Chavis reviewed an upcoming bid solicitation for the 2019-2022 Vehicle Vending Franchise agreement, which permits one operator with six motorized vehicles to sell food and frozen treats in neighborhood areas and ocean side blocks north of 18th Street. Chavis said the current four-year agreement with Georgeo’s Water Ice, at a yearly rate of $32,100, expires Dec. 31. Bids for the new contract are due by Feb. 11 and will be opened the following day during a council work session.
“They’re permitted to vend prepackaged, prepared food and beverage items,” she said. After confirming with Chavis the vehicle vending contact terms were void of minimum bid amounts, Councilman Tony DeLuca suggested including a rate schedule to, at least, maintain current returns. “As you look at the next two items, beach photography [and] beach equipment rentals, there’s kind of a pattern of loss of revenue,” he said. “The beach isn’t becoming less crowded and it’s generating less revenue.” Focusing on the vehicle vending contact, Chavis said based on fielding several inquiries there may be competition for the franchise. “You might have two bids to consider,” she said. Mayor Rick Meehan, who echoed DeLuca’s sentiments, noted the ideal time to amend contract details is prior to releasing bid solicitations. “As we’ve been experiencing with bids we’ve done lately, there’s been
Co. residents can dispose of Christmas trees for free (Dec. 21, 2018) The Solid Waste Division of Worcester County will host its annual collection of Christmas trees through Jan. 15. Area residents can drop off Christmas trees at the Central Landfill in Newark and the Berlin, Pocomoke and Snow Hill Homeowners Convenience Centers at no cost. Businesses and organizations
that sold trees will not be permitted to drop off trees at the convenience centers, but may take them to the Central Landfill where applicable tipping fees will be assessed. The trees will be ground into mulch for use at the Central Landfill. For more info, contact Recycling Coordinator Mike McClung at 410-632-3177.
some recommendations for changes,” he said. “As time passes things change.” Councilman Matt James proposed holding off inserting a rate schedule into contract details, noting the council could include a rate schedule in a subsequent bid. “We don’t have to accept bids we’re not happy with,” he said. “I’d like to see what it brings first, instead of suggesting a minimum bid and getting a few bids at that minimum number.” Retaining the revenue focus, DeLuca reiterated the beach photography and equipment rental renewal rates are below par. “Beach photographers is $1.1 million short in revenue and the beach equipment rental is down $37,870 per year [and] that’s revenue that’s declining on the beach,” he said. “This would be the third one, so I throw caution out there that we … look at this.” Councilwoman Mary Knight said, without establishing fiscal parameters, the solicitation may garner bids lower than the current rate Council President Lloyd Martin said the best course of action would be holding cards close to the vest until more dealing is done. “If you’ve had some calls and … interest in this, it may be bringing more than what we think we’re going to get,”
he said. James remained in line with that perspective. “That’s the point of the bid process to see what the market brings,” he said. The council voted 6-0, with Councilman Dennis Dare absent, to solicit vehicle vending bids without, at least for now, including a minimum bid amount. Conjectured reductions fleshed out further when Chavis reviewed subpar results from a Dec. 5 auction for beach equipment rental franchises from 85th to 146th Streets. “Overall, including the first term renewals, we’re looking at a decrease of about 10 percent for the north end parcels,” she said. Chavis said of the 18 parcels included, a pair were renewed for ten percent above present rates, with the remaining lot auctioned for a total of $148,700, representing a 12 percent drop off. “There was a single bidder for seven of the 16 parcels, so, with little competition they were substantially lower at the north end,” she said. Chavis said the 18 parcels were auctioned for a total of $158,930 per year, or about 10 percent less than the $177,400 yearly fee collected from the See BEACH Page 8
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Continued from Page 1 “There was an issue with one of the 17-by-13-inch pipe joints,” he said. “Upon further investigation using video technology, we did discover that pipe will need to be replaced. “There’s two sections of that pipe that are damaged because of age, time and the amount of rain we’ve had this year,” he said. Gischlar said the compromised section likely dates to when Coastal Highway was expanded to four lanes more than half a century ago. “It’s basically the same age as when Coastal Highway was built, and we are starting to see the age of the infrastructure there,” he said. “Our district office ordered an aluminized pipe, which will last for up to 50 years.” With delivery pending, Gischlar said the race is now on to complete work before asphalt plants stop producing as Mother Nature delivers colder temperatures. “We have that pipe ordered and we’re hoping it comes in quickly before the asphalt plants close so we can address that issue,” he said. “We need temperatures of about 50 degrees or better to put down asphalt [but] we can go a little bit cooler than that with the base.” In light of the recent cracked pipe discovery, Gischlar said a jet-vacuum
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State Highway crews performing routine maintenance to remove leaves could scarcely fail to notice a stuffed storm drain catch basin on Coastal Highway by 99th Street, with subsequent video scoping discovering a compromised pipe section.
truck has been temporarily relocated from the SHA office in Annapolis to assist. “We’ll keep an eye on it and start devising a plan, that way if it does get further deteriorated, we can get in there and get it out rather quickly and have everything on hand,’ he said. Gischlar said crews plan to scope other drain sections with cameras to
assess structural status. “Obviously, you can’t just look through the ground and determine if something is going on down there, because oftentimes the surface looks fine,” he said. “That camera technology enables us to get … to very tiny spaces and determine if there’s any kind of deterioration or … damage with these aging pipes.”
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WYFCS launch program to assist disconnected youth
By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) is working to come to the aid of group of people who have been identified by the state as “disconnected youth” The Governor’s Office for Children said the phrase refers to a person between the ages of 16 and 24 who is not in school or working. Worcester County has the highest number of disconnected youths in Maryland, according to the Governor’s Office for Children. WYFCS Executive Director Steven Taylor said the state office is providing funding to counties across Maryland in the hopes of mitigating problems such as childhood hunger, childhood homelessness, children with incarcerated parents, and disconnected youth. WYFCS launched the program officially last week, but it’s been a process months in the making. Taylor said his team has been working to design the program and develop relationships with community members since the summer. Worcester County received $645,229 for these programs, according to Jessica Sexauer, of the county’s health department. She added that the Local Management Board, the local arm of the state’s program for children, awarded $190,000 to Worcester Youth to help fund several of those programs, and said $150,000 is designated for career development. Taylor said he hopes to help at least 30 people. He said his team will meet with
people who fit the program’s criteria, assess their needs and work to provide them with training. There will also be an assigned social worker for “additional support.” “We’ve designed a program based on how we might think we might reach this group, and the kind of supports that the might need to find a job or enroll in college for higher education,” Taylor said. “We’ll be working with them one-onone to give them the tools that they need so they can become employed and be successful employees,” Taylor said. “If we have to drive to their community and meet with them at a public place that’s more convenient for them, then we’ll do that,” Taylor said. “We don’t want transportation to be an issue for people.” Taylor said the program also would help address the larger problem of poverty in Worcester County. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation rates counties across the state on a myriad of factors including socioeconomic conditions. Out of the state’s 24 counties, Worcester County sits third from the bottom, according to the county health rankings website. “You know [a] community is really only as strong as the people within it, and the abilities of the people within it, and so the more that we build strength within our own community, the more productive, more lucrative we’ll be as a whole,” he said. To that end, Taylor emphasized the need to entice people to remain here, See DISCONNECTED Page 11
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) The Ocean City Council awarded a contract for wastewater treatment plant concrete repairs, authorized purchasing property adjacent to the airport and resolved to reimburse more than $2 million for the Boardwalk access control project from future bond receipts during its meeting on Monday.
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Beach contracts pulling less loot Continued from Page 5 most recent three-year contracts. In addition to proposing awarding the bids from earlier this month, Chavis also suggested council examine increasing franchise ownership limitations from 50 to 60 percent. “It would allow one operator to own 42 parcels versus 35,” she said. “It would open the door for someone who wants to operate more parcels.” Chavis said there is a current operator who has a 50 percent ownership interest with a desire to open more parcels. “He’s at a disadvantage and can’t do that,” she said. James questioned the 10 percent loss estimate, noting the percentage changes included an outlier that skewed the tally. “Most of these parcels are down anywhere from 42 percent to 81 percent, and there is one parcel that is up 133 percent,” he said. Chavis said equipment retail franchises in mid- and downtown would
be auctioned off next year, which may yield higher returns. “Some of these parcels aren’t as valuable as others,” she said. Following a 6-0 vote to award the beach equipment franchise bids, the council addressed the ownership percentage change. Speaking earlier in the meeting, Knight said parties interested in the beach equipment contract have been in contact. “We’re down 10 percent in revenue with the reason being we have an ordinance that only allows up to 50 percent for one company,” she said. “It was brought to my attention that maybe this policy should be looked at.” Chavis said there are mixed opinions about increasing the ownership limitation percentage. Knight said the topic would be remanded for further conversation during a subsequent work session. “When you only have one bidder on eight of the parcels, it tells you some-
thing,” she said. “We should look at all these polices.” The council also voted 6-0 to award one of two beach photographers franchise contract to Jonathan Cameron for $152,500 annually, with the fouryear contract totaling $610,000. “This is a two-franchise system and one operator can hold both franchises, which has been the case for the past eight years,” Chavis said. The council opened Cameron’s bid, the only one received, during its work session on Dec. 3.and remanded the offer for staff review. “He has worked with [prior operator] Pat McLaughlin for 18 years, managing as well, so he’s very familiar with the franchise,” she said. “He and his wife, Samantha, will be continuing the telescope pictures tradition with this one franchise.” Each franchise permits operators to employ 15 photographers and to this point no decision has been made regarding the other beach photography contract.
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By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) Once again, the Worcester County Commissioners and the Town of Ocean City will sit down to discuss the possibility of a tax differential for the resort to reflect county services resort property owners help pay for, but don’t use. In what almost has become an annual tradition for the two governments, the mayor and City Council asked for a meeting, and the commissioners, who reviewed the request Tuesday, agreed. In a letter to the commissioners,
Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan formally asked the county to establish a rate differential for Ocean City taxpayers in the 2020 fiscal year budget. To back up his claim for tax relief for resort property owners, Meehan cited a 2016 Worcester County study that broke out, by dollar value, county services that are duplicated by the city. He added, however, that past discussions between the two governments failed to produce a “mutually agreeable model.” “We would suggest that this year’s discussions include ways to work together to share additional expenses
and develop an economic strategy … to grow our economic future,” Meehan said in a memo. Harold Higgins, the county’s chief administrative officer, said Ocean City’s request met the budget deadline of 180 days before the county budget must be approved. Commissioner Jim Bunting made a motion to approve sending the letter agreeing to a meeting, and was seconded by Commissioner Bud Church. The commissioners voted in favor of the motion 6-1, with Commissioner Joe Mitrecic dissenting.
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CITY COUNCIL BRIEFS Continued from Page 7 Maccari submitted the lowest bid among three received, coming in about $5,000 under one and more than $50,000 less than the other. “For the record, we do have past experience with that company and they have an excellent record,” he said. The council opened three sealed bids during its work session on Dec. 11. The repairs were budgeted at $40,000 as a wastewater department expense.
Airport property The council approved on second reading spending $190,000, with all but 5
percent reimbursed, to purchase property adjacent to the Ocean City Municipal Airport on Sinepuxent Road by a 6-0 vote, with Councilman Dennis Dare absent. The council unanimously approved on first reading an ordinance to buy the sixacre parcel at 12327 Sinepuxent Road during its meeting on Dec. 3. The property’s acquisition was required by the Federal Aviation Administration related to the required removal of off-site obstructions. The airport master plan designated purchasing the land, which is located within an area reserved for airplane approaches, to perform tree removal. The city’s offer was recently accepted
by the seller. The property was appraised for $170,000 on Oct. 26. The parcel purchase price is $160,000, with $30,000 for appraisal and technical fees. The project is eligible for grants with future FAA reimbursement of 90 percent, plus 5 percent from the Maryland Aviation Administration, with the city’s end cost tallying $9,500.
Boardwalk project The council also unanimously passed a resolution intent to reimburse more than $2 million for the Boardwalk access control project’s second phase, which is
scheduled for completion prior to Memorial Day Weekend in 2019. City Solicitor Guy Ayres said for the city to reimburse funding from bonded projects there are federal guidelines. Ayres said IRS regulations require the city to follow a strict process when it advances money to a project that will be subdivided and ultimately paid for through bond sales. “In this particular project we expect the bonds not to exceed $2,053,239,” he said. The council followed a comparable path when it adopted a resolution to reimburse $250,000 for the Boardwalk project design work during its meeting on Aug. 20.
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Ocean City Council’s approved on second reading an ordinance to purchase the former World Gym building on 67th Street for $1.2 million during its meeting on Monday.
Resort continues to acquire land for new treatment plant Continued from Page 1 with condemnation proceedings for 107-109 67th Street parcel, which is currently operated as the 67th Street Gym. Three days later, the property was purchased at foreclosure auction for approximately $1.134 million by Wells Fargo Bank. In October, the three parcels at 107-109 67th Street were appraised at $1.4 million. In closed session on Nov. 5, the council voted to offer Wells Fargo Bank slightly more than $1.2 million for the property. Responding to Gehrig’s question regarding the property’s existing structures during the Dec. 3 meeting, City Manager Doug Miller said at that point the contract included a provision for demolishing both buildings and designated the parcels for parking prior to beginning construction on the water treatment plant. Miller said those details could be revisited before finalizing the purchase contract. On Monday, Gehrig, while voicing support for the purchase, expressed continued reservations over eliminating an existing business. “We should give them the time to find a new location,” he said. “We don’t need this parcel for, potentially, five years.” Ayres said the contract obligates the seller to assure premises are vacated, and that is still underway. “I know from conversations I’ve had that there’s another entity that’s interested in going in there,” he said. “We’ll probably need to get the existing tenant out if that individual doesn’t leave anyway [which] I’m led to believe he’s going to, but who knows.” Gehrig stressed his lone contract concern was all about business. “I don’t support one piece of this, which is a contractual provision that requires a business be closed,” he said. Noting Gehrig’s absence at the council work session last Tuesday, Councilman Matt James said additional steps were taken to remedy the issue. “There was some direction given to
Guy that may resolve your concern,” he said. Mayor Rick Meehan said the city is attempting to negotiate with the current tenant and is awaiting a response following recent inquiries from Ayres. “The reason the bank foreclosed was they defaulted on their mortgage … and they’re three years behind on real estate taxes for both the city and county, which is an expense to our taxpayers,” he said. Zeke’s World LLC, which had previously operated the World Gym location, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in June 2016, with liabilities up to $10 million and no more than $500,000 in assets. Meehan also confirmed with Ayres that finalizing the contract would not affect any discussions. “The door is open for us to negotiate,” he said. Also reviving questions and reservations expressed during the Dec. 3 meeting was resident Tony Christ. “It came up first to the public two weeks ago in a first reading,” he said. Highlighting a city code provision granting a 60-day grace period between ordinance first and second readings, Christ asked the council to delay voting to allow residents additional time to digest the proposed purchase. “What would be lost by allowing a little time to pass so many of us might understand what’s occurring?” he said. “Right now, it appears council is rushing this through during the holidays.” Earlier in the meeting, Meehan, seemingly aware of the criticism, defended the transaction’s timing. “The reason it’s happening during this particular time period is because this is when the foreclosure process … took place and that’s the only reason,” he said. If finalized, the purchase would be the city’s latest property acquisition in the vicinity, following its $795,000 purchase of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8296 on 66th Street last October.
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Under the watchful gaze of St. Nick, West Ocean City resident Nathan Simm, 6, hands first lady Melania Trump a copy of “Oliver the Ornament” by Todd Zimmermann, during a Christmas book reading at Children’s National Health System last Thursday.
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) Lightly-seasoned political lobbyist Nathan Simm, 6, who lives in West Ocean City with his mother, Shannon, made another trek to D.C. last week, but this time, instead of rubbing elbows with congressional leaders, he shook hands with first lady Melania Trump … and Santa Claus. As an infant in 2013, Nathan had his right leg amputated as a result of fibular hemimelia, a birth defect that results in partial or total fibula bone loss.
The past few years, mother and son have visited Capitol Hill to lobby Congress as part of Limb Loss Awareness Month, which was launched by the Amputee Coalition of America in 2010 to seek improved insurance coverage for prosthetic wearers. The agenda altered a bit last Thursday when Simm was invited to accompany Mrs. Trump during a Christmas book reading at Children’s National Health System, an annual tradition started by first lady Bess Truman in the See SIMM Page 19
Disconnected youth focused on Continued from Page 7 even though many young people find they must go elsewhere because of greater employment opportunities beyond this area. “We really need to change that, and keep our brightest people here in the county, and give them opportunities so that we can build greater strength within the county, within the community,” Taylor said. In reference to the area’s business
community, Taylor said there’s an opportunity to cultivate a partnership. He said young people could gain employment exposure through apprenticeships, and businesses can gain employees to grow their businesses. “They expressed interest in this as well because … they are willing to take these individuals on and help them with the skills that we’ve been teaching, help them grow and become good employees with that company,” he said.
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Wor. OKs sectional rezoning on Route 589
By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) After a lengthy legal presentation and comments from members of the public, the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the rezoning of a block of properties on Race Track Road from estate to commercial. Representing five properties along the western edge of the road, near the Ocean Downs Casino on the opposite side, Attorney Mark Cropper asked that the zoning designation be changed from E-1 Estate District to C-2 or C-1 Commercial District. The Worcester County Planning
Commission considered the rezoning earlier this year and noted at the time that the properties were originally zoned agricultural but were later changed to the estate designation to serve as a transition zone between urban and suburban development. That designation, however, was recommended for elimination in the 2006 comprehensive plan, but that never happened, and Cropper said enough time had passed since then that action should be taken. “Twelve years is long enough,” he said. Planning department Deputy Director Phyllis Wimbrow and Zoning Ad-
ministrator Jennifer Keener, however, expressed concerns with home expansion, traffic and the lack of adequate water and sewer capabilities. Steve Raco, representing the Ocean Downs Casino in Ocean Pines, echoed the area’s lack of water and sewer service, and said the casino would not provide access to its services. Ocean City resident Donald Giancoli stressed the need for a well thought-out course of action. He also cited Route 589’s increasingly heavy traffic conditions. “To come in here and talk about a rezoning without a traffic study, that does-
n’t make sense to me as a property owner here in Worcester County,” he said. Commissioner Jim Bunting amended the request to narrow the rezoning to the specific properties Cropper represented and not the adjacent land. The commissioners approved the change, 5-2, with Commissioners Joshua Nordstrom and Chip Bertino dissenting. It was unclear why Nordstrom opposed the vote, but Bertino said his reservations were related to traffic conditions and the possible need to widen surrounding roads.
AGH water, sewer reclassification approved By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) A request to reclassify the water and sewer systems of a proposed Atlantic General Hospital outpatient center for the Ocean Pines area was approved by the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday. The site is located at on Racetrack Road, just south of the southern gate to Ocean Pines, according to the project description. The proposal aims “to change the designation for the properties from W-6/S-6
(no planned service) to W-1/S-1 (planned to be served within two years).” The potential property consists 98,964 square feet of designated space for “medical offices serving different medical specialties,” according to a public hearing notice. Director of Environmental Programs Robert Mitchell said the county Planning Commission recommended approval of the developer’s amendment request in November and that request appeared to be consistent with the comprehensive plan.
Mitchell added the space would also require 34 equivalent dwelling units, according to a public hearing memo. Following Mitchell’s presentation, attorney Hugh Cropper IV said a national medical campus developer will be responsible for building the facility, and will then lease it to Atlantic General Hospital. “Our plans are quite far along,” Cropper said. Cropper said attention would be paid to any environmentally sensitive matters. When the hearing was opened for public comment, no one approached.
“I assure you it’s going to be a very attractive building sort of in the character of Atlantic General Hospital, but keeping with the agricultural tradition under the design plan,” Cropper said. “Every effort will be made to preserve existing forests on site as it is right now.” Cropper went onto say there “will be enough [trees] preserved on site to meet the threshold.” Commissioner Jim Bunting made the motion to approve the reclassification amendment, which was seconded by Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic.
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County emergency services director to retire
(Dec. 21, 2018) Worcester County Emergency Services Director Fred Webster will retire effective Dec. 30, after 17 years of public service to the community. Webster joined WCES as the assistant director in 2002. Then in 2013 the Commissioners promoted him to direct the department. In his role as WCES director, Webster leads the 911 Communications Center and directs all aspects of emergency management operations, including disaster planning, response and recovery. Webster could also be found in the field as a member of the Worcester County Special Hazards Response Team (Hazmat). He also oversaw the Information Technology Division until it became
a stand-alone department in July 2018. During severe weather events, Webster often served as the face and voice on many local television and radio stations to bring storm updates and information on how residents should prepare for storms. Fred Webster In addition to his duties in Worcester County, he was a Maryland Emergency Management Association Conference Planning Committee member, serving briefly as treasurer and then as secretary from 2006-2015. He also chaired the Delmarva Emergency Task Force, a committee of emer-
gency managers from across the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. Prior to 2015, he served as co-chair of the Exercise & Training Committee of the Task Force. He currently serves as secretary of the Maryland Association of Counties Emergency Managers. During his career, Webster was instrumental in instructing the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch Basic Telecommunicator classes and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Emergency Response Team program in Worcester County. He also oversaw the renovation of the 911 Center and Emergency Operations Center in Snow Hill, and upgrading of the 911 phone system in both the
county’s primary 911 Center and the purchase of new 911 Center equipment in Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Berlin, Pocomoke, and the Maryland State Police Barrack in Berlin, with funding provided by the State of Maryland. Webster will pass the torch to incoming Director Billy Birch. “Worcester County is incredibly fortunate to have such a highly qualified leadership team,” Commission President Diana Purnell said. “Webster has played a major role in that team, and I look forward to working with Birch in this new capacity.” Call Kim Moses, county public information officer, at 410-632-1194 for more information.
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New Showell begins build
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) Construction crews working on the new Showell Elementary School will begin laying concrete and reinforced steel within the next 30 days, and will add four additional pre-kindergarten classrooms to the site plan. The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a bid alternative for the four additional classrooms to accommodate the current Showell enrollment for half day pre-kindergarten programs. Superintendent Lou Taylor approached the commissioners requesting approval because of the possibility that the State of Maryland will mandate all-day pre-kindergarten in all the state’s public schools.
The additional project will cost $966,362. Eleven of the 13 Showell contractors confirmed the costs submitted back in June. “It is our strong belief that execution of bid alternative #1 will provide the students of Showell Elementary the instructional spaces required for the future all day prekindergarten mandate,” Taylor said. “It is also our belief that now is the time to execute the bid alternative in order to eliminate the possibility of adding portable classrooms at the newly opened Showell Elementary School in order to accommodate the all-day pre-kindergarten mandate and to mitigate rising construction costs.” The school is projected to be completed in the Fall of 2020.
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Worcester County Board of Education members retire
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J. Douglas Dryden, center, retires from the Worcester County Board of Education after 12 years of service. Superintendent Lou Taylor, left, and President William Gordy present Dryden with a plaque and citation on Tuesday.
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) Robert A. Rothermel Jr. and J. Douglas Dryden attended their last Worcester County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, after 16 and 12 years of service, respectively. “These are just dedicated, absolutely wonderful professionals who have worked tirelessly to ensure that this board of education moved forward, that all that they did focused on the wellbeing of our students and staff and the schools in general,” President William Gordy said. “We’re truly going to miss them. We have the opportunity to thank them immensely for the work that they have done.” Rothermel served on the board for four years as president and three as vice president. Dryden has served as vice president as well for one year. Both board members decided not to run for re-election this year. “It was an honor to serve 16 years with the board of education,” Rother-
mel said. “Prior to that, I served the Town of Ocean City nearly 12 years in public service. Nearly 30 years of my life has been serving the public, and I’m honored to have done it. It’s time to spend more time with my family and the business that we’ve been growing. Thank you all so very much.” Both men were presented with an award thanking them for their many years of service to Worcester County Public Schools. “Over the years, I’ve made some questionable decisions, but the best decision I ever made, I married a schoolteacher,” Dryden said. “The second great decision is I chose to run for board of education. It’s been a very rewarding experience for me. I know the education I received in Worcester County schools has served me well in my life. I enjoyed working with all of my colleagues, and it’s been a great pleasure.” Starting in January, Bill Buchanan and Todd Ferrante will take their places.
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Robert A. Rothermel Jr. retires from the Board of Education after 16 years, including four years as president. Rothermel accepts an award from Superintendent Lou Taylor, left, and President William Gordy, right, with his family in attendance on Tuesday.
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OCES named Maryland Blue Ribbon School By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) Ocean City Elementary School has been named a Blue Ribbon School of excellence by the Maryland State Superintendent of Schools. It is one of six schools in the state to be recognized as a Blue Ribbon School, according to Superintendent Lou Taylor, who announced the recognition at the board of education meeting on Tuesday. “A week and a half ago, I was notified by the state superintendent of
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of Schools said in a press release. “Maryland’s Blue Ribbon honorees and their communities build a strong support system, giving our students the tools they need to succeed. Congratulations to our Blue Ribbon Schools.” The schools will be invited by the U.S. Department of Education to apply to be National Blue Ribbon Schools. With underwriting and gift sponsors, each school will receive a Maryland Blue Ribbon Flag, a monetary prize, $1000 in office supplies, interactive technology equipment, and a school Congratulations Party. A dinner in Annapolis will be held in honor of the winning schools on March 11. On that date, each Blue Ribbon School will be honored by the Maryland House of Delegates and the Senate.
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We’re excited to announce Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, was ranked “Highest Overall Satisfaction for Repeat Home Buyers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms” in the J.D. Power 2018 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction StudySM.
The study, now in its 11th year, measured satisfaction with the nation’s largest real estate companies among customers in four segments: first-time buyers; repeat buyers; first-time sellers; and repeat sellers. Overall satisfaction was tracked on a 1,000-point scale across four factors of the home-buying experience: agent/salesperson; real estate company office; closing process; and variety of additional services. Among repeat home buyers, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices scored 874 out of a possible 1,000 points, performing particularly well in the agent/sales person category among others. “Our Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network represents top-quality service and representation across the U.S. and in Berlin, London and other parts of the world,” said Gino Blefari, CEO and president of the network.
“The ranking ‘highest for repeat home buyer satisfaction’ says a lot about our network agents and brokerages,” Blefari added. “In simple terms, clients experienced our network’s service and expertise, successfully navigated the real estate process, and returned for another transaction. Our network agents earn repeat business and that is the true mark of quality service.” Thanks! Jay Wise TEAM Leader/ REALTOR® Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty
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New Worcester Tech HVAC program
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) A new program at Worcester Technical High School aims to motivate students, provide them with real life lessons and help promote the trade industry. Principal Tom Zimmer and teacher Tracey Lewis presented the trades’ courses program to the board of education on Tuesday, citing the field’s importance. “As principal at Stephen Decatur High School, I always knew about the STEM programs going on [at Worcester Tech],” Zimmer said. “And it is my goal to also put the trades out front as well, because there is a need for the trades and we have many students in this county who would benefit from that.” Lewis teaches the HVAC/R program (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration). Since he
began teaching at the school three years ago, Lewis knew he wanted to help prepare his students for the real world. “A lot of the kids that come through with trades … they don’t go off to college,” Lewis said. “And as soon as they they’re done with their high school career, they’re off into the real world. There [is] such a disconnect with students these days of the social aspect of being a good service provider.” The HVAC teacher goes on to describe himself as a coach instead of teacher. “The definition of a teacher is the one who teaches, which kind of left me hanging,” Lewis said. “I like the definition of a coach much, much better. The definition of a coach is a tutor conveying to students through experiments and examination. So that’s what we’re trying to prepare these
students for … is this examination. We’re giving them visual aspect of what is happening with life. “I could sit back and I could teach behind a desk every day to students and they will be bored out of their mind,” he continued. “I would much rather build a community and a family of people that come together.” Lewis’s program includes positive reinforcement and guiding the students in the right direction. The program also aims to provide students who plan to attend a trade school by focusing on real world situations and to help them improve their social skills, which are not typically highlighted, but are an important skill for any career. “It might not be the knowledge of the content or whatever, but just knowing how to deal with people [is crucial],” Lewis said.
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Whaleyville man arrested for car break-ins
By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) A 44-year-old Whaleyville man was arrested in connection with several vehicle break-ins in Berlin during the last several of months, the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday. Joseph Brian Moseley was charged
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vagabond, according to the bureau. Moseley was taken into custody by the sheriff’s office on Monday, following an investigation involving the Berlin Police Department and WCBI. He is awaiting trial. Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing last month said about a dozen thefts from vehicles had occurred in
the town since late September. All of the vehicles were reportedly unlocked. Downing, at the time, said thefts were also up in Ocean Pines, Salisbury and Fruitland. He said the string of break-ins was typical of the holiday season and urged residents to report any unusual activity to police.
Man killed in crash on Route 589 near Pines By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) A single-vehicle crash on Route 589 on Monday claimed the life of a passenger, and charges are reportedly pending against the driver, according to Maryland State Police. The crash victim was said to be a 25year-old man, but his identity was withheld until next of kin could be notified.
Police said the driver was a 30-year-old Worcester County man, but did not release other identifying information because charges have not been ruled out. Police responded to the crash before noon on Monday at the intersection of Racetrack and Beauchamp roads. The lone vehicle involved, a Ford F150 truck, was traveling north on Racetrack Road just south of Beauchamp
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Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is…
Dear Santa, My name is Trinity. I have been fair on the good side and good. My list. 1. Legos 2. books/bean and Ivy 3. big sqinshs 4. boots/brown with white inside. Be safe.
Dear Santa, • tablet • Otterbox tablet case (rose gold) • Paints. Pink, green, blue, yellow, purple, brown • Art easel (table top) • Art canvas and paper • Minecraft lego sets • Puzzle Stuffed animal Thank you for all the presents last year. I will be leaving cookies and milk for you. I hop you have a great Christmas and Please tell all the raindeer I said hi. I will also be leving some snacks for the rain deer. Can you also tell them I said Merry Christmas and I also wish you a Merry Christmas. Sincerely, Gabriella V. Dear Santa clause, I have been a good girl. I want for Christmas Squishes Mini flip a Zoo Clay Fancy Coloring book Babyalive Food/clothes Big high chair Toy dog See DEAR Page 26
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Dear Santa, I’ve been very good this year… Continued from Page 25 Big hatchimal Boy baby alive Dr. Seuss books Barbies with House Emoji pillow Sleeping bag HoHo Merry Christmas Love, Hailey J.
Dear Santa, My name is Bryn. I am 3 years old. I have been very good girl this year. Some of the nice things I’ve don are: I love Barley and I play with him. I play with LOL dolls. I listen at school. My Christmas wish list is: 1. Squishies – rainbow, unicorn & poopy ones 2. LOL Dolls – Bon Bon 3. An unicorn!!! REAL ONE Love, Bryn Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 16 year old. This year, I have been good some of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is clothes and Apple watch. And I promise to leave out soy milk for you! (I’m lactose intolerant.) Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Kelsey P.S. Please say “Hi” to an elf for me!
Dear Santa, Iv’e been very good this year. I only
want a few this year. I REALLY want this callmehbob and echantress roblox toys. I also want a real robot cat. Thank you Santa, From Grace. My elfs are Chooch and Smartie. Dear Santa, Things that I want for X-mas 2018 • Polly Pocket toys! (and the room)! • Slime (Glue, color, contanors, etc) • Fake snow for slime • Lego Friends! • teacher set • spy and dotor sets • crafts • projet MC2 toys! • gift cards • num num snackables silly shakes • borad games! • Toys for summer (my des) • Fitbit for Kids • The Flash thing like pictures etc. • Any thing you want to give me! Thank you for Every thing you do for us! Have a Merry Christmas! From: Sofia K.
Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 46 year old. This year, I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is wedding for me and see my boyfriends family & my boyfriend.
And I promise to leave out cookies for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Shelly P.S. Please say “Hi” to Brad & Jessie for me!
Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 5 years old. This year, I have been good some of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is dinosaur and nerf gun. And I promise to leave out cookies & milk for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Austin P.S. Please say “Hi” to Santa for me!
Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 13 year old. This year, I have been good most of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is fitbit and pens. And I promise to leave out cookies/Gatorade for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Grace P.S. Please say “Hi” to Mrs. Claus for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 5 years old. This year, I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is 4 wheeler and nerf guns. And I promise to leave out cookies
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Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 4 years old. This year, I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is hot wheels and Beyblades. And I promise to leave out cookies for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Brayden
Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 5 years old. This year, I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is Baby Alive and Barbie swimming pool. And I promise to leave out milk for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Nevaeh P.S. Please say “Hi” to the elves for me!
Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 9 years old. This year, I have been good all of the time. What I wold like most this Christmas is IPhone and Karoke Machine. And I promise to leave out cookies See DEAR Page 27
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Dear Santa, For Christmas can you please bring me… Continued from Page 26 and milk for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Morgan M. P.S. Please say “Hi” to Rudolph for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 9 years old. This year, I have been good some of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is A touch screen cromebook and A teal case for it. And I promise to leave out cookies and milk for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Sydney F. P.S. Please say “Hi” to Ollie for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 7 years old. This
year, I have been good some of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is ipad and amarican girl doll. And I promise to leave out cookies and milk for you ad carrats for the deer! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Maddie P.S. Please say “Hi” to Rudolph for me!
Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 7 years old. This year, I have been good most of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a hoverboard and Jurassic world toys. And I promise to leave out milk and cookies for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Alexis P.S. Please say “Hi” to the reindeer for me!
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NOEL Community to provide free dinner Christmas Day By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) A Christmas dinner with ham, macaroni and cheese, green beans, rolls and dessert will be served at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church on Third Street, Tuesday, Dec. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone who is homeless, unemployed, underemployed, shut-in or needs a friend during the holiday is encouraged to attend the 21st annual Christmas dinner, presented by the NOEL (Nothing Other than Eating and Loving) Community. “This is an opportunity to give back to the community,” Monica Martin, volunteer chairperson of the NOEL planning committee, said. “There are
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All invited to enjoy Christmas meal Continued from Page 27 self on fire. The ensuing blaze, just two days before Thanksgiving, took the life of church pastor Rev. David Dingwall and left church volunteer Dana Truitt critically injured with third-degree burns. For the last four years, the NOEL dinner has been held at Holy Savior Church on 17th Street. Tables will be set up in the decorated church for guests to enjoy their meals. There will be live entertainment, a visit from Santa Claus and toys for children donated by the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association. Attendees will also have the option to select from an assortment of sweet treats on the dessert table. “All are welcome to join in the partaking of food, fellowship, and fun,” Martin said. Last year, the NOEL Community provided more than 250 hot breakfast
meals to guests on Christmas Eve in addition to bags of food to prepare a Christmas dinner. They also delivered 55 hot meals to first responders and employees working for the Town of Ocean City on Christmas Day, Martin said. Carryout meals are also available. “We get volunteers from multiple [religions and churches] who help us,” Martin said. “It’s a very fun day for people of any and all ages.” Volunteers provide approximately 50 lunches every Saturday to those in need at Shepherd’s Crook year-round and they actively work with the local food pantries, shelters and social service groups in the area. Thousands of canned goods, dry goods, fruits, desserts, toiletries, clothing, paper products, cleaning supplies, baby products and other items are donated to families and individuals in need. “Worcester County is filled with many generous people who support
many charitable organizations,” Martin said. “Donations received through our annual drive prior to Christmas supports many programs including the NOEL dinner, Shepherd’s Crook, and other local food pantries.” The NOEL Community is asking for monetary and food donations. Checks can be mailed to: 302 North Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, 21842. Donations of non-perishable food and toiletries from individuals and organizations will be accepted at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church on Third Street. In addition, these items can be dropped off at the Shepherd’s Crook food pantry located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street in Ocean City, which is open every day except Sundays and Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information about the NOEL Community or the Christmas dinner, contact the parish at 410-2893453.
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Gemini, there may be something you say that seems wise at the moment, but may need to be reconsidered as days press on. It is alright to revise along the way.
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Officers, deputies and detectives from all over Worcester County and the Maryland State Police, along with 28 elementary school students, participate in the sixth annual “Shop with a Cop” event at the Berlin Walmart, last Saturday. Each child was given $100 to spend.
Worcester County children ‘Shop with a Cop’
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) State troopers, local law enforcement and area elementary school children brought the spirit of Christmas to life during the sixth annual “Shop with a Cop,” at the Berlin Walmart last Saturday. As in past years, troopers from the Berlin Barrack, along with family members and volunteers, provided a memorable shopping and bonding experience for children in Worcester County. The tradition began in 2013 after
Senior Tpr. Marlin Myers read about similar programs elsewhere in Maryland and promoted the charitable campaign to his cohorts. Lt. Earl Starner carried on the tradition this year. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for us to bond with the community and support our young people,” Starner said. “Everybody loves our kids. Obviously, it’s a good way to remind people we’re the good guys … and this year is the first year that we’ve included our law enforcement partners in Worcester County. In the past, it’s
been all troopers from other areas of the state, this year we partnered up with our law enforcement here in Worcester County.” Officers, deputies and troopers from Pocomoke, Berlin, Ocean City, the Natural Resources Department and the Sheriff’s Office participated this year. Two friendly four-legged K9 officers also helped the children shop this season. Twenty-eight elementary schoolaged children from Worcester County were selected by the Board of Education, a co-sponsored the event, to
have the opportunity to shop. “We really appreciate all the folks who donate. We’ve had people stopping us today who are shopping,” Wendy Meyers, president of the CRICKET Center, said. “It’s just nice to see a community come together to make sure kids don’t feel like they’re left behind. This time of year, often some kids don’t receive and aren’t able to give to others like some other families might be able to. It’s really important to allow them to have this experience so we thank our generous See CHILDREN Page 31
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Enjoying drink specials during Seacrets’ Customer Appreciation party at the 49th Street establishment, last Friday are Baltimore resident Chrissy Nixon, left, and Susie Nixon-Kendzie, of Kensington, Maryland.
Kelsey Towns, left, and Ericka Ray of Ocean City listen to music during the Seacrets’ Customer Appreciation party at the 49th Street establishment, last Friday.
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Salisbury resident Kate Sigman, left, and Shantara Poole, of Frederick, Maryland, hang out and enjoy the nightlife during Seacrets’ Customer Appreciation party at the 49th Street establishment, last Friday.
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Cody Wisniewski and Nancy Thumma, of Ocean City, pose for a photo during Seacrets’ Customer Appreciation party at the 49th Street venue, last Friday.
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Lighting up the night during Seacrets’ Customer Appreciation party at the 49th Street establishment, last Friday are Ocean City residents Joey Zell and Diane Schreiber.
Having cocktails during Seacrets’ Customer Appreciation party at the 49th Street bar and restaurant, last Friday, from left, are Ocean City residents Renee Wood, Tony Nocera and Kristin Hurley.
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Children tour police barrack and receive honorary badges Continued from Page 29 community.” Prior to arriving at Walmart aboard the Maryland State Police Bus, the grade school holiday shoppers convened at the barrack for a facility tour and police vehicle show-and-tell. They also received honorary Junior Maryland Trooper
Community rallies, puts on parade for boy battling cancer
By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – after a community rallied around 11-year-old cancer patient Jake Newcomer to give him a night he surely would not forget. Newcomer’s step-grandfather, Ocean Pines Police Department Lt. Greg Schoeph, said the boy’s illness prevented him from attending celebrations in Worcester County, so area residents brought a surprise parade to him. They held the Christmas parade on Dec. 13 on the street in front of Newcomer’s house outside Girdletree. Schoeph said the event exceeded Newcomer’s expectations. “Well, he was extremely surprised,” Schoeph said. Ninety-seven organizations from across the Delmarva area, as well as 200 vehicles participated in the parade for Newcomer, according to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. “You just can’t thank everybody enough,” Schoeph said. “It was a total Eastern Shore project … everybody on the shore … chipped in for this, and it’s just great.” Schoeph said Newcomer was upset because he couldn’t revel in the simple pleasures of the holidays, and told his stepfather, Aaron, “I just really want to see a parade this year.” Schoeph said that simple request got the event in motion. “[My son] reached out to Sheriff [Matt] Crisafulli, [and] they just ran with it,” Schoeph said. Schoeph expressed his appreciation to all who took the time to make this event possible. “[I‘ve] got to give credit where credit is due,” Schoeph said. Schoeph said his step-grandson was under the impression a few deputies from the Ocean Pines Police Department, as well as Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Department truck would stop by. “He just thought it was going to be me and maybe a couple deputies … [but] what it turned out to be was bigger than any other parade that went on See NEWCOMER Page 33
Badges. Each child was partnered with an officer and given $100 to spend. Worcester County Sheriff Matthew Crisafulli also participated in the event. “This is all about our kids and it’s our goal to make sure they have a wonderful Christmas experience,” Crisafulli said. “It’s about teamwork and working together to provide for Worcester County. We’re just proud to be a part of the collaboration with all the allied agencies and moving forward we continue to have strong bonds with the community to provide the best services to all of our citizens.” This event has continued over the years with the support of Walmart and the National Walmart Foundation, Harbor Marine in West Ocean City, Denovo’s Trattoria Restaurant in Ocean Pines, Chic-fil-A in West Ocean City, Atlantic Physical Therapy in Ocean Pines, the Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Women, private citizen donations, the Worcester County Board of Education, the Worcester County Health Department, the Worcester County CRICKET Center, and the men and woman, both sworn and civilian, of the Maryland State Police and local law enforcement.
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Ocean City residents Nancy and Jeff Mozal enjoy drinks and glittery holiday stickers during Duffy’s Tavern’s Christmas party in the Montego Bay Shopping Center, Saturday.
Driving down from Hagerstown to enjoy drink specials during Duffy’s Tavern’s Christmas party in the Montego Bay Shopping Center, last Saturday, from left, are Zach Weber, Jordan McNamee and Mark and Melissa Weber.
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Duffy’s Tavern staff show off various toys collected during the restaurant’s Christmas party, last Saturday.
Gathering for festive food and cheer during Duffy’s Tavern’s Christmas party in the Montego Bay Shopping Center, last Saturday, from left, are Ines and Chip Voorhees, Doug Edgerton, Lane Shoop and Ben Cooper, all of Ocean City.
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Newcomer smiles ear-to-ear while parade rolls by Continued from Page 31 this year,” Schoeph said. Schoeph said Newcomer was grinning from ear-to-ear that fateful evening. “He had the mask on and he told his grandmother … ‘nobody can tell but I’m smiling behind this,’” Schoeph said. Schoeph said Newcomer is currently undergoing treatment at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. “He’s got a long road ahead of him,” Schoeph said. Crisafulli said he wanted to use the parade to help “give Jake an experience of a lifetime.” “We felt that this was the least that we could do for Jake,” Crisafulli said. “Having our community band together to make Jake smile was extremely rewarding.”
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(Top) Children ride on a massive Radio Flyer float holding positive messages for 11-year-old Jake Newcomer who is battling cancer. The surprise Christmas parade was held last Thursday on the street in front of his house outside Girdletree in Worcester County. (Left) Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli has his arm around Newcomer and gives a thumbs up to the crowd during the parade. (Right) Newcomer waves to those in the parade as they go by his house.
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Messick honored to receive annual award for service
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) Kimmerly Messick was honored to accept the 2018 Hal Glick Distinguished Service Award in the Crystal Ballroom of the Clarion hotel on 101st Street, Sunday. Messick joins seven other award recipients – Reese Cropper III of Insurance Management Group, Buddy Trala of Sunset Grille, Jack Burbage of Bluewater Development, Billy and Madelyn Carder of BJ’s on the Water, Dr. Lenny Berger of the Clarion Resort hotel, Leighton Moore of Seacrets, and Hal Glick, formerly of Moore, Warfield and Glick. “I’m truly honored to receive this award. I’d like to thank everyone for the most beautiful evening possible,” Messick said. “Thank you ... to the Gala committee, for continuing to offer this award.” Messick has been active in several local charities and organizations, including the American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity, Alzheimer’s Foundation, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Peninsula Regional Medical Center Cancer Center, Wellness Community of Delmarva, and the Worcester County Humane Society. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Farmer’s Bank of Willards and the Board of Directors of the Peninsula Regional Medical Center Foundation. Several speakers praised Messick for her accomplishments, including Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and
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Kimmerly Messick, third from left, is the eighth recipient of the Hal Glick Distinguished Service Award, presented in the Crystal Ballroom of the Clarion hotel on 101st Street, Sunday. She is pictured with former recipients, from left, Reese Cropper, Billy and Madlyn Carder, Jack Burbage, Leighton Moore and Dr. Leonard Berger, and Christine Glick.
the former recipients of the award. “You have to love and respect Kim for her can-do attitude,” Meehan said. “I’ve never heard Kim say there was something she couldn’t do. That’s just a tremendous attribute for someone to have.” The Distinguished Service Award and gala was created in 2010 by Temple Bat Yam in Berlin and a group of local business leaders to honor Hal Glick, formerly of Moore, Warfield and Glick. He passed away in 2015. “We know Hal’s spirit is here with us tonight and he’d be proud of Kim for everything she has done and accomplished,” event co-Chair Jeff Thaler said. Messick received an award de-
signed by artist Gary Rosenthal, a resident of Montgomery County. Last year’s recipient, Reese Cropper, presented Messick with her award. “I’d like to encourage each one of you to become and continue to be a part of this community,” Messick said. “It’s a wealth of love that will embrace you, a hundred-fold.” The money raised through the gala was donated to local nonprofits of Messick’s choice: The Rebecca and Leighton Moore Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit at PRMC; Temple Bat Yam; Atlantic General for an expansion of emergency department and outpatient services and the John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care
Center and the Salisbury University Kimmerly Messick Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is available to residents of Worcester and Wicomico counties. Since the gala’s inception eight years ago, over $700,000 has been raised for local nonprofit organizations, including Atlantic General Hospital, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, the Worcester County Humane Society, Worcester County Youth & Family Services, Diakonia, the Art League of Ocean City, Temple Bat Yam, The Jesse Klump Suicide Awareness Fund and The Rebecca & Leighton Moore Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit at PRMC.
Burkett Pine’eer Craft Club’s Crafter of the Month for Dec.
(Dec. 21, 2018) The Pine’eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines announces the Crafter of the Month for December is Nancy Burkett. Burkett’s mother helped her sew her first dress at the age of 10, and she has been sewing ever since. Besides clothes, she also sews home decor and personal items. Making costumes for theater productions really tested her creativity while finetuning her craft. Every time Burkett sits down to sew, she says a silent and love-filled “Thank You” to her mother who taught her everything about the art of sewing and the joy of sewing. “Sewing is my creative outlet and I’m in my ‘Happy Place’ at the sewing machine,” she said. “Pillows are my main product…Each pillow takes over an hour to make, so you can imagine how much joy I get from each one and imagine how someone else will enjoy it for themselves.”
She sells her home decor under the name “Caitlin Taylor Creations,” which are the names of her daughters. Her creations are in the craft shop, she has a both at the Farmers’ Market and also at several local craft festival. Burkett joined the Pine’eer Craft Club one year ago from suggestions of several members. “It’s a great group of women and I love how they share monthly craft lessons,” she said. “A big plus is the fellowship with a great group of friendly and supportive ladies. I’ve also enjoyed the community outreach projects and knowing that our club’s financial support has helped so many groups in the community.” Burkett’s creations and other artisans can be found at the Pine’eer Artisan and Craft shop, every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in White Horse Park in Ocean Pines.
The Pine’eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines announces the Crafter of the Month for December is Nancy Burkett.
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Russo, Shearer put out album as Boys Called Susan
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) Boys Called Susan group, made up of Bryan Russo, a singer and songwriter from Berlin, and his cousin, Chris Shearer, released their debut album, “Pennsyltucky,” last month. Russo has shared the stage with more than 30 national recording artists and is a multi-award-winning journalist (including two Edward R. Murrow awards) and composer. He’s released four independent albums. Shearer is an Emmy-award-winning composer, producer and musician based in Arizona who has worked in many facets of the music industry over the years, from audio engineer to multi-instrumentalist. The duo created more than 25 songs off cell phone applications such as voice memos and Garage Band, sending song ideas back and forth to each other. The name of the band was chosen in honor of Shearer’s mother, Susan, who passed away from cancer in 2014 and was the inspiration behind the cousins to make music together. “She obviously had a huge hand in raising me but she sort of adopted Bryan in a sense,” Shearer said. “When he was growing up, he was the oldest out of all of the myriad of cousins on my dad’s side and he saw my mom as sort of one of the cool adults, somebody that he could talk to … somebody that wouldn’t treat him like he was the 12-year-old that he was. So, they stayed in touch over the years and were very close.” “This record is something that my cousin and I had talked about for a number of years about doing in honor of his mom,” Russo said. “The Boys Called Susan thing was something that we had talked about, but it was always a project to be done later and not something that was right in front of us.” “Pennsyltucky” has a special meaning to Russo, as he grew up in Pennsylvania. This upbringing quickly became the inspiration not only for the album name, but also the style of the songs. The name See PENNSYLTUCKY Page 37
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‘Pennsyltucky’ includes blues, jazz, R&B music Continued from Page 36 is a common joke shared by Pennsylvania residents. “We have Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and everywhere else is Kentucky … hence Pennsyltucky,” Shearer said. Both Russo and Shearer had a musical background growing up. Both grew up playing classical instruments and performed in bands in high school. Russo’s mother was a music teacher and Shearer’s was a classical pianist. The album consists of 11 songs and brings up real-life situations and scenarios, according to Russo. “This record’s America in 2018,” Russo said. “Everybody can relate to a small town, everybody can relate to an underdog story … everybody can relate to the human condition. I think this record has a lot of questions that have nothing to do with the polarization of our society right now, and it just has a lot of real stories and these are story songs. “I think with the exception of maybe ‘Rodeo Cool,’ I think the rest of the record is very much an Americana record,” he continued. “It’s singer/songwriter, it’s blues, it’s a little jazz, a little R&B. It’s not [just] about the sound of it … it’s more about what it says.” “We want the music to be fun and enjoyable to listen to but we don’t want to waste an hour of your time talking about things that everybody obviously already knows,” Shearer said. “Like heartbreak stocks and money times can be hard.” Despite being released for only a month, Boys Called Susan’s first single, “Company Man” has been heard all over the world, according to Russo. “The single ‘Company Man’ has been picked up on over 40 radio stations all across the United States and even into Canada,” Russo said. “It’s playing everywhere … it’s playing in places that I never thought it would be. Whether it’s Nashville or Idaho or California or [even] Winnipeg. With digital platforms and whatnot, it can go anywhere.” The album is available for purchase online at iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music and CDBaby. For more information, visit www.boyscalledsusan.com or Boys Called Susan on Facebook.
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Baked brie embellished with cranberry-pomegranate relish
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) “Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” These words have left a lasting impression and are still dear to my heart. Visions of Christmas Eve linger as my sister and I were nestled next to mother. I can hear her reading the famous poem as my mind was mesmerized with wonder. Imagination is a wonderful thing; remember, it is the first step toward creativity. But as the path of responsibilities took over, Christmas Eve is no longer a day where I am overflowing with anticipation and awe. I am totally exhausted, broke and need a week of relaxation. Every year I tell myself to remember what the “spirit” of Christmas is all about, and every year I find myself slipping into the old ways of Christmas frenzy. If you are in a hysterical state and need last minute ideas for gifts; do not fret, help is on the way. Following are a selection of suggestions that might tempt your fancy for that special person. Space is a serious issue in my kitchen; therefore, anything that will give me more room is greatly appreciated. A four-quart collapsible salad spinner from Crate&Barrel is a great idea. This nifty gift has been reduced from $29.95 to $11.97. For those who are hooked on “The Great British Baking Show,” Paul Hollywood has written an impressive cookbook, “How To Bake.” It can be purchased at Amazon for $30.83. Baking is a science and cookbooks are quite helpful. For the home cook who is ecofriendly, Bees Wrap assorted 3-pack reusable food wraps are unique and inexpensive. These food wraps are made by infusing cotton with beeswax, and can be used over and over. When they are no longer usable, they can be used for compost. Amazon has these wraps for $18. I am a huge fan of mandolines and every serious cook should have one. OXO Good Grip Adjustable Hand Held Mandoline is available at Amazon for $15. This price is hard to beat and what a great gift for the money. The next present is a little pricy but it is a steal. Amazon has a multi-use programmable pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté, yogurt maker and warmer all in one. This pot normally goes for $139.95 and is on sale for $89.95. In addition, there is no charge for shipping.
For those who love to grill, I have the perfect gift. Grillbot Robotic Barbecue Grill Cleaner cleans grills with automatic brass brushes. This hand-free operation works inside a hot or cold grill. There is even a timer function that turns off automatically when the grill is clean. How about that? It is on sale at Amazon; this robotic grill cleaner has been reduced from $129.95 to $89.95, and again there is free shipping. Gifts are not the only thing that can cause stress at the last minute. Your menu can put you in a terrible panic. If you are still undecided about an appetizer, baked brie that is embellished with a spicy, gingery cranberry and pomegranate relish is a delicious dish and a great way to start your celebrations. The following recipe will make enough relish for two mini baked brie appetizers. If you are entertaining more than 10 people, I suggest presenting one baked brie appetizer at a time. This way, a fresh brie can replace the other one after it has been consumed. You want your table looking beautiful the entire time. In closing, let us give thanks to the many blessings that have been bestowed upon us and remember what the holiday season is about. Relax, your festivities will be fabulous. On that note, I wish everyone a safe and wonderful holiday. Enjoy!
Baked Brie Embellished with a Cranberry and Pomegranate Relish
Ingredients 1 (12-ounce) package of fresh cranberries 3 tablespoons pomegranate arils juice of 1 pomegranate zest of 1 large orange juice of two large oranges 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 3 tablespoons red pepper jelly 1 or 2 pinches of dried red pepper flakes Wondra Quick-Mixing Flour 2 (8-ounce) brie wheels fresh rosemary as a garnish coarsely ground black pepper as a garnish favorite crackers 1. Combine cranberries, pomegranate arils, pomegranate juice, orange zest, orange juice, ginger, brown sugar, pepper jelly and pepper flakes in a medium, heavy-bottomed pan and constantly stir over medium-high heat until cranberries start to pop. 2. Remove cranberry mixture, strain and spread cranberries on a bakSee SERVE Page 40
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Continued from Page 39 ing sheet. This step will help the cranberries cool down so they will not turn to mush. 3. Using the same pan, heat the strained juice with several sprinkles of Wondra Quick-Mixing Flour. Constantly whisk until the sauce thickens. Remove sauce from heat and allow to cool. When cooled, combine sauce with cranberry mixture. 4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place wheels of brie in an oven-proof dish and bake for about 7 minutes or until the cheese stars to soften. Top with cranberry mixture and return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Remove brie from oven and carefully place on serving dish. Garnish with fresh rosemary and black pepper. Serve appetizer with favorite crackers. Secret Ingredient – Wonder. “Wisdom begins in wonder.” – Socrates
Grimes, business community thank OCPD with feast
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) Community volunteer Kathy Grimes is grateful for the outpouring of support from resort businesses backing her efforts to pay it forward by orchestrating a holiday feast last Friday for the entire Ocean City Police Department. For the third consecutive holiday season, Grimes, an OCPD volunteer auxiliary officer, has reached out to area restaurants for food donations. “This is the third year and it has gotten bigger with more donations,” she said. “I’m amazed at the community. They’ve been nothing but giving.” While garnering assistance over the last several weeks, Grimes marveled at the resounding reception from more than a dozen area businesses solicited. “I wish the police could hear what the businesses say because it’s like, ‘Katy what do you need, we’ll get you whatever you need,’” she said. Grimes’ retirement five years ago coincided with her son, John, joining OCPD as a seasonal officer, which fueled an interest in donating her sudden abundance of free time. “When the summer ended after his second season I got involved in the [Citizens] Police Academy,” she said. OCPD formed its Citizens Police Academy nearly two decades ago for residents to gain insights about law enforcement procedures, while also providing preliminary training for volunteer auxiliary officers. “My life has always been about safety,” she said. “I was a school teacher and I’ve trained lifeguards for 48 years.” Doug Grimes can testify to his mother’s tireless spirit and propensity for selfless service. “When she retired it was like she
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OCPD Pfc. Kory Moerschel joins cohorts during a holiday “thank you” meal, organized by volunteer auxiliary officer Kathy Grimes, last Friday at police headquarters on 65th Street.
couldn’t sit still,” he said. More widely known as “Coach,” on 98.1 WOCM FM, Doug Grimes said as an auxiliary officer his mother assists with a variety of duties, including directing traffic and crowd control. “She retired a few years ago and ever since she’s been filling her time with volunteer work,” he said. “This is one of her many gigs.” Maintaining the family thread, Doug Grimes said when requested, he joined his mother for the first phase of academy training. “We got to know the ins and outs of what the OCPD does with the surrounding area and organizations,” he said. “The Citizens Police Academy takes you from the basics to how close they work with agencies like the Department of Homeland Security [and] Secret Service.” The recent trend of OCPD employee holiday meals grew out of Kathy Grimes’ previous efforts to provide sustenance See OCPD Page 42
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OCPD provided meal as ‘thank you’ Continued from Page 40 during her son John’s tenure as a seasonal officer. Tales of home-cooked meals and baked goods wafted through the department until a tradition took hold. “Every month I have something to feed the guys,” she said. To be equitable, each month Grimes alternates recipients between day and night shifts. “People need to feel appreciated,” she said. Three years ago, Grimes took that idea one step further after hatching the holiday undertaking. “I feel like at the end of the year, after the tough summer when things wind down and they catch their breath, is a perfect time to say thank you for all you do,” she said. The endeavor quickly mushroomed to include the entire roughly 145-person OCPD offseason staff. “I thought it was going to be the officers on patrol that I fed but we opened it up to the whole building,” she said. Appreciating the scale of operations necessitated, Grimes was thrilled when requests for food donations were eagerly filled. OCPD Lt. James Grady said the warm community reception has a heartfelt impact on his cohorts. “The men and women of the Ocean City Police Department truly appreciate
the businesses stepping up to the plate and providing the food to thanks us for our service,” he said. While noting the holiday feast would be highly unlikely without Grimes spearheading the effort, Grady said the community response has been phenomenal. “I think the businesses truly want to be involved with this kind of thing,” he said. “Once she starts putting it out there for donations she gets a lot of calls, ‘Hey come see me too because I’ve got stuff for you.’” OCPD Public Affairs Officer Lindsay Richard said beyond the auxiliary officer designation, Grimes’ genuine caring has earned another moniker from staff. “[She] is basically considered the department mom around here,” she said. “She bakes and cooks for the officers almost weekly and has volunteered about 1,000 hours so far this year.” Richard has been astounded to witnessing Grimes’ diligent dedication while organizing the feast over the past month. “It is really amazing the planning and coordination that she puts in for this, not to mention the hours that she puts in volunteering,” she said. Law enforcement fostering healthy community partnerships, albeit on display in Ocean City, is not as well received in all jurisdictions, Grady said. “One of the big things we push down to the officers in the street is to make those contacts out in the community
with the businesses and the citizens,” he said. “We’re really fortunate we get to live and work in a city that the citizens and the businesses truly appreciate us.” The following businesses provided support: Acme on 94th Street, Candy Kitchen, Denny’s, Dunkin Donuts in West Ocean City, Food Lion (118th Street and West Ocean City), Greene Turtle on 116th Street, Pizza Tugo, Primo Hoagies on 132nd Street, Rosenfeld’s Jewish Deli on 63rd Street, Seacrets on 49th Street, Starbucks on 127th Street, Touch of Italy on 66th Street, Walmart in Berlin and Wawa on 120th Street.
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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. Fourstory atrium cafe and an elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine, fresh seafood, fresh cuts of meat, farm-to-table produce, artisanal desserts, hearty sandwiches and much more. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-2891100, www.dunesmanor.com $$ - $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets
■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, extensive wine list and gourmet desserts. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week, year-round. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-8989, www.DRY85.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Gourmet “stick to your ribs” home cooking. A made-fromscratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It’s that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, pork chops and wings and turns them completely on their head. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, pani-
nis, 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 $$ | Full bar Featuring Executive Chef Gary Beach. Fresh cuisine featuring locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetables. Small plate appetizers, fresh salads. Local craft beers and cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ RARE AND RYE 106 32nd St., Ocean City 410-213-7273, https://www.rareandrye.com Full Bar Whiskey and wine bar. Farm to table. Locally grown and prepared cuisine with an eclectic menu. Unique libations with robust selection of ryes, bourbons, whiskeys and specialty drinks. Authentic green space with industrial and rustic décor. ■ RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6801, www.RedRedWineBar.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Coastal cuisine with a focus on local seafood and hand tossed pizzas plus artisanal cheeseboards. 35+ wines By the Glass, 120+ By the Bottle. Flights. Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762, www.skyebaroc.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials.
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets
■ ALBERTINO’S BRICK OVEN EATERY 13117 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250-2000, www.albertinosoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Lunch and dinner daily. Open Wednesday and Thursday, 4 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. Homemade pizza and pasta, seafood, steaks. Daily specials and happy hour. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896, 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. ■ THE CRAB BAG 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410250-3337, www.thecrabbag.com $-$$ | Full bar Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers,
barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carryout and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DUFFYS 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449, www.duffysoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second season and daily dinner specials. Dine in, carry out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396, www.ocjules.com $$, $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood yearround, fresh local produce. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984, www.nickshouseofribs.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. ■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway (Gold Coast Mall), Ocean City 443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations accepted | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days serving lunch and dinner. Our creative menu features hand-cut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi. Dine-in or carry-out. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-5241000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410524-2609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus® burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
DELAWARE
■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS, www.foxspizzade.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery.
WEST OCEAN CITY
■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717, www.ocitalianfood.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room. Early bird specials every day
from 5-6 p.m. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 11328 Samuel Bowen Blvd., West Ocean City 410-600-1020, Foxpizzamd.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Enjoy a brand new spacious dining room. Happy hour every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $5 food specials. Full menu includes appetizers, salads, stromboli, hoagies and wedgies, pizza, spaghetti and more. Open every day from 11 a.m. to midnight. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | 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 Thursday through Sunday. ■ HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu and game room | Full bar New smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with raw bar and crab legs. Sports packages and live entertainment. Large parties welcome. ■ PIZZA TUGOS Routes 50 and 611, West Ocean City 410524-2922; 114th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2922, www.pizzatugos.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Pizza Tugos is a family-friendly dining restaurant that features award winning pizza, pasta, craft burgers, sandwiches, subs, appetizers and salads. Great happy hour and football specials with full bar and 54 craft beers. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drivethru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.
OCEAN PINES
■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, 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. Live music Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Happy Hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Tiki Bar opens at 3 p.m. Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar The Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Winter hours are Friday and Saturday from 4-9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
BERLIN
■ OCEAN DOWNS CASINO, POSEIDON’S PUB 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-6410600, www.oceandowns.com $-$$$ | Full bar House soups, small plates, sandwiches, burgers and entrees including steaks, chicken, veggie and Eastern Shore favorites. Dining room hours: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 10 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, noon to 8 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Pub open late.
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Fri., Dec. 21 Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 AM. Stories, rhymes, songs and finger plays. For children up to two years of age and their caregivers. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
LAP TIME
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 1:00 PM. Featuring Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Copies of the books are available in advance at the library. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
BERLIN BOOK OF THE MONTH
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Featuring It’s a Wonderful Life (1946). Refreshments provided. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
CLASSIC MOVIE MATINEE
Dunes Manor Hotel, 2800 Baltimore Ave., 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Photos with Santa and hot chocolate and cookie bar. Free and open to the public. http://www.dunesmanor.com
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Children can visit with Santa free of charge. Info: Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052.
SANTA’S HOUSE OPEN
Sat., Dec. 22 CRAFTY SATURDAY MAKE & TAKE ‘WREATHS’
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Create themed crafts using materials provided by the library. For all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:00 AM. Join pianist Richard Eckerd and Perpetual Commotion for a holiday sing-along. Bring an instrument or use those provided. Music and lyrics, snacks and hot cocoa provided. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
HOLIDAY SING-A-LONG
Dunes Manor Hotel, 2800 Baltimore Ave., 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Featuring movie, hot chocolate, swag bag and Santa visit. Cost is $5. All proceeds will be donated to Believe in Tomorrow. Open to the public. http://www.dunesmanor.com
POLAR EXPRESS EXPERIENCE
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:00 PM. Learn all about weather. For ages 5 to 12 years. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STEM ‘WEATHER’
Dunes Manor Hotel, 2800 Baltimore Ave., 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Photos with Santa and hot chocolate and cookie bar. Free and open to the public. http://www.dunesmanor.com
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Children can visit with Santa free of charge. Info: Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052.
SANTA’S HOUSE OPEN
Pocomoke River Canoe Company, 2 River St., Snow Hill, 1-4 p.m. Featuring the Corddry Company Model Railroad Club. Free to the public.
ANNUAL HOLIDAY MODEL TRAIN GARDEN
Sun., Dec. 23 The Dough Roller, 6909 Coastal Highway, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. He’s making a list, checking it twice and paying a very special visit to the 70th St. Dough Roller for pizza, pancakes, and fun. ocmdpizza@gmail.com, 410-527-7981, https://doughrollerrestaurants.com/spe cials/
SANTA & MRS.CLAUS AT 70TH STREET
Pocomoke River Canoe Company, 2 River St., Snow Hill, 1-4 p.m. Featuring the Corddry Company Model Railroad Club. Free to the public.
ANNUAL HOLIDAY MODEL TRAIN GARDEN
Mon., Dec. 24 Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., 7:00 PM.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
Tues., Dec. 25 21ST ANNUAL N.O.E.L. COMMUNITY DINNER
St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 302 Baltimore Ave., 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The N.O.E.L. Community will serve ham, macaroni and cheese, green beans, rolls and an assortment of desserts. The sit down meal will include decorations, music and a visit from Santa. Carry outs
also available. Mail donations to The N.O.E.L. Community c/o St. Paul’s bythe-Sea, 302 N. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, MD 21842. Everyone is invited. 410-289-3453
Wed., Dec. 26 Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 AM. Construct your own story time by choosing from a selection of books, doing a craft and playing with the flannel board. For 2 to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME ‘DIY STORYTIME’
Thurs., Dec. 27 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories, movement, songs and crafts. For ages 2 to 5 years. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME ‘HAPPY NEW YEAR’
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 1:30 PM. Watch the original 1964 movie Marry Poppins starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FAMILY MOVIE ‘MARY POPPINS’
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Providing physical and emotional support for survivors and caregivers to share personal experiences and challenges. Coping strategies also discussed. Anne Waples, awaples@atlanticgeneral.org, 443-614-5720
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 3:00 PM. Join this lively chat about favorite good reads and get some ideas for exploring new authors and genres. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FIRESIDE CHAT
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:30 PM. Enjoy the area’s newest art form. All materials provided. For school age children and adults. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FAMILY TIME ‘STICKER PAINTING’
ONGOING EVENTS Northside Park, 200 125th St., and throughtout Ocean City. Featuring a 50foot Christmas tree, more than one million holiday lights and hundreds of animated light displays throughout Northside Park. The Winterfest Village pavilion offers hot chocolate, photos with Santa and the Winterfest Express. Admission to board the train is $5 for adults and free to children 11 years and younger. The event runs through Dec. 31. Hours are Sunday through Thursday,
WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS
5:30-9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Any branch, through December. Need some one-on-one help with your resume, job application, E-Reader or basic computer skills? Contact your closest library branch to schedule a personal appointment. www.worcesterlibrary.org
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FIRST STATE DETACHMENT OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MONTHLY MEETINGS
Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Ocean City American Legion Post, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, at noon. Open to all fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen. Info: firststatemarines.org St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, 302 N. Baltimore Ave. in the DeWees Hall. Open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Offering dry food goods with NOEL carry out lunches on Saturdays. Use the DeWees Hall north entrance door located at the top of the driveway. Info: 410-289-3453. Volunteers contact Jane Ellis, 540-808-6055.
THE SHEPHERDS CROOK
Used to be Mine, Route 611 and Sunset Avenue, Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Newly expanded and redecorated. Furniture, clothing, toys and household goods. Info: 410-213-0243.
DIAKONIA THRIFT SHOP
Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, the third Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m. Knock at the south door for entry. Open to anyone who has lost a friend or loved one to suicide. Free of charge. Info: 410726-3090 or www.jessespaddle.org.
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HELP FOR PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG ABUSE
Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals: 800-775-8750 or www.narconon.org.
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GUEST SPEAKER Habitat For Humanity “Restore” representatives stopped by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently. Pictured, from left, are Kiwanis Club President Dick Clagett, Restore Manager Justin Cannon and Restore Resource Development Coordinator Anita Todd.
PROVIDING DINNER Walmart and Kiwanis work together to provide turkeys for Diakonia. Pictured is Eddie Marvel, Walmart Meat Manager who helped Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Chair Barb Peletier load the turkeys for her to deliver to Diakonia in West Ocean City. The club has made this an annual event.
GOLD AWARD POSTER CONTEST Each year during Fire Prevention Week, held Oct. 8-12 in 2018, the Ocean City Fire Department sponsors a poster contest for grades Pre-K to third and an essay contest for fourth grade students. This year’s theme was “Look, Listen, Beware, Fire Can Happen Anywhere.” Pictured with members of the fire department are this year’s contest winners from Ocean City Elementary School.
Stephen Decatur High School students Ryan Boyle, Maeve Donahue, Alex Bean, Allison Hunter and Jude Al-Hamad received the Presidential Service Gold Award during the annual Presidential Awards ceremony on Oct. 18. To receive this distinction, students must have completed at least 250 volunteer hours during a calendar year. Overall, 63 sophomores, juniors and seniors were honored for their nearly 12,000 hours of service. In 13 years, Decatur students have accumulated over 114,000 community service hours. Superintendent Louis Taylor, Decatur Class of 1978, served as the guest speaker.
READING CHALLENGE Worcester Prep Lower School students, from grades 1-5, participated in the library’s optional summer reading challenge. First graders had to read at least eight to 14 books, second and third graders eight to 20 books, and fourth and fifth graders six to 12 books. Students who met the challenge were awarded various prizes and paperback books.
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Cashier Wanted in Fenwick Island, DE. Please call 302539-9580.
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RENTALS RENTALS
3BR Unit. Available weekly, weekends, month to month, or for 3-4 months. Call Teigram, 443-365-1326. Winter Rentals available on St. Louis Avenue, right before 1st Street, Ocean City. Call 301-331-2209.
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YR - NORTH OC CONDO 1BR, 1 bath, beautifully renovated, modern furnished. $800/mo. No pets, non-smoker, max. 2, ref. & sec. dep. req. Victor 410-422-5164
LOTS & ACREAGE LOTS & ACREAGE DRASTICALLY REDUCED WATERFRONT LOT, Bishopville. $99,000. Howard Marin Realty, 410-352-5555.
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL
Berlin: Atlantic Business Center. Office space 225 sq. ft. for rent. Utilities incl. $300/ month. Also, several storage units available $95/month. Call 410-726-5471 or 410641-4300.
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FOR RENT: 484 sq. foot unit with heat, air and half bath. 313 sq. foot garage next door to unit on same property. 797 sq. feet for both or rent separately. Trader Lee’s Village. Corner of 611 and Route 50. Call Bob Jester 410-4304480 for more info. 2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443-497-4200.
SERVICES SERVICES
House and Rental Clean Out, small and local moving, and removal of junk and furniture. Also, will clean out garages/ sheds. 302-222-7297, 302422-9390 Leaf Removal and Yard Clean Up all winter long. Please call Tyler Layton. 410-920-4292
DONATIONS DONATIONS
Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.
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This 3BR/2BA home is located in the Montego Bay community in N. Ocean City. The home features an wide open floor plan with a split BR/BA floorplan. a bath in front and a master bedroom/bath in the rear, family room, a laundry room with a full size washer & dryer, central air, gas heat, cathedral ceilings and a garden tub in the master Bathroom. Outside there is a open porch, a storage shed and a 2-car cement parking pad. The community features 3 pools, including a wadding pool for the little ones, 2 tennis courts, 2 shuffleboard courts, a 9-hole miniature golf course, a bayfront boardwalk with 3 fishing piers, a canal front fishing & crabbing area, an 8-acre wildlife/sanctuary with a 1/2 mile walking path around it and a 5-acre open park. In addition there are city streets & sidewalks, city water & sewer and city trash collection. The HOA dues are just $247.50 a year. The home is being sold fully furnished for $259,900! WE ARE THE ORIGINAL Montego Bay Specialists Since 1971.
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SEASON OF HOPE Power of 2 Team with Hileman Real Estate presents a donation to the recently opened Hope 4 Recovery sober living house. Hope 4 Recovery Inc. is committed to help in the fight against addiction. Its mission is to provide a safe, sober and structured living environment for those suffering from the disease. Hope 4 Recovery is a nonprofit located at 10226 Old Ocean City Blvd. in Berlin. Pictured are Terri Bradford, Taylor Bakke, Lauren Buchanan, Brandon O’Brien, Patricia Ottey, and current residents.
AGH welcomes new board members
(Dec. 21, 2018) During its annual retreat, Atlantic General Hospital’s Board of Trustees welcomed Jay Knerr, owner of The Kite Loft; W. Thomas Mears, market executive for Shore United Bank; and Chris Woodley, partner at the law firm Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, LLP, as members. For Knerr, giving back to the community that he lives in has been vitally important to him. He has been involved in many organizations over the years, serving as a president of the Ocean City Development Corporation as well as the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and vice chairman of the Worcester County Planning Commission, sitting on the Paramedic Foundation Board of Directors and participating on the Board of Zoning Appeals for the Town of Berlin before joining the Board of Trustees of Atlantic General Hospital. Knerr studied computer science at Salisbury University and purchased the Kite Loft in 2007, maintaining its presence as a Boardwalk landmark and authority for kite enthusiasts around the world. He and his wife, Mary Lynn, have a daughter, Casey, and reside in Berlin. In addition to his membership in the Maryland Bankers Association, where he serves on the Government
Relations and Communications Committee, and the Virginia Bankers Association, Mears is active in the community. He is a Leadership Maryland graduate, Jay Knerr Class of 2013, a former director of the Boy Scouts of America, Delmarva Council, and past president of United Way of the Eastern Shore. Mears holds a degree in economics from Virginia Thomas Mears Tech. He resides in Berlin with his wife, Laura, two sons, Davis and Will, and Captain, their golden retriever. Woodley, a native of New Hampshire, Chris Woodley attended Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, before graduating from The Dickinson School of Law, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and moving to the shore in 1998. In addition to his service to Atlantic General, he currently serves on the Board of Directors of Worcester County G.O.L.D., the Greater Ocean
City Chamber of Commerce, and the Worcester County Public Schools Education Foundation. He previously served on the Board of Directors of Coastal Hospice and Palliative Care. Woodley resides in Ocean City with his wife, Darlah, and two children, Samuel and Lydia. 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 old-fashioned personal attention with the latest in technology and services. It provides quality specialty care such as weight loss surgery, orthopedics, outpatient infusion for individuals with cancer or blood/ autoimmune disorders, retina surgery and a comprehensive women’s diagnostic center. Atlantic General Health System, its network of more than 40 primary care providers and specialists, care for residents and visitors throughout the region. For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) In recent articles, various Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP) initiatives have been highlighted. The MMP helps homebuyers in Maryland achieve their dream of homeownership through a range of programs that make purchasing and owning a home more affordable. Below is a one initiative not yet described that can really help homeowners save for years after their initial purchase. The Maryland HomeCredit Program provides eligible homebuyers with a federal tax credit that may be claimed annually, the value of which is equal to 25 percent of the value of mortgage interest payments (up to $2,000) paid each year, for the life of the loan (i.e. until payoff, sale, refinance or transfer). A Maryland HomeCredit can save a homeowner tens of thousands of dollars over the life of a home loan, and makes owning a home even more affordable. Receiving the Maryland HomeCredit requires homebuyers to apply through an approved mortgage lender at the same time as they apply for a home loan. Many, though not all, approved MMP mortgage lenders are approved to assist homebuyers with an application for a Maryland HomeCredit. The list of approved lenders is available at www.mmp.maryland.gov. Initial processing fees do apply to receive the Maryland HomeCredit. Processing fees are payable to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (administrators of the Maryland Mortgage Program). These fees vary based on whether the homebuyer is also applying for a home loan through the Maryland Mortgage Program. The mortgage lender completing the application on behalf of the homebuyer may also collect processing fees, at their discretion and up to maximum amounts. The standard processing fee for an MMP borrower is $450, and the lender processing fee is up to $350. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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GUEST SPEAKER The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City has weekly meetings at which there is a guest speaker. On Nov. 14, John Bennish of Edward R. Jones Investments, right, spoke and received the Kiwanis speakers pen stipend from Kiwanis Club President Dick Clagett.
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cember. When a person signs up to receive electric service from Choptank Electric, they became a member of Choptank Electric, not a customer. While investor-owned utilities return a portion of any profits back to their shareholders, electric co-ops operate on an at-cost basis. Co-ops return their profits to its members. Choptank Electric allocates and periodically retires capital credits to its members. The amount received is based on how much electricity the member purchased during a year. Choptank Electric, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, is a not-for-profit, member-owned, electric distribution co-op located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore serving over 54,000 members. For more information about Choptank Electric Cooperative, visit www.choptankelectric.coop or call the Member Service Center at 1-877-8920001.
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(Dec. 21, 2018) Harrison House of Snow Hill, a nursing and rehabilitation center that serves Snow Hill and surrounding communities, has decided to “pay it forward” during the winter months by helping out a handful of seniors with their utility bills. “Keeping homes comfortable November through February can be challenging for seniors on a fixed budget,” Sharon Raynor, Nursing Home administrator for Harrison House of Snow Hill, said. “We wanted to do something to help some needy residents in our local community and decided that helping to keep them warm this winter was a way of doing so.” Each month, from November 2018 through February 2019, the community will select one deserving resident from Snow Hill or a surrounding town.
The resident (or resident and their family) will receive $100 in assistance that will be paid directly to the individual or family’s oil, electric or gas provider. Residents are asked to contact Tina Dykes, social worker at Harrison House of Snow Hill, at tdykes@harrisonseniorliving.com or to call 410-632-3755 for more details about the project. Harrison House of Snow Hill is part of the Eastern Shore’s Harrison Senior Living family of senior communities that includes John B. Parsons Assisted Living (Salisbury) and Harrison House of Georgetown, Delaware. The communities offer nursing, assisted living, memory care and shortand long-term rehabilitation therapies. For more information visit www.harrisonseniorliving.com.
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 10 129TH ST., UNIT #106 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated July 24, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4749, Folio 187 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $284,050.00, 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 JANUARY 8, 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 described as Unit No. 106 in the “Delray Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $30,000 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
Ocean City Today / Public Notices property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 330926-1) 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-12/20/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 11311 GUM POINT RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Nolan R. Dove, Jr. dated October 4, 2016 and recorded in Liber 6863, folio 112 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at
public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 4, 2019 AT 1:00 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #03-011445. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $24,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said
DECEMBER 21, 2018 defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 70768. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-12/20/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842
FORECLOSURE SALE 7601 COASTAL HIGHWAY, #210 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Statement of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to an Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland in Case No. C-23-CV-18000337, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of the condominium building located at 7601 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2018 AT 9:00 AM ALL that property lying and being situate in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, desig¬nated as Unit No. 210 in the Coral Seas Condominium, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws, dated June 23, 2005, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber S.V.H. No. 4466, folio 91, et seq., and pursuant to the Condominium Plats recorded therewith in Plat Book S.V.H. No. 200, folio 2, et seq. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, with no warranties or guarantees, and will be sold subject to 1) a Deed of Trust recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber No. 4486, folio 141, said Deed of Trust having had a principal balance due of 360,574.58 on November 1, 2015, and 2) a Deed of Trust recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber No. 4486, folio 165, said Deed of Trust having had an original principal balance of $91,950.00 on July 11, 2005. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in a cashier=s or bank check, with the balance to be paid in cash at time of settlement. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for
DECEMBER 21, 2018 Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. The undersigned reserves the right to waive the deposit requirements as to the purchaser representing the interest of the party secured by the Statement of Lien. Real property taxes, wastewater charges, and condominium dues will be adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All costs of conveyancing, including transfer and recordation taxes, shall be paid by the purchaser. The purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property. Purchaser agrees to pay to the Seller an Attorney=s fee of $250.00 for review of any motion which may be filed with the Court to substitute a purchaser herein. In the event the undersigned is unable to convey marketable title, the sale will be null and void and the purchaser=s sole remedy will be the return of the deposit without interest. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-12/6/3t _________________________________ Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 200 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 8333 Circle Road Berlin, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Cassandra R. Brown, Randolph L. Brown and Sonya Brown, dated January 17, 2008, and recorded in Liber 5051, Folio 673 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 January 7, 2019 at 11:00 AM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND KNOWN AS metes and bounds, situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust, carrying Tax ID No. 03002020. 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 $19,000.00 will be required at the time of sale in the form of cash, certified check, or other form as the
Ocean City Today / Public Notices Substitute Trustees determine acceptable. 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 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 #21306) Jeffrey Nadel, Scott Nadel, Daniel Menchel and Doreen Strothman, Substitute Trustees MDC Auctioneers 305 West Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 105, Towson, Maryland 21204 410-825-2900 CGD file# 70578 OCD-12/20/3t _________________________________ BRADFORD I. WEBB, ASSIGNEE ANDREW L. HARTMAN, ASSIGNEE
ASSIGNEES’ SALE OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING 105 East Federal St., Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Mortgage from Earl F. Tull to Rural Housing Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture dated 1/14/1993 and recorded in Liber 1898, Folio 553 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, the holder of the indebtedness secured by a Mortgage assigned to Bradford I. Webb and Andrew L. Hartman, Assignees by instrument duly executed, acknowledged and recorded among the Land Records of the County aforesaid, default having occurred under the terms thereof, an Order to Docket having been filed C-23-CV18-000160 and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the Assignees will offer for sale at public auction. AT THE WORCESTER COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2018 AT 10:45 AM ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and described as follows: All that lot or parcel of land situate in the Town of Snow Hill, on the Northwesterly side of and a binding upon Federal Street for a distance of 55 feet and with a depth therefrom of 185 feet, having a property address of 105 Federal Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863. The property is improved by a dwelling. In fee-simple. The property and improvements will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, including building and/or environmental violations, if any, with no warranty, expressed or implied as to the description or condition of the property or improvements. TERMS OF SALE: A cash deposit, certified check or other method of payment acceptable to Assignees, for Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) at the time of sale will be required of all purchasers other than the mortgage holder. Balance of the
PAGE 53 purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) business 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) business days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. Unless purchased by the mortgage holder, interest will be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate of interest set forth in the note from date of sale to date of settlement. Taxes, public charges and assessments and HOA assessments, if any, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all transfer and recordation taxes shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for removing anyone in possession of the premises. If Assignee is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Assignees. BRADFORD I. WEBB, Assignee – 410-857-3222 Andrew L. Hartman, Assignee – 443-825-4065 www.tidewaterauctions.com Ad # 70437 OCD-12/6/3t _________________________________ BRADFORD I. WEBB, ASSIGNEE ANDREW L. HARTMAN, ASSIGNEE
ASSIGNEES’ SALE OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING 307 Purnell St., Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Mortgage from Janice M. Shockley to Rural Housing Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture dated 8/11/2004 and recorded in Liber 4216, Folio 550 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, the holder of the indebtedness secured by a Mortgage assigned to Bradford I. Webb and Andrew L. Hartman, Assignees by instrument duly executed, acknowledged and recorded among the Land Records of the County aforesaid, default having occurred under the terms thereof, an Order to Docket having been filed C-23-CV18-000226 and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the Assignees will offer for sale at public auction. AT THE WORCESTER COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2018 AT 10:42 AM ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and described as follows: See metes and bounds description set forth in that Deed dated December 6, 2006 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County,
PAGE 54 Maryland in Liber 4831, folio 619, containing 0.47 acres of land, more or less.. The property is improved by a dwelling. In fee-simple. The property and improvements will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, including building and/or environmental violations, if any, with no warranty, expressed or implied as to the description or condition of the property or improvements. TERMS OF SALE: A cash deposit, certified check or other method of payment acceptable to Assignees, for Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) at the time of sale will be required of all purchasers other than the mortgage holder. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) business 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) business days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. Unless purchased by the mortgage holder, interest will be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate of interest set forth in the note from date of sale to date of settlement. Taxes, public charges and assessments and HOA assessments, if any, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all transfer and recordation taxes shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for removing anyone in possession of the premises. If Assignee is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Assignees. BRADFORD I. WEBB, Assignee – 410-857-3222 Andrew L. Hartman, Assignee – 443-825-4065 www.tidewaterauctions.com Ad # 70438 OCD-12/6/3t _________________________________ BRADFORD I. WEBB, ASSIGNEE ANDREW L. HARTMAN, ASSIGNEE
ASSIGNEES’ SALE OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING 10407 Trappe Rd, Berlin, Maryland 21811 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Mortgage from Sarah Catherine Mitchell to Rural Housing Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture dated 10/3/2007 and recorded in Liber 5003, Folio 477 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, the holder of the indebtedness secured by a Mortgage assigned to Bradford I. Webb and Andrew L. Hartman, Assignees by instrument duly executed, acknowledged and
Ocean City Today / Public Notices recorded among the Land Records of the County aforesaid, default having occurred under the terms thereof, an Order to Docket having been filed C23-CV-18-000222 and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the Assignees will offer for sale at public auction. AT THE WORCESTER COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2018 AT 10:39 AM ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and described as follows: All that lot situated on the North side of the County Road leading from Germantown directly to Trapp and beginning at a stone on the North side of said road, at the southeast corner of a lot now or formerly belonging to William T. Bowen; thence by and with the north side of said road North 85° East 9 Poles to the corner of property now or formerly belonging to William Powell; thence North 5° West 9 Poles; thence in a straight line to the place of beginning; containing 1 acre of land, more or less, Tax Account No. 03-021262. The property is improved by a dwelling. In fee-simple. The property and improvements will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, including building and/or environmental violations, if any, with no warranty, expressed or implied as to the description or condition of the property or improvements. TERMS OF SALE: A cash deposit, certified check or other method of payment acceptable to Assignees, for Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) at the time of sale will be required of all purchasers other than the mortgage holder. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) business 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) business days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. Unless purchased by the mortgage holder, interest will be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate of interest set forth in the note from date of sale to date of settlement. Taxes, public charges and assessments and HOA assessments, if any, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all transfer and recordation taxes shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for removing anyone in possession of the premises. If Assignee is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Assignees. BRADFORD I. WEBB, Assignee – 410-857-3222
Andrew L. Hartman, Assignee – 443-825-4065 www.tidewaterauctions.com Ad # 70439 OCD-12/6/3t _________________________________ BRADFORD I. WEBB, ASSIGNEE ANDREW L. HARTMAN, ASSIGNEE
ASSIGNEES’ SALE OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING 405 Tingle St, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Mortgage from DINELL ANDREWS to Rural Housing Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture dated 3/28/2007 and recorded in Liber 4896, Folio 397 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, the holder of the indebtedness secured by a Mortgage assigned to Bradford I. Webb and Andrew L. Hartman, Assignees by instrument duly executed, acknowledged and recorded among the Land Records of the County aforesaid, default having occurred under the terms thereof, an Order to Docket having been filed C-23-CV18-000200 and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the Assignees will offer for sale at public auction AT THE WORCESTER COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2018 AT 10:30 AM ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and described as follows: See metes and bounds description set forth in that Deed dated March 28, 2007 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber 4898, folio 393 containing 5,684 square feet of land, more or less The property is improved by a dwelling. In fee-simple. The property and improvements will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, including building and/or environmental violations, if any, with no warranty, expressed or implied as to the description or condition of the property or improvements. TERMS OF SALE: A cash deposit, certified check or other method of payment acceptable to Assignees, for Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) at the time of sale will be required of all purchasers other than the mortgage holder. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) business 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) business days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. Unless purchased by the mortgage holder, interest will be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate of interest
DECEMBER 21, 2018 set forth in the note from date of sale to date of settlement. Taxes, public charges and assessments and HOA assessments, if any, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all transfer and recordation taxes shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for removing anyone in possession of the premises. If Assignee is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Assignees. BRADFORD I. WEBB, Assignee – 410-857-3222 Andrew L. Hartman, Assignee – 443-825-4065 www.tidewaterauctions.com Ad # 70442 OCD-12/6/3t _________________________________ Tax Certificate Consultants, Inc. c/o James F. Truitt, Jr. 20 East Timonium Road, Suite 106 Timonium, Maryland 21093 Plaintiff v. Joyace C. Harris 202 LAUREL ST and Worcester County, Maryland (for Maryland Annotated Code 14~1 836(b)(1)(v) purposes only) and Any and all person having or claiming to have any interest in the fee simple in the properties and premises situate, lying and being in the County of Worcester described on the Tax Rolls Worcester County Collector of State and County Taxes for said County known as: 202 Laurel Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851-1454, 1st (First) Election District, described as follows All that lot of land and imps 60‘ X 105' S SIDE 202 LAUREL ST POCOMOKE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY IN EQUITY Case Number: C-23-CV-18-000298
ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property 202 Laurel Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851-1454 in the County of Worcester, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the P[Plaintiff in this proceeding: All that lot Of land and imps 60' X 105' S SIDE 202 LAUREL ST POCOMOKE The complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid. It is thereupon this 25th of October, 2018 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Ordered, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three (3) successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the prop-
DECEMBER 21, 2018 erty to appear in this Court by the 28th day of December, 2018, and redeem the property 202 Laurel Street, Pocomoke City, MD 218511454 and answer the complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff‘s title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Brian D. Shockley JUDGE OCD-12/6/3t _________________________________
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: REPAIRS TO BULKHEAD The Ocean Pines Association (OPA) invites qualified bidders to submit proposals for the repair of existing bulkhead at Westfield Circle Tax Map 16 Parcel 47 various lots and Wood Duck Drive Tax Map 21 Parcel 260 Lots 84-86 in Ocean Pines, MD. All bidders must include adequate information to demonstrate that they have the necessary experience and professional qualifications and licensing to complete the work. Bids Due. bids are due by Friday January 14, 2019 by 3:00 PM. Bids should be delivered to: Ocean Pines Association, Inc. Public Works Building 1 Firehouse Lane Ocean Pines, MD 21811 Attention: Kevin Layfield Facilities Manager klayfield@oceanpines.org OCD-12/20/4t _________________________________ SELZER GURVITCH ATTORNEY’S AT LAW Robert M. Reiner Esq. 4416 EAST WEST HWY. Fourth Floor Bethesda, MD 20814-4568
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17648 Notice is given that the Circuit court of Fairfax County, Virginia appointed John Jay Bleiweis, 10002 Minburn Street, Annandale, VA 22066 as the Executor of the Estate of Marjorie Bleiweis who died on August 10, 2018 domiciled in Va., USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Robert M. Reiner whose address is 10 Lily Pond Court, Rockville, MD 20852. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written no-
Ocean City Today / Public Notices tice, 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. John Jay Bleiweis Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: December 06, 2018 OCD-12/06/3t _________________________________
NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF 7DAY CLASS "B", "C", AND "D" ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES ISSUED BY WORCESTER COUNTY Pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverages Article, Section 9-2005 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board of License Commissioners for Worcester County has determined that all premises holding 7 Day Class "B", "C", and "D" alcoholic beverage licenses shall be permitted to sell alcoholic beverages for ON PREMISES CONSUMPTION ONLY until 4:00 a.m. on January 1, 2019. This notice shall not be construed as enlarging or broadening any other privilege conferred under said license except the two (2) additional hours of sale for ON PREMISES CONSUMPTION ON NEW YEAR'S EVE. BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, William E. Esham, Jr., Chairman R. Charles Nichols, Member Marty W. Pusey, Member *********************** April R. Payne, License Administrator OCD-12/13/3t _________________________________
the owner of the property, Last Stop Boardwalk LLC. The Board of Viewers will commence their formal duties on January 7, 2019. Questions, comments, or review of the case file may be directed to: Worcester County Environmental Programs Department David M. Bradford, Jr., Deputy Director Room 1306 Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Telephone: 410-632-1220, ext. 1143 THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-12/20/3t _________________________________ Stern & Eisenberg Mid-Atlantic, PC 9920 Franklin Square Drive, Suite 100, Baltimore, Maryland 21236 Paul J. Moran, Esq. Steven K. Eisenberg Substitute Trustees 9920 Franklin Square Drive, Suite 100, Baltimore, Maryland 21236 V Debra M. Corvin Timothy Corvin 123 Street Jockey Beach Club 325 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY CASE # C-23-CV-18-000155
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KITTS BRANCH PUBLIC DRAINAGE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF VIEWERS REVIEW OF PROPOSED TAX DITCH RELOCATION WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County this 17th day of December, 2018, that the foreclosure sale of the real property known as 123 Street Jockey Beach Club 325, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, being the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Paul J. Moran and Steven K. Eisenberg, Substitute Trustees, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 14th day of January, 2019. Provided a copy of this Order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 7th day of January, 2019. The Report states the amount of the Foreclosure Sale to be $81,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court of Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-12/20/3t _________________________________
The Worcester County Commissioners recently appointed a Board of Viewers to conduct a review of a proposed relocation of an approximate 490 foot section of the Kitts Branch Tax Ditch. The relocation is being requested as a part of a proposed development of a property located on the northwestern corner of Ocean Gateway and North Main Street in Berlin, Maryland, more specifically identified on Worcester County Tax Map 25, as Parcel 460, Lot 1. The request was made by attorney Mark Cropper, on behalf of
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17661 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MATTHEW LEROY HARRIS Notice is given that Mary Loraine Kerns, 11314 Marie Drive, Bishopville, MD 21813, was on December 13, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Matthew Leroy Harris who died on November
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17663 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BILLIE JO SACHS Notice is given that Sharon L. Sachs, 2224 Primrose Road, Falls Church, VA 22046, was on December 14, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Billie Jo Sachs who died on October 10, 2018, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 14th day of June, 2019.
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PAGE 56 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. Sharon L. Sachs 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: December 20, 2018 OCD-12/20/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17659 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA CARSON DORMAN Notice is given that Leslie Konicek Carson, 4 Decatur Street, Berlin, MD 21811, was on December 11, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Virginia Carson Dorman who died on October 18, 2018, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the11th day of June, 2019. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the cred-
itor 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. Leslie Konicek Carson 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: December 20, 2018. OCD-12/20/3t _________________________________
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: DRAIN PIPE REPLACEMENT The Ocean Pines Association (OPA) invites qualified bidders to submit proposals for the replacement of existing drain pipe located under Boston Drive adjacent to 82 Boston Drive in Ocean Pines, MD. The work consists of road closure, installation of sediment and erosion controls, excavation, removal and disposal of existing pipe, installation of new 15” HDPE pipe, filling, grading, asphalt replacement and stabilization of all disturbed areas. All bidders must include adequate information to demonstrate that they have the necessary experience and professional qualifications and licensing to complete the work. Bids Due. bids are due January 4, 2019 by 3:00 PM. Bids should be delivered to: Ocean Pines Association, Inc. c/o John Bailey General Manager 239 Ocean Parkway Ocean Pines, MD 21811 Electronic Copies to: Kevin Layfield Facilities Manager OCD-12/20/3t _________________________________ DULANY, LEAHY, CURTIS & BROPHY, LLP STEPHANIE R. BROPHY, ESQ. 127 EAST MAIN STREET WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17654 Notice is given that the Circuit court of Fairfax County, VA appointed David Everett Crim, Dulany, Leahy, Curtis & Brophy, LLP, 127 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of William Crim AKA: William Martin Crim who died on September 06, 2018 domiciled in Virginia, America. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign
personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. David Everett Crim 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 20, 2018 OCD-12/20/3t _________________________________
DECEMBER 21, 2018 45th Street Village, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: OCEAN CITY BOARDWALK (FILE #18-12100005) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing. Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates. For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-12/20/2t _________________________________
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Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019 At 6:45 p.m. CONTINUATION To consider amending Article II, Division 3. Section 110-72(a) Determination of existence of nonconforming use, structure or lot, to limit a Determination of Nonconformity for parking requirements. APPLICANT: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION (FILE #18-14100014) At 7:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 5, Conditional Uses, a request has been filed under the provisions of Section 110-544, Uses permitted by Conditional Use in the SC-1, Shopping Center District by reference to Section 110-514(8) Conditional Uses in the LC-1, Local Commercial, District, to permit an 18-hole miniature golf course on the southeastern portion of the property. The site of the proposed use is described as Land Unit 4, 4.72 acs., 45th and 46th Street Land Condominium Plats; further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway between 44th and 46th Streets, and locally known as the
The Town of Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide Channel Dredging in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the 64th Street Boat Ramp Channel Dredging may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at cparsons@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s . Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. There will NOT be a pre-bid meeting for this solicitation. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Monday, January 14, 2019 by 4:00 p.m. and will be opened and read aloud at the Mayor and City Council Regular Session held on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Bids are to be submitted to the Town of Ocean City, Attn: City Manager, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Room 230, Ocean City, MD 21842. Late Bid Document will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-12/20/1t _________________________________
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Stay merry and bright
By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher I think it’s fair to say that we have good Christmases and not-so-good Christmases, depending on the circumstances of the secular aspect of the celebration. Some Christmases are, to borrow lyrics from an old holiday tune, the most wonderful time of the year, while others, again using song lyrics, might conclude with your chestnuts roasting over an open fire. Let’s dispense with the notso-good ones that may have been self-inflicted because of an By innocent lapse in judgment. Stewart In one case, for instance, Dobson were the Three Wise Men to be offered a clear distilled beverage derived from corn and imported from North Carolina, they would, wisely, decline. Others — I’m just saying — might have seen things differently, and then saw things even more differently, then just saw things and … Giving a really bad gift can have a similar effect, as in leaving the giver to converse exclusively with himself or imaginary beings, because no one else is all that receptive. I’m referring to a friend — really, I’m smarter than that — who gave his wife a vacuum cleaner for Christmas. He might as well have given her a box of horse hockey and said, as another friend’s father did one year, “I got you a pony, but I guess it escaped.” The ramifications of the vacuum present were severe: she not only got the vacuum cleaner, she got the house, a car and a nice check once a month.
There may have been more involved than the vacuum, although it was rumored that one line in the depositions said, “But it was a Filter Queen!” Most not-so-good Christmases result from family gatherings and trying to be nice to relatives, no matter how crazy, judgmental, wingnutty or humorless they might be. I, for instance, think it would be amusing to say at the dinner table, as you fork into the salad, “Did you know they’ve isolated the salad atom? Yep. It’s composed of protons, neutrons, electrons and croutons. Hahahaha!” Others might frown and reply, “There’s no such thing as a salad atom. It’s a complex mixture of …” “Yeah, yeah. It was a joke, okay? Look, just be merry and maybe the bright part will come to you later.” As a kid, I never cared for the older relatives you saw once year. They would whirl in, grab you in a big squeeze, give you a wrinkly smooch on the forehead and exclaim, “My, how you have grown!” “Yes ma’am,” you reply, “I try to do it when you’re not looking.” But now that I’m the older relative, I know what to do and what to avoid. I don’t do clear distilled corn-based liquids, and I keep my thoughts to myself when around the grown-ups, especially at the table. As for the kids, I enjoy entertaining them but don’t indulge in squeezing, as if either of us would really want that. I’m sticking with the merry and bright approach, although it would be funny to say, “Pssst, Tommy, did you know that all your presents are just rented and that…” I wouldn’t say anything like that, because I don’t want to be the cause of a not-so-good Christmas for anyone. I’m sticking with the merry and bright all the way. And that goes for everyone.
Letters Santa Claus thanks Berlin Walmart for candy canes
Editor, Mrs. Claus and I wish to thank the Kiwanians and Walmart of Berlin for providing candy canes for us to distribute during our visits to the students at our local elementary schools. Because so many of the children have been especially good this year, we had to close the North Pole Candy Factory to concentrate on making toys and all those electronic things, so we really appreciate your kind donation. Merry Christmas to all, and may everyone enjoy a happy, healthful, and prosperous 2019. Sincerely, Santa
Harris opposes seismic blasting off Maryland
Editor, I’m disappointed by the decision of the National Fisheries Office in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to grant permits for possible seismic air gun blasting off the Atlantic coast of Maryland. I oppose this seismic blasting off
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our Maryland coast just as I continue to oppose offshore oil drilling off our Maryland coast. While every effort will be made to minimize the effect on marine fish and mammal life in the area, there is undoubtedly a risk to our coastal economy that relies so heavily upon tourism, fishing, and recreation. I oppose any energy project off Maryland’s Atlantic coast that would endanger marine life and economic activity. I support local officials in Maryland’s First Congressional District on matters of energy — be it opposition to offshore wind development or oil drilling off our coast. Maryland’s coast is home to protected species, coastal fishing industries, recreational attractions, and more — all of which deserve protection from the potential oil exploration and drilling that might follow seismic air gun blasting so these sectors can continue to thrive. It is a true disappointment to see the National Fisheries Office grant these permits despite the unified opposition of local and federal officials in Maryland, including myself. We must protect the marine life that dwells along the coast and the crucial
economic benefits the coast provides to our community in Maryland’s First District and to Maryland at large. While many political issues can be divisive, this is a topic where I hope most Marylanders will be in agreement. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01)
OC man reacts to ESPN segment
Editor, Last week on ESPN’s PTI (Pardon the Interruption), there was a segment on the show about a Kansas City Chiefs running back and domestic violence. The video clearly shows the ‘player] kicking the woman while she was on the floor. One of the commentators stated he would like to know all the facts before he completely comes to a conclusion. That linebacker should have his day in court. This incident happened in February and the police seen no reason for an arrest. Where was the NFL (Ray Rice)? The commentator who made the remark about the conclusion should be suspended, as his partner was last year for a derogatory remark about a
woman. There is no excuse for domestic violence. Mike Graves Ocean City
Man calls for hurricane preparedness in OC
Editor, Every spring a number of Ocean City elected officials and employees go to New Orleans to participate in the National Hurricane Conference. The primary goal of the conference is to improve hurricane preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation in order to save lives and lower property damage. Now I know that the Ocean City government has volumes planning for a hurricane similar to Michael if Ocean City is hit. The easy part of the plan would be the hurricane preparation procedures such as ordering residents to leave Ocean City. The difficult part is addressing the damage, especially the human toll and property damage, once the hurricane such as Michael passes over Ocean City. The life-threatening quality of a Continued on Page 59
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 58 hurricane similar to Michael could cause major devastation in Ocean City. Now that the extent of Hurricane Michael’s damages can be clearly seen in the photographs of Mexico Beach, (See https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=13UoLG4assM), Ocean City residents should be very concerned because the building construction and infrastructure in Ocean City are very similar to Mexico Beach. Many of the properties in Mexico Beach that were destroyed were constructed very similar to the frame construction of those in Ocean City. Because of their wood frame construction, many of the downtown building and homes in little Salisbury, Montego Bay, Caine Keys II and Caine Woods could suffer possible total destruction. In addition to many of the frame buildings that may be destroyed, buildings that look like they are construction with concrete could also suffer significant damage because the exterior is a coat of stucco placed on top of nonconcrete material.
Ocean City Today But winds similar to Michael will not be the hurricane’s most and only life-threatening quality. The Ocean City coastline may be temporarily swallowed by the ocean, as a storm surge swamps the shore. Nine feet of storm surge, the minimum that was forecasted for Michael, is enough to turn cars into floating battering rams and cover one-story buildings. (See https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=edAol1dsXu4 for flooding). Such a storm surge would leave Coastal Highway in a flood of debris blocking many drain areas. But this may not matter because the storm would have knocked out electricity to Ocean City pumping stations used to pump water to homes and remove sewage that are generated in homes. Moreover, any home not subject to damage could probably have to deal with no running water or sewage backing into their residents. The cleanup of debris would be massive requiring the use of heavy equipment that Ocean City currently may not have.
Weekend crash in Wicomico Co. claims life of Berlin man By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) A 36-year-old Berlin man was killed following a crash last Saturday afternoon in Wicomico County. The Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack received a call from a citizen who passed by a vehicle in a ditch, according to reports. Police responded to the scene of the crash at around 4:10 p.m. on Old Ocean City Road, just west of Richardson Road. Police also received several other 911
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In addition, the flooding of the streets could make vehicle movement very difficult. This flooding could be a major impediment to the operations of the city efforts to clean up after the hurricane. The reason for this is the clean-up activities would probably be carried out at the public safety building between 65th and 66th streets. While the public safety building may be operational, any flooding of 65th and 66th streets could essentially cut off accesses to and exit from the building. Moreover, if any backup generators at the public safety building were not adequately raised off the ground, public safety building operations may be limited due to flooding conditions. Then there is the human toll. Thousands of residents, including many seniors, would no longer have a home because the hurricane destroyed their
house. They will spend weeks trying to suspend the reality of the situation as they attempt to put their life back together again and deal with insurance adjusters to file their loss claims. Yes, this letter addresses a few of the dire consequences resulting from a hurricane that hits Ocean City that is similar to Michael. If you think the damages cited in this letter are excessive, asked one of our elected officials for their informed opinion of the extent of estimated damages caused by a hurricane similar to Michael. Unfortunately, there are very few measures we can take now to mitigate the damage from a major hurricane like Michael or prepare for the shock of seeing a compost of debris that use to be our home. Joseph H. Potter Ocean City
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By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) By this time, 80 years ago, Republican Spain was in its death throes. With the defeat of the Republican forces at the Battle of the Ebro, the Republicans did not have much left. Republican Spain was now two noncontiguous parts — one consisting mostly of Catalonia, whose capital was Barcelona, and the other part which contained the Mediterranean port city of Valencia, and Spain’s largest city and historic capital, Madrid. Earlier in the war, when it looked as if Madrid would fall to the Nationalists, the Republicans relocated their capital to Valencia. It is Spain’s third largest city, and in 2007, became the first European city to host The America’s Cup races. In November 1937, the Republican capital was relocated, once again, to Barcelona. The Nationalists launched their final assault on Catalonia on Dec. 23, 1938, to eliminate this pocket and cut off all Republican land contact with France. Catalonia was bordered on one side by the Pyrenees and the French border, another by the Mediterranean Sea, and on the other two sides by Nationalist territory. Along the borders of Catalonia, the Nationalists massed more than three hundred thousand troops divided into six corps: the Corps of Urgel, commanded by Gen. Agustín Muñoz Grandes, who would later command the Spanish División Azul that fought with the Wehrmacht against the Red Army on the Eastern Front; the Corps of Maestrazgo, commanded by Gen. Rafael García Valiño, who would serve as the chief-of-staff of the Spanish Army from 1942-47; the Corps of Aragón, commanded by Gen. José Moscardó Ituarte, hero of the Siege of the Alcázar; the 55,000-man Cuerpo Legionario Italiano, commanded by Gen. Gaston Gambara, who later
commanded a corps, fighting with Rommel, in North Africa; the Corps of Navarre, commanded by Gen. José Salchaga Zala, who would later be promoted to captain-general and in 1945, be given command of Barcelona; the Moroccan Corps, commanded by Col. Juan Yagüe Blanco, who was one of the best on that side and would later become air minister. The entire force was commanded by Gen. Fidel Dávila Arrondo, who would later serve as minister of defense. In addition, for the Nationalists, the German Legion Kondor, commanded by Baron Wolfram von Richtofen, together with the Italian Aviazione Legionaria, commanded by Mario Bernasconi, ruled the skies over the battlefields. Facing the Nationalist troops were an equal number of men, under the overall command of Juan Hernández Saravia. They were divided into the Army of the East, under Col. Sebastián Pozas Perea, and the Army of the Ebro, commanded by Col. Juan Modesto Guilloto León. However, by now the Republic’s soldiers were dispirited, underfed, ill-equipped and disorganized, and its almost nonexistent air force was no match for that of its opponent. Concerned that the French, still smarting from the embarrassment of Munich and Czechoslovakia, might intervene to save the Republicans, Italian Foreign Minister, Count Galleazzo Ciano (Mussolini’s son-inlaw), blustered that, if that happened, “We will send regular divisions.” Of course, the Littorio Infantry Division, commanded by General Annibale Bergonzoli, a/k/a “Barba Elettrica”(Electric Beard), as well as other regular units of the Italian Royal Army, had been fighting in Spain for two years! The Aviazione Legionaria had served there even longer. On Jan. 14, the Navarrese and the Moroccans captured the 2500-year-
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old Mediterranean City of Tarragona, and on Jan. 26, Spain’s second city, Barcelona, was occupied by Nationalist Troops. The Spanish Parliament, the Cortez, met in the 600-year-old city of Figueras, near the French border, for the last time on Feb. 1. Sixty-four members, out of 473, were present. The Prime Minister, Dr. Juan Negrín López, delivered a speech proposing peace terms (to which all knew Franco would never agree) with the Nationalists. When the meeting ended, the members left for France. They were among a half a million refugees pouring across the border. The Navarrese and the Italians captured the 2500-year-old city of Gerona on Feb. 5, 1939. Gerona is the capital of the province of Girona, located on Spain’s Costa Brava, 62 miles northeast of Barcelona, and today has a population of 100,000. By Feb. 7, only a thin slice of territory separated the Nationalist troops from the French border. Col. Enrique Jurado replaced Hernández Saravia as commander-in-chief of the Republican Forces, after he was sacked because of “defeatism!” This was merely a rearrangement of the deck chairs, as the ship was sinking. On Feb. 8, the Navarrese captured Figueres. Today, the city has a population of 30,000 and is known as the birthplace of Salvador Dali and the location of the Museo Dalí, which he established. The Maestrazgo and Aragón Corps reached the French border on Feb. 9. By the next day it was all over. As the soldiers of the Republican Army crossed the border, they were disarmed by French border guards. Not knowing that the Spanish officer they were disarming spoke French, one Frenchman said to the other, “This rabble calls itself an army?” The Spanish officer presciently remarked, “We resisted for almost three years. Soon, we will see how long you resist!” Although Madrid, Valencia, Alicante and a few other cities and towns held out in the other Republican territory, on Feb. 27, 1939 Great Britain and France recognized the Nationalist government. The day before, Dr. Manuel Azaña Diaz resigned as the second and last president of the Second Spanish Republic. French Premier Édouard Daladier handed over all Spanish assets to the new government’s representatives. This included arms, ships, money and gold. By this time, Col. Segismundo Casado López had risen to command the troops defending Madrid. It was clear to everyone that the Republican cause was lost. He, together with Gen. José Miaja Menant, joined with the leaders of the Partido Socialista Obrero Español (Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party), to form Junta de Defensa Nacional to govern the city and to negotiate its, and Republican, surrender.
Ocean City Today Republican Prime Minister Juan Negrín, as he was fleeing to France, ordered Luis Barceló Jover to, with his I Corps, attempt to retake the city from the Junta. The attempt failed and Barceló was executed. By the end of March, no one on the Republican side wanted to fight, and after a siege of more than two years, on the 27th, the Nationalist Army walked into the ancient Spanish capital. Meanwhile, outside of Madrid, the Republicans still had three armies in the field; The Army of the Levante, commanded by Gen. Leopoldo Menéndez López; The Army of Estremadura, commanded by Gen. Antonio Escobar Huertas; and The Army of Andalusia, commanded by Col. Domingo Moriones Larraga. Col. Casado López, who had been attempting to negotiate with Franco, sent him a telegraph on March 26 informing him that, as he had demanded, the Republican Air Force would be surrendered the next day. El Caudillo replied that Nationalist forces were advancing the next day, and that any Republican units that didn’t want to fight should raise the white flag of surrender. On March 30, Gen. Gambara’s Cuerpo Legionario Italiano entered the 2500-year-old Mediterranean port of Alicante, while troops commanded by Gen. Antonio Aranda Mata, hero of the Siege of Oviedo, en-
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Refugee families walk to safety during the Spanish Civil War.
tered the former Republican capital of Valencia on the Mediterranean Sea. For this, Gen. Aranda was promoted to captain-general. The next day, the coastal cities of Almería, Murcia, and Cartagena were occupied. There was no more Republican Spain. When told that all of the Nationalist’s objectives had been occupied, and that the enemy was finally defeated, El Caudillo, calmly replied, without looking up from his desk, “Muy bien. Muchas gracias.” On April 1, 1939, El Caudillo of Spain, Generalísimo Franciso Franco, declared that, “Today, the Nationalist
troops, after disarming and capturing the Red army, reached their last military goals. The war is ended.” That same day, the United States recognized his government. Now would come “reconciliation,” Franco style. Next week: Time’s Man-of-theYear 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 reached at wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.
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OBITUARIES FRANCIS â&#x20AC;&#x153;MOEâ&#x20AC;? HORNAK Berlin Francis â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moeâ&#x20AC;? Hornak, age 79, died on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary Anderko Hornak. He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann Moe Hornak Hornak, and children, Michael Hornak of Lansdale, Pennsylvania and Mark Hornak and his wife, Jennifer, of Pottstown, Pennsylvania. There are four grandchildren Anna Le, Ben, Dakota and Sam, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his brothers, Edward, Joseph, William and Robert Hornak. Moe was a graduate of Bethlehem Technical School and was employed for 20 years by Sheridan Bookbinding as a design engineer. He later worked for Kiwi Shoe Polish for over 20 years in the same capacity. After retiring to Ocean Pines, he enjoyed carving decoys, and was an avid fan of Philadelphia sports teams, especially the Super Bowl champion Eagles. He was a member of Holy Savior Catholic Church. A mass of Christian Burial was
held on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018 at Holy Savior Catholic Church. Rev. Stanislau Esposito officiated. A donation in his memory may be made to: Holy Savior Catholic Church, 1705 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. JAMES EVERETT SHOCKLEY Berlin James Everett Shockley, age 84, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 at Brandywine Assisted Living in Selbyville. Born June 23, 1934, in Berlin, he was the son of the late Olin Shockley, Sr. and Mildred Jarvis Shockley. He was preceded in James Shockley death by his wife, Betsey Shockley. Surviving are his children, Chris Shockley and his wife, Mary, of Ocean City, Michelle Bankert and her husband, Brian, of Ocean City, and Claudine Schiller and her husband, David, of Silver Spring, Maryland. There are seven grandchildren, Allison Shockley, Megan Shockley Gresham (Dave), Julia Shockley, Lindsey and, Collin Bankert, and Alexis and
Anna Schiller. Also surviving, are his brothers, Rev. Olin J. Shockley, Jr. and his wife, Dorothy, of Berlin, Raymond C. Shockley and his wife, Susan, of Berlin, Judge William D. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;? Shockley and his wife, Jackie, Richard M. Shockley and his wife, Nannette, of Abingdon, Maryland, and Mary S. Williams and her husband, Calvin, of Berlin, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Shockley was a graduate of Ocean City High School, Class of 1953. He was an outstanding athlete and member of the basketball team, and with his brother Ray, they went on to win the 1953 Maryland State Basketball Championship. He was also president of the Ocean City High School Student Council. He attended Salisbury State Teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College, and served two years with the Army in Germany. Upon returning home, he graduated from Goldey Beacom College in Wilmington, Delaware. Jim enjoyed his career within the finance and banking industry for over 30 years. He was a member and past president of the Salisbury Lions Club, member of the Ocean City Lions Club, Board of Directors for the Blood Bank of Delmarva, member of Salisbury Chamber of Commerce, trustee of Bethesda United Methodist Church, Salisbury, Maryland, and a
DECEMBER 21, 2018 member of Atlantic United Methodist Church in Ocean City. Some of Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite pastime activities with his family were going to the beach, boating and walking on the Boardwalk. A funeral service was held on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Rev. Olin J. Shockley officiated. Interment was private for the family. A donation in his memory may be made to the Ocean City Life-Saving Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, Maryland 21842, or the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association, 1850 York Rd. Suite D, Timonium, Maryland 21093. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. GEORGE EDWARD RILEY JR. Berlin George Edward Riley Jr., age 56, passed away on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 at the farm. Born in Salisbury, Maryland on Sept. 12, 1962, he was the son of Winifred J. Riley and the late George Edward Riley Sr. He is survived by his longtime girlfriend of 29 years, Lynn Hackensmith; son, Daniel Edward Riley and girlfriend, Hilary Hawkins; stepson, Jordy Hackensmith; sister, Sandra Marie Bishop; granddaughter, Kennedy Jane Riley, and several
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nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, he is predeceased in death by his sisters, Patsy Elaine Whitlock and Barbara Ann Wimbrow. He also leaves beGeorge Riley Jr. hind his 4-wheeler. George was a farmer and roofer. He enjoyed spending time on the farm, especially Deer Camp with his friends and family. He loved watching football, deer hunting and loading up and going places with his Bunky (Stacey Carey). He will be sadly missed by all the lives he touched. A funeral service was held on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Interment followed at Bowen Cemetery. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. RUBY FLORA HAYDEN Berlin Ruby Flora Hayden, age 95, of Berlin, Maryland, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Mrs. Hayden was born in Rogerstone, Wales, and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Kate (Greenslade) Evans. She attended the Ruby Hayden London School of Music and had worked for the St. John Ambulance Brigade. She was later employed by the State of Delaware as a secretary. She was a member Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church for 50 years and had served as a deacon, Friends of Brandywine Springs, Welsh Club of Delaware, Seamans Knitting Club, Red Clay Garden Club, and was an avid bridge player and gardener. She is survived by two daughters, Virginia “Ginny” Borodulia (Nick) of Bishopville, Maryland and Valerie H. Wagenknecht (Mark) of Gresham, Oregon; two sons, Richard D. Hayden Jr. of Irmo, South Carolina, and Robert E. Hayden (Sharon) of Wilm-
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Ocean City Today ington, Delaware; one sister, Alma E. Marley of Newport, Wales; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard D. Hayden, in 2011. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018 at Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, Delaware with Rev. Dr. Randy Clayton officiating. Burial was in Red Clay Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802, Friends of Brandywine Springs, P.O. Box 5323, Wilmington, Delaware 19808, or Samaritans Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, North Carolina 28607. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.
Ocean Pines, and grandchildren, Lara and Rick Angel. Also surviving is her brother, Fred Whitman, of Ocean City. Mrs. Angel had been employed by Evelyn Angel Coldwell Banker as an assistant. She was a member of the Marlin Club and the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce. She enjoyed traveling, fishing and going to the beach. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Berlin. A donation in her memory may be sent to: Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
EVELYN ANGEL Ocean City Evelyn Angel, age 82, passed away on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 at Berlin Nursing and Rehab. Born in Berlin, she was the daughter of the late Norman Edward and Evelyn Phipps Whitman. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Max Rogers Angel, in 2017. She is survived by her son, Marti Angel and his wife, Shannon, of
DORIS H. QUILLEN Ocean City Doris H. Quillen, age 77, of Ocean City, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, at Christiana Hospital in Newark. She was born in Whaleyville, Maryland, and was the daughter of the late Eddie Norton and Pauline F. (Donaway) Hall. Doris retired after 47 years from Mountaire Farms as an accounts payable supervisor and was a member of St. Martins United Methodist
PAGE 63 Church and the United Methodist Women. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, David A. Quillen, of Ocean City; a daughter, Doris Quillen Dawn Q. Spencer and husband, James, of Selbyville; a brother, Ray Edward Hall of Willards; three sisters, Betty White of Pittsville, Dorothy Mumford of Georgetown and Hilda H. Foskey of Pittsville; two grandchildren, Thomas D. Spencer and wife, Krystle, and Jessica Breeding and husband, Cole; five great-grandchildren, Kaden, Brody, Spencer, Camden and Archer, and countless nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, William T. Hall and three sisters, Elizabeth Mumford, Jean Coffin and Peggy Hall. A memorial service was held on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018 at BishopHastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with Pastor Joyce Cofield officiating. Burial was in Lewis Cemetery in Whaleyville. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: St. Martins United Methodist Church, c/o Denise Lane, 9834 Main St. Berlin, Maryland 21811. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.
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Call to OC police leads to traffic stop, DUI arrest
By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2018) A call from a citizen helped locate a 23-year-old man arrested last Monday in connection with driving under the influence, according to an arrest report filed in District Court in Ocean City. Alexander Shawn Sapeta, 23, of Millsboro, Delaware, was A. Sapeta arrested on Dec. 10 and charged with several offenses, including two counts of driving or attempting to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, negligent driving and driving or attempting to drive a vehicle while so far impaired by alcohol that the person cannot drive safely, according to the arrest report. Police responded to assist with a traffic stop around 3:33 p.m. on the 13000 block of Coastal Highway after being advised to look out for an erratic driver operating a black Ford SUV. The complainant who notified police said she saw the driver, later identified as Sapeta, put a green and white Utz potato chip bag over his head as he backed out of a parking space and almost hit another car in the process, according to the arrest report. The complainant told police she followed the vehicle for several blocks to a CVS store, where Sapeta reportedly parked for several minutes. She added that Sapeta backed out of the parking spot as well, and again almost hit another vehicle before speed through the parking lot, police reported. She then said she saw Sapeta drive onto Coastal Highway and almost cause an accident as he made a UTurn at 120th Street without yielding to oncoming traffic. Police said the accused told them he had four alcoholic drinks and had smoked marijuana in the previous two hours. According to the arrest report, he failed a roadside sobriety test and posted a .17 BAC in a later breathalyzer test. Police searched Sapeta’s vehicle and found two miniature empty bottles of Smirnoff vodka, and a clear plastic baggie filled with what was later identified as marijuana, according to the report.
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FIRE AT SCHOOL Multiple fire departments, spanning from Ocean City, Ocean Pines and Berlin respond to a roof fire at Ocean City Elementary School on Wednesday. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Worcester County Fire Marshal. All students and staff were safely evacuated and dismissed. Damages were contained mostly to the roof, although a whole pod – four classrooms – were closed off for further repairs. The school reopened the next day, with Superintendent Lou Taylor, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Annette Wallace, Coordinator Carrie Sterrs, and Chief Safety Officer Stephen Price greeting staff, students and parents. “The first responders and law enforcement’s reaction time was outstanding,” Price said.
Over $79K raised for wife, daughter Continued from Page 59 the center console and did not appear to be breathing. He was later pronounced dead at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. The circumstances leading up to the crash were unclear, but the investigation remains active as of Tuesday afternoon, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack at 410-749-3101 ext. 0, or via email msp.salisbury@maryland.gov. A social media fundraising campaign was set up to help the family during their time of need. Its organizer, Stephanie Lisi, said the Ocean City Fishing Community is trying to lend a helping hand. Hathaway was a crew member on Foolish Pleasures, a charter boat out of the Ocean City Fishing Center in West Ocean City, and previously had appeared on the National Geographic Channel’s television show “Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks.” “He was an exceptional human being whose passion was the sea,” Lisi posted on Facebook. “He always brightened the day of anyone he met.” The Facebook fundraiser was established Sunday with a $250,000 goal. As of Thursday morning, there were 1,357 people who donated $79,880. “Due to his untimely death, we are asking for donations to help them stay on their feet while trying to survive this tragedy,” Lisi said in the post. Those who knew Hathaway said he couldn’t stress enough how important his family was to him. “[He was most proud of] his wife and newborn baby girl,” Lisi said. To donate, visit the “Mary and Molly Jean Hathaway” fundraising page at www.facebook.com/donate/ 1999378630355197/10156383328122659. To honor Hathaway, there will also be a celebration of life from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday at the Ocean City Marlin Club on 9659 Golf Course Road. There will also be a me-
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Mary, William and Molly Jean Hathaway are photographed. William, 36, of Berlin, died Saturday after a crash on Old Ocean City Road in Wicomico County. A social media campaign is helping to raise money for his family.
morial service on Jan. 5, 2019 at New Hope Friends Church in Goldsboro, North Carolina. “Will’s heart was in the sea but he called two places home; Ocean City, [Maryland,] and Eastern North Carolina,” Mary said in a Facebook post. In lieu of flowers, Mary said people can write a memory about William, include a photo and submit it to a Dropbox at https://www.dropbox.com/request/ gIwkAFF643jknXypsaM5. Mary provided a statement on the fundraising Facebook page following her husband’s death: “On behalf of Molly Jean and myself, I would like to sincerely thank everyone for their thoughts, kind words and prayers. At this extremely difficult time in our lives, we are comforted by the knowledge that so many people loved Will, Molly Jean and me.”
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Decatur wrestling team continues to dominate on mat
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 21, 2018) The Stephen Decatur wrestling team continues to dominate its opponents, with its latest two casualties being Saint Michaels and Colonel Richardson. “We worked on some stuff in practice this week — we worked on some tilts and takedowns — and I saw a lot of that. I saw improvement out of everybody from JV to varsity,” Decatur Coach Todd Martinek said after Wednesday’s tri-meet with Saint Michaels and Colonel Richardson in Berlin. “We’re getting a little healthy. We still don’t have our whole lineup and we’re not down to weight either. We’re young and we’re getting better every day. I’m happy with them so far.” Decatur battled the Saint Michaels Saints first. The Seahawks won 78-6. Seniors Jhymir Blake (152) and Daletez Smith (220), junior captain Jagger Clapsadle (120), junior Keegan Mitchell (132), and freshmen Noah Reho (138) and Alex Koulikov (145) pinned their opponents. Sophomore captain Nico D’Amico’s 126-pound opponent was injured during their match and unable to continue, so he was awarded the victory. Saint Michaels forfeited six matches to Decatur. Decatur topped the Colonel Richardson Colonels 69-9. Smith (220), Clapsadle (120), D’Amico (126), Koulikov (145), seniors Dakota Souder (285) and Lukas See DECATUR Page 66
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Stephen Decatur sophomore Caleb Myers works to pin his 106-pound opponent, Jorselen Gabriel of Colonel Richardson, during Wednesday’s meet in Berlin. It took him 1:28 to get the job done.
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Stephen Decatur sophomore captain Nico D’Amico wraps up his 126-pound opponent, Abe Webb of Colonel Richardson, during Wednesday’s meet in Berlin. D’Amico pinned him in the second period.
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(Left) Stephen Decatur sophomore Micah Bourne battles Samson Opher of Colonel Richardson during their 182-pound match on Wednesday in Berlin. Bourne pinned him in the second period. (Right) Junior Kyle Elliott controls his 138-pound match against Colonel’s Daniel McKernan. He won 12-2.
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Stephen Decatur junior Theo Hobbs goes strong to the basket during Tuesday’s game against Washington in Berlin.
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 21, 2018) The Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball team regrouped and bounced back after falling to the Crisfield Crabbers, 73-44, last Thursday, and pulled out a big 78-39 victory over the Washington Jaguars, on Tuesday in Berlin. “We came in talking about energy and I thought our energy was better tonight,” Decatur Coach BJ Johnson said after the Washington game. “After the Crisfield game I was very upset, because I felt like we just didn’t play with heart. Tonight, I felt like the kids played with a lot of energy, so they answered the bell.” Decatur led 17-7 at the end of the first quarter. By halftime, the Seahawks had gained a 38-15 advantage. After three quarters, the home team was on top 55-30. The Berlin squad outscored its opponent 23-9 in the fourth quarter. “I thought they shared the ball. I thought we shot the ball extremely well, so that opened it up the middle [and] we moved the ball pretty well,” Johnson said. “Defensively, we still have a lot of work, but overall it was pretty good.” Junior captain Churchill Bounds led Decatur with 20 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. Sophomore London Drummond contributed 12 points. He also had seven rebounds.
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Stephen Decatur junior captain Drew Haueisen puts the ball in the basket during Tuesday’s game against Washington in Berlin. He had 11 points and 12 rebounds in Decatur’s 78-39 victory.
Junior captain Drew Haueisen added 11 points and 12 rebounds. Decatur will again compete in the Governor’s Challenge tournament during the holiday break. The Seahawks will play Tallwood High School out of Virginia Beach on Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 11:45 a.m. at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury. The other two teams in Decatur’s bracket are Laurel from Delaware, and Seed School out of Washington, D.C.
They will also go head-to-head at 11:45 a.m. The winners will meet on Thursday at 6:45 p.m. at Wicomico High School in Salisbury. The teams that lose will battle at 8:30 p.m. “It’s nice to play somebody different than conference teams, so we’re looking forward to it,” Johnson said. “We just got to keep playing defense, sharing the ball, and hopefully we can continue to shoot the ball well. If we do that, we should be fine.”
Decatur to battle in LaPlata event Continued from Page 65 Layton (170), a team captain, junior Shamar Baines (113), and sophomores Caleb Myers (106) and Micah Bourne (182) pinned their opponents. Reho earned a 16-0 technical-fall victory at 132 pounds. Junior Kyle Elliott scored a major decision, 12-2, at 138 pounds. Blake won his 152-pound match when his opponent was injured and unable to continue.
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“We were a little out of shape in some spots tonight and I don’t know if that’s nerves, because a lot of matches we really haven’t been tested [this season],” Martinek said. “Colonel Richardson, they’re one of the best teams in the Bayside [Conference]. Definitely one of the top three.” Decatur will compete in the LaPlata Warrior Duals today and Saturday. “We’re pretty good. We will be dangerous at that tournament this
weekend with the 3A state champs, Huntingtown, 2A state champs, Damascus, and 4A semifinalist, Old Mill,” Martinek said. “There’s 10 teams and we’re going to get eight dual meets in two days. It’s a grind, but we’re going to take some extra kids. “We’re there to get tough competition,” he continued. “Damascus hasn’t lost a dual meet in six-and-ahalf years and we wrestle them Saturday night. We’re really looking forward to it.”
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SD track athletes improve from first meet
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 21, 2018) The Stephen Decatur boys’ indoor track team tied for seventh place and the girls’ squad tied for eighth during last Wednesday’s 20-school meet at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill. “I made a lot of changes compared to the first meet to see some runners in some different events,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said. “Yes, I saw some improvement, but we also saw many athletes in different events. I
thought [senior] Kevin [Beck] ran really well in the 1600m, [junior] Gabby [Izzett] in the 1600m and the girls pole vaulters all did well.” The top-eight finishers in each event earned points for their respectively schools. Cape Henlopen won the boys’ competition with 61.5 points. Snow Hill and Decatur both scored 35 points to come in seventh place. Beck crossed the finish line first in the 1,600-meter race (4:46.91). Junior Carter McClendon finished eighth in the event (5:14.42).
Decatur had runners place fourth, fifth and sixth in the 800-meter run. Junior George Cheynet (2:17.86) was followed by Beck (2:18.38) and junior Sam Rakowski (2:18.56), respectively. Senior Gavin Bunting took seventh in the 500-meter run (1:17.60). Beck, Cheynet, Rakowski and senior Chad Fischer were victorious in the 3,200-meter relay race (8:53.8). North Caroline won the girls’ competition with 94 points. Decatur and Cambridge both scored 16 points, good for eighth place. Junior Abbie Baker was the top fin-
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Prep boys’ squad gains momentum going into break
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 21, 2018) Trailing going into the fourth quarter, the Worcester Prep boys’ basketball team battled back to win 36-32 over the Holly Grove Eagles on Monday in Berlin. “It was a tale of two halves,” Prep Coach John Moeser said. “The first half, we ran our offense the best we have all year, [but] we just couldn’t make our shots. The first half, they were outrebounding us,” he continued. “The second half, we did a much better job rebounding and we started making our shots.” Worcester took an early 5-0 lead in the opening quarter. Holly Grove tied it up, but Prep senior Michael Curtis hit a three-point shot to give the Mallards an 8-5 advantage. At end of the first quarter, the Berlin squad was on top 8-7. Curtis provided Worcester with a 127 lead at the beginning of the second quarter, but Holly Grove chipped away at the home team’s advantage and, at halftime, the visitors were ahead 19-15. Moeser said during halftime he talked with his team about making more of an effort to block their opponent out and rebound the ball. At the end of the third quarter, Holly Grove led 30-23. Curtis brought Worcester to within one (30-29) with a three pointer two minutes into the fourth quarter. The Mallards regained the lead (33-31) when senior captain Colin Miller netted a three with four minutes on the clock. With about two minutes remaining in the game, Prep junior Ryan Cronin, playing tight defense, took an offensive charge and Worcester was awarded possession of the ball as the team led 33-32. “Ryan Cronin took an offensive charge at a crucial time in the game,” Moeser said. “It was a big defensive play.
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(Left) Worcester Prep senior Henry Taboh fights for a rebound during Monday’s game against Holly Grove in Berlin. (Right) Senior captain Colin Miller shoots a three. Worcester came from behind to win 36-32.
It gave us energy.” The Mallards scored four in the final minutes to secure the victory. Curtis led Worcester with 14 points. Sophomore Mason Brown chipped in with seven points. “At halftime, we talked about continuing to take good shots. They finally started going in [the basket] in the second half,” Moeser said. “Our defense was stellar throughout the game. We held them to two points in the fourth quarter and they were both free throws.” Moeser said the team has picked up some momentum, unfortunately, the Mallards are now headed into the holiday break. “There’s still some growing pains, but we’re getting there,” Moeser said. “Each game we’re getting better.” The team will have a few practices
during the break, and on Saturday, Dec. 29, the players will compete in a game against their dads and alumni. The match is slated to start at noon.
Worcester’s next regular-season game is Saturday, Jan. 5 at 1:30 p.m. against the Salisbury School Dragons in Salisbury.
WP Lady Mallards head into break, 7-0; ready for tourney By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 21, 2018) The Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team boosted its record to 7-0, wrapping up regularseason play before the holiday break with a 53-2 victory over the Holly Grove Eagles on Monday in Berlin. “I thought they played great,” Prep Coach Scot Dailey said. “It’s tough though. The other team had four or five starters out for various reasons, so they knew they were outmatched. “The girls played hard,” he contin-
ued. “We’re a defensive-minded team, so to try to sit back and not try to press can be difficult, but also trying to stay sharp on the offensive end.” The Lady Mallards came out firing on all cylinders in the first quarter, outscoring the Eagles, 22-0. At halftime, the Prep squad led 362. Worcester shut out Holly Grove 170 in the second half. “We did miss a few shots, but we’re finishing at a higher rate than we have the last three years,” Dailey said. See SHOOTING Page 69
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Worcester Prep senior Delaney Abercrombie takes a shot from just inside the three-point line during Monday’s game against Holly Grove in Berlin.
Shooting percentage for WP better than in past seasons Continued from Page 68 “We always joke ‘we can’t score, we can’t score, we can’t score,’ but I think our season percentage is close to 40 percent from the field and in the past we were right around 25 percent.” Senior captain Gracie Gardner led Worcester with 11 points. She also had Scot Dailey eight rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Senior Hannah Merritt contributed with 10 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Senior Alannah Curtis also scored 10 points. She added three rebounds and four steals. Worcester will compete in the Governor’s Challenge tournament after Christmas. The Mallards will face Thomas Stone of Waldorf, Maryland, at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26 at University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne. The other two teams in the bracket are Snow Hill and Kings Christian Academy from Callaway, Maryland. They will play at 11:45 a.m. at James M. Bennett High School in Salisbury. The winners will go head-to-head on Thursday, Dec. 27, at 10 a.m. at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. The teams that lose will matchup at 10 a.m. at Bennett. “We have a couple practices this week and we’re really excited about the Governor’s Challenge next week after Christmas. We get to play schools from out of town that we haven’t seen; maybe give us a little different look and hopefully challenge us,” Dailey said. “I think it would be great for the girls to get
back to the championship game like we did last year and have a chance to win a bracket, win a trophy outside of our conference. It would be a big reward for how hard these girls have worked the last four years.”
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Worcester Prep senior captain Gracie Gardner looks to turn to the basket while guarded by a Holly Grove player during Monday’s game in Berlin. She led Worcester with 11 points in the 53-2 win.
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Hoffman joins SD boys’ lax program By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 21, 2018) The Stephen Decatur varsity boys’ lacrosse team will take the field with a new head coach at the helm this spring. “I am honored to be given the opportunity to contribute to Stephen
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