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Boardwalk Safety On Many Minds

Officer Remembered: The Ocean City Police Department revealed a memorial banner on the Boardwalk

to honor Sgt. Charles “Chip” Green last Friday. Green, who passed away on May 6, 2020, was a 22-year veteran with the Photos by Chris Parypa Ocean City Police Department, including the last decade as a member of the mounted unit.

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

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SNOW HILL – Despite concerns about the level of funding the town is providing to its fire company, county officials agreed this week not to cut the Town of Berlin’s unrestricted grant.

The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously this week to reverse last week’s decision to reduce Berlin’s annual grant for fiscal year 2022 by $115,000. They made it clear, however, that maintaining fire company funding would be a key issue moving forward.

“If we give them the $115,000, we have to put them on notice that this is not going to happen anymore. Period,” Commission President Joe Mitrecic said. “In the future, any municipality that

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cuts funding to fire/EMS because of an increase from the county, that they lose their unrestricted grant. All of them. All $465,000.”

Last week, the commissioners expressed concern about the level of funding the town provided to the Berlin Fire Company for fire and EMS services. As a result, they agreed to cut the town’s $465,000 unrestricted grant by $115,000 to supplement the county’s direct EMS funding for the Berlin Fire Company.

Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall approached the commissioners Tuesday to ask them to reconsider that decision.

He said the town’s practice was to devote its $465,000 in unrestricted county funding to police, fire and EMS. “We take that whole $465,000 and divert that directly into those services,”

he said. “So, a reduction by $115,000 is going to have a sizeable impact on what we’re able to do and the level of service that we’re able to help fund for the residents of Berlin.”

Though the commissioners last week indicated that the town had reduced its funding to the fire company when the county had increased its funding to the agency, Tyndall said that was not the town’s practice. He said that when the town could afford to, it provided the fire company with more than its usual $400,000 grant. In fiscal year 2019, the fire company received a grant for $605,000 from Berlin. In fiscal year 2020, it received $544,000 from the town.

“Then we hit a rough time with our budget and we had to reduce back to that $400,000 base rate,” he said. “At

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the same time we were making equitable cutbacks in every single one of our departments.”

According to figures Tyndall provided, the town funded the Berlin Fire Company at more than $500,000 annually from 2007-2012. Funding was cut completely in fiscal year 2013, however, because of harassment claims against the agency. Those claims, reported by Tyndall, were eventually the subject of his $8 million lawsuit against the Berlin Fire Company, which was settled for an undisclosed amount in 2015.

After the dramatic cut in 2013, the town restored some funding to the fire company in 2014 and in 2015 provided the agency with $400,000 it could split between fire and EMS operations. That funding level was maintained until fiscal year 2019, when the grant was increased. After being increased again in 2020, it was dropped to $400,000 for the current fiscal year. The town plans to fund at that same level in the new fiscal year, which begins July 1.

Tyndall told the commissioners this week the town was trying to “work toward restoring” its relationship with the fire company and needed its annual $465,000 grant to help do that.

“At a time where we’re working to rebuild something that’s not been a very good working relationship between the town and the fire company, we don’t want to erode that in any way,” he said.

He added that compared to other municipalities, the town invested substantially in its fire company.

“But you’re growing,” Commissioner Chip Bertino said. “You’ve annexed an awful lot.”

Commissioner Jim Bunting voiced similar concerns, pointing out that the town had cut funding to the department after fiscal year 2020 while expanding the fire company’s coverage area.

“Do you think that’s fair?” he said.

Tyndall said the town increased fire company funding in the years it was able to. Bunting went on to point out that the funding the town was seeking from the county for a Rails to Trails bike program would be better spent on a fire company grant.

Tyndall responded that bicycle safety was public safety.

“We work in local and county government,” he said. “We understand that we have to walk and chew gum at the same time. We have to invest in streets, we have to invest in the different departments that we have. We can’t just look at them through one lens.”

Tyndall added that he was likely the only person in the room who had worked for every EMS jurisdiction in the county during his time as a paramedic.

“I understand how difficult the job is,” Tyndall said. “I also understand that’s why we have many people that dedicate themselves as volunteers… Berlin has a base level of crew they provide and they lean on those volunteers to help drive the ambulance, help staff second crews. That’s done county wide.

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Talk Centers On Perception Vs. Reality

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY – On the cusp of another summer season, the issue of public safety, on the Boardwalk specifically, was broached again this week in an impromptu discussion at the close of Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting.

While Ocean City remains safe a majority of the time and the police department is committed to maintaining peace and order, it’s no secret there has been a changing perception about the overall safety, particularly late at night on the Boardwalk. A particularly violent stretch in the span of a couple of weeks in June last summer remains on many people’s minds. There were numerous fights, weapons seized, stabbings and a shooting. Though early in the season, there was a reported stabbing last weekend late at night on the Boardwalk during a fight involving two groups.

Those incidents are likely isolated and not necessarily unique to Ocean City, but resort officials still seek solutions to the image problem with resources allocated over the off-season to creating a new game plan to combat crime. Throughout the last year, the issues have been addressed constantly at the police commission level and in closed Mayor and Council sessions and occasionally in the public forum.

More full-time police officers are on the way, the department has been successful in filling out the ranks of seasonal officers and public safety aides, even to a higher extent than last year, despite the growing labor crunch and a reluctance of many to pursue a law enforcement career in the current climate.

The issues were raised again this week during the public comment period at Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting. Resident John Siney said he has been coming to Ocean City since he was a child and recently bought an uptown condo. He raised concern about some of the safety issues, particularly on the Boardwalk at certain times of the summer.

“I feel like the environment is changing and it’s a little scary,” he said. “When you go down to the Boardwalk, people come here because they want to relive the memories of when they were young.”

Siney said his comments were reflective of the opinions of others he has spoken with about the issues.

“I’ve had so many people say to me, ‘hey, it’s not like it used to be,’” he said.

“It’s not safe down there. I just wanted to sound the alarm how quickly it can change.”

Local resident Nicholas Eastman, who ran for council last fall, echoed similar sentiments.

“I’m concerned Ocean City is trending in a downward direction,” he said. “I find that concerning.”

For their part, the Mayor and Council

did not shy away from the comments on Monday. Councilman John Gehrig acknowledged there were challenges and said steps were being taken to address them.

“There are a lot of challenges,” he said. “We’re blessed to live in one of the best places on earth. We don’t run from the challenges. We invest in public safety and we’re committed to hiring more public safety officers.”

Gehrig said increased public safety is just part of the overall equation.

“We also invest in a lot of ideas on the other side of the coin,” he said.

“We’re not just enforcing our laws, but also investing in business development ideas and how to attract customers who are going to respect our town and become future residents because they love Ocean City.”

Gehrig pointed to the recent hiring of Director of Tourism and Business Development Tom Perlozzo, who starts in July, as an example. He also said there is a thin line between perception and reality about the safety of the Boardwalk at certain times.

“We’re committed to that,” he said.

“We’ve hired a new position to lead that effort. You can go down to the Boardwalk almost all the time and feel safe.

Some of this is real, and some of it may be a little over-spoken, but we’re addressing the challenges.”

Mayor Rick Meehan on Monday also acknowledged the challenges the town faces at times.

“Public safety is our number one priority and there are challenges,” he said.

“Our challenges today are maybe more difficult than they have been in the past, but we’re continuing to do everything we can to manage them.”

Meehan said the town has been working with the OCPD throughout the year to address the situation in June last year and assure it does not repeat itself.

“I know the Ocean City Police Department and our chief are aware of what the challenges are,” he said. “They’ve made some changes. They will be throughout the town, but particularly on the Boardwalk in increased numbers and they’ve changed deployments. They understand the issues they are facing, and they’re prepared to face them.

We’re going to continue to move forward and make sure Ocean City is safe for everybody.”

As far as Boardwalk safety goes, Meehan said there is often a thin line between perception and reality.

“I go down to the Boardwalk all the time, and I’ve never had any concern about being safe,” he said. “Sometimes, perception is part of it, but I can tell you as far as I’m concerned, it is safe to go down there. We all have to be cautious everywhere we go today. Make sure we go to police officers and make sure our kids are educated to go to police officers and together, we can keep our community safe.”

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY – The resort is planning several special events to kick off the summer season over Memorial Day weekend.

With most of the COVID restrictions now lifted, the Town of Ocean City is ready to celebrate the start of what appears to be a promising, if not challenging, summer season with several festivities on tap.

The holiday weekend will start with a re-enactment of an event 75 years ago.

In 1946, then-Gov. Harry O’Connor and Ocean City Mayor Daniel Trimper kicked off the summer season by meeting on the beach and planting a ceremonial umbrella in the sand.

Two years ago, Mayor Rick Meehan and Gov. Larry Hogan re-enacted that season kick-off from 75 years ago, but the event was postponed last year with the rather subdued season kick-off.

Meehan said this week Hogan will be on hand next Friday for the ceremonial planting of the first umbrella at 11 a.m. at North Division Street.

“In 2019, we opened the summer season on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend and the governor was here and placed the first ceremonial umbrella on the beach, re-enacting a similar event from 1946,” he said. “We couldn’t do it last year, but we’re going to do it this year.”

Meehan said Hogan was enthusiastic about recreating the 1946 event.

“When I asked the governor to join us he said, ‘let’s do it,’” he said. “We need to get back to what works and what we can all do together.”

Next weekend’s festivities also include the return of the giant American flag on the beach. The flag measures over 45,000 square feet and is one of the largest in the country.

Memorial Day traditionally honors those who have lost their lives in the service of their country and that will always be the case. This year, however, Ocean City holiday weekend festivities will also honor those who have served their communities through the pandemic.

“The ceremony is going to be a little different,” he said. “We’re going to celebrate a number of things. We’re going to celebrate the real meaning of Memorial Day. It’s not just about coming to the beach and going on the rides and eating French fries. There is something more to it.”

Meehan said healthcare workers and first-responders, along with anyone else who cares to join, will be invited to help unfurl the giant American flag on the beach.

“We’re also going to honor all of the front-line healthcare workers and firstresponders that have put their lives on the line for everybody else over the past year,” he said. “We invite everybody to be there and really open up the summer season with a thank you and encouragement for better times ahead.”

Resort’s Seasonal Worker Concerns Evolve With Quick Visa Processing

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

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OCEAN CITY – As seasonal workers continue to make their way into Ocean City, officials say staffing and seasonal housing shortages persist.

Employers, industry leaders and resort officials say labor shortages continue to be felt as the summer season kicks off.

While restrictions have eased on the J-1 visa summer work and travel program, Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lachelle Scarlato said less than 500 student workers have arrived in Ocean City as of Wednesday.

“There is no regulation in terms of the U.S. that is prohibiting them from coming,” she said. “The challenge that remains is that their home countries are processing visas at different rates.

Some are not processing visas at all.”

Each summer, roughly 4,000 international students on J-1 work and travel visas arrive in Ocean City to fill some of the resort’s 12,000 seasonal jobs. In 2020, however, the program was essentially shut down because of travel restrictions and federal directives related to the pandemic, resulting in a labor shortage that had local businesses scaling back operations.

While the future of the program remained in limbo for much of the fall, winter and early spring, sponsoring agencies continued to plan for the arrival of J-1 students this summer. And on March 31, a presidential proclamation suspending the entry of J-1 seasonal workers expired, easing restrictions on the exchange program.

For Ocean City’s tourism and hospitality industries, the expiration was welcome news. But questions remained on whether the U.S. Department of State could process J-1 visas in time for the summer season.

International Workers Arrive Scarlato said this week information on the number of seasonal workers expected to arrive in Ocean City this summer changes daily, if not hourly. But she noted there was some good news on the labor front late last week.

“Last week the Dominican Republic all of a sudden, and in a matter of hours, started processing visas,” she said, “and at a very quick rate.”

United Work and Travel’s Anne Marie Conestabile, program director for Ocean City, said her agency has received nearly 1,000 J-1 appointments for this summer with the Dominican Republic being a major provider. Several student workers, she added, will be arriving at the resort this week.

“By now, I usually have a majority of my students here,” she said. “But because of the delays from the embassies, I’ll be receiving them through July 1.”

For many employers, the arrival of J1 students couldn’t come soon enough, Conestabile said.

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“If I bring 1,000 students, that means 2,000 jobs get filled because every student likes to work two jobs,” she said.

Susan Jones, executive director for the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association (HMRA), noted the impact the labor shortage has had on local businesses already. She explained this week very few HMRA members are fully staffed at pre-COVID levels.

“Revenge travel is certainly prevalent in our area as we’ve experienced a strong winter and spring season and we believe this will continue as the weather warms,” she said. “Having adequate staffing is critical to operating all shifts.

Sadly, the labor shortage is going to cause reduced operating hours and potentially longer wait times, so it is important to remind customers to be kind and patient; especially with the existing staff that is working harder than ever.”

In recent weeks, various employers have shared their concerns about staffing ahead of the summer season.

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Last year, Trimper’s augmented its seasonal workforce through the H-2B visa program, which brings foreign nationals into the country to fill temporary, non-agricultural jobs. But Bruno’s request for additional H-2B workers this summer was recently put on hold pending further documentation.

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“Our town just doesn’t have the fulltime population to fill all the seasonal positions we have …,” she said. “Ocean City is a great place to live and work, but we need affordable housing and we need to attract people to work in our businesses.”

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as seasonal housing shortages. Scarlato said the lack of seasonal housing in Ocean City remained the biggest challenge for seasonal workforce programs.

“Last year was almost the perfect storm,” she said. “When we didn’t receive the traditional population, a number of landlords that set aside seasonal housing … converted in many instances to Airbnb, VRBO or long-term rentals.

There was significant inventory loss.”

Conestabile agreed.

“I was set to house 1,125 students for the 2021 season. However, when we saw embassies not opening, we decided to return some housing to the landlords …,” she said. “Now last week we were advised by the embassies we were getting a full load of students, so I’m actively look for 50 to 100 beds.”

Scarlato said housing accommodations and seasonal workforce numbers go hand in hand. To that end, the chamber began working with a Wisconsin construction company to develop safe, affordable housing for international and regional seasonal workers. She said plans for a seasonal housing development were recently presented to Mayor Rick Meehan, town staff, the chamber’s executive committee and state representatives Sen. Mary Beth Carozza and Del. Wayne Hartman.

“First and foremost, we must build and be able to offer seasonal housing if

H-2B workers, J-1 workers, American college students or even people from Pocomoke who want to work in Ocean City …,” she said. “It all circles back to one topic of discussion, and that’s housing.”

Shot Clinics Planned While it remains to be seen how many J-1 students will ultimately arrive this summer, officials say they continue to work with local, state and federal partners to bring seasonal workers to Ocean City.

The chamber of commerce and sponsor agencies are also working with the local health department to facilitate the arrival of J-1 students.

“J-1 workers are included in the seasonal workforce mass vaccination clinic at the Ocean City Convention Center,” a statement from the Worcester County Health Department reads. “In addition, workers who arrive in June can be vaccinated in our weekly Tuesday clinic at the Ocean City Health Center which is open to the public. If there is a high volume arriving on a certain week, we will look at holding an additional clinic.”

Scarlato, however, noted the placement of J-1 students won’t be immediate, as they must undergo mandatory COVID testing and complete a sevenday quarantine.

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TEAP Results In Two Arrests

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Thanks to a business owner’s participation in the Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program, or TEAP, resort police were able to recover a stolen vehicle and make two arrests.

On Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were patrolling in the downtown area when they noticed a vehicle parked in a private parking area at a hotel that was currently closed. The veBRIAN hicle was parked di- CIRWITHIAN rectly in front of an OCPD TEAP sign, which stated no trespassing.

For the record, many businesses sign up for the TEAP program, which, as the name suggests, authorizes OCPD officers to go onto private property when a business is closed to take enforcement action. The program has its roots in the vehicular special events, such as the fall pop-up rally, for example.

OCPD officers observed two individuals asleep inside the vehicle. During the course of the investigation, officers learned the vehicle had been reported stolen in Delaware. In addition, it was learned the driver, Brian

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Keith Cirwithian, 20, of Wilmington, Del., had an active warrant from Delaware for his arrest in a separate case.

Cirwithian was charged with the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, trespassing on posted property and the fugitive warrant. Cirwithian was taken before a District Court Commissioner and was ordered to be held without bond on the fugitive warrant and a $5,000 bond for the charges in Ocean City.

Also arrested was the passenger, identified as Tahlib WatTAHLIB son, 22, of WilmingWATSON ton, who was charged with unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and trespassing on posted property. Watson was released after posting a $5,000 bond.

The Town of Ocean City offers the TEAP to property owners and managers whose businesses do not stay open 24/7. It allows OCPD officers to effectively address peace and good order issues on private property, especially during nighttime hours when contacting owners and managers is inherently problematic and inconvenient. Anyone interested in signing up for the program should go to https://oceancitymd.gov/TEAP.pdf.

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

FENWICK ISLAND – Nearly seven months after a contentious public hearing, the state’s alcoholic beverage control commissioner last week denied a local hotel owner’s variance request for an outdoor pool bar with live entertainment and external speakers.

Last Friday, the Delaware Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner (OABCC), headed by Commissioner John Cordrey, denied the connections of the Fenwick Shores hotel a variance permitting an outdoor pool bar, outdoor live entertainment, and external speakers and paging system on the hotel’s second-floor pool deck.

The decision comes nearly seven months after a seven-hour-long public hearing in which community members

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both for and against the application made their case before the state agency.

At that meeting, Cordrey granted Sands Fenwick, Inc. a license to allow the sale and consumption of alcohol inside the new Fenwick Shores hotel, located along Coastal Highway in Fenwick Island. However, a decision to license the hotel’s second-floor pool deck was deferred until the agency could further review evidence and testimony provided by more than 100 residents and property owners.

In a conclusion issued last week, Cor-

drey granted the applicant a patio permit allowing the service and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the outdoor pool area and outdoor seated dining area. But a variance permitting an outdoor bar, outdoor live entertainment, and external speakers and paging system were denied.

“To be approved for a variance, an applicant must show ‘good cause’ for the requested variance …,” the decision reads. “This Office concludes the applicant provided no evidence to support the requested variance.”

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Cordrey added that no other hotel or restaurant in Fenwick Island had an outdoor bar.

“The Seaside Inn and Fenwick Island Hotel, the only two other existing hotels in Fenwick Island, do not offer food or beverage service, and certainly no outdoor bar,” the decision reads. “In many other applications where bars and patios are requested, an applicant has suggested that the ‘good cause’ was the competitive disadvantage they have, given that all others surrounding them have such a variance. Here that does not exist, and in fact, granting the variances would actually provide the applicant with a significant advantage that others in Fenwick Island do not have.”

In 2018, local developer Spiro Buas demolished the aging Sands Motel and began building a new hotel in its place.

Fenwick Shores – a 65-room boutique hotel developed under Hilton’s Tapestry Collection brand – opened to the public last fall.

In addition to its guest rooms and amenities, the hotel features an outdoor pool on the second-floor deck, as well as food and beverage operations.

To allow alcohol service for hotel guests, Buas applied with the OABCC for a hotel liquor license. Last October, however, the agency scheduled a virtual hearing in response to written opposition from community members.

Several property owners have voiced their objections to the outdoor bar and associated noise. Some have even hired an attorney after alleging the town had violated its zoning code by allowing the outdoor bar to be constructed in the first place. A petition to have the town enforce its zoning code is currently making its way through the state’s Superior Court, but the results of that effort remain to be seen.

In his decision last week, Cordrey noted the agency’s position for denying the applicant’s variance request lied solely on the inability to meet the burden of “good cause.” As a result of the decision, no sale, service or consumption of alcohol can be made at the hotel’s already-built outdoor pool bar.

“Because the applicant did not present any evidence – and meet its burden – of ‘good cause’ for the requested variance, this Office does not reach the step of discussing the objections raised by the concerned citizens … nor the concerns about the applicant’s compliance with Town ordinances or how the zoning approval letter was issued,” the decision reads. “This Office discussed and determined those items to a limited extent during the hearing and further discussion on this Decision and Order is not needed. Rather, this Office currently believes those concerns of the citizens are for the Town (and perhaps its solicitor) to address.”

In an interview this week, Buas said he was grateful to receive the patio permit but disappointed not to receive the variance. He noted he would be reevaluating his next steps.

“I believe the commissioner did the best he could, and he gave a little bit and he restricted a little bit …,” Buas said. “I feel like he had to split the baby on this one.”

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BERLIN – Town officials are expected to finalize plans for a July fireworks show at Heron Park next week.

On Monday, the Berlin Town Council will discuss plans for the town’s annual fireworks show. Though there was a proposal to hold the event at the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex, officials are now recommending Heron Park as the site of the July 3 display.

"We're going to pursue Heron Park because we've done it there before," Mayor Zack Tyndall said.

Last year, before the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the cancellation of the event, town officials had agreed to work with Worcester County Recreation and Parks to hold a fireworks show and festival at the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex. When town officials met with county staff this spring to discuss a 2021 display, Tyndall said they were advised Berlin would be responsible for providing the resources needed to hold the event.

"With everything being on us it was a little bit easier to go with the plan we know," he said. "We are still open to collaborating in the future."

Police Chief Arnold Downing and Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells are expected to discuss details of the proposal with elected officials during Monday's meeting of the town council. Wells said the fireworks had been held without issue at Heron Park for several years before the town considered working with the county to host the event at the ballfields.

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OCEAN PINES – Efforts to adopt the county’s short-term rental regulations will move forward next month, but not before the association holds a town hall meeting on the issue.

Last Saturday, Director Frank Daly presented the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors with a recommendation to adopt the county’s short-term rental regulations into the association’s Declaration of Restrictions (DRs) with enhanced enforcement provisions.

“Certainly, I believe the board has given clear instructions that we do not want to eliminate short-term rentals, we do not want to disrupt the short-term rental market in Ocean Pines, but what we want to do is be able to deal with problem properties when they crop up in a more effective manner than what we’ve done in the past,” he said. “The recommendation is to amend the Declaration of Restrictions for each section to exactly follow the county code … No more restrictive, which is the direction of the board, and no less restrictive, which is the rule under Maryland’s law. If you’re renting short-terms, and you’re in compliance with the county, you’re going to be

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in compliance with Ocean Pines, no questions asked.”

Daly noted the process would allow the association to set up its own penalties for short-term rental violations. While the county has established its own regulations, he explained, it had no resources or budget to enforce them.

“That falls upon us to do that,” he said, “and we can do that with this attorney recommendation.”

Last year, an Ocean Pines work group began meeting with community stakeholders to draft proposed changes to the association’s architectural guidelines on short-term rental properties. According to association officials, there are roughly 180 short-term rentals in Ocean Pines.

They noted, however, ongoing issues at three or four properties prompted the association to tighten controls on the shortterm rentals.

As initially proposed, the rental regulations would’ve required single-family residences rented for 28 days or less to have both a Worcester County rental permit and Ocean Pines rental permit and sticker. It also set requirements for annual inspections, maximum occupancy, safety improvements, and off-street parking, among other things.

Last month, however, Daly – a work group member – withdrew his motion to approve proposed short-term rental regulations following objections from shortterm rental owners and concerned community members. Since that time, OPA attorneys have worked to draft amendments to the association’s Declaration of Restrictions that achieve the work group’s objections while addressing the community’s concerns.

When asked last week how the association would enforce the adopted shortterm rental regulations, Daly said it would be a complaint-driven system.

“The truth is we have never experienced a problem with the property that has a short-term rental license,” he said.

“But with properties that are rented shortterm that don’t have that license, we’ve had mega problems and so has the county. So if you have a complaint, we’ll address it. But if there’s no complaint, we’re not going to go out looking for trouble. That’s how we do it with our regular DRs, and it works really well.”

Daly noted the general manager could proceed with enforcement after the first offense. He said fines could also be imposed depending on which section of the community the issue occurs.

“Since 1995, the board has had the ability to levy fines to sections developed after 1995 …,” he added. “If there’s no complaints, there’s no fines.”

Director Doug Parks said he wanted to ensure there was a consistent process for enforcing short-term rental regulations.

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sections you can’t. So I think we need to bear that in mind as we go forward and try to make sure we promote some level of consistency when it comes to enforcement of short-term rentals as we go through all sections of Ocean Pines.”

When asked if the association would require inspections for short-term rentals, Daly said property owners would follow county regulations.

“What we are going to do is follow county guidelines, which is you submit a floorplan to scale, show the egress, show the closets, and send in a picture with it,” he said. “That will eliminate cheating.”

Director Colette Horn also questioned how the association would enforce issues such as noise, trash and parking.

Daly said county regulations on litter and noise can be incorporated into its restrictions.

“Nobody wants to touch parking at any level of government that I’ve been able to identify on the Eastern Shore … ,” he said. “I think in that case we should follow the old wisdom of let a dead dog lie. If we have to deal with it in the future, let’s deal with it. But it’s really a tough situation.”

Director Tom Janasek said he took issue with the association enforcing county regulations.

“They’re making all the money, they’re putting it in their pocket …,” he said.

“There should be a little extra they can pay someone to go and enforce these things, look at these properties and take pictures.”

Janasek noted Ocean Pines property owners could encourage the commissioners to increase fines and enforce short-term rental regulations in a timely manner.

“I believe our focus should be on getting the county to do what they say they are supposed to do rather than us coming up with a whole new set of rules and regulations and doing it ourselves …” he said. “If we put together a grassroots effort … we can be able to do that.”

Daly noted that both efforts could run concurrently.

“If this is on the books, and the county commissioners do what you are saying is their job, then we don’t have a problem and we don’t have to spend any money on enforcement,” he said.

Board President Larry Perrone told board members last week amendments to the association’s declaration of restrictions would require a vote from the owners of each section.

“The process of doing the DRs is not a referendum process,” he said. “It’s a straight up-down vote from the owners of the particular properties. There would be an expense incurred because we have to mail the ballots out to them, but it is a majority vote one way or another, and it does not require a referendum.”

After further discussion, the board agreed to hold a town hall meeting with community members before motions are brought forward at the June meeting.

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OCEAN CITY – Replacing the aging midtown fire station at 74th Street with a new station in front of the Public Safety Building moved closer to becoming a reality this week with approval for the design and engineering work.

In April, the Mayor and Council voted to eventually replace the aging and dilapidated Station 3 firehouse at 74th Street with a new facility in the parking lot of the Public Safety Building at 65th Street. The midtown Station 3 firehouse was built in 1969 and expanded in 1987. In the decades since, it has fallen into disrepair and no longer meets the needs of the fire department.

In recent years, there have been discussions about building a new fire station at the existing site at 74th Street, but the lot size is too small to meet the growing needs of the department and the city was unsuccessful in attempts to acquire neighboring properties. Attention then turned to the vast and often under-utilized parking lot in front of the Public Safety Building at 65th Street.

In April, after pleas from Ocean City Fire Chief Richie Bowers to take some

action on the failing midtown firehouse, the council voted unanimously to approve the plan to build a station at 65th Street. Replacing the midtown fire station at 74th Street was identified as a high priority project in the recent capital improvement plan and the council pulled the trigger on the 65th Street location.

City Engineer Terry McGean on Monday explained reasoning behind replacing the existing station with a new facility at 65th Street.

“Previously conducted feasibility studies and preliminary designs confirmed that the existing site was not large enough to meet the space requirements for the new station,” he said. “After extensive research into other locations in the corridor between 62nd Street and 94th Street, it was determined that the front parking lot of the Public Safety Building was the best available site that would meet the needs for the new fire station.”

McGean and Bowers came before the Mayor and Council on Monday with a recommendation on an architect firm the design and engineering phase of the project and a request for funding.

Last spring, requests for proposal (RFP) for the design of Station 3 were advertised and the town received six proposals.

After the proposals were evaluated

by McGean, Bowers and the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company president, it was determined Manns Woodward Architects were the best fit for the town on the firehouse design.

“The next step is to proceed with the design to the point we can make a good estimate on the overall project before the bond sale,” said McGean.

Once a decision was made on the 65th Street location, the scope of the work was determined, and a cost was negotiated. The total cost for the design of the new facility is $478,900. The council on Monday voted unanimously to approve the $478,900 for the design of the new firehouse, which will be reimbursed to the town through the future bond sale that will help pay for the new facility.

The new fire station at 65th Street would cost an estimated $5.5 million, although the price could come down with a contribution from the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company (OCVFC), which owns the land of the existing midtown fire station at 74th Street and has offered to sell the property at its highest value and contribute the proceeds of the sale to the cost of building the new station.

Currently, the property is appraised by the state at $1.5 million, but it would likely fetch a higher sale price. If it sold at that price, the overall price of the new fire station could be reduced to $4 million. There are other creative ways the OCVFC could contribute, but in any case, they would like to somehow retain some ownership stake in the new facility.

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OCEAN CITY – A local man is being held without bond on first-degree assault charges this week after allegedly stabbing a juvenile during a fight on the Boardwalk last weekend.

Around 11 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the Boardwalk in the area of Wicomico Street for a reported stabbing. The victim, a 17-year-old juvenile, was transported to Atlantic General Hospital (AGH). OCPD officers arrived first on the scene and detained three individuals involved in the fight, which led to the stabbing.

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One of the individuals detained was David Lee Sykes, 43, of Ocean City, who OCPD officers were familiar with from prior incidents, according to police reports.

The cell phone video reportedly showed Sykes and two of his associates fighting with three other unknown males including the juvenile victim.

According to police reports, all the involved individuals were punching and kicking each other and numerous combatants fell to the ground. The cell phone video reportedly showed the juvenile victim attempt to kick one of the identified males still being detained after the fight.

According to the cell phone video, Sykes swung his hand in a lashing motion and struck the juvenile victim numerous times. According to police reports, the juvenile victim was able to strike Sykes, who fell backward onto the ground where he landed in between one of the other combatant’s legs.

On the video, OCPD officers observed a shiny, skinny object similar to a knife in Sykes’ right hand that appears to have struck the other man in the lower right leg. An OCPD officer responded to AGH to check on the juvenile victim and learned the victim had suffered deep lacerations and required numerous staples to stop the bleeding and close the

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wounds. The juvenile victim’s injuries included a laceration to the right shoulder and arm area, a laceration to the left leg in the groin area, a laceration to the inner thigh area on the right leg and a deep laceration on the left arm.

Officers interviewed the man who was reportedly seen receiving a laceration on his leg when Sykes fell with the knife. The combatant’s right foot and shoe were covered in dried blood and he had a bandage above the foot. The victim told officers he was having an argument with Sykes when the juvenile victim punched him in the face, according to police reports.

The fight continued with four or five members of the other group punching two men in Sykes’ group, while Sykes was attempting to hold everyone back, according to police reports. The victim told officers he was unsure of how he received the injury to his leg and did not notice it until his foot felt wet. The stab wound was in the same area where Sykes fell between the victim’s leg and appeared to accidentally stab him, according to police reports.

The OCPD then interviewed Sykes, who explained he was having an argument with one of the men in his group when the other group approached them and started a fight. OCPD officers explained to Sykes they had observed him in the video with what appeared to be a knife, according to police reports. When asked where the knife was, Sykes reportedly told officers it was in a trash can.

Sykes reportedly explained the individuals in the other group were “jumping” his group and explained he had the knife for work purposes. Sykes told officers when he saw the other group coming at him, he used the knife to defend himself and his friends, according to police reports. He also explained he did not see members in the other group with any weapons, but there were more individuals in the other group than his small group of friends. He also told police he did not pull the knife out until he saw his friends on the ground.

The City Watch surveillance footage revealed a similar version of what was shown on the cell phone video. Sykes and his two friends were arguing when they were approached by the other group, including the juvenile victim who was stabbed. Sykes’ two friends were fighting with two members of the other group, including the juvenile victim, in the City Watch surveillance.

Sykes reportedly approached the four men fighting and removed a knife from his pocket. According to police reports, Sykes was holding the knife out and waiving it around while the fighting paused. The fight went out of view of the City Watch camera, but the remainder, including Sykes allegedly slashing the victim was captured on the cell phone video.

Sykes was charged with first- and second-degree assault and two counts of reckless endangerment. Following a bail review hearing on Monday, he was ordered to be held without bond.

Fee Reduction Eyed For Taxi Industry

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

OCEAN CITY – An effort to reduce certain fees associated with Ocean City’s taxi cab medallion system will move forward to the full Mayor and Council with a favorable recommendation from a resort committee.

On Monday, the Ocean City Police Commission voted unanimously to forward a favorable recommendation to the Mayor and Council to lower medallion fees to $50 and reduce medallion transfer fees to $100.

“I think we’d do better to just reduce the fees and keep the system,” Mayor Rick Meehan told committee members this week.

In 2010, Ocean City implemented a tax cab medallion system in an effort to regulate the local taxi industry. Not only did it limit the number of cabs that could operate in town, but added measures such as cab inspections to ensure public safety.

“Back in the day, if you recall, the taxi industry was a wild, wild west and we started to regulate taxi cabs for the public purpose of trying to control the number of taxis in town because that was the transportation system above and beyond the buses,” City Manager Doug Miller said this week, “and then also to ensure public safety in that the vehicles they were getting into were safe.”

Late last month, however, the Mayor and Council began considering an overhaul of the resort’s taxi medallion system.

At its peak the resort issued 175 taxi medallions, but the number has dwindled due to ride-sharing platforms like Uber and Lyft.

Anecdotally, Council President Matt James told commission members this week the value of medallions had dropped so low one operator had handed off all his medallions to the councilman.

“We are now in this environment where Uber and Lyft have pretty much decimated the industry,” Miller noted.

Another topic discussed last month was the fee for transferring a medallion from one cab operator to another. Meehan told commission members this week the fee was initially set at 20% of the medallion sales price, but has since been set at a fixed amount.

In a report this week, City Solicitor Heather Stansbury noted few municipalities regulated taxi companies. She added the jurisdictions that did had set low transfer fees.

“Is our transfer fee a bit high?” she said. “Yes, if you look at other jurisdictions.”

Councilman Lloyd Martin, committee chair, said he supported a fee reduction, but advocated for keeping the medallion system and inspection requirements.

“I think it’s time to move forward with lowering the fees if we can,” he said.

After further discussion, Meehan made a recommendation to reduce the medallion fee to $50 and the transfer fee to $100, and to have the fees set by resolution. The motion passed 4-0.

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OCEAN PINES – A referendum to reduce the board’s spending authority passed last week.

Last Friday, the Ocean Pines Elections Committee announced vote totals for the 2021 referendum, which asked homeowners to vote on a proposed bylaw change that limits board expenditure spending to $1 million without a referendum.

In a manual count held last week, the Elections Committee reported 2,531 votes in favor of the referendum and 1,358 votes against.

“The referendum has passed,” Elections Committee Chair Steve Habeger said.

According to the community’s bylaws,

the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors can spend up to 20% of assessments – which totals roughly $1.8 million in fiscal year 2020-2021 – on capital expenditures without a referendum. But last month, ballots were mailed to homeowners asking if the bylaws should be amended to lower that threshold to a fixed $1 million.

Ballots were due back on May 13 and counted at the Ocean Pines Community Center the next day.

“I want to take a second to thank the Elections Committee for the hard work they did in this process ...,” President

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Larry Perrone said in a meeting of the association’s board last Saturday. “That committee was there from 10:30 counting ballots until 4 p.m. yesterday, and they did it all by hand. They did an outstanding job. I want to thank Steve Habeger and his team for a job well done.”

In 2019, former board director Slobodan Trendic filed a lawsuit against the association after its board rejected his petition to hold a referendum to lower the capital spending limit. And late last year, a Worcester County Circuit Court judge ruled the petition met OPA require-

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ments and that the association was required to put the question to a vote.

Slobodan said this week the results of the referendum demonstrated the community’s desire to be involved in major financial decisions.

“In the last year board election, a total of 2,759 ballots were counted and in 2019 a total of 3,073,” he said. “And for this referendum a total of 3,889 ballots were counted. It is very telling that so many more members took part in the referendum process than in each of the two previous board elections. From my perspective it clearly says the members want the opportunity to voice their opinion on how the association’s money is being spent. And they wish to have some control on large capital expenditures over one million dollars.”

Slobodan added he was grateful for the support he received over the past two years and vowed to continue to advocate for important community matters.

“I would also like to extend a special thanks to my attorney, Bruce Bright,” he said. “His legal expertise made it possible for the members to successfully defend our petition in court. I truly feel that the outcome of this referendum is an important collective accomplishment for all of us.”

In an interview this week, Perrone said the association’s attorney was working on an amendment that will be added to the bylaws.

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Around 5:20 a.m. last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a downtown hotel for a reported suspicious person.

The officer met with the hotel’s night auditor, who reportedly told police a suspect, later identified as Adam Mugford, 34, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, had been loitering inside the hotel.

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Another OCPD officer observed Mugford in another hotel parking lot in the area reportedly holding himself up on a truck tailgate. As the officer approached, Mugford’s hands slipped off the tailgate, causing him to strike the left side of his face against the tailgate door. The officer determined Mugford was intoxicated.

Another OCPD officer reported Mugford had been permanently trespassed from another hotel further up Baltimore Avenue hours earlier when he was found sleeping in a hallway.

Mugford was arrested at that point.

During a search incident to the arrest, OCPD officers reportedly located on his person a plastic pill bottle that contained two plastic baggies of suspected powder cocaine, and another plastic baggie containing three blue pills determined to be Alprazolam. Mugford was charged with intoxicated endangerment, disorderly conduct and possession of controlled dangerous substances.

Weapons, Weed Seized OCEAN CITY – A Princess Anne man was arrested on multiple charges last weekend after getting pulled over for driving a vehicle with expired tags.

Around 2:30 a.m. last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer patrolling in the area of 48th Street observed a vehicle with expired registration tags. The officer able to determine one of the vehicle’s two registered owners was identified as Michael Townsend, 30, of Princess Anne. The officer reportedly pulled alongside of Townsend and identified him from his MVA photo.

The officer pulled Townsend over and asked for his license and registration, but Townsend handed the officer a Maryland identification card, according to police reports. A background check revealed Townsend’s Maryland driver’s license had been revoked. The check also revealed a warrant for failing to appear in a prior driving while revoked case, according to police reports.

The officer conducted an inventory of the vehicle’s contents because it was going to be towed. When the officer looked in the vehicle, he saw in plain view a large silver knife with a wooden handle concealed in a sheath between the driver’s seat and the center console.

Under the driver’s seat the officer located a plastic baggie of suspected marijuana. That discovery caused the officer to transition to a probable cause search.

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switchblade-style knife, according to police reports. Townsend was arrested and charged with carrying a concealed dangerous weapon, possession of a martial arts weapon and driving on a revoked license.

Police-Style Baton Arrest OCEAN CITY – A Washington, D.C. woman was arrested last week after a police-style baton was found in her purse during a traffic stop.

Around 2:30 a.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer stopped a vehicle at 23rd Street for traffic violations. The officer approached the vehicle and observed the tint to be so dark that he could not see inside it. The officer identified the driver and the front seat passenger as Marquita Davis, 28, of Washington, D.C. The officer searched the vehicle and found small amounts of marijuana in the center console. During a subsequent search, the officer located in Davis’ purse a Street Wise, police-style baton. Also discovered was more marijuana and bath salts in Davis’ purse. Davis was charged with possession of a police-style baton in city limits and possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

Gun Discharge Sentence OCEAN CITY – A South Carolina man, arrested in March after a handgun he left hidden in an uptown hotel room discharged through the wall of an adja-

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On March 17, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a hotel at 112th Street to investigate suspicious circumstances. They met with the hotel general manager, who reportedly advised hotel staff discovered damage to a hanging wall mirror inside room 348 back on March 12. When employees went to replace the mirror, they discovered a suspected bullet hole on the interior wall behind the mirror.

OCPD detectives examined the wall and determined a ballistic had been fired from a room, traveled through the wall into another room, went through the hanging wall mirror, a bed’s headboard and into the adjacent wall where the projectile came to rest, according to police reports.

The general manager reportedly told police the room where the gunshot originated was being rented long-term by a family of four, including Jamir Jones, 18, of Dillon, S.C., two other adults and a 13-year-old juvenile. Jones reportedly told police a man they only knew as “Zae” had recently stayed with them and had recently left to return south. According to Jones, Zae had a handgun and forgot it in a laundry basket in their room.

Jones said he and the other two adults went to work at a chicken factory in Delaware on March 11, leaving the 13year-old juvenile at the hotel.

Jones reportedly told police the juvenile was looking for something and moved the laundry basket, causing the gun to fall to the floor and discharge,

which caused the damage to the room.

The juvenile reportedly admitted moving the laundry basket and the firearm fell to the floor, causing it to discharge. The juvenile denied ever touching or manipulating the handgun.

Permission was granted to search the interior of the room and officers discovered that room’s hanging wall mirror was also damaged with what appeared to be the entrance hole for the projectile.

Permission was also granted to search the vehicle of the adult male in the family and the handgun was located in the trunk rolled up in a ballcap. The gun was unloaded, and the magazine was located within a shoe in the trunk. A computer check revealed the gun was reported stolen in Dillon, S.C. OCPD officers went back to the hotel

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Jones also acknowledged he made up the original story about the man known only as Zae, according to police reports. Jones was charged with a slew of weapons charges, reckless endangerment and providing a false statement to a police officer. Last week, he pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a minor and was sentenced to 18 months, 15 months of which were suspended.

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY – With the cicadas of Brood X starting to emerge in force across much of the eastern half of the U.S. this week, Ocean City is ramping up it’s Cicada-Free Zone marketing campaign.

The last time periodical cicadas of Brood X emerged 17 years ago, the Town of Ocean City, in cooperation with its tourism department and its advertising and marketing firm MGH, rolled out a humorous, innovative promotion marketing the resort area as a Cicada-Free Zone. The campaign beckoned from all over the eastern half of the country to escape the annoying pests and, by most accounts, it was successful.

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huge numbers this week, and Ocean City has dusted off its Cicada-Free Zone campaign in kind. As it turns out, cicadas do not arrive in Ocean City and the Lower Shore coastal areas because the soil is not conducive to their growth cycle. Seventeen years ago, when Ocean City first rolled out its creative Cicada-Free Zone campaign, town officials consulted with two entomologists to confirm the Brood X cicadas would not be making their presence felt in the resort area.

Ocean City Communications and Marketing Director Jessica Waters said this week with Brood X starting to emerge, the town has ramped up its campaign in its major markets up and down the east coast and beyond through social media and public relations outreach.

Just last week, Mayor Rick Meehan appeared via Zoom on the television

show “Good Morning Columbus” in Ohio to pitch the idea to residents in that area.

“Good morning Columbus, Ohio,” he said. “Ocean City is always the right place to be, but particularly right now because if they haven’t yet, that 17-year cycle is about to happen and cicadas are going to be surrounding all of the areas around the Midwest and areas surrounding the Atlantic beaches, but not here in Ocean City. The sand and soils in Ocean City are not conducive to cicadas, so this is actually a cicada-free zone.”

Waters said the town marketing department, along with MGH, have been closely watching for the emergence of Brood X to carefully time when to launch the campaign. Evidently, that time is now.

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‘buzz’ and doing outreach very strategically,” she said. “We are pitching the Cicada-Free Zone to areas in our markets that are discussing the arrival of the bugs.”

Waters said Meehan’s remote press junket in Ohio is one of many markets from which Ocean City visitors travel to the resort that will be getting the CicadaFree Zone message in the coming weeks.

“We have our eyes set on some national news outlets covering cicada stories, but are also continuing our local outreach efforts in the key advertising markets where there will be cicadas, including Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, Columbus, New York and New Jersey,” she said.

Waters said the campaign truly ramped up this week.

“Right now, actually, is when our big push will begin,” she said. “With the emergence of the cicadas likely occurring this week due to the warmer temperatures, we think now is the ideal time to capitalize on the interest in Brood X by making them aware of Ocean City being a cicada-free zone to hopefully incorporate in their coverage, and offering up the potential interviews and sound bites.”

When it was learned Ocean City was going to dust off its Cicada-Free Zone campaign this summer with the arrival of Brood X, The Baltimore Sun took a swipe at the town for its tongue-in-cheek cicada-free marketing plan in a larger editorial about the emerging insects, which prompted Meehan to fire off a letter to the Baltimore publication. In the letter, Meehan made his best pitch for visitors to escape the “frightening invaders” as the publication referred to them in a headline.

“You accused us of encouraging irrational behavior with our campaign, but we think going on vacation where the cicadas are not is a very rational response to their impending arrival. Not to mention, while news outlets like yours continue to cover the arrival of these buzzing bugs, we thought “why not have a little fun?” Is fun no longer allowed at The Sun? In Ocean City, fun is kind of what we do best so why not welcome people to our cicada-free zone,” Meehan wrote in the letter. “So, when your ears have heard enough of what Brood X has to offer, come on down to Ocean City.

Trade the constant hum of insects for the relaxing sounds of waves rolling up on our 10 miles of beautiful and cicadafree beach, as well as our cicada-free outdoor restaurants, golf courses and other attractions. We are pretty sure even the cicadas would vacation here if they could.”

The cicadas are harmless, but they create a summer-long nuisance in the areas where they are most prevalent, which, for Brood X, includes much of the eastern half of the U.S. Millions of people within driving distance of Ocean City will be subjected to the steady roar of countless cicadas emerging from Brood X and filling the skies and tree tops, back porches, yards and vehicles. The Brood X emergence is expected to last through June and into early July.

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The ever-growing Delmarva ESA recently moved from the Mid-Atlantic District to the Northeast District, and as a result, Ocean City was tapped to host the ESA Northeast Regional Championships, which were held last weekend at the beach at 36th Street. The weather cooperated and the waves were about as good as they get for spring in Ocean City for the first major surfing championship held in the resort in nearly a decade. Ocean City was the site of the ESA’s first regional event in 1985 and the last big surf event in the resort was held in 2013.

Competitors of all ages, from Virginia to Maine, including the Great Lakes, descended on Ocean City for the threeday contest last weekend. They were treated to summer-like weather with fun-sized contestable waves, according to ESA Executive Director Michelle Sommers, who is from the resort area.

“We had the best conditions for a surf contest,” she said. “Everyone said how amazing the town of Ocean City is and how impressed they were with the location for the event.”

The Delmarva ESA district was wellrepresented in the competition with the most competitors in the contest who qualified for the ESA regionals in contests in 2020. At over 200 members strong, the Delmarva District is one of the largest in the ESA. “Our local district continues to grow year after year and it’s a testament to the stoke our members have,” said Delmarva ESA Co-Director Laura Bren.

Hosting the ESA Northeast Regional Championships was a big boon for Ocean City, which is in the midst of rebranding its image as a major sports destination. Because of the large number of competitors from up and down the East Coast, along with their families, friends and spectators, the surfing championships last weekend generated an estimated 1,000 room-nights on a weekend in mid-May. “Ocean City has a special surf community that has brought together families and friends for many generations,” said Mayor Rick Meehan. “Our 10 miles of beach welcomes some of the best waves on the East Coast and we are proud to have had the ESA 2021 Northeast Regionals right here in Ocean City.

The Eastern Surfing Association is an incredible organization that fosters positive amateur surfing and we look forward to sharing many more waves with their competitors.”

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the many sponsors of the ESA Northeast Regionals last weekend in the resort. Ocean City Surf Club President Tommy Vach said his organization will continue its strong relationship with the ESA going forward.

“The Ocean City Surf Club was a proud sponsor of the 2021 ESA Northeast Regional Championship here in Ocean City and we wish to congratulate all of the talented surfers who participated in this awesome event,” he said.

“We will definitely continue our sponsorship moving forward.”

The Ocean City Surf Club, along with the Town of Ocean City, was just one of many local sponsors for the ESA championships last week. Laura Bren thanked the many businesses that supported the event, a list too long to enumerate.

“The support from our local community is amazing,” she said. “So many people came together to give of their resources, both time and financial, to make these events happen.”

As far as the competition itself, Delmarva ESA turned in strong performances with several winners in individual categories. In the boys under 12 division, Gavin Bren finished first. Bren also finished first in the Sharkbanz boys under-14 division. Also in the boy’s under-12 division, Reef Henson finished third and Christian Winter came in fifth.

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In the open shortboard division, Kai Sommers of Delmarva ESA finished fourth. Sommers also finished third in the junior men’s under 18 division.

Austin Bren finished first in the open longboard division and also finished third in the junior men’s longboard division. In the menehune longboard division, Dillon Scopp finished second, Gavin Bren finished fourth and Seamus Orth finished sixth.

In the girl’s under-16 division, Chloe Kohut finished fourth. Carolina Labin finished fifth in the Sharkbanz girl’s under14 division and also finished fourth in the girl’s under-12 division.

Delmarva ESA’s Cat Volmer came in first in the women’s longboard division.

Madison Bloxom was first in the women’s division, while Volmer came in second.

In the junior women’s longboard division, Samantha LeCrone was fourth and Lizzie Haney was sixth. In the legends longboard division, Craig Garfield finished second, Drew Rathgeber was third and Dwayne Dunlap was fourth. In the senior men’s division, Rathgeber was second and Jack Thomas finished third. Garfield was also third in the legends division, while Tom Pastirik was fourth in the grand legends division. In the open bodyboard division, Dunlap finished first, while Canton Ryall was second and Gunner Ryall was third.

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SNOW HILL – Though work continues on the Black-Eyed Susan, the riverboat’s connections believe it will be docked on the Pocomoke River by midJune.

Town of Snow Hill officials have selected Jim Washington, a retired culinary arts teacher and former operator of Tavern on Green Street, as the boat’s operator. The boat is expected to arrive in Snow Hill possibly as early as next week but not later than mid-June.

“We plan to be up and running this summer,” Washington said.

The Black-Eyed Susan, the 149-seat riverboat purchased in 2020 with a loan from Worcester County, has been at Murtech Marine in Salisbury since the fall undergoing repairs. Though Snow Hill Town Manager Gary Weber initially hoped to have the boat fixed up and docked in Snow Hill by mid-February, the extensive to-do list associated with bringing the boat to town, paired with delays associated with COVID-19, slowed the process. The town has been able to select an operator, however. Washington, who’s currently busy catering, said he was prompted to get involved with the riverboat in an effort to ensure it was locally run.

“We wanted to keep it local,” he said.

“We’re more in tune with what Snow Hill needs.”

Washington said the boat should be in town by mid-June. With multiple in-

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spections needed before it can operate as intended, however, it could be August before it welcomes patrons. This year, Washington said the boat will probably run once a week. By next spring, however, he hopes to offer cruises four days a week. Though there was initially talk of offering a cruise to Pocomoke, Washington said that plan has been abandoned because the trip would be too long. Instead, he plans to offer a two- to threehour cruise.

“We’re not 100% sure of a lot of things yet,” he said.

Washington is excited about the prospect, however, and said the boat has recently been repainted.

“It’s painted gorgeous,” he said.

Community excitement regarding the arrival of the boat remains high, according to Gary Weber.

“People are very excited,” he said. “I get so many calls. I think we’ve got 10 parties waiting to book.”

While Snow Hill officials believe firmly in the riverboat’s future success, others have been less enthusiastic. Weber said this week however that with the zero-interest $400,000 loan from the county and an expected $100,000 grant, the boat’s expenses had been covered so far.

The town is slated to begin loan payments in January 2022, with $26,000 due to the county. Though Snow Hill’s mayor submitted a request in April to delay that payment for a year, the Worcester County Commissioners denied the request last week.

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OCEAN CITY – The fiscal year 2022 budget is in the books after resort officials this week approved the spending plan on second reading.

The total budget for all funds is around $143 million, with a general fund budget of about $92 million. The proposed fiscal year 2022 budget sets the property tax rate at the constant yield rate of .4561, which is very slightly higher than the current rate of .4559. For the record, the constant yield is the property tax rate needed to generate the same revenue needed to provide the same level of municipal services and programs as the prior year.

For many years, it was the town’s policy to set the property tax rate at the constant yield, but a couple years back resort officials broke from that tradition and set the property tax rate at the constant tax rate, or the same rate as the prior year, representing a slight decrease. That was not the case this year, as the proposed budget sets the tax rate at the constant yield, technically representing an increase of fractions of a penny.

Anticipated revenue from real property taxes is around $42 million, which accounts for 46% of the general fund budget. The fiscal year 2022 budget includes $3.3 million for capital projects. Capital

projects funded in the 2022 spending plan include $2.5 million for street paving, $450,000 for the Chicago Avenue bulkhead repair, $100,000 for the continued storm drain cleaning project, $100,000 for Boardwalk repairs and $150,000 for repairs to the Northside Park west gym floor.

It has long been the town’s stated policy to maintain a general fund balance at 15% of the entire operating budget, a rainy-day fund of sorts for emergencies, and the budget presented on Tuesday accomplishes that despite some needed transfers. Based on fiscal year 2021 general fund expenses, the unassigned fund balance is over 26%, with roughly $10 million available above the stated goal of 15%.

However, roughly $3.4 million of that $10 million has been appropriated to offset fiscal year 2021 losses, reducing the unassigned fund balance to 24%.

The budget approved on Monday includes an appropriation of a little more than $2 million for various pay-as-you-go projects such as street paving and storm drain cleaning, for example.

The fiscal year 2022 budget also includes a $3 million appropriation for the new capital maintenance reserve fund, the fifth year of a five-year commitment to the Atlantic General Hospital capital fund and a $300,000 projected increase in the town’s pension fund.

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County Uses Current Year Surplus To Balance Next Budget

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to use surplus funds to eliminate the $3 million shortfall projected in the coming year’s budget.

The Worcester County Commissioners agreed this week to balance the $216 million fiscal year 2022 budget with a transfer of $3,158,627 in from the surplus projected for the current fiscal year.

“I think it was a great day for the county budget-wise,” Commission President Joe Mitrecic said after the meeting.

“We gave a lot of people what they needed. After last year, cutting to the bone, we had a lot of making up to do.”

Though the commissioners entered Tuesday’s budget work session facing a $3 million shortfall, Chief Administrative Officer Harold Higgins said rather than propose additional cuts he and the county’s financial team recommended using surplus funds to fill the estimated gap. He said the county was expected to end the current fiscal year with at least $9 million in surplus funds. That figure could be as high as $12 million.

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“I think this is an opportunity to use surplus that we will have at the end of this year,” he said.

Higgins added that he knew the commissioners put a heavy emphasis on maintaining the tax rate and that could be done.

“I believe at least in the next two years we can maintain that tax rate,” he said.

Higgins said that in addition to the surplus, the county had $15 million set aside in a budget stabilization fund. In addition, property assessments are expected to increase 3% to 5%. If the county expands access to broadband, that will increase assessed value 1% to 3%. With those potential increases in mind, he recommended using the current year surplus.

“That will still leave you $2.6 million in the projected surplus that will go into budget stabilization,” he said.

When asked if the county was operating on a false economy, Higgins said the county had a conservative budget philosophy.

“I just think our conservative budgetary process has always kept us out of trouble,” he said.

He added that no one expected during a pandemic that transfer and recordation tax figures would reach the level they had.

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“We’re very fortunate things turned out the way they did,” Commission President Joe Mitrecic said.

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“Who would have thought that you were going to be able to sell as many properties as you did?” he said. “That brought monies into the county coffers.”

Mitrecic said he supported the staff recommendation.

“To be as high as $12 million over what we figured when there were some of us that thought we were going to be short this year, so I think we did great,” he said. “We’re very fortunate things turned out the way they did.”

The commissioners voted unanimously to balance the budget with a transfer of $3,158,627 from the current year surplus. The fiscal year 2022 budget is scheduled for adoption June 1.

Board Approves License Requests

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – Ocean City is expected to see some unique new businesses following license approvals from the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC).

The board on Wednesday approved a variety of alcoholic beverage license applications and transfers. Included among them was approval for a book and wine store in Ocean City as well as a new market style eatery and bar in the old Dough Roller location in West Ocean City.

The connections of OC Eateries, the market-style eatery and bar set to move into the large space previously occupied by the Dough Roller and Applebees, told the board they were bring a variety of options to diners. The space will offer indoor and outdoor dining. Rather than the traditional restaurant layout, OC Eateries will feature multiple options under one roof. Patrons can order from Planet Wings, Pizza Birra, Love’s Lemonade, Tiki Tako, Pita Grille and Mac Attack.

While BLC members were quick to express concern about the restaurant’s plans for live entertainment, particularly since they’ve installed garage doors on the building, applicant Franco Fidanza assured them noise wouldn’t be a problem.

“We don’t run a bar-type atmosphere,” Fidanza said, adding that he had establishments in New York and hadn’t had noise problems there.

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William Esham, chairman of the board, said he wasn’t as worried about noise reaching Route 50 if the garage doors were kept closed during live entertainment.

“Our concern, as you know, is going to be Route 50,” he said. “If that garage door’s closed when music’s playing, I’m not so concerned.”

Fidanza said he was only planning to have “soft, beachy” music.

“We don’t play heavy metal or anything like that,” he said.

The board agreed to approve the license transfer and entertainment request as long as the garage doors were kept closed when musicians were performing.

Tom Coates, the board’s attorney, said that was consistent with the board’s other recent rulings in regard to businesses with garage doors.

“Doors are closed when entertainment’s being played,” he said.

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The BLC on Wednesday also approved a request for a beer and wine license from Michaelene Meinhardt, who is opening the Buzzed Word in north Ocean City. Meinhardt, who has worked at La Hacienda and Liquid Assets, said the Buzzed Word would be a retail bookstore that would also sell organic wine. She said the wines she planned to sell were not currently being sold in Ocean City so she didn’t expect to be competing with nearby businesses. The board quickly

approved the license request.

“There’s nothing like it in Ocean City, that’s for sure,” Esham said.

During Wednesday’s meeting the BLC also approved licenses for Ochos Rios Jerk and Tings and Victoria’s Crab House in Ocean City and Broad Street Station and The Sterling Tavern in Berlin. In addition, an application for transfer of location was approved for Bourbon Street on the Beach and a license transfer was approved for Super Soda in Snow Hill.

Wicomico Schools Planning Normal Return In Fall

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SALISBURY – Education officials say additional information will be provided in the coming weeks as the school system plans its return to full, in-person instruction this fall.

On May 11, the Wicomico County Board of Education voted to accept Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin’s plan for a full fall return.

In her presentation this week, Hanlin said the school system’s return to five days of traditional instruction aligns with the Maryland State Board of Education’s

resolution calling on schools to reopen for the 2021-2022 academic year.

“We clearly are committed to equity for students and understand the need to recover learning loss and social-emotional loss,” she said. “Hybrid scheduling and concurrent teaching models are definitely not in the best interest of students.”

Late last month, the state board issued a resolution calling on local boards of education to permit all students to attend school for at least 180 school days and a minimum of 1,080 school hours for in-person instruction this fall.

Hanlin told board members this week she was seeking their approval to move

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forward with plans for the coming school year.

“As you know we do have some families who continue to be concerned about returning, so I believe it’s also important to allow for a virtual option,” she said.

“We have learned through some preliminary analysis, survey of parents, that we have about 3% of our population who at this point are interested in a virtual option because they don’t feel safe returning or because they thrived in the virtual environment.”

For those students, Hanlin said, the school system would seek commitments from families who wish to remain virtual.

She noted those students would be examined to ensure they can be successful in a virtual environment.

“No teacher would teach concurrently,” Hanlin added. “The vast majority of our teachers will be teaching face-toface. But we will assign a few teachers, based upon the numbers who want a virtual option, to teach virtually.”

Board President Gene Malone said it was ultimately up to families to choose an instruction model.

“It’s the student’s choice, the family’s choice,” he said. “If everybody wants to come back five days, and we’re able to do that, they can come back five days.”

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Robert Thomas Freeman, Sr. OCEAN CITY – Robert Thomas Freeman, Sr., colloquially known as Boomer, age 77, of Ocean City, passed away at home on May 11, 2021, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Boomer was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Robert Deakin and Ruth (Mulvaney) Freeman. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marianna Elizabeth (Buccheri), two sons, Robert T. “Beau” Freeman, Jr., of Frederick, Maryland, and Joseph D. Freeman of Chicago, Illinois; and one granddaughter, Samantha. He is also survived by a sister, Dorothy Dube (Russell Barber) of Cary, North Carolina; a brother, James Freeman (Laurie) of Barkhamsted, Connecticut; twelve nieces and nephews, many more grandand great-grandnieces and nephews, and countless honorary family members. He was ROBERT THOMAS predeceased by his sisFREEMAN, SR. ter, Jane Shanklin.

Boomer spent much of his early life in New York and New Jersey, though his most meaningful and long-term childhood home was in Natick, Massachusetts. A 1962 graduate of Marian High School in Framingham, Boomer graduated from the University of New England (St. Francis College), in 1966 with a BS in Biochemistry. Boomer was a two-sport athlete at St. Francis, competing in both soccer and ice hockey. It was his play on the ice that earned him his nickname: like Bernie “Boom Boom” Geoffrion, he boasted a mean slapshot. College was also where he met his wife of 53 years; his family had relocated to Baltimore and Annie, who attended neighboring Saint Joseph’s College, was the first Marylander he found in Southern Maine.

After graduation, Boomer took a job with Joseph Seagram and Sons in Baltimore, settling first in Dundalk, then in Severn. His time in Baltimore allowed him to start a family and to make lifelong friends. In 1979, he relocated his young family to Fulton, N.Y., where he took a position with Miller Brewing Company at its new bottling facility. After six long winters in upstate New York, Boomer decided to change careers and relocate to Ocean City. With an entrepreneurial energy, a financially savvy spouse and an authentic love of food, he opened Boomer’s Restaurant in Berlin in 1985. For the next 16 years, Boomer and Annie owned and operated the restaurant.

While Boomer’s was also known for its ice cream, cheesesteaks and fried chicken, Boomer himself focused on the pizza side of the business, working seven days a week year-round during the dinner shift. Boomer cared most deeply for those who worked at the restaurant over the years, knowing very well that his own success depended on the health, happiness, and wellbeing of those he employed.

Though he “retired” in 2001, Boomer remained active in the community, taking occasional shifts at The Bearded Clam and The Cork Bar in Ocean City, working out at various local gyms, playing golf every Tuesday with a loyal and committed group of friends, growing incredible crops of tomatoes in his garden, travel-

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ing the world with his wife and watching the growth and expansion of his immediate and extended family with pride and contentment. Boomer loved his friends and family, and he took particular interest in the lives of those who lived and worked in downtown Ocean City. The Amazing Boomer was quick with a smile, ready with a joke, strong in his opinions but always thoughtful and aware of those around him. He lived his life with kindness and gratitude towards others--the epitome of a man who found success in the service industry.

A memorial service was held for Boomer on Monday, May 17 at noon at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City. While no formal viewing or celebration of life will be held, Boomer’s friends and family were invited to drop by The Bearded Clam that afternoon to grab a drink and a bite to eat and to share happy memories and stories from his extraordinary life. The Clam will donate all proceeds from the day to Coastal Hospice, which gave Boomer such thoughtful and exceptional care in his final weeks. A private interment will be held for Boomer later in the summer at his family’s ancestral home in Sandisfield, Mass.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Boomer’s memory may be made to The Robert and Marianna Freeman Scholarship at Saint Joseph’s College, 278 Whites Bridge Rd, Standish, Me, 04084.

Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Gary Theodore Cooper DELMAR – Gary Theodore Cooper, 85 years old, from Delmar, formerly of Lothian and Hyattsville, Md. died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 after a courageous seven-year struggle with MDS (a rare blood cancer disorder) at his home with his devoted wife of 62 years by his side.

He was born July 14, 1935 in Frederick, a son of the late June and Theodore Cooper of Washington, D.C. Gary graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. with the class of 1953 and was a proud graduate of Shepherd College (now university) in Shepherdstown, W. GARY THEODORE Va. in 1958. While in colCOOPER lege, he worked yearround at Charlestown Racetrack exercising horses and caring for them in the stables. He had a true love for all animals especially horses and dogs. He and his entire family returned to Shepherd for homecoming many years in the fall and had a wonderful time. This was very special for Gary. They always had a golf tournament and he enjoyed playing with his sons Mark, Matthew and daughter-in-law, Karen. What a foursome.

After graduation from college, Gary joined the Army Reserves serving from

1958-1964 at which time he had completed his service obligation.

In May 1959 Gary married his lifetime partner and true love Beverly Elaine (Ballard) Cooper. He taught school in Prince George’s County, Md. for 25 years retiring in 1986. He taught both elementary and high school. His great passion in high school was teaching golf and being the coach for many years at Frederick Douglas High School in Croom, Maryland. His current memberships are National Education Association, Shepherd College Alumni Association, AARP, American Legion and Maryland State Racing Commission. He spent many years when his sons were growing up serving as a coach for baseball, basketball, and football teams for Little Leagues. He was certified by the American Red Cross and taught CPR and swimming, and was active in the Power Squadron, American Legion, and school PTA. While teaching school, he spent the summers with family in West Ocean City and worked at the harness track for 55 years. He truly loved the work at the track with the horses. Gary also enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, crabbing, clamming, swimming, boating, going to baseball games and football games. He was a Washington Redskins ticket holder for over 50 years. He enjoyed everything and was always ready to do and go. He always looked forward to his weekly golf outings with his golfing buddies at Ocean City Golf & Country Club.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Mark and his wife Karen of Bishopville and their children Kristin Stortini of Rockville and Paul Stortini of Philadelphia; daughter-in-law, Denise K. Cooper of Delmar; sister-in-law, Lesley Ballard Todd (Mark) of Stevensville, Md.; brother-in-law, Gary Ballard (Aggie) of Laurel; brother-in-law, Roger Ballard (Mary) of Chester, Md.; and sister-in-law, Barbara Ballard of Elizabethton, Tenn.

He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Lester “Pee-Wee” Ballard of Elizabethton, Tenn.; twin sons who died in infancy; and beloved son, Matthew Ballard Cooper who died April 20, 2020.

Due to the present COVID-19 restrictions, services and a celebration of life for Gary’s family and friends will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to honor Gary’s memory may make a donation to The MDS Foundation, Inc., 4573 South Broad Street, Suite 150, Yardville, N.J. 08620. Please enclose a note that the donation is in memory of Gary T. Cooper, and the acknowledgment- Beverly E. Cooper, 8692 Barbara Ann Way, Unit 104, Delmar, Md. 21875.

Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

George D. Kaouris OCEAN CITY – George D. Kaouris, 81, of Ocean City, died on Friday, May 14, 2021, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.

May 21, 2021 Born Monday, April 1, 1940 in Patras, Greece, he was the husband of Elizabeth Kaouris.

Surviving are son, Demetrios G. Kaouris and wife Keri; daughter, Joanne K Misovec and husband Andy; brothers Pete Kaouris and wife Christina, Bill Kaouris and wife Nikki and Michael Kaouris and wife Maria; and sisters Anna Zacharopoulos and Agnes Kostopoulos and husband Dimitrios.

He was predeceased by brothers, Nicholas Kaouris and Anthony GEORGE D. KAOURIS Kaouris.

Services were held at Burbage Funeral Home. Interment was at Evergreen Burial Park in Berlin.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 8805 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Md. 21842 or the American Heart Association at https://www.heart.org/.

Condolences may be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Joan Mary Carozza BERLIN – Joan Mary Carozza nee’ Calzone, aged 83, departed this life to be with her Heavenly Father on May 16, 2021.

Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Eldridge and Mary (Ernst) Calzone. She was preceded by her husband, Frederick Thomas Carozza, in 1974.

She is survived by three sons, Frederick “Gino” Carozza and wife Dee of Berlin, Christopher Charles Carozza of Ocean City and David Anthony Carozza and wife Robyn of Pittsville.

In addition, she is survived by her sister, Lois Calzone of Walkersville and her husband Mike JOAN MARY Rakowicz.

CAROZZA She leaves behind two grandchildren, Crystal Carozza Churchill of Pittsville and Taylor Alan Carozza of West Ocean City as well as two great-grandchildren. She also leaves a nieces and nephews, Kim Barton, Brian Barton, and Jude Taylor of Baltimore, Sandra “Sam” Miller of West Ocean City, as well as cousins including Senator Mary Beth Carozza of Berlin, and many other family members and friends.

Mrs. Carozza attended Little Flower Catholic and Seton Keough High School in Baltimore, and became a business owner, including La Paloma of Baltimore and Snapper’s Saloon of Ocean City.

She was an avid world traveler, and enjoyed quilting and local antiquing.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 24 at 11 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church, 17th Street and Philadelphia Avenue Rev. John Solomon will officiate. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Md. 21811. in memory of her dog Charlie and cat Cleo. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

More Berlin Townhomes Planned

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A rendering of the new townhomes is pictured.

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Officials approved revisions to plans for additional townhouses at Purnell Crossing.

The Berlin Planning Commission last week approved minor changes to plans initially approved in 2019 to build more than 30 new townhouses at Purnell Crossing North. Wesley Cox of SVN Commercial said a new developer had taken on the project and wanted to improve it.

“We've taken the existing approved site plan and we've tweaked it to make it a little bit better,” he said.

Cox told the commission the purchaser, Insight Homes, had reduced the project’s density from 36 homes to 34 homes and improved its aesthetics. The plan has also been reconfigured to ensure that motorists entering the community see the front of the townhouses, not the back.

“Now when you drive in you're going to see a much more aesthetically appealing project where you're going to be looking at the front of the units,” Cox said.

He told the commission Insight Homes was known for energy efficient building and had received numerous awards for previous projects.

“This is someone that takes his profession very seriously,” Cox said.

While Insight Homes would be the builder, the townhouses, which will be rentals, will be professionally managed.

Cox said it would be handled similarly to the Parson’s Lake community in Salisbury. There, Insight built rental units after the owner-occupied portion of the project was already complete. Property managers have ensured any concerns have

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“On top of that, when you're going to have a rental amount of this much, you’re only going to attract a certain type of renter so to speak,” he said. “Rental amounts will be on par with Oceans East.”

He added that in addition to taking on this portion of Purnell Crossing, Insight Homes was also planning to purchase the section slated for development as apartment buildings.

When commission members expressed concern about the possibility of subsidized housing with the rentals, Cox said from an economical standpoint that wouldn’t work.

Commission member Matt Stoehr, a resident of the existing Purnell Crossing townhouses, thought Insight was a good company to handle the project.

“This development was eventually going to happen…,” he said. “This isn’t the apartment side where the big battle’s going to be anyway. Everyone knows these townhouses are coming.”

Commission member Ron Cascio didn’t like the fact the garages of the proposed townhouses were so prominent.

“It's not welcoming at all,” he said.

“The garage is stuck out. To me aesthetically it looks like a celebration of the car rather than a place where people live.”

Cox said that aspect of the design had been approved when the previous developer came before the commission.

The commission voted 6-1, with Commission Chairman Chris Denny opposed, to approve the revisions. The commission Wednesday also approved minor changes to Purnell Crossing South that will allow for the construction of nine additional single-family homes off Prospect Drive.

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Teens Create Solution For Facial Recognition Mask Issue

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

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BERLIN – Two local teenagers worked together to solve a problem that’s been frustrating cell phone users since the pandemic began.

While anyone who uses facial recognition to unlock their cell phone knows face masks have stymied the practice, most simply noted the inconvenience and moved on. Worcester Technical High School students Myra Cropper and Daniel Juarez decided to solve the problem.

“This is a problem I personally complained about and heard other people expressing frustration about…,” Worcester Tech teacher Valerie Zienty said.

“Isn’t it amazing that high schoolers solved a problem that is bothering people nation/world-wide?”

Juarez, a senior, said he was riding his bike one day when he got a call on his cell phone.

“I tried opening it and couldn’t because of my mask,” he said.

That got him thinking about what it would take to get his phone to unlock for him when he was wearing a mask. Juarez initially considered adding a chip to his face mask but quickly realized that wouldn’t be washable. It was then he turned to the idea of coding and approached Cropper.

“I talked to Myra because she’s good

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at programming,” he said.

Despite their heavy class loads and after-school programs, the students found some free time to develop a code to recognize a face while it’s wearing a mask.

“The first step was researching different existing code libraries and studying what had already been done to see if I could modify that,” said Cropper, a junior at Worcester Tech.

While Cropper worked on code, Juarez focused on the practical issues.

Though their idea was to add a barcode to a mask and have the phone read it,

in talking with friends and teachers at Worcester Tech they identified a flaw.

“A lot of people said what happens when someone steals your mask,” Juarez said.

As a result, Cropper modified the code to recognize the top portion of a person’s face as well as the barcode on the mask. Once that was done, they used a teacher’s Cricut machine to print the barcodes onto their masks.

Zienty, who was already impressed when Juarez told her about the extracurricular project, said she was in awe when Cropper showed her how they’d

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made the concept a reality.

“The first thing I will mention is problem-solving and perseverance,” Zienty said. “Daniel and Myra had a mentor from Salisbury University, but other than that they had to rely on themselves and their research skills to solve problems they encountered while working on this project.”

She believes that is something that will serve them well later in life.

“This skill alone is invaluable in college regardless of the major,” she said.

Juarez and Cropper, who tackled the project simply because they wanted to solve a problem, acknowledged that they’d learned something along the way.

“Time management,” Cropper said.

Juarez agreed and said that while his primary interest is mechanical engineering, this had expanded his skillset.

“It helped familiarize me with coding,” he said.

Zienty praised the students for taking on a challenge. Though Apple in recent weeks released an update that enables iPhones to work with face coverings, her students developed a solution on their own.

“I like how they think about betterment of our society and look for problems to solve,” she said. “Some people think ‘oh that’s inconvenient’ and go on with their lives, but these two students look for ways to address and solve the issue.”

Ocean City Recognizes EMS Week

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Chief: ‘Pandemic Will Blaze A New Way’

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OCEAN CITY – Ocean City this week is celebrating Emergency Medical Services Week, representing an opportunity to recognize and honor all members of the Ocean City Fire Department EMS team.

EMS Week recognizes Ocean City firefighters, EMTs and paramedics who stand ready to provide lifesaving care to the town’s residents and visitors 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The national theme this year is “This is EMS: Caring for Our Communities,” and that’s what Ocean City’s EMS team does day in and day out, often under challenging conditions.

Mayor Rick Meehan announced EMS Week on Monday and read a proclamation honoring Ocean City’s EMS team.

After reading the proclamation, Meehan praised the team for all they do to protect the health of the resort community.

The pandemic created unique challenges for the Ocean City Fire Department’s EMS team in the last year or so with altered ways of handling patients potentially with COVID, while protecting themselves from infection.

“Thanks for all you do, always, but especially the last year,” he said. “You’ve been important players in our fight against COVID.” Ocean City Fire Chief Richie Bowers praised his charges for what they do all year-round.

“OCFD EMS personnel serve our community on the front lines, often with many personal sacrifices of being away from their own families on nights, weekends, holidays, and provide quality treatment, care and transports of patients during all types he said. “Our providers engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills.”

On Monday, as the EMS Week proclamation was read into the record, Bowers reflected on the last year and how his department handled the challenges of the pandemic.

“It’s a fitting day,” he said. “The pandemic put us in a little different situation, but our crews did a phenomenal job. They never wavered one time.”

Bowers said challenges often alter the way first-responders do things and that was certainly the case with the pandemic.

“The pandemic has changed the way we operate,” he said. “The pandemic will blaze a new way for how we protect ourselves and how we protect our patients.”

Bowers outlined some of the changes in how OCFD EMS conducted their dayto-day, case-to-case operations. COVID altered how they respond to countless calls for service, from the personal protective equipment (PPE) they wear daily to the constant decontamination of the equipment, apparatus and facilities.

Meehan also praised Ocean City EMS for their support in getting the COVID vaccinations distributed in the community. Ocean City EMS worked early on with the Worcester County Health Department in setting up vaccination centers for the first waves of recipients. Bowers said it was truly a team effort to get through the pandemic and handle the myriad of other responsibilities the department has.

“Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented health and safety challenges for EMS and resulted in monumental changes in everyday procedures,” he said. “Throughout this public health crisis, OCFD EMS continues to respond to those in need and maintains the highest standard of medical care.”

Bowers thanked the town and the community for its unwavering support always, but particularly in the challenging last year.

“Ocean City’s EMS personnel appreciate the support throughout the year from our community,” he said. “As we celebrate our great providers, we also wish our residents, visitors and business operators the best of health moving forward through the pandemic and the days yet to come.”

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

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OCEAN CITY – The connections of a popular Fenwick boutique are branching out with the launch of a new kids clothing store.

Last week, Magnolia Rifle Boutique co-owners Pam and Taylor Harman opened the doors to their new sister store, Magnolia Rifle Kids. Located on 80th Street in Ocean City, the new storefront features baby and kids clothing, books, games, toys and items for new moms.

“We are following our dreams and trying to support our community in the process,” Taylor said.

In 2017, the mother-daughter duo opened Magnolia Rifle Boutique along Route 54 near Fenwick Island. Pam, with her background in fashion merchandising, and Taylor, with her degree in fashion merchandising from Savannah College of Art and Design, combined their talents to launch a bohemian retail store for women.

“My mom and I always dreamt of owning a boutique together …,” Taylor said. “We searched and searched, initially wanting to go into Ocean City be-

Magnolia Rifle Kids is located on 80th Street next to South Moon Under in Ocean City.

cause it’s where we’re from, but it tended to work out on Route 54. So that’s where we started.”

In the last four years, Magnolia Rifle (Magnolia to represent Taylor’s love of the south, and Rifle to honor the legacy of her late father, Steve Harman) has grown to include women’s clothing, gifts,

décor and wellness items.

And after Taylor’s son was born, they dedicated a corner of the store to baby clothing.

“It started as women’s and gifts,” she said. “Once I had my son, he would always be in the store with me and people would always ask where his

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Taylor said she and her mother began looking for expansion opportunities last year. While many boutique shops struggled to move online during the pandemic, she noted Magnolia Rifle – with its established online retail store – thrived.

“We actually saw tremendous growth throughout the pandemic,” she said. “So after things slowly started going back to normal, we knew we were looking to grow.”

Earlier this year, Pam and Taylor acquired retail space next to South Moon Under and spent the ensuing months making improvements.

Despite a few hiccups along the way, Magnolia Rifle Kids opened its doors to the public late last week.

“The response has been overwhelming,” Taylor said.

The co-owners noted clothing at Magnolia Rifle Kids ranges from newborn to eight years, though there are plans to expand inventory for older children. Currently, the store carries roughly 50 brands.

“We try to be different,” Taylor said.

For more information, visit magnoliarifle.com, or the Magnolia Rifle Kids page on Instagram. The store is open daily.

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Spring Cruisin Event Eyes 30th Year In Ocean City

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OCEAN CITY – The 30th Annual Cruisin Ocean City has returned to the beach for the weekend.

The nationally recognized event attracts more than 3,000 customs, hot rods, street machines, classics and more. While the main events take place at the beachside Inlet parking lot and the Ocean City Convention Center, there will be various citywide locations.

Scheduled to appear at this year's Cruisin will be Larry Wilcox, best known for his role as Officer Jon Baker on the classic favorite CHiPs! He will be at the Inlet event grounds on Friday, May 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on Saturday, May 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Also joining the fun will be David Newbern and Mike Cotton from the hit show “Faster with

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Finnegan.” They will be at the event on Saturday, May 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Inlet. Additional entertainment includes Deejay Seaside Jimmy, Cruisin Gold Deejay, the 6th Annual Pin Up Contest, a Pedal Car Show, a Neon & LED light car show, drive-in movies and much more.

Some of the country’s top national names will be showcasing their products in manufacturers midway at the Inlet Parking Lot including Advance Auto Parts, Advantage Lifts, AMSOIL, Barrett-Jackson Auctions, Grundy Insurance, Hagerty Insurance, Keen Compressed Gas, Miller Electric, One Off Rod & Custom, OPTIMA Batteries, Pioneer Pole Buildings, QA1, Radley Chevrolet, Ron Francis Wiring, Summit Racing Equipment, Sundance Vaca-

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Vehicles are pictured taking part in a previous year’s Boardwalk parade during Cruisin.

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tions, TREMEC Transmissions, Wilwood Disc Brakes, and Walsh & Associates Insurance. At the convention

center, there will be vendors both inside and outside selling automotive merchandise along with arts and crafts, jewelry, T-shirts and many other specialty items. There will also be a Car Corral and Swap Meet Thursday, Friday and Saturday inside the convention center.

Additional Cruisin Ocean City highlights are the special Boardwalk parades that began Thursday morning and will take place Friday and Saturday mornings. Parades begin at 8 a.m. leaving 27th Street and cruising south along the Boardwalk to the Inlet.

On Sunday, the Grand Finale Awards will take place at the Inlet. Before Cruisin comes to an end there will be more than 500 trophies, plaques and awards presented plus over 3,000 giveaways.

Spectator tickets are $10 a day for Sunday and $15 a day for Friday and Saturday, good at the Inlet and convention center. Children under 14 are free with an adult. Four-day event passes are also available for $35 at the event.

Show hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday with the Grand Finale Awards starting at 2 p.m. (Sunday is only the Inlet location). For additional information visit www.cruisinoceancity.com or call 410-798-6304.

Cruisin Ocean City has always held safety as its number one priority. The event does not tolerate unlawful activities or the disrespect of Ocean City.

During Cruisin the Town of Ocean City will be classified as a special event zone where there will be increased fines for speeding, negligent/reckless driving, spinning wheels and alcohol related offenses.

In a press release, organizers said, “We encourage everyone that comes to Ocean City for Cruisin, both participants and spectators, to respect the town and abide by the rules. In addition, we have added extra health safety measures for 2021. Please make sure you wear a mask, practice physical distancing and wash your hands frequently while attending Cruisin Ocean City.

Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. We look forward to a wonderful and safe Cruisin Ocean City for 2021 and years to come.”

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Harrison group Completes major upgrades

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OCEAN CITY – The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites on 17th Street and the Boardwalk has completed a multi-million dollar renovation and is welcoming guests to explore all the improvements made over the off-season.

The hotel is situated directly on the Atlantic Ocean and directly on the scenic Boardwalk. It is close to all attractions has completed an extensive renovation that includes all sleeping suites, a complete makeover of the lobby, new furniture, technological enhancements, fresh new dining options as well as the indoor pool and meeting spaces.

"We are thrilled to welcome travelers to IHG's Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Oceanfront which embodies the unique and welcoming characteristics found at the IHG brands", said Jason Gulshen, Hotel Division Manager of the Harrison Group, which owns and operates the property. "The unbeatable location and top-notch service and amenities will excite guests and travelers to find the escape they are looking for just as the beach season opens."

The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, which is owned and managed by Harrison Group Hotels, offers a variety of meetings and event space. It is ideal for groups large or small and gatherings for business or personal activities. The meeting spaces include an 1,100square-foot meeting room with natural light and a board room complete with the latest technology. The indoor and outdoor pool area too have large decks to accommodate that cocktail party or intimate gathering.

In addition, the Coral Reef Restaurant Bar and Restaurant serves up locally sourced seafood and land lovers fare complete with chef inspired dishes du jour. The horse shoe bar is a favorite among travelers and the locals.

The Deep End Pool Bar is located outside overlooking the beach and boardwalk. Great for casual day dining and cocktails.

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FROM PAGE 4 It’s provided an excellent level of service to the people that live here and visit.

Is there a better way to do it? Yes but it takes more money. Unfortunately, what I’m telling you is that we do not have that additional money this year within our municipal budget to direct that way.”

Commissioner Ted Elder said Tyndall was in front of the commissioners, asking them not to cut funding, when the town was cutting funding to the fire company.

“It’s the exact same thing and you’re here complaining about it,” he said.

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Commissioner Diana Purnell said Berlin had done well to revitalize itself and that Tyndall was doing the best he could. She added that when the county had tough years, the commissioners asked county departments to work with flat budgets.

Bertino said that while it wasn’t the commissioners’ place to tell Tyndall how to run the town, when faced with a difficult financial situation in 2015 they’d raised taxes.

“All of us took a very deep breath and did what we didn’t want to do,” Bertino said. “What we did was we

raised taxes. We raised taxes because we needed to balance the budget and we needed to ensure we did pay the minimum costs of what we were trying to do.”

Following Tyndall’s presentation, Mitrecic said he was worried about the retaliation the fire company would face if the county cut Berlin’s grant. Bunting agreed that the town would just take that same amount out of what it provided to the fire company, which would defeat the purpose of the commissioners’ recent efforts to bolster EMS funding countywide.

Bertino said it wasn’t fair that county taxpayers were funding much of the EMS expense in Berlin.

“The town has not been managed in the best interest of taxpayers or the community,” he said. “They didn’t do what needed to be done as far as taxes.

As a result the town taxpayers were hit with a rather large tax increase all in one year. But that’s not our business…

However, it’s very clear to me at least that over these many years that they weren’t doing what they should have been doing the county taxpayers were footing the bill.”

Elder said the town presented no data to support the $400,000 it called its base rate. He said the town was cutting funding for the service the commissioners were reinforcing with an extra $1 million across the county.

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“We’re trying to make sure the citizens of the county are protected with EMS service and we’re fighting the Town of Berlin who’s going the opposite way,” he said. “We need everybody on board, not just us.”

Commissioner Josh Nordstrom said if officials wanted a long-term funding solution for EMS, which is the focus of a new county committee, they’d have to work with municipal leaders. He suggested waiting for the committee’s funding level determinations before making cuts to Berlin’s grant.

Mitrecic agreed that it wouldn’t be fair to cut the grant this year.

“Moving forward we’ll look at this,” he said. “The fact that the mayor ran on a ‘no tax increase for Berlin’ is not our problem. Although he has made it our problem, it’s not our problem.”

Bertino said there was a difference between campaigning and governing.

“That was what he ran on and I think he maybe should have done a little more research before he did that,” Mitrecic said. “I’m not sure that even with this $115,000 that they’re going to be able to take care of the people of Berlin but that’s not our problem.”

The commissioners voted unanimously to restore the $115,000 to Berlin’s grant for the coming fiscal year, bringing the town’s total unrestricted grant to the $465,000 it typically receives.

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Patience A Must To Enjoy Summer Season HOW WE SEE IT

The sign in a local restaurant read, “Dear valued customers, PLEASE BE KIND. Rest assured we are doing our best coping with challenges in food supply and most importantly HELP. Please be patient and let us know if you want work.” Similar signs about kindness are popping up all around.

It’s a well-intentioned message, one we hope visitors to the area take to heart. This is going to be a major summer season, as a concept known as “revenge travel” is already in full swing in the resort area. People are clearly looking to make up for lost opportunities in 2020 and longer and more frequent vacations appear to be in their plans. We

hope with this trend comes an awareness and understanding major issues are plaguing the hospitality industry and it starts with not enough workers.

As much as restaurants want to get back to normal with capacity and spacing restrictions lifted, many will struggle to meet the demands of a surge in business this summer and will likely resort to imposing their own limitations on operations. While it surely beats the alternative – not enough business to survive – the headaches and frustrations are real.

Hotels may not be able to rent out their entire inventory of rooms at times due to housekeeper issues. Lunch shifts

will likely be eliminated at some restaurants because the personnel are not available to man the shifts. Weekday closures to give staff time off could be the norm like last season. To get out ahead of the summer rush, businesses are offering unprecedented signing bonuses to land prospective employees in a competitive market.

Our hope is visitors understand there are simply more jobs than employees.

It’s going to be the case all summer. We will need to adjust expectations, maintain some perspective and give those in the hospitality industry support. There will be stumbles, but let’s all give them a boost by being reasonable.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Wind Concessions Needed Editor: Having owned a business in Ocean City for most of my life, I have trouble fathoming why the Mayor and City Council are against offshore wind.

The argument against seems to be that tourists will object to the view out to sea. The actual site is so far offshore that most likely they will be invisible or just a ghostly image.

My husband and I travel to western Maryland several times a year and we wait for the view of dozens of wind turbines on the mountains. It is a beautiful view, and a comforting one, knowing that the community has embraced the future of clean sustainable energy.

Instead of fighting this nonwinnable battle, the Mayor and Council should look to the benefits they can bargain for with the energy companies, grant providers, etc., but only if they embrace this technology. These are funds and resources we must have to fight the most important issue at hand in our town: the impacts of sea level rise.

I urge our local leaders to research the pros of wind energy and revisit this issue in a positive light. This technology is coming, like it or not. We need to be on the right side of this argument.

Mary Ochse Ocean City

Open Dialogue Important Editor: Discourse and diplomacy have a way of easing concerns, ensuring the flow of accurate information, and deriving benefits for all parties involved.

That’s why US Wind, the company building Maryland’s first offshore wind project, stepped up its efforts this year to engage partners in Ocean City and the surrounding region. I was hired earlier this month to hasten this principled approach by listening, learning, and by ensuring an open and fact-based dialogue between US Wind, the Ocean City Mayor and City Council, and others.

As we work to provide clean energy, good-paying jobs, and environmental

benefits to Maryland, we’ll continue to redouble our efforts with local elected officials, the commercial and recreational fishing sectors, and residents through more frequent meetings, open channels of communication, and a genuine platform for open discussion.

While my tenure as the former executive director of the Maryland Coastal Bays Program makes this effort an excellent fit for me, the moral obligation I have to the kids building sandcastles on my favorite beach is what drives me. Add to that my love of saltwater fishing and wildlife conservation, and my desire to see this project through, comes full circle.

I look forward to continuing this dialogue with some old friends and new ideas for the future of Ocean City.

Dave Wilson (The writer is the Maryland Project Manager for US Wind/)

End The Political Theater Editor: Like the choking cloud of pollen that descends upon Delmarva every otherwise-perfect May morning, a cloud of confusion has enveloped our Worcester County elected officials just as we enter our first new-normal busy season.

It seems that the Worcester County sheriff and several of his colleagues on the county commission wish to start a local fan club chapter for their most cherished among U.S. Constitutional amendments, the second. Now, I know we all have our personal favorites -- am rather partial to the 19th, myself -- but, according to the U.S. and Maryland Constitutions under which they serve, all amendments are created equal. These officials have sworn under oath to uphold both the aforementioned documents and the laws of the State of Maryland. All of them, without fear or favor.

The current kerfuffle is merely performative political theater, designed to rile up the already-agitated masses. It accomplishes nothing of substance locally, and sends disturbing mixed messages to the vast array of visitors who contribute to much of the county’s tax base. We trust

that, in the interest of those they serve, our elected officials will set aside this drama and focus on keeping both ‘from here’s and ‘come here’s safe, sane and successful. After all, that’s why y’all were elected, remember?

Sharon Dorsey Ocean Pines

Accuracy, Candor Needed Editor: In regard to the media coverage of the June 2020 assaults on the Boardwalk in the vicinities of 15th Street and 11th Street, I think accuracy and candor are very important. We vacation regularly in those areas, and local residents conveyed to us that the assaults were interracial violence, with the victims having been randomly selected because they were conveniently available to the assailants.

If this information is indeed correct, then Ocean City's media should have attempted to explore that aspect of the assaults. From the media coverage that I have examined, the assaults were presented merely as serious street crimes, despite the fact that they involved a large group of people beating and stabbing the victims until they were incapacitated or unconscious. I do not believe that if the roles of the victims and assailants were reversed -- and it was a group of white thugs randomly attacking black pedestrians – that the assaults would have been portrayed as anything less than hate crimes, probably with resulting high volume coast-to-coast media coverage.

The media shapes the narratives to which the public is exposed. It should attempt to do so impartially and truthfully and thoroughly. Part of that responsibility should be a close examination for the motives behind any assault, however ugly and disturbing the resulting information may be.

Timothy Conway Pratts, Va.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Delmarva coast has significant potential to produce energy from wind.

Local wind energy has the potential to reduce air pollutants from coal-fired and trash-incineration power plants while wind turbine foundations may serve as an artificial reef, increasing abundance and diversity of species through increased availability of shelter, habitat, and food.

With passions running high, it is important to take a broader and more balanced approach to this form of clean energy.

The transition off fossil fuels is urgent as sea level rise, driven by climate change, is already being felt by the resort on its beleaguered bayside flank. Having risen nearly a foot through the 20th century in coastal Maryland, sea level is projected to rise 2.5-to-4 additional feet by the end of the century due to increasing ocean temperatures. Our actions now can mitigate the severity of that rise.

With rising ocean temperatures we’re already seeing the economic impacts of fisheries moving north to cooler waters, and the migrations of some whale species are changing as they try to follow food sources which are moving as ocean temperatures rise.

The National Audubon Society’s report “Survival by Degrees” finds that twothirds of America’s birds are threatened with extinction from climate change. Research shows that most coastal birds use waters closer to shore than 17 miles for foraging and migrating. There will be some bird impacts from offshore turbines at this distance but we must face the fact that a rapidly warming climate is a far greater threat to birds and to people.

Our coastal communities are facing higher flood and homeowner insurance rates as waterfront and low-lying properties are hit by stronger coastal storms and heavier rain events.

For Ocean City to continue its battle against the inevitable construction of wind farms off our coast is time, effort and taxpayer money wrongly directed. We invite input from anyone concerning this project, we are all in this together.

Assateague Coastal Trust spent the COVID summer of 2020 working with an energy consultant from the University of Delaware to hold ‘information exchange’ Zoom meetings with various stakeholder groups in the area about offshore wind.

We listened to concerns about the environment, energy transmission, property values, and sunrise views. We then researched the scientific data available to address these concerns. This has been compiled in a FAQ document on our website and we hope to soon bring these online ‘information exchange’ meetings as a community wide outreach effort to demystify offshore wind and provide science based facts, not lobbyist propaganda, to the public.

We encourage the Town of Ocean City to move forward to a future of clean energy production, healthy communities and a strong economy.

J. Eric Vinson (The writer is the treasurer of Assateague Coastal Trust.)

Sheriff’s Position Supported Editor: I had no intention of writing a letter to the editor until I read a shortsighted letter in the May 14 edition. A woman was lam-

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basting Worcester County Sheriff Matthew Crisafulli for making Worcester County a “sanctuary county.” She defined this by stating “a sanctuary for gun control.” She stated that the sheriff by doing this would be breaking Maryland law. It is obvious that she doesn’t understand how this is not remotely true.

The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution, article 6 clause 2, states that any federal treaties, laws, or decisions made by the federal government, and in accordance with the Constitution, will override any conflicting laws or decisions made by states. If the good sheriff was ordered by Governor Hogan to outlaw all guns in the state or break and enter homes and confiscate them, our sheriff and all sheriffs, have the Constitutional right to refuse such an order. The oath of office that Sheriff Crisafulli took does not obligate him to enforce laws emanating from Annapolis that are not well anchored in the United States Constitution. Our founders knew how important it was to have an armed citizenry so they enacted the second amendment, the right to keep and bear arms. Not so they can hunt, collect or protect themselves from bodily harm but to protect themselves from a runaway government bent on taking away all human rights. They experienced this in England.

We don’t really need more gun laws at all. We have laws that negate the necessity of any gun laws. They are overarching and all inclusive. The first of these is that it is unlawful to murder. The second is that it is unlawful to shoot another person unless you felt your life was in danger. There, that says it all!!

Consider the emotional stupidity of the people that actually “think” that gun laws will prevent crime. They are shallow thinkers. Do they actually believe a gun law will prevent a deranged person who is bent on killing, for example, many school children because the gun he is using is banned having more than 10 rounds, looks military and that he is about to commit this atrocity in a “gun free zone”? He is an outlaw first because he wants to murder.

“Outlaw guns then only outlaws will have them” is another undeniable truth.

One of the most dangerous places you can be is in a “gun free zone.” No good people in these zones can shoot back helping to reduce the carnage. Why? It is because they obey the law, it is a gun free zone. Consider getting this made into a tattoo or bumper sticker: “A good man with a gun always stops a bad man with a gun.” Many gun crimes that the Democrats always politicize, could have been averted or lessened by good trained law abiding people with a gun. How secure would anyone be with a good person shooting back at a nut trying to kill as many as possible??

I want to thank Sheriff Crisafulli for his position on preventing an over reaching government from taking away our basic rights that our founders knew and appreciated so well. Pro-gun control people ignore history, in that every oppressive government always first sought to take away the people’s ability to protect themselves. And now they want to defund the police. Go figure.

Dennis W Evans Berlin

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The first Berlin budget process under Mayor Zack Tyndall has certainly been an eventful one.

This week, Tyndall was successful in asking the Worcester County Commissioners to reconsider decreasing their annual allocation to Berlin by $115,000 over concerns fire company funding has been decreasing over the years. Rather than send a tough message through a funding cut as suggested last week, the county instead this week “put them on notice that this is not going to happen anymore,” in the words of Commission President Joe Mitrecic. He added, “In the future, any municipality that cuts funding to fire/EMS because of an increase from the county, that they lose their unrestricted grant. All of them. ...” It was a major deal for the town to avoid this 25% funding reduction, which looked all but inevitable last week based on tough talk from the commissioners.

Though Tyndall avoided this significant hiccup this week, the first-year mayor has dealt with some other blowback during this year’s budget process at Town Hall. In March, when the mayor proposed keeping the tax rate the same, he faced stiff opposition from town staff members who were frank with their frustrations with a perceived hardline budgeting approach – one that was supported by citizens during last year’s election, of course. Tyndall also faced some criticism from his fellow elected officials, who sought more transparency on what his budget proposed at the flat tax rate. During the meeting in March, in an effort to keep town services strong, the council ultimately decided the town’s tax rate needed to be increased to .815 per $100 of assessed valuation from the current .80.

It was known at the time at least a few council members were unhappy with not being able to provide employee raises in the next budget and frowned on the mayor’s plan to cut cell phone and vehicle allowances. Consequently, there has been some talk about some last-minute changes to the budget at next week’s meeting. A public hearing is planned on the fiscal year 2022 budget on Monday night. Though details are scant at this time, there is a push among some council members to try and do more – or at least the same – for the employees and reverse Tyndall’s cuts to cell phone and vehicle allowances. Any tweaking would have to come without a change to the approved tax rate, however. It will be interesting to see if the votes are there to evaluate some internal reallocations to undo some of the mayor’s proposed cost-saving changes. It’s tough to argue for cutting employee perks, but restoring them will come with tough decisions on where to take the money from in what has been described by all at town hall as a tight budget by most.

Confusion over what is currently allowed and not permitted on the pandemic front is understandable. Last Thursday was a big day when it was announced people who are fully vaccinated no longer need to wear masks indoors. Schools, public transportation and health care facilities were excluded from the change. On Friday, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan lifted the indoor facial covering requirement in the state effective the next day. Most places subsequently took down their “mask required” signs, though it’s taken some time for the public to fully grasp the changes and why they have happened so fast. Low positivity rates combined with surging vaccination numbers are responsible, according to public health officials.

In his column recently, The Baltimore Sun media critic David Zurawik put some thoughts together on why people are generally perplexed – it’s all about the messaging. Though personally glad to see this tremendous progress, I think he’s right on the money in criticizing how the message has been delivered by many in authority. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky announced last Thursday, “If you are fully vaccinated, you can start doing the things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic. We have all longed for this moment, when we can get back to some sense of normalcy.” I’m thrilled to not wear a mask any more than I must inside, but the skeptic in me questions whether we truly have won and if politics is playing a part here in all these sudden and sweeping changes.

In his column headlined, “CDC has done terrible job in its COVID communications, the latest example: unmasking,” Zurawik wrote, “Really? No masks? No physical distancing? … I am not saying the CDC’s guidance last week is as dangerous as the information that came out of the COVID briefings starring former President Donald Trump. Who can forget the session in which he stood at the White House podium and suggested injecting oneself with bleach would kill the virus?

“But this failure is on President Biden’s CDC and Dr. Walensky, and I think it suggests a cultural problem that has become a serious public health issue during the pandemic. Ours is a media-saturated culture with an overload of highly sophisticated information and disinformation streams competing for our attention. If you can’t communicate your message clearly and effectively, you might as well not have one.

“Medical, government and public health officials must put as much thought, money and expertise into communicating their messages as they do into formulating them. Not being clear, getting it wrong or not reaching the audience at all can be a matter of life and death for members of that intended audience. There is no excuse for that kind of failure.”

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OCEAN PINES – An effort to repeal a policy regarding director and officer misconduct is underway in Ocean Pines.

In last week’s meeting of the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors, Director Frank Daly submitted a first reading to repeal Resolution B-08, which addresses director and officer ethics and misconduct.

“The purpose of this first reading is to repeal Resolution B-08 in its entirety …,” he said. “Second reading to repeal Resolution B-08 will be in June.”

In 2018, the board of directors adopted a resolution governing the conduct and ethical standards of directors and officers. The resolution also sets a process for handling complaints against officials.

In February – following an investigation of a B-08 complaint filed against President Larry Perrone – Daly called on the board to amend or repeal the resolution by its May meeting.

“We’re not the Central Intelligence Agency, we’re not the National Security Agency,” he said at the time. “This cloak

of secrecy that ties hands is extremely unfair, first to the community and second of all to the people involved … Like it or not, there are two sides to every story.

And I don’t like a process that handcuffs one side.”

In a memo to board members last week, Daly noted the handling of three B08 complaints since his election to the board and argued against the process and secrecy surrounding such complaints.

“In my opinion none have measured up to the standard of excellence and fairness that we expect of each other and that the community expects of us,” he wrote. “This resolution has prevented the board from identifying who made the complaint, who the complaint was against and what the complaint is. The resolution has completely prevented the accused of making any comments to defend themselves. It has prevented answers to totally appropriate questions from association members. The procedures employed have raised fair, and serious, questions regarding due process for both the accused and accuser.”

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“My final issue involves potential penalties,” he wrote. “B-08 was supposed to provide the ability to penalize conduct short of removal. Yet the first vote B-08 requires is a vote for removal. Another reason to rescind until, or unless, B-08 is substantially modified to address its shortcomings.”

For his part, Director Tom Janasek told Daly last week he took issue the repeal was not brought before the committee.

“I have an issue with it coming up and the three of us on the committee not knowing anything about it until it popped up …,” he said. “Communication, that’s all I’m saying.”

Daly noted that the committee has 30 days to meet and bring forward recommendations.

“My first reading is to strike it out in its entirety,” he said. “I assume if you guys are following the bylaws, your friendly amendment for the second reading would come in with a markup version of B-08 that’s called for in the Book of Resolu-

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tions what the change is that you all want as a work group to fix the known deficiencies that we have. And you have 30 days to do that.”

Janasek said the committee would hold another meeting before the second reading.

“It might come up just to repeal B-08 …,” he said. “We’ll have another meeting and discuss it.”

In the last year, the board has handled two B-08 complaints involving board members.

Last November, General Manager John Viola filed a complaint against Janasek regarding offensive remarks he made against Viola during a business lunch. Janasek was ultimately censured by the board.

And in January, former employee Colby Phillips filed a complaint against Board President Larry Perrone alleging he had yelled at her on multiple occasions and spoke to her in a condescending manner.

Following an investigation, the board found no violation occurred. Weeks later, Phillips submitted her resignation to the board, ending a nearly seven-year tenure with OPA.

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Bank Promotion Announced BERLIN – Taylor Bank President/CEO Raymond M. Thompson has announced M. Dean Lewis has been promoted to senior vice president of the bank.

Lewis joined Taylor Bank in January 2012. He came to Taylor Bank with 10 years of public accounting experience, the majority of which was spent with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP in Baltimore, where he served as tax director. His diverse financial background inM. DEAN LEWIS cludes roles in accounting, compliance, audits, banking, SEC filings and Sarbanes-Oxley internal control documentation.

After joining Taylor Bank, Lewis was promoted to assistant vice president in 2013 and was elected to the Board of Directors in May 2014. He was promoted to vice president in 2015. Lewis serves as chief financial officer of the bank and treasurer of the holding company.

A native of Berlin, Lewis graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1998 and attended the University of Maryland where he received a B.S. degree in Accounting in May 2002. He received an M.S. degree in Taxation from American University in August 2008. Lewis returned to the Eastern Shore in October 2010 and currently resides in Berlin with his wife and three children.

Budget Officer Named SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners named Candace Savage this month as the new budget officer. She joined county administration on May 3.

Savage brings 16 years of accounting experience to this position. Prior to joining Worcester County Government (WCG), she owned and operated Titanium, Inc. in Ocean City from 2006 to 2016 and served as an agency budget specialist with the Wicomico County Health Department from 2017 to 2021.

She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Finance and a minor in Accounting, from SalisCANDACE bury University in 2005.

SAVAGE She later earned professional certification as a Certified Government Financial Manager through the Association of Government Accountants in 2019.

“I would like to thank the commissioners for this opportunity,” Savage said. “I hope to use my accounting and business background to promote fiscal responsibility for Worcester County.”

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Savage resides in Worcester County with her husband and two sons.

She will take over for Kathy Whited, who will retire in September 2021 following 23 years of service to WCG. In her role as budget officer, Savage will help assure the accountability and effectiveness of WCG by providing efficient,

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innovative services, public policy analysis, and financial expertise in support of all departments, including preparing, appropriating, monitoring, and analyzing the budget, reviewing revenue projections and assessment. She will also assist in the development of investment strategies, and collaborate with the Treasurer’s Office to prepare the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and any other financial documentation for the annual audit and bond financing.

Business Partners With County On Externship OCEAN PINES – Cards Technology and Worcester Technical High School are partnering with the Maryland Chamber Foundation to provide a unique teaching externship for Mary Miller, a computer science teacher, from Worcester Tech.

The new collaboration will take place this summer and will provide Miller with a four-week working externship at Cards Technology. Ultimately, this opportunity will allow Miller to teach her students about potential careers and needed skills in the computer science and technology fields through her own experience at Cards.

“My goal is to be able to tie curriculum to real-world applications by designing and implementing classroom activities that will add relevance and meaning to my students’ classroom learning. This experience will also enable me to have deeper and more enriching classroom discussions with my students to give them an idea of pathways they can pursue after high school and into our local businesses,” said Miller.

In this externship, Miller will witness firsthand the type of work IT professionals, like those at Cards Technology, engage in on a daily basis with hopes that she will then be able to better prepare her students for work in this industry.

When talking with Sam Card, founder and CEO of Cards Technology, he made it clear that he believes that smart, hardworking, and curious teachers are the heart of the community.

“We applaud the unwavering commitment teachers in this area have for their students,” said Card. “I cannot wait to work with Mary, and I am hoping her involvement in this partnership will help her identify how computer science skills can propel area students towards exciting future careers and opportunities.”

When asked why she wants to participate in the teacher externship program, Miller said she believes programs like this have a positive and long-lasting impact on businesses, teachers, and students.

“I believe this project will help expand the number of integrated and stand-alone computer science classes offered in schools and increase the participation of students in those classes,” Miller said. “I also believe that introducing more teachers to the latest computing trends and skills that are needed in these fields will bring more relevance to classrooms.

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These experiences and activities will lead to more computer science pathways for more students on the Eastern Shore, which will better enrich our communities.”

Card added, “We know teachers have a powerful impact on the lives of their students and on our communities. I am excited to work with Mary, a teacher in my own community, to provide an experience that I believe our local workforce is looking for. I believe that this program will ultimately bridge the gap in the talent pipeline by building relationships between teachers and businesses.”

Seasonal Branch Change Eyed BERLIN – Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. and Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company President/CEO Raymond M. Thompson has announced the bank has made application with the Maryland Division of Financial Regulation and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to establish a seasonal branch at its current year-round branch located at 9105 Coastal Highway in Ocean City.

The proposed seasonal full-service branch will provide general banking services to residents and businesses located in Ocean City. The branch will be open seasonally for six months May 1 through Oct. 31 annually, and will temporarily close for six months Nov. 1 through April 30 annually, commencing Nov. 1, 2021.

Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with Frank R. Hughes, Regional Director, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1300, New York, N.Y. 10118. Comments are due no later than June 7, 2021. The non-confidential portions of the application are on file at the appropriate FDIC office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the non-confidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request.

Diabetes Service Awarded BERLIN – The prestigious American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Certificate for a quality diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) service has been awarded to Atlantic General Hospital.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) believes that this service of Atlantic General Diabetes and Endocrinology Center offers high-quality education that is an essential component of effective diabetes treatment. Atlantic General was originally recognized in April 2008.

The ADA’s Education Recognition Certificate assures that educational services meet the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support. The DSMES Standards were developed and tested under the auspices of the National Diabetes Advisory Board in 1983 and are revised periodically by the diabetes community.

DSMES services apply for recognition voluntarily. Entities that achieve recognition status have a staff of knowledgeable health professionals who can provide participants with comprehensive information about diabetes management.

“The process gives professionals national standards by which to measure the

The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch quality of services they provide,” said Darlene Jameson, AGH diabetes education coordinator. “And it reassures the health care consumer that he or she will receive high-quality service.”

New Real Estate Office OCEAN CITY – EXIT Mid-Atlantic Regional Owners Jonathan Rundlett and Janett Rundlett have announced the opening of EXIT Realty Ocean City under the direction of Bernadette Cole and Bernie Alvey as EXIT Realty franchisees.

EXIT Realty Ocean City, located at 5700 Coastal Hwy, Suite 202, is a member of EXIT Mid-Atlantic’s rapidly expanding network of independently owned and operated brokerages across the region.

Foundation Grant Awarded BERLIN – The Parker Foundation, a family foundation committed to supporting grassroots community groups, recently awarded $10,000 to Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity). This was the 10th consecutive year the Parker Foundation awarded $10,000 to the local

organization.

GOLD, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides emergency assistance for urgent needs like housing, utilities, and basic needs for children and vulnerable adults, is grateful for the years of strong support from the Parker Foundation.

“It’s difficult to put into words how impactful this level of support is for our emergency services program,” said GOLD Executive Director Nicholas Cranford.

“Without dedicated community members like Bob and Marsha Parker of the Parker Foundation, GOLD could never keep up with the level of need our neighbors are currently facing. On behalf of those we serve, all of us at GOLD want to offer our deepest appreciation to the Parker Foundation”.

In 2020, GOLD assisted 59 families, including 82 adults and 64 children with funding provided by the Parker Foundation.

Pocomoke Site Eyed POCOMOKE – Harbor Freight Tools, a national store for quality tools at the

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Construction has already begun at the location, using local workers and companies from the surrounding Pocomoke City area.

In addition, the store is expected to bring between 25 and 30 new jobs to the community, including Sales and Logistic Supervisors, Senior Associates, Sales Associates, and seasonal opportunities as well.

“We’ve been looking to open a location in Pocomoke City for a number of years so that we can provide the tools and equipment at tremendous values to the community,” said Trey Feiler, Senior Vice President, Real Estate and Construction for Harbor Freight Tools. “In addition to finding a great location, we were attracted by the availability of great associates in the Pocomoke City area, and we look forward to having them join the Harbor Freight team.”

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Local Kiwanians Sue Wineke, Tim Lund, Shelley Cohen and Steve Cohen helped with traffic control for the Ocean Pines Community Bike Ride.

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Partnering to host the Ocean Pines Community Bike Ride were Derek Jarmon (Worcester County Recreation and Parks), Patti Stevens (Worcester County Bike and Pedestrian Coalition) and Debbie Donahue (Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks).

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Hats off to chefs Kevin Hughes, Chuck McCready and John Hughes for preparing a delicious dinner at the Knights of Columbus April Community Supper.

Shenanigan’s staff Christina Jones, Emily Hagerty, Karen Abrams, Chris Price, Nick Feickert, and Hasan Dereli did an excellent job hosting the Annual Meeting and Awards for the Ocean City Development Corporation.

Working to keep the Ocean Pines Community Bike Ride participants safe were Ocean Pines Police Lt. Greg Schoepf and Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department President David Van Gasbeck.

Ocean City Development Corporation Executive Director Glenn Irwin and Executive Committee President Kevin Gibbs emceed the program for their Annual Meeting and Awards.

In attendance for the Ocean City Development Corporation 20th Annual Meeting were Ocean City Councilmen Peter Buas and Matt James.

Members of the Ocean City Development Corporation Executive Committee Igor Conev and Stephanie Meehan were happy to be able to have their event again this year.

It was Italian Night at the Knights of Columbus April Community Supper with Joe and Jan Lazzari serving the pasta and meatballs.

Welcoming guests into their 20th Annual Meeting and Awards were Ocean City Development Corporation’s Joslyn Harman (administrative coordinator) and Mary Ann Manganello (events planner).

May 21-23: Cruisin Ocean City Scheduled to appear at this year’s Cruisin will be Larry Wilcox, best known for his role as Officer Jon Baker on the classic favorite CHiPs! He will be at the Inlet event grounds on Friday, May 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on Saturday, May 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Also joining the fun will be David Newbern and Mike Cotton from the hit show “Faster with Finnegan.” They will be at the event on Saturday, May 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Inlet. Show hours for the vehicle shows are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Inlet and convention center and 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sunday at the Inlet with the Grand Finale Awards starting at 2 p.m. Morning Boardwalk parades at 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

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May 22: Safe Boating Week The Ocean City Coast Guard Auxiliary will be hosting an event on the Boardwalk from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. to celebrate National Safe Boating Week.

The auxiliary will be at Trimper’s on South 1st Street. Members of the auxiliary will be demonstrating knot tying, line heaving and proper fitting life vest. “Coastie," the remote-control teaching boat, will be there as well as a Coast Guard vessel, and more.

May 22: Berlin Cruisers Presented by the Berlin Chamber of Commerce and the Treasure Chest, car registration begins at 7 a.m. at the intersection of Main and Baker streets. Fee is $10 per vehicle. Cars will be on display 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with awards at 2 p.m. Oldies music by DJ Pa-Pop Doo-Wop.

May 28-31: United Beams Of Light Thirteen beams of light will be displayed at dusk at N. Division Street in Ocean City to serve as a beacon for military personnel killed in service.

May 29: Kiwanis Car Show The first Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Car Show will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in

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the Ocean Pines Veterans Memorial Park. Registration is $15 per entrant, 9-10 a.m. There will be judged classes, trophies and awards. Food concessions.

May 29: Youth Fishing Derby Youth ages 15 and under are invited to join Worcester County Recreation & Parks for the 2nd annual fishing derby at the new pier at Newtown Park in Pocomoke. This event will begin with a ribbon cutting for the new ADA compliant pier at 9:15 a.m., with the fishing derby to take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. An awards luncheon will take place at 11:30 a.m.

There is no cost to participate in the tournament or the luncheon. Participants should bring their own fishing rods and bait. A parent or guardian should be present to assist their children with a fun day of fishing.

May 31: Memorial Day Event The annual Memorial Day service in Ocean Pines will return to the Worcester County Veterans Memorial on Monday, May 31, beginning at 11 a.m. The ceremony this year will feature Salisbury Mayor Jake Day as the keynote speaker. Public parking will be available at Veterans Memorial Park on Route 589 and Cathell Road in Ocean Pines. Limited seating will be available during the event and guests are encouraged to bring chairs.

June 5: Riccio Golf Tournament The 20th Annual Mr. and Mrs. Riccio

Memorial Golf Tournament will be at noon at the Glen Riddle the weekend after Memorial Day weekend. The tournament aims to help children with profits raised. For more information, call 410-430-6633.

June 5: Church Rummage Sale Ocean City Presbyterian Church will host a church rummage sale from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. on 13th Street.

June 5: Yard Sale Worcester County NAACP to sponsor community yard sale from 711:30 a.m. at Stephen Decatur Middle School parking lot. Call 443-5131745 or 443-944-6701 to hold your spot at $20 per space.

June 5: Fundraiser Dinner Bethany United Methodist Church on Route 611 will be holding takeout only dinner costing of pot roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggie, salad, roll and dessert. Cost $15.

Call orders in 410-641-2186 or email bethany21811@gmail.com.

June 8: Safe Boating Course The Ocean City Power Squadron will present a four-night comprehensive safe boating course beginning on June 8 and continuing June 10, 15 and 17. This 10-hour course includes a review and exam on the last night. There is a $20 fee for the course material. Middle and high school students can take the course, including material, for free. Registration information can be obtained by

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e-mailing: ocpsabc@gmail.com. The course will run from 6:00 to 8:30 each night.

June 10: Golf Tournament The First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League is announcing its 15th Annual Frank Conlon Memorial Golf Tournament at the Ocean City Golf Club. Cost per player is $105 and includes greens fees, range balls, beverages, a continental breakfast and lunch at the afternoon awards ceremony. The format is a Captains Choice with prizes for three flights -- Iwo Jima, Eagle Globe and Anchor and Semper Fi. Prizes include a winner of a hole in-one car provided by i.g. Burton of Berlin, Closest to the Pin on three par 3 holes, straightest drive and a putting green contest. Funds raised will benefit the “Semper Fi & America’s Fund” that provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Interested golfers can register by texting 410-4307181 or by visiting www.firststatemarines.org or an sending an email to websergeant@firststatemarines.org.

June 12: World Knit Day From 10 a.m.-noon, Worcester County Library Snow Hill branch invites the public to join for a knit in public event.

June 21: Luncheon The Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County’s luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club’s ballroom. All are welcome. The first in-person event in more than a year will include choice of three entrees and dessert, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and more. Social distancing protocols in place. Cost is $30. Deadline for registration and payment is June 1. Reservation form is on the DWC’s Facebook page, website, www.dwcmd.org, or email, demwomensclubwc@gmail.com.

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Quilters by the Sea Quilt Guild members held a Volunteer Day on May 5 at the Ocean Pines Community Center to exchange finished quilts and pickup quilt kits prepared by the Volunteer Chair Stephanie Dilworth and Jo Anne Donnelly. Unable to meet in person last year, the club members continually worked on quilts to donate to the many charities in need including Believe in Tomorrow, The Cricket Center, Diakonia, The Grace Center, Coastal Hospice, Berlin Nursing Home, DaVita and more. Pictured with some of the club’s donations are Jo Anne Donnelly and Stephanie Dilworth.

Bank of Ocean City held a Shred It event on April 21 at its West Ocean City location. Participants were asked to bring canned goods or monetary donations for the benefit of Diakonia, Inc. Above, Bank of Ocean City President and CEO Reid Tingle presents Executive Director Belinda Miller with a check for $1,318.

The event also collected two van loads of canned goods for Diakonia's food pantry. Diakonia is the only comprehensive provider of homeless men, women, families and veterans on the Lower Eastern Shore. Diakonia provides shelter, food, clothing and program services to individuals and families in order to help rebuild their lives one step at a time.

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The Carl M. Freeman Foundation in partnership with Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company (SVFC) recently announced a $25,000 scholarship in memory of Laura Madara, the fire company member who died while responding to a vehicle accident on April 9. The Laura Madara First Responder Endowed Scholarship was announced at the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 Joshua M. Freeman Valor Awards on Friday, May 7. The annual scholarship will be administered by Delaware Technical Community College and will be for Sussex County women who are interested in pursuing a career or volunteer as a first responder.

The Carl M. Freeman Foundation is funding $15,000 and the SVFC has committed a $10,000 match. Pictured from left, are, Michelle Freeman, chairwoman and president of the Carl M. Freeman Foundation; Travis Timmons, fire chief of the Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company; Matt Sliwa, president of the Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company; Diane and Kenneth Madara, parents of Laura Madara; and Patti Grimes, executive director of the Carl M. Freeman Foundation.

The Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club was able recently to present a food donation to the Worcester County Humane Society, a local no-kill shelter, and Kenille’s Kupboard, a local pet food pantry. The donations were among the eight made possible through a Rotary District 7630 grant secured by the club jointly with Southern Sussex Rotary Club. Club members Ashley Church and Margaret Mudron shopped for the pet food then delivered it to the worthy recipients. Pictured above at the shelter are Mudron, Humane Society volunteer Jessica Summers, one of the residents and Church. Below are Kenille’s Kupboard’s Kenille Davies, Robin Dumler and Mudron.

The Maryland State Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently held its 116th State Conference in Ellicott City. Chapter Regents and State committee chairmen reported on their accomplishments in 2020, Maryland COVID19 heroes were honored at a luncheon, Voices of Vets provided entertainment, and National Society DAR President General Denise VanBuren delivered the keynote address at an evening banquet. Attending from the local area were General Levin Winder Chapter Regent Gail Weldin, left and Recording Secretary Pat Arata. Also during the conference, Arata was elected to office of State Editor for the 2021-2024 term.

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Board Allocates $10K To Restoration

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OCEAN PINES – A $10,000 commitment from Ocean Pines is expected to benefit the restoration of the Jenkins Point shoreline.

Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a $10,000 expense for design and permitting requirements for the Jenkins Point restoration project.

“The purpose and effect of this expense will establish a commitment by Ocean Pines to move forward with the requested funding from state DNR for the proposed project,” said Director Doug Parks, who presented the motion to the association’s board.

Late last year, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) applied to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for funding to reestablish the Jenkins Point Peninsula, located just south of the Route 90 bridge.

At the time, officials said the peninsula had eroded over the years. They noted its restoration would restore habitat and provide protection and resiliency for

storms and high tides.

MCBP approached the association with plans to pursue grant funding for the project last year. Parks told board members last week the Jenkins Point restoration would enhance resiliency for the Ocean Pines community.

“I think it’s a good faith gesture on our part to say yes, we are very much interested in the state’s philosophy of trying to protect those shorelines,” he said. “I believe we should absolutely do this, and let’s see where it leads us …”

Board President Larry Perrone said he supported the project, but noted his concerns about the association’s funding commitment. He noted the community was initially asked to pay a certain amount for improvements at Bainbridge Pond, only for contributions to increase as the project progressed.

“I want to make sure that our eyes are wide open going into this, that we’re not thinking that this is going to cost us just $10,000,” he said. “I hope I’m wrong.”

Director Tom Janasek said he also supported the project, as shoreline restoration would protect the community and improve water quality.

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“This is a very important project, and they’re working with us,” he said. “If we can get it done, I’m in full favor of it. It does so much for the river and what we’re trying to do throughout Ocean Pines, alleviating a lot of problems from runoff and from flooding.”

Director Frank Daly, however, clarified that the project did not address drainage.

“We should make it real clear that this is a project for clean water and to protect our shoreline,” he said. “It’s not

a drainage project.”

After further discussion, the board voted unanimously to approve the $10,000 expense.

The board last Saturday also voted 6-0, with Janasek abstaining, to approve a five-year lease with Seacrets for oceanside parking lot use and a two-year extension of an existing lease for bayside parking lot use. The oceanside lot will be leased for $60,000 with a 3% per year escalation clause with Seacrets paying the property taxes.

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Pet’s Name: Hank & Waylon Pet’s Age/Breed: Australian shepherd mixes, 4 and 1 year old Pet’s Owners: Jennifer & Jerry Wolf

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Pet’s Name: Ace Pet’s Age/Breed: 10-month-old husky/hound mix Pet’s Owner: Stacey Smith & Nathan Bowden

Pet’s Name: Rosie Pet’s Age/Breed: 6-year-old Yorkshire terrier Pet’s Owner: Shonna Hackett

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Pet’s Name: Millie Pet’s Age/Breed: 2-year-old goldendoodle Pet’s Owners: Brittany & Veronica Alderson

The Dispatch presents the latest edition of its Pets of the Month Contest.

Each month one special animal, or two, in some cases, is picked as the cutest photo of the bunch through a private vote of our staff. Here we present this month’s pets, submitted by our readers.

On the front page is last month’s winning entry, Honeysuckle, owned by Ava Sharpe.

Those interested in participating in future months’ contests are invited to send their lovable pet photo to us at editor@mdcoastdispatch.com (preferred) or to P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811 or drop it off at our office in Berlin at 10012 Old Ocean City Blvd.

Please be sure it’s a high-quality photo suitable for reproduction and to include your mailing address, the pet’s name, age and breed and the owner’s first and last name. The next series will appear in this space on June 11.

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Pet’s Name: Lucy Pet’s Age/Breed: 2-year-old maltese/terrier mix Pet’s Owner: Olive Baker

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Decatur Keeps Streak Going Against Rams

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Seahawk Track Teams Solid In Opener In The News

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity outdoor track teams turned in strong performances at the opening meet of the season at home last week.

Nick Purnell finished eighth in the 100, Jaden Holland finished fifth in the 200, and Kyler Stubblebine finished sixth in the 400. Ethan Justice finished first in the 800, while Jake Gillespie finished seventh. Liam Foley took first and Tristan Dutton finished second in the 1,600. Phillip Becnel was second in the 3,200 and Stubblebine was third in the 300 hurdles.

In the relays, the Decatur boys finished second in the 4x100, second in the 4x200, third in the 4x400 and first in the 4x800. Owen Mielnik finished first in the pole vault, while Trevor Jones finished first in the discus and Bryce Solomon was fourth. Jones finished third in the

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shot put, while Solomon was fourth.

On the girls’ side, in the 100, Alexis Berrie was third, Miah Schwind was fourth and Tanner Ellis was seventh. In the 200, Sadie Peters was fourth, Breanne Ferguson was fifth and Taya Price was sixth. Mackenzie Cathell finished first in the 400, Amalia Murphy finished first in the 800, while Ava Becnel was second.

Carolina Novelli was first in the 1,600, while Avery Braciszewski was second.

Murphy finished first in the 3,200. Summer Brenner was first in the 100 hurdles, while Alexandria Urbanski was second.

The same combo finished first and second in the 300 hurdles.

In the relays, the Decatur girls finished first in the 4x200, the 4x400 and the 4x800. In the field events, Jessica Janney finished first in the high jump, first in the long jump and first in the triple jump.

Price finished second in the high jump, while Brenner was third.

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Decatur’s varsity softball team yielded its first runs of the season last week in a 5-3 win over Parkside.

The Seahawks opened their season with a 23-0 win over Wicomico, followed by a 5-0 win over Snow Hill and an 18-0 win over Pocomoke, and it appeared for a while they would not give up a run.

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They had outscored their first three opponents of the season by a combined 46-0.

Last Friday against Parkside, the Seahawks scored three runs in the second and two in the third to take an early 5-0 lead and that was all they would need. Decatur did yield its first runs of the season against the Rams, including two in the fifth and one in the sixth, but held on for the 5-3 win to improve to 4-0.

Decatur Lax Teams Off To Fast Starts

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity lacrosse teams are off to fast starts in their seasons with the girls’ remaining unbeaten and the boys’ having suffered just one loss.

The Decatur girls beat Bennett, 14-3, on Monday to improve to 3-0 on the season. The Seahawks opened the season with a narrow, 7-6, win over Parkside and then blanked Cambridge-South Dorchester, 16-0, last Thursday before Monday’s win over the Clippers. The Decatur girls face Parkside again on the road on Monday.

Meanwhile, the Decatur boys’ edged Bennett, 11-10, on Monday to improve to 2-1 on the season. The Seahawks lost to Parkside, 16-7, in their season opener, and returned the favor with a 16-2 win over CambridgeSouth Dorchester last week. The Decatur boys get another shot at Parkside at home on Friday, before facing Cambridge-South Dorchester again next Tuesday.

Both the Decatur girls and Decatur boys are playing a modified spring season with home and road games against Parkside, Bennett and Cambridge-South Dorchester this year. The teams will not face the typical Bayside North powerhouses.

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team cruised past Crisfield on Monday to improve to 4-0 on the young season.

The Seahawks beat the Crabbers, 91, on Monday at home and beat Parkside, 5-0, last Friday on the road. Decatur is now 4-0 on the season and has been dominant. In four games, Decatur pitching has given up just the lone run to Crisfield on Monday and the Seahawks have outscored their opponents by a combined 26-1. Decatur faces Parkside at home on Friday.

Worcester Prep ESIAC Champs:

Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team recently claimed the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) championship. Pictured above, the team shows of the championship hardware. Pictured, front row, from left: Hunter Simons, Tristan Weinstein, Cole Campbell, Hugh Thomas Cropper, Brugh Moore, Griffin Jones, Dylan McGovern and Adam Hafez. Picture back row, from left: Coach Drew Haugh, Baylor Hoen, Anders Taylor, Max Halle, Brice Richins, Graham McColgan, Connor Carpenter, Mason Brown, Jack Garrdner, Austin Airey, Mason Williams, Bennett Tinkler, Coach Jake Emche and Coach Chandler Dabbs.

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with Scott Lenox Welcome to another week of the Fish in OC fishing report here in The Dispatch.

We’ve had another great week of fishing in and around Ocean City and this week the weather could not have been much better. Flounder fishing in the back bays was fantastic thanks to clean water conditions. There were more keeper rockfish caught in the Inlet and around the Route 50 Bridge and Maryland sea bass season opened in grand style. It was a great week of weather and fishing and I hope it’s a sign of things to come.

There were a couple of boats who ventured to the offshore waters in search of tuna or other pelagics that might be around, but it was to no avail. There were some blueline and golden tilefish caught and a mako released, but I think it will be a few more weeks before we start to see regular offshore canyon activity.

Last week’s big fishing news was the close of the Maryland tautog season and the open of the Maryland sea bass season -- both happened on Saturday, May 15. Tautog closed strong with plenty of limits the last few days and some very big fish. Captain Kane Bounds ended his

season with a jumbo 28 ½-inch fish that weighed over 18 pounds. There were a lot of double digit fish caught over the winter and Captain Kane and Captain Chase Eberle of the Chasin’ Tides both had fish over 20 pounds.

Maryland sea bass season opened May 15 and conditions could not have been any better. Light winds had the ocean slick calm so every party, charter and private boat was able to get out to the sea bass grounds and everyone caught fish. Captain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star, Captain Chris Mizurak of the Angler, Captain Rick of the Judith M and Captain Victor Bunting of the Ocean Princess all had boat limits of sea bass with 15 fish per person over 12 ½ inches. There weren’t any huge fish caught, but I did see some fish pushing four pounds. Ocean structure in depths of 80-130 feet is holding a lot of sea bass and they can be taken on lots of baits.

The best baits for the fleet this past week were clams, squid and Gulp artificial baits on two hook top and bottom rigs like our Fish in OC Double Trouble or Double Header. Sea bass fishing should SEE PAGE 66

Frank Lanigan and his daughter combined forces to catch their limit of eight keeper flounder.

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Top left, Captain Wayne Blanks put this angler on the first Spanish Mackerel of the season while casting at the Route 50 Bridge. Top middle, Chris Richardson of Jolly Roger used a peeler crab to catch and release this 42-inch rockfish in the Assateague surf. Top right. this jumbo, face blocking sea bass was caught on board the Angler with Captain Chris Mizurak at the helm.

Above left, Captain John Prather of Ocean City Guide Service put this group on four keeper flounder over the weekend. Above right, this group had a great day of back bay fishing with three keeper flounder on board the Lucky Break with Captain Jason Mumford.

Opposite page, top left, I had a great time catching over 40 school sized rockfish with Blake Gunther casting our new Fish in OC Thing A Ma JIG at the Route 50 Bridge. Opposite page, top right, one of the final tautog of the season caught on board the Fish Bound with Captain Kane Bounds was this jumbo 28.5-inch, 18pound beauty. Opposite page, middle left, this angler caught a nice keeper flounder while fishing on board the Judith M out of Bahia Marina. Opposite page, middle right, Captain Marc Spagnola of Dusk to Dawn Bowfishing put this happy group on some big snakeheads and a keeper catfish. Opposite page, bottom left, Captain Monty Hawkins of at the Morning Star put this angler on a pool winning sea bass on opening day. Opposite page, bottom right, Big Bird Cropper fished the OC Inlet and caught his limit of four nice-sized flounder.

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FROM PAGE 65 be good for several weeks and flounder will start to be caught on the ocean wrecks starting sometime in the next month or so.

Speaking of flounder, fishing for them in Ocean City’s back bays has been very good in my book. Thanks to clean water conditions flounder have been snapping in shallower water spots like the Thorofare and behind Assateague Island. I haven’t seen any doormat flounder yet, but there have been plenty of keeper sized fish over the 16 ½-inch size limit.

Most fish are being caught on the last part of the incoming or outgoing tide. Our

Fish in OC Dale Timmons’ Deadly Double in chartreuse and pink have been killing it out there. Bait the hook with Gulp swimming mullet in 4- or 5-inch in white, chartreuse, pink or salmon red or Otter Tails in white, chartreuse or pink. I have to say that tipping these artificial baits with a live minnow has been the difference for my wife Kristen and I catching keeper sized fish. Atlantic Tackle and Sunset Provisions in West Ocean City have got some quality minnows that just might be the difference between a keeper flounder and a throwback.

There are more and more school and keeper sized rockfish being caught in the OC Inlet and around the Route 50 Bridge lately as water temps warm and more bait is readily available. Anglers have been having great luck casting Big Bird’s World Famous Roy Rig and our new Fish

in OC Thing A Ma JIG at the Route 50 Bridge for small school sized rockfish in the 14- to 24-inch range. The incoming tide has been best, but as long as the water is moving you could have luck catching and releasing these fun, hard fighting fish. There are also some keeper sized rockfish between 28 and 35 inches being caught around the Route 50 Bridge, especially at night on 1-2 ounce jig heads with 4- to 5-inch shad bodies.

Remember you’re only allowed one rockfish between 28 and 35 inches per person, per day -- that’s it.

I got a report last week of the first Spanish Mackerel of the season being caught and it was in a surprising location and very early. Captain Wayne Blanks of the Bayside Guide Service had clients casting for rockfish at the Route 50 Bridge when the Spanish hit a spec

rig and ended up at the boat and then in the cooler. That is an early showing for Spanish Mackerel and hopefully another sign of things to come this season.

The first fishing tournament of the season is just a few short weeks away with the Ocean City Marlin Club’s Captain “Franky” Pettolina Memorial Day Tournament. This is a fish one of two-day event on May 29 and 30 with weigh-ins at Sunset Marina each afternoon from 4:30-7 p.m. You do not have to be a member of the Ocean City Marlin Club to fish this event. For more information call the club at 410-213-1613. Until next week, tight lines.

(The writer is the owner of Fish in OC and host of Ocean City’s fishing television show Hooked on OC. He has worked in the fishing industry and been fishing the waters in and around Ocean City for over 25 years.)

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Chris Parypa’s Photo Of The Week:

Each week staff photographer Chris Parypa is tasked with submitting a photo from his vast library to be featured in this space. Above, trash receptacles are pictured lined up on the beach ready for visitors. To purchase any of Parypa’s photos, click over to www.chrisparypa.com.

Open 10am Daily • Inside & Outside Dining Available

HAPPY HOUR MONDAY-FRIDAY 2-5PM $ .75

2 Dom. Drafts • $6 Crushes • $6 Wine

Monday-Friday 11am to 3pm

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$15/Week For Minimum Of Five Lines • $2 Thereafter Per Line Display Classified Ads: $20/Week Per Column Inch (Contract Discounts Available)

HELP WANTED FULL MOON SALOON: Now hiring FT/PT hostess, servers, dishwasher, kitchen staff. Great salary in family setting! Apply within at 12702 Old Bridge Road, WOC. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BUILDING ATTENDANT: PT/FT. Summer season. Monitor pool and parking lot. Report to property manager. Good pay. Send resume to fred@paradiseoc.com or 410-250-1111.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BALI-HI RV PARK: Bishopville, MD. Maintenance Man/ Groundskeeper. Grass cutting. Experience in plumbing and electric.

40 hrs/wk, $15/hr. 724-825-8746.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MAINTENANCE/CUSTODIAL: Large OC Association is looking for a fulltime person to join the on-site staff. Competitive Salaries & Benefits. Please fax resumes to (410) 723-0676 or email to dwilson@legumnorman.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––

BUILDING ATTENDANTS/SECURITY AND POOL ATTENDANTS: Full Time/Part Time Summer Season. Call 410-524-4479 or Apply In Person. The Pyramid Condominium, 9500 Coastal Hwy., OC. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––

PUT YOUR LOGO IN COLOR FOR JUST $10

CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 Email: classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com Mail: P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811

Deadline For Insertions, Cancellations And Payment Is 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Pre-Payment Is Required. We Accept Visa & MasterCard.

LANDSCAPE WORKERS NEEDED: Must have valid DL. Reliable transportation to work. Call 410-641-2177. The Moore Companies, Berlin, MD. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SERVER: Hiring Servers ASAP. Must be 18+. Assateague Diner+Bar. West Ocean City Area.

Good tips, fun summer job, $$$.

Text APPLY > 703.268.6444.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– C L E A N E R S / VA C AT I O N RENTALS: Needed for Ocean City and Ocean Pines. Experience preferred but not necessary. Text or call 443-397-1189.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CLEANERS: Looking for weekend help for condo cleaning. FridaySunday. Must have own transportation. Call 410-723-2610 or 410-463-1541.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BARTENDER: Hiring Bartenders ASAP. Must be 21+. Assateague Diner+Bar. West Ocean City Area.

Good tips, fun summer job, $$$.

Text APPLY > 703.268.6444.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FROG BAR & GRILL: Looking for busboys, food runners, cooks. Call 410-289-3764 or apply in person any day from 9am-11pm at 221 Wicomico Street, OC. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MAINTENANCE: Custodial and light maintenance: Call 410-2502262 for interview.

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CLEANERS WANTED FOR OC: If you are a conscientious individual or team looking for great hours and pay on the weekends...then we are the cleaning company for you! Experience preferred. Cell phone and vehicle required. (443)880-0525.

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NOW HIRING - YEAR ROUND COOK OCEAN PINES LOCATION

Call 410-726-7061 for Interview

Currently hiring manpower for

•STUCCO & EIFS MECHANICS •CARPENTERS •CONCRETE BLOCK •COATINGS SPECIALISTS •FLAT CONCRETE •CONCRETE REPAIRS •PT WELDER •COMMERCIAL CAULKING •WINDOW & DOOR INSTALLERS •WAREHOUSE HELP (DRIVER’S LICENSE REQ’D) Experience Preferred. Tools, transportation & a valid driver’s license are a plus. Competitive benefit package available.

Please apply in person at 11935 Hammer Rd, Bishopville, MD, or apply online: http://allstatesconst.com/delmarva-renovations-careers

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CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 Email: classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com Mail: P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811

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I NDI A N R I V ER MA R I NA I S NO W HI R I NG! •FUEL DOCK ATTENDANT •DOCK HANDS

Apply Online at delawarestatejobs.com

May 21, 2021

NOW HIRING! ’S T OC CE WES UN PLA F K T MOSTO WORK E A M D A N $$$$

YEAR-ROUND FULL- OR PART-TIME

•HOSTESS •LINE COOKS •FOOD RUNNERS •BARBACKS Please apply in person.

Greene Turtle West, Rt. 611, West OC 410-213-1500

For additional information, please contact the Marina office at 302.227.3071 AA/EOE

NOW HIRING - ALL SHIFTS FRONT DESK ATTENDANTS NIGHT AUDITOR HOUSEKEEPING We require satisfactory background check by all applicants.

Apply On Site - Safari Motel 13th Street & Boardwalk | 410-289-6411

Now accepting applications for the following year-round and seasonal positions:

ROOM ATTENDANT MAINTENANCE

PART-TIME FRONTLINE ASSOCIATE Farmers Bank of Willards has a Part-Time Frontline Associate position available at the Talbot Branch, Ocean City location. Looking for professional and motivated individuals with extraordinary customer service skills. Cash handling experience & excellent computer skills a must.

Please send resume to 12641 Ocean Gateway, OC, MD 21842 or email: jennie.rice@fbwbank.com Application cut off is 06-01-2021 “Equal Employment Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer”

Work With the Best Ocean City has to Offer ...

We Invite You to be a Part of our Family!

Full Time Year Round Positions ~EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT ~HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR ~FRONT DESK AGENT ~NIGHT AUDIT ~MAINTENANCE ~PAINTER ~ROOM ATTENDANT Seasonal Positions ~SECURITY ~GRILL COOKS ~SERVERS ~BARTENDER ~HOSTESS/HOST ~BUSSER ~FOOD RUNNERS ~POOL ATTENDANT ~WAREHOUSE CLERK ~BEACH STAND TOP WAGES! EXCELLENT BENEFITS! HOUSING AVAILABLE! FAX RESUME & SALARY REQ. to: 410-723-9109 Online at www.clarionoc.com APPLY IN PERSON Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

CLARION RESORT FONTAINEBLEAU HOTEL 10100 COASTAL HWY. OCEAN CITY, MD. 21842 EOE M/F/D/V

Apply in person or email resume to duran.showell@marriott.com No phone calls, please.

All candidates must go through a satisfactory background check.

2 15th Street, Ocean City, Maryland

www.courtyardoceancity.com Work With the Best Ocean City has to Offer ...

We Invite You to be a Part of our Family!

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER We are currently recruiting an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to work under our Food & Beverage Director.

Responsibilities include overseeing and being responsible for our busy restaurants, bars, & conference center.

The candidate should have excellent communication skills and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to train employees. Must have strong management experience in a large restaurant, banquet and/or convention services experience. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Excellent salary and benefits package. Send resume and salary requirements to:

CLARION RESORT FOUTAINEBLEAU HOTEL 10100 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V

CASHIER/ SALES ASSOCIATE

NIGHT SUPERVISOR

FT/PT - Year Round & Seasonal - Various Shifts Competitive Hourly Wage + BONUS Benefits Available

FT, YEAR ROUND BENEFITS INCLUDE VACATION, SICK DAYS, HEALTH INSURANCE, 401-K. Competitive Hourly Wage + BONUS

To Apply-go online www.petromg.com *Employment *Retail *OC MD *Cashier Wine Rack *Search *Cashier Sales Assoc.-Wine Rack Rt. 50 Wine Rack 12827 Ocean Gateway West OC, MD

To Apply-go online www.petromg.com *Employment *Retail *OC MD *Night Supervisor *Search *Night Supervisor-Wine Rack Rt. 50 Wine Rack 12827 Ocean Gateway West OC, MD

Must be friendly & dependable

WORCESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKER I MULTIPLE TEMPORARY POSITIONS AVAILABLE!

Duties include but not limited to providing health education and outreach promoting COVID-19 mitigation strategies to community members.

This position is subject to weekend and evening hours. The selected applicant must be able to work and travel to all sites of Worcester County Health Department and other locations for COVID-19 activities.

High School Diploma or GED required.

Please send resume and cover letter by May 28, 2021 to Kristy Kagan, 6040 Public Landing Road Snow Hill, MD 21863, e-mail kristy.kagan@maryland.gov or fax to 410-632-0064.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-632-1100 ext. 1221

Come Join Our Winning Team!

Now accepting applications for the following positions!

Reservationist Room Attendant Houseperson Laundry Attendant Room Inspectors Maintenance Server Cashier Barista Looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk.

We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE

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CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 Email: classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com Mail: P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811

SUN N FUN MOTEL

Now Hiring ALL POSITIONS Kitchen, Servers, Bussers, Hostess Apply in Person

NOW HIRING FOR*FULL TIME 2ND SHIFT FRONT DESK CLERK 4PM-MIDNIGHT *DAYTIME HOUSEKEEPING

APPLY IN PERSON 29th St & Baltimore Ave. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

RT. 54, FENWICK ISLAND

NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS FOR SUMMER •Front Desk •Maintenance •Housekeeping •Houseman Send Resume: Johanna@ocrooms.com

Or Call for interview: 410-213-9556

HIRING AT BOTH LOCATIONS ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING MANAGEMENT APPLY IN PERSON South Location 31st St. Coastal Hwy. 410-289-2581 North Location 128th St. Coastal Hwy. 410-250-2304

Now Hiring ALL POSITIONS Kitchen, Servers, Bussers, Hostess

Apply in Person IN THE OF FENWICK

THE SPINNAKER NOW HIRING FULL-TIME SEASONAL: FRONT DESK HOUSEKEEPING MAINTENANCE/ BELLMAN Daytime & Evening Positions Available

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ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The Sunny Start Learning Center is seeking, caring, responsible, and motivated individuals to join our professional team.

Early childhood qualifications or elementary education degrees are encouraged, but not required. Full or part time options available!

Seeking Experienced Church Musician Paid Position - Part Time - Salary Negotiable Play for all Regular Sunday Church Services (10:00 am), Special Services, and Choir Practices.

Call Church Office at 410-641-0270 or Email: thebeacon405@gmail.com Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology in Dagsboro, Delaware is looking for COSMETOLOGY, ESTHETICS, AND NAIL TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTORS! Must be available to work Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-4pm. We offer competitive benefits, like optional health care plans, dental and paid time off. Must maintain guest satisfaction, and ensure guest servicing is consistent with educational standards. Must provide and promote a positive learning environment for the student body. Must hold a valid DE license.

Must have salon industry experience and ability to maintain composure and drive in a fast-paced, high stress environment. Must have a polished professional image. No phone calls please. Email resume and cover letter w/salary requirements: jcook@delawarecosmetology.com

Sunset Island, Ocean City, MD A Beautiful Bayside Location in Ocean City with a Friendly Team Environment.

Full-time Administrative Assistant position.

Excellent customer service experience & Microsoft Office skills needed.

Organization skills and the ability to multi-task a must. Weekend availability required. Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: linda.horensavitz@casinc.biz

For more information contact Dee at (410) 213-1818 or email resumes and questions to dshorts@sunnystartlearningcenter.com.

AUTOMOTIVE GREAT-GREAT-GREAT OPPORTUNITIES! Technicians - Up To $1000 Sign On Bonus!

We are part of a large automotive group with parts stores, service centers, and used car dealership.

Fast paced, energetic atmosphere with advancement opportunities! We have locations in the Rehoboth, Bethany, and Ocean City areas.

We Are Now Hiring For: ~Technicians - Up To $1000 Sign On Bonus & Tool Allowance for Qualified Technicians ~Service Advisors ~Tire & Lube Techs ~Auto Parts Associates/Advisors ~Car Salesman/Detailer Excellent Pay and Benefits including Company Matched Retirement Plan, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Health Insurance, Discounts, and Much More!!!

Call Matt: 302-344-9846

BOAT CAPTAIN/MATE - WEST OC PART-TIME MAY-SEPT 2021 Great opportunity for retired Captain or someone qualified looking to make some extra $$$$.

Job duties include taking boat owner bay and offshore fishing and cruising on 273 Everglades CC. Would also be responsible for picking up bait and anything else needed for that day.

Looking for weekends and some weekdays.

Great opportunity for the right person.

Call or text 410-404-7118 with your per hour wage offer.

SERVICES

PETS

ABC POWERWASHING: 1 call we wash it all! Houses and trucks.

Fully insured. Free estimates. 5+ years experience. Call 443-3738299.

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FOUND: Black cat in area of Cedartown Road, Newark/Snow Hill. Looks to be female and about 9 months old. Very sweet. 302270-3653.

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APPLY IN PERSON 1800 Baltimore Avenue Monday-Friday 11am-4pm SEASONAL OC HOTEL NOW HIRING FOR:

Seasonal Day or Evening Housekeeping Positions Evening Laundry Person

NOW HIRING DRIVER, BARTENDER, COOK & COUNTER

YARD SALES

COMMERCIAL

FLEA MARKET: Sat. May 29 at Assateague Point on the front lawn. Starts 8am. Set up at 7:30am. $10 per table. To reserve your spot, send payment to office

by May 24 or call 410-641-1671.

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FOR LEASE: Retail Banking Center with drive thru. Contact Brian Gamm. 443-880-2225.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WEST O.C. OFFICE/RETAIL SPACES AVAILABLE: 1 OfficeRetail and 1 Warehouses. Plenty of Parking. 443-497-4200.

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Upcoming Yard Sale?

Call 410-726-7061 for Interview or Apply Within at 56th Street.

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Must Be Dependable.

Call Seahawk Motel

1-800-942-9042

Berlin’s Newest Eatery!

Now Hiring: KITCHEN HELP Call Matt at 302-593-4141 or email thesterlingtavern@gmail.com

THUNDERBIRD BEACH MOTEL NOW HIRING FRONT DESK HOUSEKEEPING PM BELLMAN/ MAINTENANCE APPLY IN PERSON Monday-Friday 9am-3pm Thunderbird Beach Motel 32nd Street, Ocean City

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Work With the Best Ocean City has to Offer ...

We Invite You to be a Part of our Family!

GRILL CHEF We are hiring a Working Chef/Grill Supervisor for our beautiful ocean front beach bar and grill. Successful candidate must have a minimum of three years hands-on kitchen supervisory experience in a high volume restaurant and excellent employment references. We offer excellent benefits and salary (commensurate with experience).

Housing available. Qualified applicants, forward resume with salary requirements to:

CLARION RESORT FOUTAINEBLEAU HOTEL 10100 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V

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2007 SeaDoo RXP 215 hp Supercharged (yellow and black) 2017 Seadoo RXP 155 hp (red and black) Both SeaDoos need some engine work. Low hours, clear title. Ideal for mechanic. To be sold as a package for $3,500. Call 410-440-4191.

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LEGAL RATES Legal advertising rate is $7 per column inch. Deadline for all legal advertising is Tuesday at noon. For more information, call 410-641-4563 or fax 410-641-0966.

THIRD INSERTION CHRISTOPHER S. ROBINS ESQ. ROBINS & ROBINS, P.A. 128 EAST MAIN STREET PO BOX 506 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0506 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18723 To all persons interested in the estate of PETER G. SULZER, ESTATE NO. 18723. Notice is given that JAMES SOTHERN SULZER, 12 BACK STREET, NANTUCKET, MA 02554 and STEVEN MILLS SULZER, 1287 CLARRY HILL ROAD, UNION, ME 04862 was on, APRIL 29, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of PETER G. SULZER, who died on APRIL 1, 2021, 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 29TH day of OCTOBER, 2021.

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

forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 07, 2021

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

JAMES SOTHERN SULZER Personal Representative

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 07, 2021

STEVEN MILLS SULZER Personal Representative

WILLIAM E ESHAM III 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 05-07, 05-14, 05-21

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 05-07, 05-14, 05-21

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WILLIAM E. ESHAM III ESQ. AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, PA 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18724 To all persons interested in the estate of DARIN WOOTEN, ESTATE NO. 18724. Notice is given that WILLIAM E ESHAM III, 6200 COASTAL HWY SUITE 200, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 was on, APRIL 30, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of DARIN WOOTEN, who died on APRIL 15, 2021, without a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 30TH day of OCTOBER, 2021.

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 be-

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 07, 2021 DANIEL C. EBEL 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 05-07, 05-14, 05-21

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May 21, 2021 of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 07, 2021 CAMAS A. MOORE 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 05-07, 05-14, 05-21

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MELVIN J CALDWELL JR, ESQ. CALDWELL & WHITEHEAD PA 109 CAMDEN STREET P.O. BOX 4520 SALISBURY, MD 21803-4520

RAYMOND D. COATES JR, ESQ. COATES, COATES, & COATES, P.A. 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

LESLIE LOBOS, TRUSTEE PINES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. 11029 CATHELL ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18730

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18731

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000012

To all persons interested in the estate of PATRICIA A. EBEL, ESTATE NO. 18730.

Notice is given that DANIEL C. EBEL, 5 CAMELOT DRIVE, BERLIN, MD 21811 was on, MAY 03, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of PATRICIA A. EBEL, who died on AUGUST 28, 2020, with a will.

To all persons interested in the estate of ROBERT W. MOORE JR., ESTATE NO. 18731. Notice is given that CAMAS A. MOORE, 20433 REMSBURY PLACE, MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, MD 20886 was on, MAY 04, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of ROBERT W. MOORE JR., who died on APRIL 17, 2021, with a will.

VILLAS OF OCEAN PINES BORDERLINKS TIMESHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 11029 CATHELL ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811 Plaintiff

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 3RD day of NOVEMBER, 2021.

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, ex-

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 4TH day of NOVEMBER, 2021.

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

vs.

DOROTHY A. MATCHETT, et al.

Defendants NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 29th day of April, 2021, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceeedings, made and reported by Leslie Lobos, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 31st day of May, 2021, provided a copy of this Order be inserted in some daily newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 24th day of May, 2021.

The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals:

Timeshare

Price

Wk 18, #Ag7 Wk 14, #Am13 Wk 49, #Am13 Wk 09, #Bb28 Wk 43, #Bb28

$50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 07, 2021 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 05-07, 05-14, 05-21

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LESLIE LOBOS, TRUSTEE PINES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. 11029 CATHELL ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000016 VILLAS OF OCEAN PINES BORDERLINKS TIMESHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 11029 CATHELL ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811 Plaintiff vs.

DEBORAH ERTAFA, et al.

Defendants NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 29th day of April, 2021, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceeedings, made and reported by Leslie Lobos, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 31st day of May, 2021, provided a copy of this Order be inserted in some daily newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 24th day of May, 2021.

The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Timeshare Wk 08, #An14 Wk 44, #An14 Wk 45, #Bf32 Wk 05, #Bg33 Wk 07, #Bg33 Wk 07, #Br44

Price $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 07, 2021 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 05-07, 05-14, 05-21

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LESLIE LOBOS, TRUSTEE PINES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC.

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11029 CATHELL ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000028 VILLAS OF OCEAN PINES BORDERLINKS TIMESHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 11029 CATHELL ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811 Plaintiff vs.

LOLITA MAXWELL, et al.

Defendants NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 30th day of April, 2021, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceeedings, made and reported by Leslie Lobos, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 31st day of May, 2021, provided a copy of this Order be inserted in some daily newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 24th day of May, 2021.

The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Timeshare Wk 03, #Bq43 Wk 43, #Ag7

Price $50.00 $50.00

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LESLIE LOBOS, TRUSTEE PINES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. 11029 CATHELL ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000037

BORDERLINKS I TIME INTERVAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 11029 CATHELL ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811 Plaintiff vs.

SAMUEL PASCHALL, et al.

Defendants NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 4th day of May, 2021, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceeedings, made and reported by Leslie Lobos, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 7th day of June, 2021, provided a copy of this Order be inserted in some daily newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 31st day of May, 2021.

The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals:

Timeshare

Price

Wk 05, #Ae5 $50.00 Wk 09, #Ae5 $50.00 Wk 37, #Aq17 $1000.00 Wk 01, #Bi35 $50.00 Wk 03, #Bu47 $50.00 Wk 10, #Bu47 $50.00 Wk 19, #Bv48 $1000.00 Wk 46, #Bz52 $50.00 Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 07, 2021 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 05-07, 05-14, 05-21

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MARK WITTSTADT, ESQ. QUINTAIROS, PRIETO WOOD & BOYER, PA 40 S DUNDALK AVENUE SUITE G 2 BALTIMORE, MD 21222 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-20-000321 MARK H. WITTSTADT JUSTIN T. HOY SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES 40 S DUNDALK AVENUE

SUITE G2 DUNDALK, MD 21222 Plaintiffs vs.

ERNEST J. BARNES 409 BONNEVILLE AVENUE POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Defendant NOTICE OF SALE (NiSi) Notice is hereby given this 5th day of May, 2021, by the Circuit Court of Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceeedings, made and reported will be ratified, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 7th day of June, 2021, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a daily newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three consecutive weeks, before the 31st day of May, 2021.

The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $20,000.00. The property sold herein is know as 409 Bonneville Ave., Pocomoke City, MD 21851.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 07, 2021 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 05-07, 05-14, 05-21

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LESLIE LOBOS, TRUSTEE PINES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. 11029 CATHELL ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000041 VILLAS OF OCEAN PINES BORDERLINKS TIMESHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 11029 CATHELL ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811 Plaintiff vs.

THERESA A BUONOMO, et al.

Defendants NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 4th day of May, 2021, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceeedings, made and reported by Leslie Lobos, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 7th day of June, 2021, provided a copy of this Order be inserted in some daily newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 31st day of May, 2021.

The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Timeshare Wk 07, #Aj10 Wk 10, #Aj10 Wk 44, #Aj10 Wk 52, #Aj10 Wk 10, #Am13 Wk 49, #Am13 Wk 19, #An14 Wk 02, #Au21 Wk 03, #Au21 Wk 19, #Au21 Wk 20, #Au21 Wk 52, #Au21 Wk 02, #Ay25 Wk 07, #Ay25 Wk 16, #Ay25 Wk 16, #Bh34 Wk 44, #Bh34 Wk 45, #Bq43 Wk 52, #Bq43 Wk 49, #Bx50

Price $50.00Not Sold $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00Not Sold $50.00 $50.00 $1000.00 $1000.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 07, 2021 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 05-07, 05-14, 05-21

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18729 To all persons interested in the estate of IRVIN JACK JONES, ESTATE NO. 18729.

Notice is given that SAMANTHA TRUITT, 7658 DAVIS ROAD, WHALEYVILLE, MD 21872 was on, MAY 03, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of IRVIN JACK JONES, who died on FEBRUARY 14, 2021, 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 3RD day of NOVEMBER, 2021.

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

Page 73 mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 14, 2021 SAMANTHA TRUITT 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 05-14, 05-21, 05-28

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18689 To all persons interested in the estate of EUGENE ALOYSIUS WALSH, ESTATE NO. 18689. Notice is given that THOMAS R WILEY,1485 BLOOM ROAD, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157 was on, MAY 10, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of EUGENE ALOYSIUS WALSH, who died on APRIL 04, 2021, 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 NOVEMBER, 2021.

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 credi-

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 21, 2021 THOMAS R WILEY 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 05-21, 05-28, 06-04

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JAMES F. TRUITT, JR. 20 EAST TIMONIUM ROAD SUITE 106 TIMONIUM, MARLYAND 21093 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND IN EQUITY CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000066 TERRAPIN CERTIFICATES, LLC C/O JAMES F. TRUITT, JR. 20 EAST TIMONIUM ROAD, SUITE 106 TIMONIUM, MARLYAND 21093 Plaintiff vs.

ROXANNE E. A. BERRY SETTLEMENT SOLUTIONS, TRUSTEE MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. WILMINGTON FINANCE INC. 12300 JAMAICA AVENUE, CONDO UNIT 310 AND WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND (FOR MARYLAND ANNOTATED CODE 14-1836(B)(1)(V) PURPOSES ONLY) AND ANY AND ALL PERSON HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY INEREST IN THE FEE SIMPLE IN THE PROPERTIES AND PREMISES SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF WORCESTER DESCRIBED ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE FOR THE TOWN OF OCEAN CITY: 12300 JAMAICA AVENUE, CONDO UNIT 310, OCEAN CITY MD 21842, 10TH (TENTH) ELECTION DISTRICT, ALL THAT LOT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS JAMAICA CONDOMINIUM II, UNIT 310 Defendants

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property, 12300 Jamaica Avenue, Condo Unit 310, Ocean City, MD 21842 in the County of Worcester, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the Town of Ocean City and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding:

TERRAPIN CERTIFICATES, LLC C/O JAMES F. TRUITT, JR. 20 EAST TIMONIUM ROAD, SUITE 106 TIMONIUM, MARLYAND 21093 Plaintiff vs.

BUNGARRA LLC 13308 COLONIAL ROAD AND

All that lot of land described as Jamaica Condominium II, Unit 310.

The complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 13TH OF MAY, 2021 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three (3) successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 12th day of July, 2021 and redeem the property 12300 Jamaica Avenue, Condo Unit 310, Ocean City, MD 21842 and answer the complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff’s title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 21, 2021 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 05-21, 05-28, 06-04

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JAMES F. TRUITT, JR. 20 EAST TIMONIUM ROAD SUITE 106 TIMONIUM, MARLYAND 21093 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND IN EQUITY CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000067

WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND (FOR MARYLAND ANNOTATED CODE 14-1836(B)(1)(V) PURPOSES ONLY) AND ANY AND ALL PERSON HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY INEREST IN THE FEE SIMPLE IN THE PROPERTIES AND PREMISES SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF WORCESTER DESCRIBED ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE FOR THE TOWN OF OCEAN CITY: 13308 COLONIAL ROAD, OCEAN CITY MD 21842, 10TH (TENTH) ELECTION DISTRICT, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL THAT LOT OF LAND AND IMPS DESCRIBED AS LOT 1550, SECTION 4A, PLAT OF MONTEGO BAY MOBILE HOME PARK Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property, 13308 Colonial Road, Ocean City, MD 21842 in the County of Worcester, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the Town of Ocean City and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: All that lot of land and imps described as Lot 1550, Section 4A, Plat of Montego Bay Mobile Home Park.

The complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 13TH OF MAY, 2021 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having general circulation in Worcester County once a week for

three (3) successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 12th day of July, 2021 and redeem the property 13308 Colonial Road, Ocean City, MD 21842 and answer the complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff’s title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 21, 2021 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 05-21, 05-28, 06-04

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LESLIE LOBOS, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL PINES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. 11029 CATHELL ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000076 BORDERLINKS I TIME INTERVAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 11029 CATHELL ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811 Plaintiff v.

POORMAN TIME SHARE DISPOSAL SERVICES, LLC., ET AL. Defendants TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN THE BORDERLINKS I CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN PINES, MD By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-21-000076, the undersigned Trustee, will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the Borderlinks I Condominium, lo-

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cated at, 438 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, Maryland, the following described property located in Ocean Pines, Worcester County, Maryland, on Monday, June 07, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., the following timeshare intervals: Condomimium Time Unit Interval Ae5 Bi35 Bo41 Bu47 Bv48 Bv48 Bv48 Bz52 Bz52 Bz52

15 43 9 42 12 39 46 14 16 38

Each time interval being one week per year in the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Borderlinks I Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, as to each condominium unit and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records.

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

A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2021 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller

may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser.

For more information, call: Leslie Lobos, Esq., Trustee, at 240-449-8862.

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LESLIE LOBOS, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL PINES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. 11029 CATHELL ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000077 VILLAS OF OCEAN PINES BORDERLINKS TIMESHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 11029 CATHELL ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811 Plaintiff v.

OCEAN DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC., ET AL. Defendants TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN THE VILLAS OF OCEAN PINES, BORDERLINKS CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN PINES, MD By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-21-000077, the undersigned Trustee, will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the Villas of Ocean Pines, located at, 438 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, Maryland, the following described property located in Ocean Pines, Worcester County, Maryland, on Monday, June 07, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., the following timeshare intervals: Condomimium Unit Aj10 Ay25 Ay25 Bb28 Bb28

Time Interval 45 46 48 33 35

Bb28 Bb28 Bc29 Bc29 Bg33 Bg33 Bq43 Br44 Br44

42 46 13 51 12 32 14 36 43

Each time interval being one week per year in the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Villas of Ocean Pines, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, as to each condominium unit and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records.

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

A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2021 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser.

For more information, call: Leslie Lobos, Esq., Trustee, at 240-449-8862.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 21, 2021 3x 05-21, 05-28, 06-04

OC Committee Weighs Changes To Special Event Fee Structure

May 21, 2021

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – After adjusting vendor fees to accommodate the Marlin Fest event at the 3rd Street park last month, resort recreation and parks officials are taking a deeper look into the fee schedule for events in general.

In late April, the Mayor and Council had before them a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the White Marlin Open to host a Marlin Fest event at the bayside park between 3rd and 4th streets during the tournament in August. One sticking point in the MOU was the vendor fees for the event, which doesn’t fit easily into the town’s fee schedule for special events.

Because Marlin Fest will be held on recreation and parks department property, the MOU called for a $600 per vendor fee under the current policy.

Other special events on town property, such as the Inlet lot, for example, are charged a flat $75 rate for all vendors during the course of the event. WMO officials asked for, and were ultimately granted, relief from the $600 per vendor fee, but that debate led to further discussion of the event fees.

The Recreation and Parks Committee took up the discussion last week.

Councilman and committee member Mark Paddack said the issue was first raised during the discussion of the Marlin Fest vendor fees.

“There was some question about the vendor fees,” he said. “Events at the Inlet lot have different fees versus events on recreation and parks property.”

Special Events Director Frank Miller said Marlin Fest was unique in that it was being held on city property, and could be subject to the same vendor fees as other events, but it was also on recreation and parks property, which has a different fee schedule.

“This is the first time we’ve had an event caught in the middle,” he said. “A lot of events have vendors that want to use the Inlet lot such as Wine Fest, for example, and there is a different fee schedule for that.”

Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito said the original intent of the different fees for events on parks property was to offset private events bringing in their own food and beverage vendors in competition with the city’s concessions.

“This would really apply to Northside Park because we run a concession there,” she said. “If somebody comes in and does food and drink, it allows us to recoup some of the revenue lost to an outside vendor.”

Petito said the overall vendor fee schedule for special events on recre-

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ation and parks property probably needs revisiting.

“I’d like to see us be consistent,” she said. “The original concept was somebody using our parks for a relatively small fee.”

Miller said the intent of the fee was not revenue-based, but rather to cover the town’s expenses for hosting events.

“The goal here is not to make the town money,” he said. “The goal is to cover the town’s cost of hosting an event.”

Councilman John Gehrig agreed Marlin Fest does not fit easily into the town’s existing fee schedule for events.

“Marlin Fest crossed into this blurred area,” he said. “We need to figure out a way to make it fair.”

Paddack said when the 3rd Street park is redeveloped, the issue with vendors using the park during special events will be exacerbated.

“When the 3rd Street park is redesigned, it’s going to be a challenge with more and more events,” he said.

“When there is a path in there, and vendors set up in the grass, there could be potential damage to the park. The vendor fees should cover that potential damage.”

Miller said there were parallels to the Inlet lot, which is used often for special events. Every time a tent goes up on the Inlet lot, holes are punched in the asphalt.

The holes are repaired after the event is over and the tents come down, but the Inlet lot now needs a total repaving. Miller said the vendor fees at Inlet lot events could be adjusted to offset the cost of repaving the lot every 20 years or so, but it is also an expense borne by the town in exchange for the revenue the events bring into town.

“The Inlet lot needs repaving after 20 years,” he said. “If there was a vendor fee, maybe that would offset the cost. We will repave it, and the events will continue to punch holes in it again.

That’s part of the cost of doing business.”

Miller said the proposed Marlin Fest could be just the first of many special events at the 3rd Street park when it is redeveloped. The section to the west of St. Louis Avenue would be less developed and more passive. It includes a vast flexible lawn in the center surrounded by trees for pick-up sports and other events, a playground area, a spot for a pavilion or future temporary band stage for future special events and new restrooms for the entire complex. The recreational fishing areas along the bulkhead would also be retained.

“As the 3rd and 4th Street park is redeveloped, it will become a popular location for special events,” he said.

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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2020 Town of Willards April 2021 PWSID #0220007

We’re pleased to present to you this year's Annual Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source is two (2) wells drilled three hundred twenty feet (320’) into the Manokin Aquifer.

We have a source water protection plan available from our office that provides more information such as potential sources of contamination. This plan is also available from Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) or at the Wicomico County Public Library.

I’m pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets all federal and state requirements. As you can see by the table which follows below, our system had no violations. We constantly monitor for various contaminants in the water supply to meet all regulatory requirements.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.

EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Water Drinking Hotline (800- 426-4791).

If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Pete Merkl at 410835-8192. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. They are held on the second Monday of each month at the Town Hall Building at 7:00 p.m.

The Town of Willards routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. This table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2020. As water travels over land or underground, it can pick up substances or contaminants such as microbes, inorganic or organic chemicals, and radioactive substances. All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. It’s important to remember that the presence of these contaminants does not necessarily pose a health risk.

In this table you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we’ve provided the following definitions:

Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years, or a single penny in $10,000.

Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.

Action Level – the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Maximum Contaminant Level – The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal – The “Goal” (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

TEST RESULTS

Contaminant

Violation Y/N

Level Detected

Unit Measurement

MCLG

Copper (2020) (Distribution)

N

0.037

ppm

1.3

Chlorine (2020)

N

N

2.3

0.08

ppb

ppm

0

TTHM (Distribution) (2020) (Total) trihalomethanes Range Locational Running Annual Average

N

9.34-52.2

ppb

ppb

Inorganic contaminants Lead (2020) (Distribution)

Stage 2 DBPR Testing Results

Haloacetic Acid HAA5 (Distribution) (2020) Range Locational Running Annual Average

MCL Likely Source of Contamination AL=1.3 Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits, leaching from wood preservatives AL=15 Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits 4

Water Additive used to control microbes

0

80

By-product of drinking water chlorination

0

60

By-product of drinking water chlorination

4

48 N

1.6-31 25

Note: Test results are for year 2020 or as otherwise indicated; all contaminants are not required to be tested for annually.

We have learned through our monitoring and testing that some contaminants have been detected. The EPA has determined that your water IS SAFE at these levels.

All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by substances that are naturally occurring or man made. These substances can be microbes, inorganic or organic chemicals, and radioactive substances. All drinking water including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The Town of Willards is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your drinking water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

MCL’s are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated contaminants, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect.

We at The Town of Willards work around the clock to provide top quality water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children’s future.

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By STEVE GREEN

ome conversations I have with my 13-year-old make me want to pull my hair out, but others just make me laugh.

Rather than obsess on some realities currently, such as school is not as much of a focus as we would like, I try to approach this parenting thing with a bit of levity. It’s not always an easy thing to do. I sent Beckett an email the other day about an article I read. It headlined, “50 Things I want My Son To Know about Teen Girls.”

Here are some highlights: Lighten up and SMILE. Trying to act cool by being aloof won’t grab a girl’s attention. Don’t be afraid to be silly and laugh. Just be yourself.

With girls, manners count. Whether you’re her friend or a boyfriend, open doors for her, use your table manners, put your phone away so you can give her your undivided attention and make eye contact. Believe me, girls notice.

Just because a girl doesn’t act interested in you, doesn’t mean she isn’t.

She might just need a little practice being around boys. Give her time to get comfortable around you.

Practice being a good listener. Most girls love to talk… A LOT. Give the shy girl a chance… please.

Girls do better research than the FBI. If you cheat, lie or make a move on another girl when she’s not around, she will find out.

Girls are notorious overthinkers.

Practice being a good communicator so you don’t leave her in the dark about your thoughts or feelings.

When you mess up (which, let’s face it, you probably will), put your ego on the back burner and apologize quickly. The longer you wait, the more her frustration will fester.

Get to know a girl’s parents. You can learn a lot about a girl by the way she treats her mother and father.

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The #1 thing all girls want is a good guy who will treat them right. Be the good guy.

If you’re dating, never flirt with another girl or try to make your girlfriend jealous. Nothing turns a girl off more.

Plus, it’s more of a reflection on you and your insecurity, and other girls are watching.

Girls care what their friends think about you – even if they don’t admit it.

(In fact, there’s a good chance she’ll gossip about you to her friends.)

Girls like it when guys make the first move. Even if you have to muster up the courage, walk up to that girl in class or the girl standing alone at a party.

Chances are she’s just shy and is waiting for you to break the ice.

If you’re dating and your girlfriend offers to pick up the tab or go dutch, let her. Most girls know teen boys aren’t made of money and they’re willing to share the cost of dates.

If a girl is a little awkward around you, don’t pass judgment too quickly.

Chances are she just needs a little practice being around boys. Give her some time.

If a girl calls you “cute,” “sweet,” or “adorable” in public, she’s not trying to embarrass you. Take it as a compliment.

Having girl friends can teach you a lot about girls. Plus, when you start dating, your girl friends can help you navigate the dating world.

If you want to turn a girl’s head, make her laugh. A good laugh always breaks the ice.

When I asked him about it and if he read it, he said he did. I was skeptical and would not blame him he didn’t read all 50 things. It appeared he had at a minimum skimmed it because he got the point of it. At the risk of misquoting him, he basically said, “I just treat them like friends, I’m not trying to get married or anything.” That was a relief.

etting our teenager vaccinated felt significant.

When Beckett’s school sent out a notice about an upcoming vaccination clinic at AGH last week, Pam and I huddled and agreed we should sign him up. We both had some concerns as he had school and a lacrosse game the next day. We didn’t want him not feeling well.

When I took him to the clinic, there was sweet vindication as about a dozen other kids on his team and the girls team were lined up for shots. There seemed to be collective relief as others had similar reservations.

Throughout the night, Beckett said he felt fine and all was normal. I asked him the next morning how he felt while he was showering. “Fine,” he bellowed in a tone only a parent of a teenager recognizes all too well. A quick little argument then ensued about attitude at 6:55 in the morning when all I was asking if he had any effects from the first vaccination.

He said he had forgotten all about it, but did manage to hit me with the Band-Aid from the shower. He laughed.

Admitting it was a good shot, I told him to pick it up when he was done. He continued to laugh.

Later that night, he remembered he wanted to ask what it means to be “fully vaccinated.” I told him it’s two weeks after your second shot, which will be in early June. He expressed relief as if the weight of the world had been on his shoulders of late. I figured it had something to do with having to wear a mask. When I turned around from doing something to take a deeper dive, he was long gone. I later asked him what he meant about being relieved when he’s fully vaccinated. He said he didn’t remember ever saying that.

This, this is life with a 13-year-old.

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Horoscopes

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Home conditions still demand attention. Also, keep an open mind about a sudden question of trust involving a close friend. All the facts are not yet in.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): With summer just around the corner, travel begins to dominate your sign.

Make plans carefully to avoid potential problems in the first half of June.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): A romantic Libra sets a challenge that your "sensible" side might question, but your idealistic self finds the prospect too intriguing to resist. The choice is yours.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22): Those tense times in your personal life are just about over. Concentrate on reaffirming relationships. Your love of travel opens a surprising new opportunity.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): The Big Cat usually loves to be in the center of things. But this week it might be wiser to watch and learn from the sidelines. A Pisces wants to make you purr.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): "New" is your watchword this week.

Be open to new ideas, both on the job and in your personal life. A romantic Aries or Sagittarian beckons.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): Some difficult family decisions have

to be faced, but be sure to get more facts before you act. Be careful not to neglect your health during this trying time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): You still need to support a loved one through a difficult time. Meanwhile, things continue to work out to your benefit in the workplace.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): Aspects continue to favor expanding social opportunities. A Gemini reaches out to offer a chance for reestablishing a once-close relationship.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): There's a potential for misunderstanding in both your job and your personal life. A full explanation of your intentions helps smooth things over.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): You might be feeling restless on the job, but delay making any major moves until all the facts are in. A Scorpio has a surprising revelation.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): Your business sense works to your advantage as you sort through the possibilities that are opening up. A Libra is Cupid's best bet for your romantic prospects.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for being open-minded about people. This helps you make friends easily. You would do very well in public service. © 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Things I Like ...

By Steve Green

Walking inside a place mask-less for the first time Sounds of a Little League game

Completing projects with my wife Watching my son practice a sport by himself Eggs Benedict at brunch

Clearing my desk at the end of the week Cold fruit on a hot day

Puffy clouds and a blue sky

A business person with a positive outlook Supporting church dinners

Old Boardwalk hotels still making it work

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WITH BUNK MANN

Roland “Fish” Powell (1928-2018) lived a long life of service to Ocean City. Fire chief, city councilman, county commissioner and mayor from 1985 to 1996, he was dedicated to his community.

As a child he saw the Inlet created by the hurricane of 1933 and as a proud member of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company fought the Boardwalk hotel fires of the 1960s and early 1970s. He served as fire chief for nine years. In the 1980s, he worked with state and county officials to create the beach replenishment program. Today a wide beach stretching from the Inlet to the Delaware line is testament to his most visible accomplishment as mayor.

Fish Powell was a role model and mentor to many of today’s civic leaders. As one recalled, “Fish had the personality to pull people together and get them to work for a common goal.”

His funeral service on Sept. 5, 2018 was one of the largest in Ocean City’s history. He was loved and respected by many.

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