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Employee Housing Code Amendment Sent Back To Planners

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week sent a proposed code amendment that could create more opportunities for seasonal workforce housing projects back to the Ocean City Planning Commission for further review.

Over the last few months, the planning commission has been working on a series of proposed code amendments that could facilitate pending development projects. The framework for one of those proposed code amendments that could alter the sections of the code dealing with employee housing facilities came before the Mayor and Council during Tuesday’s work session.

Planning and Community Develop-

ment Director Bill Neville laid out the key elements of the proposed code amendment, which would make approval for new employee housing projects tied to a conditional use.

“What you have here is a code amendment for employee housing as an accessory use,” he said. “Employee housing by definition can only be an accessory. It needs to be on-site or in the building. What’s important to point out is we’ve seen several solutions proposed, so the intent here is to amend the code to increase opportunities for employee housing as a conditional use.”

Neville explained the planning commission was forwarding a recommendation to amend the code to reflect employee housing-accessory use as a conditional use.

He said it could be addressed as a

permitted use at the site plan approval level, or a special use heard and approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), but the recommendation was for the conditional use because of the additional oversight for projects it provides.

“Of these three choices, the conditional use is the most reasonable,” he said. “It provides for a public hearing, so neighbors in an area where an employee housing project is proposed have an opportunity to weigh in with concerns. It also provides a mechanism for the Mayor and Council to review and approve projects.”

Neville said the planning commission’s recommendation included a variety of amendments to the code’s sections on housing. For example, it addresses occupancy, bulk and density issues. It also provides a definition for the

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amount of acceptable living space, or common areas, per occupancy. For example, the proposed changes call for a minimum of 250 square feet of livability space per every six occupants.

“It really provides more opportunities for employee housing in Ocean City,” he said. “This is just a first step. It would open the possibility for more employee housing.”

Councilman Peter Buas questioned if going the conditional use route was the right approach. He said projects might have difficulty getting funding if the lender was concerned about a change in the use of a given property in the future.

“A conditional use by its very nature can be revoked,” he said. “We’re talking about building structures. I’m not sure a lender would be interested in providing financing for a project if there is a chance the conditional use could be revoked in the future.”

Mayor Rick Meehan said he believed the conditional use was the right approach, however.

“I think the conditional use is the way to go,” he said. “Essentially, it would be a permanent conditional use. The only way it could be revoked is if there was a violation or a problem. It would have to come before the Mayor and Council.”

Meehan said he supported the concept, but still had some questions with the code amendment as proposed.

“Things change over time,” he said.

“We might be challenged with this in the future, but we have an immediate problem and we’re trying to find a solution.

When we make a change down the road, that’s a concern I have. I support trying to do this, but I just want to get it right.”

Buas said with so many questions left unanswered, it could be appropriate to send the proposed code amendment back to the planning commission for further review.

“We can give them some direction, but I’m not sure we’re ready to vote on this,” he said. “They haven’t had much direction on this issue for years.”

Meehan agreed the code amendment as proposed could use a little more polish, but said there is some urgency to get something on the books to address the employee housing shortage.

“We all agree it’s an immediate problem,” he said. “We have to look at today, tomorrow and down the road. In the future, we might find we have an abundance of employee housing. It all needs to be on the table.”

Council Secretary Tony DeLuca first made a motion to have staff draft an ordinance affecting the code amendment to prepare for a first reading.

However, after considerable debate, DeLuca changed his motion to remand the proposed code amendment back to the planning commission for further review and a recommendation.

That motion was approved unanimously by the council.

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Seasonal Housing Proposed Above New OC Firehouse

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY – On the same day they advanced a proposed downtown project including a minimum of 25 beds for seasonal town employee housing, resort officials opposed workforce housing at the proposed midtown firehouse replacement.

The Ocean City Fire Department’s existing Station 3 firehouse at 74th Street has fallen into disrepair and become functionally obsolete, and the plan is to construct a state-of-the-art firehouse at 65th Street in the front lot of the Public Safety Building. In the many months since the project was first proposed, an acute need for seasonal workforce housing for town employees has been identified, and resort officials have been trying

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to add beds here and there through different projects, both in the public and private sectors.

The original plan was for a standalone midtown fire station, but City Manager Terry McGean explained on Tuesday there were other options that could add seasonal workforce housing elements to the project by adding one or two stories to the fire station. Naturally, adding stories to the firehouse original design would substantially increase the cost of the project. After considerable debate on Tuesday, the council agreed to forego the addition of workforce housing and move forward with the firehouse design as a stand-alone facility.

The firehouse debate was part of a recurring theme on Tuesday’s work session agenda. Also on the agenda was a request to move forward with a proposed

Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) project downtown at Somerset Street that will include a minimum of 25 seasonal workforce housing beds for town employees. McGean explained he has been working with various department heads in an attempt to nail down the need for more seasonal workforce housing beds for town employees, which is why he included the proposed options for the firehouse.

“The next two items are somewhat related,” he said. “I did reach out to the department heads about what our Ocean City government employee housing demands are. I reached out to the beach patrol, the police department, the fire department and public works. In a recent beach patrol survey, 37% said they would take advantage of employee housing if it was available.”

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McGean said after polling the various department heads, there was an instant demand for 89 workforce housing beds, but the real demand in the future could be as many as 170. He said there are currently 13 beds at the Tarry-a-While being utilized by the beach patrol, and another 25 beds at minimum in the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) proposed project for Somerset Street.

Adding two floors to the proposed Station 3 firehouse could add 32 more beds, or 16 per floor, but the estimated cost of the project would go up considerably. That would bring the total among the three projects to 70 beds, if approved, or closer to the 89 projected as needed by the department heads in the very near future.

The fire department currently has a popular live-in program that could be expanded. The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) also has a unique situation with officers living in shared housing at residences in Ocean Pines, according to McGean. He also said there were 25 rental properties on a preferred landlord list for town seasonal employees.

The point raised the question of whether to expand the proposed Station 3 midtown firehouse with two floors dedicated to seasonal town employee housing. The Station 3 firehouse was originally budgeted at around $8 million. McGean explained if the firehouse was built as originally planned, without the additional of seasonal workforce housing, the cost would likely come in at around $9.6 million in today’s climate. If one story was added for workforce housing, including 16 beds, the estimated cost would jump to $11.4 million. If the council decided to add two floors for employee housing, or a total of 32 beds, the price goes to $12.7 million.

It’s important to note the Mayor and Council last year approved a bond sale totaling $49 million for multiple capital projects, including the midtown firehouse, the redevelopment of the downtown recreation complex and the Baltimore Avenue renovation project. However, $20 million of that bond sale includes the refinancing of existing bonds to take advantage of the historically-low interest rates at the time, resulting in significant savings for the town.

The plan was to include funding for the midtown firehouse in the bond sale and redirect funds that might come about from the Station 3 construction to the Baltimore Avenue redevelopment project if possible. In addition, some of the funding for the downtown park redevelopment project could be redirected if town officials are successful in securing certain state grants for the project.

The decision facing the Mayor and Council on Tuesday was do build just a stand-alone midtown fire station at 65th Street, or adding one or two stories to provide some additional seasonal employee housing, which has been defined as a dire need for the city.

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ager is also working on plans,” said McGean. “The construction costs have gone up considerably. There is a way to get 16 occupants on each floor, or a total of 32 if you decide to go with the three-story option. There could be creative ways to increase the number of beds available by adjusting the size of the common areas.”

With inflation rising and construction costs increasing, McGean said the timing shouldn’t be a factor for waiting to pull the trigger on the project.

“It’s all due to construction costs,” he said. “That isn’t going to change any time soon, so there really is no point in waiting to see if the costs will go down.

We need to get something going on this firehouse project and we need some direction.”

McGean said to get the proposed 32 beds, the cost of the project could go up by $3.2 million. He said the cost of the proposed employee housing in the new fire station would be higher because of the nature of building a firehouse.

“The cost per square foot is different in a firehouse than if you were going to do a stand-alone building,” he said. “You’re building much sturdier building, for lack of a better word.”

McGean wasn’t advocating for adding seasonal workforce housing in the new firehouse, but was merely pointing out his survey of the various department heads determined the need for around 80 beds in the various projects around town.

“We’re looking at adding 76 new beds,” he said. “What we’re hearing from the department heads is if we had the beds, we could get commitment from more employees.

The market rate right now is about $2,400 for the season, or about $600 a month for a four-month season.”

Council Secretary Tony DeLuca pointed out the potential cost is not significantly different than what was proposed when the project was first discussed years ago.

“What was the estimate five years ago?” he said. “I think we first talked about around $11 million to $12 million.

So, is it about the same? It seems pretty similar to where we were before.”

Finance Director Chuck Bireley explained the bond sale included around $8 million for the Station 3 firehouse, although the truer number was closer to $9.5 million. He said the plan included a set-aside of $4.5 million to jumpstart the Baltimore Avenue project, but that could be applied to the firehouse construction if need be. DeLuca asked if diverting funds earmarked for Baltimore Avenue would put the town behind the financial eight ball.

“What does that do to us financially?” he said. “If we decide to do this project at $12.7 million, what would we need for Baltimore Avenue?”

When pressed for a staff recommendation, McGean said if it was the council’s desire to include employee housing in the new fire station, he would recommend adding both floors from an economic standpoint.

“If you’re going to do seasonal hous-

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ing in this project, you might as well do the second floor,” he said. “There is an economy of scale involved with this and the construction and design costs.”

However, when pressed further for a recommendation, McGean outlined his favored options.

“My first recommendation would be to just do the firehouse,” he said. “My second favored option would be to do the firehouse and both floors of seasonal housing. The other option is doing the firehouse with just one floor of seasonal housing, but that is my least-favored option.”

DeLuca said if it was doable from a financial standpoint, he could support adding seasonal housing to the firehouse design.

“We need all of the housing we can get,” he said. “It’s a real crisis. If Chuck says its doable, I can support it.”

However, Councilman Mark Paddack said he wasn’t sure that line of thinking was correct.

“You’re looking at it from a business side, and should government be involved in local business,” he said. “There is a housing shortage. I’m looking at this in terms of comfortable housing for critical town employees. If we can create living space for our town employees, it can free up housing in the private sector for other seasonal employees.”

Paddack said the proposed firehouse seasonal housing could be used by OCPD employees in close proximity to the department’s headquarters.

“If you look at 16 beds per story, you will have public safety employees filling up the housing at the firehouse within walking distance of the Public Safety Building where they work. Operationally, this is a no-brainer for me and I’m all for it.”

Councilman John Gehrig said there were too many questions related to planned or ongoing seasonal workforce housing projects to consider significantly increasing the price tag for the firehouse to add just 32 more beds.

“I just think we should get all of the facts and an inventory of all of the projects,” he said. “We just don’t know. It seems like were saying we can four beds here and 12 beds there and another 20 somewhere else. Who knows, somebody out there could come in with a plan for 200 beds. We should have a plan, and right now it seems like we don’t have a plan.”

McGean asked the council what their best-case scenario would be, and said there was some flexibility in the preliminary design to get more beds than what has been proposed.

“Is there a number of beds that would make you more comfortable?” he said.

“I’m pretty sure I could get it to 40 beds, because these are some pretty generous spaces. We need to move forward with this firehouse construction.”

The council took no action on the proposed addition of one or two floors to the firehouse for seasonal workforce housing, resulting essentially in an endorsement for moving forward with the firehouse as planned and not adding any seasonal workforce housing.

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Stage Set For Resort Professional Bull Riding Event

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

The inaugural Professional Bull Riders and Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association event will take place at the Ocean City Inlet June 3-5. Above, crews are pictured hauling dirt into the arena.

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OCEAN CITY – The stage was set this week for the first-ever professional bull riding competition and associated events at the Inlet lot in Ocean City.

The arena was constructed this week and truckloads of dirt were loaded onto a portion of the Inlet parking lot in advance of the inaugural Professional Bull Riders (PBR) and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) event at the Inlet lot set to get started on Friday.

The event, produced by Triple Creek Events, will take place at the Inlet with Friday and Saturday night qualifying events, culminating with the championship finals during a matinee on Sunday.

An arena with bleachers was constructed on a portion of the Inlet lot this week with several truckloads of dirt hauled in in advance of the inaugural event, creating an eight-inch surface on which the rodeo will be held.

Event organizers will haul the dirt back out of the Inlet lot and restore it to its pre-event condition after the rodeo is completed on Sunday.

The PBR and PRCA event on the south side of the pier is just part of a series of special events going on this weekend in and around the downtown area.

On the north side of the pier during roughly the same time frame, the Jellyfish Festival, featuring live music, along with family-friendly interactive events including surfing, skateboarding and other vendors in a festival village of sorts, will also be going on, creating diverse amenities in the downtown area during the first weekend in June.

The bulls for the PBR and PRCA event themselves will be housed off the island during the weekend and will be trailered into the resort on the days of the competition.

Triple Creek Events will be responsible for the event set-up and breakdown, hauling the dirt in and out of the resort and restoring the Inlet lot to pre-event condition when the event is over.

There have been some concerns floated on social media about the safety of the animals competing in the event. However, as part of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) reached with the town last month, outlining each party’s responsibilities, there will be a certified veterinarian on hand throughout the event to ensure the safety of the bulls.

Again, the arena was set up this week and the dirt was hauled into the Inlet lot in preparation for the three-day event.

There is a VIP section adjacent to the arena in close proximity to the bull-riding competition itself. Temporary bleachers have been installed for the general admission ticketholders.

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Police continue to investigate a shooting that occurred on Dorchester Street last month. A photo of the crime scene is pictured on May 22.

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Nearly two weeks after a downtown shooting incident, resort detectives continue to investigate and follow potential leads.

Around 1:10 a.m. on Sunday, May 22, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the area of Talbot Street for a reported shooting incident.

Upon arrival, OCPD officer located an 18-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was treated at the scene by Ocean City EMS and was transported to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. The victim has since been released from the hospital.

During the investigation, OCPD officers determined the location of the shooting was in the 10 block of Dorchester Street, one block away from where the

victim was found. The OCPD Forensics Services Unit also responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.

Detectives were able to collect some security footage to review from a nearby business. However, the investigation was ongoing this week and detectives continue to follow up on leads, according to OCPD Deputy Communications Manager Ashley Miller.

The OCPD is urging anyone with information or was in the area of the 10 block of Dorchester Street around 1:10 a.m. on May 22 to contact the department.

Anyone with information should contact the OCPD’s crime tips hotline at 410-520-5136, or the department’s crime tips link on its website. Anonymous tips can be left by phone or online. The case number to be referenced is CC-2022-001140.

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Berlin Council Questions Community Center Progress

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BERLIN – Town officials are expected to meet with members of the Berlin Community Improvement Association and Shore Up in June regarding plans for a community center on Flower Street.

Though officials created a community center planning committee last summer, members have yet to be finalized. Mayor Zack Tyndall told the council last week that was because the parcels that will serve as the site for the center still haven’t been consolidated.

“The committee’s still in limbo because

we have not been able to get together to bring all four of the parcels under one,” he said. “Then I think we’ll get to the movement part.”

In recent weeks both Councilwoman Shaneka Nichols and Councilman Jack Orris have sought clarification on where the town is in the community center process. Replacing the multi-purpose building with a true community center has long been a goal of officials and residents were hopeful that last year’s creation of a community center planning committee was a step in that direction.

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moving,” Orris said during last week’s meeting.

Tyndall said the town needed to meet with the Berlin Community Improvement Association (BCIA) and Shore Up regarding consolidating the parcels.

While the town purchased one lot last fall and the Worcester County Commissioners agreed to give the town another lot this spring, the town does not yet have ownership of parcels owned by BCIA. Tyndall said the group had been busy planning the Memorial Day Parade but that a meeting would take place in June.

He added that while members of the community center planning committee hadn’t yet been appointed, interested residents could submit their applications. The committee is expected to be made up of

five residents, representing each of the town’s districts.

“We are in limbo with that committee but if you want to put your name in we are gathering all of those names,” he said.

Following Tyndall’s update, Orris said he just wanted to make sure the community center remained a priority.

“I’m very anxious to progress further with the community center and committee,” he said. “To be sure, with the acquisition of land from the county we are moving forward. I know the folks at the BCIA were focused on the hugely successful Memorial Day Parade so now hopefully over the summer and fall we can meet, get the committee going and start the nitty-gritty of developing the facility.”

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It’s also important to remove food and water sources for racoons in populated areas, including pet bowls. That will help reduce areas where potentially-infected racoons can congregate and transmit the virus to other animals.

It’s important to note racoons are generally nocturnal, so it’s important to feed dogs and other domestic animals before dusk, and remove their food and water bowls shortly thereafter. It should go without saying, visitors are reminded to not attempt to feed, touch or handle wildlife on the barrier island.

As always, if one sees wildlife in distress or behaving unusually in the park, notify Assateague Island National Seashore staff or campground hosts, who are trained to handle those situations. If one’s pet comes into contact with a potentiallyinfected animal, they are urged to seek assistance from their nearest veterinarian.

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A recent outbreak of canine distemper has been reported in racoons near the bayside campgrounds at the Assateague Island National Seashore. One racoon has already tested positive and several others have shown clinical signs and are still awaiting test results, according to Assateague Island National Seashore (AINS) officials.

It’s important to note the virus does not affect humans. However, domestic dogs, as well as other mammalian wildlife species – for example, foxes, skunks and otters – can become infected with the highly-contagious virus. AINS officials are urging visitors to the barrier island to take precautions against the highly contagious virus.

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FROM PAGE 8 for a $75,000 contribution from the town to offset some unanticipated upfront costs to produce the event in exchange for a revenue-sharing plan from the ticket sales. The town has contributed the $75,000 in exchange for 10% of the revenue from tickets sold, or $5 per ticket, whichever is greater. The revenue-sharing plan will remain in place for future bull-riding events produced by Triple Creek in the resort until the $75,000 is recouped.

The event will open each day at the Inlet lot at 9 a.m. with vendors and other amenities for visitors in the build-up toward the actual competition, which will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and again starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday for the championship rounds. The event will feature some of the top bull riders in the sport including competitors from the U.S. and Brazil.

The list of Brazilian hopefuls competing in the competition include 2002 PBR world champion Ednei Caminhas, who recently became the oldest rider in history to qualify for the World Finals at age 46.

Other Brazilians competing include world finals qualifiers Wallace Viera de Oliveira and Leonardo Lima.

Highlighting the American competitors is professional bull rider Michael Lane, who has surged to the top after a heartbreaking 2021 PBR season. Lane has led the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour for nearly the entire 2022 season and is on track to reach the PBR world finals for the fourth time in his career.

Lane was unable to compete during the final weeks of the 2021 series because of a broken thumb.

He has since returned with a vengeance, registering three top 10 finishes on the Velocity Tour including a perfect three-for-three finish at a recent event in Charleston, S.C. The Ocean City event begins on Friday at 6 p.m. with the first round, followed by a second round on Saturday beginning at 6 p.m.

Over 40 bull riders are expected to compete in the Ocean City event. Each competitor will get to ride on one bull each day of the competition. After the three rounds are concluded on Sunday, the riders’ three-round scores will be totaled with the top 10 advancing to the championship round for one more chance at the event title.

Organizers Confident Initial Complex Petition Deadline Met

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

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BERLIN – Organizers of a petition effort related to the county’s plan to use bond funds to buy land for a sports complex say they’ve met the first deadline in the process.

The citizen committee working on a petition to referendum regarding Worcester County's use of more than $11 million in bond funding turned in more than 50% of the required signatures May 31. With that deadline met, the group now has until July 8 to submit the total number of signatures required—10% of the county’s 44,925 voters.

“It’s a moving target,” said Ocean City resident Vince Gisriel, chair of the committee. “As the days go on more people register to vote. Almost daily there are new people added.”

Once the Worcester County Commissioners voted to use bond funds to move forward with purchasing a $7.1 million piece of property for a sports complex, Gisriel and other concerned citizens launched a petition effort. They’re worried about the use of public funds to buy the 95-acre parcel and want voters to have a say on the bond bill through a referendum.

Though the law provides a 40-day window during which signatures can be gathered, Gisriel’s group spent the early days getting approval for the required ballot issue committee and figuring out how the

process worked, as at least 20 years have passed since the last county referendum.

“We did the first leg in three weeks,” Gisriel said. “Now we have a longer period to get the balance.”

He explained that the group was required to turn in more than 50% of the required number of signatures by May 31.

“We had more than enough to turn in,” he said.

Though the initial goal was to get 2,500 signatures by the first deadline and 5,000

by July 8, he said the group had increased that goal to 3,000 by May 31 and 6,000 by July 8 to allow a margin of error, as some signatures will be deemed invalid.

Gisriel said that like he has done for Ocean City petitions in the past, he collects most signatures by going door to door.

“That way I know they’re valid voters,” he said. “By doing that you really decrease your invalidation rates.”

With a county referendum requiring such a large amount of signatures, however, Gisriel noted that in this case volunteers were going to places like farmers markets and parades to collect signatures. One business owner even let the group collect signatures in his store.

“We had almost 50 people working on this,” Gisriel said. “It was really a community effort.”

Most citizens they encounter have read about the effort in the newspaper, Gisriel said. The issue has also come up at town meetings in Berlin, where officials

have expressed frustration at not being included in the planning process.

“They may not know the details but once they hear the exorbitant cost of the land they’re really responsive,” he said.

“The enthusiasm among the electorate is really high.”

While the commissioners’ 4-3 vote to proceed with purchasing the property next to Stephen Decatur High School occurred in April, settlement is expected on or before Sept. 29. John D. Haynes & Associates Inc. has been hired to conduct an environmental evaluation of the site and county staff have stressed that during the 180-day study period currently underway,

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the county can terminate the contract to purchase the property for any reason.

And while the issue of using bond funds for the sports complex may go to referendum, county officials have confirmed that the purchase could proceed anyway.

“The bond bill to finance the sports complex is a public local law, so that component of the sports complex process is subject to a potential referendum,” said Kim Moses, the county’s public information officer, said in an email in April. “If bond funds were not available, the project could be paid for by other revenue sources, like fund balance.”

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Resort Extends Homeownership Incentive Program

June 3, 2022

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – A program established two years ago to incentivize new homeownership in the resort was renewed this week, but not before concerns were raised whether those receiving the relief package were actually making Ocean City their primary residence.

Two years ago, the Mayor and Council approved a two-pronged incentive program to encourage potential year-round residents to make Ocean City their permanent home. The program was borne out of concerns the town’s building permit fees were higher than neighboring communities and discouraging some potential yearround residents from building new homes on the island.

After complex debates, the Primary Residence Incentive Program (PRIP) provided $7,500 in relief from building permit fees and another $2,500 in property tax rebates, or a total of $10,000 in relief to encourage new fulltime homeownership in the resort.

The PRIP was established as a two-year pilot program and the town budgeted $50,000 per year for the relief package. The twoyear pilot program is set to expire at the end of June, and Planning and Community Development Bill Neville appeared before the Mayor and Council on Tuesday seeking guidance on extending it.

“Two years ago, the Mayor and Council adopted a resolution creating a program to incentivize primary residency,” he said. “It was a pilot a program and it expires at the end of June. Generally, the program was a success and has met our desired goal.”

Neville said the PRIP included eligibility for establishing primary residence in Ocean City for fiscal years 2020, 2021 and 2022. The program was budgeted at $50,000 per year in incentives and tax rebates. The administration of the program has resulted in 28 applications over the two-year pilot program, which has provided just under $146,000 in financial incentives to new year-round homeowners.

The recommendation from staff was to extend the program, a recommendation the council ultimately approved. While there were 28 new primary homeowners in the SEE NEXT PAGE

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resort that took advantage of the program, the number of year-round residents in the resort has remained fairly consistent, or even declined somewhat.

After the 2010 census, there were 7,100 year-round residents in Ocean City. After the 2020 census, that number had dropped slightly to 6,844.

Council Secretary Tony DeLuca questioned if the program was providing enough incentive for new homeownership in the resort.

“With the $7,500 in permit fee relief and the $2,500 tax rebate, is $10,000 enough of an incentive to get people to move here?” he said. “Is budgeting $50,000 per year enough? I certainly support extending the program.”

Neville asked what the Mayor and Council’s expectations were for the program.

“What measure of success would you like to review?” he said. “We didn’t see any increase in the year-round population, but maybe the program lessened the decrease. I think we’ve seen that occur with the folks that participated.”

DeLuca made a motion to extend the program, a motion seconded by Councilman Mark Paddack. That led to a discussion of who qualifies for the primary residence incentive program. The standard has been the Homestead Tax Credit qualification. Under the Homestead tax credit, a homeowner establishes his or her primary residence and is eligible for relief from property tax increases despite increases in property assessments.

Under the PRIP, new homeowners are supposed to apply for and get approval for the Homestead tax credit in order to establish Ocean City as their primary residence. A property owner cannot apply for the Homestead credit for their Ocean City property if they are already receiving the credit for another property in a different county in Maryland, for example.

Under the PRIP, new homeowners participating in the program are required to establish their Homestead status in Ocean City within the first 12 months.

Councilman John Gehrig questioned if that threshold was appropriate.

“Is 12 months the right way to do this?” he said. “What’s the best way to determine if it’s a primary residence. Is Homestead the best way to determine that?”

Neville said there were ways to enforce participation in the PRIP. “If someone was found not to be a primary resident, they would have to refund the relief they got to the town if they participated in the program,” he said.

Gehrig said he wasn’t entire comfortable with the 12-month standard for gaining the Homestead credit as a means of establishing primary resi-

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dency. He said there should be other checks and balances in place to ensure a property owner getting the relief from permit fees and tax rebates is actually living in Ocean City and not renting or using the property on a short-term vacation rental platform such as Airbnb, for example.

“I think that needs to be addressed,” he said. “I’m not sure what the answer is. Is 12 months the right number? If they’re not done getting the Homestead credit in place in 12 months, they are in violation and owe the money back.”

Mayor Rick Meehan said he supported the program, but raised concerns some might be utilizing it to get the permit relief and tax rebate without establishing Ocean City as their primary residence.

“We need to make sure they are following the rules,” he said. “We need to do that today. If they haven’t filed for the Homestead, they have probably filed somewhere else. This is an incentive program. It’s a five-year commitment.

They have to play by the rules.”

With that said, the council voted unanimously to extend the PRIP and directed staff to ensure those participating are genuinely establishing Ocean City as their primary residence.

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Council Advances Downtown Mixed-Use Facility Project

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – After some intense debate, resort officials this week agreed to move forward with a mixed-use downtown facility including a police bicycle storage space and seasonal workforce housing for town employees.

In April, the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) pitched the concept for a mixed-used facility at Somerset Street for the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD), which would include workforce housing for town employees such as seasonal police officers and public safety aides, among others. The OCDC is a quasi-public organization dedicated to improving the downtown area and for years has been piecemeal acquiring properties when they become available for future redevelopment.

The OCDC has proposed a mixeduse facility on a parcel at Somerset Street, which would include new storage and maintenance space for the OCPD’s bicycle patrol, public restrooms, an improved bus stop and at least 25 beds of seasonal housing for the OCPD. The overall initial cost estimate for the project is around $2.4 million, which would include a $1.4 million contribution from the town and a $1 million contribution from the OCDC through its share of

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the Inlet parking lot revenue.

For years, the OCDC has received a portion of the weekend Inlet parking lot revenue as a reserve fund of sorts for projects it has, or intends to develop, in the downtown area. In April, the council approved a $25,000 contribution from the town to fund a pre-construction management consultant, who would work with the project architect and City Manager Terry McGean on the final design and cost estimates.

On Tuesday, McGean presented an outline of the proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the project, which will ultimately determine each party’s responsibility in funding, owning, managing and operating the new facility.

“The city would own the building and the property,” he said. “The town would operate and maintain the first floor and the OCDC would operate and maintain the second- and third-floor living areas.

The tenants would be restricted to town employees.”

McGean outlined the proposed funding formula for the project. He said with construction costs rising and inflation, the project will likely come in higher than originally anticipated.

“Right now, there is $1 million in Inlet lot revenue dedicated to downtown capital projects,” he said. “They get a portion of the Inlet lot weekend revenue for that purpose. The rest is dedicated to

the general fund. This was estimated at $2.4 million, but I think it’s going to be more like $3 million when it’s all said and done.”

Councilman John Gehrig said the capital reserve fund established by the council earlier this year could be a funding source for the proposed project.

“We have a capital reserve fund dedicated to projects like this,” he said. “We have $1.5 million in the capital reserve fund for this. That’s what the capital reserve fund is for.”

McGean said the town’s recently-approved fiscal year 2023 budget was based on the assumption of a strong summer season, and depending on the outcome, there could be more funding available for pay-as-you-go capital projects without going to the bond market.

“After the summer, we’re going to evaluate how we did,” he said. “This could be paid for out of the capital reserve fund, or you could bond it and pay it off over years. That fund was never intended to be used for debt service. It was set up for pay-as-you-go projects.”

Gehrig said he supported the concept of the new facility, but questioned dedicating nearly the entire first floor to a storage area for the OCPD’s bicycle patrol.

“Really, it’s a choice between bikes or more beds,” he said. “That’s my biggest issue with this project. We have a dire need for housing, but we’re going

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to dedicate one floor of this building to store bikes.”

Gehrig pointed to repeated reports from the Ocean City Police Commission about declining crime rates in the resort as part of his concern about more and more facilities for the department.

“We do this a lot,” he said. “When we hear from the police department about crime rates and the numbers going down, we are already safe,” he said.

“Somehow, we’re surviving today without this. Do we need the luxury of bicycle storage if we can get 40 more beds?”

Councilman Mark Paddack, a former OCPD bicycle officer, took exception to Gehrig’s characterization that the firstfloor bicycle storage and maintenance area was a luxury.

“You are grossly negligent in how you are presenting this,” he said. “The use of the phrase luxury bike storage is grossly misleading. These are critical, essential employees. That aren’t fast food employees or office workers off on the weekend.”

Again, Gehrig asked what the overall intent was for the proposed facility.

“What is the priority?” he said. “Do we need more beds, or do we need luxury bike storage?”

Paddack said the project as proposed made perfect sense with the OCPD bike storage and maintenance area on the first floor, the bus depot and the SEE NEXT PAGE

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public restrooms with the seasonal workforce housing on the second and third floors.

“I support the project,” he said. “I support getting the bikes out of the Beach Patrol building. Have you ever gone down there and seen that space?

I also like the idea of police officers living downtown and walking to work and being available.”

McGean said the project is only in the early design phases and there is an opportunity to add more housing for town employees, including police officers.

“It says a minimum of 25 beds,” he said. “It answers a lot of questions. It does allow for some flexibility in the design. There is an opportunity for more beds.”

McGean said the only thing in front of the Mayor and Council on Tuesday was approving the proposed framework for the MOU and moving the project forward.

“The only thing you’re committing to today is the proposed MOU and the pre-construction costs,” he said. “You are not committing to fully funding the project at this point. That will be determined when the construction manager comes back with estimates.”

That being said, McGean said there was some certainty that construction costs would come in over what has been anticipated.

“There is nothing I have seen that indicates construction costs will go lower any time soon,” he said. “There could be a time when the costs increase at a lower rate, but I don’t see them decreasing.”

Gehrig said he could get behind the project, but could not support dedicating an entire floor of a three-story building to police bicycle storage when the need for more beds for the town’s seasonal employees was so acute.

“I will support the project,” he said. “I will not support a full story dedicated to bicycle storage. There is zero chance I can support that.”

Gehrig said the council has been approving various projects and programs as if there is an endless pot of money, including the proposed OCDC project downtown.

He pointed out just during Tuesday’s work session there were over $6 million in projects on the table. However, Paddack said there is a conservative and prudent spending plan in place to cover the necessary expenditures.

“The town is not flush with cash as you’ve insinuated here today,” he said.

“This council has worked diligently to put money in the right places to fund our priorities. We have been extremely tight with everything and we are prudent about our spending.”

Ultimately, the council approved moving forward with a formal draft MOU and advancing the project in a 6-1 vote with Council President Matt James opposed.

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Watercraft Collision Claims Md. Man

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – A Silver Spring, Md., man lost his life in a Jet Ski collision near Assateague on Sunday afternoon.

Around 3:15 p.m. last Sunday, Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) officers responded to the area of the Sinepuxent Bay north of the Assateague State Park Marina for a reported personal watercraft collision. According to police reports, two Jet Skis were traveling at a high rate of speed when the vessels suddenly collided.

The victim, identified as Derek Salas, 20, of Silver Spring, became airborne along with his Jet Ski because of the force of the collision. Salas was removed from the water breathing, but unconscious, according to police reports.

The victim was transported by an NRP patrol vessel to the Assateague State Park marina, where he received further treatment by Berlin EMS. However, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after being transported to shore. According to the NRP, the investigation into the collision is ongoing.

With the passage of Memorial Day and the arrival of the summer season, the NRP is reminding all anglers, boaters and swimmers to take proper precautions on the state’s waterways, including in and around the coastal bays.

In 2021, there were 145 reportable boating accidents in Maryland, including 51 that caused injuries and six that were

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fatal. Those numbers were down slightly from 2020 when there were 155 reportable boating accidents, 64 injuries and six fatalities.

Despite the modest decline in the numbers, the NRP is urging all who enter the waterways in any shape or form to practice safe boating. The NRP is dedicated to educating and protecting Marylanders on the water, but boaters and personal watercraft users are urged to practice waterway safety and always wear an approved life preserver, which greatly reduces the risk of a boating fatality. The NRP also advised this week it will be out in force on the state’s waterways and will issue citations for unsafe, negligent and impaired boating.

“Safety is our number-one priority and officers will be out in full force, but accidents sometimes happen more quickly than our officers can respond,” said NRP Superintendent Colonel Adrian Baker.

“We encourage Marylanders to take the proper precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones from the unpredictable. Take the extra step to ensure your and your family’s safety by taking a boating safety course, getting your vessel inspected, and operating sober.”

Major Assault Charge In Attack

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – A Delaware man was arrested on first-degree assault charges last weekend after allegedly choking and punching his girlfriend at a north-end hotel parking lot.

Around 3:40 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to an uptown hotel at 139th Street for a reported assault that had occurred. The unknown caller advised a suspect, later identified as Daniel Bryant, 30, of Ocean View, Del., had yelled for someone to call the police for a female victim lying on the ground.

OCPD officers met with the caller, who reported he saw the assault and pointed to Bryant as the suspect, who was standing on the corner of the hotel parking lot waiting to cross the street. OCPD officers detained Bryant at that point, according to police reports.

OCPD officers met with the female victim in the hotel lobby, who reportedly began to cry and tell police her recollection of the incident. The victim told the officer she was hurting bad and that Bryant always did this, according to police reports.

She told officers “he always tells me he’s going to kill me,” and “I feel like I’m going to die,” according to police reports.

Bryant was arrested at that point and charged with first- and second-degree assault. The victim reportedly told police Bryant had been arrested in Delaware for assaulting her in the past several times, but a judge there allowed Bryant to stay in their shared home with the stipulation he would not harm her, according to police reports.

Board Considers Ban Against Janasek

June 3, 2022

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

OCEAN PINES – A motion to ban former board member Tom Janasek from the association’s food and beverage amenities highlighted a special board meeting held last week.

Citing the need for counsel review, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors voted last week to table a motion to remove Janasek from the community’s food and beverage amenities. The motion, introduced by Director Larry Perrone, followed an altercation that occurred between Janasek and Director Josette Wheatley on the evening of May 20.

“On that date, Mr. Janasek verbally accosted Director Josette Wheatley and her husband at the Tiki Bar at the Yacht Club,” Perrone said.

On May 25, the directors held a special board meeting to go into closed session for the purposes of discussing general manager candidates and the performance of Board Secretary Rick Farr. Before a motion was made to go into closed session, however, Perrone introduced his motion for removing Janasek from food and beverage amenities. The motion was ultimately added to the agenda in a 6-1 vote, with Director Doug Parks opposed.

“I move that the Board of Directors give direction to General Manager [John] Viola to make the ban that will be instituted on Tom Janasek, prohibiting him from entering the Beach Club, Yacht Club and Golf Club for one year from the date he is notified,” Perrone said.

During discussion, Perrone described the altercation that occurred between Janasek and Wheatley the evening of May 20. While he didn’t dispute what had occurred, he said there were some questions as to whether the board could reprimand Janasek.

“There’s no question that it had happened …,” he said. “The discussions that we’ve had to this point are whether or not our documents give us the ability to render punishment for actions of this nature.”

A report filed with the Ocean Pines Police Department describes the series of events that took place between Janasek and Wheatley the evening of May 20. According to the report, Wheatley and her husband had approached Janasek at the Yacht Club’s outdoor patio when the incident occurred.

“Mrs. Wheatley stated that after she and her husband received their drinks, they went over and said hello to Rich [Kelly] and Mr. Janasek,” the report reads. “Mrs. Wheatley said Mr. Janasek stood up and said, ‘I’m going to do it.’”

According to the police report, Janasek then began yelling at Wheatley.

“Mr. Janasek stood over her and began yelling loudly at her because she did not vote for Doug Parks as President for their Board of Directors,” the report reads.

Wheatley’s husband attempted to in-

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tervene while Janasek continued to yell at Wheatley, according to the police report. When attempts to separate Janasek from Wheatley and her husband failed, Janasek was escorted from the property. The report also states that Wheatley felt threatened and had requested an investigation of the incident.

In last week’s special meeting, Perrone said the association had banned one community members from association amenities in the past. He also highlighted another incident involving Janasek.

“The incident is the second incident where Mr. Janasek verbally accosted a person at the food and beverage amenity,” he said. “The prior incident involved the general manager, John Viola, and that incident resulted in a complaint to the Board of Directors.”

While he acknowledged the governing documents gave the board no authority in reprimanding Janasek, he said a section of the bylaws highlighted the board’s responsibility to safety.

“I understand all the issues, but as a board it’s my position we have an obligation to protect the community and we have the right, under the other legal clause portion of the bylaws, to give the general manager direction here,” he said.

Perrone last week explained the association’s attorney, Jeremy Tucker, had advised against such action, and that Viola had expressed concerns about litigation. He added that the board had also received a letter from Matt Ortt Companies – the Yacht Club’s food and beverage operator – outlining their decision to issue Janasek a first warning.

To that end, Perrone moved to table his motion, and the board voted unanimously.

“The Matt Ortt Companies agreed if we make this decision to enforce a oneyear ban, they will comply with our direction, but the direction will be Ocean Pines’, not Matt Ortt’s,” he said. “All that being said, after talking with counsel and understanding we received that letter today, I’m going to move we table this motion so that our counsel has an opportunity to review and analyze the letter we received today and that the board receive a briefing on our options.”

When reached for a comment this week, Janasek asserted Perrone had turned the incident into a larger issue.

“It was a discussion at the bar, which turned into an argument, which turned into a shouting match. I’ve since apologized to Josette, and I thought the issue was over,” he said. “But Larry decided he wanted to keep pushing buttons and picking on me …”

Janasek continued, “I’m not a board member any more, I’m an association member who pays their association fees.

I’m in a public place. If I want to speak my mind, as far as I know the Constitution allows me to do so.”

When contacted this week, Wheatley declined to comment on the incident.

“I am refraining from comment as this topic remains open to investigation,” she said.

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Burglary, Destruction Arrest OCEAN CITY – Two female suspects were arrested last weekend on burglary and malicious destruction of property charges after allegedly kicking in the door of a downtown residence and destroying a wall-mounted television.

Around 2:30 a.m. last Sunday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a residence at 6th Street for a reported burglary that had just occurred. The officer met with the victim, who pointed to a black scuff mark on the door of the residence where two females had allegedly kicked the door to gain entry to the unit, according to police reports.

The officer entered the residence and reportedly observed a television dangling from the wall by its wires and the television mount was broken. The victim reportedly told police two females, later identified as Gillian Ingram, 22, of Edgewood, Md., and Madison Fletcher, 24, of Middle River, Md., were walking on Philadelphia Avenue when they began yelling at a group on an upstairs balcony including

COPS & COURTS the victim and his friends.

The victim reportedly told the officer the group advised Ingram and Fletcher to stop arguing and just go on their way multiple times to no avail. The victim told police the group then heard a loud banging noise as if someone was trying to kick in the door of the residence, according to police reports.

The victim told police he went downstairs and learned Ingram and Fletcher had allegedly kicked in the door of the residence. Other occupants of the residence told police they heard a female voice say, “Okay Madison, let’s just go now,” according to police reports.

The victim reportedly told police he went downstairs and saw the television ripped from the wall, which is when he called 911. OCPD officers located Ingram and Fletcher walking on Philadelphia Avenue in the area and both were detained.

Both the suspects denied forcibly entering the building and each denied knowing each other, according to police reports. Both were arrested and charged with breaking and entering and malicious destruction of property.

Boardwalk Handgun Arrest OCEAN CITY – A Delaware man was arrested last week after allegedly openly

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Last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to the area of 2nd Street and the Boardwalk for a report of a man with a gun. The officer arrived and met with a suspect, identified as Marlon Washington, 25, of Wilmington, Del., who was walking southbound on the Boardwalk.

The officer observed the black grip of a semi-automatic handgun sticking out of a holster that was clipped to the exterior of Washington’s belt in plain view, according to police reports. The officer approached Washington and told him to not move his hands, an order with which the suspect complied.

Washington was detained in handcuffs at that point. The officer removed the weapon and determined it had one live round in the chamber and 17 live rounds in the magazine. According to police reports, Washington told the officer he believed he was allowed to openly carry the semi-automatic handgun in Ocean City because he had an open-carry permit from his native Delaware. He was arrested and charged with possession of a deadly weapon.

Porch Furniture Tossed OCEAN CITY – A New Jersey man was arrested for malicious destruction of property last weekend after allegedly throwing porch furniture from a midtown condo balcony.

Around 2:20 a.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a residence at 44th Street for a report of a male throwing furniture off a porch. OCPD officers arrived and observed a male suspect, later identified as Vito Carbonara, 28, of Vineland, N.J., who was standing on a second-floor balcony. The officers also observed a large pile of furniture scattered throughout the yard of the property, according to police reports.

Carbonara was asked if he was staying at the property, to which he reportedly replied no. He was detained in handcuffs at that point. OCPD officers met with the property owner, who reported a set of wooden chairs, a table and a bench valued at around $1,200 had been thrown from the porch and damaged. Carbonara was arrested at that point and charged with malicious destruction of property.

Wheel Mishap Leads To Weapon Arrest OCEAN CITY – A local woman was arrested last week after the wheel of her vehicle fell off on the Route 50 Bridge and she was later found to be in possession of a deadly weapon.

Around 6:30 p.m. last Wednesday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer patrolling in the downtown area observed a disabled vehicle in the exit turn lane at the Route 50 bridge. The officer then observed a female later identified as Alayna Litchendorf, 21, of Berlin, carrying a tire off the bridge, according to police reports.

The officer met with Litchendorf, who reportedly told police she was driving across the Route 50 Bridge when the tire of her vehicle fell off and rolled away. A background check revealed Litchendorf’s driver’s license was suspended and officers learned she had recently been charged with DUI and that she had a SEE NEXT PAGE

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She was arrested at that point for driving on a suspended license. When asked if she needed anything from her vehicle, Litchendorf reportedly told the officer she needed her wallet. When the officer went to retrieve the wallet, a black-handled knife was observed sticking out from under the driver’s seat, according to police reports.

The knife had a glass-breaker pommel and a serrated saw on the back and a plastic sheath, according to police reports.

An additional charge of possession of a deadly weapon was tacked on.

Birthday Celebration Goes Awry OCEAN CITY – A Pennsylvania man was arrested on the Boardwalk last weekend after allegedly over-celebrating his 21st birthday.

Around 12:50 a.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer on bike patrol on the Boardwalk in the area of Caroline Street observed a reserve officer holding up an individual later identified as Joseph Dress, 21, of Shermans Dale, Pa., by his arms to keep him from falling to the ground, according to police reports.

Dress exhibited signs of intoxication and a public safety aide informed the officer a friend was coming to pick him up, according to police reports. Dress reportedly told officers he did not need assistance and would sit on a nearby bench while waiting for his friend, or just sleep

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OCPD officers reportedly observed Dress fall into the public bench on the Boardwalk. He then started yelling loudly from at least 75 feet away from the officers in violation of the town’s noise ordinance. Dress then stood up and ran toward the comfort station at Caroline Street, but stumbled and fell to the ground, according to police reports.

Dress got up again and ran, but he collided with the comfort station’s concrete pillars, according to police reports. Officers briefly lost sight of Dress, but located him a short time later in the sand near the comfort station. He had an injury to his knee from one of his falls and OCPD officers requested Ocean City EMTs to respond to check the injury, but Dress did not request any medical assistance and he was not transported.

Dress could not stand on his own and reportedly told officers he was celebrating his 21st birthday and had around 10 or 15 drinks. He was arrested and charged with intoxicated endangerment.

to police reports.

The officer reportedly tried to wake Hazard to no avail. When the officer shook him again, Hazard lifted his head slightly, according to police reports. When asked for his identification, Hazard reportedly launched into an expletive-laced tirade and he was warned if he continued to yell profanities, he would be arrested for disorderly conduct.

Ocean City EMS arrived to check on Hazard and he was reportedly aggressive with the paramedic attempting to check him out. By now, large groups of people began forming around the scene on the Boardwalk. Hazard stood up and faced the paramedic with his raised and closed fists and the OCPD officers intervened to prevent a conflict, according to police reports.

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As he continued to yell profanities the crowd grew on the Boardwalk and others came out on their hotel balconies to watch the scene unfold, according to police reports.

When Hazard was placed in a transport vehicle, he reportedly kicked the windows and urinated on the seats. When he was removed from the Boardwalk, the large groups of people that had formed around the scene reportedly began to applaud the officers for getting him off the Boardwalk and taken away.

Last week, Hazard pleaded guilty to resisting arrest and was sentenced to 84 days in jail. He was also placed on probation for one year after his release.

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The Taustin Group developed this new concept for the waterfront property by embracing the highlights of the former Mad Fish as well as new trends and creative solutions developed within the industry surrounding the global pandemic.

“We wanted to embrace our home on the harbor with an industrial feel merged with a true Ocean City beach bar,” said CEO Cole Taustin.

Pier 23 will also take contactless dining technologies, enhanced during the pandemic, to a new level and provide a service model where the patron controls the ordering and pace of their experience. Members of each party order together but can have food and beverage delivered to their table from any of the containers.

The new concept is a mostly outdoor venue with three different menus to choose from and a bar featuring the latest trends in craft cocktails and beer along with the perfect wine list for the Ocean City summer. Multiple levels of dining provide views over Ocean City's commercial fishing harbor and their partnership with OC Bay Hopper provides activities and transportation by water for guests.

Taustin added, “Pier 23 is the future of dining; it is more than just a place to eat; it is an experience.”

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Berlin To Host 32nd Annual Bathtub Races June 10

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

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BERLIN – The coveted Rubber Duck Trophy will once again be on the line next week as the Berlin Bathtub Races return.

The Berlin Chamber of Commerce will host the 32nd annual Berlin Bathtub Races June 10. Entries are now being finalized for the popular event.

“This event puts Berlin in a class of towns that only a few places in the world reach,” said Ryan Nellans, executive administrator for the chamber, likening it to Delaware’s former tradition of Punkin Chunkin. “This is our own weird and fantastic tradition that’s become a part of our identity and our home. It’s part of who and what we are.”

The races, which will be held from 68 p.m. on June 10, draw hundreds of onlookers to Main Street each year as fans line up to watch local organizations race their modified bathtubs. Nellans said he expected at least eight teams to be competing in this year’s races. The winner will be determined through a series of heats, with the final two teams left competing for the trophy. Last year’s winning team from Worcester County, Camp Coast, will be among this year’s racers.

While some competitors will be racing first-time tubs, others are returning

The Berlin Bathtub Races return to town Friday, June 10. Above, teams compete in last year’s event.

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Wheels have to be less than 26 inches and the bathtub is required to have brakes and steering. For those seeking inspiration for building a racing tub, the champion tub used for years by Jesse Turner of the Berlin Shoe Box is on display in the town’s welcome center. Retired from its racing days, it is now used to collect donations of shoes for Diakonia, a local shelter.

The Bearded Men’s Society, an Ocean City based group that likes to support local causes, will be participating in the races again this year after an inaugural run last year. They’re eager to have a second chance, as they had to bow out halfway through last year’s event when their tub’s brakes failed.

“We got our brakes fixed and we’re ready to go,” club member Robert Dunne said. “We’ve got a group of guys that like to help out in the community so when there’s an event like this we try to get involved.”

The June 10 event will also feature a hula hoop contest for children, a rubber duck raffle and shopping opportunities downtown. This year’s race will be televised by WBOC’s Delmarva Sports Network.

For more information on this year’s event, search for the Berlin Bathtub Races on Facebook or call the chamber at 410-641-4775.

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Officials in Berlin are expected to consider a delay in the implementation of new short-term rental regulations in the coming weeks.

The Berlin Town Council is expected to discuss delaying implementation of the short-term rental ordinance that was supposed to go into effect July 1. Property owners currently operating short-term rentals already have reservations for this summer and are asking officials to let them finish the season.

“They’ve been asking me as well as the mayor and council members if they could delay to January 1 so they can get through this year’s reservations,” Planning Director Dave Engelhart said.

In March, the council voted 3-2 to approve an ordinance setting up short-term rental regulations for the town. Though officials initially discussed a requirement to allow short-term rentals in the R-1 and R2 districts only if the home was the owner’s primary residence per state records, the ordinance presented last month did not include that provision. Mayor Zack Tyndall acknowledged he’d removed it after hearing concern about it. Dozens of residents in attendance for the March public hearing, however, said they felt it was necessary

to protect Berlin’s neighborhoods. In the end, the council’s approval of the ordinance came after it was amended to work the owner occupancy requirement back in.

In the weeks following the approval, Tyndall made it clear he would not be signing the ordinance, as he didn’t support the primary residence requirement.

At last week’s council meeting, Engelhart asked officials to consider delaying implementation of the ordinance until January. He said since the ordinance was approved, he’d heard from people currently operating rentals who’d asked to be able to continue to operate so they could fulfill reservations they’d already accepted. A delay would also provide the town with more time to set up the requisite inspections and other new procedures required by the short-term rental ordinance.

Engelhart noted that there were several residences in town being used as short-term rentals, as they were not previously prohibited.

“We didn’t have a prohibition and we didn’t have an allowance,” he said.

Engelhart said that while the implementation date was up for discussion, he was not currently accepting applications but was advising property owners to wait for a council decision.

“It’ll probably be a discussion June 27,” he said.

Fleetwood Appointed Delmar Town Manager

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Berlin’s former town administrator has accepted a similar role in Delmar.

Jeff Fleetwood, who retired from his position as Berlin’s town administrator in April, last week accepted an offer to serve as town manager of Delmar.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my 12 years with the Town of Berlin,” Fleetwood said, “and I guess the itch is still there to be able to contribute from a public service perspective and the Delmar opportunity presented itself.”

Fleetwood, who filled various roles during his dozen years in Berlin, retired in April after three years as town administrator. Though he advised Mayor Zack Tyndall in April that he wanted to retire in June, once the town’s budget for the coming year was complete, Tyndall told him his last day would be April 22.

In the five weeks since, Fleetwood has realized he’s not ready for retirement. He stressed that he was not looking for a new position when he left Berlin but that the Delmar position presented itself and he’d applied. Fleetwood, who lives in Delmar, is excited to take on an official role.

“It’s going to be great to give back to a town I have called home for over 30 years,” he said.

Fleetwood is expected to start as town manager in Delmar June 27.

New Playground Equipment Explored Board Of Adjustment Hearing Set

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – As public works crews perform annual maintenance in town parks, officials are beginning to plan for new playground equipment.

Members of the Berlin Parks Commission reviewed the town’s annual playground inspection reports this month.

While many of the issues noted were minor and have already been addressed by maintenance staff, those issues are expected to increase with the age of the equipment.

“We’re going to need to start thinking about how long we want to maintain this equipment and where we want to be in the next couple years,” said Jimmy Charles, the town’s director of public works.

A report from Playground Guardian reviewed inventoried playground equipment at Henry Park and Stephen Decatur Park.

The report identifies issues that need to be addressed, including rust that needs to be removed and paint that needs to be restored. The report also identifies equipment that is not located far enough away from other equipment and uneven surfacing in play areas.

Acting Town Administrator Mary Bohlen said the issues cited in Berlin’s parks were primarily the same ones noted every year.

“I didn’t really come across anything that stood out,” Charles added.

Bohlen noted that while the report often mentioned insufficient distance between certain pieces of equipment, the equipment had met the standards in place at

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the time it was installed. She said it was no easy task to move the equipment and that the spacing wasn’t deemed a priority issue.

When asked how the town could improve functionality of the equipment, Charles said it was showing its age and that officials should begin thinking about replacing it. Bohlen agreed.

“That’s something we should really start talking about so we’re prepared going into the fiscal year 2024 budget,” she said.

She added that many of the grants the town had used in the past to buy equipment were no longer available.

“All we can do is look into it,” she said.

Bohlen said that the local nonprofit We Heart Berlin had recently advised the town it had a new ADA accessible swing volunteers wanted to donate so that the town could replace the existing swing at Stephen Decatur Park, which is broken. Another project she reminded committee members was underway was the installation of permanent restrooms at Decatur Park. She said town staff were still in the process of developing a request for proposals for that project.

Committee member Patricia Dufendach said that if new playground equipment was installed, town staff should review each park site as a whole in case other issues could be addressed at the same time.

“At Stephen Decatur Park there are a lot of wet spots…,” she said. “As we’re going through I’d like to revisit those items at the same time.”

Bohlen agreed but pointed out that whatever improvements were made would all depend on the funding available.

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

FENWICK ISLAND – The town’s board of adjustment will convene next month to hear arguments regarding a zoning variance request.

On Wednesday, June 29, the Fenwick Island Board of Adjustment – a five-member board that hears appeals covering the interpretation or administration of the town’s zoning code – will hold a public hearing on a request for a variance to Chapter 160-8B(1) and Chapter 160-8B(2) of the town code.

The property owner is seeking a variance to construct a 22-foot by 9-foot trian-

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gular dock in the canal at 501 Glenn Avenue, located within the corporate limits of Fenwick Island.

The hearing will be held in a hybrid format, beginning at 10 a.m. in Fenwick Island Town Hall.

“Interested persons may inspect plot plans at town hall during businesses hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,” a statement reads.

The town reports individuals interested in attending the public hearing can participate in-person at town hall, or virtually using the Zoom link or call-in number provided on the town’s website.

For more information, visit fenwickisland.delaware.gov.

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Fenwick Announces 2022 Election Dates

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

FENWICK ISLAND – Dates for this year’s Fenwick Island Town Council election have been announced.

In a town council meeting last week, Mayor Vicki Carmean announced the dates for the 2022 municipal election.

“The election just doesn’t happen automatically,” she said. “There’s a whole series of dates people need to be aware of if they are running for the election.”

On Aug. 6, Fenwick Island will hold its annual election to fill three positions on the town council.

The seats are currently held by Carmean, Bill Rymer and Richard Benn.

To that end, the town is seeking qualified candidates. All council members serve two-year terms and are tasked with adopting ordinances and resolutions and deter-

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mining the general goals and policies of Fenwick Island.

Carmean told residents last week this year’s filing deadline will be Wednesday, June 22, at 4:30 p.m. While she acknowledged hearing names of potential candidates, she said candidates would be confirmed that day.

“We’ll know more about the specific names after the filing deadline,” she said.

“We’ll be meeting here as a council to verify the candidates.”

Carmean noted the voter registration deadline has also been set for July 7, while the absentee request deadline has been set for Aug. 5.

The election will be held on Aug. 6 from 1-5 p.m.

“The voter registration deadline is July 7,” she added.

“As you know we have sort of an involved registration system here for would-

be voters, so it’s really important that everybody be aware of that deadline and the regulations.”

This year’s town council election will follow what can only be described as a divisive 2021 campaign, in which four newcomers – Natalie Magdeburger, Janice Bortner, Jacque Napolitano and Paul Breger – unseated the four challenging incumbents to secure seats on the dais.

Following a slew of resignations, Carmean, the only remaining incumbent on the town council, was appointed mayor, while Rymer and Benn were appointed to fill two council vacancies.

Following last week’s announcement of election dates, the town council voted unanimously to confirm Peter Fredericks and Susan Brennan as the newest members of the Fenwick Island Board of Elections. Carmean said Fredericks and Brennan will fill two board vacancies.

Beach Replenishment Returns To Fenwick

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say a beach replenishment project will take place in Fenwick Island this year.

In a Fenwick Island Town Council meeting last Friday, Mayor Vicki Carmean announced the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would return to town this year to complete a beach replenishment project.

“I wasn’t too worried at first, but now we have actually received official notification … that we are on the list for beach replenishment,” she said. “I don’t believe it’s going to start before this fall or winter … We’ll take it one day at a time and accept whatever comes our way.”

The state, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), typically performs beach nourishment projects in Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, South Bethany and Fenwick Island funded through a cost shared between the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and USACE. The federal agency has developed a design that includes periodic nourishment at an interval between three and six years. Those projects, however, are dependent on the availability of funding at both the federal and state levels.

According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, a scheduled replenishment project along Fenwick’s beaches was set to commence last year. But last February, town officials announced the Army Corps would not return in 2021.

“We found out the end of last week that the Army Corps in Washington did not have us in the budget for replenishment for this year,” former mayor Gene Langan said at the time. “We’re on a four-year cycle. We were due to be replenished this fall, and it doesn’t look like we’re going to get it now.”

Officials at the time explained while the USACE Philadelphia District gave the Fenwick replenishment project the highest priority, funding was withdrawn once it had reached Washington, D.C. “When it got to Washington, this project, along with two other projects in Delaware and one renourishment project in New Jersey, were withdrawn …,” former town manager Terry Tieman said at the time. “It will most likely be picked up next year when they do Dewey and Rehoboth. It’s the first time where Fenwick Island has been passed over for renourishment. It is not the first time it’s happened in Delaware. It’s happened one other time in Bethany Beach.”

Carmean told residents last week that despite issues at a few locations, most of Fenwick’s beaches remained intact.

“I think the beach we have now, we’re kind of lucky compared to the other Delaware beaches,” she said.

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Two Ocean Pines Drainage Projects Advance Fenwick Approves

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

OCEAN PINES – Two drainage projects in Ocean Pines will move forward with the approval of the association’s Board of Directors.

In a meeting of the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors last week, Director Frank Daly announced the results of an electronic vote to approve the expenditure of $423,371 for the purpose of relining more than 1,000 linear feet of existing drainage pipes in the community.

“This amount is the low bid and was received from the recommended contractor, Pelican Underground LLC,” he said. “Pelican worked with Ocean Pines last year with excellent results.”

General Manager John Viola noted the board’s approval will allow the association to reline existing pipes with cured-in-place pipe (CIPP), resulting in significant savings.

“We recognized a big savings,” he said,

“especially in public works and especially on the maintenance side.”

Viola noted the project would not only save the association money, but would increase the service lives of the drainage pipes. He said the contractor was expected to begin work in June.

“Our whole plan on maintenance is to get these main pipes fixed that haven’t been addressed in 20, 30, 40 years,” he said.

The board last week also approved a purchase request to install culvert pipes at Bainbridge Park. Viola noted the installation was part of a larger project completed at Bainbridge last year.

“As you know, over a year ago we had the grant and did the pond filtration. That’s all completed, positive all around,” he said. “However, for the three main roads around there, the pipes have not been completed. We have to work in conjunction with the county and with COVID and supplies and contractors. There have been some delays but a lot of people see the equipment there and the material. I want-

ed to give an update on that.”

Viola noted he had been in contact with Worcester County involving the project. While the COVID outbreak had resulted in project delays, he said county officials were on site in May. “We’ve been coordinating the project with them …,” he explained. “They have to move the utilities in order for us to go in and move the pipes. They are beginning to work on that.”

To that end, Viola came before the board last week with an installation bid from Deppe Brothers Excavation.

“We’re requesting authorization to go forward with staff recommendation for Deppe Brothers Excavation for $13,676 for Beaconhill Road pipes, $12,236 for Pinehurst Road pipes, as well as $12,236 for Sandyhook Road pipes,” he said.

“That’s all the material and everything that everybody has seen down there for the past year.”

With no further discussion, the board voted unanimously to the purchase request.

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Review Of Plan

BY BETHANY HOOPER

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FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick officials voted last week to approve a full review of the town’s comprehensive plan.

Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted to support and fund a full review of the town’s comprehensive planning document. While the town’s planning commission began a five-year review process earlier this year, Chair Amy Kyle said commission members have since recommended a full review for recertification.

“We started off doing the five-year review,” she said, “and now we’re proposing something a bit bigger than that.”

In February, the town council voted unanimously to a $5,000 funding request from the planning commission to engage the services of consulting firm AECOM in the commission’s comprehensive plan review. As Fenwick’s plan was completed and approved in 2017, officials noted the town was required to complete a five-year review in 2022.

“In 2022 we need a five-year update,” Kyle said last week. “That’s mandated by the state, you have to do that.

The resolution before you explains what our charge was and why we recommend that we do the longer review.”

Kyle said the commission’s review of the comprehensive plan revealed the need for a much larger update.

“We’re asking that you pass this recommendation today. If you do that, then the next step is to notify the state …,” she said. “We’re planning to do this from June of this year to May of 2023.”

Councilwoman and commission member Natalie Magdeburger said she supported the request.

“We have so many of these big projects – the dredging, the resiliency [plan], the infrastructure needs that we have – we really could benefit from this …,” she said. “The synergy is there to really do a product that would get us through 2033, if we get it all done.”

Mayor Vicki Carmean agreed.

“Some of the things that were the focus of the previous plan are no longer relevant and we have other concerns, stormwater management, etc., the infrastructure issues,” she said, “and I think you have my support.”

After further discussion, the council voted 5-0, with Councilwoman Janice Bortner and Councilman Bill Rymer absent, to approve the commission’s request.

Officials noted the full review of the comprehensive plan would be funded in the upcoming budget, at an amount to be determined.

“I am wholeheartedly behind this 10year rewrite,” Councilwoman Jacque Napolitano said. “It’s important. Our town is changing dramatically. We have needs we’ve never had before.”

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY – With a challenging portion of the summer season approaching, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office is preparing to move into satellite offices in Ocean City.

In April, the Mayor and Council approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office (SAO) for satellite office space in the District Court building as part of the larger Public Safety Building complex at 65th Street. With the calendar now in June, the SAO is anticipating a significant spike in its workload when the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) begins implementing its new body-worn camera system, a process that is already underway.

To that end, Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser this spring requested and received additional space in the District Court building at 65th Street for prosecutors and her staff to handle the expected workload in cases generated in Ocean City, particularly in processing hours and hours of video footage generated from the new body camera system.

“The Town of Ocean City was very accommodating with the office space within the courthouse,” said Heiser this week.

“They have already painted and replaced carpet and gotten it ready for our occupancy. County maintenance still has to make some changes to the office access to ensure it is safe, and once those changes are complete, we will be relocating some staff there.”

The SAO is based in the county seat in Snow Hill, and that has not changed.

With cell phones and email and other technological advances, the geography of having the SAO a half-an-hour or so from the area that generates the most criminal incidents is generally not a problem, but having the SAO satellite office in Ocean City, especially during the summer months, will likely prove to be a bonus for county prosecutors and their law enforcement partners, according to Heiser.

“I am planning to have a prosecutor working there during evening hours at least two days a week at that location, so that evening shift officers can meet to discuss cases or ask questions as needed,” Heiser said.

In February, the Worcester County Commissioners approved the SAO plan to hire six more prosecutors and six legal assistants to help cover the anticipated workload increase related to the OCPD’s new body-worn camera system. Heiser said her office has been successful in hiring some of the additional staff needed for the expected workload increase, but is still seeking more. Heiser also said

she has been working with the District Court system to schedule trials and court proceedings that will allow her team more time to process body-worn camera footage and better prepare to adjudicate cases.

“Since Ocean City is still planning to start using the body cameras immediately, and I haven’t been able to hire all of the additional attorneys that I need yet, I also worked with the district court to alter the way they schedule cases, which will allow my current staff more time in the office that they will spend reviewing video,” she said.

Heiser said she believes her office is well-prepared for the changes, including the new satellite office space in Ocean City.

“I feel confident that I have done everything possible to best prepare to handle the volume of video, and I am still hopeful that I will be able to attract attorneys for the three remaining openings ahead of the summer season,” she said.

“We are all working hard and hoping for the best this summer.”

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Weekend Service: A Memorial Sunday Service took place last weekend

at the Town of Berlin’s memorial wall monument and garden. The event included remarks and a proclamation by Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall; prayers led by Stevenson United Methodist Church Pastor Ronald Schatz; presentations of the colors and raising of the flags by the honor guards from American Legion Post #123 and #231; songs by Teola Brittingham, chaplain, American Legion Auxiliary Unit #231; a placing of memorial wreaths by American Legion Post #123 Commander Vince Holloway, American Legion Post #231 Past Commander Kenny Morris, American Legion Auxiliary Unit #123 Past President Sue Henman and American Legion Auxiliary Unit #231 Past President Gloria Deschields; a memorial tribute

by American Legion Auxiliary Unit #123 Chaplain Toni McAleer; remembering the honored dead of local citizens by American Legion Post #231 Past Commander Elroy Brittingham and American Legion District Commander Tony Sullivan; a gun salute of the deceased by American Legion Post #123 and #231 honor guards; and Taps performed by American Legion Auxiliary Unit #231 Past Commander Kenny Morris.

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BERLIN – Municipal officials approved a change that will provide more flexibility for townhouse projects in Berlin.

The Berlin Town Council last Monday approved a text amendment that will allow fee simple lots within townhouse developments.

That arrangement, officials say, was previously not addressed by the town code.

“We found other jurisdictions around the area have provisions for fee simple lots with townhouses and we did not,” Planning Director Dave Engelhart said.

Engelhart told the council the developer of the townhouse project being planned for Purnell Crossing had approached the town with plans for fee simple lots within the development.

In the town’s other townhouse communities, buyers purchase just their unit, not the yard. Engelhart said the code in Berlin didn’t address the fee simple concept for townhouses and as a result, a text amendment was proposed.

Mark Cropper, the attorney for the developer, told the council the text amendment, while not site specific, would allow his client’s project to proceed.

He said the amendment would allow a townhouse development to be broken up into multiple lots. Previously, those projects have just consisted of one lot

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covered in stacks of townhouses.

“The project basically looks the same to the public it's just a different way to convey the townhouses,” he said.

Engelhart said the amendment would not change the minimum lot area.

“So the calculation of how many units you can get on a specific square footage, a specific acreage, has not changed,” he said. “It wouldn't allow for any denser developments. It just allows for how that property is conveyed by the developer.”

Cropper told the council buyers now wanted to own more than just their unit, which is why the change was being pursued.

“There is a desire by many now to own your own yard with your townhouse versus it being common areas for anybody within the project to basically access,” he said. “It's more private. It's just a preferred way to develop a townhouse project.”

He reiterated Engelhart’s comments regarding the number of townhouse units.

“It doesn't change the density calculations at all,” he said. “We don’t gain any units as a result of this. It's just a different method by which to convey these units.”

When asked if the proposed text amendment would change any existing developments, Cropper said it would not.

The council voted 4-0 to approve the text amendment.

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island Town Manager Pat Schuchman said a handful of state-led transportation projects along Route 1 will soon come to fruition.

Last Friday, Schuchman presented the Fenwick Island Town Council with an update on several planned transportation improvements along Route 1.

“Two months ago, the mayor, the police chief, [Public Works Manager] Mike Locke and I met with representatives from DelDOT …,” she said. “We talked about a transitional speed for Route 1 southbound going from 55 mph down to 45 mph then to 35 mph. Another thing we talked about was where to put some street lighting.”

In an update last Friday, Schuchman said the town can expect new speed signs in the coming weeks, providing a transition zone of sorts for people traveling through Fenwick Island. There are also plans to mount new street lighting on Delmarva Power poles along the west side of Route 1.

“As far as lights, they are proposing a retrofit of 17 pole lights that exist now with 400-watt LED light fixtures, and to install 20 new 400-watt LED fixtures on 4-inch bracket arms attached to the metal poles out on the highway …,” she said. “We’re hoping sooner rather than later.”

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The two projects are one of several improvements eyed for Route 1. The town in March also requested a crossing system at Coastal Highway and Houston Street, as well as for DelDOT to evaluate the intersection of Coastal Highway and Bayard Street.

“We also requested the crosswalk be moved to the north side of Bayard Street …,” Schuchman said. “Because there’s a beacon light there, it’s not just moving a crosswalk. They’d have to put in a new handicap cut into the curb.”

The town’s March meeting with DelDOT representatives not only highlighted requested transportation projects, but Fenwick’s sidewalk construction project.

While currently in the first phase, DelDOT has included the remaining blocks into its 2024 Capital Transportation Plan.

“One of the things that has been promised for over 20 years is that the state would eventually come into Fenwick and do sidewalks on both sides of the road …,” Mayor Vicki Carmean said earlier this year. “The good news is DelDOT has a capital project planned for 2024 that involves doing whatever is left over on both sides of the street.”

In 2019, Fenwick Island initiated the first phase of its sidewalk construction project, which includes five or six bayside blocks south of James Street. And in February, the Fenwick Island Town Council signed off on a contract with Century Engineering to begin the first phase of construction next fall.

Alyson Hammond Brabitz: Making The Beach A Home

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(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)

OCEAN CITY – It was the fall of 2002 when Alyson Hammond left her hometown of York, Pa. to start school at Salisbury University. She was excited to begin a new chapter in her life at college starting with joining the swim team.

It didn’t take long before her life would take a new direction; one that she had never anticipated. Swim team practice started and “one of the first weeks there, I found out many (swimmers) also lifeguarded in OC for the summer. They talked me into trying out for the following summer. I got a few other people to try out with me and the rest was history.”

Alyson joined the Ocean City Beach Patrol as the summer of 2003 was getting started. In those first early weeks, as the warm air hits the cold ocean water, the beach can often be wrapped in fog.

It makes for very difficult guarding. She

recalled, “My very first rescue was while on fog patrol. A little boy was struggling to get in. I was nervous because it was my first rescue and the other guards couldn’t see me. But, my covering guards came quickly and my first rescue jitters were calmed.”

Alyson recalls that the “beach patrol didn’t have a ton of girls on it at the time, but my crew had 4-5 girls on it. We were so tough and such good guards.” That toughness would pay off when she took on the extra difficult task of fall guarding.

Patrol members who are attending Salisbury nearby, often return throughout the month of September, to help monitor the still crowded beaches. It was then that she had her “scariest rescue.”

“The waves were huge and the guard stands were very far apart. At that time of year, the guards next to you don’t cover, you call in on the radio and wait for a quad to cover,” she said. “The person I was rescuing was struggling and we were in the impact zone and kept

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getting hit by waves. I remember him asking if we were going to make it. We finally made it in, but it was a tough and long rescue. I know that I definitely saved a life that day.”

For the next seven summers, Alyson would continue guarding and rising through the ranks of the patrol. She finished out her last summer on the OCBP as the crew chief of the Junior Beach Patrol, a wonderful program that teaches ocean lifesaving skills to young students.

The OCBP also served as the backdrop for another change in Alyson’s life.

“I met my husband on the beach patrol,” she said. “Jeff (Brabitz) had been already guarding for three summers and had just been promoted to crew chief.

He also attended Salisbury University and we had many mutual friends. We dated through all of my years of beach patrol and we were married at the end of my last season in October of 2009. We have been married 12 years and have three beautiful children. We’ll see if any of our kids end up guarding one day.”

Alyson and her family now live in Ocean Pines, although they consider the beach to be their home. She teaches at an elementary school in Berlin.

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GUARDING THE BEACH

BY DAMIEN SANZOTTI

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OCEAN CITY – My family has been vacationing in Ocean City since the 1970’s. Ocean City had a completely different look to it back then, and if you ever have the opportunity to look at old pictures of Ocean City take advantage of it.

One of the main reasons my family came back to Ocean City summer after summer was the lifeguards. The lifeguards were always friendly, polite, attentive and proactive. My family always got to know our lifeguard and really enjoyed returning the following summer to the same guard. Every day, we would offer our lifeguard lunch and water!

DAMIEN Sometimes on their lunch SANZOTTI break they would give up their own time to play with us on the beach or in the water. Overall, the lifeguards have been great role models, educators and friends.

Every summer we came to Ocean City, my family would say jokingly, “Damien, I bet you could do that!” I would always reply, “maybe when I am older.” Fast-forward to college where I was studying, playing two sports and guarding and coaching swimming at a local pool in the summers.As I was approaching the middle of my sophomore year, I was not as excited for summer to come. I guess it was the thought of the same old summer job

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COMMUNITY News In Photos

The three recipients of the Empowering Women Scholarship given by the Worcester County Commission for Women (WCCW) are Lauren Hall from Snow Hill High School, Madison Knight from Pocomoke High School and Kendahl Parsons from Stephen Decatur High School. Parsons and Hall, center, are pictured with members of WCCW. Submitted Photos

Kiwanis Club President Tim Lund, center, recognized Roy Foreman and Candy Foreman as April 2022 Kiwanians of the Month. The Foremans co-chair the club’s “Dawg Team” selling concessions and advise Kiwanis student leadership clubs in local schools.

During the 50th anniversary celebration of the club, Senator Mary Beth Carozza presented Charlie Smith of the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club with a proclamation signed by Gov. Larry Hogan making April 30, 2022, Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Day in the State of Maryland.

The Republican Women of Worcester County (RWWC) hosted a Republican Candidates Forum at the Ocean City Marlin Club on May 17th. Pictured from left to right are Sandy Zitzer, president of RWWC, Charlotte Cathell, the club’s Americanism chair, and emcee Mike Bradley of radio station WGMD.

Linda Hilliard, Worcester County NAACP secretary, is pictured with Maya Boyd, winner of the Snow Hill High School 2022 Worcester County NAACP Book Scholarship Award.

Ani and Emelia Hovhannisyan of Ocean City created splotch bird paintings during a children's art class led by instructor Jacki Yamin at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.

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Property Sold SALISBURY – Andy Ball, senior advisor, Allison Conick, advisor, and Chris Peek, senior advisor, with SVN Miller Commercial Real Estate have settled on 934 S. Salisbury Blvd, Salisbury, Md. The restaurant, located on the South Salisbury corridor, was previously Agave Azul Restaurant.

Taylor’s BBQ has purchased the property and will be relocating in the coming months.

“The sellers looked at all their options for both lease and sale,” said Chris Peek, the seller’s agent. “They had been leasing as landlords for the last six years, but in light of the fact that it was a fairly active market, and they did not have plans to start a new restaurant, decided that it would be an appropriate time to sell if they could get a price, they felt was reasonable for the building.”

He continued, “We delivered an acceptable offer within a few days of the listing going on the market.”

The property will undergo a complete remodel to match the Taylor’s BBQ brand aesthetic to include an outdoor seating area.

A “Grand Opening” date will be set in the coming months as they see how the renovations and potential supply issues work out. Operations will continue to run from College Avenue until the new restaurant is open. They are striving for a seamless transition.

Taylor’s BBQ had begun working with Ball to locate a larger restaurant to accommodate increased traffic and growth at their current location on College Avenue. The larger stand-alone restaurant on a main highway was a near-perfect opportunity.

“We have been looking for several years to find just the right fit to move our restaurant, Taylor’s BBQ in Salisbury, Md.,” a statement from Kathy, Frank, Joey, and Nick Calabrese reads. “We had certain non-negotiable items on our wish list; most important being, of course, location.

It had to be close enough to our current location so as not to disrupt our loyal following of 30 years, but just far enough to serve the greater community.

The statement continues, “We had contacted many agents over the years, and we had no results, no offerings. After mentioning to Andy that we were looking he took the initiative along with his partner Allison and put the ball in motion. Andy heard everything we shared and only sent viable options to us making certain to check all the boxes. Andy and Allison were

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The Coastal Association of REALTORS welcomed 28 new members in May. Pictured, top row from left, are Bill Baals with Dockside Properties, Woody Sharp with Keller Williams, Pat Pote with Coldwell Banker, Logan Cramblitt with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s, Andy McConnell with Long and Foster, Corey Adamo with Long and Foster, Elizabeth Lioi with Burke Real Estate and Paul Sicari with Compass. Middle row, from left, are Wes Sides with Keller Williams, Dennis O’Brien with Lighthouse Home Inspections, Reilly Vich with Compass, Mary Wilson with Keller Williams, Sophia Park with Northrop Realty, Fred Robinson with Keller Williams, Steven Hamilton with Keller Williams, Matthew Olson with Long and Foster, Christopher Barreno with Long and Foster and Lauren Martini with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s. Bottom, from left, are Lindsey Wohlford with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s, Wendy Wisch with Berkshire Hathaway, Alexus Davis with Keller Williams, Jess Foy with Keller Williams, Chuck Mounts with Berkshire Hathaway, Stephanie Camper-Young with Keller Williams, Sandra Gillis with Meredith Fine Properties, Noor Khalaileh with Meredith Fine Properties, Valencia Dickerson with Coldwell Banker and Adaly Soto-Perez with Long and Foster. Submitted Photos

proactive throughout the entire process removing the stress normally associated with these types of transactions. We could not have had a better experience.”

The former restaurant location at 720 E. College Avenue is now available for lease.

Team Members Welcomed SALISBURY – Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services, SNHS, a local nonprofit serving community members through partnerships to increase home ownership and cultivate sustainable neighborhoods in Salisbury and surrounding areas, is pleased to announce the addition of two new team members JACKIE to its staff.

DAVIS Jackie Davis started in March 2022 as a housing counselor. Davis is responsible for organizing the home buyer education course which includes budget counseling

and financial literacy. She is also studying to become a certified HUD housing counselor.

“I love my job because I get to help people realize their dream of becoming a homeowner is achievable,” said Davis.

“My role is very rewarding because I have the opportunity to develop trusting relationships with the people I work with, and I have a very supportive team behind me every step of the way.”

Davis and her husband, Wes, are currently working towards home ownership together. She enjoys supporting downtown Salisbury initiatives, spending time with her grand-dogs and getting her hands dirty with her plants.

Michelle Neal is a grant and program manager for SNHS. She is responsible for identifying funding sources for existing housing programs, implementing the organization’s strategic plan to develop innovative programs, and developing partnerships to expand SNHS’s reach. Neal is also a certified HUD housing counselor

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“I have always had a passion for housing,” said Neal. “The time I dedicated to working for the state and Wicomico County taught me a lot about the need for affordable housing in our region. With my HUD certification I can help people who are facing foreclosure and people who have fallen behind on their first mortgage.”

She continues, “When MICHELLE NEAL one door closes, another one opens. Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services provides the resources necessary to navigate the system. I love the culture here at SNHS, we all work as a team and really get to think outside the box.”

Neal earned her undergraduate at Salisbury University in fine arts and her master’s in art education between time studying at SU and University of Maryland Eastern Shore. In her free time, Michelle enjoys painting and spending time with rescue pit mix, Karl and chihuahua, Rocco. She is the proud mother of daughter, Emma, who was just accepted as a sophomore to University of Tampa for the marine biology honors program.

Scholarship Donation SALISBURY – CFS, Inc. (Comprehensive Financial Solutions) provides personalized solutions to its clients across Delmarva and throughout the United States, including financial planning, small business retirement plans, tax, insurance, and wealth management.

In 2018, CFS worked with Salisbury University to begin offering a Next Gen Scholarship for students pursuing careers in the financial industry. With Salisbury University alums on their team, including a Chartered Financial Analyst™, CFS makes it known the value it places on higher education. CFS Partner and Certified Financial Planner™ Michael Sise previously taught retirement planning at Salisbury University’s Franklin P. Perdue School of Business.

“We are appreciative of CFS and their team on supporting Salisbury University through their Next Gen Scholarship,” said Jason Curtin ‘98, vice president for advancement and external affairs and executive director of the Salisbury University Foundation, Inc. “The most impactful thing we can do is help to make a student’s pursuit of a higher education affordable and accessible. CFS is doing just that.”

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Jackie Gordon, president of the Delmarva Discovery Museum, is pictured at the museum’s Luau Under the Stars Gala with gala committee members Corey Butt, Christy Gordon, Nikki West and Connie LeCompte, gala chair.

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Irma Curtis, Dr. Sara Moghaddam, Connie LeCompte and Dr. Ashley Curtis are pictured at the Delmarva Discovery Museum’s Luau Under the Stars Gala.

Parade announcer Gregory Purnell, left, is pictured with judges Sandra Oliver and Dr. Mark Bowen at the Berlin Memorial Day Parade.

Representing Shore Up at the Memorial Day Parade were Letisha Taylor, DaVona McCready, Denesha Purnell-Smith and Nichole Smith.

Kesha Morton-Hudson and Saritha Briddell shared information about the Briddell Family Foundation at the town’s Memorial Day parade.

Susan and Joe Moore and Robin Tomaselli are pictured at the fundraiser celebrating Atlantic General Hospital’s 29th anniversary.

Amy and Reid Tingle were among the more than 500 community members who attended Atlantic General Hospital’s 29th Anniversary Celebration.

JL and Hugh Cropper are pictured at Atlantic General Hospital’s 29th Anniversary Celebration held at the home of Kevin Myers.

Tony Bowen and Bertha Purnell were among the numerous volunteers at the Berlin Memorial Day Parade.

Berlin Councilman Jack Orris and Tony Weeg, founder of We Heart Berlin, enjoyed the Berlin Memorial Day Parade on Monday.

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Places that serve breakfast all day Dropping my son off for his first day of work

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People watching on the Boardwalk

In 1900 Ocean City's Boardwalk extended from N. 15th Street to S. 7th Street and was raised several feet above the sand. The beach was narrow in those days and the surf would often roll under the Boardwalk during storms.

The photo looks south from where today's Boardwalk ends -- approximately where Harrison's Harbor Watch and the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum are located. The house in the foreground was built by Granville Stokes, one of the original shareholders of the Atlantic Hotel Company and a key figure in the history of early Ocean City. It was destroyed in the Nor'easter of February 1920.

The building in the background was another summer cottage or possibly an early camp for pound fishermen; numerous wooden boats can be seen in the vicinity.

The Boardwalk below S. 2nd Street no longer exists. It was washed away in the hurricane that created Ocean City's Inlet on Aug. 23, 1933.

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Photo courtesy of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum

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Berlin Liquor Store Ocean City Hosts Jellyfish Festival

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The all-ages festival begins at noon Saturday and Sunday on the beach in downtown Ocean City.

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OCEAN CITY – With an expanded craft beer festival and a new lineup of music, Jellyfish Festival is looking to hit new heights this weekend.

“It’s all going to come together for one amazing weekend of fun,” said Jellyfish founder and director Brad Hoffman.

“Beers, bands, beach – what more could you ask for when coming to Ocean City?

Meet us downtown at the Caroline Street stage to party. Beach chairs and beach blankets are welcome.”

The Jellyfish lineup begins Saturday on the main stage from noon through 11 p.m. with scheduled performances by reggae artist Rasta Country, regional rock act Funk Shue, country rockers Brown Brothers, followed by country performer and American Idol contestant Cody Clayton Eagle.

Saturday headliner Jimmy Charles will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. with his new hit song “It’s a Maryland Thing,” where he’ll be filming a music video during the Jellyfish Festival performance. Hoffman said, “This guy is one of the hardest working musicians today. Jimmy is the man and rocking the beach is his plan.”

The party continues on Sunday from noon to 11 p.m. with scheduled performances by the soulful Lauren Glick, alt rockers Full Disclosure, followed by Camp Cozy competition winner Tyler Greene, then local jam band heroes Roast John.

The Sunday headliner rocking the beach will be Cheakaity, whose sound marries rock, hiphop and R&B into a collage of amazing music. His influences in-

clude Prince, Queen, and other showstopping performers who leave the audience wanting more.

It’s not just live music at Jellyfish, it’s the ultimate craft beer fest, too. The second annual Shore Craft Beer “Beers on the Beach” event is scheduled for Saturday. Located directly on the beach, the festival runs from noon-4 p.m. and features 30-plus beers.

Tickets are good for four hours of allyou-care-to-drink on the sand with live music throughout. VIP and General Admission tickets are available. Day-of tickets are available.

Breweries scheduled to appear include Dogfish Head, Tall Tales, Big Oyster, Key Brewing, DuClaw, The Other One and Evolution. New this year, a brewer’s panel featuring a question and answer session with many of the brewers themselves.

Also returning to Jellyfish is the cornhole tournament, a Marine Corps fitness zone and a Vendor Village, featuring 2022 title sponsor Snapback Energy with product samples.

The Vendor Village will have an eclectic mix of artisans and creative minds bringing their wares and creations to the public.

The Marine Corps Fitness Challenge features obstacles for visitors of all ages and skill levels.

The second annual East Coast Cornhole Championships will see dozens of teams competing for big money purses.

Top teams could walk away with up to $1,000.

More than 30 different beers will be available for sampling on Saturday during the Beers on the Beach event, hosted by Shore Craft Beer.

Windmill Creek To Host Free Arts Day On Sunday

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OCEAN CITY – The Art League of Ocean City is hosting “Arts Day at the Winery” at Windmill Creek Vineyard & Winery in Berlin on Sunday, June 5, from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission is free, and the public is invited.

The event features an outdoor Artisan Marketplace with more than 60 artists working in unique art forms and a live allday battle of seven beach bands.

Arts Day is an outreach event of the Art League, which has as part of its mission to bring the arts to the community.

The event is also a benefit for the nonprofit organization. For a small donation, attendees can purchase a kids-zone wristband good for bouncy houses, face painting and other activities; or enter a corn hole tournament; or much more.

“Bring your friends and a chair, and drink in the ambience of the vineyard and art from more than 60 fabulous artists, local and from around the region,” Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League, said. “The Battle of the Beach Bands is new this year, with a big prize for the winner of the battle. If you’re not familiar with the Art League, this is a chance to meet us and see what we do around Worcester County.”

Seven bands will battle in the live music competition, with the winner taking home a $1,000 prize. The schedule of performances is as follows: 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Marissa and the Lady Parts 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Sabrosa Sub Rosa 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m.: Hit & Run 1:15 p.m. -1:45 p.m.: esCape hatCh 2 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: Parker’s Garden 2:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: The Grasso Brothers 3:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: The MBD Band Windmill Creek Vineyard & Winery is located at 11206 Worcester Hwy. in Berlin. The rain date for the event is June 19.

Arts Day at the Winery is sponsored in part by Beach Music, Fish Tales, the Joan Jenkins Foundation, Positive Energy, Radio OC, and T.E.A.M. Productions.

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Things To Do Every Sunday: Berlin Farmers Market From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., several streets will be closed to allow producers to display their goods. Live music from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444.

Every Tuesday: TOPS Meeting Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and education group promoting weight loss and a healthy life style. Meetings are held at the Worcester County Berlin Health Department at 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin from 3:30-4:30 p.m. every Tuesday. 410-289-4725.

Every Tuesday: Dancing The Delmarva Hand Dance Club holds dancing at the Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173 from 5:30-9 p.m. delmarvahanddancing.com.

Every Wednesday: Bingo Elks Lodge 2645, corner of Sinepuxent Avenue and 138th Street in Ocean City.

Has bingo all year. Doors open 4:30 p.m. with first game sharply at 6:30 p.m. Kitchen open for light fare. 410-250-2645.

Every Thursday: Beach Singles Join the club, 55 plus, at Harpoon Han-

na’s in Fenwick Island, 4-6 p.m. 302436-9577 or BeachSingles.org.

Every Friday: Bingo Knights of Columbus hosts with doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. Held at the Columbus Hall at 9901 Coastal Highway, behind St. Luke's Church. Play every game for just $24. Light refreshments available. Call 410-524-7994 with any questions.

June 3-5: Professional Bull Riding Three shows at the Inlet Parking Lot in Ocean City starting at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 3-4, and at 2 p.m. on June 5. All tickets General Admission$50 (all ages need a ticket).

June 4: Ravens Beach Bash Presented by Miller Lite, Ravens filled weekend of events, current players, alumni, cheerleader and playmaker meet and greets, beach games, bonfires, a fireworks/laser light show and more.

Most events free and open to the public.

June 4: Youth Fishing Derby Wicomico County Recreation & Parks’ Youth Fishing Derby, a longtime community tradition, is happening at Salisbury City Park. Children ages 15 and under must preregister to participate in this free event. Check-in is at 8 a.m., fishing will be from 9-11 a.m. with awards and snacks for the youth participants to fol-

low. Registration is open now through June 3 and is available online at www.WicomicoRecandParks.org or at the Wicomico Civic Center box office (MondayFriday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.).

June 4-5: Jellyfish Festival Opens at noon both days on the beach in downtown Ocean City. Attendees can jam to live music, shop vendors, play in the Corn Hole Championship Tournament, Marine Corps Fitness Zone, Kid’s Crafts and more.

June 6: Pints For Pencils Burley Oak Brewing Company, 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin, will host 69 p.m. Benefits Buckingham Elementary School's PTA. Buckingham's own Suzanne Evans and Jez King will be special guest servers. 50/50 raffle, Bucky's gift basket raffle and live entertainment by DJ G's Music Bingo. All are welcome.

June 8-10: Basic Boating Course The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering the Maryland Basic Boating Safety Course at the Ocean Pines Library, 11107 Cathell Rd., Berlin Md. 21811.

Classes will be from 6-9 p.m. Cost is $20 for all three evenings. Register or get more information by calling Barry Cohen at 410-935-4807, or email CGAUXOC@Gmail.com.

June 9: Energy Public Forum The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will host a public forum for all Ocean Pines community homeowners that will focus on all available energy supplier options from 6-8 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Library. Representatives from electric, oil, propane and natural gas companies will be on hand to speak with homeowners about their options and cost saving tips as energy costs rise.

The public is invited to attend and will have the opportunity to ask questions of all companies.

June 10: Bathtub Races From 6-8 p.m., local businesses and sponsors race down Main Street in their homemade rolling tubs for the Winner Take All Ducky Trophy. Event by the Berlin Chamber of Commerce.

June 11: Anniversary Events MAC, Your Area Agency on Aging, is officially celebrating its 50th anniversary with an Active Aging Expo, at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury.

The day starts with a one-mile Soles for Seniors walk. Registration and check-in starts at 8 a.m. and the walk steps off at 9 a.m. For more information on the Expo or Soles for Seniors walk, or to learn more about MAC and its many services, visit www.macinc.org or call 410-7420505, Ext. 166.

June 11: MAC Walk Registration is under way for MAC’s Soles for Seniors, a one-mile walk stepping off from the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. Registration and check-in starts at 8 a.m., the walk begins at 9 a.m., and awards and food are planned for 10 a.m.

Registration is $10 and includes a visor,

breakfast and the awards ceremony. Donate a total of $50 (which includes registration) and also get an event T-shirt. All ages are welcome. Children under age 5 walk for free and don’t need to register.

Proceeds will benefit MAC’s Life Bridges Dementia Dare Day Program and Connections senior center activities. To register, visit www.macinc.org.

June 10: Crab Cake Dinner From 4-6:30 p.m., Stevenson United Methodist Church will hold a carryout only crab cake dinner. Cost is $14, one crab cake sandwich, greens beans, baked potato and cole slaw; $24, two crab cake sandwiches, green beans, baked potato and cole slaw; and $10, crab cake sandwich. Bake sale table available.

June 11: Shred Fundraiser Sponsored by AARP, to be held at the parking lot of the Ocean Pines Library from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. May bring up to five boxes. Please bring non-perishables for the local food-banks. Even if you have nothing to shred, drop off some canned goods for the needy in our community.

June 11-12: OC Air Show Flying over the entire beach and Boardwalk, Ocean City’s Annual Air Show will be featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team. www.ocairshow.com.

June 12: Day Of Recognition Worcester County NAACP will host a day of recognition of the history of the Negro Baseball League and Players on Delmarva at the Delmarva Shorebirds game at 2:05 p.m. This event will be held at Shorebirds stadium, and will recognize William “Judy” Johnson, a Snow Hill native and former Negro League player who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. in 1975. There will be a special appearance by former Negro Baseball League player Pedro Sierra and Negro League Baseball Ambassador Rayner Banks. Donations are being requested to help defray the expenses that the Worcester County Branch NAACP will bear for the event promotion. Email Worcester NAACP President Ivory Smith at ivos4@aol.com.

June 18: Juneteenth Celebration Join the Sturgis One Room School Museum in Pocomoke for a Juneteenth celebration block party with food, fun, and fellowship from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 209 Willow Street in Pocomoke. Everyone is invited to this free event featuring free tours of the Sturgis Museum, a bounce house for kids, music by DJ Rob Little, and great food like fried fish and fries by Unionville Lodge #45. Vendors are still accepted and registration is open at sturgisschoolmuseum.com/events.

June 23: NARFE Meeting The National Active Retired Federation Employees (NARFE) Chapter 2274 Ocean Area’s next meeting is to be held at Denny's at 6104 Coastal Highway at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast meeting cost is $10 for a complete meal.

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with Scott Lenox Summer has arrived now that Memorial Day has come and gone and by the looks of car and boat traffic last weekend it may just be a very busy summer. We had some awesome weather over the holiday weekend and there were lots of boats out on the water enjoying the warm, flat calm conditions and the great fishing.

Unfortunately, the offshore fleet has had to resort to deep dropping for blueline tilefish, golden tilefish and sea bass, thanks to the fact that there just aren’t any tunas around yet. In recent years we’ve seen tunas off of Ocean City in the middle part of May, but this year the warm water is just not close enough to get to. I’m pretty certain that if diesel fuel wasn’t $7 a gallon that someone would be making the long run to find some tunas, but that is not the case either so bottom fishing it will be. Thankfully the deep dropping bite is very good right now and we saw some excellent fishing last weekend. The RoShamBo, Wrecker, Primary Search and Marli all had deep dropping trips last week and all of them caught blueline tilefish and big sea bass. There were a few golden tilefish mixed in for some of the boats, and Boss Hogg had

several of those tasty bottom dwellers. The tunas are just to our south off North Carolina and I’m sure they’ll be here in good numbers in the next couple of weeks.

Inshore sea bass fishing has picked up for the ocean bottom fishing fleet over the past week with more keepers being caught on a regular basis. The party boat fleet was able to get out on the ocean all last week thanks to the great weather and they all had lots of patrons on board for the holiday. There haven’t been any huge sea bass reported, but there are plenty of fish over the new 13-inch size limit. There have also been some limits of 15 fish per person for those lucky enough to be in the right spot on the rail.

I saw the first keeper flounder for the party boats this past week when anglers on board the Judith M and Ocean Princess both had nice keeper sized flounder over 20 inches. Speaking of flounder, fishing for these goofy looking flatfish has been pretty good on the high tide when back bay water is its cleanest.

Hi-lo rigs like our Fish in OC Deadly Double and Double Trouble have been working well in 4 to 10 feet of water. Bait these SEE PAGE 54

Captain Austin Ensor and the crew of the Primary Search had a great day of fishing over the Memorial Day holiday with tons of tilefish, sea bass and bluefish.

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Above top left, Rich Daiker used a Roy Rig to land this 34.5” rockfish at the south jetty. Above top center, Captain Willie Zimmerman of the RoShamBo had a nice day with the blueline tilefish on a flat calm day last week. Above top right, this double keeper sea bass ate the wrong jig fished under the Angler with Captain Chris Mizurak at the helm. Above left, this group found four keeper flounder while fishing on board the Miss Ocean City. Above right, Dave Skirka caught a 24”, 5.5 pound flounder in the Thorofare while fishing with Evan Evans, Johnny Evans and Donnie Zimmerman.

Opposite page, top left, this crew had a super day of deep dropping with Captain Mark Hoos aboard the MARLI. Opposite page, top right, this lucky angler enjoyed double keepers on a recent trip with Captain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star. Opposite page, middle left, this angler put the first flounder of 2022 on the board for the Ocean Princess with Captain Victor Bunting. Opposite page, middle right, Shaun Flaherty kayaked over to Assateague Island and found this 25” weakfish on the south jetty with a Roy Rig. Opposite page, bottom left, this lucky angler found the first flounder of the season for the crew of the Judith M out of Bahia Marina.

Opposite page, bottom right, this couple shot a couple of big snakeheads while fishing with Captain Marc Spagnola of Dusk to Dawn Bowfishing.

... Fish In OC FROM PAGE 53 rigs with Gulp swimming mullet in white, chartreuse, pink or “salmon” red or Otter Tails and tip that with a minnow for your best chance at a keeper. Don’t forget, flounder only have to be 16 inches in Maryland this year and anglers are allowed four per person a day. So far the largest flounder I’ve seen was caught last week by Dave Skirka while fishing the Thorofare. Dave was trolling live minnows with Evan Evans, Johnny Evans and Donnie Zimmerman when the big 24-inch, 5.5-pound jumped on. I also saw

another 5-pound fish that was caught

by Janeane Bostic while she was using squid and a live minnow on a hi-lo rig at the Route 90 Bridge.

There is a good casting bite at the south jetty and Route 50 Bridge for bluefish and rockfish and there has also been the occasional trout caught. Shaun Flaherty used the same Roy Rig three days in a row and caught all of these different fish. He also added a bonus flounder. Shaun caught and released a big 41” rockfish and kept a 29” fish. Shaun also caught some big bluefish, a keeper flounder of 21” and a very nice weakfish, or grey trout, that was 25” and over 4 pounds. Other anglers using Roy rigs and Fish in OC Thing a Ma Jigs have been doing well at the route 50 bridge

with throwback rockfish from 15” to 24” and bluefish up to 25”. There have been some keeper rockfish in the slot of 28” to less than 35” at the Route 50 Bridge being caught on 1 or 1.5 oz lead heads with 5” or 6” swim shads.

This weekend is the 1st Annual Blues for DU Bluefish Tournament by Bahia Marina. This event will take place June 3, 4 and 5 and is a strictly bluefish tournament benefiting Ducks Unlimited. The entry fee is $200 per boat for up to four anglers and $50 for each additional angler up to six. Added entry levels are available for $50, $100, and $150 that will be split 1st, 2nd and 3rd place heaviest bluefish. There is also a winner-take-all added entry level of $200 for the heaviest overall bluefish. Scales action will take

place every evening at Bahia Marina on 22nd Street in Ocean City from 3:30 until 7:30 p.m. This will be the first fishing tournament of the OC season thanks to the cancellation of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s Memorial Day Tournament. Remember, for up to date fishing reports check out my Daily Angle every night at www.FishinOC.com and if you’d like to be featured there or here in The Dispatch you can email photos of your catch along with pertinent info to info@fishinoc.com.

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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BERLIN – Registration is now open for the 2022 Summer Classic Pickleball Tournament, scheduled June 11-12 at the Ocean Pines Racquet Center.

Pickleball Club Secretary Julie Woulfe said the event is a double elimination tournament set across several skill levels. The event this year is exclusive to Ocean Pines Pickleball Club members.

Men’s and women’s doubles matches are scheduled on Saturday, June 11, and mixed doubles matches are scheduled on Sunday, June 12.

Play starts at 8 a.m.

“Medals will be awarded to winners at every level of play, and an engraved plaque will also be hung in the clubhouse showing all the 2022 winners,” Woulfe said.

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Entry is $10 per player for one event or $15 for two events, and the registration deadline is June 1.

To sign up, download the registration form at www.oceanpines,org and follow the instructions. Make checks payable to OPPC, and mail the check and completed form to Patty Felix, 323 Piedmont Court, Ocean Pines, Md. 21811.

“Pickleball has been such a hit in Ocean Pines, with thousands of players coming to our courts each year – it's just exploding,” she said. “This is the fastest growing sport in the county and, if you want to see what it’s all about and how much fun it is, please stop by and check out the courts.”

The Ocean Pines Racquet Center is on 11443 Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines.

BERLIN – The Pine'eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines will host several new and returning programs this summer, including children's craft workshops and the return of the Indoor/Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival.

The Craft Club will host free children’s craft workshops throughout the summer at the Artisan Gift Shop in White Horse Park, starting on Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

On June 4, a tent will be set up on the side of the shop, where children can make a keychain with the help of the volunteers from the Pine’eer Craft Club.

The club will supply all materials, and each child will leave with a gift perfect for Father’s Day or a summer birthday.

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The design includes a cork, so the keychain may have the potential to float.

The Craft Club will announce future projects at a later date.

The 44th annual Indoor/Outdoor Arts Craft & Artisan Festival is scheduled on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center.

Admission is free and crafters will come locally and from neighboring states to display and sell handcrafted items including jewelry, decorated items, handprinted decor, stitchery and more.

For information on obtaining a booth and selling handmade items during the event, contact Jane Wolnik at j.wolnik63@gmail.com.

The Craft Club is always looking for new crafters. For information on selling items in the Artisan Gift Shop, contact Craft Club President Sharon Puser at opcraftclub@aol.com.

All new crafters must go through a juried process. When items sell, part of the proceeds go back to the community in the form of donations.

To date, the Craft Club has donated more than $175,000 to the Police and Fire departments, Recreation and Parks Department, free Summer Concerts in the Park, Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation, and more.

The Artisan Gift Shop, in White Horse Park next to the Farmer's Market and across from the Administration Building on 239 Ocean Parkway, is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Worcester County Holding Job Fair

SNOW HILL – Worcester County Human Resources will host a job fair on June 16 in the Worcester County Government Center’s third floor training room in Snow Hill from noon-3 p.m.

Those seeking rewarding careers in a welcoming, team-centered environment are invited to attend.

Meet with professionals from human resources and other departments to discuss career options. Computers will be available for job seekers to complete and submit applications onsite. Worcester County Government offers full benefits for fulltime employees, career advancement opportunities, and membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.

For a complete list of job opportunities, visit https://worcesterhr.co.worcester.md.us/.

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Berlin Fire Company/EMS is accepting application packets for three full time with benefits Maryland EMT/Firefighter I position. Requires Class B noncommercial drivers license or ability to obtain within six months from date of hire. Submit resume, copy of driver's license, three year non-certified driving record, copies of all fire and EMS certifications and training by Wednesday, June 15th at 2:00 pm to: Berlin Fire Company EMS ATTN: Employment, P.O. Box 382, Berlin, MD 21811 No phone calls or visits to the station. All questions will be answered during the interview process.

Also accepting resumes with copies of certifications to update our part-time/on-call/as-needed paramedic and EMT lists. Please mail to same address as above.

Please use USPS Express or Priority Mail so you can track your application packet to ensure timely delivery.

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

Sunset Island, Ocean City, MD Come Join Our Team in a Friendly, TeamOriented Environment at the Beach, in a Beautiful Bayside Community, with Stunning Water Views, in Ocean City, MD. Now Hiring - Clubhouse / Pool Attendants Part-Time up to 15-40 hours. Seasonal Employment. Excellent people skills are a must, and you must be able to work mornings, nights, and weekends. 5 and 8 hour shifts available. Start dates in May and the position runs through October 1st.

Send resume to Olivia.Smith@casinc.biz or fax 410-520-0398.

Worcester County Health Department Come Join Our Team!

We are currently seeking a quick learner who enjoys working in a fast paced & team oriented environment in Snow Hill!

PERSONNEL ASSOCIATE I- The main purpose of this Full Time, Contractual Position is to support and assist with recruitment activities for the Worcester County Health Department. This position will also perform a variety of human resources tasks covering a broad range of general functions as directed, with the strictest level of confidentiality.

Background check required.

APPLY ONLINE at www.jobapscloud.com/md

by June 6, 2022.

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 410-6321100 ext. 1221.

Currently Hiring Manpower For:

Carpenter | Laborer | Painters Stucco & EIFS Mechanics Concrete Work o Experience preferred. o Tools, transportation & valid driver’s license are a plus. o Excellent pay and a competitive benefits package available.

Please Apply Online: https://www.allstatesconst.com/delmarva-renovations-careers

Or Contact Our Office at 410-352-9800 SEASONAL OC HOTEL NOW HIRING FOR:

Seasonal

Maintenance Employee

6 Days/Week 3pm-10pm Experienced Only Need Apply.

Must have valid Driv. Lic.

Call Seahawk Motel

410-250-3191

THUNDERBIRD BEACH MOTEL NOW HIRING FULL TIME DAY HOUSEKEEPING PART TIME NIGHT AUDITOR APPLY IN PERSON Monday-Friday 9am-3pm Thunderbird Beach Motel 32nd Street, Ocean City

THE SPINNAKER NOW HIRING FULL-TIME: NIGHT LAUNDRY DAYTIME HOUSEKEEPING STAFF APPLY IN PERSON 1800 Baltimore Avenue Monday-Friday 10am-3pm

ENGLISH TEACHER Worcester Preparatory School is located in beautiful Berlin, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The school is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school serving over 500 students in grades PK -12. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Upper School English Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year.

This vibrant individual will have a strong education background and be capable of teaching the highest levels of high school English. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in English, successful classroom experience, and the ability to participate in other areas of school life are requirements forth is position. Advanced Placement experience and advanced degree would be desirable.

Interested candidates should mail or email resume with cover letter to: Linda Watson, Director of Human Resources, 508 South Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811 or lwatson@worcesterprep.org

INDIAN RIVER MARINA IS NOW HIRING! •FUEL DOCK •DOCK HANDS •RAMP ATTENDANTS •BOATYARD •NIGHTWATCH •MAINTENANCE •SHIP STORE CLERK •GENERAL CLERICAL (SEASONAL YEAR ROUND)

Apply Online at delawarestatejobs.com For additional information, please contact the Marina office at 302.227.3071 AA/EOE

HANDYMAN

Small 10 unit OC property looking for Year Round “on call” person for minor work in plumbing, elec., carpentry, drywall, painting & property. maintenance as needed. Please call: 301-228-9510, Ext. 301

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The Dispatch Classifieds $15/Week for Minimum of Five Lines • $2 Thereafter Per Line Display Classified Ads: $20/Week Per Column Inch (Contract Discounts Available) Deadline for Insertions, Cancellations & Payment is 3pm Tuesday Pre-Payment is Required. We Accept Visa & MasterCard CUSTODIAL STAFF

Yellowfins Selbyville

EXPERIENCED LINE COOK Competitive Pay Call: 302-436-0122 Email: jayyellowfins@gmail.com

NOW HIRING!

PAYING TOP DOLLAR! •LINE COOKS •FOOD RUNNER •SERVERS •BARBACK Please apply in person.

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

WEST OC’S MOST FUN PLACE TO WORK AND MAKE $$$$

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

We are currently looking for Part Time custodial employees.

Hours are 3:30pm-6:30pm. Monday through Friday.

Apply to Linda Watson at lwatson@worcesterprep.org or mail application to Linda Watson 508 S Main St Berlin, MD 21811.

HELP WANTED

Position will be responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the travel lift and forklifts. Duties will include the operation and maintenance of the marine travel lift, proper boat docking and large forklift operation plus daily supervision of the boatyard staff.

Call Matt at 302-593-4141 or email

MARINA TRAVEL LIFT OPERATOR

Apply online at delawarestatejobs.com

For further assistance, you may contact us by phone at 302.739.5458 or email at jobs@delaware.gov

Technicians- Call Matt – 302-344-9846 Exc. Pay & Benefits !!

Locations in Long Neck, Ocean View & Ocean Pines

PT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

P/T Administrative Assistant Wanted Large OC Condo Association is looking for a part time person to assist the on-site Manager.

8:30am to 5:00pm, three days per week, Monday-Friday Days must be flexible to the Manager’s schedule Please fax resumes to (410) 723-0676 or email to dwilson@legumnorman.com

CARPENTERS & CARPENTERS HELPERS

Automotive Service AdvisorsUp to $30.00 Hr

Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Call Matt at 302-344-9846

Locations in Ocean View, Long Neck and Ocean Pines.

Must have:

NOW HIRING FULL TIME •COOK •DRIVER Call Pam at 410-726-7061 Or Apply Within at 56th Street

thesterlingtavern@gmail.com

How will I find it Among the broken pieces, Faith, then forgiveness?

We are part of a large automotive group with parts stores, service centers and a used car dealership.Fast paced, energetic atmosphere with advancement opportunities!

We are now taking applications for:

EXCELLENT PAY Earn UP TO $30.00 / Hour!!!!!!!!!!!

Line Cooks Prep Cooks Host/Hostess

CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN/

Now Hiring For:

AUTOMOTIVE GREAT-GREAT-GREAT OPPORTUNITIES!!!!

Full Service Automotive Center has openings for Service Advisors.

Fast paced, energetic atmosphere with plenty of advancement opportunities.

We offer many benefits, including company matched retirement plan, employee discounts, friends and family discounts, Health insurance reimbursement and more.

ROOMMATE

Tools, Transportation, Driver’s License Exp. Required!

PATTERSON & SONS BUILDERS

Call 410-641-9530 Follow Us On Facebook Instragram & Twitter

ROOM RENTAL: Taking applications for Summer rental in nice WOC home. Priv. BA, util’s inc’l.

Must be employed. 1 person only. $225/wk. 443-614-3185. Inquire 6am-5pm only, please.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ROOM(S) FOR RENT: Seeking Roommate(s). YR or Seasonal.

Non smoking, pets welcome. Single Family Home, 94th St. area.

Call/text for more info. 410-7265200.(Job inhibits phone calls, text if can’t reach by calls).

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The Dispatch Legal Notices LEGAL RATES Legal advertising rate is $7 per column inch.

The deadline for all legal advertising is Tuesday at noon.

For more information call 410-641-4563 or fax 410-641-0966.

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One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 05-20, 05-27, 06-03

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19226

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NOTICE IS GIVEN that the REGISTER OF WILLS of DELAWARE, PA, appointed TRACY CHRISTINE ADAMIEC, 14300 NORTH COUNTY ROAD, WELLINGTON, CO 80549, as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE of the Estate of JEAN K. ADAMIEC, AKA: JEAN M. ADAMIEC, who died on NOVEMBER 21, 2021, domiciled in PENNSYLVANIA, AMERICA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is ASIM HUMAYUN, ESQ., whose address is 200 A. MONROE STREET, SUITE 215, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following MARYLAND counties: WORCESTER COUNTY. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 20, 2022 TRACY CHRISTINE ADAMIEC Foreign Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House

LINDSEY A. WEST ESQ. WEST AND WEST, P.A. 12 WILLIAM STREET BERLIN, MD 21811 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19158 To all persons interested in the estate of DONALD CARL PACE SR., ESTATE NO. 19158. Notice is given that NANCY L. BROWN, 3405 PLEASANT PLAINS DRIVE, REISTERSTOWN, MD 21136, was on MAY 17, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of DONALD CARL PACE SR., who died on DECEMBER 08, 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 17TH day of NOVEMBER, 2022.

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

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

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

forceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 20, 2022 NANCY L. BROWN 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 05-20, 05-27, 06-03

CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 Email: classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com Mail: P.O. Box 467, Berlin MD 21811 (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 27, 2022

Second Insertion TARA K. FRAME, ESQ. FRAME AND FRAME, LLC. 8562 FORT SMALLWOOD ROAD PASADENA, MD 21122 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19239 To all persons interested in the estate of CATHERINE JERRELL, ESTATE NO. 19239. Notice is given that OLIVIA JERRELL, 243 CARVEL ROAD, PASADENA, MD 21122, was on MAY 23, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of CATHERINE JERRELL, who died on FEBRUARY 28, 2020, 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 23rd day of NOVEMBER, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or

OLIVIA JERRELL 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 05-27, 06-03, 06-10

Second Insertion NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 14641 To all persons interested in the estate of LOLA E. HANDY, ESTATE NO. 14641. Notice is given that ALBIN A. HANDY, 7943 E. SHIRE DRIVE, BERLIN, MD 21811, was on MAY 18, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of LOLA E. HANDY, who died on APRIL 15, 2012, without a will. There was a prior small estate proceeding.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 18th day of NOVEMBER, 2022.

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

sentative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; 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 27, 2022 ALBIN A. HANDY 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 05-27, 06-03, 06-10

Second Insertion NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19232 To all persons interested in the estate of SHIRLEY M. DAVIS, AKA: SHIRLEY MARY DAVIS, SHIRLEY MAY DAVIS, ESTATE NO. 19232. Notice is given that CRYSTAL DAVIS, P.O. BOX 680, BERLIN, MD 21811, was on MAY 17, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of SHIRLEY M. DAVIS, who died on JULY 05, 2020, 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 17TH day of NOVEMBER, 2022.

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 27, 2022 CRYSTAL DAVIS Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 05-27, 06-03, 06-10

Second Insertion NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19231 To all persons interested in the estate of DOLORES CONLIN EGGERT, ESTATE NO. 19231. Notice is given that CHRISTOPHER LOWELL EGGERT, 3671 SAMANTHA’S WAY, HUNTINGTOWN, MD 20639 AND MARTHA E. MCWATTTERS, 6313 ROCKWELL ROAD, BURKE, VA 22015, was on MAY 19, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of DOLORES CONLIN EGGERT, who died

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The Dispatch Legal Notices LEGAL RATES Legal advertising rate is $7 per column inch.

The deadline for all legal advertising is Tuesday at noon.

For more information call 410-641-4563 or fax 410-641-0966. on MAY 11, 2022, 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 19TH day of NOVEMBER, 2022.

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 27, 2022 CHRISTOPHER LOWELL EGGERT MARTHA E. MCWATTERS 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 05-27, 06-03, 06-10

Second Insertion JOHN B. ROBINS, IV, ESQ. ROBINS & ROBINS, PA 128 EAST MAIN STREET PO BOX 506 SALISBURY, MD 218030506 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19236 To all persons interested in the estate of JOSEPH L. ZORBACH, JR. , ESTATE NO. 19236. Notice is given that ROBYN F. BOSLEY, 12845 FOX RIDGE COURT, BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813, was on MAY 20, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JOSEPH L. ZORBACH, JR. , who died on APRIL 26, 2022, 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 20TH day of NOVEMBER, 2022.

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 27, 2022 ROBYN F. BOSLEY 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 05-27, 06-03, 06-10

Second Insertion PUBLIC NOTICE

32707 Lighthouse LLC, Petitioner vs.

Donna M. Wilkerson, Respondent (Civil Action No.: S22M-04-023 MHC) Petition to Compel Satisfaction of Mortgage ORDER FOR RULE TO SHOW CAUSE On the foregoing Petition to Compel Satisfaction of a Mortgage, it is this 17th day of May, 2022, ORDERED, that a Rule to Show Cause be issued, requiring Donna M. Wilkerson to appear in the Superior Court of the State of Delaware for Sussex County at 1 The Circle, Suite 2, Georgetown, DE 19947 and answer the Petition on the 1st day of July, 2022, at 11:00 am, to show cause why the Mortgage granted by Gary V. Coates and Lillian Coates and recorded at Book 1286, Page 113 at the Sussex County Recorder of Deeds should not be marked satisfied on the record.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 27, 2022

4x 05-27, 06-03, 06-10, 06-17

Second Insertion Request for Proposals Adolescent Clubhouse Worcester County Health Department The Worcester County Local Behavioral Health Authority (WCLBHA), an agency of the Worcester County Health Department, is seeking proposals for the purpose of developing and operating an Adolescent Clubhouse in Worcester County, Maryland. It is desired for services to be incorporated in multiple locations and/or virtual services for youth who cannot access the physical location.

Locations must be an easily accessible, clean and welcoming public space,

CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 Email: classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com Mail: P.O. Box 467, Berlin MD 21811 that will serve adolescents ages 12 - 17 (or up to age 18 if youth is still in high school) at risk for and recovering from a substance use disorder. The Adolescent Clubhouse will allow adolescents to assemble with their peers, in a safe and supportive alcohol and substance free environment that promotes recovery. The Adolescent Clubhouse will honor and respect all diverse pathways to recovery and promote person-centered and peer-based services.

Karen.Waggoner1@maryland.gov to request being added to the virtual invitation.

All contact regarding this Request for Proposals (RFP) should be directed to Karen Waggoner at 410-632-1100, Ext. 1146 or karen.wagg o n e r 1 @ m a r y l a n d . g o v.

Thank you for your interest.

The services offered should include, but not be limited to, vocational and educational training, self-care and social skills development, peer recovery support, age and developmentally appropriate recovery support groups, resource linkage, volunteer and service opportunities, recovery related workshops and family engagement events.

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The clubhouse shall employee a Young Adult Peer Recovery Support Specialist (YAPRSS) who will engage with youth at the Adolescent Clubhouse in an effort to improve hope and optimism, support symptom reduction, increase self-esteem, build overall health and wellness, reduce workplace stigma surrounding substance use and co-occurring mental and opioid use disorders, and to inform non-peer staff about recovery from a youth perspective.

Proposals will be accepted by the Office of the County Commissioners until Monday, June 27, 2022 at 1:00 PM. One (1) original, and five (5) copies should be in a sealed envelope marked “Worcester ACH” in the lower left corner of the envelope addressed and mailed or hand carried to: Office of the County Commissioners ATTN: Mr. Joseph Parker, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Worcester County Government Center One West Market Street, Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 A pre-proposal conference will be held virtually through Google Meets, on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 1:00pm. The Google Meets links is: meet.google.com/jzo-jyecgnm. You can also contact Karen Waggoner at

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 27, 2022 2x 05-27, 06-03

NOTICE TO HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS INVITATION TO BID Housing Rehabilitation Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for rehabilitation work to be performed on a single-family home located in the Snow Hill area of Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractors. Packages may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street- Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us under the “Bids'' drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail.

The projects are proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and are thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022, in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked"Housing Rehabilitation Bid -June 13 -Berlin" in the lower left-hand comer.

Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the bids, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and

technicalities therein, and to take whatever bids they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate.

All inquiries regarding the bid specifications shall be directed to the Housing Program Inspector, Dave Walter, at 410-603-4096. All other inquiries shall be directed to Davida Washington, at 410632-1200, ext.1171.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 27, 2022 2x 05-27, 06-03

Second Insertion NOTICE TO HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS INVITATION TO BID Housing Rehabilitation Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for rehabilitation work to be performed on a single-family home located in the Snow Hill area of Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractors. Packages may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street- Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us under the "Bids" drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail.

The projects are proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and are thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022,1,.in the Office of the County Commission-

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The Dispatch Classifieds CONTACT INFORMATION $15/Week for Minimum of Five Lines • $2 Thereafter Per Line Display Classified Ads: $20/Week Per Column Inch Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 Deadline for Insertions, Cancellations & Payment is 3pm Tuesday Email: classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com Pre-Payment is Required. We Accept Visa & MasterCard Mail: P.O. Box 467, Berlin MD 21811 ers at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Housing Rehabilitation Bid HVAC-June 13 Berlin" in the lower left-hand comer. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the bids, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bids they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate.

All inquiries regarding the bid specifications shall be directed to the Housing Program Inspector, Dave Walter, at 410-603-4096. All other inquiries shall be directed to Davida Washington. at 410632-1200, ext. 1171.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 27, 2022 2x 05-27, 06-03

Second Insertion NOTICE TO BIDDERS Worcester County Commissioners Worcester County, Maryland Worcester County Harbor-Proposed Marine Repairs The County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland are currently soliciting bids for construction services for the West Ocean City Commercial Harbor bulkhead replacement project.

This project consists of construction for 828+- linear feet of bulkhead, 8 finger piers with bumper piles, and the governors dock with bumper piles. Interested contractors are encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at the West Ocean City Commercial Harbor located at 12826 Sunset Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842.

Last day for bid questions shall be noon Thursday, June 16, 2022. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 in the Office of the County Commissioners, at

Room 1103 -Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Worcester County Harbor-Propose Marine Repairs" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Worcester County Recreation and Parks Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the proposal, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all proposals, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever proposal they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best proposal, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of subcontractors being considered, previous experience of subcontractors with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. Bid documents are available by contacting the Worcester County Recreation and Parks Department at 410-632-2144 x2521 or by email at jstephens@co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 27, 2022 2x 05-27, 06-03

Second Insertion COATES, COATES & COATES, P.A. RAYMOND D. COATES, JR. ESQ. 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19240 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the CLERK OF COURT of FAIRFAX, VA, appointed GARRETT FRANKLIN JAGTIANI, 2848 STUART DRIVE, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042, as the EXECUTOR of the Estate of REBECCA DIANE HALL JAGTIANI, who died on JANUARY 31, 2022, domiciled in VIRGINIA, AMERICA.

The Maryland resident agent for service of process is RAYMOND D. COATES, JR., ESQ., whose address is 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 300, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following MARYLAND counties: WORCESTER COUNTY. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 27, 2022 GARRETT FRANKLIN JAGTIANI Foreign 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 05-27, 06-03, 6-10

First Insertion THOMAS J. MALONEY, ESQ. COCKEY, BRENNAN & MALONEY, PC 313 LEMON HILL LANE SALISBURY, MD 21801 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19243 To all persons interested in the estate of JOANN HOWELL, ESTATE NO. 19243. Notice is given that PAUL FRANCIS ZI-

OLKOWSKI,31189 CHARLES BARNES ROAD, WESTOVER, MD 21871, was on MAY 26, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JOANN HOWELL, who died on FEBRUARY 01, 2022, without a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 26TH day of NOVEMBER, 2022.

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 03, 2022 PAUL FRANCIS ZIOLKOWSKI 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 06-03, 06-10, 6-17

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Page 61 COATES, COATES, & COATES 204 WEST STREET PO BOX 29 SNOW HILL, MD 21863

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19233

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19247

To all persons interested in the estate of WILLIAM M. ATKINS, III, ESTATE NO. 19233. Notice is given that JOHN E.B. ATKINS, 74 HEMLOCK DRIVE, HANOVER, PA 17331, was on MAY 25, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of WILLIAM M. ATKINS, III, who died on MAY 09, 2022 without a will.

To all persons interested in the estate of MARGARET E. BAKER, AKA: MARGARET ELOISE BAKER, ESTATE NO. 19247. Notice is given that ZANDERLEE BAKER, JR., 107 SHOWELL STREET, BERLIN, MD 21811, was on MAY 26, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of MARGARET E. BAKER, who died on JANUARY 20, 2022, without a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 26TH day of NOVEMBER, 2022.

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 03, 2022 ZANDER LEE BAKER, JR. Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 06-03, 06-10, 6-17

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

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

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

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 03, 2022 JOHN E.B. ATKINS 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 1x 06-03

First Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307

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June 3, 2022 TIMESHARES SOLD: BC = BAY CLUB TIME SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. PCP = PALMETTO COAST PROPERTIES, LLC CONDO- TIME MINIUM INTERUNIT VAL

CONTACT INFORMATION $15/Week for Minimum of Five Lines • $2 Thereafter Per Line Display Classified Ads: $20/Week Per Column Inch Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 Deadline for Insertions, Cancellations & Payment is 3pm Tuesday Email: classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com Pre-Payment is Required. We Accept Visa & MasterCard Mail: P.O. Box 467, Berlin MD 21811 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000161 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-3307 Plaintiff vs.

NORMAN ELLIS, ET AL. Defendants ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 31st day of MAY, 2022, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings,made and reported by Ayrika Fletcher, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 5th day of July, 2022 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 28th day of June, 2022 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 interval: TIMESHARES SOLD: BC = BAY CLUB TIME SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. DBC: DLEMARVA BEACH CLUB, LLC CONDO- TIME MINIUM INTERUNIT VAL 201 201 201 201 201 201 201 201 201 201 201 201 201 201 201

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$50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $250.00 $200.00 $4,000.00 $100.00 $60.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00

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Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 03, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 06-03, 06-10, 06-17

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First Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000184 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-3307 Plaintiff vs.

LOUISE MULL, ET AL. Defendants ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 31st day of MAY, 2022, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings,made and reported by Ayrika Fletcher, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 5th day of July, 2022 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 28th day of JUNE, 2022 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 interval: TIMESHARES SOLD: BC = BAY CLUB TIME SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. DBC: DLEMARVA BEACH CLUB, LLC CONDO- TIME PRICE MINIUM INTERUNIT VAL 312 312 312 401 401 401 401

24 25 39 1 4 8 10

PURCHASER

$4000.00 DBC $3750.00 D.DEVITO $50.00 BC $60.00 DBC $50.00 BC $60.00 DBC $50.00 BC

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 03, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court

First Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000191 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-3307 Plaintiff vs.

REGINALD W. STALLING, ET AL. Defendants ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 31st day of MAY, 2022, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings,made and reported by Ayrika Fletcher, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 5th day of July, 2022 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 28th day of June, 2022 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 interval: TIMESHARES SOLD: BC = BAY CLUB TIME SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. LJCH = LEMONJUICE CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC CONDO- TIME MINIUM INTERVAL UNIT 401 401 401 401 401 401

12 13 16 17 31 36

401 401 401 401 402

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PURCHASER

$50.00 BC $50.00 BC $50.00 BC $50.00 BC $5500.00 LJCH $100.00 ROBERTSAUER $50.00 BC $50.00 BC $50.00 BC $50.00 BC $50.00 BC

CONDO- TIME MINIUM INTERUNIT VAL 402 402 402 402 402 402 402 402

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$50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00

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Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 03, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 06-03, 06-10, 06-17

First Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000194 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-3307 Plaintiff vs.

DODD FANALE, ET AL. Defendants ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 31st day of MAY, 2022, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings,made and reported by Ayrika Fletcher, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 5th day of July, 2022 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 28th day of June, 2022 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 interval:

402 402 402 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 404 404 404 404 404 404 405 405 405

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$100.00 $50.00 $100.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00

PCP BC PCP BC BC BC BC PCP PCP PCP BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 03, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 06-03, 06-10, 06-17

First Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000181 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-3307 Plaintiff vs.

OTTO A. SILVA, ET AL. Defendants ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 31st day of MAY, 2022, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings,made and reported by Ayrika Fletcher, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 5th day of July, 2022 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 28th day of June, 2022 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 interval: TIMESHARES SOLD: BC = BAY CLUB TIME SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. LJCH = LEMONJUICE CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC CONDO- TIME MINIUM INTERUNIT VAL 305 306 306 306 306 306 306 306 306 306 306 306 307

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BC $50.00 BC $50.00 BC $50.00 BC $50.00 BC $50.00 BC $50.00 $3500.00 LJCH $2000.00 LJCH BC $50.00 BC $50.00 BC $50.00 BC $50.00 $5100.00 MICHAEL S.ZORICH

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 03, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 06-03, 06-10, 06-17

First Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000200 BORDERLINKS I TIME INTERVAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC 11029 Cathell Road Berlin, Maryland 21811 Plaintiff vs.

PAUL COLLINS, ET AL. Defendants ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 31st day of MAY, 2022, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings,made and reported by Ayrika Fletcher, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 5th day of July, 2022 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 28th day of June, 2022 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 interval: TIMESHARES SOLD: BTIOA = BORDERLINKS I

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The Dispatch Classifieds CONTACT INFORMATION $15/Week for Minimum of Five Lines • $2 Thereafter Per Line Display Classified Ads: $20/Week Per Column Inch Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 Deadline for Insertions, Cancellations & Payment is 3pm Tuesday Email: classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com Pre-Payment is Required. We Accept Visa & MasterCard Mail: P.O. Box 467, Berlin MD 21811 TIME INTERVAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

cessive weeks, before the 28th day of June, 2022

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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 interval:

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First Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000206 VILLAS OF OCEAN PINES BORDERLINKS TIMESHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. I 1029 Cathell Road Berlin, Maryland 2I8II Plaintiff vs.

MILTON HELLMAN, ET AL. Defendants ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 31st day of MAY, 2022, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings,made and reported by Ayrika Fletcher, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 5th day of July, 2022 provided a copy of this Order be inserted in some daily newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three suc-

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First Insertion NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19212 To all persons interested in the estate of ALICE JEAN JONES, ESTATE NO. 19212.

HOLLIE ANNE SCOPA, 22 HEROLD ROAD, W. PEABODY, MA 01960 and PAMELA B. WALTERS, 350 WILSON ROAD, HUNTINGTOWN, MD 20639, were on MAY 20, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of ALICE JEAN JONES, who died on JANUARY 17, 2022, 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 20TH day of NOVEMBER, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the un-

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 03, 2022 HOLLIE ANNE SCOPA PAMELA B. WALTERS 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 06-03, 06-10, 6-17

First Insertion NOTICE TO HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS INVITATION TO BID Housing Rehabilitation Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for rehabilitation work to be performed on a single-family home located in the Snow Hill area of Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractors. Packages may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103,

Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us under the "Bids" drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail.

The projects are proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and are thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022, in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Housing Rehabilitation Bid-June 13 -Snow Hill" in the lower left-hand corner. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the bids, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bids they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate.

All inquiries regarding the bid specifications shall be directed to the Housing Program Inspector, Dave Walter, at 410-603-4096. All other inquiries shall be directed to Davida Washington, at 410632-1200, ext.

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First Insertion NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING WEST SIDE OF DOWNS ROAD AND NORTH SIDE OF WORCESTER HIGHWAY (US 113) NORTHEAST OF NEWARK

Page 63 FOURTH TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 434 has been filed

by Hugh Cropper, IV on behalf of Raynes Land Holdings LLC, property owner, for an amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change approximately 105.12 acres of land located on the west side of Downs Road and the north side of Worcester Highway (US 113), northeast of Newark in the Fourth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from A-1 Agricultural District to A-2 Agricultural District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application. Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1-114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 21st, 2022 AT 10:30 AM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ OFFICE ROOM 1101 GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 At said public hearing the County Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 434 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve, or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance. Maps of the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 434 and the Planning Commission’s recommendation, which will be entered into record at the public hearing, are on file and available to view electronically by contacting the Department of Development, Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. (except holidays), at (410) 632-1200 as well as at www.co.worcester.md.us.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 03, 2022 2x 6-03, 6-10

First Insertion NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 22-11 PUBLIC SAFETY AMENDMENT FOR SCHOOL BUS MONITORING SYSTEMS WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-11 (Public Safety – School Bus Monitoring Systems) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom, and Purnell on May 17th, 2022.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: A legislative bill authorizing the use of school bus monitoring cameras pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, Transportation § 10706.1(c). Enacted by the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland, that Title PS7 (Law Enforcement Officers) of the Public Safety Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland is amended to add the following provisions: Title PS7, Law Enforcement Officers, Subtitle II, School Bus Monitoring System, § PS 7-201. School Bus Monitoring System: The use of a school bus monitoring system consistent with the Annotated Code of Maryland is authorized. This Bill will take effect 45 days from the date of its passage.

The Commissioners will hold a: PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 10:40 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted for public inspection on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103. Additionally, a full copy of the bill is posted on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 03, 2022 2x 6-03, 6-10

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STUDENTS In The News Worcester Preparatory School fourth grade students placed as semi-finalists and a state finalist in the “If I Were Mayor” essay contest sponsored by The Maryland Municipal League. Lea Jaoude, center, was named the District 1 finalist in the statewide (11 total districts) essay contest. She was honored with the other 10 finalists at the Maryland State House. Anna French, left, and Estelle Damouni, right, also placed as semi-finalists (one of three in the district). All three students are part of Erin Shimko’s class.

Worcester Preparatory School handed out its Middle School Spring Sports Awards at the end of the season. Pictured, standing in the back from left, are Beckett Green, most improved player; Ansh Batra, MVP; and Dawson Davis, Coach’s Award. Front, from left, are Cora Conway, most improved player; Caitlin Shimko, MVP; and Anisha Batra, Coach’s Award.

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Last week, Worcester Preparatory School’s pre-kindergarten class conducted a series of experiments with eggs being the key ingredients. Both experiments resulted in a great day full of fun, all while students learned about the force behind gravity. Pictured, front from left, are Camila Prosser, Caroline McCready, Natalie Gjikuria, Sienna Fawcett and Harper Zervakos; second row, from left, Savannah Baker, Parker Moreland, Sloane Dalen, Romie Crevecoeur, Anna Harrison, Claire Leiner, Ellie Tunis and Victoria Gonokhina; and top, Christian Williams, Ilya Buinovskis, Dylan Brandt, Henry Leslie, Thomas Kozakiewicz and Jack Farr.

Below, students Dylan Brandt and Romie Crevecoeur prepare to drop eggs in their hand-crafted parachutes to see if the egg will break. Bottom, teacher Kim Zaccagnini preps student Natalie Gjikuria to take a whack at the pie pan for the egg to fall into the glass of water.

In partnership with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, fourth grade students at Ocean City Elementary School have been participating in the environmental education program, "Living Local". A variety of soil samples were brought in for students to evaluate as they explored how runoff and farming practices in our local watershed affect soil quality.

Barb Barga from the University of Maryland 4H program recently visited the first-grade classes at Ocean City Elementary to teach them about keeping local water systems clean. The students participated in a play titled, “Who Polluted the River?” The lesson was centered around Earth Day and how we can help to keep the environment clean. Pictured above is Joey Coleman from Lauren Truitt’s class.

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In The News

Worcester Prep last week honored its spring sports award winners. Pictured seated, from left, are Graham McCabe, Aleksey Klimmins and Riley Schoch. Pictured standing, from left, are Griffin Jones, Brice Richins and Jarrett Sofronski.

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MANAGING EDITOR

Worcester Prep honored its female spring sports award winners. Pictured seated, from left, are Natasha Richter, Sumira Sehgal and Ava Nally. Pictured standing, from left, are Emma Zajdel and Caitlin Williams. Not pictured is Myranda Beebe.

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Seahawks Fall To Chopticon In State Semis

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity softball team’s amazing run ended last week with a loss in the state 3A region semifinals.

The Seahawks were amazing all year, going 17-2 in the regular season including wins in their last 11 games. The Decatur girls opened their 3A-South regional tournament with a 10-0 win over Arundel in the semifinals, followed by a narrow 3-2 win over Crofton in the region championship.

It was the first state regional championship for the Seahawks since 1991. In the 3-2 win over Crofton in the region

title game, host Decatur scored two runs in the second to take an early lead.

Crofton tied the game at 2-2 with solo runs in the fourth and fifth innings.

Decatur took the lead again with a home run by Ryleigh Smith in the bottom of the sixth and the Seahawks closed out Crofton in the top of the seventh. Skylar Griffin pitched a complete game in the region championship game while striking out 14 in seven innings.

In the state 3A quarterfinals, the Seahawks easily got by Franklin with a 7-0 win. However, Decatur ran into a juggernaut in the state 3A semifinals, falling to Chopticon, 14-0. The loss did not tarnish a remarkable season for the Seahawks, who finished with an overall 20-3 record.

BERLIN – Worcester Prep last week announced the school’s award winners from the highly successful spring sports season.

The Worcester Prep boys’ varsity lacrosse team won the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) championship. Named Most Valuable Player of the team was Brice Richins. The Coach’s Award went to Griffin Jones, while Jarrett Sofronski was named the team’s Most Improved Player.

Worcester’s girls’ varsity lacrosse

team reached the ESIAC championship game before bowing out. Named Most Valuable Player was Myranda Beebe.

Caitlin Williams won the Coach’s Award, while Emma Zajdel was named Most Improved.

Worcester Prep’s boys’ and girls’ varsity tennis teams also won their respective ESIAC championships. From the boys’ team, Aleksey Klimmins earned MVP honors. Graham McCabe earned the Coach’s Award, while Riley Schoch was named Most Improved. From the girls’ team, MVP honors went to Sumira Sehgal, while the Coach’s Award went to Natasha Richter and Ava Nally was named Most Improved.

Decatur’s Mielnik Finishes Second In States

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur standout pole vaulter Owen Mielnik finished second in the state championship meet last week.

Mielnik, who last month won the Bay-

side Conference championship at pole vault, advanced to the state 3A regional meet where he vaulted a personal best 14 feet to advance to the state 3A championship meet. In the state championships, Mielnik vaulted 13’6” to finish second overall, just behind Oakdale’s Samuel Starrs.

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OBITUARIES Christine Cropper Rayne BERLIN – Christine Cropper Rayne, age 94, passed away at her home in Berlin on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

Born in Bishopville, she was the daughter of the late Warren Cropper and Millie Timmons. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Timothy Rayne, Sr., and a brother, Elisah CropCHRISTINE per. She is survived by RAYNE her son, William Timothy Rayne, Jr; brother, Elbridge Newt Cropper (Karen); and several nieces and nephews.

Christine attended Bishopville Elementary School through seventh grade and graduated from Buckingham “High School” in 1944, where she delivered the class “Farewell Address” as Senior Class President. Her first job was with Eagle Poultry in Frankford, Del. as a bookkeeper, where she worked until she married her high school sweetheart, William Timothy Rayne, Sr., and moved to Berlin. Christine then worked for Doris and Tom Taylor at the Treasure Chest until 1960 when she and her husband purchased Conley & Rayne from his father and it became what has been known ever since as Rayne’s Reef.

Christine joined Stevenson United Methodist Church and sang in the choir for several years under the direction of Mrs. Sue Powell, who was her music teacher in high school. She also played piano for the Berlin Lions Club, Madeline Brady and Rita Villani’s dance recitals, and Christmas programs at Buckingham School. She also sang in the Berlin Community Chorus for five years.

Christine was a member of several civic organizations, including 55 years in the Chamber of Commerce, of which she spent 13 years as treasurer, 17 years on the Berlin Planning and Zoning Commission, a Charter Member of The Berlin Heritage Foundation Calvin B. Taylor Museum, a Lifetime Member of the Peninsula Regional Medical Center Junior Board Auxiliary, a Charter Member of the Ocean City-Berlin “Quota Club”, 14 years as a Worcester County representative to Wor-Wic Foundation, 10 years as a Brownie Scout Leader, and five years on the Stephen Decatur High School Advisory Board, two of which she spent as chair.

Christine retired in 1996 at the age of 69 ½, after which she spent considerable time enjoying her summer home on Turville Creek and spending time with her friends and family.

A funeral service was held at Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 North Main Street, Berlin, Md. 21811, on Thursday, June 2, 2022. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Stevenson United Methodist Church Building Fund, 123 North Main St., Berlin, Md. 21811 or the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation, 9733 Health-

way Dr., Berlin, Md. 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Maurice Kenneth Shamer GLENWOOD – Maurice Kenneth Shamer (Ken) passed away on May 20,2022 at his family’s farm in Glenwood, Md. at the age of 89.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Helen Marie Shamer.

He is survived by his daughter, Holly Marie Farnella; grandsons Anthony Louis Farnella,Jr. and Dylan Thomas Farnella: and son-in-law Anthony Louis Farnella, Sr. Born in Baltimore to James and Bernandette Shamer, he was a graduate of Calvert Hall College and the University KEN SHAMER of Baltimore. He served honorably in the Army during the Korean War. He served as a Maryland State Trooper for 27 years earning the rank of Second Lieutenant. After retiring he joined the Ocean City Boardwalk tram service where he became a supervisor and worked for 18 years.

Ken loved his cars and his animals.

He was blunt, humorous and said exactly what he thought. Anyone who knew him knows what that means.

He will be dearly missed by many. Per his wishes there will not be a formal service held. His family will celebrate his life privately at home on what would have been his 90th birthday, June 13.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Kenille’s Kupboard, a non-profit in the Ocean City area that supplies pet food, supplies and resources to families struggling to keep their pets at home and out of the shelter. Kindly mail donations to P.O. Box 598, Ocean City, Md. 21843.

The group can also be reached via Facebook.

Elizabeth Jeanne O'Neill FRANKFORD – Elizabeth “Betty” Jeanne O'Neill, age 74, of Frankford, Del. died Saturday, May 28, 2022 at home.

She was born in Baltimore and was the daughter of the late Frederick and Shirley (Jones) Fischer.

Betty grew up in the Edmonson Village area of Baltimore City and attended St. Bernadine’s BETTY Parochial School. She O’NEILL attended and graduated from the Institute of Notre Dame (IND) in Baltimore City. Betty had been an administrative assistant with Howard County and Wicomico County before her retirement. She was a member of the Ocean City Elks Club and Queen of the Red Hats. She was a member of St. Luke/St. Andrew Catholic Church and

was a greeter and usher at St. Andrew Catholic Church during the summer months.

Betty is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Chase and Betsy Hall and husband Dave; her “first and last love,” Kenny Kuyawa; her three grandchildren, Riley, Brycen and Keira Hall; a sister, Christy Hitchens; her step-daughters, Nancy Peach and Barbara O’Neill; and step-grandchildren, Kole Peach and Sorcha, Marsali and Devlin Higgins-O’Neill.

She was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Chase Jr.

A viewing was held June 1 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, June 2 at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City with Father Paul Jennings officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Team Gleason Foundation, P.O. Box 24493, New Orleans, La. 70184 (teamgleason.org/donate) which assists people with ALS with the latest Equipment and Technology for their use.

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

OCEAN PINES – Candidates for county commissioner in District 5 and District 6 fielded questions from the public at a forum hosted by the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce last week.

Last Wednesday, the chamber invited Commissioner Chip Bertino and challenger Grant Helvey from District 5 and Commissioner Jim Bunting and challenger Richard Addis from District 6 to the Ocean Pines library to share their views with area residents. Candidates were asked to address topics like growth, the proposed sports complex and hurdles facing local businesses.

“Hopefully you’ll share what you heard tonight,” said Del. Wayne Hartman, who was among those in attendance and thanked the chamber for hosting the event and the candidates for participating. “I wish every seat in here was full.”

All four candidates expressed opposition to taxpayer funding being used for a sports complex. Addis said he was on the committee collecting signatures to bring the issue of whether the county should use bond funds for the project to referendum.

“We’re not against a sports complex, what we are against is the misuse of funds and the gross negligence that has been done to find an appropriate place,” he said.

Addis said nearby properties, some that were even larger than the proposed 95-acre site next to Stephen Decatur High School, were selling for far less than the $7.1 million the county plans to pay for the property under contract.

Helvey also said he was not opposed to a sports complex but rather the lack of planning. He said he’d watched as the three commissioners who’d voted against the purchase failed to receive answers to the questions they’d asked about the project.

“The Worcester County Commissioners voted to bond $11 million to build a sports complex with almost no planning whatsoever,” Helvey said.

He added that Berlin officials had not been consulted despite the fact that the town would see the most impact from the

The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce held a candidate forum last Wednesday at the Ocean Pines library. Above, commissioners Chip Bertino and Jim Bunting and challengers Grant Helvey and Richard Addis are pictured listening to the moderator’s questions.

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potential development.

Bunting and Bertino reiterated the concerns they’ve shared for years about the project.

“I’m not against a sports complex coming to Worcester County but I’m against Worcester County having anything to do with it financially, running or operating it,” Bunting said. “Quite frankly Worcester County couldn’t run a pie stand.”

He added the proposed location was a bad one and that the project would suit the southern end of Worcester County better.

Bertino said the questions he and Bunting had asked for the past six years remained unanswered.

“This has been forced through,” he said.

He added that a project this size should have involved more stakeholder input.

“This train has already left the station and if this referendum petition is successful, that’s not the end of the issue

because quite truthfully the majority of the commissioners could say we’re going to find a different funding source and we’re not going to go to the bond market we can take it from budget stabilization or fund balance,” Bertino said. “As worthy as the effort is for this particular petition quite truthfully it may not get the result the folks who are signing that petition would like.”

On the topic of development in general, Bunting told the audience he thought there was plenty already in the north end of the county.

“I think we’re just going above and beyond what we need,” he said. “You can’t get into Ocean City during the summer or during the winter. You have to have a reservation to go to dinner. Route 589 is backed up almost year-round.”

He said development needed to be in the southern portion of the county.

“I think you can reach a point with development, where they keep using the word economic development, where there’s no economics in it it’s just going

to cost you more money,” he said. “I think we need to take a close look at that.”

Bertino acknowledged that development paid taxes but agreed that northern Worcester had plenty already.

“Water and sewer, as unattractive as it may be to talk about or look at, certainly that plays a huge part in developing this county,” he said. “Right now most of our water and sewer infrastructure is in the northern part of the county…. If we are to look at increasing development around the county, we do need to make an investment in infrastructure. I think it’s proper for government to make an investment of that sort.”

He added that the county did need additional housing, particularly affordable housing, in the middle to southern sections of the county.

“We have teachers that can’t even live in our county because they can’t afford housing here,” he said.

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on its two main industries, agriculture and tourism.

“Down at the southern end, it’s not going to make sense to throw a Holiday Inn Express right in the center of Pocomoke in the middle of the cornfield because there’s nothing that people are going to stay there for yet,” he said. “But like you were saying, the sports complex could be down south and that could be an attraction, hopefully things could grow there.”

He said there was already a lot of farmland in Worcester.

“Agritourism is going to be something that will promote a lot of jobs here on Delmarva,” he said, adding that Bunting and Bertino had voted against the agritourism legislation that was eventually approved. “That would help spread and get people involved and staying down in those areas where they don’t have the big Holiday Inn Express. Up here in the north end we have Ocean City, I agree I don’t think it needs any more building.

Honestly, I think they’ve got enough. I think they could remove a few bars. We don’t need one on every corner.”

Helvey said what the county needed was rural development. He said government owned the majority of Worcester County’s more than 300,000 acres. He added that the county spent money purchasing development rights so properties couldn’t be developed.

“Therefore, you’ve got this concentration of places like Ocean Pines where a house is sold in a couple of days, there’s five lots maybe to build on, and the county is doing nothing to promote rural development…,” he said. “I think that rural development is something that’s sorely lacking by this county. What it’s done is it’s created concentrated development like the condos by Stephen Decatur High School. They expect future generations to live in 800 square feet.”

A question about where candidates stood on allowing farmers to create new revenue sources renewed the agritourism debate. Bertino, who disputed Helvey’s assertion and said just 30% of land in Worcester was government owned, said the agritourism changes recently approved in Worcester had been too far reaching.

“What’s good in Bishopville is not necessarily good in Pocomoke or Snow Hill or vice versa,” he said. “I think we have to be very careful about opening ourselves up to allowing all sorts of development on farmland without any sort of oversight.”

Addis said his only disagreement with the bill was that it was granting permission to farmers. He believes they already had the right to do things like set up a winery or produce stand.

“We as farmers need all the help we can get especially with what’s going on economically,” he said, citing drastic cost increases. “If there’s not a law saying you can’t do it the farmers should be left alone.”

Helvey said he supported agritourism and felt the government lately felt laws needed to be made for everything.

“I can’t imagine what the problem is with allowing a farmer to have a wedding

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in a barn if that’s what people want to do,” he said.

Bunting defended his stance against the agritourism changes approved. He said the bill allowed anything 10 acres or more to be used for “agritainment.”

“Ten acres is not a farm,” he said.

He added that the bill didn’t include appropriate setbacks and allowed facilities at least 10 acres in size to do things like hold concerts.

“I’ll be damned if next to my home you’re going to have a three-day concert with 3,000 people and porta-potties,” Bunting said. “A lot of people weren’t aware of the bill, maybe they should be.”

Candidates were united in their criticism of the county’s handling of business permitting. Addis said the whole process should be thrown out.

“They showed just how useless it is two years ago when they suspended people’s business licenses and mandated them to close,” he said.

Addis said he understood that doing away with the system entirely wasn’t feasible.

“I understand that, but I believe it needs to be deeply deregulated,” he said. “I believe there’s too much red tape in government in general, not just in the business license aspect. Nine times out of 10, you talk to any business owner what’s your major hurdle they’re going to tell you it’s the government and dealing with the government. We’re supposed to be a government that is for the people by the people. You are not beholden to us as citizen leaders or politicians. We are beholden to you. We are here to make things work for you.”

Helvey agreed that businesses suffered tremendously during the pandemic.

He said now they were struggling to find workers. To help businesses, Helvey advocated for a reduction in the business license fees or a free extension of business licenses.

“We need to be helping these businesses and business licensing for many of them might be the deal killer,” he said.

Bunting said he’d helped countless businesses during his 12 years as commissioner, particularly new ones that were experiencing delays during the permitting process.

“There’s been staff that were against anybody that walked through the door,” he said. “I’ve tried to get rid of some of that staff and I’ve tried to hire staff that works better with the public. That’s what I will continue to do.”

Bertino said that while businesses had been forced to close during the pandemic, that had been the state’s doing.

The county, meanwhile, helped businesses get relief funding and adjusted regulations to allow restaurants to serve outside, for example. Like Bunting, he said he too had been contacted by businesses that had trouble getting through permitting. He said one of those had been the Ocean Downs Casino when it added its new section.

“We can do a lot better with that,” he said. “I’m one of seven commissioners, you need four votes to get things like that done. I know there’s two sitting right here that have worked in that regard.”

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Flower Street Tradition: The Town of Berlin and the Berlin Community Improvement Association sponsored the return of the Memorial

Day Parade on Flower Street on Monday. The parade began at the corner of Seahawk Road and Flower Street and concluded at Dr. William Edward Henry Park. The parade’s theme was “Hometown Heroes,” chosen to honor members of the United States military who died while serving the country and celebrate the essential workers who worked tirelessly on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. After the parade, members of the community gathered at Dr. William Edward Henry Park and the Multipurpose Building property for food, shopping and activities. Above left and right, the Charm Girl Chapter #7400 Red Hat Society was the parade’s $100 grand prize winner.

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Memorial Day Ceremony: The Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines hosted a special Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 30, attracting thousands of people and featuring music, demonstrations, and public speakers honoring U.S. military men and women who gave their lives in service. The keynote speaker this year was retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Joseph Parker, pictured at the microphone, who is a current director of the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation and deputy chief administrative officer for Worcester County government. The ceremony honored local Gold Star families. During World War I, families would fly flags or banners with a blue star for every immediate family member serving in combat. If one of them died, a gold star replaced the blue star. Walter Webster, a member of the Maryland East Chapter of Ex-POWs, placed a wreath in honor of all current and former prisoners of war. Prior to the Memorial Day ceremony, the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation hosted a separate and special dedication for retired “Panel West 30” of The Wall That Heals.

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Whether in support or opposition to the effort, credit goes to the sports complex petition organizers for their dedication to the cause.

About 50 volunteers have been canvassing the community collecting signatures from registered voters who either oppose or simply want a chance to cast their opinion on the $11 million proposed bond bill to finance the property purchase and development of a sports complex west of the high school.

The volunteers’ work includes door-todoor knocking in neighborhoods, strolling through the local farmers markets, manning booths at local businesses, various social media messages and more.

Signing this petition will simply put the property purchase and project development through public financing on the November ballot. It’s a worthwhile effort that appears to be gaining favor, and we think slowing this process is important.

There are several requirements for this volunteer group to meet before vot-

ers can weigh in through a referendum.

There are approximately 45,000 registered voters in Worcester County. The petition group needed to obtain signatures from about 5% of the registered voter base (approximately 2,250 citizens) by Tuesday. The group turned in about 3,000 signatures by the deadline.

Effort leader Vince Gisriel feels confident the group will be found to meet the goal once the signatures are reviewed. There will inevitably be names rejected for a variety of reasons during the elections board’s review process, but Gisriel’s claim the goal has been met is credible, as he has led numerous successful petition drives in this area. The man knows how to lead a petition to referendum effort. The group now has until July 8 to hit the overall required signature mark of 4,500-plus to place the issue before voters in November.

We feel a referendum to decide the matter is a good course due to the nature of the divisive issue. A majority of

people seem to support the concept of a sports complex in Worcester County, but the proposed location comes with many questions, most notably access points, the traffic impact on existing infrastructure and the overall consequences for the Town of Berlin as far as water and sewer. All sides agree there are more questions than answers at this point.

If the petition effort is successful, the county may need to extend the current 180-day study period for the property purchase. The evaluation period is a key part of the process and more time would be beneficial for all. Ocean City needs to decide if it wants to build an indoor complex on the site and whether there will even be room for it with the planned fields. An environmental assessment of the property is underway.

These examinations will take time.

Slowing the process is the goal of the petition effort, and it may be just what is needed to allow for these important questions to be answered adequately.

Letters To The Editor An Ocean City Treasure Editor: Last week I had the pleasure of helping to restore the huge Native American sculpture that's been located at Ocean City's Inlet since 1976. I call him "Chief," and I've found him to be a calm place to visit over my 40 years of living here.

Peter Toth, who I assisted, has sculpted at least one of these artworks in each of the 50 states to honor native culture.

These sculptures are valuable, and gain interest with each passing year. Some people tour the country visiting as many of them as possible; some visit all of them.

Our sculpture needs care to contend with the often-harsh weather it experiences exposed beside the Inlet. While Mr. Toth's recent visit is important, Ocean City must continue to keep this local treasure in good shape for future generations. Toth is age 74. Ocean City is very fortunate that in all of Maryland he chose to place a globally recognized legacy project here. Mr. Toth is willing to share his preservation tips with the Ocean City staff responsible for maintaining other sites around the city. I'm willing to continue to donate my time to the conservation of this sacred object dedicated to the spirit of the native ancestors of this land.

I'm a teacher, and Native American history is grossly underrepresented in our public school curriculum. Having myself lived for a time with natives in New Mexico, I know there is much that Americans have to learn about the people that inhabited this land for 30,000

years before the first Europeans arrived.

Take some time when you're near the Inlet to visit "Chief". He's a steadying presence and an excellent listener.

Bob Carr Willards

Culture Of Conflict Editor: A politician like a lawyer is required to recuse themselves should they be presented with a conflict of interest.

When personal business dealings overlap your elected responsibilities, you are conflicted. In politics you are required to disclose when you are conflicted and abstain from voting or influencing the vote. In Ocean City the mayor not only encourages conflicts of interest but in some cases places councilmen in charge in areas they are conflicted. Our politicians should neither propose, vote or be in charge of legislation or public expenditures when they are conflicted, anything that could leave them personally better off, presents a possible conflict. Why does conflicted behavior proliferate in Ocean City politics? Why not in the county?

About 10 years ago after an Ocean City Council meeting during which I proposed that council salaries should be raised to $30,000 or $40,000 per member, Mary Knight told me, “we don’t want to raise the pay because more people would run for office.” Her statement has stayed with me for a decade but is only part of the reason that explains the general apathy toward politics in Ocean City. Starkly contrasted by political in-

volvement in the county, apathy invites conflicted behavior by Ocean City politicians. Recently, while having a chance to work with many county politicians, I began to believe that it is not only the low pay which leads to the disinterest but the apathy of the voter base in town that dissuades political involvement and leads to conflicted behaviors by Ocean City politicians.

If you look at the seven County Commissioner races you will see that every race is contested except one. A couple races have four candidates in the primary. The race for Ocean City Commissioner, Joe Mitrecic, an Ocean City politician, is in the only uncontested race. This allows Mr. Mitrecic to take liberties with his position not seen or taken by other commissioners who are in competitive races. When approached by a private investor Mr. Mitrecic chose not to tell the other commissioners and declined using private money to build the sports complex without the other commissioners’ knowledge. Moreover Mr. Thom Gulyas points out correctly that in Mr. Mitrecic’s rush to push forward the deal, he had signed the purchase agreement for the Harrison property committing over $7.15 million in public funds three weeks before the public hearing. “Why hold public hearings when Mr. Mitrecic’s signed a purchase agreement three weeks before the public hearing?” Mr. Gulyas raises a good question.

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Letters To The Editor county. All seem to be highly motivated and reflect unambiguously the public’s best interests. Mr. VanVonno, Mr. Gulyas and Mr. Fiori all think we should slow down with the large financial commitments of the sports complex which presently rests on the public purse strings. All share a reasonable care with the public’s limited funds. Also a feeling shared by three sitting commissioners who feel Mr. Mitrecic should have brought the private money purchaser to the commissioners’ attention and had no authority to dismiss the private money offer. In the county, there is no shortage of very talented sitting commissioners including Mr. Bertino, Mr. Bunting and Mr. Elder and a long list of very qualified contenders including Richard Addis, Caryn Abbott and Grant Helvey to name a few.

Ocean City Council members with no challengers often remain in conflicted roles. For example, why does member John Gerhig feel that he can advance his interests by serving as a shoehorn for two of the richest “good old boys” in Ocean City history? Buddy Jenkins, his customer at D3, for whom he extended the pier deal rental period, for 25-more years without a competing bid and Hale Harrison by advocating for a payment to the Harrisons of $7,150,000 for farmland they own for an athletic complex when numerous other less expensive properties were available? In both deals Gehrig was the primary mover. How is the public better off when Gehrig picks the costliest alternatives with limited public funds? Why does member Peter Buas, a trained lawyer, who understands conflicts of interest feel that putting all the electric lights on Baltimore Avenue underground for at least $25 million is in the public’s best interest when his family owns a number of properties and hotels on Baltimore Avenue which would directly benefit from that city expenditure? Shouldn’t members Matt James and Peter Buas recuse themselves from all town expenditures that involve tourism, where the stated intent is to fill hotel rooms when both their families own and operate a number of hotels? Instead, Mr. James has headed a key committee on tourism. Aren’t both Matt and Peter conflicted when they vote to expand town funds to fill hotel rooms? Shouldn’t member Paddack recuse himself of all council votes regarding union matters? Of course, he should.

Are these four members acting in the public’s best interest? If conflicted why do the city’s voters tolerate it? Why don’t the city’s voters even show a sufficient interest? Why do Ocean City candidates often run unopposed?

Contested races bring out the best in all of us. They are the essence of what democracy is all about. In Ocean City we seldom have contested races. Although we are the richest city in the county, we often have only one candidate running for re-election or election.

In Ocean City the voters only pay 5% of the taxes. Many are retired and are not reliant or connected to the ups and

downs of the economy, as they are in the County. They don’t have a dog in the fight, or sufficient skin in the game. In the county things are very different and this is apparent in the many contested races and in the county’s high level of political interest.

Ocean City is an anomalous political entity. Moreover, the controlling group of voters are elderly, retired and not dependent on the local economy. They receive checks in the mail monthly, it could be argued that they do not have a dog in the fight or sufficient skin in the game.

The local government is keenly aware of this and has created a political culture of conflict promoted and sanctioned by the mayor.

This culture of conflict raises the issue in many monetary expenses of purpose. What is a public good? Is this expenditure in the public’s best interest or do political decisions often just wrongly transfer more public assets to the selfinterested and in some cases the good old boys?

If we were to ask John Fager if he would write a $7,150,000 check to the Harrisons and build the athletic complex he would balk. Why? Because John Fager is a very smart businessman. Although he is in favor of using county money, he would need to know many more details before he committed to own and operate the complex. Details like the total expense? And how you make money? Mr. Fager would need much more than Gehrig’s and Mitrecic’s assurance that the sports complex will make money.

Tony Christ Ocean City/Fairfax, Va.

Border Thoughts Editor: The border has been broken for decades. Presidents come and presidents go with different perspectives on how to address or even ignore the matter. That said, only Congress is to blame and only Congress can fix the problem. Immigrants cross the border and immediately claim asylum, based on them having been oppressed in their homeland. They are given a court date on which their claim can be heard and are released into the U.S.. About 85% do not show for that court date because they really weren’t oppressed. Had they showed up for that court date, they’d have been deported. So they melt into the fabric of America.

Our asylum system, allowing entrance prior to proof of oppression is flawed and America’s kindness is being abused. We can do better for America and for those forced to live here in secrecy, living lesser lives as “illegals.”

We need to solve this problem and use our vast resources to address legal immigration which benefits America and those anxious to come and work in our country.

Our Representatives in Congress need to revise the law, fix the problem and stop playing partisan politics.

Charles Eary Selbyville

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by Publisher/Editor Steve Green Over the last two weeks, hundreds of local high school students graduated from local public and private schools. The Class of 2022 has truly endured more than any group of graduates in recent history. It’s worth considering what exactly has taken place during their high school years.

The students’ sophomore year was essentially ended by a blindside the spring of 2020 with the pandemic resulting in the first iteration of online learning. For all students, their junior year began at home with more online learning and many were not back in person until the halfway point or later of their junior year. Masks were required for their entire junior year and sports and fine arts were extremely limited if they happened at all. There was much more normalcy in their senior year, but it was not without challenges including more masking for many months.

Though the experience was less than ideal for them, what these graduates learning in the way of grit and fortitude will serve them well moving ahead into their next chapters. The same can be said for those graduating from college in their own Class of 2022.

The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) tour will make its first-ever stop in Ocean City this weekend. A portion of the Inlet parking lot has been transformed into a dirt arena with enough seating for about 4,000 for each of the three shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

It’s been interesting to observe some of the comments on social media about the event. There seem to be three distinct camps – those who are excited to check out this first-time spectacle in Ocean City; those who have no interest; and those who are offended by the event because of animal rights concerns and the impact on the family resort.

Setting aside the last argument, attendance at the three-day event is what will be compelling to observe. Assuming Friday’s show will be the lightest, the real question will be how well ticket sales do on Saturday and Sunday. It’s been clear from the beginning attendance is the major concern about the firsttime event. It’s why the Town of Ocean City was asked and agreed to provide $75,000 in seed money to essentially cover the tour’s initial investment of coming to the resort. The town council was unanimously in support of giving the funding to the event in exchange for a ticket sharing plan of $5 per seat or 10% of the entire ticket sales. The concept being the funding allocation would be diminished in future years as the event grows. It’s an approach the resort has utilized in the past with success to help new events gain a foundation.

Back in April, Triple Creek Events, promoter of the event, maintained a long-term relationship with Ocean City was the goal for this weekend.

“We’re committed to this venue for three years with professional bull riding coming. In addition to that, if we create an atmosphere here where we do bring in that demographic that is different than what is currently coming here, we’re already in discussion about bringing in other events like a full rodeo,” said Triple Creek Events representative Bobby Vesper.

It’s only fair for Berlin’s short-term rental change implementation date to be delayed until after this season. The town is not ready to enforce the new provisions. It’s that simple.

Approved by a 3-2 council vote in March, the town is looking to require short-term rentals in the R-1 and R-2 districts be located at the property owner’s primary residence. In other words, for example, an Airbnb listing for an apartment above a garage on a property owned by a year-round resident would be acceptable. What would be unacceptable is the majority of the current short-term rentals where single-family homes are rented for a weekend or more as a non-owner-occupied property. The change would go into effect July 1 as it stands now.

At last week’s council meeting, Berlin Planning Director Dave Engelhart reported it would be best for the town to delay the start date of the ordinance until Jan. 1, 2023 for two reasons – fairness and practicality. Existing shortterm rental properties had bookings already in place prior to the town’s ordinance vote, resulting in lost revenue for them if they had to cancel the stays.

Additionally, Engelhart said his office was not currently accepting short-term rental applications as he needed more time to schedule the required inspections outlined in the ordinance. It’s a no-brainer to push the implementation date back and allow the booked stays to take place through this season.

As a media outlet, it’s natural for many questions to be tossed this way about the shooting two weeks ago in Ocean City. One pointed question we got this week through a simple email read, “Soooo you post about a shooting in downtown Ocean City and then not a word about it since?” While not exactly accurate as there have been a couple follow-up stories about the incident in print and online, I understand the beef.

In this case, based on updates by police, the fact is the case appears cold. What is known is an 18-year-old male was shot and treated by paramedics on the scene and transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The victim was soon after released. The suspect fled the scene. Detectives reviewed nearby security footage, but it did not reveal much. Not much more to report other than that and the fact police are seeking the public’s help with information if anyone was in the area of Dorchester Street at 1:10 the morning of May 22. These sorts of situations with no outcome or justice are unfortunate, but they happen.

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eens have a way of sucking the goodness out of situations.

Harsh I know, but it’s the reality sometimes with my 14-yearold moody one. It’s just a phase I keep telling myself and eventually the boy I know so well will return. Until then my little pet name for him will be soul-sucker.

The little nickname came to mind last weekend when I took Beckett to his first job at Surfside Rooster in West Ocean City. As we were driving, I was offering some typical parental reminders – basically do whatever is asked of you and do it politely so they ask you back.

It seemed like he was indulging me and at one point I thought I could say just about anything and gotten the same, “yes I know” response in return.

When we arrived to the restaurant 10 minutes early, I requested (demanded) a photo. The end result was not pretty. I managed to get one that was blurry, and it just happened to be of his back as he sprinted inside.

As I was heading to the car, he opened the door and said, “you’re not coming in?”

I had assumed he wanted me out of there.

I walked in for a couple minutes and he was off and on his way to his first job as a bus boy and food runner for a busy restaurant.

When I picked him up six hours later, the kid had the audacity to not want to recap his first shift. He gave me a few details, basically “I like it.” Instead, he wanted to play his type of music really loud with all the windows down. This is typically one of my favorite summertime things to do, but his music choice does put a damper on it.

As we walked in the door, Pam was waiting anxious to hear about his first day. Before I could even let her know it was best not to prod in his current mood, he sat down and recapped what he did in detail. His willingness to talk to her about it baffled me. He said he would prefer to tell the story once rather than twice. It made sense.

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the importance of saving the money he earned. Though we have talked at length about the concept of using his bank account and putting aside money for his own car, he seemed in shock when it came time to talk about making a bank deposit. hen Carson is done school for the day, he is literally done for the day.

It’s funny to watch. Pam does most of the school pickups but at least once a week I usually grab him from school. It’s certainly a great thing for me because he’s usually surprised to see me at pickup time. It’s also typically a Friday when I get him.

Once he comes through the door from school, he runs at me and jumps into my arms. When he was smaller, this was fun as I could lift him in the air and roughhouse with him a bit. Nowadays, he’s a big sixth grader and I am more like a tackling dummy in a football drill. He could easily take me down if I am not bracing for impact.

After running and jumping on me, Carson tosses aside his backpack as if to say I won’t be needing this anytime soon with the weekend’s arrival. Before I can even fasten my seatbelt, he’s motioning for me to hurry up and get home. I offer to take him for ice cream but he points toward home. I suggest an iced drink from Dunkin’ as a reward for a good week, but he says no. I propose we go for a long walk to nowhere and he laughs, pointing toward home.

As soon as we get home, he races to a nearby chair to take off his shoes. He demands I immediately smell his feet and react demonstratively at their odor. He then flings off his shirt. Because it’s Friday, the object of his eye is his iPad without restrictions.

Assuming his week has been a productive one at school, we are fine with it.

It’s a reward at the end of a long school week. School is hard for him. He deserves the downtime doing what he wants. Once

he has his iPad and is comfortably relaxing, he points me away with what seems like aggression but he’s joking. It’s our routine. hoever thought of the concept of final exams in school must have liked torture.

Carson, a sixth grader, has two full weeks of school left with no big testing looming over him before summer, while Beckett has just three regular days of eighth grade left before four days of final exams.

While both are excited for the end of school, Beckett is already in full summer mode. The problem is in his case he has a major last crunch to get through before he can burn his bookbag – something he says he wants to do on his final day.

The last few weeks of school are exciting times. There are field trips, the conclusion of sports seasons, music shows, warm weather and a general easing of homework. The exception are the looming finals.

As I have commiserated with other parents, we all just want it to end. It seems we are all just trying to encourage our kids along to the finish line. There are varying degrees of success and failures depending on the households evidently.

As for our kid, we are tending toward the middle overall. It just depends on the day. Throughout the course of the school year, he has found independent success when he plans out his homework and studying rather than letting it all pile up until it’s due.

With the school year winding down, he has tended toward his former habits of last-minute work, resulting in anxiety for himself and subsequently his parents.

This last stretch will be a test for all of us.

Safe to say I think all teachers, students and parents are counting down the days to summer break.

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

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