05.03.2024 OC Today-Dispatch

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Crackdown on displays

Council advises Boardwalk merchants it (mostly) means business this time

The back-and-forth between city officials and business owners whose outdoor displays encroach on public property is taking a tougher turn, with fines and permit suspensions now possible in a proposed ordinance change. But the city will warn them first. — PAGE 3

County canine can smell cells

A suspect on the run tosses his phone in dense underbrush and figures police will never find it and the incriminating information it contains. But he’s not counting on the newest addition to the sheriff’s office staff — Luna, the 3-year-0ld lab who’s been trained to sniff out electronics, including thumb drives.

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So much for the old-fashioned diamond-shaped kite at last week’s Maryland International Kite Exposition in Ocean City, where all sorts of elaborate creations took to the blue skies. See more photos on page 70.

OC cracking down on shop displays

By Mallory Panuska Ames Digital Editor

(May 3, 2024) Ocean City business owners will need to be more careful about how they showcase their merchandise this summer as officials prepare to crack down on outdoor displays.

City Council members advanced an ordinance during a work session Tuesday that will change, and strengthen, the existing rules.

The current outdoor display ordinance requires two warnings before the issuance of any citation or fine, allows a one-week suspension on the fourth violation, a two-week suspension for the fifth violation and a fourmonth suspension after six violations.

“There’s a number of steps and they’re fairly cumbersome,” City Manager Terry McGean said during the work session.

The number of violations also resets to zero each year and there is nothing in the existing ordinance that penalizes someone who ignores the code altogether, which McGean said ties officials’ hands even more.

To remedy the situation, staff came up with a new proposal to change the ordinance to allow a citation and fine of $500 to be issued on first violation upon discretion of enforcement staff; a citation and $1,000 fine for the sec-

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ond violation; a citation and fine of $1,000, plus a two-week permit suspension for the third violation; and four-month permit suspension and another $1,000 fine for violation four.

Under the existing code, displaying a sign without a permit could also result in a business license suspension. The proposed new code would also not reset the violation count after four violations, but wait until the fourmonth suspension is complete.

Outdoor displays, as defined in the ordinance, include merchandise such as t-shirts and other clothing; areas designated for hair wraps, henna tattoos, caricatures and the like; and display of other items not considered signage. And while the ordinance technically specifies that the regulations apply to Atlantic Avenue, or the Boardwalk, McGean pointed out that the language actually covers the whole town.

During discussions, Mayor Rick Meehan pushed to give some leeway to businesses on first violation, at least for this season.

“As we document this going into this year, and this will be going into effect this year, … the very first step should be a documented warning,” Meehan said. “Then you go to 500 [dollars]. I’m just adding one extra step. But as with everything, the first

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thing everybody’s going to say — even though we’re going to talk about it, we’re going to pass an ordinance, we’re going to try to get the word out — is, ‘nobody told me.’”

Planning and Community Development Director George Bendler said that his staff, as well as Ocean City Development Corporation employees and the police, have been making efforts to let business owners know that the proposed ordinance changes could be implemented, thus enforcement should be expected.

“We are educating, and I think we have done a very very good job of letting them know this is coming,” he said.

Council members ultimately agreed to verbally tell enforcement staff to give a warning on first violation for this year, as the ordinance already gives them the option, but leave the language as presented.

“It’ll be a direction to staff,” McGean said.

After some more discussion, which included a decision to include a requirement that all fees must be paid before a new business license is issued, council members voted 5-0, with Councilman John Gehrig and Councilwoman Carol Proctor absent, to advance the change to a first reading.

Sun sets on Ocean City sign provision with changes near

By Mallory Panuska Ames Digital Editor

(May 3, 2024) Downtown Ocean City signs that have been flagged for not complying with a decades-old ordinance will not be penalized following a council vote this week.

“This has probably been a long time coming. It’s probably time to finish this up,” Councilman Peter Buas said during a work session Tuesday before making a motion to remove a sunset provision that would require all non-code compliant signs in the downtown and upper downtown districts to get compliant.

The motion, which council members approved 5-0 after some discussion with Councilman John Gehrig and Councilwoman Carol Proctor ab-

sent, came on the heels of several discussions over the past few years.

Six years ago, council members passed an ordinance ordering that all non-compliant signs in the 75 feet of space that legally belongs to the city on Baltimore and Philadelphia avenues be moved or brought up to code by Nov. 18, 2022.

Council members voted in October 2022 to extend the deadline, or sunset provision, and give the sign owners until Nov. 18, 2023, to get compliant. The vote also required staff to complete an inventory of all affected signs and provide notification to property owners.

With that date now come and gone, the issue was brought back during a joint session on Feb. 27 between the City Council and planning commission. City Planner Bill Neville said during the meeting that the initial plan was to use the most recent one-year extension to complete an inventory of signage in the downtown area. But it never came to fruition. He said that besides not getting the answers to some questions that were needed to proceed, staff also had not done an inventory of all of the signs downtown. Previously, signs in the southern downtown area were not yet documented.

On Tuesday, Planning and Community Development Director George Bendler shared the com-

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Council eyes new approach to signs in downtown area

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pleted inventory for all signs from 1st to 15th streets. The results showed that more than 65 percent of the signs, or 232 out of 350, were not permitted for an array of different reasons. He said most of the offenders were government signs, signs on condos or apartment buildings, signs with no individual permits to begin with, or real estate or parking signs. Another 109 were legally permitted, while nine were flagged as uncertain, which Bendler said were mostly legacy signs and historic markers.

When presenting options to council members, Bendler said staff could send letters to property owners with noncompliant signs letting them know they are in violation and giving them steps to comply. Or, council members could eliminate the sunset provision and allow staff to individually address noncompliant signs as they see fit.

Staff members recommended the latter, mostly because of the lack of manpower to cite 232 signs.

Mayor Rick Meehan pointed out that efforts to bring all of the signs into compliance, or conformity, have been going on for decades, and the effort has been valiant.

“The intent was to try and get in conformity at some point in time. We were liberal. We took a long period of time to make that happen,” he said “With signs getting older, renovations, redevelopment, we thought a lot would be removed or made conforming. I think that was the intent. The intent was never to just throw the hammer down. That’s why it’s been 20 years. We are trying to get some of these brought into conformity.”

As discussed during the February joint meeting, noncompliant signs have been flagged for a number of reasons. Some are off premise, while others do not meet height requirements within the code. For example, Dumser’s Dairyland at 501 S. Philadelphia Ave., has a sign more than 20 feet high, while the Angler Restaurant downtown displays a noncompliant rooftop sign.

It was also pointed out, though, that some signs have been in place since before the sign ordinance was passed. And some are just town staples.

“Staff and council has looked into this and tried to find solutions on how to get signs in conformity,” Bendler said. “Some of the signs are legacy signs that could stay around.”

The “legacy signs,” he said, have “earned their keep and right” to stay on display. Others, though, are deteriorating and in poor condition. For those, he said there will be enforcement to get them into compliance.

(May 3, 2024) A new-old car will make Ocean City’s pitch to potential summer visitors, as the local government’s tourism department launches its second “Catch a Ride Campaign” tour of metropolitan areas within a few hours’ drive of the Maryland coast.

The centerpiece of the mobile campaign is a 1972 Volkswagen bus favored by the hippie and surfing crowd back in the day when Don McLean was singing about “American Pie” and Elton John was the “Rocket Man.” That bus, purchased for $65,000, according to Marketing and Communications Director Jessica Waters, is now emblazoned with Ocean City’s colors and smiley face logo.

It replaces a van leased for last year’s promotional circuit for $40,000, Waters said in an email Wednesday. The Catch a Ride mobile tour, she continued, produced such an outstanding response — 279 billion impressions and 60,000 engagements

— that “we realized it was an investment we wanted to make in our destination’s future, knowing the exposure will be paid back tenfold.”

This year’s round of promoting Ocean City as “Somewhere to Smile

About” will begin on May 17 in Philadelphia, where residents will be invited to enter for a three-night, fourday stay for two at the beach.

Following the Philadelphia premier event, the mobile tour will stay in Philadelphia on May 18-19, travel to Baltimore on May 25-26, Washington D.C. on June 8-9 and back to Baltimore on June 13.

In addition to the van itself, the onsite exhibit will include a beach day setup, classic Boardwalk games, and travel tips and advice from resort ambassadors.

“With an amazing response to year one of Catch a Ride, including two major industry awards, we are so excited to continue to showcase that Ocean City, Maryland is truly Somewhere to Smile About,” Tom Perlozzo, the city’s director of tourism and business bevelopment, said in a news release. “This year, our goal is to continue to introduce our refreshed brand with our friends in Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. and invite them to come visit us this summer and beyond.”

At each event, three mini versions of the beach van will be hidden, encouraging attendees to play “I Spy.” Once a little OCMD van is found, attendees can redeem for a Road Trip Kit, complete with a branded IGLOO cooler, Polaroid speaker, destinationinspired snacks and special offers. Attendees are encouraged to follow OCMD on Instagram for hints to help track down the little vans.

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Senators seek offshore wind bill veto from Md. governor

Carozza, Gallion, Hershey and Mautz highlight issues with bill in letter to Moore

By Steve Green Executive Editor

(May 3, 2024) Four shore senators joined forces this week in asking Maryland’s governor to veto a recently passed offshore wind energy bill dealing with energy credits.

result of Ørsted moving on. The senators maintain the consumers lose out in the deal.

“H.B. 1296 provides three methods to increase the subsidies that benefit the offshore wind energy developer and harm the ratepayers and taxpayers… all three methods allow US Wind to sell more of the higherpriced electricity and less of the lower-priced electricity, further burdening the ratepayer,” the letter reads.

The letter moves from highlighting the specific financial perks for US Wind to the broad consequences of the project to offshore marine life and the commercial and recreational fishing industries.

House Bill 1296 and Senate Bill 1161 each passed their respective chambers and are currently awaiting the signature of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, who is a major supporter of the offshore wind effort off the state. In an attempt to point out problems with the legislation, Maryland Senators Mary Beth Carozza (District 38), Senator Jason Gallion (District 35), Senator Stephen S. Hershey, Jr. (District 36) and Senator Johnny Mautz (District 37) jointly signed a letter asking Moore to veto the legislation.

The legislation was introduced in January as a result of Ørsted announcing it would be abandoning its 120-megawatt Skipjack project, which in 2017 was approved for 455,482 Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificates (ORECs) and in December 2021 approved for an additional 3.2 million ORECs for its second and larger 846-megawatt phase. At the same time Ørsted received its approvals, US Wind was granted the support it needed for its 248megawatt first phase and 918,845 ORECs with the second phase capacity being 808.5 megawatts and 2.5 million ORECs.

The senators argue US Wind greatly benefits from the legislation because it permits the company to significantly increase its profits as a

“The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Own Environmental Impact Study, released in October 2023, validates many of the concerns that Eastern Shore residents have had for years with BOEM acknowledging “unavoidable adverse impacts.”

The report points to high-impact hydraulic hammers pounding the seafloor during three years of construction, increased risks of accidents due to changes in navigational patterns, and “detectable, measurable, of severe intensity, and long-lasting or permanent” negative impacts on marine life,” the letter reads. “For these many reasons, from HB 1296’s generous financing package to offshore wind developers at the expense of Maryland’s ratepayers to the multiple negative impact on the environment, marine life, military, and local commercial fishing, boating and tourism industries, we respectfully urge you to veto HB 1296 and take the time to reassess the true costs and benefits of offshore wind energy development off Maryland’s Coast. “

OC undergoing strategic plan update sessions

Consultant confirms most of previous goals reached

By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor

(May 3, 2024) City officials last week got a better look at what has been accomplished and what remains to be done as they began their update of the town’s strategic plan.

Last Wednesday, the Mayor and Council kicked off a series of strategic planning sessions to determine the town’s direction in the coming years. The sessions included an overview on the progress of prior strategic plan items and discussions on current and future priorities, projects and initiatives.

“I’m looking forward to a couple of productive days,” said consultant Lyle Sumek.

Every three years, the Mayor and Council, along with staff, hold meetings to update the town’s strategic plan, a road map that determines the town’s desired direction. The intent of the strategic plan is to identify what is working, what is not, and what long-range goals the town wants to see achieved in the future.

Sumek told elected leaders last week that the town recorded several major accomplishments in the prior year, among them the town’s enhanced bond rating, the Oceans Calling Festival and an extensive rebranding effort. When asked to rate the town’s performance in the last year, the Mayor and Council gave an overall rating of eight. Several members recognized the town’s strong financial position, grant funding for the Baltimore Avenue redevelopment project, the passage of the room tax bill, and tourism marketing.

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Consultant Lyle Sumek, pictured with Mayor Rick Meehan and Council members Carol Proctor and Will Savage, reported during a recent stretagic planning info session that council members gave the city an overall rating of eight during informal conversations.

OC’s strategic plan process allowing for critical review

“I do think the new logo is transitioning very well,” said Councilwoman Carol Proctor. “I think people like it the more they see it.”

Council members also discussed the productivity of the Mayor and Council. While some believed the body could be doing more, others believed it conducted business too fast.

“Things are passed before there’s even a discussion …,” Councilman John Gehrig said. “I think that impacts our ability for creative thinking.”

Sumek told the Mayor and Council he had met with town staff to gauge their views on the town’s performance. He said staff had also given the town an overall rating of eight. He said they highlighted significant progress on infrastructure projects, a positive development climate, investments in town workforce, and lower crime rates. Challenges, he added, included increased project costs and hiring.

“That is a real challenge nationally,” he said. “Many folks do not want to work in government these days.”

Sumek said most of the items and goals listed in the previous strategic plan had been accomplished. He

noted construction projects like the new fire station were under construction, labor contracts with the FOP and IAFF had been completed and a new deputy city manager had been hired.

Sumek added that the town had also been successful in hiring additional police officers and EMTs. And while overtime remains an issue, particularly within the fire department, officials noted that the police department was fully staffed.

“We’re very unusual here,” Council Secretary Tony DeLuca said. “We’re fully staffed. How many cities can say that?”

Officials also noted that the town had several events and festivals throughout the year, expanded programming at the performing arts center, and created a parking enforcement division.

“Why we do this is because it lays the foundation,” Sumek said of the review. “Some things are built off it and some things have a next step.”

Elected leaders and town staff continued their strategic planning sessions at three public meetings last week. A finished document will ultimately be brought to the Mayor and Council for approval.

OC officials praise state’s repairs to Coastal Highway

By Mallory Panuska Ames Digital Editor

(May 3, 2024) State road crews working through the night to restore and repair elements of Ocean City’s main corridor have thoroughly impressed resort officials, who voiced positive comments this week during a departmental update on resort transportation projects.

“It is brilliant looking compared to what we have faced in the last few years,” Public Works Director Hal Adkins said during a council work session Tuesday of the repaired median fences and other restorations Maryland State Highway Administration officials tackled during the colder months along Coastal Highway.

Council President Matt James agreed, stating he has seen workers tending to the road during late night hours.

“The Coastal Highway corridor looks pretty good,” he said. “ … They’re doing it pretty quickly. We appreciate that.”

The commendations about the work, and department officials’ efforts as a whole, were included on a list of several ongoing road projects that District Engineer Mark Crampton updated City Council members on during Tuesday’s meeting.

Crampton said efforts to widen Route

90 are running smoothly, with officials moving on to the $14.5 million preliminary engineering phase of the project. Public meetings will be held in the summer or fall, he said, as the administration proceeds with a National Environmental Policy Act study.

Crampton also provided updates on repairs to the Route 50 bridge drawspan. He said the first phase was completed over the winter with the next one to pick up after the summer season. He said most of the work will be done below the bridge, with similar lane closures as the ones experienced over the past few months.

Efforts to create a “tabletop” intersection at the foot of the Route 50 bridge were also discussed. The project, which has been in the works for a while, aims to elevate the intersection into a tabletop shape to alleviate flooding in the area. Crampton said a letter has been sent to the transportation secretary about advancing the project, and officials are just waiting on a response. He also said calls have been made about possible grant opportunities.

Updates were also provided on crosswalk designs, pedestrian clocks at some downtown intersections and the launch of the city’s Walk Smart campaign, which was set for Wednesday.

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Three BOE candidates share views ahead of May primary

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer

(May 3, 2024) The three District 5 candidates vying for a spot on the Worcester County Board of Education provided insight into their platforms at a public forum at the Ocean Pines Library on Tuesday, April 30. The Worcester County Republican Central Committee hosted the event.

Incumbent Elena McComas faces Dorothy Shelton-Leslie, a 40-plusyear educator, and John Huber, who has 30 years of experience as a teacher and administrator.

In her opening remarks, McComas said that besides her seven years on the board, her bio includes a diploma from Wicomico High School, a bachelor’s degree in science education from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a master’s in molecular biology from Johns Hopkins.

The educator, who worked in Montgomery County, Maryland, and California before coming to Worcester, spent 25 years as a biology teacher across all levels, particularly high school. She hopes to continue her efforts on the board of education to ensure parents are involved in their children’s instruction, “maintain the outstanding school system,” keep small class sizes, raise teacher salaries, and “do what is best for our kids.”

Huber has 15 years of classroom experience in Maryland’s k-12 schools and 15 years as an administrator. “It is a lack of discernment regarding school safety, the lack of knowledge of policies, and the lack of direction that prioritizes student achievement and sound strategic planning that propel me to run,” he said. “We need educators on the board. Not politicians.”

Shelton-Leslie has two master’s degrees, one in administration and the other in reading. She has taught grades k-6 and is a former adjunct professor at the University of Delaware. The candidate believes her experience in staff development and ability to empathize with teachers and principals will prepare her to serve Worcester County Public Schools effectively.

The contenders were first asked about the potential of a second year receiving the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funding formula from the Worcester County Commissioners and their recommendations to alleviate budget concerns.

MOE is the minimum amount of county funding to schools allowed by state law. Based on a property tax formula that places Worcester as the wealthiest county in Maryland, most of the system’s financial support comes from the local government, which intends to provide less money than the board believes is necessary to deliver educational excellence. Huber emphasized the disconnect between the commissioners and the board, ensuring everyone wants a fully funded budget. However, the candidate argued that there needs to be a stronger sense of prioritization. Small class sizes, he said, while excellent, come with an expensive price tag.

Shelton-Leslie expressed similar sentiments. “There is a long discussion about what kind of money we need versus what kind is available,” she said. “…we only have ‘X’ amount of dollars that we need to prioritize. We have been talking about raises for teachers, and we need this too, so the more economical we can be, the more

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likely we are to get money for teacher raises. I would like to see that discussion on both sides.”

Shelton-Leslie also advocated for the zero-based budget. This is a financial plan-building process that begins at zero dollars. Each department starts with nothing, and money is added based on necessity.

McComas defended small class sizes as a priority and the reason the county has seen educational success. She also maintained that the board has complied with the commissioners’ requests, such as a detailed 126-

page budget and 300-plus pages of daily expenditures posted every month for transparency.

“We are trying very hard to find the money via grants,” the incumbent said. “If we go to MOE this year, we will have to cut 90 positions, which makes me ill. That will change our school’s culture. I would ask that we look at different ways to reach the middle on this one.”

The candidates were also asked about the impact of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, a costly educational plan, on Worcester’s future budgets.

Shelton-Leslie explained that the Blueprint prioritizes human and material student resources for academic success. “We are going to get some [monetary] help with that, but some on the board say that is not enough,” she said. “It’s never enough.”

Huber said that while he was initially not an advocate for the Blueprint, it is here to stay and must be worked with. Because the educational plan is expensive and Worcester’s funding may be limited, he recommends the school system champion the fact that it is one of the best-per-

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TARA FISCHER/OC TODAY-DISPATCH Elena McComas, Dorothy Shelton-Leslie, and John Huber expressed their platforms, positions, and policies at

open forum on Tu esday, April 30 at the Ocean Pines Public Library as they vie for a spot on the Worcester County Board of Education.

forming counties in the state to encourage additional support.

McComas also recognized the strain the Blueprint is expected to put on the system. She notes that 94% of the budget goes toward salaries and maintenance and only 6% toward supplies and materials.

“We are looking at a situation where we either go with smaller class sizes or combine Pocomoke High School and Snow Hill High School and try to give those students the same opportunities we can give the students at Stephen Decatur High School,” the school board member said. “This is a horrific idea. This will destroy communities. Pocomoke deserves its high school. Snow Hill deserves its high school. But that costs money. We are not sure where it goes

from here.”

The forum touched on staff payment, particularly teachers, as Worcester County has the lowest starting salary in the state. All three candidates expressed their desire to provide for educators. Huber acknowledged that even an increase to $60,000 is not enough, but he supports all methods possible to improve compensation.

Shelton-Leslie suggested that increasing class sizes will save money and can thus raise teacher salaries.

“I have done a lot of research on small classes, and a lot says that in terms of solutions for instruction and discipline… small class sizes are costly, and it is not one of the first choices most school improvement personnel would make,” she said.

McComas reiterated that she

hopes to raise funds for initiatives like increased staff salaries via grants, saying they are writing them “left and right.”

The health curriculum and the appropriateness of certain books and materials were discussed. According to McComas, the human sexuality curriculum is state-mandated. While Maryland allows this instruction to begin in third grade, Worcester has opted to wait until fifth grade, and parents can withdraw their children from specific lessons.

While Shelton-Leslie maintained that school library books must be suitable for their age range, McComas acknowledged that younger parents and educators see the value in these materials despite the sexual content in some high school novels. She said that she recognizes the im-

portance of alternating perspectives.

Regarding school safety, McComas noted that referral incidents have dropped 25% since implementing the Memorandum of Understanding.

Shelton-Leslie declared that “discipline is the core of safety,” and Huber encouraged actionable consequences.

The candidates also expressed displeasure at the rift between the sheriff’s office and the board.

While Shelton-Leslie pushed for an open conversation between both parties, McComas recognized that the school system views discipline through an educational law lens, meaning first offenses are dealt with within the walls of a learning environment. Law enforcement uses a more criminal approach. However, she said that she is hopeful the tension is ending.

Shelton-Leslie’s closing statement reiterated her commitment to college and career readiness, early childhood programs, parental rights, and equipping teachers for success.

Huber said he intends to make himself easily accessible via an online forum, and, if elected, schedule monthly meetings with guardians. He also expressed the board’s need for a leader “focused on procedure and not rhetoric.”

To round out the forum, McComas ended on a positive note.

“Worcester County is one of the most outstanding school systems I have ever seen,” she said. “We have amazing programs, our smaller class sizes help underachieving students, and the teacher support is unreal. Our schools are truly fortunate. We have challenges, but we are truly blessed. We are Worcester.”

Early voting for the primary election began Thursday, May 2 and runs through May 9, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. The primary election will be held May 14, 7 a.m.-9 p.m., at polling sites throughout the county. The top two finishers in the school board election will move on to the general election on Nov. 5.

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Electronics detection dog to assist local law enforcement

By Charlene Sharpe Associate Editor

(May 3, 2024) A new canine addition to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is just the second electronics detection dog in the state.

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office in April introduced Luna, a 3-yearold yellow lab trained in electronics detection. She’ll be able to do things like find hidden thumb drives in child exploitation investigations and locate discarded cell phones from suspects on the run.

“She’s one of two in the entire state,” said Luna’s handler, Detective Jason Burns. “She’s the only one on the East-

ern Shore.”

Last summer, representatives of the sheriff’s office got a glimpse of the capabilities of electronics detection dogs at a crimes against children conference. While the concept has been around for about a decade, it was the first time local officers saw just how beneficial electronics detection dogs could be during a child exploitation investigation. The dogs are trained to detect the smell of the particular glue used in electronics. The skill is vital in investigations involving child exploitation, as the dogs can sniff out hidden media storage devices like thumb

OC fire, EMS calls increase but response times improve

By Mallory Panuska Ames Digital Editor

(May 3, 2024) While Ocean City Fire and EMS staff responded to more calls last year, the amount of time it took responders to reach and tend to patients has notably improved.

“I’m very happy and I think if

there’s one thing to really have — not the only one thing but one thing — to really share and be happy about is the fact that our response times are outstanding,” Fire Chief Richard Bowers told City Council members while presenting the department’s annual report at a work session Tuesday.

According to data from the report, EMS response times in city limits came out to an average 3 minutes and 42 seconds, and 4 minutes and 18 seconds district-wide. Fire response time in city limits were clocked at an average 4 minutes and 15 seconds. In 2022, the average time it took an Ocean City ambulance to arrive at a scene was 4 minutes and 27 seconds.

Councilman Tony DeLuca, who has pushed to reduce emergency response times, commended the improvement.

“Thank you for the 3 minutes and 42 seconds,” he said. “There’s a state that’s close to us — I won’t mention any names — that’s over 30 minutes.”

Bowers also shared data showing an increase of about 1,000 calls from 2022 to 2023, which he attributed to “a variety of reasons,” most notably an uptick in the number of visitors frequenting the resort.

Broken down, most of the calls were for fire alarms, falls, traumatic injuries, unconscious patients and unknown injuries, and overdoses.

Bowers also noted the transport destinations.

“This is interesting to really look at,” he said. “And I think it’s data that tells a story of what is happening here in Ocean City on the island and even in West Ocean City. We’ve had an uptick obviously in transport to Atlantic General, as well as TidalHealth.”

He explained that each hospital serves a specific need, with AGH taking the routine calls and the more serious ones going to Salisbury.

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“She can sniff out something as small as a SIM card,” Burns said of Luna. “People hiding child porn, she can find it.”

A few months after witnessing the effectiveness of electronics detection dogs, Sheriff Matt Crisafulli approached Burns regarding an opportunity to bring one to Worcester County through a partnership with Jordan Detection K9 and the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) initiative. Burns traveled to Indiana and, after being introduced to Luna underwent two weeks of intense training on how to handle an electronics detection dog.

Upon returning to Worcester County, Burns said Luna had settled right in. When she’s not involved in an active investigation, Luna keeps her skills sharp in daily practice sessions with Burns, who discards a cell phone and then has her locate it, and visits children at the Worcester County Child Advocacy Center. She’s also bonded with Burns’ personal dog, a stray he rescued last year.

“She’s very affectionate,” he said. “When we’re at home she and my other dog compete for who gets to sit next to me.”

He’s hopeful that as news of Luna’s arrival makes its way through the community, she’ll be able to help not just

law enforcement in Worcester County but also other nearby agencies. And though her training was done with crimes against children in mind, he said her electronics detection skills could be useful in narcotics investigations and even in searching for contraband at the jail.

“Luna’s capabilities are impressive, and we are confident that she will be an invaluable asset to our investigative efforts,” Crisafulli said. “We are grateful to Jordan Detection K9 and ICAC for this partnership, which enhances our ability to keep our community safe.”

The dog was funded through Jordan Detection K9 and the ICAC with the county responsible for the dog’s care costs.

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Decatur senior surprised with SU scholarship offer

(May 3, 2024) Salisbury University recently surprised students at five area high schools with $1,000 Shore Scholarships.

In March and April, the SU Admissions Office hosted celebrations at James M. Bennett, Mardela, Parkside and Wicomico high schools in Wicomico County; and Stephen Decatur High School in Worcester County, recognizing students admitted to SU for fall 2024.

At the end of each event, which featured chances to interact with SU staff and students, as well as Sammy Sea Gull, a drawing was held to award one attendee with a Shore Scholarship.

Winners included Gavin Glover from James M. Bennett High School, Desireé Stanley from Mardela High School, James Choo from Parkside High School, Tatiana Baptiste from Wicomico High School, and Brooke Delahanty from Stephen Decatur High School.

“These scholarships are part of SU’s commitment to access and providing a quality education at an affordable price,” said Allen Koehler, SU associate vice president for enrollment management. “Most students

from these schools likely are already familiar with SU in some fashion. Next fall, they will get to experience the campus in a whole new light as Sea Gulls.”

In all, more than 5,000 Maryland students have been admitted to SU for the fall semester.

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Stephen Decatur High School’s Brooke Delahanty was presented with a $1,000 scholarship from Salisbury University last month.

Annual Springfest underway in Ocean City

By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor

(May 3, 2024) The Town of Ocean City celebrates the return of Springfest this week, as the four-day event runs through Sunday.

The Town of Ocean City invites residents and visitors to celebrate Springfest’s 33rd anniversary with live music, local food vendors and handmade crafts. The festivities kicked off Thursday at the inlet parking lot and will continue through Sunday.

“Ocean City is excited to welcome another outstanding Springfest lineup,” Jessica Waters, marketing and communications director for the Town of Ocean City, said last week. “While we all gear up for the summer season, there is no better way to say goodbye to winter and kick off spring than attending the four days of fun that

Springfest will bring. Taking place at the Inlet Lot we will have a variety of craft vendors, outstanding entertainment, and delicious Eastern Shore delicacies.”

This year, Springfest will feature two live stages, with more than 20 groups showcasing several musical genres such as rock, country, fusion and R&B. While most performances will be free to the public, ticketed headline acts include The Olivia Show “A Tribute to Olivia Newton-John” on May 2, Lauren Alaina on May 3 and Everclear on May 4.

“Our headliner performances bring something for everyone,” Waters said.

“For Grease fans, you can enjoy an evening with Olivia Newton-John on Thursday. Of course our country fans should not miss out on Lauren Alina on Friday, bringing her outstanding

vocals to the Springfest stage. And everybody knows at least one of Everclear’s multiple award-winning songs, which will be rocking the house on Saturday evening. We are thrilled to bring back another great Springfest with four outstanding days of food, crafts, music and fun.”

Springfest will also feature handmade art and crafts from more than 200 artists and exhibitors. A wide range of products will be available, from clothing and jewelry to woodwork and photography.

Several food vendors will also be on hand offering festival favorites like funnel cakes, hot dogs and crabby pretzels. In addition to the food tent, vendors will also be selling gourmet items in the gourmet tents, while local nonprofits will be selling beer and specialty beverages.

As parking will be limited in the downtown area, public transportation will be available throughout the weekend. Attendees can take advantage of the Coastal Highway beach bus or the express beach bus shuttle, which will transport riders to and from the convention center parking lot to the fairgrounds. The Boardwalk trams will also operate throughout the weekend. Springfest will be held Thursday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, or to view the full music lineup, visit www.ococean.com/springfest.

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Freeman Arts Pavilion adds more concerts to ‘24 lineup

(May 3, 2024) Freeman Arts Pavilion has announced the next round of performances in its 2024 summer concert series.

The outdoor venue — a program of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, a fundraising arts nonprofit, located in Selbyville — will present its 17th season with a mix of dance, theatre, children’s performances and live music.

The latest round of shows announced featured The Super ‘70s Concert Experience Featuring Super Trans

Am on June 28; The Disco Biscuits on July 11; Night Ranger on July 16; The Bacon Brothers on July 21; comedian Jerry Seinfeld on July 25; Tyler Hubbard on July 28; Global Groove, a Journey Through Hip Hop’s Evolution on Aug. 1; Voyage — Celebrating the Music of Journey on Aug. 2; SOJA on Aug. 4; Air Supply on Aug. 6; Dark Star Orchestra on Aug. 17; Old Crow Medicine Show on Aug. 18 and The Broken Hearts: A Tribute To Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers on Aug. 23.

Tickets for these performances are available at freemanarts.org. On-sale times will vary throughout the day, interested attendees should check individual event pages for exact times.

As an arts nonprofit, Freeman Arts offers performances for all ages to enjoy with the support of the local community, including its Season Sponsors, who include Sara Chase Carlson of Sodoka, Inc., Schell Brothers, The Armstrong Family and The Eugenio Family. For more information, visit freemanarts.org.

‘Bike Month’ activities kick off with Md. annual festival

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer

(May 3, 2024) The Worcester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition and other community groups are gearing up for Bike Month with organized bicycling rides scheduled throughout May as well as focusing on safety education.

The Maryland Coast Bike Festival has three rides around Assateague for cyclists to choose from at their Saturday, May 4 event. The Island Ride, with a tentative start time of 8 a.m., is 17 miles and begins and ends at Sunset Avenue. The longer rides, Surf and Turf, set to start at 7:30 a.m., and Half Century, scheduled to kick-off at 7 a.m., also begin at Sunset Avenue but cover more ground of Worcester County for a milage of 34.4 and 50, respectively. After the rides, cyclists and their families are invited to stick around for live music, live demonstrations and clinics, bike shops and vendors, local food trucks, beer and refreshments and artists and merchants.

Buckingham Elementary School students will also get to partake in Bike Month festivities. At the Bike to School event, set for May 30, the children and adult chaperones will

meet at different locations before connecting on West Street to ride to school together. The group convening at the Berlin library should plan to arrive by 8:30 a.m., the Henry Mill Drive team will assemble at 8:30 a.m., and kids starting at Henry Park will gather at 8:15 a.m. The routes are scheduled to converge at 8:40 a.m. for the final stretch to BES.

BES music and movement teacher Colby Haines, the event’s organizer, said the students will prepare for the ride by learning bicycle safety in their physical education class.

The Ocean Pines Spring Bike Ride is back for its fourth year on Saturday, May 11. The event, organized by the neighborhood’s Recreation and Parks Department and the Worcester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition, starts and ends at the Clubhouse Bar and Grille. The ride is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m., and cyclists will be welcomed with a celebratory happy hour and a free drink ticket once they cross the finish line. Seven- and 14-mile routes are offered based on preference.

The Ocean Pines bike ride specifies that participants must be 12 years or older and “experienced.” The coalition’s chair, Patti Stevens,

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explained that riders must be proficient and comfortable cycling on the road with traffic, as much of the route is on Ocean Parkway. The community’s police and fire departments will monitor intersections to maximize safety. For registration and additional information, contact ride coordinator Pam McGregor at 703955-0745.

Stevens and the bike coalition urge participants to practice safety at these events and when embarking on solo rides. According to Zero Deaths Maryland, roughly 636 cyclists are injured every year in collisions with motor vehicles. “Of all crashes involving a bicyclist or pedal cyclist, over 80 percent resulted in an injury, more than twice the rate of drivers and passengers in all crashes statewide,” the website reads.

Additionally, a pedestrian or bicyclist struck by a motorist going 40 miles per hour is eight times more likely to die than those hit at 20 mph. Stevens urges drivers to maintain a safe distance—at least three feet per state law—from cyclists or walkers. Bikers can also increase protection by using hand signals to indicate when they intend to turn or stop. “Always wear a helmet and bright

and reflective clothing, like a vest, especially at night,” the bike coalition chair advised cyclists. “Make sure the bike has lights in the front and back. The worst accidents involve those who ride bikes in black with no lights. That is dangerous for themselves and drivers.”

The Worcester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition was formed in 2020. Its mission is to facilitate planning, funding, and improving bike, walking, and rolling routes. While Bike Month is full of festivities planned and supported by the group, the coalition meets with county and municipal governments, homeowner associations, and non-profits throughout the year to plan walking and biking events.

Stevens maintained that the group was integral in Berlin being awarded $1.2 million by a federal grant to plan and design a Route 113 Crossing. Earlier this year, they also helped get pedestrian yield signs, sidewalks, and crosswalks in Ocean Pines.

“The coalition is pleased with the progress we’re making and raising awareness of creating safe places for residents to bike and walk, and we look forward to continuing,” Stevens said.

Auxiliary salutes volunteers

(May 3, 2024) During its annual celebration on April 18, the Atlantic General Hospital Auxiliary presented a check for $50,000 to the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation’s annual appeal and honored the continued dedication and volunteer service of their members.

Volunteers support AGH by donating their time and expertise in every aspect of the hospital and health system, as well as in the community, providing more than 30,000 collective hours of service to the hospital annually. From the mail room to the front lobby, and through the financial contributions provided by the Auxiliary Thrift Shop, these volunteers make an extraordinary impact on the day-to-day operations of Atlantic General Hospital and Health System.

Volunteers also serve on hospital teams and committees, providing crucial insight and community support to Atlantic General Hospital.

New Atlantic General Hospital Auxiliary officers were sworn in during the celebration. This includes President Laura Rohe, Vice President Charleen Kuhblank, Treasurer Richard Buccheri and Recording & Corresponding Secretary Jackie Choate.

“The AGH volunteers’ passion and dedication to serving the Delmarva community is un-

wavering, and they are truly appreciated for everything they do. For this year’s celebration, volunteers were recognized for their years of dedicated service to the organization,” said Rohe. Volunteers recognized were:

One to 5 years: Marian Ardinger, Mallie Barnett, Katelyn Bern, Eileen Betz, Richard Buccheri, Denise Buccheri, Vera Camillo, Bruce Campbell, Francis Carothers, Nancy Cartwright, Diane Cohee, Pat Cooke, Candida Daniele, Teri Denton, Debra Doyle, Pat Drazin, Corinne Eby, Diane Edwards, Ronald Engle, Cheryl Ferguson, Linda Finocchiaro, Gary Flater, Rebecca Flater, Gladys Gaynor, Mary Gernhardt, Margaret Hamilton, Rolfe Hokanson, Granvill Jones, Patricia Kearney, Deborah Kocher, Janice Kolesky, Sharron Lewis, Kimberly Littman, Lois May, Alec McCabe, Henrietta McCroskey, Pamela McGregor, Joan Mclaughlin, William Megary, Margaret Miller, Carol Miller, Kathleen Myers, Laura Orlando-Marra, Susan Piscitello, Martha Quinn, Laura Rohe, James Rosenberger, Emma Shelton, Mary Sherwood, George Shoben, Lara Spaid, Frances Sullivan, Nancy Sullivan, Arthur Thomas, Jason Todorov, Angeline Todorov, Peter Varghese, Gary Viener,

Cordelia Whittington, Kathleen Willett, Judy Woods.

6 - 10 years: Carol Applegit, Christine Bauer, Amelia Bloodsworth, Julian Coates Jr., Joan Dempsey, Dorothy Duvall, Rob Eckenrode, Loretta Kletzli, Charleen Kuhblank, Fred Kuhblank, Eileen Leonhart, Jeanne Major, Carole Mankus, Jacklyn Mattson, Millie Miller, Joan Murphy, Gerald Niedentohl, Elizabeth Parkin, Eileen Patterson, Cynthia Roman, Karol Salafia, Nick Salafia, Joseph Sowinski, Mary Sparta, Deborah Staufenberg, Steven Stein, Audrey Wahl, Ellen Yannuzzi.

11-15 years: Jean Beatty, Mina Engle, Elizabeth Hamilton, Nancy Jarvis, Barbara Lischak, Mary Jo Scarbath, Robert J. Schultz, Karen Schultz, Kathleen Tallman, Theresa Wallace, Susan Wilson.

16-20 years: Carolyn Beatty, Nancie Beste, Betty Bowers, Joyce Brittan, Mary Cetola, Jackie Choate, MaryAnn Frontera, Rita Landis, Eileen Martin, Joyce Melocik, Sandy Miller, Ellen Morvick, James Morvick, JoAnn Poremski, Tina Preziotti, Kathryn Reeves, Beth Riley, Kathy Schneider, Jackie Shockley, Carmen Sowinski, Jane Wolnik.

21-plus years: Jane Bartolomeo, Nicholas Bartolomeo, Lorena Christian, Mary Lou Jones, Kathleen Loetz.

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[Above] Atlantic General Hospital Auxiliary officers, pictured from left, are Laura Rohe, president; Charleen Kuhblank, vice president; Jackie Choate, recording and corresponding secretary; and Richard Buccheri, treasurer. [Above right] Volunteers recognized with 21-plus years of service, pictured from left, are Lorena Christian (23 years), Kathleen Loetz (23 years), Nicholas Bartolomeo (22 years) and Jane Bartolomeo (24 years).

Farmers Market in Berlin now ‘must visit destination’

Sundays will feature 50 vendors, petting zoo, art station, face painting

By Charlene Sharpe Associate Editor

(May 2, 2024) A record 50 vendors will line the streets as the Berlin Farmers Market opens for the season this Sunday.

The market, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., returns to downtown Berlin Sunday, May 5. Vendors will be set up on Commerce Street, Pitts Street and Main Street.

“It’s not just a farmers market it’s a must visit destination,” said Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director. “Every Sunday everyone gathers downtown. Everyone gets to catch up plus we’re supporting our local farmers and watermen.”

In its seventh year, the market is expected to feature popular vendors from years past as well as a number of new sellers. Several artists that live in Berlin will be selling their work at the market. Other new vendors include Berlin Bison Ranch, Forgotten 50 Distilling, Berlin Beer Co. and Burley Oak Brewery. Locally known Skilligallee Seafood is also joining the market in 2024.

In keeping with prior years, the market will feature live music, which is being funded through a grant from the Worcester County Arts Council.

For the kids, the market will offer a petting zoo every week as well as art projects thanks to a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.

“It’s all free,” Wells said, adding that Colorful Encounters would be guiding the children’s art projects. “The farmers market is always free parking. Leashed pets are welcome.”

Wells noted shops open early on Sunday so visitors can come for the market and stay for the shopping. On South Main Street, in another new wrinkle for this year, Uptown Antiques will have its vendors set up in its front parking lot.

Wells stressed that what made the Berlin Farmers Market special was that the goods sold there were grown and made locally.

“We’re a producers-only market,” she said. “Everything at our market is made or cultivated by that farmer, that baker, that distiller. You won’t find fruit with stickers on it at our farmers market.”

The Berlin Farmers Market runs from May to September every Sunday, rain or shine. For more information visit berlinmainstreet.com.

Arts League exhibits open at center for ‘First Friday’

(May 3, 2024) The Art League of Ocean City is hosting its First Friday art openings from 5-7 p.m., May 3, at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street bayside. Admission is free, and all are welcome.

show, “Spring Fling,” by the Working Artists Forum.

Ms. Wheelchair Maryland, Dominique Sessa of Salisbury, will present her campaign for Ms. Wheelchair America. Clare’s Nutty Concoctions will provide complimentary refreshments, and Nelly’s Echo will perform live music.

The Thaler Gallery will open a new

Launched in 1979, the forum has more than 100 members today who exhibit widely, win awards, teach classes and workshops, and actively participate in area arts events. In this show, 21 artist members from across Maryland and Delaware will exhibit their work, created in oil, watercolor, pastel, cold wax/oil, and clay monoprint. The artists are Anne McLaughlin, Barbara Harr Watson, Barbara Kern Bush, Betty Huang, Carla

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Artist Barbara Kern Bush paints on the Boardwalk. Kern Bush is one of several artists who are part of the Working Artists Forum, who will be displaying pieces in the “Spring Fling” show opening May 3 inside

Thaler Gallery at the Ocean City Center for the Arts.

Karen Lembo in Spotlight Gallery

Huber, Carol McClees, Donna Finley, Doris Glovier, Ed Lewandowski, Georgette Toews, Joan Cranor, Kathy Gibson, Ken Clark, Lynne Davis, Margaret Sarfaty, Maryellyn Lyncott, Pat Lang, Patty Mowell, Rhonda Ford, Shirley Hales, and Stacey Sass.

The Sisson Galleria is opening a juried photography show called “Texture.”

The photographers focused on the element of texture to visually describe how something physically feels to add depth, detail, and interest to their photographs. Exhibit juror Jennifer Carter, the Art League of Ocean City’s 2024 Robinson Fellow, will select the winners, who will receive cash prizes from the art league.

Studio E will host an art show by seven artists with disabilities from the Salvation Army of Delaware’s Developmental Disabilities Program with artwork and greeting cards for sale.

Karen Lembo, of Salisbury, will occupy the Spotlight Gallery throughout the month of May. Lembo works primarily in acrylic and mixed media, but also mixes things up and writes about her work.

Marisa Longo, of Ocean City, will display her jewelry and sculpture creations inspired by Assateague Island National Seashore and her interpretation of nature’s effect on nature in the Artisan Showcase throughout the month.

An online-only exhibit, “Aquarium,” is coming to the art league website and the monitors at the arts center with a group show featuring artists from across the region. The images dive into the topic of water, including seascapes and marine life. Ricky Sears, of Kensington, will judge the entries and award cash prizes to the winners.

The Princess Royale satellite gallery at 9100 Coastal Hwy., will continue hosting the artwork of Jennifer Carter, of Bethany Beach, Delaware. The Coffee Beanery satellite gallery at 94th Street and Coastal Highway will continue to display the collages and paintings of Gail Wynn, of Pittsville.

The arts center shows will be on display through May 31, and the satellite galleries will be up through June 29. More information is available at OCart.org or by calling 410524-9433.

Karen Lembo, with one of her pieces, is one of several artists who are part of the Working

SU partners with Worcester schools to help educators

(May 3, 2024) Salisbury University’s Samuel W. and Marilyn C. Seidel School of Education is partnering with Worcester County Public Schools in the third cohort of the Learning by Scientific Design Network, facilitated by Deans for Impact.

“Worcester County has been very successful with its state assessments, and doing this work with a district like Worcester, which is showing such success, can really help us deepen our partnership,” Laurie Henry, dean of the

Seidel School, said in a news release.

“It can also help our teacher candidates be better prepared for day one as new teachers by working shoulder-toshoulder, not just with a mentor teacher, but through professional development that this network will provide. They’ll really be inducted into the profession earlier than they would as a new teacher.”

According to the Learning Policy Institute, new teachers who have completed comprehensive preparation makes them two to three times more likely to stay in the classroom for the long term.

“Students don’t get to choose their teachers,” Valerie Sakimura, executive director at DFI, said in the release. “Students of color and students in underserved communities are more likely to be in the classroom of a novice teacher. By supporting educational preparation programs and districts to set aspiring and early-career teachers up with a strong continuum of evidence-based instructional support, we can ensure that all the students they serve are accessing rigorous, quality instruction, regardless of how much classroom experience their teacher has.”

The Learning by Scientific Design Network seeks to strengthen aspiring teachers’ instructional skills by grounding their practice in a scientific understanding of how students learn. The network will bring together SU’s teacher candidates, Worcester County mentor teachers and administrators for professional development, allowing for a coordinated educational effort.

“The goal is that our faculty will start building the Learning by Scientific Design principles into their methods courses and get at a couple of key components,” Henry said.

“All involved will participate in some professional development together from Deans for Impact, around the key principles. The mentor teachers will be learning them, our teacher candidates will be learning them, and when we put those teacher candidates in those teacher mentors’ classrooms, they’re all on the same page.”

Leading the way from SU faculty will be Brian Flores, with a focus in literacy and deeper learning; Gurupriya Ramanathan, with a focus in early childhood science methods; and Niya Brown, a former Worcester County teacher, with a focus in how to motivate learners.

“When we look at learning sciences, it’s a theoretical framework and a body of research that comes from the cognitive side – how the brain responds to different aptitudes of learning – so that’s what this work is doing and it’s enhancing what our faculty are already doing in the classroom,” Henry said.

Preparation will continue through the summer before the program is implemented in classrooms at SU and Worcester County schools this

OC museum plans Historic Sites Tour for next weekend

By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor

(May 3, 2024) Community members are invited to view some of Ocean City’s oldest properties at the Historic Sites Tour.

On Saturday, May 11, the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum will host its first-ever Historic Sites Tour. A departure from the museum’s traditional History House Tour, Assistant Curator Cara Downey said attendees can view more historic properties on a new date.

“This year is the first switch-over to the Sites Tour,” she said. “So we’re focusing less on it being mostly houses and more on establishments in the downtown area.”

The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will take participants to roughly 20 homes and businesses in the downtown area. New stops include the old pier ballroom – now home to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! – and Dolle’s Candyland.

“Anna Bushnell, president of the company, is going to be there with the original taffy machine,” said Emma Hancock-Bontempo, office associate for the museum. “She’s going to be sharing more of the family aspect of the business, which is always exciting because in Ocean City you do have a lot of family-run establishments and family homes as well, which is something we really like to highlight on the tour.”

Downey said participants will also get a sneak peak of the Museum of Ocean City, which will open at the old Bank of Ocean City building this year.

“It gives more opportunities to see historic places downtown,” she said of the tour, “and it helped us widen our scope too.”

Officials say the Historic Sites Tour will start at the museum, where participants can pick up a booklet. The booklet will include a map of all walk-in and walk-by locations and information regarding each property.

“We’ll have docents at the walk-in locations to provide information and answer any questions the visitors may have,” Downey added.

While the event is mainly selfguided, Hancock-Bontempo said the museum will be offering two guided tours this year, one at 11 a.m. and another at 2 p.m. Each of the tours will last approximately an hour and a half and will take participants from the Boardwalk to City Hall and back.

“It’s more about the storytelling aspect you get by having a guide,” she said. “This year we wanted to try that out and see what people say about it and if they enjoy it for future events.”

Downey added that Trimper’s will offer free carousel rides and Soriano’s will offer a 10% discount to all tour participants. She encouraged community members to sign up

Eastern Shore

Berlin’s annual fest offers ‘full day of arts and music’

By Charlene Sharpe Associate Editor

(May 3, 2024) Main Street will close Saturday as the 16th Annual Jazz and Blues, Wine and Brews Festival takes place in downtown Berlin.

The Berlin Jazz and Blues, Wine and Brews Festival is set for Saturday, May 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The popular festival will feature a variety of performers as well as opportunities to taste an array of locally made beverages.

“We’re excited to host a lineup that reflects and celebrates the diversity of jazz and blues as foundations parts of American music,” said Ryan Nellans, executive director of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce. “And we are also very proud to celebrate some real Maryland craftsmanship from the rap-

idly expanding world of craft beverages.”

The day kicks off with a performance by the Salisbury University Jazz Ensemble from10:30 a.m. to noon, followed by Lower Case Blues from noon to 1:30 p.m. Ronny Smith performs from 1:30 to 3 p.m. while the Tribe Band goes on stage at 3 p.m.

The festival will close with a performance by the Rodney Kelly Jazz Experience, which wowed the Berlin audience last year.

“They’re incredible,” said Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director.

She added that the festival was one that people looked forward to every year.

“Jazz and Blues, Wine and Brews is a full day of arts and music in downtown Berlin, plus you get to taste local wine and beer and mead and dance all day,” she said. “It’s such a fun event.”

Along with live music, the event will feature drinks from local vendors as well as food from local favorites such as the Street Kitchen and Kona Ice. Attendees are encouraged to park at Stephen Decatur Park, as no shuttle will be offered this year. For more information on the event, visit the event page on Facebook or berlinchamber.org.

“Thank you to everyone who makes these events possible, “Nellans said. “Our sponsors of course—Bradley Atlantic, Taylor Bank, WESM and Broad Bookkeeping—but also the small army of volunteers who keep the wheels turning. There’s no tighter knit small business community than Berlin, and no better way to get involved than roll up your sleeves and jump in the mix.”

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the Historic Sites Tour.

“This beach town has such a rich and fascinating history that a lot of people don’t know about,” she said. “And the buildings they walk by when they are here, walking down the Boardwalk, they have no idea how long they’ve been here, or who played at the pier ballroom, or who stayed at the Atlantic Hotel. So it’s an opportunity to showcase Ocean City’s history.”

Tickets are $25 for museum society members and $30 for general admission. When purchasing tickets online, participants will also have the option to sign up for one of two guided tours, which will have limited availability. Tickets can be purchased online at ocmuseum.org or in person at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum.

Proceeds will benefit the George and Suzanne Hurley Memorial Scholarship.

FILE PHOTO/OC TODAY-DISPATCH

The Nighthawks entertained a solid crowd during last year’s event on Main Street.

MAY 3, 2024 OC Today-Dispatch

MARKETPLACE

Thunderbird Beach Motel

Now hiring Night Auditor & Front Desk Clerk. Competitive pay. Apply in person. 32nd St., Baltimore Ave. Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm.

Ocean Aviation Flight Academy seeks Office Assistant

Growing Flight Academy with campuses in Berlin, Maryland and Georgetown, Delaware seeks Exceptional Candidate to join our team. Professional Friendly office environment. F/T Weekend availability is a plus. Year Around Position. Responsible for student interaction, dispatch and check in of flights, filing, retail sales and keeping our offices neat and clean. Must be customer oriented and be proficient in data entry and have good computer skills. Previous office or educational experience necessary. Please forward resume to mfreed@flyoceanaviation.com We prefer initial contact be through e-mail only. Qualified applicants will be contacted for in person interviews.

o Experience preferred.

o Tools, transportation & valid driver’s license are a plus.

o Excellent pay and a competitive benefits package available. Please Apply Online: https://www.allstatesconst.com/delmarva-renovations-careers

Or Contact Our Office at 410-352-9800

Seasonal Positions Available: Pool Attendants, Building Security and Custodian. Apply in person, by email Pyramidapply2@gmail.com or call 410-524-4479.

HIRING: Line Cooks, Sous Chefs, A/V Techs, Painters, Maintenance Staff, Plumber, Security, Office Staff, Food Runners, Cashiers, Carpenters and more Apply in person or online at seacrets.com

NOW HIRING!!

Production Crew for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $20/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

Now Hiring Summer 2024 Positions for Sun Outdoors

Ocean City!

Looking for bartenders, cashiers, cooks, housekeepers, activities attendants, front desk agents, security, and maintenance!

Starting at $15/hour and up! Call 410-213-0097 or email careers@ eoshospitality.com to inquire.

Building Attendant. Full & Part Time. Day & Evening Shifts. Memorial thru Labor Day. Dependable, conscientious individual to monitor building, grounds, pool and parking. Send resume to Fred@paradiseoc.com or call 410-250-1111. Small Engine Mechanic Year-round. Competitive Wages. 443-754-1047

Help WantedCook with 2-3 Years experience required. Honest, dependable, reliable. Flexible schedule - Full or Part-time. Weekly pay checks. Friendly work environment. Serious inquires only. Open daily 12:00 p.m. American Legion Post #166, 2308 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, MD

by Monday 5 p.m.

Classifieds appear in OC Today-Dispatch & Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com & baysideoc.com

BYOC Build Your Own Cookie @ Frontier Town, AM Seasonal BAKER, will train. Email resume byoc@live.com or call for interview 410-603-1416.

Cleaners - Vacation rentals needed for OC and Pines. Experience preferred but not required. OC Purifiers. Call or text 443-397-1189 or email Karen@ocpurifiers.com.

SEASONAL POSITIONS

• General Clerical

• Fuel Dock Attendant

• Ramp Attendant

• Boat Yard Attendant

• Domestic

• Maintenance

Apply online: DelawareStateJobs.com

FULL-TIME PERSONAL BANKER

Farmers Bank of Willards has a full-time Personal Banker position available for our 87th St., Ocean City, MD location and our Willards, MD location. Looking for professional and motivated individuals with extraordinary customer service skills. Cash handling experience and excellent computer skills a must.

Please email resume to kris.derickson@fbwband.com “Equal Employment Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer”

SPECIAL EVENT SECURITY - Staff needed for events in Ocean City. Seasonal FT/PT help also. Please call 443513-4198.

Cleaners Wanted for Ocean City, MD

If you are a conscientious individual or team looking for great pay and minimal hours on summer Saturdays in OC, then we are the cleaning company for you. Exp. Preferred. Cell phone and vehicle required. 443-880-0525

Help Wanted: FT, Seasonal, Front Desk, Housekeeping, Laundry. Walk in to fill out application. Safari Hotel, 13th Street and Boardwalk. 410-289-6411

PGN Crab House 29th St. & Coastal Hwy. Now Hiring for • Waitstaff • Kitchen Help Apply within in person after 11:00 am. Pool -

General Maintenance. Outdoor work, lifting heavy objects. Mechanical, basic pool pump & motors, CPO a plus / not required. Able to pass CPO test. Summer includes weekends & long hours; working alone or with others 410-289-4902 ask for Suzanne.

SEEKING WORK

Seeking Work: Small and Large Jobs. 44 years experience in construction. Patch work, landscaping, painting, etc. Call/leave a message, 443-754-7709.

RENTALS

Summer Bayside Condo near Jolly Rogers 2BR, 2BA, W/D & AC. Cable, WiFi, fully furnished. Sleeps 4-6. 2 units available May-Sept. Call Mike at 410-603-6120. www.mbjcproperties.com

Summer Seasonal Rental 2 bdrm., 1 bath Apt. Convenient midtown location. Sleeps 6. Close to jobs, transportation, beach and bay. May 15-Sept. 15. 443-783-3150

Waterfront Bayside - Newly remodeled 2BR, 2BA Condo in North OC. 4 steps to ground level off your private balcony. Full kitchen, LR, DR, W/D, balcony w/tables + seating for 6. Seasonal/ monthly Dec.-April, $2,200. Contact Julie 443-223-4623

Ocean Pines, Year Round, two story, 3BR, 2.5BA, screened porch. Large garage, fireplace. Good credit. No smoking. No pets. $2400 per month plus all utilities. 301-509-6515

Townhouse, 3BR, 2BA, $2100/month, utilities NOT included. Fully furnished. Long term lease only, 1+ years. Address: 438 Ocean Parkway, Berlin, MD 21811

Summer Seasonal Memorial Day to Labor Day. Single family home. 2BR, 2BA. $22,000 + utilities. Cleaning once a month and lawn care will be included. Contact Karen 443-880-5727

Seeking YR & Seasonal Rentals! Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

ROOMMATES

Roommate Wanted Rent plus half month bills. Non smoker. 302-542-0758, leave a message.

LOTS & ACREAGE

16 Acres. Perked, surveyed and ready to build your home and man cave, horse farm, etc. on. Just outside of Bishopville on 610. $325,000. Howard Martin Realty, 410-352-5555

COMMERCIAL

Industrial Warehouse. Space: 1500 sq. ft.

Masonry construction, 18’ high ceiling, large garage door, bathroom, yard and storage shed. Approx. 10x25+/Route 90/Bishopville. Call 443-497-4200.

1 Office/Retail Space available in West Ocean City. Approximately 1656 sq. ft. Call 443-497-4200

WANT TO BUY

WANTED TO BUY: Vintage signs, old advertising items, military memorabilia, antique toys, decoys, and small antique items. Call/text, 443-880-3082

YARD SALE

Moving Sale - 11602 South Hills Dr., Berlin, MD 21811, South Point. Everything must go. Great prices. Furniture, Appliances, Artwork, Home Goods and Miscellaneous Items. Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE -

Berlin, Decatur Farm, off Route 113 across from Stephen Decatur ParkSaturday, May 4th, 8am to noon. Homeowners will be setting up in front of their homes, so the sale is community wide.

Oyster Harbor Community Wide Yard Sale. Whisper Trace Dr. May 11, 2024, 8am to 1pm. Rain date: May 18, 2024.

OC Marlin Club Nautical Flea Market Saturday, May 4th. Rods,

BUDGET MOVERS

1099 WINTERSON ROAD, SUITE 301

LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MARYLAND 21090 www.cgd-law.com/sales

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES' SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY

44 KING RICHARD ROAD

BERLIN A/K/A OCEAN PINES, MD 21811

By authority contained in a Deed of Trust dated March 11, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4385, Folio 296, modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded on August 17, 2022, at Liber No. 84441, Folio 11, among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $315,100.00, and an interest rate of 3.000%, default having occurred thereunder, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, on May 20, 2024 AT 11:00AM

ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE property more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling.

Terms of Sale: The property will be sold “as is” subject to any conditions, restrictions, easements and agreements of record affecting same with no warranty of any kind. A deposit of $20,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash accepted) required at time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid within 10 days of ratification of sale by the Court, with interest at the note rate from date of sale to settlement. If settlement is delayed for ANY reason, there shall be no abatement of interest or taxes. All private utility, water and sewer facilities charges, front foot benefit payments, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale are payable by purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, to be adjusted as of date of sale. Transfer and recordation taxes, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property.

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If purchaser fails to go to settlement within ten days of ratification, or otherwise fails to comply with the terms of sale, the Trustee may declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and expense of defaulting purchaser, who agrees to pay reasonable attorneys' fees and costs if a motion to resell the property has been filed, purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such motion, and agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail to the address provided at time of sale. If the Trustee cannot convey insurable title, or the loan servicer

determines that the sale should not have occurred, the sale shall be null and void, and purchaser's sole remedy shall be the return of deposit without interest.

Richard E. Solomon, et al., Sub. Trustees

Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900

www.tidewaterauctions.com

CGD File #: 459690 OCD-5/2/3t

MICHAEL B. MATHERS ESQ

WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & MATHERS, LLP

P.O. BOX 910

115 BROAD STREET

SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Estate No. 20154 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM G. BUNTING

AKA: WILLIAM GARDNER

BUNTING SR., WILLIAM GARDNER BUNTING

Notice is given that Jane D. Bunting, 10215 Friendship Rd., Berlin, MD 21811-2850, was on April 09, 2024 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William G. Bunting who died on March 15, 2024, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 9th day of October, 2024.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or

(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Jane D. Bunting

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: April 18, 2024

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B. RANDALL COATES ESQ

COATES, COATES, & COATES

204 WEST GREEN STREET P.O. BOX 293 SNOW HILL, MD 21863 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 20158 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN EDWARD WILSON

Notice is given that Peggy Ann Wilson, 44 Lake Field Xing, Hampton, VA 23666-5538, was on April 09, 2024 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Stephen Edward Wilson who died on January 21, 2021, without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 9th day of October, 2024.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or

(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Peggy Ann Wilson 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: April 18, 2024

OCD-4/18/3t _________________________________

VICTORIA L. O’NEILL ESQ. AYRES JENKINS GORDY & ALMAND P.A.

6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 20162

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF

WAYNE ODACHOWSKI

Notice is given that Karen Odachowski, 12312 Pine Rest Dr., Ocean City, MD 21842-9200, was on April 15, 2024 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Wayne Odachowski who died on March 22, 2024, without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 15th day of October, 2024.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or

(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Karen Odachowski

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: April 18, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 20161 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF FREDRIC RONALD SAWYER

Notice is given that Peggy L. Jester, 3023 Johnson Rd., Pocomoke City, MD 21851-2954, was on April 11, 2024 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Fredric Ronald Sawyer who died on January 29, 2024, 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 11th day of October, 2024.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present

the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or

(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Peggy L. Jester

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: April 18, 2024

OCD-4/18/3t _________________________________

LOUIS J. WEINKAM JR, ESQ

WEINKAM &WEINKAM, P.A. 1002 FREDERICK ROAD

CATONSVILLE, MD 21228

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19928

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LINDA LEE HANNA

AKA: LINDA L. HANNA

Notice is given that David Hanna, 8800 Coastal Hwy., Unit 603, Ocean City, MD 21842-2771, was on April 15, 2024 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Linda Lee Hanna who died on August 22, 2023, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 15th day of October, 2024.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or

(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not pre-

sented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

David Hanna

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: April 18, 2024

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WORCESTER COUNTY MARYLAND

OFFICE OF THE TREASURER GOVERNMENT CENTER 1 WEST MARKET STREET, ROOM 1105

SNOW HILL, MD 21863

TAX SALE

OF PROPERTIES LOCATED IN WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

State and County taxes for the 2022 tax levy (and prior years) by the County Commissioners of Worcester County and/or delinquent water, sewer, and assessment charges and/or delinquent nuisance abatements on the properties hereinafter described being due and in arrears and unpaid, and in order to compel the payment of the same, together with interest thereon and costs attending the proceeding, as provided by law, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Treasurer, Finance Officer, and Collector of State and County taxes for Worcester County, Maryland, as provided by the Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland, the undersigned Treasurer, Finance Officer and Collector, aforesaid, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder the following properties. This public auction will be held with Real Auction.com. The link is https://worcester.marylandtaxsale.co m

STARTING WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024 @ 10:00 A.M. CLOSING FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024 AT THE HOUR OF 1:00 P.M. LIST OF PROPERTIES

Acct#02000709 Assessed To 16 Plus Worcester Rec. Located At Davis Rd Snow Hill, Md. Described As 16.48 Acs +/- Bndry Line Adj Lands Of Schriefer & Pennington. Assessment $71,033. Total Due $1,704.95

Acct#01001159 Assessed To Adkins Aldren Delos III. Located At 1930 Cedar Hall Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 4 Acs N/E Side Cedar Hall Rd W Of Pocomoke. Assessment $50,867. Total Due $1,236.98

Acct#07004192 Assessed To Adkins Lloyd A & Lura G. Located At Creek Rd Snow Hill, Md. Described As 1.043 Acs William Truitt Prop Creek Road. Assessment $44,000.

Total Due $1,021.15

Acct#02010720 Assessed To Adorable Lucille Assistant. Located At 3917 Market St Snow Hill, Md. Described As Lot 2 .46 Ac NW Side R-394 SW Of Snow Hill. Assessment $103,133. Total Due $2,346.79

Acct#01011871 Assessed To Allen Bessie For Life. Located At 1951 Colona Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 150' X 300' N Side Colona Road S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $53,667. Total Due $1,358.94

Acct#02021943 Assessed To Ames Maurice L Sr. Located At 106 Stevens St Snow Hill, Md. Described As Lot 2 13802 Sq Ft Stevens Rd Subdiv Pl Of Oscar K & Viola F Blake. Assessment $67,133. Total Due $2,726.79

Acct#10356059 Assessed To Analytic Process. Located At Salisbury Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Outlot A 16996 Sq Ft Salisbury Rd Sub Par A Mary Birch Resid Trust. Assessment $83,200. Total Due $2,779.34

Acct#10395380 Assessed To Ball Family Trust The. Located At 10117 Fast Colors Ln Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 393 10000 Sq Ft Fast Colors Ln Riddle Farm Subdiv Ph 16. Assessment $495,000. Total Due $10,710.36

Acct#02006936 Assessed To Ballard Artie H & Elizabeth W. Located At 4239 Market St Snow Hill, Md. Described As Lot 18 Blk 1 Sec 1 W/S Market St 35184 Sq Ft Pl Castle Hill Ests. Assessment $94,400. Total Due $2,228.96

Acct#03120147 Assessed To Bates Kenneth Cody. Located At 11242 Campbelltown Rd Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 2 1.84 Ac E S Campbelltown Rd Bndy Ln Adj Ld Davis/Goo. Assessment $99,667. Total Due $2,361.48

Acct#10769179 Assessed To Bay Rose LLC. Located At 725 Bradley Rd A Ocean City, Md. Described As Unit A S Side Bradley Rd Bay Rose CM. Assessment $369,600. Total Due $11,894.65

Acct#10221064 Assessed To Bealefeld Shirley W Leaf. Located At 11 134th St 0307 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 307 134th St Ocean Princess CM. Assessment $156,400. Total Due $5,123.47

Acct#10322677 Assessed To Bean Charles Hugh Jr & Kathleen E. Smith. Located At 10113 Queen's Cir W Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 7 Queen's Circle Fox Chapel Subdiv. Assessment $427,700. Total Due $1,306.57

Acct#10053986 Assessed To Behney Christopher. Located At 210 Trimper Ave 0004 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 4 Trimper Ave Sand & Foam CM. Assessment $106,000.

Total Due $3,536.73

Acct#10120586 Assessed To Bellosi-Mitchell Grace M & BellosiSiebert Jessica. Located At 10900 Coastal Hwy 0202 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 202 Beach Hwy Golden Sands Club CM. Assessment $327,600. Total Due $10,615.29

Acct#02016737 Assessed To Benavides Helen. Located At 104 W Green St Snow Hill, Md. Described As App 20' X 52' 104 W Green St Snow Hill. Assessment $138,533. Total Due $5,495.96

Acct#02016680 Assessed To Bena-

vides Investments LLC. Located At 102 W Green St Snow Hill, Md. Described As 20.2 X 52 102 W Green St Snow Hill. Assessment $131,033. Total Due $3,658.15

Acct#04001427 Assessed To Berdan Pat Godfrey & Godfrey George Lee. Located At 8519 Newark Rd Newark, Md. Described As 24393 Sq Ft South Main St Newark. Assessment $101,200. Total Due $2,144.62

Acct#10265592 Assessed To Bernetta A Vaughan Revocable Livin. Located At 614 Osprey Rd 000f Ocean City, Md. Described As U F Osprey Road Dawn's Cove Th CM. Assessment $270,000. Total Due $8,061.31

Acct#10183162 Assessed To Berrett Rebecca Ann. Located At 607 Twin Tree Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 4 Blk 13 Sec 1D Twin Tree Road Pl Caine Woods. Assessment $242,300. Total Due $7,597.28

Acct#03163377 Assessed To Berzonski Derrick J & Shawnee J. Berzonski. Located At 201 Flagship Cir Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 42 Ph 1S 21781 Sf Flagship Cir Decatur Farms Pl. Assessment $343,700. Total Due $13,188.24

Acct#05000068 Assessed To Bivens Letitia Rodnay. Located At 9425 Morris Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As 17.19 Acs N Side Morris Road S Of Selbyville. Assessment $92,000. Total Due $2,260.42

Acct#01016954 Assessed To Blake Richelle Lynnette. Located At 203 Laurel St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 49.66' X 79' X 49.66 X 79' NS 203 Laurel St Pocomoke. Assessment $71,667. Total Due $1,607.13

Acct#03034569 Assessed To Bowen Jason Anthony. Located At 210 Flower St Berlin, Md. Described As 60 3 X 92 E Side Flower Street Berlin. Assessment $72,333. Total Due $3,483.89

Acct#10024935 Assessed To Briele Henry A. Located At Vista Bay Ln W Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 12 Blk 4 S Side 30th St Pl Bay Shore Acres. Assessment $75,100. Total Due $1,220.35

Acct#10246970 Assessed To Bunting Linda M. Located At 314 A 136th St Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 16-A 136th St Pl Resub Lots 16 & 17 Blk 23 Sec 1A Caine Wood. Assessment $187,300. Total Due $5,884.70

Acct#10768889 Assessed To Burke Edward A Trustee & Burke Kathryn D. Trustee & Others. Located At Baltimore Ave Ocean City, Md. Described As Parcel A 1704 Sf Baltimore Ave Resub Of Lts 6 & 7 Into. Assessment $93,700. Total Due $3,101.79

Acct#10229820 Assessed To Burtnick Sam & Burtnick Marybeth. Located At 137 Jamestown Rd B Ocean City, Md. Described As U B Jamestown Rd Shipwreck Haven IV CM. Assessment $221,400. Total Due $7,245.56

Acct#01021427 Assessed To Butler Kenneth D &. Located At 513 Laurel St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 74' X 60' N Side 513 & 515 Laurel St. Assessment $46,000. Total Due $2,069.43

Acct#10112974 Assessed To Centiole Joseph & Marietta. Located At 9500 Coastal Hwy 004C Ocean City,

Md. Described As U 4C Beach Hwy Pyramid CM. Assessment $268,000. Total Due $13,393.38

Acct#07000022 Assessed To Chatham Daphne Frances Ball. Located At 8052 Meadow Bridge Rd Eden, Md. Described As 42.19 Acs E Side Meadow Bridge Road. Assessment $119,233. Total Due $3,258.15

Acct#03076342 Assessed To Clazey Carl S. Located At 131 Watertown Rd Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot B-11-293 10095 Sq Ft Watertown Rd Pl Ocean Pines Sec 11. Assessment $210,133. Total Due $4,463.91

Acct#10277256 Assessed To Coastal Getaways LLC. Located At 501 Baltimore Ave Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 7A 4335 Sf Baltimore Ave Subdiv/Partial CM Term P. Assessment $1,054,567. Total Due $23,840.12

Acct#10222079 Assessed To Colletti Ricardo V & Walker-Colletti Stephanie B. Located At 3801 Atlantic Ave 0110 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 110 Btw 38th & 39th Sts Diamond Beach CM. Assessment $240,900. Total Due $7,872.25

Acct#10222311 Assessed To Colletti Ricardo V & Walker-Colletti Stephanie B. Located At 3801 Atlantic Ave 0216 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 216 Btw 38th & 39th Sts Diamond Beach CM. Assessment $260,800. Total Due $8,358.09

Acct#03124800 Assessed To Collick Albert B & Collick Renate E. Located At 9309 Seahawk Rd Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 3 3.086 Acs W/S Step Dec High School Rd Subdiv William Smith. Assessment $144,733. Total Due $2,217.16

Acct#03034321 Assessed To Collick Beatrice. Located At 114 Railroad Ave Berlin, Md. Described As 69 3 X 591 36 N Side Railroad Avenue Berlin. Assessment $54,533. Total Due $2,339.18

Acct#01016318 Assessed To Collins Diondre Lamount. Located At 714 Fourth St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 0.456 Ac W Side 714 4th St Near Scotts Allen. Assessment $37,667. Total Due $1,884.03

Acct#02017385 Assessed To Costen Louis & Costen Ada L. Located At 113 Ross St Snow Hill, Md. Described As App 55' X 165' 113 Ross Street Snow Hill. Assessment $77,433. Total Due $3,031.28

Acct#01023608 Assessed To Crippen Alexander & Timmons Phyllis Paulette & Weldon. Located At 410 Linden Ave Pocomoke, Md. Described As 41' X 78' X 54' X 78 S Side 410 Linden Ave Pocomoke. Assessment $47,767. Total Due $2,151.85

Acct#07007876 Assessed To Culver Eric C. Located At 8080 Stevens Rd Salisbury, Md. Described As Lot 1 2.109 Acs E Side Stevens Road Donald Culver Min Sub. Assessment $211,167. Total Due $4,693.97

Acct#02000512 Assessed To Dale Ollie. Located At 7230 Shockley Rd Snow Hill, Md. Described As 3.66 Acs E Side Shockley Road N Of Snow Hill. Assessment $89,100. Total Due $2,098.39

Acct#10249813 Assessed To Dascoli Salvatore. Located At 10040 Keyser Point Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 10A 5.2212 Acs E/S Keyser Pt Rd Pl Re Sub Lot 10 Helen S Brown. Assessment

$591,167. Total Due $12,380.06

Acct#03163423 Assessed To Davis

John R. Located At 395 Dueling Way Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 47 Ph 1s 23092 Sf Dueling Way Decatur Farms Pl. Assessment $372,733. Total Due $12,124.84

Acct#03058433 Assessed To Davis Nick William. Located At 51 Brandywine Dr Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot B-13-183 9750 Sq Ft Brandywine Dr Pl Ocean Pines Sec 13. Assessment $197,500. Total Due $4,256.78

Acct#04001184 Assessed To Deberry Annie Tindley. Located At 8513 Tindley Rd Newark, Md. Described As Lot Dirickson Farm N Side Labor Camp Road. Assessment $43,300. Total Due $1,211.61

Acct#01025449 Assessed To Diego Miguel Andres. Located At 302 14th St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 136' X 180'6' 14th Street Pocomoke. Assessment $114,600. Total Due $3,886.02

Acct#10188598 Assessed To Distefano Shawn & Lisa Disterfano. Located At 184 Pine Tree Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 1249 Sec 2 Pine Tree Rd Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $442,000. Total Due $13,853.85

Acct#02011204 Assessed To Dixon Teamer Jr. Located At 3944 Market St Snow Hill, Md. Described As Lot SW/S Market St S Of Snow Hill. Assessment $128,967. Total Due $2,820.89

Acct#03087441 Assessed To Domingo Gloria S Dr. Located At 21 Alden Ct Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot C-11-018 6395 Sq Ft Alden Ct Pl Ocean Pines Sec 11. Assessment $76,867. Total Due $1,805.67

Acct#01001019 Assessed To Donaway Rita Elizabeth. Located At 2514 Worcester Hwy Pocomoke, Md. Described As 190' X 190' X 190' X 143' Near E Side R-113 NE Of Pocomoke. Assessment $62,100. Total Due $1,587.35

Acct#02037548 Assessed To Dukes John Clayton & Virgil P. Located At Box Iron Rd Newark, Md. Described As 1.31 Acs Taylors Landing Rd Girdletree. Assessment $18,100. Total Due $524.94

Acct#10108470 Assessed To Dunn Gerald A & Irmgard D. Located At 152 Old Wharf Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 40 Sec JJ N Side Old Wharf Rd Pl Caine Keys II. Assessment $381,600. Total Due $10,952.48

Acct#07000278 Assessed To Dykes Judith A. Located At 445 Mcgrath Rd West Of Snow Hil, Md. Described As 55 Acs Marcellus Brown Tract Mcgrath Road. Assessment $133,000. Total Due $3,281.64

Acct#03004481 Assessed To Dypsky Philip C Jr &. Located At 12106 Campbelltown Rd St Martins, Md. Described As 1 Ac E Side Campbelltown Rd N Of St Martins. Assessment $187,567. Total Due $3,109.20

Acct#10747899 Assessed To Falanga Craig. Located At 6 63rd St 2 Ocean City, Md. Described As Unit 2 N Side 63rd St Dunes Edge Villas CM. Assessment $360,100. Total Due $6,220.64

Acct#03004848 Assessed To Fiedler George D. Located At 11104 Worcester Hwy Berlin, Md. De-

scribed As Lot 1 2.13 Acs E Side Worcester Hwy Bluewater Botanical. Assessment $210,633. Total Due

$4,501.01

Acct#10004942 Assessed To Fischer Ernest T. Located At Torquay Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 23 Blk 28 Sec C W Torquay Rd Pl Cape Isle Of Wight. Assessment $72,600. Total Due $1,621.09

Acct#10369649 Assessed To Flood Livia Robinson. Located At 200 59th St 0408 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 408 60th St Coconut Malorie Resort. Assessment $106,900. Total Due $3,543.66

Acct#02021919 Assessed To Flores Diana & Cabellero Celia. Located At 239 Washington St Snow Hill, Md. Described As 220' X 181' X 284' 239 S Washington St Snow Hill. Assessment $188,800. Total Due

$4,675.24

Acct#04003829 Assessed To Foreman Samuel Tyreel & Sean J B Foreman & Others. Located At 6538 Bowden Rd Newark, Md. Described As Lot 9 7.397 Acs S Side Langmaid Rd Pl Langmaid Woods. Assessment $130,600. Total Due $2,057.73

Acct#10755166 Assessed To Four Seasons Park Inc. Located At 12024 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, Md. Described As Imps Lot 21 115 Sh Ocean Gateway Four Seasons Park Co-Op. Assessment $101,633. Total Due $2,418.56

Acct#10008123 Assessed To Freburger Kelly M. Located At 13011 Drum Point Rd W Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 30 N Side Drum Point Rd Pl 1 Sec 1 Captains Hill. Assessment $720,367. Total Due $15,194.86

Acct#10157358 Assessed To Fumich Family Trust. Located At 9 130th St 0107 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 107 130th St Banana Beach CM. Assessment $140,400. Total Due $4,642.31

Acct#10311713 Assessed To Gismo I LLC. Located At 16 Cutlass Dr Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 41 Blk E 4942 Sq Ft Cutlass Dr Mystic Harbour Sec 1. Assessment $180,967. Total Due $3,914.77

Acct#05000548 Assessed To Golphin Enoch & Deborah. Located At Hotel Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As 1 Ac N Side Line Hotel Road S Of Selbyville. Assessment $44,667. Total Due $986.03

Acct#02025280 Assessed To Gordy Karen J. Located At South Dr Snow Hill, Md. Described As Lot 21 Circle Dr Pl Subdiv Meadow Brook. Assessment $32,100. Total Due $1,486.71

Acct#02021684 Assessed To Gordy Karen J. Located At 109 Powell St Snow Hill, Md. Described As Lot 109 Powell & Snow Sts Snow Hill. Assessment $133,133. Total Due $5,272.88

Acct#02020203 Assessed To Green Felicia & Green James. Located At Ross St Snow Hill, Md. Described As Lot 7 1.18 Acs W Side Ross St. H Williams Subdiv. Assessment $27,400. Total Due $1,288.07

Acct#10258669 Assessed To Green Michael O. Located At 504 Yawl Dr Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 339 3600 Sq Ft E S Yawl Dr Pl Montego Bay Sec 6 C. Assessment $144,800. Total Due $4,752.68

Acct#01032143 Assessed To

Greenspring Home Builders LLC. Located At 113 Eighth St Pocomoke, Md. Described As Lot 33 80' X 133' Eighth St Pl Berwyck. Assessment $113,633. Total Due $5,240.91

Acct#05009650 Assessed To Grothe Anthony A & Grothe Teresa A. Located At 13117 Selby Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As 6.0556 Acs W/S Selby Rd Subdiv Of Lds For Elisha W Murray. Assessment $187,800. Total Due $4,331.77

Acct#01025694 Assessed To Groton John & Ralph Groton &. Located At 17 Somerset Ave Pocomoke, Md. Described As Lot 8 Blk B 17 Somerset Ave Pl Pocomoke Heights. Assessment $110,367. Total Due $7,661.53

Acct#03021246 Assessed To Hall Randolph Freddie Jr. Located At 10209 Germantown Rd Berlin, Md. Described As Lot X E Side Germantown Road SE Of Berlin. Assessment $80,333. Total Due $1,895.99

Acct#03123898 Assessed To Hall William E & Hall Christina. Located At 11633 Worcester Hwy Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 1 W/S R-113 Pl Minor Sub Prop Of Mary Griffiths. Assessment $154,600. Total Due $2,278.57

Acct#10226821 Assessed To Harmon Barbara J. Located At 14 136th St 0301 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 301 136th St Sunspot CM. Assessment $214,000. Total Due $7,006.53

Acct#10120071 Assessed To Harper Kevin. Located At 10300 Coastal Hwy 508 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 508 Coastal Hwy Atlantis CM. Assessment $231,800. Total Due $7,508.75

Acct#10430755 Assessed To Harris Wayne L &. Located At 4 Hidden Cove Way LUG-B Ocean City, Md. Described As U-LUG-BE-2E PH 5 Hidden Cove Way The Garden CM Sunset Isl. Assessment $317,700. Total Due $10,340.52

Acct#10191718 Assessed To Harting Sue H. Located At 219 South Ocean Dr Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 63 Sec 3B South Ocean Dr Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $368,700. Total Due $11,414.86

Acct#10366216 Assessed To Hauser Sheila D. Located At 12506 Deer Point Cir Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 10 14251 Sq Ft Deer Point Circle Deer Point Subdiv. Assessment $342,700. Total Due $6,875.32

Acct#03126013 Assessed To Haynie Mark W & Evelyn M. Located At Timberline Cir Berlin, Md Described As Lot 397 Timberline Circle White Horse Park Phase 3 Assessment $99,600 Total Due $2,272.23

Acct#01020587 Assessed To Heath Clarence W. Located At 504 Young St Pocomoke, Md. Described As Lot 2 3102 Sq Ft 504 Young St L V Layman Inc Subd Pl. Assessment $36,967. Total Due $1,647.73

Acct#10715768 Assessed To Heise Michael Scott &. Located At 12625 Sunset Ave 2 Ocean City, Md. Described As U-12625-2 PH 4 Sunset Ave Bayside Professional Ctr. Assessment $108,067. Total Due $2,328.43

Acct#03021564 Assessed To Henry Mary C & Martin L Henry &. Located At Germantown Rd Berlin,

Md. Described As Lot 2 NE Side Germantown Road Plat Isaac H Crippen. Assessment $70,600. Total Due $1,746.42

Acct#10768818 Assessed To Hensley Michael R & Hensley Patience M. Located At 12 Broad Marsh Marina CM M-12 Ocean City, Md. Described As Unit M-12 67th St Broad Marsh Marina CM. Assessment $15,000. Total Due $612.08

Acct#02022079 Assessed To Hillman Emily Dawn. Located At 232 Washington St Snow Hill, Md. Described As 117' X 191' X 162' X 81' S Washington St Snow Hill. Assessment $93,233. Total Due $3,768.08

Acct#10343844 Assessed To Hinkle Gary & Marcia D & Alan Bell. Located At 8343 South Longboat Way Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 366 3000 Sq Ft South Longboat Drive Assateague Pt Resort P 3. Assessment $158,033. Total Due $3,363.53

Acct#01021400 Assessed To Holden Gregory T & Vera L. Located At 509 Cedar St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 60' X 120.4' 509 Cedar St Pocomoke. Assessment $61,700. Total Due $2,282.29

Acct#10072964 Assessed To Hollohan Robert T. Located At 5305 Atlantic Ave 0004 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 4 Btw 53rd & 54th Sts Sea Splash CM. Assessment $607,700. Total Due $19,660.80

Acct#03007022 Assessed To Hudson Alan. Located At Old Ocean City Rd Berlin, Md. Described As 25.92 Acs W Side R-346 Min Sub Alan H Hudson. Assessment $10,300. Total Due $568.17

Acct#03007014 Assessed To Hudson Alan. Located At 9178 Old Ocean City Rd Berlin, Md. Described As 39.81 Acs W Side R-346 Rev Lds Roger A Hudson. Assessment $173,167. Total Due $4,197.09

Acct#03007006 Assessed To Hudson Alan H. Located At Ocean Gateway Berlin, Md. Described As 83.59 Acs P/O 195/4 North Side R-50 South Of St Martins. Assessment $31,800. Total Due $1,557.76

Acct#03159809 Assessed To Hudson Alan H. Located At 9101 Logtown Rd Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 4b 7.69 Acs Logtown Rd Min Subdiv Resub Of Lot 4 A Hudson. Assessment $125,333. Total Due $2,829.50

Acct#03134628 Assessed To Hudson Alan H & Kristin D. Located At 9101 Logtown Rd Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 4A 2.19 Acs Logtown Rd Min Subdiv Resub Of Lot 4 A Hudson. Assessment $170,100. Total Due $3,617.21

Acct#08002029 Assessed To Hudson Sandra J. Located At 2810 Snow Hill Rd Girdletree, Md. Described As 53' X 109' E Side R-12 Girdletree. Assessment $61,767. Total Due $969.81

Acct#10162629 Assessed To Huhra Clint M. Located At 13100 Coastal Hwy 19060 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 1906 P 2 131st St Braemar Towers CM. Assessment $283,100. Total Due $9,045.86

Acct#02007533 Assessed To Jackson Ludell & Jackson Charley J Jr. Located At 4233 Market St Snow Hill, Md. Described As Lot 17 Blk 1 Sec 1 .9790 Acs W/S Market St Pl Castle Hill Ests. Assessment $63,333. Total Due $1,616.54

Acct#10197406 Assessed To Jayne Teddy LLC. Located At 150 Pine Tree Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 1347 Sec 1 Pine Tree Road Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $271,400. Total Due $8,734.10

Acct#01004425 Assessed To Johnsen Christopher M. Located At 2843 Stockton Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 100' X 420' N Side Stockton Road SE Of Pocomoke. Assessment $131,333. Total Due

$2,207.39

Acct#05006104 Assessed To Johnson Preston L & Brice Leon. Located At Campbelltown Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As 24 Acs Nr E Side Campbelltown Rd South Of Bishop. Assessment $47,000. Total Due $1,155.52

Acct#05011698 Assessed To Johnson Ronnie Lee. Located At 9631 Peerless Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As Lot N Side Peerless Road Nw Of Showell. Assessment $78,967. Total Due $1,879.74

Acct#03002985 Assessed To Jones Millard Edward F. Located At 8336 Circle Rd Berlin, Md. Described As 1.136 Acs S Side Circle Rd SE Of Whaleyville. Assessment $164,900. Total Due $3,589.60

Acct#02024470 Assessed To Kane Joseph R. Located At 205 Market St Snow Hill, Md. Described As 75' X 495' X 78' X 475' 205 E Market St Snow Hill. Assessment $96,867 Total Due $3,745.09

Acct#02024438 Assessed To Kane Joseph R. Located At 207 E Market St Snow Hill, Md. Described As 70' X 150' 207 E Market St Snow Hill. Assessment $156,333. Total Due

$6,268.49

Acct#03141306 Assessed To Kappes Thomas P & Sandra L. Located At 11032 Nicholas Ln A102 Berlin, Md. Described As U A102 P1 Manklin Creek Rd Ocean Pines Vlg Sq CM. Assessment $126,767. Total Due $2,715.97

Acct#03157687 Assessed To Karbyte Enterprises LLC. Located At Worcester Hwy Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 2B 12.46A E/S Route 113 Revised Lots 2A & 2B. Assessment $389,300. Total Due

$11,564.19

Acct#10338387 Assessed To Kavoossi Saiid & Annette M. Located At 12116 W Cannonball Dr Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 222 North Longboat Way Assateague Pt Resort P 2. Assessment $143,133. Total Due $3,064.38

Acct#01005367 Assessed To Keaser Vernon L Jr & Keaser Bonnie. Located At 2551 Lambertson Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 1 Ac (132 X 220) W Side Lambertson Rd E Of Pocomoke. Assessment $40,367. Total Due $1,139.93

Acct#01021664 Assessed To Keiffer James W. Located At Cedar St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 47' X 134' N Side Cedar St Pocomoke. Assessment $10,100. Total Due $610.85

Acct#01021656 Assessed To Keiffer James W. Located At 610 Walnut St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 50' X 155' E Side 610 Walnut St Pocomoke. Assessment $78,900. Total Due $2,997.10

Acct#10003768 Assessed To Kent Spencer D. Located At 12616 Rumgate Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lt 7 Blk 13 14114 Sf Rumgate Rd

Pl Cape Isle Of Wight. Assessment $518,800. Total Due $1,727.42

Acct#03024210 Assessed To Kilgore Samuel David & Kilgore Carrie Leigh. Located At 11303 Assateague Rd Berlin, Md. Described As 3 Acs Assateague Road Sw Of Berlin. Assessment $325,167. Total Due

$6,463.61

Acct#01025147 Assessed To Kirkwood Cynthia. Located At 1316 Market St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 77 X 198.75 X 133.7 X 191.75 S Side Market St Pocomoke. Assessment $111,200. Total Due $5,267.81

Acct#03128865 Assessed To Kling Gregory D. Located At 9342 Kitts Branch Rd Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 2 1.61 Acs S/S Kitts Branch Rd Walter Tingle Subdiv. Assessment $131,400. Total Due $2,388.99

Acct#10131634 Assessed To Kostack Joseph R & Kostack Janice E. Located At 183 Jamestown Rd 0011 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 11 Jamestown Rd Watergate CM. Assessment $196,500. Total Due

$6,445.31

Acct#03144488 Assessed To Kufchak Carl Vincent. Located At 11848 Peyton Ct Bishopville, Md. Described As Lot 3 1 Ac Peyton Court Peyton Acres Pl. Assessment $533,900. Total Due $11,586.11

Acct#10398754 Assessed To Kwedar Michael T & Kwedar Mary E. Located At 18 Harbour Towne CM 18 Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip #18 Phila Ave & Bayside Harbour Towne CM. Assessment $20,000. Total Due $772.77

Acct#10210976 Assessed To Leblanc Aida L & Dayna L. Hitch. Located At 143 Jamestown Rd 0003 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 3 Jamestown Rd Jamestown Inlet CM. Assessment $214,600. Total Due $6,901.28

Acct#10121140 Assessed To Leonard Eugene & Leonard Sandra A. Located At 10300 Coastal Hwy 1106 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 1106 Coastal Hwy Atlantis CM. Assessment $287,000. Total Due $9,346.54

Acct#07005261 Assessed To Lewandowski Joseph L III. Located At Scotty Rd Snow Hill, Md. Described As 5 Acs W Side Scotty Road W Of Snow Hill. Assessment $48,000. Total Due $1,108.44

Acct#03095169 Assessed To Lewis William D Jr. Located At 40 Nottingham Ln Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot B-10-035 7500 Sq Ft Nottingham Ln Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $174,100. Total Due $3,122.60

Acct#01046187 Assessed To Lipps

Mark W. Located At Colona Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 9.71 Acs N Side Colona Road Min Sub M D Maizel Etal. Assessment $41,333. Total Due $1,026.89

Acct#01012592 Assessed To Lipps

Mark W. Located At 865 Colona Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As Lot 1 5.87 Acs N Side Colona Road Min Sub M D Maizel Etal. Assessment $100,233. Total Due $2,020.54

Acct#03099075 Assessed To Lockhart Lou Alice. Located At 108 Nottingham Ln Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot B-10-069 7672 Sq Ft Nottingham Ln Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $66,767. Total Due $1,503.75

Acct#04001702 Assessed To Lockwood Sylvester L. Located At 8314 Patey Woods Rd Newark, Md. Described As Lots In Blks A C F H & J Patey Woods Rd Newark. Assessment $91,167. Total Due $2,007.07

Acct#03002101 Assessed To Logan Edna Collins & Catherine Smith. Located At Campbelltown Rd Berlin, Md. Described As 4.43 Acs W Side Campbelltown Rd Edna Logan Et Al Survey. Assessment $73,000. Total Due $1,856.18

Acct#10065291 Assessed To Lulu H Auger Trust & Auger Ulysses. Located At 4203 Atlantic Ave 0013 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 13 Btw 42nd & 43rd Sts 13 On The Beach CM. Assessment $435,700. Total Due $14,132.92

Acct#10174279 Assessed To Lundgren Hans & Lundgren Johnness. Located At 417 142nd St Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 9 Blk 68 50 X 145 142nd St Pl Fenwick. Assessment $275,700. Total Due $8,874.11

Acct#01021249 Assessed To Lynch Holly Star. Located At 413 Laurel St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 73.5 X 84 X 65.7 X 76.11 NE Side 413 Laurel St Pocomoke. Assessment $66,967. Total Due $2,149.98

Acct#03066142 Assessed To Mahon Michelle R. Located At 12 Southwind Ct Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot B-09-207 9750 Sq Ft Southwind Ct Pl Ocean Pines Sec 9. Assessment $170,600. Total Due $3,176.72

Acct#03050874 Assessed To Mahon Sherry L. Located At 44 Brandywine Dr Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot G-13-118 9800 Sq Ft Brandywine Dr Pl Ocean Pines Sec 13. Assessment $294,800. Total Due $6,212.77

Acct#10245753 Assessed To Man Diana Phuong & Sodeth Man &. Located At 3701 Coastal Hwy 0332G Ocean City, Md. Described As U 332 B G P 3 Coastal Highway Bradley On The Bay CM. Assessment $118,800. Total Due $3,948.11

Acct#03021920 Assessed To Mapp James D Sr &. Located At 10440 Harrison Rd Berlin, Md. Described As 80 X 150 E Side Harrison Road Se Of Berlin. Assessment $188,867. Total Due $3,754.29

Acct#05003415 Assessed To Mavrakis Magdaline D. Located At 9235 Whaleyville Rd Whaleysville, Md. Described As 2.48 Acs N Side Whaleyville Rd Loc Sur Albert H Powell. Assessment $334,600. Total Due $6,004.17

Acct#10312450 Assessed To Mccleary Eric Todd. Located At 7 Keel Dr Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 108 Blk J 5800 Sq Ft Keel Drive Mystic Harbour Sec 2. Assessment $185,867. Total Due $3,681.47

Acct#10384400 Assessed To Mccormick Family Stone Harbour LLC. Located At 13208 Stone Harbour Ln 4 Ocean City, Md. Described As Unit 4 Ph 5 Jefferson Ave Stone Harbour Villas CM. Assessment $655,000. Total Due $13,329.72

Acct#01001116 Assessed To Mcmanus Paul. Located At 1923 Pit Circle Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 75' X 165' W Side Pit Circle Rd Franktown. Assessment $16,100. Total Due $634.18

Acct#01015559 Assessed To Mc-

manus Paul E. Located At 700 Clarke Ave Pocomoke, Md. Described As 42' X 85' W Side 700 Clarke Ave & Laurel St. Assessment $63,633. Total Due $2,071.02

Acct#10161142 Assessed To Mdr Bachelors Hall 2 LLC. Located At 13110 Coastal Hwy 07130 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 713 P 1 Wight St Braemar Towers CM. Assessment $496,500. Total Due $16,016.46

Acct#10161495 Assessed To Mdr Bachelors Hall LLC. Located At 13110 Coastal Hwy 07140 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 714 P 1 Wight St Braemar Towers CM. Assessment $496,500. Total Due $16,016.46

Acct#05005574 Assessed To Meehan Thomas Joseph &. Located At 9937 Bishopville Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As 148 X 467.85 X 432.90 N S County Rd Near Bishopville. Assessment $80,500. Total Due $1,648.60

Acct#01003054 Assessed To Mills Steven Jr. Located At 1805 Cypress Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 197' X 147' W Side Unionville Rd Sw Of Pocomoke. Assessment $11,767. Total Due $521.62

Acct#10317126 Assessed To Milone John S. Located At 507 32nd St 00230 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 23 P 3 32nd St Extd Bay Cove CM. Assessment $190,700. Total Due $6,258.89

Acct#03016595 Assessed To Mister Wesley Heirs. Located At Rose Ln Berlin, Md. Described As Lot North Side Flower St N E Of Berlin. Assessment $26,000. Total Due $697.31

Acct#03156672 Assessed To Moyer Donna M. Located At 4 Chatham Ct Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot 381 4,277 Sq Ft Chatham Court Phase 4 Parke Ocean Pines Sec 16. Assessment $267,633. Total Due $7,143.72

Acct#10267439 Assessed To Muncy Nathan G & Muncy Andrea P. Located At 101 123rd St 0364c Ocean City, Md. Described As U 364 B C P 3 123rd St Jockey Beach Club CM. Assessment $117,100. Total Due $3,893.46

Acct#05000998 Assessed To Murray Leroy E. Located At Hotel Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As 11 1/2 Acs N Side Line Hotel Road S Of Selbyville. Assessment $68,500. Total Due $2,647.88

Acct#10214688 Assessed To Nagle Stacy-Ann. Located At 135 A Jamestown Rd 018A Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 18A S Side Jamestown Rd Pl Jamestown Manor Tnhs. Assessment $181,700. Total Due $5,766.31

Acct#10112389 Assessed To Najem G Reza. Located At 9500 Coastal Hwy 009F Ocean City, Md. Described As U 9F Beach Hwy Pyramid CM. Assessment $192,700. Total Due $3,345.89

Acct#03105830 Assessed To Neelon Cora Daniels. Located At 1300 Ocean Pky Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot B-10-1129 7725 Sq Ft Ocean Pkway Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $304,133. Total Due $13,018.20

Acct#01029428 Assessed To Nichols Valarie L. Located At 1307 Market St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 62 X 195 N Side 1307 Market St

Pocomoke. Assessment $122,133. Total Due $4,917.77

Acct#03125971 Assessed To Nokes Stephen P & Maryll S. Located At Timberline Cir Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 394 Timberline Circle White Horse Park Phase 3. Assessment $99,800. Total Due $2,286.92

Acct#10202310 Assessed To Och LLC. Located At 309 South Ocean Dr Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 5A Sec 5A South Ocean Dr Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $458,900. Total Due $14,786.65

Acct#10066611 Assessed To Papoulias Konstadina J &. Located At 7 45th St 0225 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 225 45th St Ocean Waye 45 CM. Assessment $76,800. Total Due $2,598.28

Acct#03016188 Assessed To Parker Mabel Sallie Savage. Located At 10811 Maple Ct Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 13 115 X 175 N Side Maple Lane Plat Highland Park. Assessment $85,000. Total Due $2,000.88

Acct#01017314 Assessed To Parsons Karen Annette. Located At 208 Walnut St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 70.12' X 104.5' X 70 X 102' S Side 208 Walnut St Pocomoke. Assessment $123,867. Total Due $4,506.01

Acct#05011361 Assessed To Parsons Richard H & Carol Ann. Located At 10907 Piney Island Dr Bishopville, Md. Described As Lot 55 28916 Sq Ft N Side Piney Island Dr Pl Piney Island Subdiv. Assessment $146,400. Total Due $3,324.40

Acct#10013356 Assessed To Parsons Richard H & Carol Ann. Located At 11905 Grays Corner Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 7 Blk B N Side Old Ocean City Rd Pl Winchester Dev. Assessment $99,900. Total Due $2,340.93

Acct#02026465 Assessed To Parsons Richard H & Carol Ann. Located At 4226 Keep Ct Snow Hill, Md. Described As Lot 5 24000 Sq Ft Keep Court Snow Hill Estates. Assessment $106,200. Total Due $2,484.14

Acct#02026600 Assessed To Parsons Richard H & Carol Ann. Located At 4311 Tower Dr Snow Hill, Md. Described As Lot 2 Blk 3 W/S Tower Dr Pl Castle Hill Ests Sec II. Assessment $107,300. Total Due $2,502.40

Acct#03001121 Assessed To Patel Bhailal Babarbhal. Located At 11529 Longridge Ln Whaleysville, Md. Described As 27.76 Acs North Side R 346 Bdy Sry Walter H Layfield. Assessment $734,833. Total Due $14,764.69

Acct#07000634 Assessed To Pennewill Lynn M. Located At 986 Mcgrath Rd West Of Snow Hil, Md. Described As Lot Pt Of Brick Hall Farm S Side Mcgrath Road. Assessment $91,600. Total Due $2,016.28

Acct#03121224 Assessed To Perreault Peter. Located At 220 West St Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 921922 Sq Ft West St Subdiv Of Carroll W Hynes. Assessment $267,467. Total Due $9,692.66

Acct#10046750 Assessed To Peterson Irene J. Located At 310 Sunset Dr Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 80 N Side 310 Sunset Dr Pl Skyline Dev. Assessment $285,300. Total Due $6,598.91

Acct#02005298 Assessed To Peterson Jon K &. Located At Disharoon Rd Snow Hill, Md. Described As Lot B 7.81 Acs E/S Disharoon Rd Amendment To Lot B Pl. Assessment $54,267. Total Due $1,208.00

Acct#10724775 Assessed To Podowski James Steven. Located At 7 Lookout Landing CM Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip #7 26th St Lookout Landing CM. Assessment $15,000. Total Due $605.75

Acct#01028057 Assessed To Powell Alice Mae. Located At 709 Eighth St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 40' X 100' S Side Eighth St Pocomoke. Assessment $51,633. Total Due

$2,424.49

Acct#10769629 Assessed To Prologo Luciano. Located At 205 Bridge Point Cm Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip # 205 Rusty Anchor Rd Bridge Point CM. Assessment

$20,000. Total Due $772.77

Acct#03022544 Assessed To Purnell Sharon Denise. Located At 10529 Harrison Rd Berlin, Md. Described As 59 X 260.5 X 70 X 231 W/S Harrison Road Se Of Berlin. Assessment $216,833. Total Due

$4,705.18

Acct#10769449 Assessed To PVI Developers LLC Located At F Island Cove CM Ocean City, Md Described As Boat Mooring F N Side 25th St Island Cove CM. Assessment $15,000. Total Due $612.08

Acct#10086906 Assessed To R & R Investments Of Virginia LLC. Located At 75th St Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 16 Blk 108 50 X 120' N Side 75th St Pl Oceanbay City. Assessment $300,000. Total Due

$9,644.81

Acct#10431077 Assessed To R & R Investments Of Virginia LLC. Located At 75th St Ocean City, Md. Described As Lots 17 18 Blk 108 N/S 75th St Pl Oceanbay City. Assessment $625,300. Total Due

$19,962.02

Acct#10086833 Assessed To R & R Investments Of Virginia LLC. Located At 110 75th St Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 15 Blk 108 Btw 75th & 76th Sts Pl Oceanbay City. Assessment $325,200. Total Due $10,444.05

Acct#10147387 Assessed To R & R Investments Of Virginia LLC. Located At 11700 Coastal Hwy 1101 Ocean City, Md. Described As U T1101 Beach Hwy Carousel Center CM. Assessment $421,100. Total Due $13,609.00

Acct#04002229 Assessed To Redmond Mailon. Located At Patey Woods Rd Newark, Md. Described As Lots In Blk A C F H & J S Side Patey Woods Rd Newark. Assessment $36,900. Total Due $935.16

Acct#01002996 Assessed To Richardson Nichole. Located At 2049 Mcmichael Ave Pocomoke, Md. Described As Part Lot 2 50' X 50' Brickyard Ave. Assessment $13,700. Total Due $774.18

Acct#03020762 Assessed To Rigopoulos Nicholas G & Chamberlain Susan L. Located At 10130 Germantown Rd Berlin, Md. Described As 15810 S F W Side Germantown Rd Bndy Ln Adj Btw Ld Lee E. Assessment $170,600. Total Due $3,752.66

Acct#01020293 Assessed To Rmb Holdings LLC. Located At 508 Bon-

neville Ave Pocomoke, Md. Described As 40' X 80' 508 Bonneville Avenue Pocomoke. Assessment $31,100. Total Due $2,388.65

Acct#10090687 Assessed To RNR Properties LLC. Located At 4 84th St 001B Ocean City, Md. Described As U 1B 84th St Surfside 84 CM. Assessment $277,400. Total Due $9,045.33

Acct#01030345 Assessed To Roberts Desmond Jr. Located At 610 Bank St Pocomoke, Md. Described As Lot 40 S Side Bank St Pocomoke. Assessment $40,933. Total Due $1,835.91

Acct#10238129 Assessed To Roemer Scott William. Located At 15 40th St 0014 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 14 40th St Olympic CM. Assessment $112,800. Total Due $3,755.27

Acct#03088839 Assessed To Romersa Arthur R & Romersa Lisa. Located At 41 Watertown Rd Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot B-11399 7500 Sq Ft Watertown Rd Pl Ocean Pines Sec 11. Assessment $213,767. Total Due $4,536.37

Acct#10245281 Assessed To Ronald Max Heckman Trust & Samuel Adam Heckman Trust. Located At 13200 Coastal Hwy 1001 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 1001 Z Coastal Hwy Excalibur CM. Assessment $298,400. Total Due $9,720.25

Acct#10261651 Assessed To Rose Aubrey E & Darlene B Rose. Located At 206 8th St 0026 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 26 8th St Surfside 8 CM. Assessment $69,100. Total Due $2,350.81

Acct#10248701 Assessed To Rose Aubrey E & Rose Darlene B. Located At 711 Edgewater Ave 711 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 711 Edgewater Ave Pier Seven CM. Assessment $147,300. Total Due $4,864.09

Acct#10170486 Assessed To Rose Bryan. Located At 14 W 139th St 0003 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 3 139th St El Gwendo West CM. Assessment $190,400. Total Due $6,249.25

Acct#03156613 Assessed To Roth James R & Bonita B Roth. Located At 12 Chatham Ct Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot 377 5231 Sq Ft Chatham Court Phase 4 Parke Ocean Pines Sec 16. Assessment $301,833. Total Due $6,407.33

Acct#10343429 Assessed To Russell Gregory M. Located At 8322 South Longboat Way Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 329 3000 Sq Ft South Longboat Drive Assateague Pt Resort P 3. Assessment $171,033. Total Due $3,732.88

Acct#03033643 Assessed To Sackadorf Larry T &. Located At 223 Graham Ave Berlin, Md. Described As App 176' X 150.2 Near E Side William St Berlin. Assessment $329,733. Total Due $6,873.55

Acct#05006929 Assessed To Sadowski Robert J Sr & Sadowski Michele M. Located At 11535 Back Creek Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As Lot 1 2.00 Acs N Side Back Creek Road Min Sub W D Cannon Etal. Assessment $258,133. Total Due $4,610.19

Acct#10194865 Assessed To Santangelo Thomas A & Santangelo Jacqueline R. Located At 185 Beachcomber Ln Ocean City, Md. De-

scribed As Lot 1132 Sec 3 Beachcomber Lane Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $138,300. Total Due $4,417.67

Acct#01002902 Assessed To Satchell Cory R. Located At 1409 Unionville Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 1.24 Acs N Side Unionville Rd Bndy Sur Cory R Satchell. Assessment $53,900. Total Due $1,311.98

Acct#01015974 Assessed To Schoolfield Stephen E & Rudean N Fletcher. Located At 111 Oak St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 5848 Sq Ft N Side 111 Oak St Pocomoke. Assessment $57,500. Total Due $4,946.83

Acct#03011445 Assessed To Shea William. Located At 11311 Gum Point Rd Berlin, Md. Described As 100 X 300 N Side Gum Point Road East Of Berlin. Assessment $294,333. Total Due $4,750.54

Acct#10125138 Assessed To Sherman Glenn E & Bonnie Gale. Located At 10700 Coastal Hwy 1005 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 1005 Beach Hwy Quay CM. Assessment $246,500. Total Due $7,982.32

Acct#03105326 Assessed To Sipe Frederick. Located At 44 Footbridge Trl Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot B-10-189 11967 Sq Ft Footbridge Trail Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $288,433. Total Due $3,186.83

Acct#03092720 Assessed To Slattery Darrin R. Located At 34 Boston Dr Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot W-11-045 7675 Sq Ft Boston Dr Pl Ocean Pines Sec 11. Assessment $90,267. Total Due $2,096.92

Acct#08007438 Assessed To Smith James Harvey. Located At 6247 George Island Landing Rd Stockton, Md. Described As 2.12 Acs N Side George Island Landing Rd. Assessment $40,133. Total Due $1,081.25

Acct#03017672 Assessed To Smith Kathleen B & Nancy Wesby. Located At 9634 Mary Rd Berlin, Md. Described As 100 X 150 X East Side Mary Road NE Of Berlin. Assessment $80,667. Total Due $1,943.57

Acct#03091570 Assessed To Snyder Claude &. Located At 73 Boston Dr Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot B-11-161 10343 Sq Ft Gloucester Rd Pl Ocean Pines Sec 11. Assessment $265,167. Total Due $5,613.66

Acct#10022746 Assessed To Sobhani Jeffrey. Located At 6618 South Point Rd Berlin, Md. Described As 5.26 Acs SE Side Stephen Decatur Pl Genezar Frm Div 5. Assessment $435,000. Total Due $9,754.88

Acct#01017950 Assessed To Soghomonian John. Located At 406 Second St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 82' X 140' 406 Second St & Walnut St. Assessment $81,067. Total Due $3,947.74

Acct#10155193 Assessed To Soletto Anthony M Jr & Pamela. Located At 9 127th St 0203 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 203 127th St Starfish V CM. Assessment $228,700. Total Due $7,480.17

Acct#05021650 Assessed To Sovereign Edwin P III. Located At 12012 St Martins Neck Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As Lot 4-3.00 Acs S/S St Martins Neck Rd For Consv Pl G Marvin Steen. Assessment $140,933. Total Due $3,139.66

Acct#05006279 Assessed To Spencer Joyce Ann & Spencer Brenda. Located At 12639 Old Stage Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As 1.27 Ac W Side Old Stage Road East Of Bishop. Assessment $49,467. Total Due $1,318.21

Acct#10356636 Assessed To Struble Lester J. Located At 31 Mystic Harbour Blvd Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 246 Blk J 6753 Sq Ft Mystic Harb Blvd Mystic Harbour Sec 3B. Assessment $190,433. Total Due $2,722.22

Acct#01002090 Assessed To Sturgis Joyce Antoinette. Located At 1536 Unionville Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 2 Acs S Side Unionville Road Sw Of Pocomoke. Assessment $58,500. Total Due $1,445.64

Acct#01021559 Assessed To Sturgis Wesley T. Located At 605 Laurel St Pocomoke, Md. Described As Lot 1 Laurel St Pl Fortney & Snyder, Assessment $66,967, Total Due $2,700.20

Acct#10143667 Assessed To SW Condominium LLC. Located At 11500 Coastal Hwy 0607 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 607 Beach Hwy Sea Watch CM. Assessment $351,600. Total Due $11,244.51

Acct#01022970 Assessed To Taylor Kevin E. Located At 109 Fourth St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 60 X 160 E Side 109 Fourth St Pocomoke. Assessment $59,467. Total Due

$2,598.25

Acct#10262062 Assessed To Tenanty Patricia A. Located At 107 Convention Center Dr 00250 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 25 P A Convention Center Drive Thunder Island CM. Assessment $288,000 Total Due

$9,358.94

Acct#03030431 Assessed To Timmons James B. Located At 303 Bay St Berlin, Md. Described As 65 X 150 N Side 303 Bay Street Berlin. Assessment $185,033. Total Due $6,961.48

Acct#05001250 Assessed To Tingle Norman B & Tingle George & Others. Located At 9506 Morris Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As 21.07 Acs South Side Morris Road S Of Selbyville. Assessment $130,300. Total Due $3,032.96

Acct#10003024 Assessed To Todd William Bryan Jr & Elizabeth. Located At 12528 Salisbury Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 7 & Pt Lot 8 Blk 20 Sec B N/S Salisbury Rd Pl Cape Isle Of Wight. Assessment $174,367. Total Due $3,492.56

Acct#03152561 Assessed To Tracey Mark. Located At 23 A Pines Point A Bsa23 Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Boat Slip #A23 Yacht Club Dr Pines Pt Marina A Condo. Assessment $21,500. Total Due $558.93

Acct#02022710 Assessed To Truitt Karen L. Located At Belt St Snow Hill, Md. Described As 2.125 Acs 210 Purnell & Belt Sts Snow Hill. Assessment $68,700. Total Due $2,995.31

Acct#05006465 Assessed To Tubbs Gregory Sprague. Located At 10635 Bishopville Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As .7 Ac W Side Main St Bishopville. Assessment $203,067. Total Due $4,127.65

Acct#01011782 Assessed To Tull Kevin Lamont & Marcella Barnes Tull. Located At 3631 Brantley Rd

Pocomoke, Md. Described As 198' X 330' N Side Brantley Road S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $55,033. Total Due $1,407.51

Acct#08004668 Assessed To Ulrich Sandra. Located At 5641 George Island Landing Rd Stockton, Md. Described As Lot Geo Island Landing Rd Stockton. Assessment $61,067. Total Due $19,889.75

Acct#01016121 Assessed To Ulysse Jean Raymond. Located At 809 Second St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 30.1' X 120.5' X 31.83' X 117.75 E S 809 Second St Pocomoke. Assessment $82,567. Total Due $2,774.73

Acct#03172082 Assessed To Velong Gina L. Located At 174 Intrepid Ln 1403 Berlin, Md. Described As Unit 1403 Intrepid Lane Decatur Frm Twhse Ph T14. Assessment $189,667. Total Due $6,823.46

Acct#05031931 Assessed To Vignale Chad Joseph & Vignale Angela K. Located At Back Creek Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As Lot 2 2.36 Acs N Side Back Creek Rd Min Sub S & D Mumford. Assessment $70,700. Total Due $1,672.64

Acct#02023040 Assessed To Walterhoefer Taryn. Located At 208 Federal St Snow Hill, Md. Described As 80' X 120' X 77' X 208 E Federal & Purnell Sts Snow Hill. Assessment $148,367. Total Due $4,783.02

Acct#01044079 Assessed To Ward Only Properties LLC. Located At 738 Ninth St Pocomoke, Md. escribed As Lot 9-9671.46 Sq Ft Near B K Jones Ld On Rr Ninth Street Estates. Assessment $196,033. Total Due $9,148.84

Acct#10264766 Assessed To Watson Roger C & Brenda L. Located At 107 Convention Center Dr 00620 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 62 P B Convention Center Drive Thunder Island CM. Assessment $265,300. Total Due $8,629.95

Acct#10061792 Assessed To West Malinda & Taylor Brenda. Located At 2813 Plover Dr 001D0 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 1D S 1 Plover Drive Bal Harbour CM. Assessment $156,100. Total Due $4,881.28

Acct#05015049 Assessed To West Milton Lee Jr. Located At 11211 St Martins Neck Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As Lot 2 2 Acs N Sde St Martins Neck Rd Min Sub M West Sr Etal. Assessment $309,300. Total Due $4,809.27

Acct#02026716 Assessed To Whaley Raye Gillette. Located At 100 Washington St Snow Hill, Md. Described As 57' X 89.5' S Washington St Snow Hill. Assessment $87,967. Total Due $3,469.21

Acct#10230322 Assessed To White Bernard H III & Loretta M. Located At 4000 Coastal Hwy 0317 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 317 Btw 40th & 41st Sts Ocean Point No 2 CM. Assessment $118,800. Total Due $3,948.11

Acct#01015605 Assessed To Whitney Licurtis. Located At 108 Oak St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 70' X 140' S Side 108 Oak Street Pocomoke. Assessment $20,200. Total Due $1,091.69

Acct#03014088 Assessed To Widgeon Christopher Bryan. Located At 8936 Cedar Lane Rd Berlin, Md. Described As 9.145 Acs S Side Cedar

Lane Rd W Of Berlin. Assessment $296,767. Total Due $6,548.05

Acct#03056465 Assessed To Wienhold Jonathan Christian. Located At 78 Birdnest Dr Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot B-06-173 11672 Sq Ft Birdnest Dr Plat Ocean Pines Sec 6. Assessment $280,100. Total Due $5,058.61

Acct#10405157 Assessed To Wilkinson Donald A. Located At 388 D Island At Hidden Harbo 388 Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip #388 125th St Island At Hidden Harbour. Assessment $15,000. Total Due $612.08

Acct#03088146 Assessed To Willman David M. Located At 438 Ocean Pky 13 Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Unit Am Borderlinks Dr Pl Borderlinks I. Assessment $164,233. Total Due $3,183.34

Acct#10019451 Assessed To Wooden Maryellen. Located At 8209 Stephen Decatur Hwy Ocean City, Md. Described As 100' X 300' Nw Side Stephen Decatur Road. Assessment $126,900. Total Due $2,995.88

Acct#10178428 Assessed To Zimmerman Mark. Located At 618 S Surf Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 11 Blk 13 South Surf Road Pl Caine Woods Sec 3. Assessment $262,200. Total Due $5,699.61 TERMS OF SALE

All bidders must register. Registration for the sale begins at 10:00 a.m. April 19th and ends promptly at 4:00 p.m. May 3rd. Proper identification for individuals and proof of existence for legal entities shall be required by RealAuction for all registrants. In order to bid, an individual or entity must be registered.

ACH will need to be tendered by 4:00 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 17th on the final date of sale. It shall be in the amount of taxes due including expenses of sale (attorney, auctioneer, advertising and miscellaneous). A receipt will then be issued by RealAuction. A tax sale certificate will be provided by mail to the tax sale purchaser within thirty days of the date of the sale.

These properties are offered for sale “AS IS”, at the risk of the purchasers and neither the undersigned nor any other party makes any warranties or representations whatsoever either expressed or implied, of any kind or character, with respect to the properties or the title thereto. In the event a tax sale certificate is issued and then voided by the Treasurer, through no fault of the buyer, only a refund of amounts actually paid on day of sale shall be made and shall be the Treasurer’s sole liability and limit thereon. Properties are listed and sold based upon information provided by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, which is in no way represented to be accurate or correct. The sale, the premises, and the properties are, to the extent provided by law, subject to any and all title defects, claims, liens, encumbrances, covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, rightsof-way and matters of records. In the event of mistake, defective title, description or nonexistence of property, no refund shall be given.

Bidders should be well versed in the law regarding tax sales and should investigate the properties

and titles thereto prior to purchase or bid. Competent legal advice should be sought by prospective bidders prior to the sale. No legal advice shall be given by the County Attorney, Treasurer, or staff.

Bidders representing legal entities are limited to one bidder per property sold. Bidding shall be conducted in accordance with procedures determined by the Treasurer or his agent at the sale.

All costs in connection with the foreclosure of the right of redemption and all other title costs are at the expense of the purchaser or purchasers. All taxes and fees and other impositions including, without limitation, the following: transfer tax, agricultural transfer tax, recordation tax, and recording costs required will likewise be at the expense of the purchaser or purchasers. Terms of sale shall be complied with as determined by the Treasurer, who shall be the sole judge of such.

These requirements are directory as to the Treasurer and not mandatory. They may be altered by the Treasurer at his sole discretion in the interests of justice, fairness, and efficiency or other good and valid reason.

PROPERTIES LISTED HEREIN, ON WHICH TAXES ARE PAID PRIOR TO DATE OF SALE WILL NOT BE SOLD.

PHILLIP G. THOMPSON TREASURER AND FINANCE OFFICER FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND AND COLLECTOR OF STATE AND COUNTY TAXES FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

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NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024

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

6:30 p.m. Case No. 24-36, on the lands of Nathaniel Passwaters, on the application of Kristina Watkowski, requesting a variance to a rear yard setback from 50 feet to 35.6 feet (to encroach 14.4 feet) for a proposed addition to an existing dwelling in the R-1 Rural Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1205(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at

12333 Dixie Drive, Tax Map 10, Parcel 241, Lots 122 & 123, Tax District 5, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:35 p.m. Case No. 24-34, on the lands of Kevin Myers & Ayres Creek Investments, LLC, on the application of Kristina Watkowski, requesting a special exception to allow special events (transient use) in the E-1 Estate District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-105(c)(5), ZS 1-116(c)(3) and ZS 1-337, located at 11726 & 11728 Winding Creek Drive, Tax Map 42, Parcel 10, Lots 17 & 18, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:40 p.m. Case No. 24-23, on the lands of NVR, Inc., on the application of Kristina Watkowski, requesting after-the-fact variances to the left side yard setback from 3 feet to 2.9 feet (encroaches .1 feet) and to the right side yard setback from 7 feet to 6.9 feet (encroaches .1 feet) for an existing house in a Residential Planned Community, pursuant to Zoning Code§§ ZS 1-116(c)(4) and ZS 1-315, located at 12103 Snug Harbor Road, Tax Map 33, Parcel 281, Lot 82, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:45 p.m. Case No. 24-33, on the lands of Maria Castellano, requesting after-the-fact variances to a front yard setback (Timberline Circle) from 10 feet to 1.67 feet (encroaches 8.33 feet), to the right side yard setback from 3 feet to 1.64 feet (encroaches 1.36 feet) and to the left side yard setback from 7 feet to 1.52 feet (encroaches 5.48 feet), associated with an existing manufactured home and decks in a campground subdivision, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1305 and ZS 1-318, located at 309 Timberline Circle, Tax Map 16, Parcel 85, Section 3, Lot 309, Tax District 3, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:50 p.m. Case No. 24-35, on the lands of Scott Young, on the application of Kayla Short, requesting shoreline modifications to the minimum separation requirement of waterfront structures to adjoining property lines from 6 feet to 2 feet (to encroach 4 feet) on the right and from 6 feet to 3.5 feet (to encroach 2.5 feet) on the left, for a proposed dock pursuant to Natural Resources Code §§ NR 2-102(e)(2) & Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(n)(3), located at 2 Liberty Bell Court, Tax Map 16, Parcel 41, Section 4, Lot 410, Tax District 3, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:55 p.m. Case No. 24-37, on the lands of KCJ Farms, LLC, on the application of Mark Cropper, requesting a special exception to allow a dredge spoil disposal site in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections §§ ZS 1116(c)(3) and ZS 201(c)(26), located at 6220 Disharoon Road, Tax Map 55, Parcel 39, Tax District 2, Worcester County, Maryland.

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AKA: MARY B. MILLER

Notice is given that Judith A. Velasco, 6981 Kestrel Ridge Rd., Brighton, MI 48116-5176, was on April 16, 2024 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary Beth Miller who died on March 02, 2024, 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 16th day of October, 2024.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or

(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Judith A. Velasco

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: April 25, 2024

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Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 301-907-8000

Diane S. Rosenberg

Mark D. Meyer Miroslav Nikolov 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814

and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 20th day of May, 2024, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in the Ocean City Digest a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 13th day of May, 2024. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $210,000.00.

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-4/25/3t

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 20166 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF KENNETH WHITMORE BAUMANN II

Notice is given that Geoffrey Brian Baumann, 4914 Powder Mill Rd., Beltsville, MD 20705-1936, was on April 18, 2024 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Kenneth Whitmore Baumann II who died on February 10, 2024, 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 18th day of October, 2024.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or

ADVERTISING

Call: 410-723-6397

Fax: 410-723-6511 or E-mail: legals@oceancitytoday.net

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 20165 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARY BETH MILLER

Substitute Trustee

Plaintiff(s) v.

Estate of Jessica C. Richardson 6060 Worcester Highway Snow Hill, MD 21863

Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

Case No. C-23-CV-23-000290

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this 18th day of April, 2024, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 6060 Worcester Highway, Snow Hill, MD 21863, made and reported, will be ratified

(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.

Geoffrey Brian Baumann 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: April 25, 2024

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

ESTATE NO. 20167

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Superior Court of District of Columbia appointed Philip N. Margolius, 4301 Military Rd., NW Apt. 710, Washington, DC 20015-2139 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Peggy Mallios who died on December 20, 2023 domiciled in District of Columbia, USA.

The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Alan M. Margolius whose address is 39 West Montgomery Ave., Rockville, MD 20815.

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; 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.

Philip N. Margolius 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: April 25, 2024

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS

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

Thursday, May 9, 2024

At 2:00 p.m.

PW 24-021 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with associated pilings not to exceed 26’ channelward of existing bulkhead. The site of the proposed construction is described as being

located at 8906 RUSTY ANCHOR

RD UNIT 216 Parcel # 9079 -216 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Manuel & Pamela Arvon

APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Assoc., Inc.

PW 24-022 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with associated pilings maximum channelward extension of 48’ of existing bulkhead. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 523 HARBOUR DR Parcel # 8020A- in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Walter & Lori Tullis

APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Assoc., Inc.

PW 24-023 A request has been submitted to demo an existing perpendicular pier and install a new 6’ x 50’ pier; to install two boatlifts on the south side and install two PWC lifts on the north side all with associated pilings not to exceed 50’ channelward extension. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 3501 S CANAL ST Parcel # 4353 -56 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Palmer Gillis

APPLICANT: Hidden Oak Farm, LLC

PW 24-024 A request has been submitted to install one elevator type boat lift with associated pilings, maximum channelward extension of 12’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 725 BRADLEY RD UNIT C Parcel # 9263 -C in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Anthony Abunassar

APPLICANT: Pristine Permitting, LLC

PW 24-025

A request has been submitted to approve the currently installed “float/lift” not to exceed 21’ channelward extension. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 201 WINDWARD DR UNIT 5 Parcel # 3838A-5 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: James & Patricia Booth APPLICANT: Pristine Permitting, LLC

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Upgrade in Type from a Class "B" Beer-Wine to a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR

License: 7 Day, By: Kristine Grigoryan, 11635 Maid At Arms Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: Ocean Lanes, LLC

For the premises known as and located at:

T/A: Ocean Lanes 115 72nd Street

Ocean City, Maryland 21842

There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 15, 2024 @ 1:00 P.M.

The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Todd Edward Burbage, 11746 Assateague Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Adam Christian Horne, 10312 Plantation Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

For: Trace Ocean City 1, LLC

For the premises known as and located at:

T/A: The Jackspot 306 Dorchester Street

Ocean City, Maryland 21842

Formerly: DGC, LLC

There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 15, 2024 @ 1:25 P.M.

The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Adam Richard Davis, 23 South Main, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

For: Berlin Beverage Company, LLC

For the premises known as and located at:

T/A: Berlin Beer Company 115 Broad Street Berlin, Maryland 21811

There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 15, 2024 @ 1:40 P.M.

The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Scott Ray Priebe, 909 Yacht Club Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Donald Albert Ward, 1135 Ocean Parkway, Unit 303, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Kanwaljit Kaur Brar, 11525 Bay Point Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

For: Ocean Pines Independent Living Condominium Association, Inc.

For the premises known as and located at:

T/A: Ocean Pines Independent Living Condominiums 1135 Ocean Parkway Berlin, Maryland 21811

Formerly: Ocean Pines Management, LLC

There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Cen-

ter, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 15, 2024 @ 1:50 P.M.

The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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RAYMOND D. COATES JR, ESQ COATES,COATES, & COATES, P.A.

6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of GERALDINE S MYERS Estate No. 20175 Notice is given that PAUL DAVID MYERS whose address is 6 STONEMEADOW CT OCEAN PINES, MD 21811-1630 was on APRIL 24, 2024 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of GERALDINE S MYERS who died on DECEMBER 22, 2023 without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 24th day of OCTOBER, 2024

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

TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074

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MARIANNA BATIE ESQ LAW OFFICE OF MARIANNA BATIE 1321 MOUNT HERMON RD STE B

SALISBURY, MD 21804-5303

SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of DAVID JOSEPH BRAND Estate No. 20177 Notice is given that JEANETTE MORALES BRAND

whose address is 14 MORNING MIST DR BERLIN, MD 21811-1694 was on APRIL 25, 2024 appointed personal representative(s) of the small estate of DAVID JOSEPH BRAND who died on APRIL 03, 2024 without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or

(2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-5/2/1t

PROPOSAL SOLICITATION

Ambulatory and Wheelchair Services

Worcester County is seeking proposals for ambulatory services and wheelchair services. This program provides curb-to-curb and/or door-todoor demand responsive services to Medicaid recipients (and attendants if applicable) to and from non-emer-

gency medically necessary covered services in conformity with the requirements contained herein Proposal Documents.

Proposal Documents for the above referenced project may be obtained from the Worcester County Commissioner’s Office by either e-mailing the Procurement Officer, Nicholas Rice, at nrice@co.worcester.md.us or by calling 410-632-1194 during normal business hours, or via the County’s Bids page on the County’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. Worcester County is not responsible for the content of any Proposal 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 Proposal Documents.

A pre-proposal conference will be conducted on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 1:30pm at the Worcester County Health Department (WCHD), 6040 Public Landing Rd., Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. The last day for questions will be seven days prior to the proposal opening. Sealed Proposal Documents are due no later than 2:30pm on May 24, 2024, and will be opened in the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center – Room 1103, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.

Late Proposal Documents will not be accepted.

Envelopes shall be marked "Proposal Solicitation – Ambulatory and Wheelchair Services,” in the lower left- hand corner.

Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for the award of the solicitation.

Nicholas W. Rice, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP Procurement Officer

Worcester County, Maryland OCD-5/2/1t

PROPOSAL

SOLICITATION

Ambulance and Hospital Discharges

Worcester County is seeking proposals for non-emergency ambulance transportation services to and from

medically necessary covered services to Medicaid providers, including hospital discharges and transfers, for eligible Worcester County Medical Assistance recipients (and when necessary, their escorts) who have no other means of transportation available in conformity with the requirements contained herein Proposal Documents.

Proposal Documents for the above referenced project may be obtained from the Worcester County Commissioner’s Office by either e-mailing the Procurement Officer, Nicholas Rice, at nrice@co.worcester.md.us or by calling 410-632-1194 during normal business hours, or via the County’s Bids page on the County’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. Worcester County is not responsible for the content of any Proposal 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 Proposal Documents.

A pre-proposal conference will be conducted on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 1:30pm at the Worcester County Health Department (WCHD), 6040 Public Landing Rd., Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. The last day for questions will be seven days prior to the proposal opening. Sealed Proposal Documents are due no later than 2:30pm on May 24, 2024, and will be opened in the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center – Room 1103, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.

Late Proposal Documents will not be accepted.

Envelopes shall be marked "Proposal Solicitation – Ambulance and Hospital Discharges,” in the lower left- hand corner.

Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for the award of the solicitation.

Nicholas W. Rice, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP Procurement Officer Worcester County, Maryland OCD-5/2/1t

SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of MORVEN WILLIAM HANCOCK Estate No. 20172 Notice is given that TODD WILLIAM HANCOCK whose address is 125 HUNTINGFIRELD ST., SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1237 was on APRIL 22, 2024 appointed personal representative(s) of the small estate of MORVEN WILLIAM HANCOCK who died on JULY 23, 2023 without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons

having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or

(2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

ESTATE NO. 20169

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, Virginia appointed Dwight Bashir-Elahi, 7901 Oak St., Dunn Loring, VA 22027-1014 as the Executor of the Estate of Abbas BashirElahi who died on December 02, 2023 domiciled in Virginia, America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Nabil Bashirelahi whose address is 10321 St. Albans Drive, Bethesda, Maryland 20814.

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; 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.

Dwight Bashir-Elahi

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: May 02, 2024

LAW OFFICES OF ARLETTE K. BRIGHT, PC 1002 EASTERN SHORE DRIVE, #B

SALISBURY, MD 21804

SMALL

ESTATE

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of PATRICIA POOLE WENTZ Estate No. 20180 Notice is given that KATY ANN GORGRANT whose address is 5940 SOUTH POINT RD BERLIN, MD 21811-2628 was on APRIL 29, 2024 appointed personal representative(s) of the small estate of PATRICIA POOLE WENTZ who died on FEBRUARY 02, 2024 with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or

(2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY

ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE

SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

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

These three weeks of notification begins on DATE: 04/19/2024

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

AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police

Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on:

Thursday, May 16, 2024

AT 6:00 PM

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers of the Code, an appeal of Section 110-94(2)(b) has been filed to request a special parking exception to (1) waive one (1) parking space from required parking; and, (2) to reduce the size of one (1) parking space to 9’ X 16.9’, rather than the 9’ X 20’ space required by Code. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 15 of the plat entitled “Village West, Part One.” It is further described as being located on the south side of Bayshore Drive and is locally known as 601 Bayshore Drive, Unit 15, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: STEPHEN KANSAK (BZA 2689 #24-09400011)

AT 6:10 PM

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers of the Code, an appeal of Section 110-95(1)(a) has been filed to request (1) a variance of 5.2 feet from the 10-foot separation distance requirement for a 6’ X 12’ proposed addition to be 4.8’ from a neighboring unit; (2) a variance of 0.2 feet from the 5-foot side yard setback for a 6’ X 12’ proposed addition to be 4.8 feet from the side property site line; and (3) a variance of 4.8 feet from the 10-foot separation distance requirement for a proposed screened deck to be 5.2’ from a neighboring unit. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 110 of Sundowner Mobile Home Park Plat It is further described as being located on the

south side of Denny Lane and is locally known as 111 Denny Lane, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: JOHN L. STANTON (BZA 2690 #24-09400012)

AT 6:20 PM

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(1), Powers of the Code, an appeal of Section 110-94(1) has been filed to request approval of marine construction for a pier, dock, and boatlift on a property which has no established principal use on the premises. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 91 A of the plat entitled “Lots 91 – 96, Section Three, Harbourside at Heron Harbour.” It is further described as being on the north side of South Heron Gull Court and is locally known as 316 South Heron Gull Court, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: MCGINTY MARINE CONSTRUCTION (BZA 26891 #24-09400013)

Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall.

Christopher Rudolf, Chairman Maureen Howarth, Attorney OCD-5/2/2t

RAYMOND D. COATES JR, ESQ COATES,COATES, & COATES, P.A.

6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 300

OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the es-

tate of PHILOMENA V MENEAR Estate No. 20179 Notice is given that PHYLLIS J CAVANAUGH whose address is 24 SANDY BRANCH DR SELBYVILLE, DE 19975-9494 was on APRIL 29, 2024 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of PHILOMENA V MENEAR who died on APRIL 01, 2024 without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 29th day of OCTOBER, 2024

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or

(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY ONE W

SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 20171 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JANET MARY HAMMEN

Notice is given that Richard W. Hammen, 119 Mumfords Landing Rd., Ocean Pines, MD 21811-9491, was on April 26, 2024 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Janet Mary Hammen who died on March 25, 2024, without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or

(2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Richard W. Hammen Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott

One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074

Name of newspaper designated by personal representative:

Ocean City Digest

Date of publication: May 02, 2024

LEGION TIKI BAR DEDICATED

Things I Like...

By Steve Green

A good movie from a great book

Upsets in the NBA playoffs

Looking through old yearbooks

Before and after photos of yard work projects

When a good plan works out

Neighbors who are good friends

Funny police beat stories

Playing basketball with my sons

Not seeing a restaurant’s kitchen while eating

Waves from strangers

Fager’s Island’s first deck party of the season

vanishing vanishing OCEAN CITY

J/R’s the Place for Ribs was one of Ocean City’s most popular restaurants for 35 years. Located at the foot of the Route 90 Bridge, it was the first stop for many visitors arriving at the beach each summer.

Opened in 1980 on 62nd Street and Coastal Highway by Jack Hubberman and Joel Colton, J/R’s took its name from the initials of the owner’s wives Jackie Hubberman and Ruth Colton. Many believed the name was actually a clever play on the popular TV show “Dallas” whose main character was a Texas oil tycoon named JR Ewing. A second location was later opened on 131st Street.

J/R’s the Place for Ribs featured baby back ribs with a special barbecue sauce while other menu attractions included crab cakes, chicken, and deep-fried onion loaf.

The 131st Street site closed in 2014 and is now home to an Alley Oops. The original 62nd Street location shut down at the end of the 2015 season and the site is today a Denny’s.

To purchase one of Bunk Mann’s books, click over to www.vanishingoc.com.

by Bunk Mann

Doug Goggin gave company 24 years of active service

By Steve Price Contributing Writer

(May 3, 2024) This week we are proud to recognize Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Life Member Doug Goggin.

Goggin recently retired after working for 20 years with the Eastern Shore Gas Company and the past 18 years as an inspector for gas distribution lines in the midwest.

Goggin was first exposed to the fire service as a young boy growing up in the District of Columbia area and watching the DCFD apparatus respond to calls from the neighborhood fire station at eighth in the district. Goggin’s son is currently a career firefighter with the D.C. fire department.

After moving to the Ocean City area, Goggin wanted to serve his community and remembered the fellowship shared by the firefighters at the D.C. fire station. He was deeply moved and impressed by the feeling of pride and “brotherhood” displayed by the OCVFC and neighboring fire companies during the funeral procession for OCVFC Firefighter Jeffrey Dieter following the tragic Sauté Café fire.

Goggin joined the OCVFC in 1986. He was originally assigned to Engine #702 under the leadership of Capt. Bill Todd and Lt. Larry Buchanan.

During his 24 years of active service, Goggin was promoted to lieutenant and then captain on Engine #702. Goggin also served as secretary of the volunteer fire company under President Steve Hales.

Capt. Goggin recalls two significant events during his career in the fire service.

The first event involved a fatal lightning strike at 3rd Street on the beach. The tragedy occurred on Sunday, Aug. 3, 1986, and took the lives of four visitors to the resort. The victims had traveled from northern Virginia, and it was their first trip to Ocean City.

The second significant event was the Beachcomber Motel fire in the early morning hours of June 12, 1988 – the worst hotel fire in the history of Ocean City. The incident resulted in the death of two young girls and serious injuries to 14 others.

Capt. Goggin said his greatest accomplishment in the fire service was learning the skills and gaining the experience needed to become an aggressive interior firefighter. He prided himself on sharing those skills and experiences with younger firefighters so they could also become skilled, safe interior firefighters.

Given the opportunity to pass on advice to the members of the OCVFC cadet program or other young men and women with an interest in the fire service, Goggin said: “Don’t be afraid of the task, seek training and trust your leaders. Remember you are assisting someone on their worst day – be prepared!”

We thank Capt. Goggin for his many years of service and commitment to the safety and well-being of his neighbors and the many visitors to our community.

For membership information or to learn more about your volunteer fire company, visit ocvfc.com.

Doug Goggin

Photo

WITH BUNK MANN

SU Relay for Life team, partners raise

$40,000

(May 3, 2024) The Salisbury University community came together to raise more than $40,000 for cancer awareness, research, services and education at the 23rd Annual SU Relay For Life.

More than 500 students participated in the event, which opened with an emotional speech from Austen Cave, an SU student and cancer survivor, who shared his journey. At dusk, the luminaria ceremony remembered all those who lost their battle and celebrated those still fighting.

Team and individual contests and games filled the evening with laughter and competition as the SU men’s and women’s swimming teams won the “Relay Rival” competition.

Zumba, line dancing, live music from student bands Housing Co. and Too Dance to Drunk, haircuts with donations to cancer patients, and clubs and organizations raising money and awareness at their campsites that lined the track carried on throughout the evening.

Through a partnership between Relay For Life, the SU President’s Office and TidalHealth, donations were accepted for Cancer Care Kits, which include items to help with the physical and mental strains of fighting the disease. Girls on Top of the World at SU collected the most items for the initiative. Donations are still being accepted in the President’s Office and Center for Student Achievement.

by Steve Green

LThe Adventures of Fatherhood

ike most folks, my life involves a lot of juggling.

Amid the chaos the goal is balance between family, work, professional responsibilities, physical health and spiritual wellness. Some days I don’t accomplish the goal, as work and professional duties win in a blowout. When this happens, I am usually riddled with guilt.

One night recently I apologized to Beckett, 15, for missing something because of a council meeting. He threw back a line I have used on him multiple times, “you need to get your priorities straight.” He was kidding and really cracked himself up. I heard the message loud and clear though. It’s why the next game or event will win over the mound of work that probably should not have waited. I have long prided myself on not missing anything of significance in my kids’ lives but it seems I have fallen short a few times of late.

Regarding balancing her work career with raising kids, best-selling author Nora Roberts once said, “It’s too damn hard to keep everything in the air, and that’s a pressure we don’t need to put on ourselves. And if you drop a plastic ball, it bounces, no harm done. If you drop a glass ball, it shatters, so you have to know which balls are glass and which are plastic and prioritize catching the glass ones.”

Roberts was not literally referring to her children as balls in this case, of course. She was referring to the responsibilities in life that sometimes don’t get done or fall through in the thick of it all.

There are times when everything piles up and it’s impossible to manage it all. There must be prioritization, delegation and acceptance. The juggle applies to work and family and usually

involves both with some other obligations. There are times when the plastic balls – the non-critical things — Roberts refers to fall. There was a time when I really sweated these sorts of situations. I still don’t like when I forget or can’t manage to meet the demands of a situation, but I have the perspective now to realize not everything is paramount even if there are a couple people – notably a 15-year-old named Beckett and an 14-year-old named Carson – who value it differently.

A well-known essay called The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee from an unknown author hit the right mark for me and reminds me to stay centered and keep the right perspective.

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day is not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and two cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him.

When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and fills it with golf balls.

He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured it into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.

He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else.

He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous “YES”.

The professor then produced two

cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

“Now,” said the professor, as the laughter subsided, “I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things – God, family, children, health, friends, and favorite passions. Things, that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the things that matter like your job, house, and car. The sand is everything else — the small stuff.” he said.

“If you put the sand into the jar first,” he continued, “There is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you…” he told them.

“So… pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Worship with your family. Play with your children. Take your partner out to dinner. Spend time with good friends. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the dripping tap. Take care of the golf balls first — the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.”

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.

The professor smiled and said, “I’m glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there’s always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.” Please share this with other “Golf Balls.”

(The writer is the executive editor of OC Today-Dispatch. He and his wife, Pamela, are proud parents of two boys. This weekly column examines their transition into parenthood and all that goes along with it. E-mail any thoughts to editor@mdcoastdispatch.com.)

MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL KITE EXPOSITION

A WEEKEND FOR KITING

The Kite Loft hosted the Maryland International Kite Exposition (MIKE) last weekend, featuring three quality days of kite-flying on the beaches of Ocean City. The weather was best on Friday and Sunday, but here are some photos from Saturday, which was dry but cloudy at times. Throughout the festival there were exhibitions and demonstrations, including stunt and power kite lessons, giant kite displays and more. The festival showcased some of the best kite flyers from around the world. Kites of all shapes and sizes filled the skies all weekend.

CHARLENE SHARPE/OC TODAY-DISPATCH

23RD ANNUAL BOARDWALKIN’ FOR PETS

WALKING FOR PETS

The 23rd Annual Boardwalkin’ for Pets was held last weekend in Ocean City attracting hundreds of dogs of all sizes and breeds. All proceeds from the event are directed to the event organizer Worcester County Humane Society, a nonprofit, no-kill shelter in West Ocean City. Pictured are some scenes captured last Saturday morning.

CHARLENE SHARPE/OC TODAY-DISPATCH

Art show awards

(May 3, 2024) The Art League of Ocean City recently announced winners in the Manga & Anime Youth Art Show.

The Best in Show award went to Jordyn Welch of Wicomico High School.

The middle school winners are: first place, Keisi Townsend, Snow Hill Middle School; second place, Levi Phillips, Worcester Prep; third place, Bella Burgett, Magnolia Middle School; and honorable mention, Carlos Espinoza, Easton Middle School.

The high school winners are: first place, Alexia Shepherd, Pocomoke High School; second place, Katie Quintiliano, Charles J. Colgan High School; third place, Harmony Carter, Crisfield High School; and honorable mention, Ian Johnson, Crisfield High School.

The college winners, all students at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, are: first place, Matthew Pattison; second place, Diontraye Bratter; third place, Torrence Coffin; and honorable mention, Ava Hudson.

PHOTO COURTESY ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY

Pictured, from left, at the art league’s Manga & Anime Youth Art Show are Katie Joyce, gallery director; Keisi Townsend, Snow Hill Middle; Jordyn Welch, Wicomico High; Diontraye Bratten, post-high school, Snow Hill; Alexia Shepherd, Pocomoke High; an unknown student; and Ian Johnson, Crisfield High.

With waves, size depends on wind intensity

By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer

(May 3, 2024) It’s all about the wind. Well, not completely. There are many factors that go into making a good quality wave for surfing, but the wind is the main generator. It’s the basis, the start of the entire process.

I can remember spending a little time on the beach with my late mother, God rest her soul, and she asked, “Where do the waves come from?” My reply was, “The wind.”

Here is a simplistic example. Imagine dropping a rock, or even a small pebble, into a calm body of water. It will create ripples, affecting that previously calm water. These ripples will fan out in all directions because that rock or pebble was dropped into the water. Essentially this is what occurs when wind blows over the water.

The wind would have to be blowing to-

ward a shoreline (on shore), to some degree, in order for one to be able to notice the ripples. If the wind blows long enough the ripples will become waves. Even if the wind has a slight offshore element, waves will become visible. If the wind blows for a long enough period of time, creating waves, it will develop into what is known as a swell. The intensity of the wind will also affect how big and how strong these waves, now swell, will become.

There are many factors involved regarding a good, surfable wave and not enough room to describe them all.

Hopefully more discussion to come.

— Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City

If this developed swell is far enough out to sea it is known as ground swell. A swell that develops closer to shore is known as a wind swell. The terminology can be a bit confusing, in that both are wind created. Probably the most simple way to determine ground or wind swell would be to count the seconds between the largest waves or sets of waves.

Presentations planned

The Maryland Coastal Bays Program is hosting a series of presentations on May 10 that will dive into the history of island loss, the species that depend on them, and current efforts to combat the issue.

Islands serve as critical habitat to numerous species found in the coastal bays. Throughout the last several decades, island loss and the impacts on species such as colonial nesting bird populations have been alarming.

But there is still hope to restore the once abundant islands and the populations of the colonial nesting birds.

The presentations to address these issues are free from 3-4:30 p.m., May 10, at the Berlin Library on Harrison Avenue in Berlin.

Bay Day in PInes

Bay Day in Ocean Pines is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 19 , at White Horse Park.

Attendees can learn how to make a difference in their own backyards and see organizations work to protect the Coastal Bays watershed at the event hosted by the Maryland Coastal Bays Program and Ocean Pines Association.

There will be something for everyone, hands-on educational activities at every booth, music, food, free boat rides on the St. Martin, and more.

The Exploration Station is back for another year so attendees can explore the projects MCBP and its partners are working on.

There will be live-music (to be announced) all day, bay boat tours on the OC Bay Hopper, and food from The Street Kitchen, OP Kiwanis, and Kona

Ice. The event’s Facebook will be posted other activities.

National initiative

Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury was recently named one of seven community colleges chosen from throughout the nation to participate in the Accelerating Equitable Outcomes initiative of Achieving the Dream, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving student outcomes.

Through the program, the selected colleges will focus on transforming students’ experiences and outcomes

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at rural-serving institutions.

Clothing giveaway

The Holy Trinity Cathedral Anglican Church in North America is hosting a clothing giveaway later this month.

Set 1-3 p.m., May 18th, at the church at 11021 Worcester Highway in Berlin, the giveaway will include gently used clothes for men, women and children.

Those in need of clothing for themselves or their children who can’t afford new items us encouraged to come and take advantage of the donations.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, your friends have stepped up to support you, and it is time to get together and enjoy one another’s company. Think about an activity that everyone can get behind.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, the people around you may work more slowly than you, so you will likely need to be patient this week while working on a particular project. Eventually things will work out.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, exercise caution when dealing with people who promise big returns on your investments right now. Avoid financial dealings with anyone you have not fully vetted.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, some people around you would like to use flattery to get you to do what they want. However, you are too savvy to fall for people who may be guiding you in the wrong direction.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Loved ones and friends in your life deserve your time and energy right now, Leo. Figure out a way to cut down on hours spent on the job this week.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, things going on in your life right now may be a bit more confusing than you anticipated. It can be stressful, but with some assistance from others you will get through the situation.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Someone in your life who has not always been on your side has been changing his or her ways lately, Libra. You may want to reevaluate the relationship soon.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you have been working hard to avoid conflict with someone close to you, but it could start to feel like more effort than you can care to keep up.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

An interesting travel opportunity is coming your way, Sagittarius. When the news arrives, take advantage of it and start planning your itinerary.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, is your schedule flexible right now? Try to rearrange things to take advantage of some last-minute recreational opportunities. You deserve to have more fun.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, you may be feeling moody and introspective right now. Take time to evaluate your dreams and the thoughts going through your head. There may be common threads.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Don’t let some ambiguous feedback adversely affect your mood, Pisces. You will never be able to please everyone, so focus on those people who are on your side.

SUBMITTED PHOTOS/BAYSIDE GAZETTE ATHLETES

RECOGNIZED

The 24th Annual Bayside Conference Senior Scholar Athlete Awards Banquet was held Monday. Among those recognized were six Worcester County student athletes. [Above] Pictured, from left, are Joshua Huerta of Pocomoke High; Logan Hurney of Snow Hill High; Brycen Coleman of Stephen Decatur High; Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor; Sadie Kauffman of Stephen Decatur High; Samantha Lamberton of Pocomoke High School; and Alexa Arnold of Snow Hill High. [Right] Coleman and Kauffman are pictured with Taylor and Principal Tom Sites.

Who’s Where When

BUXY’S SALTY DOG & DRY DOCK 28

410-289-BUXY

28th Street Coastal Hwy.

Friday, May 3:

Jack & T

CAPTAIN’S TABLE

410-289-7192

15th & Boardwalk

In The Courtyard Marriott

Fridays & Saturdays: Phil Perdue on Piano

COCONUTS BEACH BAR

410-289-6846

Oceanfront At Castle

In The Sand Hotel

37th & 38th Streets

Friday, May 3:

Darin Engh & Monkee Paw

Saturday, May 4:

Chris Diller Duo & Sister Midnight

Sunday, May 5:

Margot & Val & The Rogue Citizens

Monday, May 6: Fil Rhythm Duo

Tuesday, May 7:

Bell Bottom Blues & First Tipsy Tuesday of the Season!

Wednesday, May 8:

Acoustic Campfire

Thursday, May 9: True Country

COINS PUB

410-289-3100

28th Street Plaza On Coastal Hwy.

Friday, May 3: Cup Of Joe

Saturday, May 4: First Class Duo

CRABCAKE FACTORY BAYSIDE

302-988-5000

37314 Lighthouse Rd., Rte. 54, Selbyville, DE

Sunday, May 5: Uncle Ward

Wednesday, May 8: Cup Of Joe

CRAWL STREET TAVERN

443-373-2756

Wicomico St., Downtown O.C.

Friday, May 3:

Calypso’s Revenge

Saturday, May 4: Fuzzbox Piranha

FAGER’S ISLAND

410-524-5500

60th St., In The Bay

Friday, May 3: Making Waves, JJ Billings Band & RobCee

Saturday, May 4: Kittyback, Love Hate Mix Tape & DJ Groove

Best Beats On The Beach

THUNDERBALL

FIRST CLASS

Coins Pub: Saturday, May 4

OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS

Harborside: Sunday, May 5

Fager s Island: Monday, May 6

REY AZTECA S MARIACHI BAND

Cantina Los Agaves: Friday, May 3

MONKEE PAW

Coconuts Beach Bar: Friday, May 3

THE BENDERZ Seacrets: Friday, May 3

MAKING WAVES

Fager s Island: Friday, May 3

Who’s Where When

Monday, May 6:

Opposite Directions & DJ Hector

Thursday, May 9:

Latin Night w/ DJ Patana

GREENE TURTLE WEST

410-213-1500

Route 611, West OC

Wednesdays: Bingo w/ Blake

HARBORSIDE

410-213-1846

South Harbor Rd., West End O.C.

Friday, May 3: DJ Billy T

Saturday, May 4: The Dunehounds & DJ Billy T

Sunday, May 5:

Opposite Directions

Thursdays: Dust N Bones Duo

PICKLES PUB

410-289-4891

8th St. & Philadelphia Ave.

Fridays: Beats By DeoGee

Saturday, May 4: The Dunehounds

Sundays: Beats By Styler

Mondays: Karaoke w/ Wood

Tuesdays: Beats By Wood

Wednesdays: Beats By Styler

Thursdays: Beats By DeoGee

PURPLE MOOSE

SALOON

410-289-6953

Between Caroline & Talbot Sts. On The Boards

Friday & Saturday, May 3 & 4: Thunderball

SEACRETS

410-524-4900

49th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, May 3: The Permilla Project, Cellar Sessions, The Benderz, DJ Bobby O & DJ Connair

Saturday, May 4: Cellar Sessions, Uncle Jesse, Hometown Radio, DJ Cruz & DJ Connair

Sunday, May 5: DJ Davie

Monday & Tuesday, May 6 & 7:

DJ Wax

Wednesday, May 8:

DJ Estate

Thursday, May 9:

DJ Connair & John McNutt Duo

VISTA ROOFTOP

410-390-7905

13801 Coastal Hwy.

Friday, May 3: TBA

Saturday, May 4: TBA

JACK & T

Dry Dock 28: Friday, May 3

FUZZBOX PIRANHA Crawl Street: Saturday, May 4

MARGOT & VAL

Coconuts Beach Bar: Sunday, May 5

CALYPSO S REVENGE

Crawl Street Tavern: Friday, May 3

Pork belly crumble mac and cheese recipe for Aunt Ann

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer

(May 3, 2024) Logic is a registry of reasoning, but does it kindle the spirit within?

Reflection is a paradise that balances the chamber of thought. Recollection without sentiment is a mournful rustling in the dark. Allow me to look into the light of reunion as memories flourish before me.

Time is an element of fragility and must be revisited for serenity. Vacations in Newport News, Virginia, take me to a period where innocence and candor are the essence of youth.

The year is 1968. At the age of 10, I have mastered adulthood. Conviction

was convincing, but nothing could have been further from the truth.

My Great Aunt Ann’s petite frame hardly peaked over 5 feet, but do not underestimate the power and authority of this woman. Fortitude and generosity blended to create a unique soul.

Cousin Gail and I instantly bonded. I thought she was the luckiest girl in the whole world. She had a bedroom and bathroom all to herself.

Do not think I am not grateful. I loved my family, but bunk beds and sharing a single bathroom with five other people demanded patience and mandatory rules.

Gail’s good fortune also included a weekly consumption of a frozen drink called a Slurpee. My taste buds had never tasted such a treat and I was instantly hooked on the slushy, flavorful drink. It’s funny how something so simple can bring about such pleasure.

One day, Aunt Ann and Gail had to leave me alone for a while. Visions of a Slurpee instantly came to my mind. But I had been warned never to go to the store without my older cousin, because crossing the roads could be dangerous.

Images of the infamous drink turned into an obsession. My thought process was that I would slip out and get a Slurpee before they returned. They would never know, and my craving would be satisfied.

Sometimes a good idea can turn into a nightmare. They returned sooner than expected, and my cousin came to the conclusion that I must have ventured to the store on my own.

As I was returning home, I saw Gail running toward me.

“Mom has been looking for you and she is furious. You better prepare yourself for a whooping. I am going to run ahead to let her know you are alright.”

My frozen slushy started to choke me. Panic overtook me and I felt my adulthood slowly slip away.

Aunt Ann and Gail’s family pet was a goat. Billy the Goat had his own house in the back yard. I was scared to death of him and did everything I could to avoid him. I cannot tell you how many times his front head kissed my rear section. I was convinced he was possessed and resented my presence.

At this moment, I was faced with one simple question that left me in a state of psychological turmoil. Should I endure a spanking from Aunt Ann or hide in Billy the Goat’s house?

My tomboyish ways kicked in and survival was my top priority. I slipped into Billy the Goat’s house and hid in the corner. He just stared at me. If he attacked and killed me, my body would never be found.

An hour seemed like an eternity. Gail peeked in the house and whispered, “I had a sneaky feeling you might be here. You know mom has been worried sick about you. Why don’t you come to the house and apologize to her.”

I brushed the straw off of my clothes and left the residence of Billy the Goat. I sobbed at the sight of my aunt and to my surprise she also sobbed.

Aunt Ann is no longer with us and is dearly missed. But everyone agrees she made the best mac and cheese.

In memory of Aunt Ann, I have created a pork belly crumble mac and cheese. Good old fashioned mac and cheese with a crispy pork belly crust is a delicious, lip-smacking dish.

Creamy mac and cheese is always a hit. But a pork belly crumble mac and cheese will have your guests begging for more. Enjoy.

* If pork belly is not available, replace with thick bacon.

Ingredients

1-pound radiators, cavatappi, or penne pasta

½ cup cooked, finely chopped pork belly

2 tablespoons flour

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 cups milk

2 cups heavy cream

8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated

8 ounces Italian mixture grated cheese

8 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated

8 ounces mascarpone cheese

1 teaspoon dried margarine

½ teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

kosher salt to taste

1 cup plain panko breadcrumbs

¼ cup pork rind crumbs (see note at the end of the recipe)

1. Cook pasta according to instructions on the package. However, only cook pasta until it is 2/3s done. Remember, the pasta will cook in the cheese sauce. Once the pasta is done, rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

2. Add flour and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook for 3 minutes to form a roux.

3. Gradually add milk and cream until mixtures becomes thick.

4. Remove pot from the stove and add mascarpone until it is fully incorporated into the milk mixture.

5. Add remaining cheeses and seasoning.

6. Add pasta.

7. In a small bowl, combine panko, pork rind breadcrumbs, and pork belly.

8. Place man n cheese in a (9 x 13)inch pan and top with pork belly crumble.

9. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Place mac n cheese under the broiler for a few minutes to get the crumble golden brown (optional).

Secret Ingredient – Grief

“As long as there is love and memory, there is no true loss.”

Cassandra Clare

“OCEAN CITY CHRONICLES”

OCEAN CITY CHRONICLES

BUNK MANN’S NEWEST BOOK ON OCEAN CITY HISTORY

“Ocean City Chronicles” is the final book in Bunk Mann’s 3 volume historical series which began with “Vanishing Ocean City’ in 2014 and continued with ‘Ghosts In The Surf” in 2019. Centered around his articles in Ocean city’s award-winnning newspaper the Maryland Coast Dispatch , his latest book features 285 of the most popular ones over the past 11 years. It includes hundreds of photos of long vanished hotels & restaurants, the great storms & fires, deep sea fishing, boardwalk attractions & amusements, and stories of the people who turned a small 19th-century fishing village into a modern, yearround destination. “Ocean City Chronicles” is a comprehensive history of Maryland’s famous oceanfront resort in a hardbound coffee table book featuring cover art by noted artist, Paul McGehee. Supplies are limited so order your copy today!

Ocean City Chronicles can be ordered online at vanishingoceancity.com. Visit the website for further information and photos.

Chronicles” will be available at select location in Ocean City, Berlin, Ocean Pines and online. If you liked “Vanishing Ocean City,” & Ghosts In The Surf’ then you will love Bunk Mann’s third book of photos and OC history.

OC Lifesaving Museum

Fager’s Island

Donaway Furniture

Mann Properties

Seacrets

Crabs To Go

Ocean Gallery Mann & Gray Insurance BOOKS AVAILABLE AT THESE LOCATIONS: “Ocean

Wockenfuss Candies

Berlin Auto Wash

Harpoon Hanna’s

The Buzzed Word

OC Chamber Of Commerce

Skipjack Heritage

M.R. Ducks

Malibu’s Surf Shop

OC Art League

Caprichos Books

Kitty’s Flowers

Victorian Charm

Park Place Jewelers

Copy Central

Framing Corner

Dining Guide

■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$

■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted

DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street

■ BUXY’S SALTY DOG SALOON

DRY DOCK 28

28th Street, Ocean City, 410-289-0973, buxys.com, drydockoc.com

Destiny has a new home in Ocean City. From the ‘burgh to the beach, Buxy’s is your home away from Pittsburgh. Come see what all the locals already know and have known – Buxy’s is the place to come to meet friends, relax and be social with no attitudes. House specialties include “The” Cheesesteak Sub, Primanti-styled sandwiches, pierogis, egg-rolls and homemade crab dip. Dry Dock also features a full menu with soups, salads, kick starters, pierogis and craft pizza.

■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE

15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, in The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City, 410-2897192, captainstableoc.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

A local tradition for over 60 years featuring hand cut steaks, premium lobster and perfectly prepared regional seafood. Breakfast daily 7:30-11 a.m. Open daily for dinner: Sunday through Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4-10 p.m. Happy Hour, seven days a week, 4-6 p.m.

■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT

28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

American style local restaurant serving seafood, steaks and chefs specials. Check out the off season weekday specials. Early bird; daily, 25:30 p.m. Sunday’s early bird specials, all day and all night. Happy Hour; daily, 2-5:30 p.m. with food and drink specials. Closed Monday. Open Tuesday through Friday, 2 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Dine-in, carry out.

■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR

17th Street in the Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, coralreefrestaurant.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Enjoy traditional Eastern Shore cuisine and local favorites that are sure to please your entire party! Choose from a selection of house specialty entrees such as sharables, handhelds and seafood. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring specialty rums. Open daily, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

■ CRAWL STREET

19 Wicomico St., Ocean City, 443-373-2756, crawlstreet.com

Established in 2020 just a short walk from the legendary Cork Bar. Don’t leave without trying the famous wings, but everything on the menu is solid, including flatbreads, tacos, salads, sandwiches and seafood platters. Be sure to check out the live music offerings as the nightlife is top of the line.

■ DISTRICT 24

BLU CRABHOUSE & RAW BAR, JAY’S CAFÉ & ICE CREAM, THE EMBERS

2305 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 410-2893322, district24oc.com

Come visit all your culinary options at this block of fun, including the landmark Embers Restaurant with a new, innovative vision as well as Blu where fresh seafood is king. Be sure to stop in Jay’s for a tasty treat as well as an ocean of caffeinated offerings. There’s fun activities for kids of all ages here as well with a miniature golf course and an arcade.

■ FISH TALES

2107 Herring Way, Ocean City, 410-289-0990, ocfishtales.com

Bayfront marina dining offered here with a huge menu to satisfy guests of all ages. Enjoy a drink from a hanging chair or fish tacos at your table while the kids play in a playground build in the sand. Food and drink menus offer enough of a variety to meet all needs.

■ HARBOR WATCH

806 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 410-2895121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com

$$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ Menu | Full bar

Celebrating our 40th anniversary with fresh seafood, an award-winning raw bar, mouthwatering steaks and the best view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Open Thursday through Monday. Happy Hour: Thursday, Sunday and Monday, all night long featuring $10 select appetizers, $6 crushes, $4 select draft. Call for banquet and large-party details.

■ PICKLES PUB

706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 410-2894891, picklesoc.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Easy to find with plenty of free parking, serving lunch, dinner and entire diverse menu until 1 a.m. Also nightly entertainment year-round and a great place to watch all the sports on an ocean of televisions including a giant high-def screen. Also four pool tables on site. Lunch and dinner and entire menu until 1 a.m. Open all year from 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m., seven days a week.

■ PIT & PUB

2706 Philadelphia Ave. and 12701 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, pitandpub.com

Ocean City’s home of Pulled Pork and the finest barbecue, the legendary 28th Street Pit & Pub and the Northside Pit & Pub are known for serving up delicious smokehouse specialties. Grab a brew and enjoy the live sports action on one of the big screen TVs. Happy hour daily. Familyfriendly atmospheres at both locations. Weekend entertainment.

MIDTOWN

■ 32 PALM

32nd Street in The Hilton, Ocean City 410-2892525, 32palm.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Elevated cuisine, locally sourced ingredients and allocated spirits are prominently featured in our lounge and dining room. Open year-round for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Routinely updated menus with the highest quality local ingredients for fresh seafood any time of the year!

■ THE BONFIRE

71st Street, Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, 410-5247171, thebonfirerestaurant.com

Celebrating 50 years as the best seafood and prime rib buffet in Ocean City. It’s all here – the service, the atmosphere and finest, freshest seafood available and quality meats. Save room for the decadent desserts available as well including homemade donuts.

■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL

3701 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 410-289-6846, castleinthesand.com

A tropical open-air patio steps from the beach. A unique place for lunch or dinner with a menu featuring all the customary items and a few Ocean City-based surprises. Guests can also enjoy beach service for lunch and cocktails. Be sure to check out the daily entertainment schedule.

■ FAGERS ISLAND

201 60th St., Ocean City, 410-524-5500, fagers.com

$$ | Full bar

Dine on the island with an award-winning bayfront restaurant featuring American & Regional dining with a global influence and popular destination featuring impeccably prepared American and Pacific Rim cuisine. Also enjoy our outdoor decks and bar with live entertainment and 32 wines by the glass. A place where the joy of food & the presence of the table are of utmost importance. Dine on fresh seafood and our famous Prime Rib. Enjoy beautiful sunsets over the water. Open 11 a.m. daily. Fine dine at 4:30 p.m.

■ HOOKED

8003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 410-7234665, hookedoc.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

A Common Ground Hospitality concept, a passion driven restaurant group servicing the coastal community. The goal is honor creativity and innovation by design. With passion at the heart of everything, unique dining concepts are paired with honest hospitality and well-made food sourced with fresh local ingredients and seasonal harvests. Craft and full bar available. Open daily 11:30 a.m.

■ LONGBOARD’S CAFÉ

6701 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 443-6645693, longboardcafe.com

$$-$$$ | Full bar

Casual Dining … Refined. Open for lunch and dinner. A wide range of gourmet burgers, innovative tacos, salads and sandwiches to full dinner entrees featuring fresh local fish prepared in a variety of styles, beef, shellfish and pasta. All our sauces, salsas, dressings, etc. are meticulously house made. We use fresh local sources wherever possible and premium ingredients such as our chuck, brisket and short rib custom blended burgers. Closed Tuesday. Call for reservations.

■ MARLIN MOON RESTAURANT

3301 Atlantic Ave., in the Double Tree Hotel,

Ocean City 410-289-1201, marlinmoonocmd.com

$$ | Full bar

Winner of the Maryland People's choice award, Marlin Moon continues to offer its famous, locally loved dishes and famous happy hour. Enjoy creatively crafted cocktails, fresh selections from the raw bar and luscious desserts. Happy Hour, every day, 3-6 p.m., featuring drink specials. Breakfast, 7:30-11:30 a.m.; Lite Fare, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Dinner, 4-10 p.m.; and Bar open noon to 11 p.m.

■ SEACRETS

49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

CLOSED JAN. 21 AND REOPENING FEB. 1.

Open Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday through Saturday, 10 a.m. through midnight with island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.

UPTOWN

■ ALBERTINO'S BRICK OVEN & EATERY

13117 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 410-2502000, albertinosoc.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Featuring the best brick oven pizza, always handmade with fresh ingredients, Italian-American mouth-watering seafood specialties, traditional Italian pasta dishes, apps, soups and salads. Full bar with large local craft beer selection.

■ CAROUSEL OCEANFRONT HOTEL & CONDOS

118th Street, Ocean City 800-641-0011, www.carouselhotel.com

Enjoy one of the restaurants at the Carousel.

Fine Ocean Front dining with a beautiful view.

The Reef 118 is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday through Sunday serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and 4-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday serving dinner. The Bamboo Lounge is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday and 4-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

■ THE CRAB BAG

13005 Coastal Highway Ocean City, 410-2503337, thecrabbag.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Featuring consistent hot steamed crabs, eat in or carryout. The Crab Bag is also an Eastern Shore style seafood house specializing in preparing and serving the biggest and the best blue crabs available. The extensive menu promises something for everyone. Winter hours, Friday-Sunday, open 11 a.m.

■ CRABCAKE FACTORY USA

120th Street, oceanside, Ocean City, 410-2504900, crabcakefactoryusa.com

Full-service family restaurant, carry-out and sports bar. Outside seating available. Menu selections include prime rib, chicken Chesapeake, steamed shrimp, beer battered fish, real Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, and a kids menu. Casual attire, full liquor bar, no reservations. Open Year Round. World-Famous Crabcakes are served all day starting at 8 a.m. and can be packed on ice for you while you are eating breakfast.

■ TAILCHASERS RESTAURANT & DOCK BAR

12203 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 443-6647075, tailchasersoc.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

A coastal casual farm to table restaurant with a fun dockside family friendly atmosphere. Menu changes with the seasons and cocktails are handcrafted with care. Bring the whole family for lunch or dinner along the canal. Kids playground available to keep the littles entertained.

■ VISTA ROOFTOP RESTAURANT

13801 Coastal Highway, located in the Fenwick Inn, Ocean City, 410-390-7905, vistarooftopoc.com

$$-$$$ | Full bar

Enjoy a wonderful meal overlooking the ocean and bay. Some of the most unique views in Ocean City. Steaks, seafood, burgers, soups, salads and lite fare. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. New this year is a boozy brunch Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Live music.

FENWICK ISLAND

■ CRABCAKE FACTORY BAYSIDE

Route 54, Fenwick Island, DE, 302-988-5000, CCFBayside.com

Same award-winning crab cakes and bloody marys. Enjoy waterfront dining. Full-service family restaurant, carry-out & sports bar. Outside seating available. Open daily year-round. Menu selections include crab cakes, prime rib, Philly-style cheese steaks, various seafood, kids menu plus full breakfast menu.

■ DIRTY HARRY’S

100 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE, 302539-3020, Beach-net.com/dirtyharrys

$ | Kids’ Menu | Full bar

Don’t let the name fool you, the food is home cooking at its finest. Established 25 years ago but recently under new ownership. Popular for the breakfast but getting rave reviews for lunch and dinner, too.

■ NANTUCKETS

Route 1, Fenwick Island, DE, 302-539-2607, nantucketsrestaurant.com

Serving the beach great food and spirits for over 30 years. David and Janet Twining will wow you with the finest foods and drinks in the area. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by what one of the coast’s finest dining establishments has in store for guests. Everything here is a house specialty.

OCEAN PINES

■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE

100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, Oceanpinesgolf.org/dining

$$ | Full bar

Indoor and outdoor dining with sweeping views of the 18th green and pond, the Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items with a full bar menu. Thursday through Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB

1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, www.OPYachtclub.com

$$-$$$ | Full bar

The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting. Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more. Open Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

WEST OCEAN CITY

■ BREAKFAST CAFE

12736 Ocean Gateway, Route 50 east, West Ocean City, 410-213-1804, breakfastcafeofoc.com

All the traditional breakfast options available here in a casual, diner setting. Open daily closing at 2 p.m.

■ CANTINA LOS AGAVES MEXICAN GRILL

12720 Ocean Gateway #7, West Ocean City 410-390-3914, cantinalosagaves.com

$$ | Kid’s menu | Full bar

Ocean City’s newest Mexican restaurant and bar. Offering delicious and generous portions of the tastiest traditional and not so traditional #MexicanEats you have ever tried. Open daily at 11 a.m. Serving food until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Bar open til 11 p.m.

■ DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND

West Ocean City: Route 50 east; Boardwalk locations: 501 S. Philadelphia Ave., 49th Street, 123rd Street, Ocean City, dumsersdairyland.com

This classic ice cream shop is a tradition for many families. Voted O.C.’s “Best Ice Cream” for the past 20 years, Dumser’s is celebrating decades of serving the shore, and the ‘40s-style décor takes you back in time. With locations throughout Ocean City, treating your tastebuds to this signature homemade ice cream is easy. The 49th and 124th streets locations offer vast lunch and dinner menus (breakfast too at 124th) in addition to a wide variety of ice cream treats.

■ GREENE TURTLE WEST

Route 611, West Ocean City, 410-213-1500

Proudly serving West Ocean City since January 1999, The Greene Turtle features a beautiful 80seat dining room, large bar area with 54 TVs with stereo sound and game room with pool tables. With an exciting menu, The Greene Turtle is sure to please with delicious sizzling steaks, jumbo lump crab cakes, raw bar, homemade salads and more. Live entertainment, Keno, Turtle apparel, kids menu, carry-out.

■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL

12841 Harbor Rd., West Ocean City, 410-2131846, weocharborside.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Home of the original Orange Crush drink with an extensive menu offers a wide variety of appetizers, fresh seafood, steak & pasta entrees, as well as juicy burgers and sandwiches. Whether seeking a full dining experience or just a crush or two, the team will be sure to take excellent care of you and yours. Monday-Wednesday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thursday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

■ SHRIMP BOAT

9724 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West Ocean City, 410-213-0448, shrimpboatoc.com

Since 1989, a spot for locals and visitors to enjoy fresh local seafood straight off the boats. Dine-in seating also available. It’s all sourced local and fresh and a free shrimp sample available.

SUNDAY

FUNDA

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Fri., May 3

SPRINGFEST

Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809

S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Four days full of tasty treats, lively music and awesome handmade crafts. www.ococean.com/springfest/

LAUREN ALAINA AT SPRINGFEST

Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809

S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 7 p.m. Takes place in the inlet parking lot as part of Springfest. Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/880923 59/lauren-alaina-ocean-city-oc-inletlot?country=US&language=en.

OC BRIDEFEST

Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City, 300 Seabay Lane, 7-10 p.m. Wedding Expo & Bridal Game Show. Play games, win prizes. The 3-day event will be filmed and submitted to the Travel Channel. Cost is $50. https://ocbridefest.com, 410-289-7699, sean@ocbridefest.com

FREE BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER

SCREENING EVENT REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Atlantic General Women’s Health, 12308 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City. Takes place May 11, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Intended for women ages 25-65 years and includes free exams and health education. Refreshments provided. Registration required: 410-629-6313 by May 3.

MAHJONG CLUB

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. A fun morning of playing tile Mahjong. Feel free to bring your own tile set. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

HOMESCHOOL CAFE

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:30 p.m. Come enjoy activities and refreshments and see what’s brewing. For families. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org

FIRST FRIDAY OPENING RECEPTION

Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 5-7 p.m. Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and see the new exhibits by a variety of local artists. Free and open to the public. artleagueofoceancity.org, 410-524-9433, megan@artleagueofoceancity.org

Sat., May 4

SPRINGFEST

Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Four days full of tasty treats, lively music and awesome handmade crafts. www.ococean.com/springfest/

EVERCLEAR AT SPRINGFEST

Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 7 p.m. Takes place in the inlet parking lot as part of Springfest. Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/706290 48/everclear-ocean-city-oc-inletlot?country=US&language=en.

OC BRIDEFEST

Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wedding Expo & Bridal Game Show. Play games, win prizes. The 3-day event will be filmed and submitted to the Travel Channel. Cost is $50. https://ocbridefest.com, 410-289-7699, sean@ocbridefest.com

CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE

First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Church rummage sale.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE

Powellville Volunteer Fire Co, 5085 Powellville Road, Pittsville, 7:30-11 a.m. Accepting sellers. Contact jsatterfield@powellvillefire.com if interested.

25TH ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT SALE

Assateague Coastal Trust, 10959 Worcester Highway, Berlin, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Featuring 40 species of native perennials, plus 27 varieties of herbs, heirloom tomatoes and peppers.

MARYLAND SAFE BOATING COURSE

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. A Safe Boating Certificate is required for all boat operators born after July 1, 1972 and is awarded after successful completion. Cost is $20. Register: Barry Cohen, 410-935-4807, CGAUXOC@gmail.com.

BERLIN SPRING WALK

Stephen Decatur Park, Tripoli Street, Berlin, 9 a.m. Atlantic General representatives will be on-site to provide blood pressure screenings. Alyce Marzola, 410641-9268, amarzola@atlanticgeneral.org

SATURDAY WRITERS

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10 a.m. Novice and established writers share their writing projects. Structure includes critiques and appreciation, market leads and writing exercises. Drop ins welcome. 410-641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org

BOOK SIGNING WITH MARK MILLIKIN Ocean City Life-Saving Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Book signing for Mark Millikin’s newest book, “Baseball Fever in Baltimore,” which covers the three-season span, 1969-1971. His book will be available for purchase at the museum. www.ocmuseum.org/, 410-289-4991

MID-ATLANTIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Ocean City Performing Arts Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 7 p.m. Featuring Jerod Tate, Aaron Copland, Peter Boyer and Jeffrey Biegel. Cost is $55. Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/362561 81/mid-atlantic-symphony-ocean-cityoc-performing-arts-center.

GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 7-9 p.m. The Lower Shore Performing Arts Company returns. Cost is $25. Tickets: https://artleagueofoceancity.org/event/ goosebumps-the-musical/. 410-5249433, megan@artleagueofoceancity.org.

FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.

Sun., May 5

SPRINGFEST

Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Four days full of tasty treats, lively music and awesome handmade crafts. www.ococean.com/springfest/

OC BRIDEFEST

Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront beach, 2800 Baltimore Ave., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wedding Expo & Bridal Game Show. Play games, win prizes. The 3-day event will be filmed and submitted to the Travel Channel. Cost is $50. https://ocbridefest.com, 410-289-7699, sean@ocbridefest.com

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST American Legion Synepuxent Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. Menu includes cream chipped beef and biscuits, French toast, eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, fruit, juice, coffee and tea. Cost is $12.

GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL

CALENDAR

Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 2-4 p.m. The Lower Shore Performing Arts Company returns. Cost is $25. Tickets:

https://artleagueofoceancity.org/event/ goosebumps-the-musical/. 410-5249433, megan@artleagueofoceancity.org.

BERLIN FARMERS MARKET

Sundays through Sept. 8 - Pitts Street, Commerce Street and Main Street, Berlin, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring more than 35 farmers, food cultivators, bakers, distillers, seafood, meat, eggs and more.

https://berlinmainstreet.com/farmersmarket/

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

Sundays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 10 a.m. www.jw.org

Mon., May 6

HYPERTENSION EDUCATION CLASS

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 10-11:30 a.m. Free informative, interactive and fun two-part session for those who have been diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure). Held May 6 and 13. Register: 410-641-7052, rec@oceanpines.org.

PLAY TIME

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. A variety of activities and toys. Play and socialize with other families. For ages 05 years. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org

STORY TIME: JUNGLE JAMBOREE

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Crafts, songs and stories. For ages 0-5 years. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION: ‘TO ROOM NINETEEN’ BY DORIS LESSING

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 p.m. The group meets twice a month to discuss selections from the Great Books Foundation. Currently reading from Book 5 of the Great Conversations Anthology. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org

WARHAMMER

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 4 p.m. Meet to play Warhammer. Use the library’s armies or bring your own. Tutorials and demos available. Novice and veteran players welcome. For ages 12-18 years. 410-641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org

MAKE YOUR OWN PIÑATA STEM

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 4:30 p.m. Create your own piñata using paper mache and your imagination. For ages 6-11 years. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org

T.O.P.S. OF BERLIN - GROUP #169

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Rose Campion, 410641-0157

BRIDGE

Mondays - Ocean City 50plus Center, 104 41st Street, Ocean City, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Reserve a spot: Tish, 410-8043971. www.Worcoa.org/oceancity

DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS

Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:00-8:00 p.m. All ladies who love to sing invited. Mary, 410-629-9383 or Carol, 302-2427062.

OVEREATER’S ANONYMOUS

Mondays - Worcester County LibraryOcean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 7-8 p.m. No dues or fees. 410-459-9100

Tues., May 7

STORY TIME: ‘SPRING’

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and finger plays. For ages 2-5 years. 410-641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org

OC KNITTING GROUP

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Do you love to knit or crochet? Bring whatever project you happen to be working on. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

MASTER GARDENERS PLANT CLINIC

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m.

Master Gardener Ginny Rosenkranz talks about all thing plants. Bring your questions and feel free to show your plants as well. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org

ANIME CLUB

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 4 p.m. Celebrate an appreciation for anime and manga. Monthly themes will include trivia games, Japanese snacks and arts and crafts. For ages 13-16 years. 410524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

BEACH HEROES-OC

Tuesdays - Volunteer beach clean-up group meets from 9-10 a.m., year-round. Trash bags, grippers and gloves provided. Check the Facebook page “Beach Heroes-OC” for weekly meeting locations. All are welcome.

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

Tuesdays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 7 p.m. www.jw.org

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY Tuesdays - Worcester County Health

Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3:30-4:30 p.m. TOPS is a weekly support and education group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. 410289-4725

OC KNITTING CLUB

Tuesdays - Worcester County LibraryOcean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m.

ARGENTINE TANGO PRACTICE

Tuesdays - Experienced dancers and others interested in watching or learning more are welcome, 7-9:30 p.m. No partner required. Info: TangobytheBeach.com.

ZUMBA TONING TUESDAYS

Tuesdays - Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 5:30 p.m. Zumba with optional light weights. zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLNESS GROUP

Tuesdays - Holy Trinity Cathedral, 11021 Worcester Highway, 2-2:45 p.m. Use the weight loss program/app/plan of your choice. Free and open to everyone. 410-641-4882, www.htcanglican.org/activities.

Wed., May 8

BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP

Takes place the first and second Wednesdays of each month. For nonsurgical patients. Atlantic General Bariatric Center, 410-641-9568

ADULT CRAFT: FELT FLOWERS

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2 p.m. Make your own May flowers. Limit 30. First come first served. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

KIWANIS CLUB MEETING

Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Third Wednesday meetings are offsite and will be updated monthly on the website and Facebook. Guests are welcome. www.kiwanisofopoc.org

Thurs., May 9

15TH ANNUAL OC JEEP WEEK

Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City. Beach crawls, sand course, show and shine, Jeep Jam and more. Free admission to shop vendors in the Inlet Parking Lot. Schedules and register to participate: www.ocmdjeepweek.com. jeepweekoc@gmail.com

STORYTIME: MOTHER’S DAY

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Celebrate the special ladies in our lives and create a heart-warming craft. For ages 2-5 years. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org

ZUMBA

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 5-6 p.m. Join Zumba instructor Joyce Landsman for an hour of movement. These classes uplift and improve mood. Registration required for each class. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

TEEN STEAM

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 5 p.m. Create, explore and express yourself while developing your own STEAM skills. From origami to coding. For ages 11 years and older. 410-641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org

INTRO TO PLATFORM CLINIC

Ocean Pines Racquet Center, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, Ocean Pines, 6 p.m. Takes place May 9 and 11. Free clinic. All abilities welcome and paddle provided. Register: oppaddle2020@gmail.com. 410-6417052

BEACH SINGLE 55 PLUS MEET AND GREET

Thursdays - Nick’s Kitchen + Bar, 14410 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, 4-6 p.m. 215385-4993, BeachSingles.org.

ONGOING EVENTS

KIWANIS FOOD DRIVE FOR DIAKONIA

During the month of May, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City will be collecting non-expired, non-perishable goods. Vehicles will be stationed in the Ocean Pines Community Center parking lot ever Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. to noon to accept donations.

ARTISAN DAYS

Furnace Town, 3816 Old Furnace Rd, Snow Hill, on the first Saturdays from April to September. There will be volunteers showcasing their unique historical talents.

OCEAN CITY - BERLIN ROTARY CLUB

Don’s Seafood and Chop House, South Gate, Ocean Pines, 6 p.m., on the first and third Wednesday of each month. ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

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REAL ESTATE FAIR HELD IN OCEAN CITY

The Coastal Association of Realtors’ REALTOR Fair took place at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on April 24. The event began with a general membership meeting followed by guest speaker Lisa Sturtevant, a chief economist for Bright MLS. The fair opened at noon with exhibitor booths, door prizes, games and prizes. A special feature at the OC Today-Dispatch’s booth was the free quarterpage color ad drawings for the Memorial Day weekend CAR Guide. Winners of the free ad raffle were Realtors Alyson Kendall of Northrop Realty and Amanda Sweigert of Keller Williams Delmarva.

[Above left] Bank of Ocean City was well represented at the event with President Reid Tingle, left, working a booth with Assistant Vice President Jason Parker and Vice President Earl Conley.

[Above right] Atlantic Exposure owner Krista Valliant is pictured in her booth. [Right] OC Today-Dispatch Account Manager Renee Kelly talks with REMAX Advantage Realty Realtor Anne-Marie Bouse. SUBMITTED PHOTO/ OC TODAY-DISPATCH

Hearing held on ag solar project

Property owner filed administrative appeal of commissioners’ denial

By Charlene Sharpe Associate Editor

(May 3, 2024) Plans for a community solar project in Snow Hill are moving through the approval process.

The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) this week hosted a virtual public hearing on a plan by Chaberton Snow Solar LLC to build a 4.0 megawatt community solar generating facility on Timmons Road in Snow Hill. The hearing was the first of several related to the community solar facility.

“All comments I receive will be considered when I issue my decision,” Chief Public Utility Law Judge Chuck McLean said.

McLean opened a virtual hearing Tuesday evening regarding the Snow Hill solar project, which is planned to occupy about 30 acers of a 103-acre agricultural parcel on Timmons Road. While no members of the public commented during the brief hearing, McLean said comments were still welcome, as there would be another hearing in August and an evidentiary hearing in September.

“The purpose of this evening’s hearing is to provide the public an

overview of the project as well as the opportunity to comment and make me as well as the parties aware of any issues or concerns they may have,” McLean said.

Lauren Barchi, community engagement manager with Chaberton Energy, said the project, for which local outreach was conducted last summer, was expected to benefit the area.

“This community solar project will benefit the local community in many ways, including tax revenue to the state and county and an average of $150 annual savings for subscribers to the project,” she said. “There will also be an immediate environmental benefit consistent with Maryland’s renewable energy and sustainability goals including replacing nonrenewable sources of energy and planting pollinator habituate that can increase farming production in the local area and support bee and insect populations.”

She said that in general, community solar projects benefited the local grid by making it more resilient. As far as the specifics of the Timmons Road project, she said there would be landscape screening around the site as well as a seven-foot high perimeter fence. She added that while there were some wetlands and an unnamed tributary in the area, the solar infra-

structure had been strategically located so as not to hurt them.

“The development area was carefully selected to avoid negative impacts to these environmental features,” she said.

McLean said an in-person public hearing would be held on the project sometime during the week of Aug. 19. Written comments on the project can be sent electronically through the Public Service Commission’s online portal or by mail. Comments sent by mail should reference case number 9714 and be addressed to: Jamie Bergin, Chief Clerk, Maryland Public Service Commission, William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202.

While the project is making its way through the state approval process, the Worcester County Commissioners last fall voted 4-3 not to approve it. Although the state through the PSC has the ultimate authority regarding the solar installation, the county’s denial of the project could play a negative role in approval of the project. As a result, attorney Mark Cropper has filed an administrative appeal of that decision in Worcester County Circuit Court and oral arguments are scheduled for May 23.

During last year’s meeting, Commissioners Joe Mitrecic, Caryn Ab-

ESTATE MARKETPLACE

Projects funded through housing tax credits

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced this week more than $48.2 million in funding to 13 projects through federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits and state Rental Housing Funds.

The awards will result in the creation or preservation of 1,211 high quality, energyefficient, affordable rental units. Of the 13 awarded projects, nine would qualify for density bonuses under Gov. Wes Moore’s (D) recently signed Housing Expansion and Affordability Act, which allows

developers to build additional units.

“Projects funded through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit awards will not just help address our state’s housing shortage – they will help build a brighter future for all Marylanders,” Moore said. “Together, we’ve enacted the most comprehensive housing package in recent history and these awards signify a crucial step forward in our commitment to providing more affordable housing options.”

The announcement comes shortly after Moore signed his housing package and other pieces of legislation into law following the 2024 legislative session, marking a turning point to address Maryland’s 96,000 housing unit shortage, and to change the landscape for renters.

“Governor Moore’s Housing Package

has opened pathways for more homes to be built in Maryland than in any of the previous 10 years,” Secretary Jake Day said at an event next to a future LIHTC project near New Carrollton Metro Station. “Each of the projects announced today plays a critical role in the state’s effort to address the housing shortage, make Maryland more affordable, and provide high-quality, energy-efficient, affordable housing for Marylanders.”

By leveraging non-competitive 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, along with the competitive 9% credits, the 13 projects will create or preserve 1,211 total units for families, including 120 units targeted for people with disabilities. Of those units, 654 will be created through the competitive awards and 557 will be created through the noncompetitive

awards. The awarded projects are distributed between eight counties and Baltimore City. Specific to the Eastern Shore, Hurlock in Dorchester County and Salisbury in Wicomico County were included in the awarded projects.

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Awards are determined through competitive application rounds held by the department. In this round, the Department received 23 applications, requesting about $46.9 million in state rental housing funds and $31.7 million in federal tax credits. DHCD will administer tax credits valued at more than $160 million, as well as $30.7 million in state rental housing funds.

Lauren Bunting is the broker of record with Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Ocean City.

Berlin planning director passes after long illness

By Charlene Sharpe Associate Editor

(May 2, 2024) Town officials announced the death of the town’s planning director this week.

On Monday, the Town of Berlin shared the news that Dave Engelhart, the municipality’s planning director, passed away over the weekend following an illness. Engelhart had been with the town since 2013. He was 64.

“He’s impacted a lot of folks in Berlin,” Mayor Zack Tyndall said. “He’s going to be missed.”

Engelhart, who lived in Snow Hill, was selected from a pool of about 50 applicants to serve as the town’s planning director in 2013. He came to the town after several years in Virginia, where he worked as a real estate appraiser for Accomack County’s Virginia Department of Assessments and also as zoning administrator for the Town of Onley. In Berlin, Engelhart helmed the planning

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bott and Diana Purnell supported the project. Commissioners Chip Bertino, Jim Bunting, Eric Fiori and Ted Elder were in opposition. Town staff supported the project as did the county’s planning commission.

Back in November, property owner Charles Waite III thought that after years of research and with a solar farm already operating on Timmons Road, he’d found the perfect way to ensure the independence of the family farm while supporting local energy needs.

“As a fourth-generation owner of my farm and a former elected officer for the State of Maine for two threeyear terms, it is important to note that the decision to work with Chaberton Energy was one made after exhaustive and careful consideration,” Waite said. “The decision was made through the lens of both a property owner and that of an elected representative … This was a straightforward application with unanimous support from the appointed planning board and technical review committee meetings recommending approval.”

Waite was hopeful in November the commissioners would reconsider the rejection, which did not take place.

“The 4-3 commissioners’ denial appears to ignore the existing precedent regarding a solar application I can see from my front porch,” Waite said.

department. In that role, he interacted daily with local residents seeking permits for things like fences, business owners interested in installing new signs and developers looking to build in Berlin. Engelhart also served as the staff contact for the Berlin Planning Commission and the Berlin Historic District Commission.

“He’s served as the point person for our planning department for over a decade,” Tyndall said. “His work has been impactful throughout Berlin.”

Matt Stoehr, chair of the planning commission, agreed.

“Dave’s legacy will continue to live through each and every one of us as his work and success has been instrumental in the growth, development and maturation of our town,” Stoehr said. “We are all truly blessed to have worked with a man of such great character. I will miss my conversations with him greatly.”

According to Tyndall, a part-time employee, who recently retired from a planning position on the shore, was hired last week to assist temporarily in hopes of Engelhart’s return. The individual will continue to serve the town, along with Engelhart’s longtime permit coordinator Carolyn Duffy, while the town searches for a new planning director.

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Creative heARTs exhibit

opens at Art League of OC

(May 3, 2024) A new art show opening during the Art League of Ocean City’s First Friday event on May 3 will feature pieces from the artists of the Salvation Army Delaware’s Developmental Disabilities Program.

The Creative heARTs exhibit, will be sponsored by the Art League of

Ocean City and fill Studio E at the center for the arts during the month of May. The show will feature artwork by seven artists with disabilities, including acrylic painting, sun prints, ink, and mixed media.

The Salvation Army Delaware’s Developmental Disabilities Program was started in 2007 by program Director Christy Cugno and art teacher and mentor Barbara Buford.

Creative heARTs artwork has been shown before at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, as well as at the Millsboro Art League Gallery, Delaware State University, the Delaware Museum of Art. It has also been on display at a variety of community events. A year-round display features their artwork at Pat’s Pizza in Lewes, Delaware. The group’s designs have been used by the Salvation Army for greeting cards, and framed works are planned for installation at several locations.

Proceeds from the sales of the original artwork on display in Studio E will go directly to the artists. The sale of the greeting cards will go back into the program to buy supplies the artists need.

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Artists Marvin Walston, Bill Posey and Kimberley Smith of the Salvation Army Delaware’s Developmental Disabilities Program are pictured working on a piece for the Creative heARTs exhibit.

Maryland Coastal Bays seeking herp search volunteers

(May 3, 2024) Maryland Coastal Bays Program staff are seeking about 40 volunteers to help conduct a scientific survey on May 4 on the Illia Fehrer Nature Preserve to learn more about the reptile and amphibian (herp) species that inhabit the watershed.

The survey will require a small amount of homework, as volunteers will be asked to review the survey protocol and be given some resources to browse before the survey date. This is a perfect opportunity for people interested in learning more about herps living in the local watershed, who want to spend a few hours outside in a beautiful, forested wetland area, or who just love to have fun with other community members.

MCBP staff will provide all volunteers with the necessary gear to conduct the survey. Volunteers are asked to bring reusable water bottles, boots or close-toed shoes that can get muddy/wet, and to wear appropriate clothing (long pants). There will be a bathroom on site.

Register for the event online at: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL SdCwol1DWpsjkdBOX9dPlFdyKUpC1 imSwVmCqOl31GupY3_BQ/viewform

For questions about the event, email Kelsey Poisal at kpoisal@mdcoastalbays.org.

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A frog is pictured clinging to a tree on the local Illia Fehrer Nature Preserve.

County budget hearing set for Tuesday in meeting room

By Charlene Sharpe Associate Editor

(May 3, 2024) Citizens have the chance to weigh in on Worcester County’s proposed $270 million budget next week.

On Tuesday, May 7, at 6 p.m. the Worcester County Commissioners will host a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2025 operating budget.

“So far we’ve gotten presentations from our department heads and the larger outside agencies we fund,” Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young said. “Tuesday night is a chance for the public to comment on the budget.”

In March, county staff presented the commissioners with a requested $270 million general fund budget. The budget included projected general fund revenues of $260,076,878, an increase of $24 million, or about 10%, compared to the current year. Net property tax revenues increased by about $13.9 million, primarily as a result of increased assessments and homeowner tax credits. Income tax revenue is projected to increase and is estimated at $47 million.

As far as projected expenditures, staff said the requested expenditures totaled $270,193,052, which is a $34 million, or 14.5%, increase compared to the current year. The board of education’s requested

budget is $109,632,071, which does not include an additional $7.7 million in debt related to school construction.

The public is invited to attend Tuesday night’s hearing, which will be held at the Worcester County Government Center in Snow Hill, to comment on the proposed spending plan. Public testimony, either in-person the night of the hearing or written in advance, is welcome. Speakers in attendance will have two minutes each to address the commissioners. Those who prefer to provide written comments can email wchearing@co.worcester.md.us. Written comments must be received on or before 4 p.m. on May 6. Commenters must include their full names and addresses to be included in the public record. Written comments received by the deadline will be read into the record by staff during the public comment portion of the meeting.

Following Tuesday’s hearing, the commissioners are scheduled to have budget work sessions on May 14 and May 21. During those sessions, they’re expected to make changes to address the current shortfall.

“After the public hearing, the following week begins the work sessions where the commissioners have to reconcile the requested budget so that it doesn’t exceed our projected revenues,” Young said.

Third siege of Sevastopol reviewed

By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer

This week, 80 years ago, Sevastopol’s third siege within 100 years, and the second within two years, was ending. The first siege, during the Crimean War, lasted almost a year when the city was defended by the Imperial Russian Army and Navy against British, French, Turkish and Sardinian Armies and Navies.

The second siege lasted 250 days and ended when the city was captured in July 1942 by Romanian and German troops commanded by Eric von Manstein, after a bombardment by the largest guns used in World War II. The third siege, by the Red Army, lasted a mere 35 days.

Sevastopol is the second largest Black Sea port, behind Odessa, and is located on the Crimean Peninsula. The Crimea was annexed by the Russian Empire under Catherine the Great in 1783. In 1954, Nikita Khrushchev transferred the peninsula to the Ukraine, where it remained as the Autonomous Republic of Crimea until 2014, when its citizens voted, overwhelmingly, to return to Russia.

The city currently has a population of 350,000. Prior to the Second Siege of Sevastopol, and after the Third Siege, it was home to the Soviet Black Sea Fleet.

After the breakup of the U.S.S.R., and until the Crimea’s recent return to Russia, it was home to both the Russian and Ukrainian Black Sea Fleets.

At the beginning of WWII its inhabitants numbered 112,000. The Crimean Peninsula is connected by land to the Ukraine by the very narrow — four miles at its narrowest point — Perekop Isthmus. On Nov. 1,

1943, that link was severed by the Red Army’s Fourth Ukranian Front, commanded by Fyodor Tolbukhin. With that, the German Seventeenth Army, commanded by Irwin Jaenecke, which numbered 200,000, had no land connection to other Axis forces.

The same day, elements of the XX Rifle Corps of the Eighteenth Red

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Army, commanded by Gen. Evgenii Petrovich Zhuravlev, crossed the Kerch Straits and landed 12 miles south of Kerch at the village of Yenikale.

Future leader of the Soviet Union, Leonid Brezhnev, was Chief Political Commissar of Gen. Zhuravlev’s Eighteenth Army. Vice Adm. Lev Vladimirsky was in charge of naval operations. Two days later, elements of the 2nd, 32nd, and 55th Guards, Rifle Divisions also landed at Yenikale. The next day, 318th Mountain Rifle Division, under the command of Col. Vasilii Fedorovich Gladkov, landed at Eltigen, just a few miles from the initial landings. The 383rd Rifle Division followed at Yenikale on November 7.

Defending the Kerch Peninsula was the Seventeenth Army’s V Corps, commanded by Karl Allmedinger, and consisting of the German 98th Infantry, the 3rd Romanian Mountain and the 6th Romanian Cavalry, Divisions, commanded by, respectively: Lt.-Gen. Martin Gareis; MajorGen. Leonard Mociulschi; Brig. Gen. Corneliu Teodorini.

Gen. Teodorini’s cavalrymen counterattacked and eliminated the Soviet bridgehead at Eltigen on Dec. 7, and four days later, they retook Mt. Mithridates, capturing more than 2,000 Soviet prisoners in these operations. Meanwhile, the Soviets were reinforcing the Yenikale Beachhead, which by now had

75,000 men, 582 guns, 187 mortars, 128 tanks, 764 trucks and more than 91,000 tons of munitions and material.

On April 8, the Fourth Ukranian Front’s new Commander, Rodion Malinovsky, sent the Second Guards Army and the Fifty-First Army, commanded by Georgiy Fedorovich Zakharov and Yakov Grigorevich Kreizer, into the Crimean Peninsula by way of the Perekop Isthmus.

After leading the Separate Coastal Army to the liberation of Kerch on April 11 and Simferopol two days later, Gen. Andrei Ivanovich Eremenko was transferred to the Baltic Front, and was succeeded by Lt.-Gen. Kondrat Semenovich Melnik. Simferopol, which currently has a population of 350,000, is the capital of the Crimea and is located 37 miles northeast of Sevastopol.

Meanwhile, Gen. Jaenecke’s Seventeenth Army, composed of the following corps: Romanian Mountain, now commanded by Hugo Schwab; German XLIX Mountain, commanded by Rudolf Konrad; Romanian Cavalry, commanded by Major-Gen. Constantin Trestioreanu; Gen. Allmedinger’s V had retreated to Sevastopol, with the general boasting publicly that, “At Sevastopol stands the Seventeenth Army, and at Sevastopol, the Soviets will bleed to death.” Privately, he was begging that Sevastopol be evacuated and his Army be withdrawn.

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Ian Antonescu, finally convinced the German Führer to evacuate Sevastopol. On April 14 the Red Army captured the ancient Tartar capital of Bakhchisaray, located about 20 miles from Simferopol, and the evacuation began. It lasted until April 28, when Hitler suspended it. On April 15, 1400-year-old Alushta fell, and the Red Army reached the outskirts of Sevastopol. Yalta was recaptured the next day.

By May 3, 1944, Axis strength had been reduced to 65,000. Four days later the Red Army stormed Sapun Mountain, which dominated the city. After a nine-hour battle, the Soviets captured the heights. This was the key to the city’s defense. By now, Gen. Jaenecke had been relieved and replaced — because of his constant pleas to evacuate — by Gen. Allmedinger. Gen. Mociulschi assumed command of V Corps.

The next day, Gen. Allmedinger also demanded that the army be evacuated and Hitler finally agreed later that evening. On May 9, the Soviets declared Sevastopol liberated. Thus Liberation Day is the same day as Victory Day, which is a holiday with a parade and fireworks.

The remaining Axis troops had retreated to the Chersonesus Peninsula, about two miles from the city. By May 12, only the 1st Romanian Mountain Division, commanded by Constantin Voiculescu, who would die in a Soviet

Opinions

Be heard Tues. at budget hearing

Attending budget hearings is not anyone’s idea of a good time, what with the drone of numbers and the repetitive questions and responses, but citizens owe it to themselves and their communities to attend them.

Otherwise, they have no grounds for complaint when they receive their tax bills or are belatedly dismayed by the overor under-funding of a particular department or program.

That’s why the public’s presence at the May 7 hearing in Snow Hill on the Worcester County Commissioners’ budget is not just a civic duty, it is essential to the community’s wellbeing.

This is especially true for people who believe that the county’s public school system can’t endure another year of financial punishment by an our-way-or-the-highway commissioner majority.

The school system’s $109 million budget, not including payments on debt, is the biggest portion of the county’s proposed $270 million in expenditures, which is about $10 million more than the commissioners expect in revenue.

How the commissioners make up for that variance is the critical consideration in next Tuesday’s hearing, and why supporters of public education need to speak up.

To do that, they can attend in person — maybe, given the commissioners’ decision to move the hearing from its usual venue in the high school to the much smaller commissioners’ meeting room — or by following online.

Citizen comments and questions will be allowed either way. To find out how to view the live stream of the meeting, see the story on page 92.

Also remember that even though teachers deserved raises and the costs of operations and materials had been increasing rapidly, the commissioner majority last year limited the school system to the minimum funding state law allows. So, stand up, or sit, and be heard on Tuesday, and don’t let them do it again.

The big news popping up in my email this week, aside from critical advisories on how to “Eliminate Dry, Patchy Skin With One Simple Trick,” “Become A Jedi Master Through A Magic Mushroom Retreat,” and “World’s First Rotary Club Found in Ancient Egyptian Ruins,” was this bulletin: “Saturday is World Naked Gardening Day!”

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Oh yeah, count me in.

Not really, of course, because not only does no one want to see this bag of potatoes outside becoming one with Burpee’s best, but also there’s no point in risking the possibility that my au naturel presence would cause the lettuce, spinach and whatnot to wilt out of fear.

By Stewart Dobson

This nude gardening day, however, is a semi-fact. I say that because the notice I received came from a marketing company hired by a gardening outfit to raise its profile. Apparently, its strategy is to increase the company’s exposure — heh, hen — by citing a survey of people who believe the garden is a great place for full disclosure.

Among this survey’s startling discoveries is that Anchorage, Alaska is not a great place to wander around naked amongst the peas, or anywhere for that matter, because of its chilly temperatures.

Suffice to say that freezing temperatures in that state have caused a shortage of naked gardeners, perhaps because of other shortages that might be experienced by the foolhardy few willing to give it a shot.

On the flip side, it’s no surprise that this survey says Miami is the best place for unfettered frolicking in the broccoli because of its climate, but it is something of a shocker that this same report lists the good folks of Yonkers, New York as the most interested in cultivating in the altogether.

Yonkers? I find that difficult to believe, although that could mean that “Yonkers!” came in number one over “Yikes!” and “Yowee!” as the exclamation most used by the neighbors upon seeing Hilda and Beauregard out watering their turnips in their full middle-aged glory.

“Yonkers, Mom! I’m never eating vegetables again!” little Timmy shouts to his mother, who issues a guttural response that sounds a lot like “arugula,” as she grabs him and runs for cover.

And that’s the problem with naked gardening — the neighbors. Since most people in this country have actual neighbors who can see them and vice versa, I don’t get why anyone would think that gardening in the buff would be viewed as an acceptable and completely unnoticeable pastime.

Besides, depending on who’s doing what out in the rows of beans, tomato plants and cabbages, there’s this practice’s influence on property values to consider.

“Bob, Hildegarde, in anticipation of getting my house appraised today, I’d like to address the low-hanging fruit...”

One last thing, and this is actual advice from the news release — “Do not use a hedge clipper, string trimmer or rototiller naked.”

Or protect your garden with an electric fence. “Yonkers!”

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Between the Lines

By Steve Green

A private landowner’s goal of putting a solar panel operation on a portion of his Snow Hill farmland continues to slog through the local and state bureaucratic process.

Readers will recall the Worcester County Commissioners last November overruled the shared recommendation by the planning commission and county staff to approve the four-megawatt project, which was a direct result of the landowner looking to make some money on his ag land while also providing power to the grid. The project would occupy just 30 acres of the 103-acre farmland parcel. The opposed commissioners offered little explanation for their opposition last year, but their opinion is only marginally important. The state’s Public Service Commission ultimately will make the call, and a virtual public hearing was held this week. A decision is not expected until later this year.

Meanwhile, the landowner’s attorney, Mark Cropper, has filed a legal challenge to the county’s denial because he thinks it’s inconsistent with the county’s code and lacked sufficient reasoning to reject. The parallel courses will be interesting to follow as Cropper appears right the county did err, and the rejection violates the landowner’s personal property rights.

Like most people, there are times when I must hit up good old Google to learn what a phrase means. Case in point this week was the term “tabletop intersection,” which came about while editing an Ocean City story about possible improvements to North Division Street where Route 50 Bridge traffic enters the city.

During the State Highway Administration spring update this week, council members were informed of ongoing efforts to elevate the intersection by building a square-ish shape atop the road to address flooding, improve pedestrian activity and boost motorists safety. The concept seems to be as motorists travel east across the bridge into Ocean City a slight elevation will occur, then flatten out and descend. Some references refer to as a speed hump while others call it a tabletop intersection. The state highway folks seem to favor the concept and have sent the project request up the bureaucratic chain to the transportation secretary.

An internet search showed several images of other areas having these elevated intersections, which force motorists to slow down while addressing flooding issues. At this point, it’s a long-range project but something worth monitoring.

At first, it’s a bit startling to be walking on the Boardwalk in Ocean City and see naloxone boxes. Though different, it’s not completely unlike when the AED (automated external defibrillators) boxes were first placed on the boards. It’s a bit unsettling, but a sign of the times and a good move for Ocean City to partner with the Worcester Goes Purple to place 10 of the overdose emergency kits around the resort.

The purple naloxone boxes contain a QR code on how to use the nasal spray, which can quickly reverse the effects of an overdose. The boxes also contain information on how to recognize signs and symptoms of an overdose.

The concept came up at a City Council meeting last month when Worcester Goes Purple President Debbie Smullen told elected officials local overdoses are up 15% year to date over last year. The nonprofit agreed to fund the boxes and maintain them while the city installed them. During the public meeting, Smullen reported, “It's not something where we're encouraging people to come to the Boardwalk, to get Narcan or to use drugs. We're saying that as a community, we care about the fact that people do overdose and that we want to be prepared for that. Just as we are with the AED or an EpiPen, we are prepared for an emergency. We're not encouraging that emergency.”

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It's all about the branding in Ocean City, and it’s clear the city remains all in on its “Somewhere to Smile About” campaign. Some folks love the logo and associated marketing while others question the creativity.

The city recently made a significant investment in its efforts with a $65,000 buy of a 1972 Volkswagon bus, which replaces the previous van that was being leased for $40,000. The bus will be specifically used in the “Catch A Ride” mobile tour, which last year recorded 279 billion impressions and 60,000 engagements “We realized it was an investment we wanted to make in our destination’s future, knowing the exposure will be paid back tenfold,” said Ocean City Marketing and Communications Director Jessica Waters. The mobile tour rolls into Philadelphia on May18 and 19, followed by stops in Baltimore, May 25 and 26, Washington D.C. on June 8 and 9 and Baltimore on June 13.

Appreciation from event organizers for support

Editor,

The 12th Annual St. Joseph’s Day Italian Festival on March 23rd, sponsored by the Sons and Daughters of Italy Ocean City Lodge #2474 and St. Luke’s/St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, was a big success despite the stormy weather. Over 1,000 attendees enjoyed our home-cooked Italian meals and baked goods. As they wandered St. Andrew’s Hall, they bought Italian specialty foods and merchandise; participated in our large Silent Auction and Gift Basket Raffles (60 baskets all valued over $100); enjoyed many rollicking Italian songs mixed in with 70’s and 80’s classics; and played some games of chance. It was a fun day for all who attended and a successful one for our charity and scholarship programs.

We have many individuals, merchants and organizations from Ocean City, Fenwick Island, Berlin, Ocean Pines, Bethany Beach, Millsboro, Ocean View, Selbyville, Rehoboth Beach, and Lewes to thank for their generosity in donating items for our auction and basket raffle as well as for placing ads in our festival program. All our supporters are listed in the program and on the Lodge website at sonsofitalyoceancity.com. A very special thank you to our three Festival sponsors – ASPIRE’S Summer Work Travel Program (Eastern Regional Office, Ocean City), Mio’s Italian Steakhouse, and Moe and Marie Grimes.

These sponsors, local business supporters and the many attendees helped us raise the funds to support our local, statewide, and national charities, in addition to funding three scholarships that are presented annually to local high school seniors in Maryland and Delaware. Our thanks to all.

Morrell Delcher & Vito Potenza (The writers are co-chairs of the St Joseph’s Day Festival.)

Bare minimum does not work for schools

Editor,

I am a teacher at Stephen Decatur Middle School. I currently live in Berlin, but I am not originally from this area. I moved here after college to live and teach in Worcester County because of the school system’s prestigious reputation. Being new to the area, I did not know much about it, but I knew one thing – Worcester County was one of the best school systems on the Eastern Shore, if not all of Maryland. If I was going to move away from home, it was going to be to Worcester County.

For many years, I knew I made the right choice. I met people over the

years who had also made the move from “across the bridge” as I had because of the county’s reputation. Who wouldn’t want to live at the beach and also receive a top-notch education? There is a reason Worcester is so desirable: smaller class sizes, updated curriculum, one-to-one technology, new and updated facilities, teachers who are excited and proud to come to work each day, and most importantly, successful students. However, a budget funded at maintenance-of-effort diminishes all of that. Class sizes become larger as staff positions are cut to adjust to the cost of living. Curriculum resources and technology become outdated because new ones cannot be purchased. Facilities fall to the wayside. Teachers are forced to work second or even third jobs on nights and weekends to support their families, meaning that their time and energy are divided, and students are not receiving the best education possible. Lastly, students are not as successful and fall behind their peers because programs such as after-school and summer academies are cut. These programs are invaluable to our students but were some of the first on the chopping block this past year. Maintenance-of-effort is the bare minimum. Our students deserve more. Our teachers deserve more. Our community deserves more. The only way to keep Worcester at the top is to keep raising the standard. I support my students. I support my fellow teachers. I support my community. I support a fully-funded WCPS budget. Do you?

Meg Lawrence Berlin

Facts needed to support whale death claims

Editor,

Last week, Ocean City's mayor sent out a social media post stating misinformation in strong opposition to the position of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). There are many in the offshore wind opposition community that don't believe in science. Since the mayor of Maryland's premiere resort city is echoing their beliefs, I believe it's important that Marylanders get the other side of the story.

For those that would like to read a science based analysis of this subject, I urge you to look at NOAA's website, especially the following: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/new -england-mid-atlantic/marine-lifedistress/frequent-questions-offshore-wind-and-whales.

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prison, remained of the Romanian troops as a rear guard. It was lost the next day. Of the 64,712 Romanians that began the year in Crimea, 22,522 had been lost.

But the evacuation efforts, known as “Operation 60,000,” overseen by Rear-Adm. Horia Macellariu, were relatively successful. Using Romanian, Hungarian and German ships, 150,000 Axis soldiers were transported to the Romanian Black Sea port of Constanta. For this, Adm. Macellariu became the only Romanian sailor to receive the Knight’s Cross.

The cost to the Red Army was 17,754 since the beginning of May. According to the Soviets, Seventeenth Army lost 50,000 dead and 61,000 prisoners, plus all of its heavy equipment.

Gen. Jaenecke was arrested in Romania and court-martialed. However, Army Chief-of-Staff Heinz Guderian

intervened and his life was spared. He was dismissed from the army on Jan. 31, 1945. On June 14, 1945, he was arrested by the Soviets, tried as a war criminal, convicted and sentenced to die. His sentence was commuted to 25 years hard labor, of which he did 10 before being released.

Only 3,000 residents remained in Sevastopol upon its liberation.

Sevastopol was recognized as one of the first four Hero Cities of the Soviet Union, along with Leningrad, Stalingrad and Odessa, on May 1, 1945. Kerch received the honor in 1973.

Next week: Myitkyina Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.

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linked to any whale deaths? We work with our partners to analyze and understand the causes of death when we are able, following the science and data. At this point, there is no scientific evidence that noise resulting from offshore wind site characterization surveys could potentially cause whale deaths.

Does NOAA Fisheries authorize the death of whales as it relates to offshore wind development? NOAA Fisheries does not anticipate and has not authorized—or proposed to authorize — death or serious injury of whales for any wind-related action.

Are whale strandings on the East Coast related to offshore wind development?

At this point, there is no scientific evidence that noise resulting from offshore wind site characterization

surveys could potentially cause whale deaths. There are no known links between large whale deaths and ongoing offshore wind activities. There's far more information on this and other topics at this website and others. If you are the mayor of Ocean City or others that only support an anti-Offshore Wind agenda, this is not the website for you. It will probably anger you because it doesn't tell the story you wish to hear. For people with that agenda, you might want to get your information from the mayor or council of Ocean City. They've already commissioned their own studies and publicly stated that if the study turns up evidence that doesn't fit their agenda, they won't release it to the public.

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SUSAN SENGER WOLFE

Ocean City

Susan Senger Wolfe, 66, of Ocean City, died Friday, April 19, 2024, at Tidal Health Peninsula Regional in Salisbury.

She was born in Baltimore and was the daughter of the late Lawrence Sloat and Myrtle (Turnbaugh) Hutson.

Susie was a receptionist for McCabe and Bowden LLC in Ocean City.

She is survived by her husband, James H. Wolfe; four children, Frederick A. “Freddie” Senger IV and wife Kristin of Ocean City, Jeffrey A. Wolfe and wife Jamie of Hagerstown, Kevin J. Wolfe and wife Kathy of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Jessica Horner and husband Aaron of Hagerstown; two brothers, Robert Hutson and James Hutson; one sister, Kimberly Choi; seven grandchildren, Frederick A. Senger V, Owen Wolfe, Dylan Wolfe, Ashlee Wolfe, Madison Horner, Olivia Horner and Gideon Horner; two nieces, Tracy Davison and husband Jerry, Emilee Snader and husband Richie; and great nieces and nephew, Amaurie, Nadine and Clifton.

A celebration of life will be held from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, May 18, at the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Com-

pany, Station 5, 10124 Keyser Point Road in Ocean City.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Assateague Alliance, 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, MD 21811. Condolences may be sent by visiting bishophastingsfh.com.

DOROTHEA CATHERINE GRAVES

Greenbackville, Virginia

Dorothea Catherine Graves, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024, at her home in Greenbackville, Virginia.

Born on Feb. 5, 1936, in Greenbelt, she was the daughter of the late James G. Burke and Dorothea S. (Brent) Burke. She attended Mercy Medical Hospital and Nursing School, where she earned her associates degree as a registered nurse. Later in life obtaining her master’s in nursing at Salisbury University. Following her master’s she became a certified gastroenterology registered nurse. Dot retired after 44 years, serving her community as a MSN, CGRN from Peninsula Regional Medical Center (now Tidal Health Peninsula).

Dot remained a familiar face at Peninsula Regional Medical Center as

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a volunteer for several years. In addition, she volunteered at Furnace Town Historic Site in Snow Hill. She was an advocate for children and adults with developmental disabilities throughout her life and enjoyed helping others.

Dot embraced adventure with open arms, her most memorable trips included Rome, Italy and London, England. She would return with small trinkets and stories to share with her family. Being so well traveled, she became an avid collector of Madonnas. Domestically she went on countless camping trips to the mountains, enjoyed taking train trips with friends and traveled to Florida yearly upon her retirement.

Dot enjoyed baking with her family, shell hunting at the local beach with her great-grandchildren and working on craft projects. Dot carried the artistic ability to paint with both oil and watercolors, as her mother did and loved painting naturescapes. She loved canning with friends and family, she took pride in growing her own produce and canning each summer. Her tomatoes, green beans and other preserves were often on display and award winning at the local Worcester County Fair in Snow Hill. She is survived by a daughter, Peggy Ann Simpson (Tom); a sister, Mary Ann Burke Kramer (John); a brother, James Edward Burke; two

grandchildren, Katie Ann Clogg (Kyle); and Thomas O’Leary Simpson; and six great-grandchildren, Gavin, Keira, Karly, Bently, Emma, and Leah. In addition to her loved ones, Dot is survived by her beloved chihuahua, Pixie.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, Alvin Cordrey; her daughter, Patricia Ann O’Leary; and her brother, John T. Burke.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday May 4, at Union United Methodist Church of Greenbackville, Virginia, with visitation one hour prior. A private graveside service will be held at Bates Cemetery in Snow Hill.

Letters of condolence can be sent to the family via burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.

HOPE M. MCCABE

Ocean Pines

Hope M. McCabe, 96, was born Hope Marette Ziegler on Oct. 13,1927 in Youngstown, Ohio, to Gotlieb P. Ziegler and Barbara Irene Ziegler (Chestler). She was their only daughter, with three brothers.

Hope is preceded in death by her parents; and her brothers, Tommy, Roland and Paul. Also, by her husband Virgil Ward McCabe Jr. (2005); her son, Virgil W. McCabe III (Chip) (1980), and daughter, Faith I. Caras,

(2005).

Hope is survived by two daughters, Susan C. Foust (Kenny) and Lovey B. McCabe; grandson Preston (Rusty) Hudson III (Lih); a great-granddaughter, Ella Grace Hudson; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

After high school, Hope attended cosmetology school in Jamestown, New York, and then worked in her mother’s beauty salon in Alliance, Ohio, and then later in Eunice’s Beauty Salon in Berlin.

She was a wife, homemaker, mother and caregiver. She baked pies for the dessert menu in restaurants in Fenwick Island.

Hope was a member of Salem Church in Selbyville and Friendship Church of Berlin. She was a lifetime member of Selbyville Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

She enjoyed bridge club monthly meetings with the ladies, some of whom she continued to lunch with until and into their “golden years,” loving and supporting each other through life’s passages. I am sure their corner table at Doyles Restaurant has been quieter in recent years. She resided in Selbyville for more than 65 years then for the last 12 years in Ocean Pines, at Woodlands Independent Living and Catered Liv-

ing, where she had excellent care and much love from the caregivers.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, at Redmen’s Cemetery in Selbyville.

Donations in her memory may be made to Selbyville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 88, Selbyville, DE 19975.

Condolences may be sent by visiting bishophastingsfh.com.

WILLIAM L.”SARGE” GARLITZ

Cambridge

William L.”Sarge” Garlitz, 81, of Cambridge, passed away on April 19, 2024, at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton after a brief illness.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 3, at St. Mary’s Refuge of Sinners, 1515 Glasgow St., Cambridge. A viewing will be held the hour prior to the mass. Officiating will be Father Tim Kruthaupt.

A committal service will be held at 1 p.m. at the Maryland Eastern Shore Veteran Cemetery Chapel in Hurlock with military honors. Interment will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to The American Legion Na-

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tional Emergency Fund, c/o The Dept. Of Md., 101 N. Gay St., Suite E, Baltimore, MD 21202-4033, or any charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Newcomb and Collins Funeral Home in Cambridge.

To view full obituary, visit newcombcollins.com.

RANDALL MITCHELL HASTINGS Berlin

Randall Mitchell Hastings, 58, died Saturday, April 27, 2024, at home surrounded by his family after a brief illness.

He was born in Salisbury on Jan. 11, 1966 and was the son of the late Edwin W. Hastings and the late Mildred (Mitchell) Hastings.

Randy is survived by his wife of 31 years, Ann S. Hastings; their sons, Henry Hastings and wife Casey, and Will Hastings and wife Delaney; three granddaughters, Sawyer, Sage and Noa; and three brothers, Dale Hastings, Roy Hastings and Dean Hastings, all of Berlin.

youngest members. Anytime he wasn’t working or with his family, he was most likely found working on tree stands or cultivating wildlife habitat in the woods on one of his farms. Known well for his accomplishments bowhunting, his family lovingly referred to him as the “Deer Watcher,” as he loved seeing the animals enjoy his land more than he enjoyed hunting them.

His third passion was for his friends and the people in his life. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and their friends as well as spending time with older people that told him stories of their younger, more challenging years. He was the most kindhearted, loving man, once you made your way around his rough edges. He loved God, his family and his farms endlessly.

Randy will be remembered for his kindness and generosity and the way he affected every life he touched. Only grieve for a moment for a life that was lost and then celebrate forever a life that was lived.

A celebration of life will take place at 2 p.m., Friday, May 10, at Coastal Community Church pavilion,10900 Ocean Gateway in Berlin. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Coastal Community Church.

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Randy grew up in a farming family and farmed with his father until his death in 1988. He continued farming with his brothers until 1990 when he started Goody Hill Farms. In 1999 while still farming, he started Goody Hill Sand and Gravel with his fatherin-law, Rick Savage, and later was a partner in Goody Hill Groundwork and Goody Hill Roll-Off.

Randy was a man driven by his passions, his family being the most important to him, loving them fiercely with all his heart. He loved to spend his time with each of them.

His second greatest joy was of the outdoors and hunting, which he shared with his family – including the

MARGARET CONNELLY YOUNG Berlin

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Margaret Connelly Young, (Peggy), 82, and formerly of Berlin, passed away in Boca Raton, Florida, after a long illness.

Peggy is survived by her sister, Sandra Young, of White Marsh; her three children, Reese Cropper III of Ocean City, Kim Clark of Timonium, and Amy Cropper of Boca Raton; and two grandchildren, Taylor Clark and Jordan Clark. Peggy also had numerous nieces and nephews. Peggy grew up in Berlin. Her love for animals never tired throughout her life. While raising three young children and keeping a house, Peggy went back to school earning her registered nursing degree. Her most recent nursing career was at Shepard Pratt Hospital in Baltimore. There will be a private graveside service at St. Paul’s Episcopal Churchyard on a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, PO Box 48, Berlin, MD 21811, or the Alzheimer’s Association of Maryland, 502 Washington Ave., Suite 300, Towson, MD 21204.

Letters of condolence can be sent to the family via burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.

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Seahawks finish third in home Bayside South meet

By Bruce C. Walls Contributing Writer

(May 3, 2024) This year’s Bayside South track and field championships were hosted by Stephen Decatur High School last Tuesday afternoon. Nine teams from around the region entered the championship competition.

The Seahawk boys’ varsity track team competed in all 18 events during the championship, coming in third place with 101 points. Washington High School scored an impressive 121.5, taking first place, and Wicomico scored 119.5 for second place finishes.

Stephen Decatur junior Solomon David came in first for the second meet in a row in both the high jump and long jump. In the high jump he reached 1.83 meters with a 6-00.00 score. He was followed by Brandon Fitzgerald in second place with 1.68meter jump.

In the long jump, David reached 6.16 meters for first, followed by Stephen Decatur’s James Uebel in second with 5.77 meters. Seahawk Joseph Field came in sixth with a 5.36-meter jump.

In the boys shot put, Seahawk sophomore Mason Lyons came in 13th with a 9.47-meter throw.

This is Lyon’s first year.

“It’s fun I just like to get out here and throw it,” he said.

It was obvious that the high tem-

perature was making its mark on the athletes as they competed. An out-ofbreath Brandon Bell said it had been much cooler all year and that he was not used to the heat after coming in second in the boys 4-by-800 with teammates Ethan Justice, Ethan Cowder and Ethan Rhode. Missing first place by just under 6 seconds, Bell said, “I just like to win.”

Bell placed second in the 3,200 meter with a 11:17.94 minutes.

The lady Seahawks scored 101 points to tie with James M Bennett for third place over all in the Bayside South Championships. Parkside scored 173 for a commanding first place. Coming in second was Washington high school with 107.

Seahawk runner Lotus Wise scored another hat trick. She ran the 400-meter with a time 1:00.15 minutes. She also won the long jump with 4.70-meters. Wise also took first place in the triple jump, where she covered the distance of 10.41 meters. She came in second in the ladies 200 meter with 27.11.

Seahawk junior Amber Marshal won the 3,200 meter with a time of 12:52.74 minutes. Her season best and personal record in the 3,200 meter was 12:28.34.

Next Thursday, May 9, the Seahawks on to the Bayside Championship meet at the Viking Stadium in Cambridge South Dorchester County.

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Decatur’s Solomon David won his second meet in a row in both the long jump and high jump on April 30 during the Bayside South Division Championship.

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DECATUR SENIORS CELEBRATED

During last week’s game against Cambridge, Stephen Decatur’s varsity boys lacrosse team recognized its graduating players with a special Senior Night. The seniors celebrated during Senior Night recognitions were, pictured above left with their families, Matthew Beck, Tanner Haley, Philip Mason, Aiden Nguyen, Evan Oglesby and Tony Vazquez, who is not pictured. On senior night, the Seahawks crushed Cambridge, 24-1. On the season, as of Thursday, Decatur stands at 9-2 on the season with the only losses coming to Easton, 9-8, and Sts. Peter and Paul, 9-5. A highlight of the season was a 14-11 win over Kent Island on April 19. In the victory over the defending state champions, sophomore attackman John Fohner led the way with five goals and senior Oglesby chipped in a hat trick.

Freshman goalie steps up during two big Prep wins

By Bruce C. Walls Contributing Writer

(May 3, 2024) Last Monday morning, Worcester Prep senior Connor Ferguson was on his way to school when the first signs of flu pangs started. Despite a slightly elevated fever, Ferguson continued on. By mid-day Ferguson’s symptoms had worsened to the point he had to be sent home.

“[This] put pressure on freshman Gavin Sutherland to have to step up, on short notice, and start in his first varsity lacrosse game,” Coach Drew Haugh said. “Gavin rose to the challenge, and stood tall, in shutting down the Delmar offense.”

Sutherland added, “I was surprised at first and then you know, I kind of liked it and then I just did my thing.”

Haugh said Sutherland finished the game with 12 saves, many from

point blank range, “to dash any hopes of the opposing team to make a run.”

After the game, Sutherland was presented the game ball from Athletic Director Mike Grosso, capping off his first varsity win.

“The defense held Delmar to zero goals in the first and third quarters,” Haugh said. “Senior Baylor Hoen, junior Owen West, and sophomore Ansh Batra battened down the hatches with numerous takeaways.”

Worcester Prep’s lead scorer was junior attackman Ryan Mann who scored five goals and one assist.

Freshman attackman Karrigan Russell-Wood added three goals and two assists. Sophomore Dawson Davis handled the majority of the team’s face offs and managed the game well.

At midfield, senior Dylan McGovern, scored the first two goals of the game. McGovern plays many roles for the Mallards. He can face off and

leads the team in ground balls. McGovern plays offense, defense, man up and man down and is the Mallards best player between the lines. He rarely comes off the field.

Rounding out the scoring was junior Jack Lynch, tallying one goal and one assist. Long stick midfielder, junior Lucas Nicastro, scored his second goal in as many games and fellow long stick midfielder, senior Cole Campbell had an assist to RusselWood. Sophomore Max Carpenter added three assists.

The Mallards have won three straight. On Tuesday, Worcester Prep jumped out early against Sussex Academy leading 8-2 at halftime.

The Mallards held the Seahawks scoreless in the third quarter, scoring three goals of their own, taking an 112 lead into the final stanza.

The final score was 13-5, in favor of WPS. Senior Dylan McGovern led the Mallards in scoring, with three goals and three assists.

“Dylan is a do it all lacrosse player,” Haugh said. “He picked up multiple ground balls throughout the game. Dylan was called upon to take a number of face offs, he played extra

man offense and man down defense, using a short stick and a long stick. Dylan was a clearing machine, running the ball coast to coast throughout the game and taking away the ball numerous times from his opponent.”

Junior Ryan Mann had three goals and two assists and freshman Karrigan Russell-Wood had two goals and two assists.

Junior Jack Lynch, the Mallards left-handed attackman, had a break out game, scoring a hat trick, burying three goals in the back of the net. Carpenter had another three assists, distributing the wealth to Jack Lynch, Dylan McGovern, and Ryan Mann.

“Max is a ‘grinder’, picking up many groundballs, playing hard nose short stick defense, and is on the mark with his numerous assists,” Haugh said.

Defensively, Worcester Prep’s close defense was in lock down mode throughout the game. Senior Baylor Hoen, junior Owen West, and sophomore Ansh Batra had many takeaways and clears by game’s end. Sutherland had 11 saves in goal filling in for Ferguson.

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Freshman goalie Gavin Sutherland, coming off the bench for the second consecutive game due to the senior starter being ill, blocks a shot against Sussex Academy Tuesday.

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Senior Dylan McGovern powers through a crowd for a ground ball in last week’s road win over Gunston.

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FLOUNDER FISHING PICKING UP

With the weather warming comes a gradual increase in the water temperatures in the coastal bays watershed. As the spring season continues, flounder fishing is showing signs of improving. Above, left, Captain Jason Mumford of Lucky Break Charters put some smiles on this couple’s faces with four keeper flounder on a recent two-hour trip. Above right, Erin Cowder landed a 20-inch flattie behind Assateague Island.

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One year after its inception, Worcester Prep’s swimming team earned an Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) title. In February of 2023, the Mallards Swim Team made its debut at the Varsity Swimming Inaugural ESIAC Conference Meet, where the team displayed great talent from the jump. Only one year later, WPS upper school swim team members Gabriella Damouni, Jude Damouni, Mia Jaoude, Mia Lovitt, Will Wells and Jack Wells have been selected to join the All-Conference team.