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Demolition Cleanup, Not Chemical Spill, Is Keeping Berlin’s Heron Park Closed

Former Baseball Player Brings Story To Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

Worcester Records Modest Assessment Gains; Wicomico’s Values Soar 11%

New Year Brings More Merchants, Relocations For Berlin Main Street

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BERLIN – When property owners across much of the Lower Shore get their property reassessment notices in the mail this week, most will find their values have increased since the last reassessment three years ago and some more so than others.

The State Department of Assessment and Taxation (SDAT) on Tuesday announced the results of the triennial assessment of residential and commercial real estate values across Maryland and the news was particularly good statewide with an average increase of around 9%. On the Lower Shore, properties in Worcester County’s Group 2 reassessment area lagged behind the state average, coming in at a combined 4.7%, while Wicomico far exceeded the statewide average increase, coming in at a combined 11%.

Each year, about one third of the residential and commercial properties across the state are reassessed and assigned new values that are used to determine property tax amounts. This year, properties in the Group 2 areas were reassessed as part of a rotating system in which the entire state is not reassessed in a single year. The Group 2 properties were last reassessed in 2017 and the new assessments announced this week represent the values as of Jan. 1, 2020.

Statewide, residential properties in Group 2 areas saw their values increased by an average of 9%, or just about the same increase realized during the last reassessment three years ago. Residential properties in Maryland saw their values increase by an average of 7%, while commercial properties saw their values increase by an average of over 13%.

“All 23 counties and Baltimore City experienced an increase in residential and commercial properties for the second consecutive year, which is a good indicator the market remains strong and growth is steady,” said SDAT Director Michael Higgs. “I want to thank all of the Department’s real property assessors throughout Maryland for the hard work and dedication they have displayed this year to ensure that Maryland’s properties continue to be assessed fairly and uniformly. As part of our Tax Credit Awareness Campaign, each reassessment notice includes information about the Homeowners’ and Homestead Tax Credits, which save Marylanders more than $260 million in taxes each year.”

Like all other counties in Maryland, Worcester is divided into three assessment areas with residential and commercial properties reassessed every three years. This year, Group 2 was reassessed in Worcester. Group 2 includes much of the south end of the county including Snow Hill, Pocomoke, Girdletree and Stockton, for example.

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Demolition Work Cleanup Next Step For Berlin Park

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Town officials remain committed to cleaning up Heron Park so it can be reopened to the public.

While chemicals from the spill that occurred in June have been cleaned up, debris from building demolition at the site still needs to be removed. Officials are currently exploring potential ways to pay for that work.

“Early in the year, we’ll finish the Heron Park cleanup,” Mayor Gee Williams said. “It may not be one fell swoop but I think it’s something that can be accomplished.”

A contractor was in the midst of demolishing several obsolete buildings at the 60-acre park in June when a chemical spill was identified. The town spent more than $260,000 on cleanup of the spill but will need to spend more money to remove the debris from the interrupted demolition work. Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said he’d be sharing information with elected officials on that in the near future.

“We’ll have to see what they want to do,” he said this week.

Fleetwood said that while he’d heard citizens refer to the chemical spill as the reason the park remained closed, he stressed that was not the case.

“There are no known chemicals down

Berlin’s Heron Park has been closed to the public since last June after a chemical spill.

there,” he said.

The park is closed, he said, because of the rebar and concrete remnants that remain on site since the demolition work was interrupted.

“It’s an accident waiting to happen,” he said, adding that while those areas were cordoned off the council, in an effort to err on the side of caution, had decided to close the park altogether.

Fleetwood said he was currently exploring funding options for the cleanup, which he expects to cost around $44,500. He said the town had saved several loads of dirt re-

moved from the nearby submerged gravel wetland project to use as backfill once the debris was removed from the park.

Fleetwood confirmed that the town had yet to hear from the Maryland Department of the Environment and the Environmental Protection Agency, both of which are investigating the chemical spill.

In spite of the setbacks encountered in 2019, Williams remains optimistic about the park’s future. He envisions half of the property being used passively and half of the property

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being developed commercially.

“It may be able to accommodate a variety of uses that will produce income for the town,” he said.

Though the town is still working on cleaning up the site, Williams says improving any piece of property takes time and money.

“One of the things I’ve learned here is when something takes a while to do a lot of people have trouble with having the patience it takes to take on a major project…,” he said. “If everything could have been done in three years everybody’d be jumping for joy.”

Ocean City Files Petition To Intervene For Wind Farm Hearing

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – With a Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) hearing planned on the height of the proposed wind turbines off the resort coast, Ocean City last week filed a petition seeking to guarantee a seat at the table.

Last month, the PSC released an order opining the proposed dramatic changes in the wind turbine heights for two approved offshore wind projects off the Ocean City coast warranted revisiting and scheduled a public hearing for Jan. 18. Last Monday, the Town of Ocean City filed an official petition to intervene in the hopes it will be deemed an official party of record during the proceedings.

“Ocean City requests that it be permitted to intervene on this proceeding and enjoy all rights of a party,” the petition reads. “The inquiry into the impact of the larger turbines involves issues of paramount importance to the town of Ocean City, as the turbines will be located off the coast of Ocean City.

Ocean City will be directly affected by the decision and has a direct interest in the proceeding.”

In 2017, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) approved two offshore wind energy projects off the coast of Ocean City. Technically, the PSC awarded Offshore Renewable

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Energy Credits (ORECs) to the two companies seeking to develop wind farms off the coast of the resort including the US Wind project and the Skipjack project. The awarding of ORECs was a necessary first step in what has become a lengthy approval process.

However, with advancements in technology, the height of the proposed turbines has increased exponentially since the original PSC approval in 2017, prompting Ocean City officials and the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) to request a re-opening of the original approval proceedings. For example, Orsted’s Skipjack project has now committed to using 12-megawatt wind turbines described as the “world’s largest offshore wind turbine.”

For its part, US Wind has not finalized a decision on the turbines proposed for its project, although the company has stated publicly and in written correspondence to the PSC it is considering turbines considerably larger than the four-megawatt units first proposed including, potentially, the same 12-megawatt turbines chosen by the Skipjack project. However, US Wind has also said going with the larger model would allow the company

to reduce the number of turbines by half from 64 to 32, which, in turn, would give the company more leeway in the distance the turbines would be constructed from the shoreline.

In the petition to intervene, Ocean City asserts it has an innate sense of the potential impact of the increased turbine sizes on the resort, a position not easily presented by a third party or by the town acting only as a disconnected party.

“The massive increase in the turbine size would profoundly change the Ocean City viewscape and create serious economic, natural and environmental harm to Ocean City and the surrounding environs,” the petition reads. “No other party in this matter can adequately represent Ocean City’s interests or express the impact that the use of supersized turbines will have on its viewscape and economy.

Ocean City can provide relevant and material information concerning issues relative to the proceeding.”

Ocean City officials applauded the PSC’s order last month establishing a public hearing on the proposed wind turbine heights. From the beginning, Ocean City has not opposed clean and renewable offshore wind energy proj-

ects, but has continually voiced concern about the distance of the proposed turbines from the resort coast and the potential impact on the viewshed, tourism and even property values.

When the larger size of the proposed turbines, resort officials urged the PSC to reopen the two approvals and hold a public hearing, a request that was granted in part and denied in part. The public hearing is scheduled for Jan. 18 somewhere on the Eastern Shore in a place and at a time yet to be determined.

It's important to note the PSC order does recognize the increased size of the proposed turbines for both projects warranted a new public hearing thismonth. It’s also important to note the original approvals for the two ORECs was based on the “best technology available.”

However, while Ocean City was celebrating the order last week, the PSC cautioned the ensuing public hearing in January will be limited in scope to issues germane to turbine size and the commission would not revisit the original OREC approvals for the two projects. Essentially, the public hearing will revisit the turbine heights proposed when the PSC approved the two projects in 2017, but its scope will not include an overall review of the approvals for the US Wind and Skipjack projects.

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Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast To Feature Strawberry

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OCEAN CITY – Community members are encouraged to start the new year on a positive note by attending the annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in Ocean City this month.

On Jan. 10, the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, along with its participating community sponsors, will host the 2020 Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel in Ocean City.

For nearly 30 years, the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast has served as an uplifting event where community members – including residents, elected officials, church congregations, local police and fire departments, the business community, educators and nonprofit organizers – can come together for an inspiring message.

“We do this because we want to have a positive start to the new year and share a positive message,” Lisa Layfield, events director for the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, said.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Darryl Strawberry, a former Major League Baseball (MLB) right fielder whose career highlights include four World Series championship titles and nine MLB All-Star Game appearances.

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1990s, Strawberry was one of the most notable home-run hitters in the game.

He was named the 1983 Topps All-Star Rookie of the Year, the 1983 National League Rookie of the Year and the 1988 National League Home Run Leader. He also earned two National League Silver Slugger awards and the National League Slugging Percentage Leader designation in 1988.

Strawberry, however, also had his fair share of challenges.

A description of this year’s keynote speaker reads, “A baseball legend, he was at the top of his MLB game in the 80s and 90s, winning a World Series with the New York Mets and three with the New York Yankees. But life took a different turn after baseball. Drug abuse, house arrest and rehab were just the beginning. Today Strawberry is an ordained minister and Christian

speaker with a story that is filled with truth, hope and inspiration.”

Layfield said Strawberry’s hour-long presentation is a story of redemption.

“Darryl has a really amazing story,” she said. “It’s not really about his baseball career so much as it is about his battle with addiction and his recovery.

It’s definitely a story that inspires people and shows people that there is hope. Unfortunately, everyone knows of someone who is battling addiction.

His message is much needed in the time in which we are living.”

The 2020 Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will be held on Friday, Jan. 10, in the Crystal Ballroom of the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel. Check-in will take place from 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., and the event will begin promptly at 8 a.m.

Ticket are on sale now for $20 each or $300 per sponsor table, which in-

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cludes 10 tickets and sponsor recognition on the table and in the program.

This year’s community sponsors include Bayshore Development/Jolly Roger Amusements, Bank of Ocean City, Farmers Bank of Willards, Carrabba’s and Mountaire Farms.

“It is through our sponsors that we are able to bring speakers to Ocean City,” Layfield said.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.oceancity.org or by visiting the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, located on the corner of Route 50 and Route 707 in West Ocean City.

For more information, contact Lisa Layfield at 410-213-0144, ext. 104.

“We always want it to be something that inspires people at the beginning of each year …,” she said. “It’s quite an experience to be able to meet him.

He’s very excited about coming here.”

Topless Plaintiffs Want Officials Out As Expert Witnesses

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MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Who is best suited to gauge public sensibilities could become the key in the ongoing civil suit challenging Ocean City’s topless ordinance after the plaintiffs in the case last week filed a motion to exclude the town’s elected officials from testifying as witnesses.

Two weeks ago, Ocean City officials filed a motion for summary judgment in the civil suit filed against the resort in 2018 challenging an ordinance that prohibits women from going topless in the same public areas where men are allowed to go shirtless.

On the same day, the plaintiffs in the case filed a motion to exclude Mayor Rick Meehan and Council Secretary Mary Knight from testifying as expert

witnesses.

From the beginning, Ocean City officials have contended the notion of allowing female toplessness offends the sensibilities of most residents and visitors to the family-oriented resort. In a hearing on the plaintiffs’ request for a preliminary injunction last December, resort officials presented evidence of hundreds of emails, letters and phone calls bearing out that sentiment. Ocean City has contended the Mayor and Council, as leaders and residents of the resort, have an innate understanding of the public’s sensibilities on the topless issue.

However, the plaintiffs seek to exclude Meehan and Knight from testifying, asserting the elected officials lack the qualifications to accurately gauge public opinion on the toplessness.

“Neither Mayor Richard Meehan

nor Councilmember Mary Knight are qualified to render expert opinions regarding the public’s sensibilities,” the motion reads.

The plaintiffs’ motion attempts to differentiate who is best suited to gauge the public’s sentiments on the female topless issue. Is it Meehan, who was first elected to the council in 1985 and served for 16 years as council president and as mayor since 2006? Is it Knight, who has served on the council since 2006 and often mans the Boardwalk information booth and interacts with thousands of visitors during the summer? Or is the plaintiffs’ expert witness Dr. Debra Herbenick, professor and director of the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University-Bloomington, more qualified to testify on the public’s changing perspectives on female top-

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In 2016, Chelsea Eline sought an opinion from the Town of Ocean City and its police department on the legality of female toplessness. The town and the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) then sought the opinion of the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office.

In turn, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office, uncertain of the interpretation of Maryland’s indecency statutes, sought the opinion of the state’s Attorney General on the issue.

For several months, Eline and her advocates, along with the Town of Ocean City and the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office, eagerly awaited the Attorney General’s opinion. In June 2017, with the Attorney General’s Office still pending, the Mayor and Council passed an emergency ordinance prohibiting the practice. About seven months later, a formal complaint was filed in U.S. District Court.

Last December, Meehan, Knight and Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director CEO Melanie Pursel testified during a hearing on a requested preliminary injunction asserting female toplessness in public areas such as the beach and Boardwalk went against the public’s sensibilities.

The plaintiff’s lone witness at that hearing was Herbenick, who testified at length about the changing public sensibilities regarding female bare-chestedness in public. Last December 20, U.S. District Court Judge James Bredar ruled against the preliminary injunction that would have, if approved, allowed women to go topless where men can while the larger case runs its course.

With the motion filed last week, the plaintiffs allege Meehan and Knight should be excluded from testifying as expert witnesses because they lack the training and expertise to qualify.

“Mayor Richard Meehan admits that he does not have specialized training related to measuring the public’s sensibilities,” the motion reads. “The mayor admits that his only qualifications to opine on the public’s sensibilities is that he was elected, has lived in Ocean City and listens to what people bring to his attention. Councilmember Mary Knight admits that she does not hold a degree that would qualify her to opine on the public’s sensibilities.”

The motion continues, “… approximately 150 of the 8,007,800 residents and visitors complained by email or telephone about the prospects of females being permitted to be barechested in public. Emails that may have been sent to a councilmember only that were against the ordinance were not preserved by Ocean City.

Ocean City claims that an estimated 300 to 500 people complained in person to members of the council, but cannot estimate how many. Ocean City cannot establish that the people who complained were a representative sample of the 8,007,800 people who live in or visit Ocean City.”

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FROM PAGE 4 areas of West Ocean City and down the Route 611 corridor to South Point. The assessment groups in Worcester are divided as evenly as possible with Group 1 including Berlin, Ocean Pines and much of the north end of the county and Group 3 representing all of Ocean City as a stand-alone area because of the density and number of property accounts in the resort.

In the latest reassessment released this week, Worcester’s Group 2 did see an overall increase from the last reassessment in 2017, but lagged behind

the statewide average. In Worcester, the total number of residential properties reassessed saw their values increase from $2.2 billion in 2017 to $2.3 billion in 2020, representing an increase of 4.4%, or about half of the statewide average of 9%.

The value of commercial properties in Worcester’s reassessment area went from $589 million in 2017 to $624 million in 2020, representing an increase of 6%, which still lagged behind the statewide average. Combined, Worcester’s residential and commercial property value increased from $2.8

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billion to $2.9 billion, representing an overall increase of 4.7%. Nonetheless, property values in Worcester’s Group 2 reassessment area increased by around $1 billion, which should bode well for the county in terms of property tax revenue increases at budget time.

Over in Wicomico County, properties in the Group 2 reassessment areas saw their values increase by a combined 11%, second in the state only to Montgomery County, which saw its values increase by 13%.

Wicomico County was one of only three counties statewide to see their

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In Wicomico, the double-digit overall increase was driven largely by gains on the commercial side. Residential property values in Wicomico increased from $1.7 billion to $1.8 billion, representing an increase of 6.3%. However, commercial property values increased from $791 million to $963 million, representing an increase of 21.7%. The 21.7% percent gain in commercial property values in Wicomico was by far the largest gain in the state. The next closest was Anne Arundel County, which saw its commercial property values increase by 17%.

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

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BERLIN – With an uptick in reported influenza activity, officials are encouraging community members to wash their hands, cover their coughs and get their flu shot.

With the 2019-2020 flu season well underway, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week reported that all regions of the country are seeing elevated levels of flu-like illness.

Most of this year’s flu activity is being

attributed to influenza B/Victoria viruses, which CDC officials say is unusual for this time of year.

This strain appears to be the main culprit in reported flu cases throughout Maryland as well, according to a report issued by the Maryland Department of Health last week. The state agency has reported widespread influenza activity and high levels of influenza-like illness.

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“The flu shot is the best measure to take to help prevent the flu,” Nursing Program Manager Kristy Kagan said.

“Flu vaccinations are available from primary medical providers, pediatricians, pharmacies and the Worcester County Health Department.”

Kagan said this year’s vaccine protects against four different strains of the flu, including the influenza B strains that are most common this year.

“A lot of the flu vaccines available now are a quadrivalent vaccine, which protects against two A strains and two B strains,” she said, “and there are some trivalent vaccines that cover two A strains and one B strain.”

Health department officials say flu activity typically peaks between December and February, but reiterated it was not too late to receive a flu shot.

“Even in the years the efficacy of the flu vaccine isn’t great, there have been studies that have shown getting the flu shot still gives people protection and causes less severe illness,” Kagan said.

Kagan added that people cannot get the flu from the vaccine.

“It takes about two weeks for you to build up the antibodies that help protect you from the flu,” she said. “Sometimes people get the flu shot and get the flu … Most likely what happens is you come into contact with someone

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who’s sick and didn’t realize you were starting to incubate the flu virus.”

Officials said people can prevent the spread of flu by covering their coughs and washing their hands with soap and water and alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

“Handwashing, handwashing, handwashing,” Kagan said. “For anything, whether it’s the flu or any other contagious infection, handwashing is one of the best ways to help prevent it.”

Kagan also encouraged individuals who think they may have the flu to contact their primary care provider. Symptoms include a fever over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, cough, sore throat, vomiting, body aches, chills, fatigue and stuffy or runny nose.

“If you are sick, stay home,” she said.

“If you know of people being sick, stay away.”

Public Affairs Officer Travis Brown said community vaccinations are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through the Worcester County Health Department.

Appointments are strongly encouraged to avoid delays, but walk-ins will be accepted.

To schedule an appointment, call the Snow Hill Health Department at 410-632-1100, the Berlin Health Center at 410-629-0164, or the Pocomoke Health Center at 410-957-2005.

“It is circulating,” Kagan said. “It’s flu season, and it’s out there.”

hearing ahead For new project close to Berlin

January 3, 2020

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – County leaders are set to consider a rezoning request that would allow for the development of 18 acres of farmland on Route 50.

The Worcester County Commissioners will host a public hearing on the proposed rezoning of property at the intersection of Route 50 and Route 346 on Jan. 21. The rezoning would allow Ernest Gerardi’s M&G Land LLC to move forward with plans for a convenience store and other commercial uses on the site. Attorney Joe Moore, citing the property’s location and irregular shape, told the Worcester County Planning Commission this fall he believed the current agricultural zoning was a mistake.

“The planning commission unanimously agreed with our position,” he said.

The commission voted 5-0 in October to forward the rezoning request on to the Worcester County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation.

The commissioners will now host a public hearing on the request Jan. 21.

While the hearing will provide members of the public with an opportunity to share their views on the proposed rezoning, Moore will also have the chance to make his case. In an interview this week, he said he planned to make a few key points during his presentation. He said the property, located on the triangular piece of land currently home to a “Welcome to Berlin” sign, was the first entrance to a Worcester County municipality that motorists came across if they were traveling from Wicomico County toward Ocean City.

He added that the property’s irregular shape and the fact that it was bounded by highways on two sides and an electrical substation on the other made it inappropriate for agricultural use. Instead, his client wants it to serve as a gateway into Berlin. Though Gerardi initially approached the town about annexation, the two parties were not able to come to agreement. That’s when Gerardi began pursuing a county rezoning instead.

Moore said the property had been included as a site for future development in local planning documents.

“We are in the county’s growth area,” he said.

He added that the property wasn’t suitable for residential development because of its proximity to the electric substation.

“It’s too close to that significantly industrial property to be utilized for residential use,” he said.

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Dolle’s Plans To Open First Berlin Location This Spring

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BERLIN – The famed fudge, saltwater taffy and caramel popcorn of Dolle’s Candyland will soon be available in downtown Berlin.

Less than a year after expanding with a West Ocean City location, Dolle’s Candyland will expand again with a shop on Main Street in Berlin.

Co-owner Anna Dolle Bushnell hopes the shop, which will be just south of A Little Bit Sheepish, will be open by mid-April.

“We want to make it seem like Dolle’s has always been in Berlin,” Bushnell said. “We want the look and feel of an old-fashioned candy store.”

The Berlin shop will be the fifth Dolle’s location in Worcester County.

Since Bushnell and her brother took over Dolle’s operations in 2000, they’ve worked to expand the family business.

While most products are made at the flagship store on Wicomico Street and the Boardwalk, Dolle’s also has locations on 67th Street, 120th Street and

Dolle’s Candyland’s fifth location will be coming to Berlin’s Main Street, and The Dusty Lamb will be taking over the Yuppy Puppy’s site.

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in West Ocean City.

Ivy Wells, Berlin’s economic and

community development director, said she was thrilled that the newest

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Dolle’s location would be in Berlin.

“I worked with Anna and Dolle’s a few years ago about a Berlin location and I’m so happy that it finally worked out for them,” Wells said. “Berlin is truly becoming a culinary destination and the sweetest place on the Eastern Shore.”

Bushnell said she’d been encouraged by various people to bring a shop to Berlin and an opportunity came up within the last month. After viewing the small space in the former PNC Bank building, Bushnell told the property owner she’d let him know her decision within 24 hours.

“I think I called him back within 15 minutes,” she said. “It just felt right.”

Bushnell is looking forward to using some remnants of Dolle’s early days to decorate the shop in Berlin.

“We have a lot of antiques from Dolle’s we will be able to show in that kind of space,” she said.

While the new store will be different from existing Dolle’s locations, shoppers will still be able to buy the products they’ve come to love.

“They can look to us for all of our classics,” she said. “We’ll focus on chocolate but they’ll be able to get taffy and popcorn.”

A few other storefronts are expecting new tenants in the new year as well. The Dusty Lamb will be moving into the former location of Yuppy Puppy on Main Street.

Wells said several businesses were interested in the William Street location currently occupied by Dusty Lamb.

She pointed out that many shops have found success by starting in small spaces in Berlin and moving into larger more prominent locations after a few years. Heart of Gold Kids, World of Toys and Uncle Jon’s Soap are just a few examples.

“Over the last five years so many of the businesses that started in small locations have done so well they’ve expanded,” Wells said. “It just shows the success of our downtown business community.”

Event Aims To Spotlight ‘Spectacular’ Winter Birding

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BERLIN – The 2020 Winter Delmarva Birding Weekend will host hundreds of nature enthusiasts to the shore Jan. 24-26 for a near-shore maritime boat cruise, waterfowl, seal and eagle-watching trips and jaunts through some pristine habitats in Delaware and Maryland.

Interested individuals are encouraged to sign up early for a trip or two on the award-winning weekend at www.DelmarvaBirding.com. Organizers have again planned an exciting schedule of field trips to showcase Delmarva's incredible diversity of winter wildlife.

“This event is so popular,” said guide and event co-organizer Jim Rapp. “Folks all over the East Coast are starting to realize just how much nature is still thriving in winter on Delmarva.”

Harlequin ducks, eiders, purple sandpipers, falcons and more than 25 species of duck, goose and swan are on full display in the mid-Atlantic for about four months a year. More than 100 species were tallied in 2019 during the winter weekend. Seals are a huge draw, too, for the Lewes Boat Tour with some 65 harbor and gray seals seen during one of our winter 2019 trips. The boat has a warm and cozy interior.

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shore, the walking tours and boat trips accommodate visitors from the curious nature lover to fowl fanatics. Last year, birdwatchers from more than a dozen states flocked to the winter event.

“We enjoy such an abundance of bird species in winter and spring that it just made sense to host winter birding trips,” said Worcester County Tourism Director Lisa Challenger.

“Most folks have no idea how spectacular the winter birding is down here,” said Rapp. “The sheer number of bald eagles and ducks is mind boggling. We host the event on the weekend between the NFL playoffs and the Super Bowl, so we hope you'll get off the couch, bundle up, and get outside.

Eagles and ravens are best seen outdoors."

The Delmarva Peninsula is one of the country's premier birding areas, thanks to an extensive variety of habitat protected by coastal parks, refuges, and wildlife management areas. More than 400 bird species have been recorded in the region and some weekend tallies have topped 200 species.

Participants recount the event in terms of experiences rather than simply observing birds – thousands of snow geese lifting off a farm field, a majestic bald eagle soaring over the marsh, long-tailed ducks bobbing on the waves at the inlets or the lazy nap of a seal on the Delaware Bay breakers. An outdoor experience is the true draw.

“Delaware is teeming with bird species in winter,” said Southern Delaware Tourism Director Scott Thom-

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as. “And this is a great place to experience them.”

If seeing so many bird species isn't enough, participants should feel even better knowing that they’ve helped Delmarva's birds by promoting birding and habitat conservation. Birders, both novice and experienced, make an important statement about the economic value of birds and their habitats through the money they spend in local hotels, restaurants and shops.

Last fall, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan issued an acclaimed Transactional Tourism Award to the popular event.

Sponsors for the event include Worcester County Tourism, Boardwalk Hotel Group, Jolly Roger Amusement Park, the Delmarva Almanac, and Southern Delaware Tourism.

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Decatur Alumna Feeling ‘Blessed To Live My Dream’

January 3, 2020

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur High School alumna Katerina Burton is no stranger to the classical music scene.

Currently based in New York City, recently she completed her graduate studies at The Juilliard School under the tutelage of Robert C. White, Jr. But since her time at Julliard, Burton – a 2012 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School – has established herself as a rising artist.

Last summer, for example, Burton made her debut as a Gerdine Young Artist with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, where she played the roles of Verna, Young Lovely and Evelyn in the world premiere of “Fire Shut Up In My Bones.”

“I actually didn’t even get to go to my own graduation because I got hired as a Gerdine Young Artist with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis,” she said. “It’s a summer opera festival, and I was hired to do a brand-new world premiere opera by Terence Blanchard called ‘Fire Shut Up In My Bones.’ It completely changed my life.”

Burton said one of her passions is community outreach. At Julliard, for example, she was selected to be a Fellow at the Gluck Community Service Fellowship. And in December, she returned to Opera Theatre of Saint Louis to complete an artists-in-residence program, during which she and other performers traveled to schools, hospitals, senior living facilities and other venues.

“This is some of my favorite work to do because the thing is some of these people don’t have the means to buy a ticket, to head to Carnegie Hall, or The Met, or Alice Tully Hall,” she said.

“That’s not what opera is. It’s not just for the upper classes, it’s for everyone.”

Burton said that belief is carried out in her newest engagement at The Metropolitan Opera in New York City.

In September, she was hand-selected as an ensemble member for the new production of Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess,” which is making Met history with its sell-out performances.

“This is a historic production, and it means so much to me because it is specifically for a black cast,” she said.

“Our industry right now is trying to be more inclusive and it’s important that we see more black singers and more people of color in opera. Representation is so important.”

Burton said the show is currently on break, but will resume in early January.

“Every single show has been sold out and I think we actually broke some records in Met history,” she said.

“They’ve added three shows that weren’t originally scheduled, so now I’ll be doing ‘Porgy and Bess’ until Feb. 15.”

Following her time at The Met, Burton said she will be returning to Opera Theatre of Saint Louis for a role in “Die Fledermaus.”

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She said she is also auditioning for several Young Artist programs.

“A Young Artist program can be a residency anywhere from one to maybe even three years,” she said. “You are basically in training. You are considered an up-and-coming professional, and you cover roles, so you become more comfortable on stage and recognize what it’s like to be a working professional opera singer.”

Burton said her interest in classical music and opera began at an early age. She explain- KATERINA BURTON ed that her mother was a competitive figure skater and would often perform to classical compositions.

“She would be skating to things like Carmen and classical songs,” she said. “Listening to her routines and the routines other skaters would do, I just loved that music. That’s where I got my love for classical music and opera.”

Burton said she started singing classically in high school. She credits local voice teacher Evonne Lee with introducing her to classical works and supporting her musical aspirations.

“She had a voice studio, and she’s the one who introduced me to art song and even arias,” she said. “She’s been a huge part of my life and a huge supporter from day one.”

Burton said it had always been her dream to be a professional singer. And now that she is, she said she hopes to one day pay it forward to the commu-

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nity that has given her so much.

“One of my long-term goals is to be able to come back to the Eastern Shore periodically and do master classes,” she said. “I would love to pass on whatever knowledge I have.”

Burton said she hopes her successes will inspire others to pursue their dreams.

“I’m so fortunate and blessed to live my dream and to make music and bring it to others,” she said. “Follow your dream and don’t be afraid to ask for help. The most wonderful thing I love about my hometown is that I always felt supported. I feel so lucky I had such supportive friends and community.”

Those interested can visit Burton’s website, www.katerinaburtonsoprano.com.

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SALISBURY – A request to transfer $125,000 from a department’s fund balance for the renovation of facilities at the Cedar Hill Marina will go before the county council for a budget amendment next month.

Last month, Pam Oland, deputy director of Wicomico County Parks, Recreation and Tourism, came before the Wicomico County Council in an open work session seeking an amendment to the fiscal year 2020 budget related to the renovation of bathroom facilities at the Cedar Hill Marina.

The initial project, which began in fiscal year 2019, called for the construction of small one-bedroom units that could be rented out for overnight stays at the marina. Plans also included the renovation of the existing bathrooms on the property.

Oland, however, said the project had since been pared down to only include the bathroom renovation.

“In discussion with the administration, we have decided that tiny houses are not best suited for that location, so those aren’t going to be considered,” she said. “We are pulling that out of this project, and the only thing we would like to do is renovate that bathroom.”

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Oland told the council the department was requesting $125,000 be transferred from the department’s fund balance to account for a budget shortfall.

“We looked at the overall facility there and the septic system is sufficient size for the use we are planning to attend, so we are not investing any money in upgrading the septic system,” she said. “When we bid this project out, it came in significantly higher than what we thought it would be.”

In fiscal year 2019, the department was awarded $45,000 in Program Open Space funding from the state and the county provided $60,000 for a total of $105,000 in funding for the bathroom renovation project.

But Oland explained that still left a shortfall in the account when the project was put out to bid. With the use of the department’s fund balance – generated from slip rentals at the marina – she said the Recreation and Parks division would have enough money to complete the bathroom, which she said was in desperate need of renovations.

“These monies had been generated over time from the fees associated with the boaters out at that facility,” she said. “So we are asking for those funds to be moved into this project to allow for this renovation.”

Oland noted that Cedar Hill Marina was the only county-owned boating facility with an existing bathroom. Council President Larry Dodd said he supported improvements to the building.

“It’s definitely needed because people from all over come to that marina and that’s what they see,” he said.

“That’s the image they think of with Wicomico County, so we do need to do something about it.”

Councilman John Cannon, however, said he was concerned that the project had increased from $75,000 to nearly $250,000.

“We found it disconcerting as well, honestly,” Oland replied. “We had gotten some estimates, and that’s how this number was created, the $75,000.

Unfortunately, we’ve had projects go both ways. We’ve come to you saying we’ve had savings. This is one where we don’t have savings. We have an additional need, and this is one way to fill that need without having to go to the general fund.”

Oland said the project will upgrade a facility that boaters use on a daily basis. The renovation would include improvements to the foundation and accessibility and new fixtures.

“Basically, the building is going to be stabilized and all the fixtures inside are going to be renovated, so the appearance of the building will no longer look like the age that it currently is,” she said. “It will look like a brand-new building without us building a brandnew building.”

With no further discussion, the council will consider the budget amendment at its next legislative session.

Volunteer Group Passes Milestone With 100th Job

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – A local nonprofit that performs critical home repairs for those in need completed its 100th project for the year in December.

Chesapeake Housing Mission (CHM) celebrated completion of its 100th project for the year on Dec. 7. The project was a wheelchair ramp for an elderly Fruitland woman.

“As the only organization providing critical home repair to low income residents in the lower four counties of Maryland, we are very proud of this amazing milestone,” said CHM Executive Director Don Taylor. “This has only been accomplished because of our local jurisdictions and CHM’s generous and supportive donors, sponsors, volunteers, staff, and partner agencies — all working together to take care of our fellow citizens.”

Chesapeake Housing Mission is a volunteer organization that was founded in 2009 by veterans of the Appalachian Service Project.

“We’d always do a local project to prepare students, to give them practical skills before the trip to Appalachia," CHM’s David Downes said in an interview this fall. "We decided we needed a more consistent presence locally.”

Since the group of volunteers founded CHM, more than 450 projects have been completed. The group builds a lot of wheelchair ramps but also helps with other home projects.

CHM receives referrals from area agencies such as MAC and the Worcester County Commission on Aging. Referrals ensure that the nonprofit is able to identify those with the greatest need.

“MAC has a longstanding and supportive relationship with Chesapeake Housing Mission,” said Patti Tingle, MAC’s executive director.

“CHM’s ability to harness volunteers and attract resources to support our communities’ frail, aging, disabled and veteran populations makes lifechanging impact for our rural underserved area.”

She said that seniors in today’s society were encouraged to “age in place.”

“That one place is most frequently their home, filled with a lifetime of memories and comfort,” she said.

“Many frail, low-income seniors are challenged to maintain their homes.

Safe entry and exit is critical and CHM helps make this possible. MAC is very grateful for the gap-filling assistance CHM provides.”

The Chesapeake Housing Mission’s 100th project was completed this fall in Fruitland.

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County Expands Hours For Adult Medical Day Services

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – Worcester County’s only adult medical daycare now offers expanded hours.

Worcester County Adult Medical Day Services is now open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. five days a week. The program, which is open to chronically ill, frail or impaired adults, provides individuals with a place to go so they’re not home alone.

“Having a place like adult medical daycare can help a family keep a loved one aging in place rather than having them go to a nursing home,” said Brandy Trader, program director and social worker for Worcester Adult Medical Day Services. “It’s definitely the more affordable way to go.”

Trader said the medical day service located in Snow Hill was the only one available in Worcester County. Licensed for 60 clients, the program is currently serving about 20 individuals.

Officials hope that the service’s recently extended hours will allow more people to take advantage of it.

“That helps for family members that are still working,” Trader said.

Though the program does offer some transportation, Trader said most clients were dropped off at the facility in the morning by their family members and picked up later in the day. While at

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the facility, they have access to medical care and typically a slate of activities to keep them engaged. There are crafts, exercises and field trips for attendees.

“It’s kind of like a senior center,” Trader said. “The difference is here we have staff trained to handle medical and cognitive needs.”

The program has a full-time nurse, a part-time nurse and three certified nursing assistants on staff. Trader said it provided the clients with additional

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“Here, they’re out of their home, they’re doing crafts, and the cost is significantly cheaper…,” she said. “They might not be up for a senior center but they still need to be engaged and have a social life.”

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North Ocean City Condo Owners Continue Dispute

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OCEAN CITY – What began last year as a dispute between a group of north-end condo owners and its elected board of directors has now apparently turned into one owner’s crusade against some of the board’s practices and the same board urging other owners to retaliate.

Last spring, a group of unit owners at the Ocean Place condominium along the beachfront between 145th and 146th streets filed a formal complaint with the Maryland Attorney General’s Office alleging the condo’s elected board of directors approved a $2.6 million renovation project at the condo building when the unit owners were led to believe the project would cost an estimated $1 million to $1.5 million.

According to the complaint filed with the Attorney General’s Office, the board told the unit owners the building’s waterproof façade, called external insulation finishing systems, or EIFS, needed to be replaced and that has not been in dispute. However, the initial group of unit owners who filed the complaint have contended the basic EIFS project with a cost of around $1.5 million has ballooned to a $2.6 million project approved by the board without the owners’ knowledge, according to the complaint filed with the Attorney General’s Office.

The project now includes replacing windows and balcony dividers, new railings, new signage, improved landscaping and other add-ons that have driven up the price. As a result, each unit is now being assessed anywhere from $18,000 to as much as $40,000 depending on the unit size and other factors. Some of the complaints have been resolved, but others remain active.

One unit owner in particular, Lisa Gundling, has continued the crusade with an active complaint with the Attorney General’s Office, but the complaints are causing the condo association’s legal fees to escalate. As a result, the condo board in its October newsletter urged the unit owners to “take action” against Gundling, urging her to cease her complaints which are driving up legal costs. For Gundling, the language in the newsletter appears threatening to her and tiptoes the line of bullying.

“Frankly, I find the board’s call for unit owners to unite against me threatening and intimidating,” she said. “I contacted the board on Dec. 5 to get to the bottom of this and to clarify their intent and I’ve contacted their attorney. However, I’ve received no responses and there has been no retraction of what I perceive to be a threat. I don’t live at my condo, but now I’m concerned for my safety and the safety of my property when I do visit.”

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According to the newsletter, the board’s legal expenses have continued to soar past the stated budgeted amount of $5,000 each year, or an amount believed to be appropriate for routine bylaw reviews and other rather mundane legal action.

“It became obvious to our board members at the October owners meeting and with the vote to cap our 2020 legal fees at $5,000 that most of you do not fully understand why we have had to incur such large legal expenses over this past year,” the newsletter reads. “We told everyone at the meeting that the only time we plan on consulting with our attorney in 2020, as far as we know, is when we will need his help with rewriting and updating our bylaws. However, what we don’t think everyone comprehends is the fact that most of these legal fees are completely out of our control.”

While the initial complaints originated with a group of unit owners, it now appears Gundling is out on a limb by herself to some degree. The board’s October newsletter even singles her out by name.

“Just since the October meeting alone, where we asked everyone to please stop this constant dissention and work together for the good of

Ocean Place, we have already incurred legal fees of several thousand dollars because of Lisa Gundling’s most recent complaints that she filed with the Maryland Attorney General’s Office,” the newsletter reads. “These complaints are forwarded to our attorney, whereas he is obligated to respond. This takes a great deal of his time, time for which we are all being billed. This money belongs to all of us.

It is not hers to spend as she pleases with no regard or concern for the rest of the owners’ wishes or the continuing costs.”

The next section of the board’s October newsletter includes an apparent call to action for the rest of the unit owners against Gundling, although it is a rather nonspecific call to action.

“It is the opinion of everyone involved that she has no intention of stopping this and she will continue to drain our funds unless we as owners make it clear that we will not tolerate this any longer and that she must stop wasting our money like this,” the newsletter reads. “If she continues in this manner, we will be unable to abide by the $5,000 cap on legal fees next year and it will not be our fault. It is up to all owners to make your voices heard. This must not be allowed to continue. If you don’t do this, then we

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are no longer responsible for what happens. We have done all that we can do and now it’s up to you.”

For Gundling, that leaves her with the decision to continue to pursue the complaints, or simply drop them in fear of retaliation.

“I’m also stuck between a rock and a hard place,” she said. “If I capitulate to the board’s demands and drop my Maryland Attorney General complaints against them, then I will essentially lose my rights as a Maryland consumer. However, if I continue with the consumer complaint process, then I risk possible physical harm or harassment from other owners who have been mobilized by the Ocean Place board. It’s a difficult situation.”

It’s important to note the board’s newsletter does not include a specific call to action or a specific form of retaliation. However, Gundling believes the language in the newsletter is threatening and aimed at stifling her complaints.

“When a board calls for owners to take action against me, what action are they suggesting aside from verbal or written harassment, or physical harm to me or my property?” she said.

“What other type of action is there under this circumstance?”

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First place winners at the Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club Miniature Golf Tournament was the team of, from left, Debbie Adams, Nancy Bradford, District Governor Bill Ferguson, Brenda Littleton and David Bradford. The club meets Wednesday evenings at 6 at the Residence Inn by Marriott.

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Worcester County NAACP President Ivory Smith, right, received the 2019 Citizen of the Year Award from Omega Psi Pi Fraternity Inc. He is pictured with Dawn LaRue-White, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Chapter, who nominated Smith. Smith is active in his community as president of both the Worcester County NAACP and Worcester County Classified Employees. He is also a Lay Leader for his church.

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Though the project is aimed at improving water quality more than minimizing flooding, Fleetwood said some area residents said they had seen a difference in drainage.

“I have heard positive things,” he said.

Excavation of the submerged gravel wetland on town-owned property between Burley Oak Brewing Co. and the Maryland Coast Dispatch office began in October. The project has long been on the town’s stormwater priority list but failed to get underway in early 2019 when officials determined there was a funding shortfall.

While the town had a $75,000 grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust and $45,500 in town funds budgeted for the work, cost estimates came in at $175,000. The project was finally able to move forward in August, when the Maryland Coastal Bays Program offered to make up the funding shortfall.

Goody Hill Groundworks was hired to handle the work, which involved digging a large hole and then backfilling it with stone, soil and piping. Excess soil was taken across the street to Heron Park, where it’s expected to be used as small demolition sites throughout the park are cleaned up.

The dilapidated fence around the wetland’s perimeter was also removed.

Fleetwood said he was pleased with how the construction process had gone. He said he’d been advised by some passersby that the wetland wasn’t working, as it wasn’t full of standing water.

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Local Homeless Man Stomped For Vodka

January 3, 2020

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY – An Ocean City man was arrested and charged with first-degree assault last week after allegedly stomping a local homeless man on the Boardwalk and stealing his bottle of vodka.

Around 7:15 p.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a residence on North Division Street for a reported theft that had already occurred. The officer arrived and met with the victim, a local homeless individual who had recently fallen into ill health and was physically disabled.

The victim told police he was lying on the ground and covered with a blanket due to the extreme cold near the comfort station on the Boardwalk at Caroline Street. The victim told police there was a plastic bottle of vodka on the ground next to him, according to police reports. The victim told police while he was lying under the blanket, he was approached by Walter Everett, 57, of Ocean City. OCPD officers are familiar with Everett from numerous run-ins on assault cases.

The victim told police he poked his head out from under the blanket and observed the man he knew only as “Walt.” According to police reports, Everett told the victim “give me that [expletive deleted] bottle” and angrily kicked an aluminum can at the victim, striking him. According to police reports, the victim told Everett to leave him alone and that he only wanted to sleep.

The victim reportedly told police Everett kicked him in the left side of his face three times. When the victim looked out from under the blanket, Everett was reportedly walking north on the Boardwalk carrying the plastic bottle of vodka. Officers examined the victim and found his pupils were uneven and dilated. Ocean City EMS responded to the scene to evaluate the victim.

Ocean City EMS determined the victim needed to be transported to Atlantic General Hospital for further evaluation because his injuries were severe and could signify nerve damage or a brain bleed. However, the victim refused any EMS treatment.

Meanwhile, the OCPD officer located Everett crossing Philadelphia Avenue between 15th and 16th streets carrying a plastic bottle of vodka. According to police reports, Everett admitted taking the bottle from the victim, but denied any physical altercation. Based on the evidence, Everett was arrested and charged with first-degree assault and other charges related to the incident.

A couple of hours later, the same homeless man called 911 complaining of chest pains. The officer responded and met with the victim, who told police he could not see out of his left eye. The victim was transported to PRMC.

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Around 7:45 p.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a residence at 38th Street for a reported domestic assault.

The officer met with Madeline Schumacher, 79, of Ocean City, who told police she had been in an argument with her husband, John Schumacher, 78, of Ocean City, which had turned physical.

Madeline Schumacher reportedly told police the couple had been arguing because she believed her husband had a girlfriend. The verbal argument turned physical with her husband pushing her and grabbing her wrist, according to police reports. The officer noticed multiple bruises on Madeline Schumacher.

The officer also interviewed John Schumacher, who reportedly told police the couple had returned from visiting relatives and had gone to dinner in Ocean City. When the couple returned home, a verbal argument ensued when Madeline Schumacher accused him of having a girlfriend. According to police reports, John Schumacher acknowledged there had been an altercation, but denied any physical contact.

The officer also noticed John Schumacher had fresh bruising on his hands and arms consistent with the physical altercation alluded to by both parties.

Because the officer was unable to determine who the primary aggressor was, and because neither party was willing to leave the residence for the night, both Madeline and John Schumacher were arrested and charged with second-degree assault.

10-Day Sentence For Fight OCEAN CITY – A Frederick, Md., woman pleaded guilty last week to second-degree assault for pushing another woman during a domestic incident and was sentenced to 10 days in jail.

Around 7:30 p.m. on June 5, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a motel on 27th Street for a reported strong-arm robbery.

The officer met with a female victim who told police two girls had jumped her and took her belongings. The victim told police the two suspects left the area along with two juveniles in a blue Nissan.

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cers attempted to sort out what had happened. Meanwhile, another officer interviewed the victim at the scene.

The victim reportedly told police she had been assaulted by one of the suspects, identified as Alexandra Fitch, 18, of Frederick. The victim told police Fitch had stomped on her neck and face, although she had no visible signs of injury. The officer obtained a motel room key and found the victim’s bags in the room. The victim reportedly went through the bags and found none of her belongings missing.

OCPD officers interviewed Fitch about her version of the events. Fitch told police she and her other friends were mad at the victim for allegedly smoking marijuana in their motel room and because of her attitude in general.

Fitch admitted pushing the victim onto a bed and that an altercation she characterized as a girl fight began.

Fitch said the other occupants in the room separated the two combatants and she and the other girls left the motel, leaving the victim behind. The victim told police she wanted to pursue charges against Fitch for instigating the fight.

Probation In Downtown Fracas OCEAN CITY – A Pennsylvania man, arrested in September after bashing in the door of a downtown residence and threatening his friends with a knife, pleaded guilty this week to malicious destruction of property and was placed on probation.

Around 6:30 a.m. on Sept. 27, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the area of 6th Street for a reported disorderly male. Upon arrival, OCPD officers observed Michael Wenrich, 21, of Newmanstown, Pa., kneeling in the middle of Wilmington Lane. When an officer called out to Wenrich, he reportedly screamed, laid flat on his stomach and rolled under a parked car, according to police reports.

Wenrich reportedly stood up and ran west, but did not run far before falling on the ground. OCPD officers approached Wenrich, who was reportedly crying hysterically and saying over and over “please don’t shoot me,” and “please don’t tase me,” according to police reports.

OCPD officers spoke with Wenrich’s friend, who told police he had locked Wenrich out of the unit due to his level of intoxication. The friend told police he locked the door with the chain, but Wenrich forced the door to open and broke the frame that held the chain lock. The SEE NEXT PAGE

Former OC Council Candidate Jailed For Killing Dog

January 3, 2020

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY – A local resident and former Ocean City Mayor and Council candidate pleaded guilty last week to aggravated animal cruelty for killing his dog in September and was sentenced to three years, all but six months of

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witness said he was able to tackle Wenrich out of the apartment.

According to the witness, Wenrich at that point pulled an assisted opening knife from his pocket, but the witness was able to disarm him before Wenrich was able to open and deploy the blade.

The witness told police before the officers arrived, Wenrich ran into the street and grabbed a rear wiper blade of a parked vehicle, causing the wiper blade to bend down and away from the rear windshield.

Wenrich was arrested and charged with two counts of malicious destruction of property for the door frame and the windshield wiper, intoxicated endangerment and possession of an assisted-opening knife.

Probation For Stun Gun OCEAN CITY – A West Virginia woman, arrested in November after a stun gun was found in her glove compartment during a routine traffic stop, pleaded guilty last week to possession of an electronic weapon and was placed on probation.

Around 2 a.m. on Nov. 14, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer patrolling in the area of 40th Street observed a vehicle with a license plate border covering the plate’s state name in violation of a traffic ordinance. The officer stopped the vehicle in the bus lane at Coastal Highway and 53rd Street.

The officer made contact with the driver, identified as Kammie Thompson, 28, of Inwood, West Virginia.

While Thompson was retrieving her registration, the officer observed a pink Vipertek electronic weapon com-

which was suspended.

Around 8:15 a.m. on Sept. 10, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a residence on Gulf Stream Drive for a report of two neighbors arguing over a deceased dog. The officer met with a witness who told police she was walking her dog when she observed Joseph Cryer, 53, of Ocean City,

monly referred to as a stun gun in a black holster in the glove box. The officer later depressed the switch on the stun gun and it emitted a discharge of electrical current capable of inflicting pain or incapacitating an individual, according to police reports.

Thompson reportedly told the officer she kept the stun gun for protection and thought it was no longer operational. In addition to the stun gun, the OCPD officer observed two open cans of beer on the vehicle’s floor next to Thompson’s feet.

The officer poured the open beers out onto Coastal Highway and arrested Thompson for carrying an open container and possession of an electronic weapon.

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placing a deceased dog in a trash can.

The witness told police Cryer was arguing with another unidentified neighbor.

The officer approached Cryer, who reportedly told police, “they killed my dog.” When the officer asked Cryer his name, he replied Jesus Christ, according to police reports. The officer asked Cryer if the dog in the trash can was his, he responded yes, and when asked how the dog died, Cryer told police his neighbors killed the animal due to “lack of love,” according to police reports.

When asked his name again, Cryer provided police with his real name. According to police reports, Cryer had scratches on his hand and dried blood on his pants. The officer then followed a trail of blood drops from the driveway to Cryer’s back yard. In the back yard, the officer found a pool of blood around two feet in diameter in the grass.

When the officer again asked what happened to the dog, Cryer reportedly told police the dog “had gone to heaven to be with my brother,” according to police reports. The officer asked Cryer how he got the dog to go to heaven and he told police he hit the dog on the head, saying eventually, “I used a hammer. It

was extremely painful,” according to police reports.

OCPD animal control officers removed the dog from the trash can and determined its throat had been cut. The animal control officers also noticed the dog had a hole in his head consisJOSEPH tent with Cryer’s story CRYER of hitting it with a hammer. Cryer was charged with aggravated animal cruelty and animal cruelty.

After his guilty plea, he was also placed on supervised probation for three years upon his release. Cryer was administered a competency hearing and was deemed fit to stand trial.

Cryer withdrew his mayoral candidacy prior to the 2018 election. At the time, he told the sitting Mayor and Council that he was withdrawing to pursue his international ministry.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Events could inspire adventurous Lambs looking to make a major career or personal move. But as always, get all the facts before rushing into any sort of deal or commitment.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): What seems to be a great opportunity could cause even usually practical Taureans to ignore their inner caution cues. Best to move carefully to avoid falling into unseen traps.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Need a holiday now that the seasonal festivities are behind you? Good idea. Plan to go someplace wonderful. You'll return refreshed and more than ready for a new challenge.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22): Progress continues to be made on that pesky workplace problem. Meanwhile, don't assume a personal situation will work itself out. Best to get more involved earlier than later.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): Catnaps are definitely recommended for Leos and Leonas who had been going at a hectic pace over the holidays. Adding relaxation time to your schedule helps restore your overdrawn energy reserves.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): Sure, some of the new friends you made over the holidays might move out of your life at some point. But at least one might show significant "staying power" with some encouragement.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): Encourage family members to join you in supporting a relative who could be facing a difficult emotional challenge in the New Year. Showing your love and concern helps keep his or her hopes up.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): While a long-deferred decision suddenly might take on some urgency after news on a related matter, you still need to weigh all factors carefully before deciding one way or the other.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): This is a good time to reassess the earlier plan you made for the New Year.

Some elements you felt you could depend on to make it work might no longer carry that assurance.

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Be prepared for problems, and deal with them as soon as they arise.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): A romantic situation that was going smoothly not too long ago might take a new turn. Be honest about your feelings before you decide whether to follow it or take another path.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): The wise Pisces (that's you, of course) will make sure everyone knows your plan to keep your options open and listen to all sides of the situation before making any decisions.

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Nigerian Detainee Dies In County Jail

January 3, 2020

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

SNOW HILL – A Nigerian national in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Enforcement (ICE) passed away last week while being detained in the Worcester County Jail.

Around 5:30 a.m. on Dec. 21, Anthony Oluseye Akinyemi, 56, of Nigeria, was pronounced deceased after he was found unresponsive in his cell at the Worcester County Jail. Facility staff and emergency personnel attempted to revive Akinyemi but were unsuccessful.

The preliminary cause of death appears to be self-strangulation, according to an ICE release on the incident. However, the investigation remains open. Akinyemi had been in ICE custody for less than 24 hours at the time of his death, according to the release.

Akinyemi entered ICE custody on December 20, one day after he was convicted in Baltimore City Circuit Court for a sex offense and assault. ICE had previously lodged an immigration detainer against Akinyemi last July pursuant to his arrest for the sexual abuse of a minor.

According to the release, Akinyemi entered the U.S. lawfully on a non-immigrant visa in December 2017, but had failed to comply with the terms of his admission. At the time of his death in the Worcester County Jail on December 21, Akinyemi was in removal proceedings before federal immigration courts.

Consistent with ICE protocols, the appropriate agencies have been notified about Akinyemi’s death including the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General and the ICE Office of Professional Responsibility. In addition, ICE has notified the Nigerian consulate and Akinyemi’s next of kin. The agency’s comprehensive review will be conducted by ICE senior leadership to include Enforcement and Removal Operations, the Office of Professional Responsibility and the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor.

ICE is firmly committed to the health and welfare of all of those in its custody and is undertaking a comprehensive, agency-wide review of the incident as it does in all such cases, according to the release. Fatalities in ICE custody are exceedingly rare statistically and occur at a fraction of the national average for the detained population in the U.S., according to the release.

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Edgar William Turney OCEAN CITY – Edgar William (Ed) Turney (83) departed this world on Dec. 23, 2019.

Ed was born in Louisville, Ky., on Aug. 18, 1936, son of the late Edgar C. and Marion A. Turney, and moved to Silver Spring at the age of 10. He graduated from Blair High School in 1954, where he was a two-year letterman, quarterback and co-captain of the football team. He attended the University of Maryland and graduated from the EDGAR Northwest Radio and TV WILLIAM School in Washington TURNEY D.C. His first job in radio was at WDON in Wheaton, Md. While working at WJWS Radio in South Hill, Va., he met his wife, Jeanene Crowder, and they were married in 1958. He served in the United States Army from October 1958 until February 1962, after being extended for three months during the

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Berlin crisis. He was stationed at Fort Ord, Calif., for most of his service, doing a radio show for the troops and working in the Broadcast Specialist Office. He also worked part time at station KSBW Radio and TV in Salinas, Calif., doing a radio show, TV commercials and serving as a TV news reporter. In 1963, he became part of the TV News Department of WMAL Radio and TV, which later became WJLA-TV 7 in Washington D.C. Throughout his career he covered stories ranging from the unlikely friendship of a dog and a duck, to the funeral of a U.S. president. His unique, immer-

sive reporting style led to him portraying a clown in the Barnum and Bailey Circus, being held captive in Belfast, Ireland and everything in between. He will be remembered for his series profiling a young Mississippi boy named Jonathan Lollar as well as his coverage of the Goofy Games in Walt Disney World. He is credited as the first Washington D.C. reporter to introduce and popularize the idea of human interest stories on local TV news.

Over his 36-year reporting career, Ed received many accolades for his work, including 17 local Emmy Awards, The Ted Yates Award and the

Obituaries cost $50 to appear in The Dispatch and photos are no extra charge. Direct all inquiries to editor@mdcoastdispatch.com, fax to 410-641-0966 or mail to P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811.

January 3, 2020 Ice Capades Good Skate Award. He touched the lives of many people with one-of-a-kind reporting on his segments Good Neighbors, One Good Turney Deserves Another, Turney’s World, and Turney’s Journeys.

During his free time, he enjoyed boating and fishing on the Chesapeake Bay with his family. When he retired in 1998, he and his wife moved to Ocean City for a life of fishing, fun and relaxation. In 2000, he was diagnosed with Leukemia; but not being one to let an illness keep him down, he continued to fish and began working part-time at the Sunset Provisions Tackle Shop at Sunset Marina. Ed enjoyed life to its fullest, loved and enjoyed his children and grandchildren and was a friend to everyone.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father; sister, Constance T. Springmann in 1993; and daughter, Marianne T. Sevy in 2015.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Jeanene Turney of Ocean City; two daughters, Constance Turney of Frederick, Md., and Victoria Radford and her husband Greg of Whaleyville, Md.; son-in-law, Greg Sevy of Frederick, Md.; and two granddaughters, Ashley Murphy and Laurel Sevy.

Services were held at Stauffer’s Funeral Home in Frederick on Dec. 30.

Internment followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held in Ocean City at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cancer Research Institute, 29 Broadway, Floor 4, New York, N.Y. 10006.

Margaret E. "Bette" Nehmsmann OCEAN PINES – On Dec. 27, 2019, Margaret E. "Bette" Nehmsmann (nee Phillips) passed away.

An Ocean Pines resident, she was the beloved wife of the late John A. Nehmsmann, Sr.; devoted mother of Jack A. Nehmsmann, Jr. and his wife, the late Ellen and his devoted friend Bonnie, Robert Jeffrey Nehmsmann and wife Susan and Jay William Nehmsmann and his wife Chris; and loving grandmother of Christine Benham and her husband Michael.

Family and friends were invited to gather at the Schimunek Funeral Home, Inc. (9705 Belair Road, Nottingham, Md. MARGARET 21236) on Wednesday, E. “BETTE” Jan. 1. A Mass of Chris- NEHMSMANN tian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2 at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church (600 S. Conkling St. Baltimore, Md. 21224).

Interment in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery.

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The quiet of Christmas night Morning fog in December

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Hearing sea gulls in Berlin A starry night sky

Weekend mornings when my kids sleep in A familiar face far from home

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Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy life-style.410641-0157.

Every Monday: Delmarva Chorus Meeting 7 p.m. Ocean Pines Community Center.

Women of all ages invited to sing with the group. 410-641-6876.

Second Monday Of Month: Ocean Pines Camera Club 7 p.m. Ocean Pines branch library.

Monthly get-together to share photos, tips, programs. Group goes on a photo shoot the Saturday following meeting and hosts a hands-on workshop the last Thursday of each month. Professional and amateur photographers and new members welcome. Meets second Monday of each month.

Every Tuesday: TOPS Meeting 5:30-7 p.m. Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Dr., Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com.

Second Tuesday of Month: Eastern Shore Stamp Club Meeting 6 p.m. Salisbury branch, Wicomico County Library. Meetings held in basement.

Every Wednesday: Delmarva Hand Dance Club

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Dance To Sounds of ’50s And ’60s Music 5:30-9 p.m. Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave. $5 donation per person to benefit veterans and local charities in the Delmarva region. Members and guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com or http://delmarvahanddancing.com. 410-208-1151.

Every Wednesday: Rotary Club The Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club meets Wednesdays on a weekly basis at the Residence Inn in Ocean City at 6 p.m.

Second Wednesday: Polish American Club Of Delmarva Meeting 2-4 p.m. Columbus Hall. Anyone of Polish or Slavic descent is welcome. No meetings June, July, August. 410-7232639 or 410-250-2548.

Second Thursday: Ocean Pines Garden Club 10 a.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Visitors and new members welcome.

Every Friday: Knights Of Columbus #9053 Bingo Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo at 6:30 p.m.

9901 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City. Possible to win the $1,000 big jackpot each week. 410-524-7994.

Every Friday: FORGE Contemporary Youth And Family Ministry 6:30-8:30 p.m. FORGE Center, 7804 Gumboro Rd., Pittsville. Designed for kids ages 5-65, the program provides a meal, music, games, activities and a life lesson that can be of use to anyone. Christianbased program but does not require the practice of faith to attend. 443-366-2813.

January 3, 2020 enjoy listening to others. This is a free activity. New members are always welcome.

The group is comprised of amateur as well as professional, published writers willing to share their knowledge and offer tips on being creative with words.

January 3: Cash Bingo The Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will host with doors opening 5 p.m. and early birds beginning at 5:45 p.m. Regular games begin at 7 p.m.

Food and beverages available for purchase. 619-922-9950 to reserve tickets.

January 8: Grace Parker Breakfast From 7 a.m.-noon at First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City. Eat-in, $9; carryout, $7.

January 10: Crab Cake Dinner Stevenson United Methodist Church will host 4-6:30 p.m. Carry-outs available and bake sale table offered.

January 11: Spaghetti Dinner ABATE of Sussex County is hosting an allyou-can-eat spaghetti dinner 3-7 p.m. at East Sussex Moose Lodge in Frankford.

Door prizes available every hour. Cost is $10 per person; $5 for children (ages 4-12).

January 27: Chorus Singing Anyone interested in signing barbershop style for the Delmarva Chorus, a chapter of the Sweet Adelines International, is welcome at 7 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. 410-208-4009

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Tourism Campaign Earns Award SNOW HILL – Worcester County Tourism (WCT) and area partners took home an award at the 39th annual Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit in November.

The multi-jurisdictional effort, which promotes main streets and arts and entertainment districts, earned the Leveraging Partnerships Award for the “Eat. Drink. Buy Art” (EDBA) campaign. The award was given for excellence and major contributions in expanding the market of Maryland tourism products, maximizing opportunities to generate overnight stays, leveraging partnerships, and showcasing Maryland as an exciting, mustsee tourism destination.

“The EDBA campaign is your all-inclusive guide to what’s going on throughout the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware,” said Worcester County Tourism Director Lisa Challenger. “Discover Delmarva’s arts and entertainment districts, sample local faire, explore unique galleries, and enjoy local events. From bay to beach, we connect art lovers, foodies, and visitors with local artists, art venues, restaurants, breweries, wineries, and events in dozens of communities.”

Bishopville Student Wins SU Sales Competition

SALISBURY – Bishopville’s Lindsay Jones headlined a group of Salisbury University students who recently finished at or near the top of a sales championship competition.

When it comes to making sales, students in Salisbury University’s Franklin P. Perdue School of Business are winners and some of them are literally. Some 76 students recently vied for top honors during the SU Mid-Atlantic Sales and Marketing Institute’s (MASMI’s) 5th biannual sales championship competition. The event included two contests, one for overall sales and one for elevator pitches.

Junior Lindsay Jones of Bishopville received $1,000 for her first-place finish in the overall sales competition. Runners-up included senior Danielle Trybus of Frederick, Md., in second place; junior Rebecca Oberman of Mechanicsville, Md., in third and junior Natalie Eakin of Catonsville, Md., in fourth.

Senior Grace Broyhill of Arnold, Md., topped her competitors in the el-

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evator pitch session, taking home a $100 prize. She was followed by junior Nicholas Teti of Queenstown, Md., in second and senior Daniel Czajkowski of Brunswick, Md., in third. MASMI elevator pitch competition winner Grace Broyhill received a plaque from Perdue Farms CEO Jim Perdue.

Winners were decided by judges, buyers and observers representing MASMI sponsors and local businesses.

Road Repairs Completed Early SALISBURY – The temporary closure of the westbound lane of Fitzwater Street has been lifted as crews completed the emergency work a week-and-a-half ahead of schedule.

The failure of the sewer main earlier this month coincided with the beginning of the $5.5 million overhaul of Fitzwater Street, allowing quicker access to the damaged main.

With the completion of the emergency repair, crews are able to return their focus to the already-scheduled

two-year infrastructure project. As the overhaul of Fitzwater Street progresses, drivers are asked to bear in mind that the area is still a construction site, with workers oftentimes needing to stand very near or in travel lanes. Please slow down and use caution in the area.

The city of Salisbury appreciates motorists’ patience as crews perform these long-needed repairs and upgrades.

Tree Drop-Off Sites Posted SNOW HILL – The Solid Waste Division of Worcester County will host its annual collection of Christmas trees through Jan. 31.

Area residents can drop off Christmas trees at the Central Landfill in Newark and the Berlin, Pocomoke, and Snow Hill Homeowners Convenience Centers at no cost. Businesses and organizations that sold trees will not be permitted to drop off trees at the convenience centers, but may take them to the Central Landfill where applicable tipping fees will be assessed.

The trees will be ground into mulch for use at the Central Landfill. Remember, you can make a difference by recycling.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Aquaculture Lease Concerns Editor: The Board of Directors of the South Point Association feel it’s important to explain to your readers why we are opposed to Maryland awarding a lease for a new aquaculture farm in Sinepuxent Bay. We support the benefits of aquaculture, but the state’s siting process to date has failed to protect the public use of our coastal resources. Currently the plan is to cover three acres of recreational water in Sinepuxent Bay behind Assateague Island with poles and cages for cultivating shellfish. This will be a navigational hazard to safe recreational use of the waterway off South Point.

The proposed aquaculture site is unsafe, inappropriate and unnecessary.

The 20-year commercial aquaculture lease application is located in an area heavily used for motorboats, sail boat, personal watercraft, water skiing, kitesurfing, kayaks and more. Worcester County encourages recreational use of this waterway by providing a public boat ramp on South Point. The Assateague Island National Seashore has a kite surfing staging area directly opposite the location of the aquaculture application. However, none of these activities will be safe in or near the lease area.

Boaters attempting to navigate around the farm will be forced into the shallows. There will be more groundings and more calls for assistance. If boaters try navigating closer to the shoreline, they will encroach upon submerged aquatic vegetation beds, an important resource the state spends millions of taxpayer dollars protecting.

Locating this commercial operation in a popular water recreation area presents real dangers to recreational navigation and is a serious threat to public health, safety and welfare. Collision with submerged objects precipitated five recreational boating accidents in Maryland in 2018, resulting in one death and two injured victims.

Due to the limited public notice, few know about the proposed aquaculture lease. If approved as it stands, the DNR will assign exclusive commercial use for decades of an area in the bay between Green Point and the South Point ramp. Unfortunately, the state says it has “developed plans related to improvement and promotion of recreation in state waters.” However, no such plan has been put on the table.

A reasonable solution exists. The DNR has already approved for aquaculture a multi-acre site about 1.5 miles south of the proposed location, where several aquaculture farms exist.

This plan doesn’t make sense, which is why we oppose it. Move the lease to south of South Point where there be no impact. Safety is our first concern.

South Point Association Inc. Board of Directors

January 3, 2020

By Publisher/Editor Steve Green

For the past 15 years, I have devoted space in the first issue of the new year to making predictions on the news over the next 12 months. Here are some of my thoughts on what will make headlines for the year ahead.

•Plans for a Lidl grocery store west of McDonalds on Route 50 will advance with ground broken on the new store.

•The Maryland General Assembly will approve significant changes to the special event enforcement zone in an effort to curtail behavior during the unofficial H2Oi weekend. Worries about a conflict with Sunfest will play out as the weekend is marred by the typical antics of the unwelcome attendees.

Tough talk from resort officials will predictably follow the unruly weekend.

•As warned in 2019, officials in Berlin will institute another property tax increase. The 9% hike will be approved to ensure the town’s reserve fund has enough money in it for a year’s worth of expenses in the case of an emergency.

•Plans for a major corporate waterfront hotel in West Ocean City will draw the ire of nearby residents.

•Berlin Mayor Gee Williams will file for re-election and face opposition from Councilman Zackery Tyndall.

•Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan will announce plans to seek one final term as mayor. Consequently, likely challengers, including Councilman Matt James, will not oppose him.

•Plans for two convenience stores within a mile of each other at the northern entrances to Berlin will move forward. Though neither the 7-Eleven at Route 50 and Main Street nor the Sheetz at the intersection of Routes 50 and 346 will open in 2020, the year will end with significant progress on each.

•By the end of 2020, a plan – led by Gov. Larry Hogan – will be in place to phase out all human toll collectors in favor of E-ZPass.

•The proposed Fenwick Island State Park deal with wind farm developer Orsted will not advance after state officials bow to citizen concerns.

•After holding a public hearing to review concerns on the change in the height of the proposed wind turbines, the Maryland Public Service Commission allows the offshore wind farms to proceed forward as planned.

•The WreckTangle, an obstacle course set up in downtown Ocean City last summer for the first time, will return for a second year in Ocean City.

•A federal judge will side with the Town of Ocean City on the toplessness issue, ruling the town’s emergency ordinance in 2017 did not violate the female plaintiffs’ constitutional rights.

•On a limited scale, with all sorts of assurances some percentage of revenue will go to education, the Maryland legislature will approve sports betting after two unsuccessful attempts in the past.

•Berlin’s Heron Park will finally reopen in October to the public after demolition work cleanup.

•Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot will announce his intention to run for governor in 2022 alongside Salisbury Mayor Jake Day, his pick for lieutenant governor.

•The year will come and go with no movement on a proposed northend Worcester County sports complex aimed at branding Ocean City as a youth sports destination.

•With a goal to protect and preserve the neighborhoods, Berlin will pass an ordinance banning short-term rentals unless they are located in the commercial district and at owner-occupied properties.

•Existing year-round residents of the White Horse Park community will be permitted by a judge to remain in their homes for a period of two years.

•Acting on a tip from the public, an investigation into the Assateague Pointe community off Route 611 will find people are illegally living there year-round in a similar fashion as to what was happening at White Horse Park.

•A beach concert festival will take place on the beach in Ocean City in June, but it will not be named the Jellyfish Festival due to an ongoing dispute between last year’s organizers.

•The new Showell Elementary School will open in September with much fanfare after the existing school is demolished throughout the summer.

•Ocean City’s efforts to answer its own 911 calls will gain no traction in 2020.

•Gov. Larry Hogan and the state legislature will spend most of the next session battling over education funding needed for Kirwan Commission’s recommendations. After Hogan vetoes a funding bill, the Democratically-controlled legislature is able to override his attempt to block it.

•With funding in place from the recent pier deal, much of the fall in Ocean City will be spent replacing the wooden Boardwalk.

•As was the case the first year, attendance for the National Folk Festival will be hurt by inclement weather. The festival will move on to Asheville, N.C. after completing its three-year run in Salisbury.

•Only once in 15 years have I gotten both the Super Bowl teams and winner correct. Therefore, I don’t want to jinx my beloved Ravens. Assuming I will be wrong again, I pick the Kansas City Chiefs to defeat the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl.

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Here’s another round of photos from holiday customer appreciation parties at Harborside Bar & Grill, Johnny’s Pizza & Pub, 28th Street and 127th Street Pit and Pub (happy three-year anniversary) and the Full Moon Saloon.

28th Street Pit & Pub: Stevie, Jennifer & Lauren Hoffman with Parents and Grandparents Billie & Paul Wall

By Terri French

Faces

SPOTLIGHT ON THE REGIONAL RESTAURANT AND BAR SCENE

Harborside Bar & Grill: Greg Grim, Summer Mattie and Co-Owner Chris Wall

In Places

127th Street Pit & Pub: Todd & Laura Erlandson, Jeanne & Bob Chartier and Bob & Caryn Luckett

Harborside Bar & Grill: GM Sandy Summers, Assistant GM Phil Lewis, Travis Barcus and Phil Lomedico

Johnny’s Pizza & Pub: The Seaside Rodeo Band Owner John Hofman, Don Solo and Thom “Art Department” Lord rocked the crowd.

28th Street Pit & Pub Bartenders: Joe Gammill, Stat and Co-Owner Mike Hersey

Full Moon Saloon: Greg Petersen, Kim Barron-Taylor and Margaret Ann Tierney

127th Street Pit & Pub: Joe Saylor and Scott Beattie

Full Moon Saloon’s Bartenders: Sean Robbins and Jeannie Hancock

Johnny’s Pizza & Pub Bartenders: Steve Brophy and Patti Sides

Sports

January 3, 2020

Decatur Girls Split Two In Tourney

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Former Seahawk Wins National Title In The News

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

SALISBURY – Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team won its opener in the North Caroline Holiday Tournament last week before dropping its first game of the season in the bracket championship.

The Seahawks breezed through the opening portion of the season, going a perfect 5-0 before the holiday break. The Decatur girls were dominating during the stretch, outscoring their opponents by a combined 300 to 108 and averaging 60 points per game during the run.

The unbeaten Seahawks continued the run during their opening game in the North Caroline Holiday Tournament last week, beating Delmarva Christian, 64-60. Mayah Garner led Decatur with 21 points, while Nadia

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Bullock and Jessica Janney each scored 14 and Sarah Engle added 12.

With the win, the Seahawks advanced to the championship in their bracket against Bayside Conference rival Easton, which also entered the tournament unbeaten. Decatur got off to a slow start, scoring only five points in each of the first two quarters and trailed 24-10 at the half.

The Seahawks got going with a run in the third quarter to chip away at the Easton lead and cut the lead to single digits at one point. However, Easton pulled away late for the 56-36 win. Engle and Bullock each scored nine points for the Seahawks in their first loss of the season. Decatur will look to get back in the win column when the regular season resumes next week with a road game against Bayside South rival Wicomico.

Mallards Win Second In Challenge

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

Former Stephen Decatur standout and three-time state champion Danny Miller last week won the title in his weight class in the U.S. Senior Nationals to earn a trip to the Olympic qualifiers this spring. Pictured above is Miller showing off his championship hardware.

Submitted photo

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Former Stephen Decatur and U.S. Naval Academy wrestling standout Danny Miller last week won the championship in the Senior Nationals in Texas to move closer to a berth on the U.S. national team for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo this summer.

Miller, who won three state championships at Decatur, now competes for the U.S. Marines after a standout career at the Naval Academy. Last week, Miller competed in the Senior Nationals in Fort Worth, Texas, and won the championship in the 97 kilogram, or 213-pound, bracket.

Miller beat Army’s Lucas Sheridan

in the championship bout to capture the title. The Senior Nationals are an Olympic qualifying event and with the championship win, Miller advances to the Olympic trials at Penn State in April. If Miller is successful at the Olympic trials in April, he would represent Team USA at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo in 2020.

Miller won three state championships while at Decatur and continued his career at Navy where he won numerous accolades. He is now a captain in the U.S. Marines and continues to add to his impressive resume with the Senior Nationals championship last week, a second national championship for the former Decatur standout.

Seahawks Ready For Iron Horse Duals

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s unbeaten varsity wrestling team looks to keep the momentum going this weekend when it competes in the prestigious Iron Horse Duals tournament.

The Seahawks cruised through the early part of the season, starting with an impressive team win in the Rough Rider Tournament. Decatur then blanked Mardela, 83-0, in their first conference match of the season, followed by a sweep in a dual meet with Kent County and Cambridge-South

Dorchester. The Seahawks beat Kent County, 77-6, and Cambridge-South Dorchester, 75-4.

Next up is the prestigious Iron Horse Duals at C. Milton Wright High School on Friday and Saturday, featuring some of the top high school programs in the region. Last year, Decatur finished third overall as a team at the Iron Horse Duals, going 7-1 during the tournament. Five Decatur wrestlers, including some of the key members of this year’s team, went unbeaten during the tournament last year and took first in their respective weight classes.

BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team earned a split in the Governor’s Challenge Holiday Tournament last week, falling to the Frederick Force in the opener before rebounding with a win over King’s Christian Academy on day two.

The Mallards entered the Governor’s Challenge Holiday Tournament last week on a high note after beating Sussex Academy, 44-35, in the last regular season game before the break. Worcester had opened the season with an 83-40 win over St. Thomas More before dropping four straight leading up to the win over Sussex Academy.

Last Thursday, the Mallards faced Frederick Force in its opening round in the Governor’s Challenge and fell 66-51 in the game played at UMES. In the second game last Friday, the Worcester boys beat King’s Christian Academy, 59-49, to earn a split in the tournament. The Mallards led 33-29 at the half and 46-36 at the end of three quarters before pulling away for the 59-49 win.

The Mallards get back in action next Wednesday with a road game against St. Thomas More, whom they had trounced in the season opener.

The Worcester boys will then face Salisbury School next Friday on Alumni Night at home. With the split in the Governor’s Challenge, the Mallards are now 3-5 on the season.

Seahawks Drop Two, Skid Hits Four

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

SALISBURY – Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team dropped two games in the annual Governor’s Challenge Holiday Tournament last week.

The Seahawks started the season with three straight wins over Kent Island in overtime, Snow Hill and Washington. However, Decatur limped into the holiday break with a pair of losses in key Bayside South games including a 78-53 loss to Crisfield at home and a 79-56 loss to county rival Pocomoke on the road on December 19.

The Seahawks drew a tough assignment in its opener in the annual Governor’s Challenge Holiday Tournament with a game against Georgetown Day last Thursday at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center.

Decatur fell to Georgetown Day, 6849. In its second game of the tourna-

ment last Friday, Decatur fell to Huntingtown, 62-50.

With the pair of losses in the Governor’s Challenge, Decatur’s losing skid has now reached four games after starting the season, 3-0. It won’t get any easier for the Seahawks at the start of the second half of the regular season. The Seahawks face Wicomico at home next Tuesday in the first game after the holiday break, followed by another home game against Mardela next Friday before hitting the road against Bennett on January 14.

In other Governor’s Challenge action involving local Bayside South teams, Wicomico split two games, losing to Dover and then beating Friends of Baltimore. Bennett won its bracket, beating Poly of Baltimore and Calvert. Snow Hill earned a split, losing to New Era Academy and beating Glasgow. Parkside surprisingly lost its opener, falling to Arcadia.

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hOOters 410-213-1841 12513 Ocean gateway, rte. 50, west Oc Friday, Jan. 3: TBA JOhnny’s pizza & puB 410-723-5600 rt. 54 fenwick island, de Wednesdays: Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys pickles puB 410-289-4891 8th st. & philadelphia ave.

Friday, Jan. 3: Beats By Jeremy Saturday, Jan. 4: Sean Loomis Mondays: Karaoke W/ Jeremy Wednesdays: Beats By Skyler Thursdays: Beats By Wax

smitty mcgee’s 302-436-4716 37234 lighthOuse rd., west fenwick ireland, de Thursdays & Fridays: Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys seacrets 410-524-4900 49th st. & cOastal hwy.

Friday & Saturday, Jan. 3 & 4: Live DJs

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BareMinerals representative Sharon Schnaars joined A Perfect Face front desk staff Paige Pleasanton and Alison Ruggiere for their Annual Holiday Open House.

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By Jeanette Deskiewicz

FEATURING THOSE HELPING CAUSES IN THE RESORT AREA

Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks staff thanked Santa for taking time out of his busy schedule to join local children for a breakfast during the holiday season.

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After a brief holiday break, weekly bingo at the Ocean City Elks Lodge will return Wednesday 1/8, with Dan Wormann and Scott Sally helping out on the game floor.

At A Perfect Face’s Holiday Open House, Monica Brueckman, Jessi Davis and Kee Lee provided services to make sure everyone looked their best this holiday season.

Attending the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 166 Christmas Party was Pam Estes, with her mom and Past President, Pat Foringer.

Kudos to American Legion Post 166 kitchen crew Dominique Mann and Fidelia Kurtz for putting out an awesome dinner for the Auxiliary Christmas party.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 166 members Rita Villani and Rosie Garlitz, enjoyed the comradery at their Christmas party last month.

Stephen Decatur High Schoolers Ali Gillian and Ryan Bordeau volunteered with set up and clean up for the Ocean Pines Breakfast with Santa.

Ocean City Elks Bingo Chair Bill Searle and Chef Extraordinaire Gregg Fry can be found in the upstairs hall on Wednesday evenings for the start of the games.

During their Holiday Open House, A Perfect Face Day Spa Manager Sue Ott and Owner Carol Withers, welcomed shoppers in to the store.

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The Adventures Of Fatherhood

Puzzle Answers

By STEVE GREEN

ver the years, photos with Santa sure have changed. You can see each of them here in this space throughout the last 12 years.

It began in 2008 with a nonchalant attitude from Beckett when he was just 7 months old. His fascination was more with the long beard than anything. The next year was Carson’s first encounter with Santa. While he slept through the whole experience in Santa’s arms, Beckett remained unimpressed with the jolly one.

It was the next year (2010) when Beckett lost his mind over Santa. That remains my favorite Santa memory because it represents a wonderful snapshot in time. There is Beckett in full tantrum with Carson, as he is prone to appear, seemingly uninterested in the entire thing. I think he was looking at a toy in his nearby stroller.

As you can see here, there were many years when we joined the kids in the photos with Santa.

It was fun until family photos with Santa became weird, according to Beckett. The self-proclaimed pre-teen (he’s 11) now describes photos with Santa the same way. Nonetheless, we will continue to hunt down a Santa for a picture because it’s fun to compare them over the years.

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(The writer is the publisher and editor of The Dispatch. He and his wife, Pamela, are proud parents of two boys.

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ROBERT A. BENSON 209 EAST MAIN STREET SALISBURY, MD 21801 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18098 Notice is given that the COMMONWEALTH COURT of YORK COUNTY, PA, ap-

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the following MARYLAND counties: WORCESTER. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the

decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or 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.

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Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication DECEMBER 20, 2019 ELIZABETH P. EDELEN Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 12-20, 12-27, 1-03

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ALEXANDER WILSON CAREY, 6112 LAWS ROAD, SNOW HILL, MD 21863, was on DECEMBER 12, 2019, appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of KIRK DOUGLAS CAREY, who died on DECEMBER 07, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 12TH day of JUNE, 2020.

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication DECEMBER 20, 2019 ALEXANDER WILSON CAREY Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 12-20, 12-27, 1-03

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THIRD INSERTION NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18094 To all persons interested in the estate of RUTH ELIZABETH PRUITT MURRAY, ESTATE NO. 18094. Notice is given that GAYLE AUGUST RATAJCZYK, 4043 SHERWOOD LANE, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23455, was on DECEMBER 12, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of RUTH ELIZABETH PRUITT MURRAY, who died on DECEMBER 08, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 12TH day of JUNE, 2020.

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication DECEMBER 20, 2019

GAYLE AUGUST RATAJCZYK Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 12-20, 12-27, 1-03

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18099 To all persons interested in the estate of GLENN A. HALL, ESTATE NO. 18099.

Notice is given that GLENN A. HALL, JR., 12427 CAMPBELLTOWN ROAD, BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 and GREG A. HALL, 12519 CAMPBELLTOWN ROAD, BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 and SUSAN R. HOLLOWAY, 8951 LIBERTYTOWN ROAD, BERLIN, MD 21811 were on DECEMBER 12, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of GLENN A. HALL, who died on AUGUST 12, 2013, 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 12TH day of JUNE, 2020.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this

published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before tha date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication DECEMBER 20, 2019 GLENN A. HALL, JR. GREG A. HALL SUSAN R. HOLLOWAY Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 12-20, 12-27, 1-03

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18102 To all persons interested in the estate of ARTHUR HANCOCK, ESTATE NO. 18102.

Notice is given that VICKI HANCOCK DREWER, 219 E. FEDERAL STREET, SNOW HILL, MD 21863, was on DECEMBER 10, 2019, appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of ARTHUR HANCOCK, who died on DECEMBER 06, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 10TH day of JUNE, 2020.

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication DECEMBER 20, 2019 VICKI HANCOCK DREWER Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 12-20, 12-27, 1-03

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18100 To all persons interested in the estate of DARLENE MAE HALL, ESTATE NO. 18100.

Notice is given that GREG A. HALL, 12519 CAMPBELLTOWN ROAD, BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813, was on DECEMBER 12, 2019, appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of DARLENE MAE HALL, who died on NOVEMBER 12, 2019, 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 12TH day of JUNE, 2020.

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication DECEMBER 20, 2019 GREG A. HALL Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 12-20, 12-27, 1-03

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18101 To all persons interested in the estate of EDWARD JOSEPH SMITH, ESTATE NO. 18101. Notice is given that DEBORAH STANLEYMAPHIS, 9917 SETPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842, was on DECEMBER 16,

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2019, appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of EDWARD JOSEPH SMITH, who died on NOVEMBER 5, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 16TH day of JUNE, 2020.

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication DECEMBER 27, 2019 DEBORAH STANLEYMAPHIS Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 12-27, 1-03, 1-10

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BRIAN P. COSBY, ESQ. PO BOX 600 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18104

To all persons interested in the estate of KATHERINE MARIE LITTLETON, ESTATE NO. 18104. Notice is given that KENNETH NELSON LITTLETON, JR, 8270 LIBERTYTOWN ROAD, BERLIN, MD 21811, was on DECEMBER 17, 2019, appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of KATHERINE MARIE LITTLETON, who died on DECEMBER 1, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 17TH day of JUNE, 2020.

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication DECEMBER 27, 2019 KENNETH NELSON

LITTLETON, JR. Personal Representative

True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 12-27, 1-03, 1-10

SECOND INSERTION B. RANDALL COATES, ESQ. COATES, COATES & COATES PO BOX 293 SNOW HILL, MD 21863

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18107 To all persons interested in the estate of NETTIE YVONNE BAILEY, ESTATE NO. 18107. Notice is given that JAMES MICHAEL BAILEY, 1702 CRESTWOOD CIRCLE, SALISBURY, MD 21804, was on DECEMBER 18, 2019, appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of NETTIE YVONNE BAILEY, who died on SEPTEMBER 18, 2019, 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 18TH day of JUNE, 2020.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this

published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before tha date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication DECEMBER 27, 2019 JAMES MICHAEL BAILEY Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074

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MARK P BRENNAN 313 LEMMON HILL LANE SALISBURY, MD 21801 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18110 To all persons interested in the estate of DOROTHY D. NUTTLE, ESTATE NO. 18110.

Notice is given that VICKI LYNN DAVIS, 219 WINDJAMMER ROAD, BERLIN, MD 21811, was on DECEMBER 27, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of DOROTHY D. NUTTLE, who died on NOVEMBER 5, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 27TH day of JUNE, 2020.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal repre-

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JANUARY 03, 2020 VICKI LYNN DAVIS Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 1-03, 1-10, 1-17

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WeSt OCeaN City-BerliN-OCeaN PiNeS aSSateague DiNer rte. 611 & Sunset ave., West Ocean City 443-664-8158 www.assateaguedinerandbar.com Inspired by a classic diner culture, this new hotspot offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu here features classic comfort foods prepared and executed with a modern coastal trust.

Be sure to check out the exceptional coffee program and the Westside Bar within features delicious craft cocktails throughout the day.

BlaCKSmitH reStauraNt & Bar 104 Pitts St., Berlin • 410-973-2102 Located in the heart of America’s Coolest Small Town, Berlin, Md., Blacksmith has established itself as one the area’s most loved dining and drinking destinations for foodies and wine, spirt and craft beer enthusiasts. Chef owned and locally sourced, Blacksmith keeps the main focus on Eastern Shore tradition. Everything here is homemade and handmade. Cakes and baked goods are delivered daily from down the street.

Cozy and modern, traditional and on trend; Blacksmith has risen to the ranks of the area’s finest casual eating and drinking establishments.

Visit and see why folks from Baltimore, D.C., Chincoteague and locals alike think Blacksmith is worth the trip. Open daily at 11:30 a.m. for lunch, dinner and bar snacks. Closed Sunday.

BreaKfaSt Cafe Of OCeaN City 12736 Ocean gateway, West Ocean City 410-213-1804 Open 7 days a week between Sunsations & Starbucks, across from Outback, come join us at the “Breakfast Cafe” (formerly Rambler Coffee Shop) we are a family-friendly restaurant that’s been family owned for 30 years passed from mother to son in 2001. We believe that fair pricing, putting out quality food as fresh as we can make it and a nice atmosphere makes a meal. I like to think we have many “House Specialties” which include our Crab Omelet, real crab meat, cheddar cheese and mushrooms, our Sunfest Omelet, Swiss cheese, ham and mushrooms; Cafe or French Sampler, pancakes or French toast, with eggs, bacon and sausage.

Homemade creamed chipped beef on toast and sausage gravy on biscuits with browned potato home fries, with onion, excellent cheesesteak subs and fries and more! We use Rapa Scrapple fried on the grill the way you like it for all our breakfasts, sandwiches and sides. Summer hours, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Come enjoy!

CariBBeaN jOe’S Bar & grille 12614 Ocean gateway Next to alamo Hotel 443-664-8509 Completely renovated and under new ownership, we are proudly located at the first ever motel in Ocean City, “The Alamo.” You truly will not believe what we’ve done! Thursday we have fresh 1/2-lb. burgers served on a delicious Hawaiian Roll for only $5. Wash it down with a natural light for only $1. We also have tender pulled-pork sandwiches and unique chicken salad to die for. We’re open 7 days a week when the season kicks in. Come see our Caribbean atmosphere, 7 flat-screen TVs and the coolest pool bar in Ocean City.

CraB alley golf Course rd., West Ocean City Head Of Commercial fishing Harbor 410-213-7800 • www.craballey.com Just close enough to be out of the way-located at the head of the commercial fishing harbor in West Ocean City, Crab Alley has it all! Spectacular view, casual and fun atmosphere, super service and mouth-watering food combine to make “The Alley” a true locals’ favorite. Enjoy our light fare and full menu of unbelievably fresh seafood, chicken and steaks indoors or on our upper deck. We offer appetizers, sandwiches and a children’s menu too. Our name says it all -”crack’em and attack ‘em”. Big Fat Crabs both by the dozen and all you can enjoy specials. Check out our website for our fantastic happy hour food and drink specials or find us on Facebook. Having a special affair? We can handle your group, large party or special occasion. Make Crab Alley your first stop! tHe DOugH rOller West Ocean City, 410-213-7655 S. Division St. & Boardwalk, 410-289-3501

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3rd St. & Boardwalk 410-289-2599 41st St. & Coastal Hwy • 410-524-9254 70th St. & Coastal Hwy • 410-524-7981 Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for 40 years! Open 8 a.m. breakfast, lunch and dinner, great kid’s menu. Breakfast and lunch specials offered during the week at WOC, 41st Street and 70th Street locations. At same locations, Tuesdays are half-price pizza nights; Wednesdays are Dollar Days with special offers for breakfast and dinner. Thursdays are half-price Italian dinner nights. Order online DoughRollerRestaurants.com

DumSer’S DairylaND West Ocean City, Boardwalk locations, 501 S. Philadelphia ave., 49th St. & 123rd St. www.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 80 years of serving the shore, and the ‘40sstyle 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. You’ll find an impressive array of kid-favorites, along with fried chicken and seafood options, wraps, subs, sandwiches, salads and sides like sweet potato fries and mac-and-cheese wedges. fOx’S Pizza DeN 11328 Samuel Bowen Blvd., West Ocean City 410-600-1020 • www.foxpizzamd.com Enjoy a brand new, spacious dining room.

Happy hour every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $5 food specials and awesome drink specials. Enjoy incredible weekly chef specials along with our extensive regular menu. Check out foxspizzamd.com for a list of our regular menu items

full mOON SalOON 12702 Old Bridge rd., West Ocean City 443-664-5317 Locally owned and operated, this moderately priced casual restaurant/bar has freshly caught seafood, BBQ, and pork entrees, giant sandwiches as well as a variety of homemade soups.

Locally we are known for our jumbo lump crab cakes, pork and beef BBQ, cream of crab soup, and 100% angus burgers as well as a variety of other sandwiches and entrees that are cooked with a local flair. Open daily at 11 a.m. for lunch and open until midnight. Sundays breakfast offered 8 a.m.-noon. Fifteen televisions and a big screen available for all sports events.

greeNe turtle-WeSt rte. 611, West Ocean City • 410-213-1500 Visit Maryland’s No. 1 Sports Pub and Rest-aurant, the World-Famous Greene Turtle. Proudly serving West Ocean City since January 1999, The Greene Turtle features a beautiful 80-seat 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. Something for everyone! Voted best sports bar, wings and burgers in West OC. Great happy hour and plenty of parking.

HarBOrSiDe Bar & grill South Harbor rd. • 410-213-1846 They take their mantra, “Where You Always Get Your Money’s Worth,” seriously here with daily food and drink specials during happy hour as you watch the boats come in from a day offshore. Delicious daily chef specials are always worth a try or stay with any of the house favorites, such as the calamari and ahi bruschetta for appetizers or any of the homemade tacos and fresh off the dock seafood selections as

sandwiches or entrees. It’s the home of the original fresh-squeezed orange crush, of course.

HOOterS reStauraNt rt. 50 & Keyser Point rd., West Ocean City 410-213-1841 • www.hootersofoc.com New mouthwatering smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings and boneless wings with 12 sauce selections. Burgers, quesadillas, tacos, and healthy salads. Extensive seafood selections with raw bar and Alaskan crab legs.

Children's menu and game room. Apparel and souvenir shop. Sports packages on a ton of TVs and live entertainment. Wing-fest every Tuesday from 6 to 8 with 50 cent wings. And of course, the world famous Hooters Girls. Large parties welcome. Call for private party planning.

ligHtHOuSe SOuND St. martin’s Neck rd. • 410-352-5250 Enjoy the best views of Ocean City at the newly renovated, Lighthouse Sound. Come relax and dine overlooking the bay and the beautiful Ocean City skyline. Savor entrees such as local rockfish, tempura-battered soft shell crabs, char-grilled filet mignon and jumbo lump crabcakes. Open to the public, we serve Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner. One mile west of Ocean City, Md., just off Route 90 on St. Martin’s Neck Road. Reservations recommended. rutH’S CHriS Within the glenriddle Community 410-213-9444 • www.ruthschris.com Ruth’s Chris specializes in the finest customaged Midwestern beef. We broil it exactly the way you like it at 1,800 degrees to lock in the corn-fed flavor. Then we serve your steak sizzling on a heated plate so that it stays hot throughout your meal. Many of our recipes were developed by Ruth, favorites such as shrimp Remoulade, Crabtini and Ruth’s chop salad. Located five miles west of Ocean City in the GlenRiddle Golf clubhouse. Extensive wine list. Reservations recommended.

tHe SHarK ON tHe HarBOr 12924 Sunset ave., West Ocean City 410-213-0924 • ocshark.com We make real food from scratch. We believe that great food and healthful ingredients are not mutually exclusive of each other. Featuring local organic produce and seafood. All natural products – clear of preservatives and antibiotics. Whole grains and whole foods are used in the preparation of our menu – which our chefs write twice daily, based on what's fresh, available and delicious. Fresh. Local. Organic.

Taste the difference. Open Daily Year Round, Monday through Saturday for Lunch & Dinner and Sundays for Brunch, Lunch & Dinner.

Reservations suggested. iNlet tO 94tH Street

28tH St. Pit & PuB 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. 410-289-2020 • www.pitandpub.com Ocean City’s home of Pulled Pork and the finest barbecue, the legendary 28th Street Pit & Pub is 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, 3-6 p.m. Family friendly atmosphere. Weekend entertainment.

32 Palm 32nd St. Oceanside in the Hilton 410-289-2525 • www.32palm.com Executive Chef Rick Goodwin has introduced an exciting new menu. A favorite among many is the Bermuda Triangle, featuring cinnamon seared scallops finished with an ancho mango coulis along with house broiled crabcake with a sweet chili remoulade and finally, applewood smoked bacon wrapped around jumbo shrimp, grilled to perfection with jalapeno barbecue

January 3, 2020 sauce. Other wonderfully delicious dishes cover the land and sea as well and each have a special touch that makes this restaurant unique among its peers. Children’s menu available.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

45tH Street taPHOuSe 45th St. & the Bay • 443-664-2201 At the newly remodeled 45th Street Taphouse, the best views of bayside Ocean City, MD are the backdrop where craft beer meets Maryland cuisine. This is vacation done right, all year long.

Wash down a Crabby Pretzel or homemade crabcakes with one of our 35+ craft beers on tap, all made right here in the USA. Not feeling crabby?

Pair your craft brew with our award-winning wings or even our brand new breakfast menu. Anyway it’s served, come get tapped with us.

BONfire 71st St. & Coastal Hwy. • 410-524-7171 www.thebonfirerestaurant.com 150 ft. Seafood & Prime Rib Buffet. A famous Ocean City Restaurant for 37 years. It’s all here.

The service, the atmosphere and the finest, freshest food available. Fresh seafood, snow crab legs, prime rib, BBQ ribs, raw oysters, raw clams, steamed shrimp, fish, homemade soups & salads. Decadent dessert selection – homemade donuts & bread pudding, soft serve ice cream with hot fudge topping and lots more!

Large selection of children’s favorites – chicken tenders, hot dogs, burgers, macaroni & cheese and pizza. A la carte menu available featuring fresh cut steaks and seafood. Currently closed.

Open Friday,through Sunday, January 17 - 19.

Plenty of free parking.

Buxy’S Salty DOg 28th St. • 410-289-0973 • www.buxys.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, piero-gis,egg-rolls and homemade crab dip. Don’t miss our daily specials.

COiNS PuB & reStauraNt 28th St. Plaza • 410-289-3100 Great mid-town location offering a complete dinner menu, lunch and lite fare. Coins features the freshest seafood, shrimp, scallops, clams, fresh catch and lobster plus the best crab cake in Maryland, hand cut steaks cook-ed to your liking, succulent veal and chicken dishes. Also authentic pasta selections. Enjoy live entertainment and dancing in the lounge nightly. Happy hour daily 3-6 p.m. Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere.

Special kids menu. Lots of free parking.

Dry 85 OC 12 48th St. • 443-664-8989 • dry85.com Steps from the beach. Gourmet "stick to your ribs" Lowcountry cuisine. A made-from-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It's that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, ribs and wings and turns them completely on their head. Charcuterie boards. Late night bar. 120+ Whiskies. Craft beer. Artisanal craft cocktails. Seasonal outdoor seating. Named one of the Top 40 Whiskey Bars in America by Whiskey Advocate.

Dry DOCK 28 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. • 410-289-0973 The new kid on the dining scene in Ocean City features eclectic pizzas, delicious sandwiches, soups, salads and hot steamers in a modern, nautical themed atmosphere. A beautiful boat bar is featured inside and features craft cocktails and brews. Outdoor seating is available. Carry out available and beer and wine to go. Live music is also offered in this kid-friendly establishment. fager’S iSlaND reStauraNt & Bar 201 60th St. On the Bay 410-524-5500 • www.fagers.com Fager’s Island is an award-winning popular bay-front restaurant where lunch is a forgivable habit, dinner an event and sunsets unforgettable. Lite fare lunch served from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., dinner from 5 p.m., famous raw bar, festive Sunday Jazz Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and children’s menu. Complete house wine list and award-winning proprietor’s list available upon request. Outdoor decks and bar. Nightly enterSee Next Page

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HOOTERS RESTAURANT 5th St. & The Boardwalk Ocean City 410-289-2690 • www.hootersofoc.com Mouthwatering traditional and boneless wings with 12 sauce selections. Burgers, quesadillas, tacos, and healthy salads. Extensive seafood selections with Alaskan snow crab legs and Maryland steam pots. Kids’ menu. Pet-friendly oceanfront patio. Official Hooters merchandise and of course, the world-famous Hooters Girls.

JOHNNY'S PIZZA & SPORTS PUB 56th St. & Coastal Hwy. 410-723-5600 • www.johnnyspizzapub.com The Official Pizza of OC, Johnny's Pizza & Sports Pub serves families throughout Ocean City and its surrounding communities 365 days a year. Eat in, carry out or have it delivered right to your doorstep. Our comfortable dining room features ample seating for small groups or large parties and our speedy delivery service will deliver your hot, delicious pizza right to your home, hotel or condo for your added convenience. From steaming homemade pizzas to lightly tossed salads and fiery hot wings, we have something for everyone. Live entertainment every weekend all winter and live entertainment four nights in the summer.

MARLIN MOON RESTAURANT 33rd St. in the DoubleTree Oceanfront 410-289-1201 • www.marlinmoonocmd.com Eat where the locals eat. Marlin Moon is back in town with the talented Executive Chef, Gary Beach, creating his legendary food magic. Marlin Moon combines an eclectic atmosphere of ocean views and a fresh vibe with creative seafood and steak dishes you won’t forget. Winner of the Maryland People’s Choice Award, Marlin Moon delivers the culinary combinations you’re craving and uses only locally sourced seafood, meats and vegetables. Some of the original classics, such as Mom’s Shrimp and Freddy’s Seafood Pasta, are back as well as a raw bar, small plate appetizers, fresh salads and entrees sure to satisfy any food mood. Open daily serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th St. • 443-664-6801 • redredwinebar.com Steps from the beach. Fresh coastal cuisine with a focus on locally sourced seafood and hand tossed pizzas. Artisanal cheeseboards. 35+ Wines By the Glass. Full bar. Craft beer. Late night bar. Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Casual atmosphere. Seasonal outdoor seating. Named Best Wine and Beverage Program in Maryland by the Restaurant Association.

PICKLES PUB 8th St., Ocean City • 410-289-4891 It’s pub food with a twist and a special emphasis put on quality and large portions. The big juicy burgers and oven baked wedge sandwiches are locals’ favorites as are the pub wings (in a variety of styles) and tacos (choose from thai pulled pork, grilled chicken and blacked ahi avocado).

There are numerous unique craft pizza options to choose from as well with the house favorite here being the blackened shrimp and arugula.

SEACRETS • On The Bay At 49th St.

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410-524-4900 • www.seacrets.com We are Jamaica USA! Serving our world famous jerk chicken, along with a full menu of appetizers, soups, sandwiches, salads, entrees, desserts and a children's menu. Enjoy happy hour drink prices until 7 p.m.and live entertainment in a tropical atmosphere. Please check our website www.seacrets.com for a complete list of live bands and daily food and drink specials or call 410-524-4900. Find us and get lost!

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ABBEY BURGER BISTRO 410-250-2333 • 12601 Coastal Hiwy.

An enticing selection of flavors are offered for any burger palate, from rotating exotic meats like antelope to locally raised Dry Aged Black Angus to Delicious Handmade Vegetarians and even Vegan options. All are hand-pattied and made to order. If you’re feeling creative, you can build your own using our signature ‘Build A Burger’ checklist, or simply choose one of the tested and proven classics and leave it to the chef. A wide selection of local, domestic, and imported beers and micro-brews as well as an expansive bar are featured. Also offered are adult and children’s arcade games as well as a children’s play area.

CAROUSEL OCEANFRONT HOTEL & CONDOS 118th St. & the Beach • 410-524-1000 Reef 118 Oceanfront Restaurant located in the Carousel Hotel offers beautiful oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet or try one of our specialty omelets including lump crab and asparagus. Our menu offers a wide variety of Succulent Seafood along with steaks, pastas & ribs. $5.95 kids’ menu available. Stop by the Bamboo Lounge serving happy hour daily 4-6 p.m. with super drink prices and $4.95 food specials. Visit the Carousel and get served by the friendliest staff in OC! THE CRABCAKE FACTORY USA 120th St./Beachside (Serene Hotel) 410-250-4900 Voted “Best Crabcakes in Maryland, DC and Virginia” by The Washington Post. 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. The Crabcake Factory started out as a breakfast house in 1996 and still serves one of the best and most creative breakfast menus in Ocean City. Try Eastern Shore favorites prepared daily by Chef-Owner John Brooks including a chipped beef, skillets, omelettes and their famous lump crab creations. 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. Try Sue’s Spicy Bloody Marys to start the day with a kick. Full breakfast menu available for carry-out. Online at: www.CrabcakeFactory-USA.com. See other listing (Crabcake Factory USA). Open year-round.

CRABCAKE FACTORY BAYSIDE Rt. 54, Selbyville, DE • 302-988-5000 Under new ownership but SAME award-winning crab cakes and bloody marys! Enjoy WATERFRONT dining. Full-service family restaurant, carry-out & sports bar. Outside seating available.

Open daily at 9 a.m. YEAR ROUND. Menu selections include crab cakes, prime rib, Philly-style cheese steaks, various seafood, kids menu plus full breakfast menu. visit us online at crabcakefactory-online.com or on our Facebook page. Casual dress, full liquor bar, no reservations.

FENWICK CRAB HOUSE 100 Coastal Hwy., Fenwick Island, DE 302-539-2500 Along with all-you-can-eat crabs every day, the full menu is available daily for eating in or eating out. Daily dinner specials are offered along with favorites such as fried chicken and baby back ribs. Check out the new lunch menu, which is available until 3 p.m. daily. A fun and popular happy hour is also offered daily until 6 p.m. with food and drink specials.

GREENE TURTLE-NORTH 116th St. & Coastal Hwy • 410-723-2120 www.facebook.com/OriginalGreeneTurtle This is the Original Greene Turtle, an Ocean City Tradition, since 1976! A fun and friendly Sports Bar & Grille, where every seat is a great spot to watch sports with 50+ High Def. TVs up & downstairs! Menu favorites include homemade crab cakes, kids’ menu, salads, burgers, wings and more! Join them for weekday lunch specials 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and happy hour 3-7 p.m. Popular features are game room, gift shop, carry-out, party trays, nightly drink specials, MD Lottery-Keno, Powerball and DJs with dance floor. Something for everyone! Open 11 a.m-2 a.m., year-round.

HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR Rte. 54 & The Bay, Fenwick Island, DE www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com 302-539-3095 No reservations required. Harpoon Hanna’s features a children’s menu & full bar. We are a casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch & dinner including fesh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round.

HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT Located Inside The Clarion Resort 101st St., Ocean City • 410-524-3535

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Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to have Chef Rob Sosnovich creating beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breaker’s Pub. Our new all day menu, available 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., features many of your favorites and some exciting new creations with a local flare – from Lite Bites to Big Bites and everything in between. Our deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet is open year-round and our “famous” all-you-can-eat prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet is available most weekends throughout the year and daily in season. The Ocean Club Nightclub features top-40 dance music every weekend and nightly this summer. We’ve added some popular local bands to our lineup, so come join us “where the big kids play!” Lenny’s Beach Bar & Grill: enjoy surf, sun and live entertainment 7 days a week on the deck, from Memorial day through Labor Day during our afternoon beach parties. Enjoy something to eat or drink from our extensive menu. Try our “Bucket of Fun”, or a fresh “Orange Crush”–two of our favorites!

LIGHTHOUSE SOUND RESTAURANT 12723 St. Martin’s Neck Road, Bishopville, MD • 410-641-1199 Join us for dinner tonight and enjoy the best views of Ocean City, overlooking the Assawoman Bay and the Ocean City skyline. We feature our signature crab cakes, sizzling steaks and fresh fish entrees. Join us for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch. Specializing in weddings and banquets. For more info visit www.lighthousesoundrestaurant.com or call 410-641-1199.

NANTUCKETS Rte. 1, Fenwick Island • 302-539-2607 Serving the beach great food and spirits for over 20 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. There’s the memorable steaks, fresh seafood, famous quahog chowder and the chef’s daily specials, just to name a few.

SMITTY MCGEE’S Rte. 54-West Fenwick Ireland 302-436-4716 • www.smittymcgees.com Smitty McGee’s is the place to be for fun. Best wings on the beach for 28 years and counting.

Enjoy great food and drink specials in a casual atmosphere. Happy hour daily. Come enjoy the live entertainment Thursday and Friday. Full menu served unil 1 a.m. Banquet facilities available. Open seven days a week. We never close!

SURF’S EDGE DELI & PIZZERIA 100 Coastal Hwy., Fenwick Island 302-537-5565 Best Salads award by Coastal Style 4 years in a row. Healthy, casual dining featuring homemade salads, fresh salads, subs, paninis, sandwiches and pizza. Open for lunch and dinner.

Children’s menu, take-out and delivery available.

TWINING’S LOBSTER SHANTY Rte. 54, Fenwick Island • 302-436-2305 www.twiningshanty.com “A funky little place at the edge of town.” Classic New England Fare, Lobsters, Steaks & Burgers, Children’s menu. Bird watching, magical sunsets await. Open for lunch and dinner. Reservations are suggested.

Come Join Us On Sunday

EVERY SUNDAY 8:30 a.m.: Fellowship In The He Brews Cafe

9 a.m.: Blended Sunday Worship Service Stevenson United Methodist Church 9:30 a.m.: Children And Youth

123 North Main St., Berlin, Md. 410-641-1137 • www.stevensonchurch.org

Sunday School

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OCEAN CITY vanishing

January 3, 2020

WITH BUNK MANN

Sept. 22, 1994 will long be remembered as the date of the “Sunfest Disaster,” a day which taxed Ocean City’s emergency services to the limit. As vendors were setting up for the opening of Sunfest, the annual end of summer arts, crafts and music celebration, a windstorm hit the Inlet Parking Lot with 50 mph winds. Tents were ripped, concession booths destroyed and craft inventories scattered in all directions.

While the storm continued, a fire broke out 15 blocks north in a Sunsations store on 9th Street. It quickly spread, fanned by the same winds that had devastated the Sunfest site, and destroyed the Candy Kitchen, the Alaska Stand, the Boardwalk Auction Gallery and the Crab Alley Restaurant. The fire also threatened the Lankford Hotel but heroic work by firefighters saved the venerable hotel.

Sunfest re-opened on a smaller scale the next day but the fire changed the south side of 9th Street forever.

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