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The days continue to get longer as the sun sets a little after 6 p.m. on Monday, illuminating the sky near Northside Park on 125th Street. Don’t forget to turn those clocks and “spring ahead” this weekend.
City Council agrees on $1.5M capital projects spending By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (March 12, 2021) Ocean City Council members on Tuesday unanimously approved spending $1.5 million on capital improvements in 2022, while also agreeing to get the
ball rolling on the design phase of burying utility lines under Baltimore Avenue between N. Division Street and 15th Street – a project that could eventually cost more than $20 million to complete. City Engineer Terry McGean met
with council members during a work session on Tuesday to review staff rankings of capital improvement projects as a follow-up to a previous discussion that took place between the parties. See COUNCIL Page 14
By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (March 12, 2021) Although social distancing requirements will limit the number of patrons restaurants can accommodate, Gov. Larry Hogan’s order lifting restrictions on capacity today (Friday) is the best thing to happen for the industry in the past 12 months. With all restaurants suffering mightily — and some closing permanently — as the coronavirus surged here and in all of Maryland, Hogan’s announcement Tuesday put hope back on the menu. “While capacity is dictated by spacing restrictions, which are still in place, we are very happy with Gov. Hogan’s announcement, as this is certainly a step in the right direction,” said Susan Jones, executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association. “Increasing the number of patrons See SPACING Page 16
It’s been a year since covid-19 hit coast County had first case on March 20, now 3,295 cases later, some hope By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (March 12, 2021) It was a year ago this week that Ocean City took action to prevent the pandemic from reaching the coast, as elsewhere in Maryland covid-19 had begun its rampage through the state’s most populated areas.
A week later, on March 20, Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin had its first outpatient test positive for covid-19, and beyond that: a yearlong nightmare of economic devastation, dozens of fatalities and 319 treated and released at AGH. It was and continues to be the viral storm of the century, and it has left lives and businesses in ruin. But also brought out the best in the people fighting the disease on the front lines, as they established new procedures and protocols on the
fly until the abnormal almost began to feel like the routine. “We initially had our first surge in April of last year, then had kind of a mini surge toward the end of summer, but then had our big surge November, December, January of this year,” said Dr. Sally Dowling, vice presiSee LOOKING Page 3
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Looking back at year of fighting coronavirus Continued from Page 1 dent of medical affairs and family physician. “It was very busy, lots of covid patients, lots of whom were very sick in addition to the usual patients that we’re caring for with other chronic medical conditions.” Dowling added that last Thursday was the first day withSally Dowling out a covid-19 patient. Furthermore, healthcare systems strictly follow CDC guidelines when staff members contract covid-19. “Basically, they were home for at least 10 days and had to be fever free for at least the last 24 hours and improving before they could return to work,” Dowling said about Atlantic General Hospital’s policies. “Now, since the mask mandate went into place, everyone is required to mask while they’re at work, but the employees who were affected follow the CDC recommendations before returning to work.” She added that while employees have contracted the virus, overall, she is proud that no hospitalists or intensivists, who care for critically ill patients, have contracted covid-19 from patients or outside exposures. “There was certainly a lot of edu-
cation and reinforcement about protecting oneself both while at work and when they were at home and living their personal lives,” Dowling said. Despite patients’ concerns about going to the hospital for care during the pandemic, Nicole Morris, a nurse at Atlantic General Hospital, argued that hospitals are the right place to be. “The hospital is still – and I would have told you this March of last year – the hospital is still the safest place to be,” Nicole Morris Morris said. “All along the hospital has always been the safest place. This is where your PPE is. This is where the education is. This is where we know what we’re doing.” As for TidalHealth, 1,600 covidpositive patients have been cared for since March of last year. Dr. Chris Snyder, chief quality officer at TidalHealth, said the winter months were hectic between covid patients and the high volume of non-covid patients. This required more segregaChris Snyder tion of the population
in the hospital. In recent days, medical professionals there have noticed a decline in covid-related hospitalizations. Angie Brittingham, clinical direc-
tor in the medical center’s emergency department, said staff members have contracted the virus over the past year, but the portion of those who did See ABNORMAL Page 4
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Abnormal becomes routine during pandemic Continued from Page 3 get sick was small compared to the overall staff volume. “They follow a very strict protocol through our employee health department as far as screening and testing and return to work policies,” she added. Contact tracing is also conducted. A. Brittingham “I’d say the majority of our employeebased infections have not been from [Peninsula Regional Medical Center] PRMC because we tend to be the safest place just because we wear all the gear and the equipment that we utilize and just we’re more controlled around that, so most of them are community-based infections,” Sny-
der said. Approximately two months ago, the Ocean City Fire Department had a large wave of calls from people suspected to have covid, said firefighter/paramedic Jason Williams. Williams added that paramedics on the ambulances do not have the ability to Jason Williams test patients for covid-19, so they can only assess their symptoms. “We get notified from the hospital when we have a positive patient,” Ocean City Fire Chief Richard Bowers added. “Then, we fill out exposure reports.” In the past few weeks, the number of suspected covid patients has de-
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creased. The Ocean City Fire Department went more than 10 months without any personnel contracting the virus because of safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). However, a spike of cases occurred during the holidays. “I think at one time Richard Bowers we had 17 people out, both career and volunteer personnel,” Bowers said. “That really hurt us staffing-wise.” When a staff member becomes ill with the coronavirus, the Ocean City Fire Department contacts Rebecca Jones, health officer of Worcester County. Then, covid-19 testing is conducted, and contact tracing begins with shift mates, acquaintances and patients that could be close contacts. Two employees have also selected to serve as covid-19 health officers to be a point of contact for those who are ill. While covid-19 will not go away, Snyder expects cases to become more comparable to the flu in the future. “Coronavirus will be here forever,” Bowers agreed. “Will it be as deadly as it is? No, but it still could be very deadly.” After a year from the local onset of the pandemic, covid-19 testing availability has increased, and three covid19 vaccines have become eligible to healthcare providers, nursing home residents and staff, law enforcement, first responders, residents 65 years of age or older, educators and more. To help healthcare workers prevent potential exposure of covid-19 to others, Atlantic General Hospital has offered a convenience store in the cafeteria since the beginning of the pandemic.
“To this day, we still have Clorox wipes and sprays and disinfectants. We sell masks at our cost to our associates, so that they’re protected at home because they could be protected to the nth degree in the hospital, but we also want them protected at home and their families as well,” said Glenn Lebedz, who Glenn Lebedz oversees the environmental services department (EVS). Associates have also able to shower before going home. In addition, Morris and Brittingham said the local hospitals continue to screen patients and visitors before entry outside, including temperature checks and a covid-19 questionnaire. Masks are required at all times for patients and staff at Atlantic General and hand sanitizer is available in more places around the facility. Staff also protect their eyes in all clinical care areas, Morris said. “We’ve certainly increased our sanitation and disinfection, so we dedicate people in all public areas of the building to be wiping down handrails and doorknobs and telephones and the like,” Lebedz said. “Bathrooms and other public areas are disinfected at least every two hours, if not more often, depending on volume.” In addition, barriers have been implemented at the registry stations to enhance safety. Lebedz said the number of negative pressure rooms at the hospital, which isolate patients with infectious illnesses, have significantly increased during the pandemic. Anyone who is suspected to have the coronavirus is immediately isoSee SCUFFLING Page 6
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6BR/6BA Waterfront. New custom-built home w/curb appeal & custom landscaping. Designer colors & highest quality materials used throughoute. Eat-in kitchen w/center island, breakfast bar, quartz & granite countertops, Bosch and Thermador SS appliances, beverage center, wet bar area & plenty of cabinets. Great room & family room opens to dining area overlooking the water. 1st-floor office. 2 master suites, one on the first-floor overlooking the water with a large walk-in closet and large bathroom with double vanity and shower & heated tile floors. 2-car garage. Elevator. 2nd floor 2nd Master Suite with his & hers walk-in closets, oversize master bath & large separate sitting room. 3rd floor, also accessible with the elevator or stairs, offers another guest bedroom, exercise room with balcony & 2nd home office. MLS MDWO119294
12973 INLET ISLE LANE • OCEAN CITY $1,299,000 5BR/4.5BA in the Estates of Inlet Isle. Deep water access with room for 42ft boat. Desiger decorated and being sold fully furnished, Professional kitchen w/stainless appliances, tile backsplash, quartz counters, & upgraded lighting and breakfast bar. Great room with fireplace and custom waterfall. Cocktail and wine cooler, waterfront deck overlooking OC skyline. Master BR/BA on main level. Additional In-law suite on main level. Multple decks and screened porch. Garage, sprinkler system, elevator, upgraded lighting & ceiling fans & custom tile work. MLS MDW0111488
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14204 WIGHT ST #301S OCEAN CITY - $609,900
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11402 NEWPORT BAY DRIVE BERLIN - $1,349,900
6BR/7BA estate on 7 plus acres w/pool & pool house, privacy but in community close to all OC has to offer! In the exclusive neighborhood of Indian Creek on 7.77 magnificent acres w/own private pond, beautiful oversize salt water pool & pool house. 6332 sq. ft. , minutes from Assateague Island & OC. Custom finishes inside & private oasis outside. Paver patio, gazebo & fully finished pool house w/own kitchenette, workout lounge, full bath & large office/guest suite on 2nd floor. Back yard is fully fenced w/views of pond. IGourmet kitchen w/eat-in dining area, wet bar, wine cooler, center island & Corian countertops. Great room w/wood burning fireplace. 3-season sunroom w/screened in porch off kitchen overlooks pool & landscaped grounds. Formal living area & study w/fireplace on 1st floor. 2nd level master suitew/sitting area & master bath. MLS MDWO118698
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12106 WIGHT ST #3 OCEAN PINES - $1,095,000
4BR/3BA townhome w/direct access to the beach. In desirable Ocean Colony & has a pool. Rarely do they come up for sale in this soughtafter townhome building. Large living area overlooks ocean. Kitchen w/custom cabinets, granite countertops, tile floors & plenty of storage space. Off the dining area you will find a 4th BR or living area or office space overlooking the pool. Primary BR overlooks ocean & has deck. You will love the penthouse it's private w/sitting area, bath, deck & best view! 3 ocean front facing decks & 1 pool facing deck. Comes completely furnished. Presently in the CB Vacation weekly summer rental program. Plenty of parking & carport. Close to restaurants, shopping, easy access to the Rt 50 & Rt 90 bridges. Gross rental potential 47k-50k. MLS MDWO120484
4BR/3BA townhome. Large living area overlooks the ocean and has plenty of space for family & friends. The kitchen is off the family room and has custom cabinets, granite countertops, tile flooring and plenty of storage space. The large dining area is off the kitchen making it the perfect place for enjoying family meals together. On the next level you will find the master bedroom which overlooks the ocean and has a deck to watch the sunrise. MLS MDWO119324
Located in mid town OC oceanside. Previously used as office space but presently there are 3 units each w/own entrance. 1st floor unit has 4BR/1.5BA, kitchen, washer & dryer. 2nd floor unit has 4BR/2BA. 3rd floor is an open area w/kitchen & bathroom. Recent improvements: 40 year roof, new windows, sprinkler system, outside storage, outdoor shower & tile floors throughout. A prime visible spot & has signage on Coastal Highway. 9 parking spaces. (The zoning is R-3, 4,770 sq ft.) MLS MDWO115378
2BR/2BA w/large den in N. OC. Panoramic ocean views from top floor Southeastern corner unit! In highly sought after building of Silver Sands. Bright & airy feel w/coastal decor. Ready for your immediate enjoyment & sold fully furnished. Upgraded kitchen w/plenty of cabinet space, granite countertops & floorsg. Balcony extends off family room. Master BR is large and both BAs updated. Large den w/closet that would be a perfect extra sleeping area, home office, or 2nd family room. In well-maintained building & close to many restaurants. MLS MDWO119350
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1911 ATLANTIC AVE #D3 OCEAN CITY - $235,000
1st floor 2BR/2BA & is sold furnished. Highly desirable condo complex of Harbour Towne. Family room overlooks water. 2 spacious BRs & 2 full baths. Deck w/southern exposure. Great for year-round enjoyment & has storage closet for beach toys & boat accessories. Close to the beach, boardwalk, restaurants & Jolly Roger amusement park. Comes with 2 assigned parking spaces and the complex has a beautiful Bay front pool. Used as 2nd home & weekly vacation rental. Come take a look today before it's SOLD! MLS MDWO119658
1BR/1BA ion 19th street & boardwalk. Cozy clean unit located in the heart of OC & right on the boardwalk. 1st-floor unit has direct access to the boardwalk, beach & everything you need, and the building has a laundry room. Being sold fully furnished ready for your immediate enjoyment, & basic cable is included in the condo fees. Can be your perfect beach getaway at a reasonable price. You will love the shared ocean front deck for relaxing! Come take a look before it's SOLD! MLS MDWO119702
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An opportunity to establish a foothold in this increasingly desirable area located within 2-3 hours of Baltimore, DC & Philadelphia. Very modern warehouse/manufacturing/ distribution facility on 2.3 acres conveniently located just off the Route 50 & Route 13 interchange in Westwood Commerce Park. Building was completely renovated in 2019. Warehouse is 25,291 +/- sq.ft.; Office Area 1300 +/- sq.ft.; the Covered Loading Dock 2500 +/- sq.ft.; Steel & Concrete Mezzanine Level 1760 +/- sq.ft. Clear Height is 25'. 5 Dock high positions all with levelers & one with 14'x12' drive in door. Building has a new roof deck with R41 insulation, sidewalls with R31 insulation, lighting, dry fire sprinkler system, floor drains, heavy duty power supply & electric service, and plenty of parking for 8 trucks and 30 cars. Property is located in a Maryland Enterprise zone location with tax incentives possible. Best use would be manufacturing and/or warehouse distribution and the professional office space is an added benefit. Previously a large commercial laundry. Bring manufacturing back to the Great USA. (Listing agent is related to seller) MLS MDWC107760
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12984 INLET ISLE LANE OCEAN CITY - $949,900 STOP! COME WALK THE LOT & look at this beautiful harbor & Bayview lot w/inlet as the backdrop! Build your dream house on lot 9 at the Estates at Inlet Isle & enjoy sunrise & sunsets. Lot will accommodate large home & can accommodate large boat. Deep water slip can accommodate 42 ft boat providing easy access to the ocean. Build & enjoy your showcase waterfront for years to come! If you are not ready to build that dream home yet, buy the land and hold it. Once it's gone, it's gone. LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Imagine your dream home built close to world class Marinas, Fishing, Golf Courses,Assateague Island, Ocean City Boardwalk, and Restaurants.Your family and friends are sure to make memories that last a lifetime here. Come take a look at this dream home location and live the lifestyle! MLS MDWO117202
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11500 COASTAL HWY #700 OCEAN CITY - $995,000
Luxury prime 3BR/2BA on the 7th floor w/wrap around balcony for panoramic ocean & sunset views. In pristine condition & updated throughout. Large family room & gourmet kitchen. The Sea Watch has world class amenities. You will love the outdoor pool, sundeck, indoor pool, fitness center, basketball courts, tennis courts, indoor theater, dog walk, snack shop and on site management with parking garage and security. You will never have to leave once you park your car. MLS MDWO120446
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Beautiful Bay views. Build your dream home on lot 90 in Heron Harbour. 9602 sq.ft & 97 ft. of water frontage. Will accommodate large home & has deep water dockage w/rip rap & boat dock in place can accommodate up to 3 watercraft. 1 of the slips can hold up to a 35ft boat. If you are not ready to build that dream home yet, buy the land and hold it. Once it's gone, it's gone. In amenity rich community of Heron Harbour. Heron Harbour recreation association has 2 outdoor pools, indoor heated pool, tennis courts, club house, sauna & fitness center. MLS MDWO119666
Do you need a home office or maybe even 2? How about a workout room, or maybe a playroom? Are you dreaming of kayaking or paddle boarding off your dock? How about a boat or jet skis? Would you like a nice yard to play in or grow your own vegetables? Well here it is, 5+ acres in a cul-desac in the tranquil community of Indian Creek ready & waiting for you. You dream it... You build it... You Live it! All this & 2 golf courses within 2 miles & Assateague Island is 3 miles away where you can enjoy the ocean & beautiful white sand beaches. You can be in downtown Berlin or Ocean City in 15 minutes to enjoy the boardwalk and restaurants. So close, yet such a peaceful setting. Come take a look today before it's SOLD!! MLS MDWO100390
Commercial piece w/high visibility w/14.33 acres on corner of Route 113 & Route 610 across from the former Emings BBQ. This is your opportunity to establish a foothold in this increasingly desirable area on the Eastern Shore. Possibilities are endless! Come take a look today before it's SOLD! MLS MDWO113678
Zoned C1 across from the Casino on the west side of Rt 589. This is a heavy traffic area for cars to and from RT 50 and RT 90. This 1.01 acre lot has a survey already completed and a septic perk on file. This is a prime commercial location. Buy it before it's SOLD!!! MLS MDWO104326
SOUTHHAMPTON DR • #LOT 17 BISHOPVILLE - $249,900
Build your dream home in Lighthouse Sound adjacent to hole 2, one of the largest lots boasting 24,662 sq ft (.57 acres). Will accommodate a large home. Design, build and enjoy your showcase home for years to come! If you are not ready to build that dream home yet, buy the land & hold it. If you are looking for luxury lifestyle both on this community offers it all minutes from OC, restaurants & shopping. MLS MDWO102900
WORCESTER HWY BISHOPVILLE, MD - $290,000 Prime 3.61 Acres Property hits the market! It's all out the location & visibility w/high traffic density. Conveniently located on Route 113 & Hamond Road. It is diagonally across from the former Emings BBQ. Owner financing is available w/acceptable contract. Come take a look today before it's SOLD! Possibilities are endless. MLS MDWO113680
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Scuffling for PPE became big part of medical routine Continued from Page 4 lated in a negative pressure room, Morris said. If a patient is symptomatic, a rapid test is usually conducted. In addition, the environmental services department established a closed, seven-bed medical ICU for the sickest covid-19 patients. “We utilize HEPA filters all around the hospital in addition to using disinfection through our air handlers, so we’re treating the air before it gets into the space as well as exhausting most all of the air to the atmosphere instead of recirculating it,” Lebedz said. HEPA filtration is in all of the patient rooms upstairs. He added that the hospital’s relationship with Clorox as a vendor has been beneficial during the pandemic. “So, we use Clorox products, which have a great reputation and, in addition, we’ve gained some newer technology to be able to spray disinfect and completely cover entire rooms to ensure 100 percent coverage and safety for our patients, visitors and staff,” he said. “We’re becoming a lot more involved because we’re FaceTiming with their families daily and talking to their families a lot more, so they’re really being implanted into the plan of care,” Morris said. “We’ve relied on technology and virtual medicine a lot through the past year.” Daily operations for nurses have changed significantly from wearing more PPE to decreased patient ratio, Morris added. Brittingham said because of the coronavirus the emergency room at TidalHealth is not the same as it was 20 years ago when she began working there “We expanded into tents. We’ve got booths outside. We’ve got other areas in our ER that we’re using differently than we ever have before,” she said. “It’s definitely been a huge change for the ER staff, and they’ve been absolutely amazing.” Aside from physical changes to the hospital, Snyder said covid-19 has been included in the list of top potential diagnoses when a patient has a fever. Suspected coronavirus patients at TidalHealth are isolated immediately, he said, while waiting for test results. “We did a lot of cohorting of patients with similar complaints … so the nurse would be in the same mindset of having the same kind of PPE requirements as they go along,” Brittingham added. Nationally, medical professionals and first responders experienced difficulties obtaining PPE last year and remain vigilant about restocking their supplies.
“We still every Monday review our supply of PPE. That has not changed for the last year,” she said. “The one thing we had to do was go outside our normal resources … first it was masks that we couldn’t get, then it was surgical masks, then it was N95 [masks], then it was gowns and then it was cleaning products.” Also, Morris recalled local breweries making hand sanitizer because it was not available anywhere else. Snyder and Brittingham commended the facilities team at TidalHealth for being innovative in providing PPE to staff. In January and February 2020, the Ocean City Fire Department placed large orders for PPE, such as gloves, masks and gowns, in preparation for the coronavirus. “We needed to get prepared that if and when — and it wasn’t really a matter of if, it was a matter of when — it were to come into the Ocean City response areas, so we were prepared fortunately and rightly so for PPE for men and women,” said Bowers. By the end of March and April 2020, the fire department’s supply began to dwindle, and it was challenging to restock because of costs and lack of materials. However, the supply began to catch up to the demand in the summer last year. “We’re in good shape now. I do see forecasting though a challenge with N95 [masks] still and gloves,” the fire chief added, noting a slight national shortage. Bowers also said Ocean City Fire Department employees now wear a N95 mask, gloves, eye protection or face shield and a gown when caring for all patients to protect themselves, patients and family members. “That’s a dramatic change,” he said, adding that he does not see first responders deviating from the standard of PPE moving forward. At TidalHealth, medical professionals now wear face shields with all patients as a secondary barrier to masks, gloves and hand hygiene, said Snyder. Paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) at the Ocean City Fire Department use a “high index of suspicion” to take necessary precautions, like wearing additional PPE required of surgeons, when caring for and transporting a potentially covid positive patient. When paramedics and EMTs have to put on extra PPE, it impedes a quick response time, said Firefighter/EMT Alex Bean. “[When] we get to the call, we have to be in the ambulance for a few minutes. We don’t just get out of the ambulance and get right in. That’s disheartening to us because the person called 9-1-1, the ambulance is See PERSONNEL Page 8
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health screening via a Google form at the beginning of every shift or entry to the building. Visitors and deliverymen are also screened at the fire department, Williams said. Although the coronavirus has brought challenges and traumas, healthcare workers reflected on the positive outcomes, such as relationships created with vendors and other hospitals to access resources and community outreach. “We had community members making masks,” Lebedz said. “The vast majority are local vendors, who have really stepped up and supported the hospital and the caregivers.” Morris added that procedures of care and preservation of supply have also improved because of covid-19. Brittingham expressed gratitude for the community’s support during the pandemic. “They’ve brought food and gifts and snacks,” she said, adding that others also donated masks. Brittingham also applauded the TidalHealth staff members across the system for their extraordinary efforts and flexibility during the pandemic. Bowers also complimented his fire department staff for its bravery. “I’m really proud of the men and women for stepping up and putting patients first,” he said. “They have
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Healthcare professionals promote vaccines By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (March 12, 2021) Local healthcare professionals and first responders are encouraging Worcester County residents to get the covid-19 vaccine to help prevent the spread of the deadly virus. “The vaccine is going to help people stay out of the hospital that get it. It’s not going to cure covid-19,” said Ocean City Fire Chief Richard Bowers, who contracted the virus and has since received the vaccine. Dr. Chris Snyder, chief quality offi-
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from … It’s from people speculating, and we need to stop speculating and start listening to the experts, who by the way, have all been vaccinated now.” As of Wednesday afternoon, Maryland providers had administered 1,653,670 total doses of covid-19 vaccines, and 97.8 percent of all first doses and 83.9 percent of total doses received from the federal government have been administered. The state is averaging 36,992 shots per day. In Worcester County, 13,214 people have received the first dose, or 25.28
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Residents informed about how to register for clinics
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Berlin residents Patrick Henry and his wife, Velda, receive their vaccine at one of the clinics hosted by Atlantic General Hospital.
Continued from Page 9 Recreation Center in Snow Hill on Tuesdays, West Ocean City Park and Ride on Thursdays, the Elks Lodge in Pocomoke on Fridays and the Worcester County Health Department facility in Snow Hill on Saturdays when doses are available. The health department has a single central waiting list that includes all clinics. To register for this waiting list, call 667-253-2140. Individuals are advised to leave a phone number, so they can be notified when an appointment time becomes available based on eligibility. The number that will show up when the health department covid-19 vaccine call center responds will be 410632-1100 or 410-632-1016.
The call center will request the following information: first name, last name, email address, phone number, age, first dose or second dose, Phase 1C eligibility, any underlying health conditions, and county and state of residence. The Ocean City Fire Department began hosting vaccine clinics in partnership with the health department on Jan. 5. The health department receives weekly allocations of doses from the state and regulates distribution to the fire department for clinics. A team of 10-12 paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) run the clinics and others assist when available. Since January, paramedics and EMTs have administered 1,531 doses of the vaccine, with 106 doses administered at last week’s clinics. Bowers said the health department and the fire department administer the vaccines with 1 cc syringes, which allow for an extra dose of the vaccine in each vial. “Out of each vial of Moderna, and that’s the vaccine that we’ve been supplied with, you get 10 doses, but because we’re using a 1 cc and we have expert paramedics, we are able to get 11 doses out of a vial,” he said. “The
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faith-based partnership to address the under-representation of people of color participating in our clinics,” Yonker said. Last week, 701 doses of the vaccine were administered through the clinics. Yonker added that people are pulled from the waitlist at almost all clinics. Online registration is required through the state of Maryland’s covid19 vaccine scheduling website, marylandvax.org. Dowling reminded residents that the waitlist does not roll over to each clinic. Rather, they have to register for clinics that have openings. She added that vaccine supply and registration have been major concerns for residents. “AGH used the required state website … which has been somewhat challenging, particularly for residents, to navigate and most particularly for some elderly patients to navigate who may or may not be technologically savvy,” Dowling said. “So, I think that the concern over the availability of vaccines has been the main covid discussion for the last two months really.” When a resident receives the first dose of the vaccine at an Atlantic General vaccine clinic, he or she is scheduled for a follow-up appointment to receive the second dose. Photo identification is required at the appointment. Patients and community members are advised to arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to their appointment. For more information about how to register for a vaccine clinic, visit agh.care/vaccine or call the coronavirus vaccine information line at 410-641-9272. Since Dec. 17, 2020, TidalHealth has administered a total of 23,552 first and second doses systemwide to people in Phases 1A, 1B and IC priority groups. Currently, the vaccine clinics are very limited. Angie Brittingham, clinical director in the medical center’s emergency department, said the feedback from clinic patients has been good. Through the federal long-term care program, CVS and Walgreens are conducting vaccination clinics at Maryland nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Patients must register in advance at CVS.com or through the CVS Pharmacy app. People without online access can contact CVS customer service at 800-746-7287. Walk-in vaccinations without an appointment will not be provided. Giant, Walmart, Safeway and Rite Aid pharmacies have also joined the state’s vaccine distribution network in critical areas. Furthermore, a mass vaccination site at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury is expected to open See CORONAVIRUS Page 13
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Coronavirus positivity rate, cases decrease Continued from Page 11 no later than March 18. For vaccine information and resources, visit covidlink.maryland.gov. As of Thursday, Worcester’s covid19 positivity rate was 2.48 percent, a decrease from 2.77 percent last week. That’s below the state’s rate of 3.58 percent. Also as of Thursday, Maryland has reported 390,490 confirmed cases of covid-19. Worcester has confirmed 19 new cases since last week. This brings the county’s total cases since March to 3,295. The Maryland Department of Health reported Berlin and Ocean Pines had 1,332 and Ocean City had 820. Worcester has recorded 92 deaths from covid-19. As of Wednesday evening, Atlantic General Hospital had zero patients with coronavirus, Yonker said. Hospital personnel have cared for eight patients who have come off a ventilator. Atlantic General has discharged 319 coronavirus patients who are recovering. Since March 2020, Atlantic General has had a total of 384 patients hospitalized for covid-19 with 65 patients passing away from the disease caused by the virus. Public health officials encourage anyone who feels sick, or who may
have had contact with someone who has contracted the coronavirus to get tested. All Worcester County residents, employees and their children 8 years and older who are experiencing covid19 symptoms are eligible for testing. People who suspect they may have the virus should call their primary care providers or the health department. The county health department has a hotline Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to determine if a person should be tested. Call 410-6321100, select option eight and then press one. Testing is available at most urgent care centers, hospitals, primary care offices and some pharmacies. People who have covid-like symptoms can also discuss options for testing with their primary care providers, according to the local health department. Saturday hours for covid-19 testing have been expanded at Atlantic ImmediCare urgent care clinic on 10th Street. Individuals can now get a test between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays. No appointment is necessary. Weekday hours for walk-in testing continue to be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Because of high demand for testing, anyone planning to arrive after 2 p.m. during the week is asked to call ahead. The testing clinic can be reached at 410-289-0065.
Rapid tests are available for patients experiencing two or more symptoms of the coronavirus. Exposure to someone with covid-19 is not a factor for rapid testing. If a patient does not meet the criteria to have a rapid test, they can still have the standard test. Turnaround time varies from 48 hours to five days. For more information, visit www.agh.care/COVID19. To track Maryland cases, visit coronavirus.maryland.gov/.
Marylanders are also encouraged to sign up for additional updates by texting ‘MdReady’ to 898-211. Lastly, the Maryland Department of Health has opened the Maryland GoVAX Covid-19 Vaccination Support Center to address vaccination eligibility, covid-19 testing sites, scheduling for first and second dose vaccine appointments, getting help finding a vaccination provider by proximity and discovering information about the covid-19 vaccine.
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Employees in the Emergency Department at Atlantic General Hospital don personal protective equipment (PPE) to keep themselves and patients safe during treatment. Pictured, from left, are Lo Curtis, Sarah Esh and Nettie Widgeon.
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Council goes with $1.M for capital projects Continued from Page 1 Previously, council members had ranked the projects on a scale of 1-5, with 1 being critical and 5 representing projects for future consideration. But after the council reviewed their findings, Councilman Tony DeLuca asked McGean to have his staff provide their opinions on the projects. While many of the projects – like street paving, Boardwalk re-decking, storm drain cleaning, and expanding the City Watch program – were ranked critical by both the staff and council members, differences of opinion did arise concerning other projects and how they were ranked. Two projects in particular – replacing the uninterrupted power supply system in the public safety building and creating a mid-town fire station – were ranked more than two
steps apart, meaning, the staff ranked replacing the public safety building as critical, while council members ranked it as “important,” which on the scale of 1-5 was a 3. Several other projects were only one step apart, but clearly showed a difference of opinions. Staff members ranked things like replacing failing storm drain outfalls, the Chicago Avenue bulkhead and fire headquarters elevator as “critical,” while council members ranked those projects as “very important.” And vice versa, council members ranked canal dredging and the burial of utilities along Baltimore Avenue as “critical,” while staff members ranked those projects as “very important.” “We agree it’s important,” McGean said, referring to the Baltimore Avenue project. He went on to say the
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own at some point. No motion was made on the sports complex, though Paddack said it will need to come up during a work session in the future. As for the Baltimore Avenue project, council members agreed with McGean that the ball needed to start rolling on the project. Councilman Peter Buas said paving the street is “Priority number one.” Director of Public Works Hal Adkins advised the board that it needed to commit to giving Delmarva Power the money it needs – estimated to be $200,000 – to begin the design phase of the project, and council members agreed. Although the board did not vote on the matter on Tuesday, it is expected to at a future meeting. On a cautionary note, McGean told the board that the project could cost more or less than the $20 million he previously estimated. “If they come in at $20 million, we could be looking at something in the $25 million range,” he said. “$15 million is a million a block, which is not outrageous for undergrounding utilities.” The board agreed to adopt the staff rankings as presented, with the exception of Baltimore Avenue, which was moved from “very important” to “critical.” The board also agreed to accelerate the timeline of a project to widen the sidewalks and add streetscaping to Somerset Street, between Baltimore Avenue and Philadelphia Avenue, while also making it a one-way street. The Somerset Street project did not rank very high by either party, and it was slated to take place from 2023 to 2024. The Ocean City Development Corporation – or OCDC – has offered to pay for a portion of the project, with the city paying $150,000. But OCDC wants to start planning the project and asked that it be accelerated forward for 2022 and 2023. Glenn Irwin, the executive director of OCDC did not immediately respond to inquiries regarding how much OCDC plans to pay into the project, or the details of what the project entails. Gehrig asked why the Somerset project should take precedence over adding lights to soccer fields at Northside Park or, again, the sports complex. “To me, the lights out there are more important than having a oneway street at Somerset,” he said. Still, all seven board members agreed to accelerate the Somerset project, spend $1.5 million – potentially $1.9 million – on capital improvements around the city, and bump the Baltimore Avenue project to critical status.
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Spacing rules still limit restaurant capacity Continued from Page 1 per table, allowing indoor booth seating and reopening buffets provides a real opportunity for restaurants to capture a little more business. Given that we are getting closer to the season, these small steps are necessary for restaurant recovery. Without a doubt, this move also provides optimism and a mental boost we all could use.” Matt Bayline, who owns and manages Duffy’s Tavern on 130th Street and Coastal Highway, however, said the governor’s announcement is a “hollow victory.” “We can’t get to 100 percent, even though we’re allowed, with the six feet [social distancing],” Bayline said. “For a small place kind of like us, it doesn’t make much of a difference.” He added that he is not able to increase capacity indoors even by one seat. Fortunately, with the nice weather forecasted for the weekend, Duffy’s Tavern will offer outdoor seating. “We still can’t have room for entertainment or anything like that,” Bayline said. “We have to save all available seating for customers. We have no space to spare.” Duffy’s Tavern is open Monday,
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WCPS offers covid testing to students, staff By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (March 12, 2021) Nearly 70 percent of Worcester County public school students returned to the classroom fulltime on Monday, as the school system entered Stage 4 of its “Responsible Return” plan. “It was a really great day. Our teachers and all of our staff are doing a wonderful job with all of our safety protocols that are in place. Our kids are doing an incredible job following those safety protocols,” said Dr. Annette Wallace, chief academic officer for grades ninth through 12th, in an interview on Tuesday. “I talked with a couple principals yesterday and one of the resounding things from them was that how impressed they were with how well the students were following all the safety protocols because it is a challenge for kids and it’s a challenge for our staff.” Before building entry every morning, students, with the help of their families, are required to complete a screening questionnaire. “Our building entry screening is vital to our safety protocols,” said Lauren Williams, the coordinator of school health services. “We do take every opportunity that we can to remind families to answer those questions and to answer those questions honestly. It’s really important that they stay home if they’re sick.”
Williams added that if students traveled, they should follow Gov. Larry Hogan’s travel advisory to get a negative test result before returning to school or quarantining. Virtual learning is available for students if they are waiting for test results or quarantining, she said. The school system has also initiated a covid-19 testing program for K-12 students that Hogan announced in February. “The individuals who we test in that proLauren Williams gram are individual students or staff who become ill during the school day or who learn during the school day that they are a close contact of someone who tested positive for covid19,” Williams said. Annette Wallace School nurses have been trained to administer both the rapid and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) covid-19 confirmatory tests. According to the school system’s website, ill individuals will only receive the PCR test if they receive a negative result on the rapid test. Families are encouraged to opt-in to the free program by signing consent forms that have been distributed. The forms will be on file if a child should need
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members. Ill individuals must provide proof to their schools that they are seeing or have seen a doctor with 24 hours of being sent home. “As long as they take those steps and seek out that medical consultation, their close contacts can continue to come to school unless, of course, they do test positive for covid,” Williams said. Wallace added that students earn attendance either by being present in the school building or by responding to the attendance question daily in Schoology. According to the “Responsible Return” plan, high school students will need to do this for each class period, but elementary and middle school students only need to answer one attendance question daily with their first scheduled teachers. Wallace reminded school families that attendance and grade points are different. “When people ask about attendance, often I think, that they’re actually not really asking about attendance. They’re really asking about how do I get grades for school, or does my Zoom count as attendance and no, it does not,” she said.
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Seacrets and OC agree to new 49th Street lease terms By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (March 12, 2021) A recently renewed lease between Ocean City and Seacrets that allowed the staff at the restaurant-entertainment complex to manage and control the sidewalk and street traffic along 49th Street was dug up on Tuesday, after the owner asked to extend the lease for three years. Traditionally, city officials renew a lease each year with Seacrets that allows the staff to manage foot and vehicle traffic along a 250-foot portion of 49th Street that serves as an entrance road for the popular destination. In February, City Council members unanimously approved renewing the lease for another year for $2,400. But shortly after the lease between the two entities was renewed, Leighton Moore, the owner of Seacrets, asked that the terms be reconsidered to allow him to get a three-year lease instead. City attorney Heather Stansbury told council that the nature of the request was that each year, the lease is renewed at the last minute because someone forgot about it. It could either stick with its original decision to renew the lease for one year, add a kickout clause that allows the city to terminate the agreement if the council agrees to a multi-year lease, or have the lease automatically renew each year, with a 60- or 90-day clause for termination before each renewal. Another issue brought to the council’s attention by Stansbury dealt with signage. A prohibition of signs along this particular property was written into the city code, and Moore requested the provision be removed from the code and allow West End LLC the ability to apply for any sort of sign on the property through the Board of Zoning and Appeals. Councilman Lloyd Martin said Moore should be permitted to go through the process of getting signs on the property like any other business and that he was in favor of removing the prohibition. Moore, who was at the meeting, said he thought it was ironic that he owned the land that he leased to the city and needs permission to put up a sign. The rest of the board agreed, and also voted unanimously to change the terms of the agreement between the city and Seacrets to be automatic renewal year-to-year, with a clause that allows the city to terminate the agreement 60-days before it renews. Moore, expressing his approval, even threw his hand up as a vote in favor of the motion.
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Mayor seeks noon start for trams By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (March 12, 2021) A letter from Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan to the Transportation Committee on Tuesday asking to change the Boardwalk Tram operating hours and daily schedule had members of the committee scrambling to for a solution that can be in place before the summer season begins. Meehan, who was absent from the meeting because he is on vacation, asked the committee to consider changing the tram operating start time from 11 a.m. to noon, suggesting the ridership is not heavy during that hour and that the city could save money by making the move. Changing the hours, however, involves more than changing the bus schedule. In fact, bike riders are not permitted on the Boardwalk during the summer after 11 a.m. because of the presence of the tram. If the hours of the tram are modified, the committee members pondered whether to change when bikes needed to be off of the Boardwalk. In his letter, which Councilman Tony DeLuca read to the committee, Meehan said he would support changing the hours of the tram operation while leaving the bike regulations the same. Hal Adkins, the director of public
works for Ocean City, said the city traditionally starts the trams even earlier during Springfest, Sunfest and the air show each year to accommodate the early crowds, and suggested that continue to be the case. “They want to get their space, show center,” Ocean City Operations Manager Steve Bartlett said, reiterating that the trams need to start at 10 a.m. – especially for the air show. During the air show, the noise can be overwhelming and cause disruptions in communication between dispatchers, drivers, and passengers, Bartlett said. Once the show starts, he added, the trams need to stop because “it’s a safety issue.” Signs along the Boardwalk currently state that bikes, pushcarts, and EPAMDs are permitted from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, between the hours of 2 a.m. and 11 a.m. Those hours modify slightly, according to the signs, on Springfest and Sunfest weekends, from Thursday through Sunday, and from 2 a.m. to noon. Adkins said there was nothing attached to the hours of the tram operation in the city code. DeLuca added that the City Council should discuss the proposed changes, which would
include adding the air show to the signs when modified – and vote on implementing them. Councilman Mark Paddack, who retired as an Ocean City police sergeant, said officers do not normally direct people on bikes to get off the Boardwalk until 10-15 minutes after 11 a.m. And rather than change the bike hours from 11 a.m. to noon, as well, DeLuca suggested the city “maybe split the difference,” or have them off the Boardwalk by 11:30 a.m. “It works well for both [parties],” he said. The tram start time modification could also come into play when it comes to deploying the trams to the north and south stations. Advertisements for the trams state a start time – typically 11 a.m. or 10 a.m. – and it is important, Bartlett said, for the buses to be at their respected station by the time service starts. “If we don’t have a vehicle to transport passengers at noon, we aren’t complying to our advertisement,” Adkins said. In his letter, Meehan said he would like to see the trams start their operations from the downtown station at noon, but Adkins said that See OC Page 23
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OC seeks to fill ad space on trams Continued from Page 20 would upset many passengers who expect the service at the north and south stations at noon. If the bikes are off the Boardwalk by 11:45 a.m., the trams will have enough time to get to their respective stations, and the consensus among the committee members was that should be enough leeway to get everything in place, and on time. Along with city council members taking on the topic, the bicycle committee was also expected to discuss the hour difference during its next meeting. From his experience of trying to clear the Boardwalk of bikes, Paddack said the addition of a bike lane along Baltimore Avenue will come in handy if a capital improvement project to bury utility kubwa and expand the sidewalks comes to fruition. The tram service provided by the city brings money in from ridership, but also from advertisers. Currently, 31 percent, or 15 spaces on the trams for advertisements have not been sold. Each tram has six spots for advertisements — two larger ads on each side of the vehicle, and two smaller spots on the front and back of the tram. DeLuca said the Green Committee could run advertisements for campaigns such as, “Litter Free OC,” and
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In response, DeLuca said, “We’ll fill it up.” And on one final note, the city is expected to take delivery of three articulating buses that were donated by the MTA, sometime by late June, early July. Adkins said he would prefer to see the buses delivered sometime in June to get them ready for operation.
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Pension fund grew $50 million in three years Continued from Page 23 least a 7 percent profit each year. “We’re charged with making over seven percent in this portfolio,” Esham said. “What we do with the trustees is try to get the most return ... with the least amount of risk.” Every two to three years, he and his team reassess the investments to make sure they are shooting for that 7 percent. Paddack asked if the investments were actually getting the minimum goal set by the firm. As a retired member of the Ocean City Police Department, Paddack said he has a vested interest in the pension. So, while the charts show that over the past three years the pension has grown $50 million, Paddack wanted Esham to say how much the pension lost in the 10 years before that. “There has not been a time where you guys hit the assumption of 7 percent return,” Paddack said, claiming that the return has been more in the range of three and a half or four percent. “From what I recall, our performance has actually lost money the previous 10 years but may be bringing money back in now.” He added that when he looked at his own personal assets and invest-
ment, he was “appalled about what them. we’d received.” “Of all the disclosed and displayed Paddack continued to press fees that have been charged in both of Esham for answers, saying he would these pensions, what have we paid,” never put city emhe asked Esham. “I ployee pension just want to make funds in some of the sure we are getting ‘There has not been a time things he had been the best return of where you guys hit the involved in. the fees we are pay“I’m looking out assumption of 7 percent return. ing...I don’t know From what I recall, for all of our emthat we’re there yet. ployees...but we’re our performance has actually I’m not an expert in still not back to this.” lost money the previous where we should be As Esham raced if you’re basing it 10 years but may be bringing through his papermoney back in now.’ off of 7 percent,” he work to figure out said. Mark Paddack, Councilman the amount in fees Esham provided that had been Paddack with the charged, he said the percentages the infees were important vestments hit from 2011 through to him as well. 2019, with the lowest being -6.81 perAccording to Councilman Tony cent in 2018 and the highest being DeLuca, $1,042,950 were paid in 17.26 percent in 2019. fees. Esham said much of the $50 milLocal government critic Tony lion increase was from the past year Christ spoke up about the pension and in December 2019 alone, the program at the beginning of the counportfolio gained $9 million. cil work session and questioned the Paddack, who asked Esham to at- fees and expenses associated with the tend the meeting and explain how the investment funds, accusing Morgan pension fund is performing, was crit- Stanley of not disclosing all of the fees. ical of the investments, and even “It’s alarming to me because some questioned the fees associated with of the alarming charges could be mil-
lions of dollars,” Christ said. He questioned whether there were better options to avoid undisclosed fees, and why he did not see the disclosure of independent manager fees. Christ wanted to be clear that he was not accusing Esham of using exchange traded funds, but he did notice there were a “few mutual funds” listed in the portfolio. Ultimately, he pressed the council to at least put out a request for proposals to find the best pension fund management company for its employees. Esham said he expected criticism and wanted to respond to a few things Christ said. Esham said one of the managers will use an institutional mutual fund with an internal base of two points so the amount of money they give to the manager is not enough to get into the larger bonds. Ultimately, he said, it’s a very inexpensive mutual fund that they will move in and out of. But in general, Esham said, he did not know, over the course of his entire tenure with Morgan Stanley, of ever using a mutual fund, adding that they disclose all of their fees. No action was required by city council after the presentation.
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The “Wall That Heals” traveling exhibit, a three-quarter-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will visit the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines in late April.
‘Wall That Heals’ deadline extended in Pines By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (March 12, 2021) Time remains to honor departed Vietnam veterans during an “In Memory” ceremony for the “Wall That Heals” traveling exhibit that will roll into the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines on April 20. Worcester Veterans Memorial Foundation Board member Larry Perrone said loved ones of local Vietnam
veterans who died after returning home have until March 15 to apply for the “In Memory” program offered through the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. “The date was March 5 but it got extended,” he said. The Wall That Heals will be on view in Ocean Pines from Thursday, April 22 through Sunday, April 25 at 2 p.m. Measuring 375 feet in length and
bearing the names of 58,279 U.S. Armed Forces members lost during the Vietnam War, the patriotic educational display is the largest of three mobile reproductions of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. “This wall is a three-quarter-size replica and is sponsored by the people who designed and funded the wall in D.C.,” he said. “There are two others that are half size.”
The nonprofit Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, which built the D.C. memorial in 1982, sees to the national tours of a trio of replicas that honor the three-plus million Americans who served in Southeast Asia. To provide historical context, the Wall That Heals display also features an “Education Center” that includes a timeline of the Vietnam War and further details about the D.C. Memorial. See VIETNAM Page 27
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Vote Berlin best small town beer scene in contest By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (March 12, 2021) Berlin is in fourth place of a USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice 2021 contest for the best small town beer scene against 19 other nominations, including Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Each town nominated has a population less than 30,000 and was chosen by a panel of beer experts as having the best beer scenes in the U.S. for their size. Berlin is behind Avondale Estates, Georgia, Maple Shade, New Jersey and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Ivy Wells, Berlin’s economic and community development director, said this is the first time the town has been nominated for the contest. “Berlin won best small town for shopping by USA Today in both 2018 and 2020, so we are thrilled to be nominated again for a new category,” Wells said. Berlin’s beer scene really developed when Burley Oak Brewing Company, 10016 Old Ocean City Boulevard, opened in 2011. Along with Pitt Stop Beer & Wine on Route 113, and Fins Ale House & Raw Bar, 119 N. Main St., Berlin has established a relatively expansive
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Vietnam memorial stopover in April Continued from Page 26 “This is a traveling wall and the states basically around Washington D.C. do not get this,” he said. “This is an incredible honor.” Perrone said organizers cited the Worcester County Veterans Memorial as a prime motivator for the Eastern Shore stopover. craft beer selection. Wells added that craft beer is a big economic driver and factor for tourism. “Most of our restaurants offer local beer now due to demand,” she said. “People want to experience local beer and food.” In addition, the town has hosted Oktoberfest for nine years, featuring beers from Burley Oak Brewing Company and Big Oyster Brewery from Lewes, Delaware. The event typically brings 3,000 to 5,000 visitors and residents downtown for the day. Fans of Berlin’s beer scene can vote once per day until March 16 at noon. To vote, visit https://www.10best.com/awards/tra vel/best-small-town-beerscene/berlin-maryland/. Winners will be announced on March 26.
“It really is because they’re impressed with our own Veterans Memorial down here,” he said. “There’s no other location in Maryland that will get the wall and it will probably never come again.” Applications for the “In Memory” ceremony can be found at the Ocean Pines Administration Building in White Horse Park, the Ocean Pines Golf Clubhouse and area establishments including: Whisker’s Bar & Grill or Jimmy’s Barber Shop on Cathell Road, Paradise Grill And Pizzeria or Southside Deli on Nicholas Lane and DeNovo’s Trattoria on Manklin Creek Road Applications are also available by contacting Perrone at 443-513-1407 or Marie Gilmore at 410-726-2881. Submissions should include photographs of veterans for use in a virtual “In Memory” honor roll with typed biographical sketches fewer than 300 words also permitted. “Their name will be included in the scroll that comes down here when the wall comes to Worcester County,” he said. In addition to being read aloud as part of the Ocean Pines ceremony by surviving family members when possible, the names of veterans and their biographies will be posted on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial website. Submissions will also be used for
the annual “In Memory” ceremony held in D.C. and future touring exhibits. Numerous volunteers are needed to help set up the Wall That Heals and to staff the site around the clock. For volunteer information, email Frank Bolen at frankieb@mchsi.com or call 302-245-5216. Perrone said the 50-plus foot trailer hauling the display is scheduled to arrive in Maryland from North Carolina and meet an extensive motorcade at Perdue Stadium in Salisbury on April 20. “The tractor-trailer will be escorted by, we believe at this time, at least 200 motorcycles,” he said. “They’ll take it through Salisbury and then down Route 50 and come into Ocean Pines from 589 in the late afternoon.” After arriving on Tuesday, the display assembly and volunteer training will take place on Wednesday in preparation for opening on Thursday. “This is going to be quite the show,” he said. For more information on the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation or the Wall That Heals exhibit, visit www.opvets.org. For information on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, visit www.vvmf.org or call 202-3930090.
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Lead inspection required in Md. since 2015 By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (March 12, 2021) Since 2015, the state of Maryland has made it mandatory for all properties built prior to 1978 to have a new lead inspection certificate at each change of occupancy. Here is a reminder of some of the rules and regulations for property owners who rent their property. The Maryland Department of the Environment’s (MDE) Lead Rental Registry mission is to protect families and prevent childhood poisoning from the exposure of lead by ensuring property owners register affected properties in compliance with the Maryland State Lead Laws. The following properties are required to register: • Residential rental properties built before 1978 are required to be registered and then renewed annually with Maryland Department of the Environment. • On or after January 1, 2015, all properties built prior to 1978 must have a new lead inspection certificate at each change of occupancy. • Residential rental properties built after 1977 and properties that have a passing Lead Free inspection certificate
are exempt. If you have a property built prior to 1978 that does not have a lead free inspection certificate, there are two ways to renew properties in the lead rental registry: online or via paper form. The MDE’s email address is mde.leadreg@maryland.gov. The fee to register a property is currently $30 per unit. An important note: a complete change in ownership requires a new registration and a new tracking number. This includes adding owners or changing to a corporation, etc. Registration is specific to ownership of a property and should match exactly what is on record with Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation. Any different combination of ownership for a participating property will require an adjustment to the Lead Rental Registration file. Properties are exempt regardless of their age if they meet the following criteria: • The property is a hotel, motel or similar seasonal or transient facility; or • The property has been lead paint tested by a MDE-accredited inspector and has issued a “Lead Free” or “Limited Lead Free” certificate. Any report submitted to the department certifying a unit as “Lead Free” or “Limited Lead
Free” shall include a processing fee of $10 per unit. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed
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Promotions John W. Breda, president and CEO of The Bank of Delmarva, recently announced that Mark Gosnell was promoted within the corporation. Gosnell joined the bank in 2019, and was recently promoted to the role of assistant vice president - network engiMark Gosnell neer. He previously worked as network engineer – assistant cashier. Gosnell has aided the bank in network installation and configuration, server migration, VOIP phone systems, and hardware and softWynter Taylor ware applications. He lives in Parsonsburg with his wife and three children. Wynter Taylor was promoted within the corporation as well.
Taylor joined the bank in 2016. She was recently promoted to the role of business analyst and assistant cashier officer for its Northwood Drive administrative office. Taylor previously served as the overdraft administrator and accounting clerk. In addition, she recently participated in Leadership Delmarva, an internal leadership program providing an opportunity to learn more about the banking industry and challenging participants to grow both personally and professionally. She resides in Fruitland, with her significant other and 12-year-old son.
Attends seminar Igor Conev, vice president of Mann Properties Inc. of Ocean City, recently attended the Community Associations Institute’s Annual Law Seminar. The CAI Law Seminar event is an annual educational, networking and leadership experience organized and managed by experts in community association law Continued on Page 29
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BUSINESS BRIEFS Continued from Page 28 and insurance and risk management. The 2021 seminar is a one-of-a-kind gathering for attorneys, insurance professionals and other industry leaders that examines emerging trends and legislative issues important to the practice of community association law. Participants reviewed and discussed the latest developments on critical topics, including fair housing laws, case law analysis, legislative trends, insurIgor Conev ance and risk management, and ethics. Conev believes professional development is the single most important investment for any company. His theory is that even the most successful companies in the world must constantly endeavor to improve themselves. This is based on the idea that someone is always trying to be the best. As such, complacency is a guaranteed sentence of failure. “The only way to ensure failure is to do nothing,” Conev said. “I have always been motivated to try anything and everything I can to get ahead. My management team and I are applying this idea to the company. We want to make sure our branding specialists are always working on new skills so that we can constantly improve the services we provide.”
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The Pine’eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines has announced Sharon Puser as the March Crafter of the Month. Puser has been a resident of Ocean Pines since 2000, moving to the area from Westwood, New Jersey, where she was a publisher of weekly newspapers and a local upscale magazine. She and her husband built their home in 2000 and retired full time to Ocean Pines in 2008. She has been the president of the Pine’eer Craft Club since 2013. Puser makes American Girl doll clothes under the name Girly Girl Doll wear and recently added a collection that fits Bitty Baby and other 15-inch baby dolls. She also makes decorative-shaped pillows and oven door towels. Her items, along with the work of other crafters, are available at the Artisan Gift Shop in White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines, open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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WORCESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Seasonal Environmental Health Aide Duties include conducting water quality analysis at public swimming pools/spas in Ocean City, Maryland. Some evening and weekend work a possibility. Applicant must be a high school graduate or possess a GED. Valid driver’s license required. Pool Operator Certification preferred. Background check is required. Please send resume and cover letter by March 17, 2021 to Bart Dorsch, 13070 St. Martin's Neck Bishopville, MD 21813, e-mail bart.dorsch@maryland.gov or fax to 410-352-3369.
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OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 8615 TINDLEY RD. NEWARK, MD 21841 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Curtis Savage, Jr. and Connie Lee Savage dated September 25, 1998 and recorded in Liber 2583, folio 263 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MARCH 12, 2021 AT 1:00 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #04-005589. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $8,000 in the form of certified check, cashier's check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and paid at execution of the deed, except where the secured party is the purchaser, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the
Ocean City Today / Public Notices date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser's sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees' file number 74588. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-2/25/3t _________________________________ C. GREGORY COBURN ESQ 6806B COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18613 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF VINCENT GIAMMONA Notice is given that Anthony Giammona, 102 Bea Lane, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on February 18, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Vincent Giammona who died on January 6, 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 18th day of August, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the
decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Anthony Giammona Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: February 25, 2021 OCD-2/25/3t _________________________________ ERIN MICHAEL MCCORMACK 119 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 101 SALISBURY, MD 21801
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18608 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BRANDY J. TERRILL Notice is given that Arlene JoAnn Marine, 3608 Figgs Landing Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863 and Dennis James Marine, 3608 Figgs Landing Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863, was on February 16, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Brandy J. Terrill who died on January 13, 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 16th day of August, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not pre-
MARCH 12, 2021 sented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Arlene JoAnn Marine Dennis James Marine Personal Representatives True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: February 25, 2021 OCD-2/25/3t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18594 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JACQUELINE TINGLE ROGERS Notice is given that Patricia R. Jackson, 8544 Langmaid Road, Newark, MD 21841, was on February 16, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Jacqueline Tingle Rogers who died on April 11, 2017, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 16th day of August, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Patricia R. Jackson Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest
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Date of publication: February 25, 2021 OCD-2/25/3t _________________________________ James W. Almand, Trustee Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842 CYNTHIA S. JESTER Plaintiff v. ROBERT L. JESTER Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-FM-17-000463
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The Mayor and City Council, a public community transit service provider in Ocean City, Maryland, is offering the opportunity for a public hearing to provide citizens a forum to present views on the following proposals: FY 2022 Annual Transportation Plan (ATP). The ATP contains requests for operating funds from the following programs: Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act, which provides funds for general public transit service in rural areas; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) program, which provides funds for federally required para transit services for persons with disabilities. In addition, capital funds will be requested for the following items:
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ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland on February 22, 2021, that the sale of Trader Lee’s Village Condominium Units 2 through 15 (14 units), 9935 Stephen Decatur Hwy., Ocean City, Maryland, made and reported by James W. Almand, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before March 29, 2021, provided a copy of this Order is published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once in three successive weeks, before March 22, 2021. The Report states that the Contract price for the property is $2,200,000. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-2/25/3t _________________________________ James E. Clubb, Jr. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 410-289-2323 410-289-3417 (fax) jay@jayclubblaw.com ASHLEY SCHAVEL 1532 Unionville Road Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Plaintiff vs. JOYCE ANTOINETTE STURGIS 402 Gaither Avenue Baltimore, MD 21228-3020 and WORCESTER COUNTY c/o Roscoe Leslie, Esq. 1 West Market Street Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 and ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY described as 1 Acre South Side Unionville Road SW of Pocomoke, Parcel No. 98, Tax Map No. 83 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000023
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of
ITEM One (1) Year Preventative Maintenance for Rolling Stock including Repairs, Parts and Labor Three (3) Heavy Duty 60’ Articulating Buses Twenty-Two (22) Heavy Duty 40’ Bus Replacements Four (4) ADA Accessible Transit Supervisor Support Vehicles Transportation Development Plan Study TOTAL
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A Public Hearing will be held upon request. Requests for a Public Hearing must be in writing and will be received until 4 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021. Requests for a Public Hearing and/or other written comments should be sent to the following address and clearly marked “Public Hearing Comments”: Ocean City Transportation 204 65th Street, Building E Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Written comments can also be emailed to: Mark D. Rickards at mdrickards@oceancitymd.gov If requested, a Public Hearing will be held: Monday, March 15, 2021 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 301 North Baltimore Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 If special assistance is required at the Public Hearing contact Ocean City Transportation, Administrative Coordinator, at 410-723-2174 prior to 4 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2021. OCD-2/11/5t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ redemption from the tax sale on the following property located in Worcester County, Maryland, sold by Phillip G. Thompson, Collector of Taxes for the State of Maryland and for Worcester County, to the Plaintiff, the parcel of land described as follows: 1 Acre South Side Unionville Road, SW of Pocomoke, Parcel No. 98, Tax Map No. 83; deed ref. 3453342, tax account no. 01-003321. The property is an unimproved lot, and is assessed to Joyce Antoinette Sturgis. The Complaint states among other things that the amount necessary for redemption has not been paid. The sale was held on May 18, 2018, and more than six (6) months has passed since that date. It is thereupon this 24th of February, 2021, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to redeem the property or answer the Complaint by April 26, 2021, or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of re-
demption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff title to said property, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. Beau H. Oglesby JUDGE True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-3/4/3t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18612 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CAROLYN E. SMITH Notice is given that Eva HitchensStephens, 37105 Hudson Road, Selbyville, DE 19975, was on February 19, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Carolyn E. Smith who died on January 31, 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 19th day of August, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Eva Hitchens-Stephens Personal Representative
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True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: February 25, 2021 OCD-2/25/3t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "D" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Dina Heise, 10607 Shifting Sands Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842. For: Lion Scale Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Liquor Depot 9935 Stephen Decatur Highway Unit 2 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: Leander, Inc. There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 17, 2021 @ 1:15 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-3/4/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "A" BEERWINE License: 7 Day, By: Logan G. E. Willey, 2813 Plover Drive, Unit 3A, Ocean City, MD 21842. For: Real Raw Organics, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Real Raw Organics 3406 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 17, 2021 @ 1:25 P.M. The Board welcomes written or
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of Location from 1301 Atlantic Avenue to 106 32nd Street for a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Steven C. Bowers, 12461 Coastal Marsh Drive #303, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Jeremy Michael Brink, 300B 33rd Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Three Company, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Ocean 13 106 32nd Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 17, 2021 @ 1:35 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-3/4/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Norman R. Bunting, Jr., 12827 Whisper Trace Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842; John Francis Natoli, 15 Cedar Avenue, Gaitherburg, MD 20877. For: Tequila Frogs OC, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Tequila Frogs OC 5401 Coastal Highway Units C1, C2 and C3 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 17, 2021 @ 1:50 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-3/4/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of Location from 11401 -A Coastal Highway to 11531 Coastal Highway for a Class: "A" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Mohamad Ramadan, 13037 Drum Point Road, Ocean City, MD 21842. For: GCBW, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Gold Coast Beer-Wine-Liquor 11531 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 17, 2021 @ 2:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-3/4/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "B" BEER-WINE License: 7 Day, By: William Evon Fetterolf, 4 Dockside Court, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Brett Del Fetterolf, 4 Dockside Court, Berlin, Maryland 21811 For: Better Fetter Grove, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Grove Market 12402 St. Martin's Neck Road Bishopville, Maryland 21813 Formerly: Dale R. Baker and Leslie C. Lunga There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 17, 2021 @ 2:15 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-3/4/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Francis Bernard Raffo, 10011 Flotilla Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Jonathan Bennett Latta, 9815 Stephen Decatur Highway Unit 26, Ocean City, MD 21842; Edward Gunnar Johnson Jr., 13515 Holly Lane Unit E, Ocean City, MD 21842; Marc Alan Ginsberg, 744 Ocean Parkway, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: Fast Eddie's, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Fast Eddie's 11805 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room,
MARCH 12, 2021 Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 17, 2021 @ 2:25 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-3/4/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Request to expand the licensed premises to include an elevated deck, Request for speakers outside on the elevated deck, Request for Trivia and Bingo games two days per week, Request to allow a digital juke box and Request to modify the licensed property by installing a garage style door for a Class: "D" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Peter J. Laviola, 13207 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Raymond J. McGrath, 13207 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Deborah A. McGrath, 13207 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Beach Barrels, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Beach Barrels 13207 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 17, 2021 @ 2:55 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-3/4/2t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18616 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN GEORGE TREIRES Notice is given that Chrisanthe Alesse Grassman, 15319 Jordans Journey Drive, Centreville, VA 20120, was on February 25, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of John George Treires who died on February 2, 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 25th day of August, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the
MARCH 12, 2021 decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Chrisanthe Alesse Grassman Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 05, 2021 OCD-3/5/3t _________________________________
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 town limits. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractors and 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" dropdown menu in the lower right hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410632-1194 to request a package by mail. There will be a mandatory prebid meeting for all interested bidders at the subject property 9:00 a.m., on March 18, 2021. The project is proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and State Special Loans Program is thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021 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 – 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,
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ORDERED, this 2nd day of March, 2021 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 307 13th St., Unit B3, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 5th day of April, 2021 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 29th day of March, 2021, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $165,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-3/4/3t _________________________________
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 Stockton area of Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to experienced septic system installers and 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 project is proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and is thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021 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 – Stockton" 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 prebid meeting and bid specifications shall be directed to the Environmental Programs Inspector, Ed Lawson, at 410-632-1220. All other inquiries shall be directed to Jo Ellen Bynum, Housing Program Administrator, at 410-632-1200, ext. 1171. OCD-3/11/1t _________________________________
NOTICE
ON THE PROGRESS OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland will conduct a Public Hearing to provide information on the progress of COVID Round 1 Grant. Grant No. CV-1-13 which was funded under the Maryland Community Development Block Grant Program which is a federally funded program designed to assist governments with activities directed toward neighborhood and housing revitalization, economic development, and improved community facilities and services. The hearing will be held on: TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021 AT 10:30 A.M. IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM ROOM 1101 - GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 The purpose of the Public Hearing is to assess the program progress on the following CDBG grant received from the State of Maryland: 1. CV-1-13 COVID Round 1 Grant Funding is being used by Diakonia, Inc. which is located at 12747 Old Bridge Road, Ocean City, Maryland for cost of staff time and COVID testing and supplies for homeless persons due to increased needs as a result of the COVID 19 crisis in the amount of $32,865. The Worcester
County Developmental Center located at 8545 Newark Road, Newark, Maryland funding is being used to pay for equipment for use by staff and clients to provide virtual day programs and services to developmentally disabled adults who are isolated due to the COVID crisis. 2. The total amount of the grant is $64,265 and the CDBG grant term is scheduled to end on July 31, 2022. Diakonia, Inc. and the Worcester County Developmental center are currently working towards completing their grant projects. Efforts will be made to accommodate the disabled and non-English speaking residents with 3 business days advance notice to Weston Young, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer at 410-632-1194. County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland OCD-3/11/1t _________________________________ MICHAEL B. MATHERS ESQ WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & MATHERS, LLP P.O. BOX 910 115 BROAD STREET SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18630 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOAN THERESE GRIM Notice is given that Margaret Elizabeth Holcombe, 53 Driftstone Circle, Arden, NC 28704 was on March 03, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joan Therese Grim who died on December 18, 2020, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 3rd day of September, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Margaret Elizabeth Holcombe Personal Representative
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True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 11, 2021 OCD-3/11/3t _________________________________
of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: RAYMOND MCGRATH (BEACH BARRELS LLC) – (BZA 2581 #21-09400003) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Maureen Howarth, Attorney OCD-3/11/2t _________________________________ Ryan D. Bodley Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842
NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: March 25th, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2&3), Powers, of the Code, (1) an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2) requesting a special parking exception to allow the 10 required spaces to be compact spaces; & (2) an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance for a new set of egress stairs in the required yard providing a maximum 1’ 1” remaining setback. The site of the appeal is described as Lots11, Block 41N, Sinepuxent Beach Plat, further described as located on the west side of St. Louis Avenue, and locally known as 207 St Louis Avenue and 204 Bayview Lane, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: OC LAND HOLDINGS LLC (c/o STEPHEN CARULLO) – (BZA 2584 #2109500006) 6:10 P.M. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to waive 7 parking spaces to construct a 962 square foot tiki garden bar area for outdoor dining. The entire site of the appeal is described as Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 for Building 1 and Lots 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23 for Building 2, Block 87 of the Fenwick Plat; further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway between 132nd and 133rd Street, encompassing street addresses of 13201-13209 Coastal Highway, and known locally as Beach Barrels, 13207 Coastal Highway, in the Town
Bluewater East-A Condominium Association, Inc. c/o Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Plaintiff vs. Loretta Lynn Lowe 13400 Coastal Highway, Unit AS205 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MARYLAND FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CIVIL CASE NO. C-23-CV-19-000347
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ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 5th day of March, 2021, that the foreclosure sale of Bluewater East Condominium, Unit AS205, 13400 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, made and reported by Ryan D. Bodley, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 5th day of April, 2021, provided a copy of this Order is published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once in successive weeks, before the 29th day of March, 2021. The Report states that the total proceeds from the sale of the property to be One Hundred Thousand and Seventeen Dollars ($117,000.00). Susan R. Braniecki CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-3/11/3t _________________________________ MORGAN A. FISHER ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18640 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RUTH ANNE GRANINGER Notice is given that Regan J.R. Smith, 3509 Coastal Highway, Ocean
City, MD 21842, was on March 05, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ruth Anne Graninger who died on January 26, 2021, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 5th day of September, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Regan J.R. Smith Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 11, 2021 OCD-3/11/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18643 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ANNA G. SIRMAN Notice is given that Cordelia S. Pearson, 8016 Ninepin Branch Road, Berlin, MD 21811, was on March 08, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Anna G. Sirman who died on February 8, 2021, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their
MARCH 12, 2021 objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 8th day of September, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Cordelia S. Pearson Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 11, 2021 OCD-3/11/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18639 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GLORITA V. BAILEY Notice is given that Don E. Bailey, 3946 Conshocken Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19131, was on March 05, 2021 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Glorita V. Bailey who died on February 12, 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1,
MARCH 12, 2021 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Don E. Bailey Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 11, 2021 OCD-3/11/1t _________________________________ ANN KARWACKI GOODMAN ESQ PARKER COUNTS 129 N. WASHINGTON STREET P.O. BOX 1209 EASTON, MD 21601
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18624 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY A. VANDER CLUTE AKA: DOROTHY A. GREENAWAY Notice is given that Bruce Eric Vander Clute, 43 Moonraker Road, Berlin, MD 21811, was on March 01, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dorothy A. Vander Clute who died on January 17, 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 1st day of September, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim
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PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning March 11, 2021 or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. Line No Year 0721-20 2009
Make CADILLAC
Model SRX
Color MAROON
Style SUV
VIN 1GYEE437990155497
Mileage N/A
All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-3/11/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Bruce Eric Vander Clute Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 11, 2021 OCD-3/11/3t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18625 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL JOHN MURRAY Notice is given that Kelley Murray Von Blon, 9817 Millwick Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042, was on March 01, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Michael John Murray who died on January 31, 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 1st day of September, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise
delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Kelley Murray Von Blon Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 11, 2021 OCD-3/11/3t _________________________________ James E. Clubb, Jr. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 410-289-2323 410-289-3417 (fax) jay@jayclubblaw.com BARRY DUFFY, JR. P.O. Box 396 Berlin, MD 21811 FOR Plaintiff vs. GEORGE F. MANUEL 297 Tietjen Avenue Englewood, NJ 07631-3841 and THE TESTATE AND INTESTATE SUCCESSORS OF GEORGE F. MANUEL BELIEVED TO BE DECEASED, AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, OR UNDER THE INDIVIDUAL BELIEVED TO BE DECEASED and WORCESTER COUNTY c/o Roscoe Leslie, Esq. 1 West Market Street Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 and ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR
CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY described as 1.26 Acres North Side George Island Landing Road, Stockton, Maryland George F. Manuel Survey RHO 129-6 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000038
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption from the tax sale on the following property located in Worcester County, Maryland, sold by Phillip G. Thompson, Collector of Taxes for the State of Maryland and for Worcester County, to the Plaintiff, the parcel of land described as follows: 1.26 Acres North Side George Island Landing Road, Stockton, Maryland, George F. Manuel Survey in Liber R.H.O. No. 129, folio 6; deed ref. 0.D.0 No. 51, folio 117, tax account no. 08-007233. The property is assessed to George F. Manuel. The Complaint states among other things that the amount necessary for redemption has not been paid. The sale was held on May 17, 2019, and more than six (6) months has passed since that date. It is thereupon this 5th of March, 2021, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to redeem the property or answer the Complaint by May 8, 2021, or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff title to said property, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. Beau H. Oglesby JUDGE True Copy
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Test Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-3/11/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18628 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EILEEN F. HAFFNER Notice is given that Frances Haffner, P.O. Box 467, Ocean View, DE 19970, was on March 02, 2021 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Eileen F. Haffner who died on February 14, 2021, with-
out a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the
undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Frances Haffner Personal Representative
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MARCH 12, 2021 True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 11, 2021 OCD-3/11/1t _________________________________ MICHAEL B. MATHERS ESQ WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHS, DOUSE & MATHERS, LLP P.O. BOX 910 115 BROAD STREET SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18630 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOAN THERESE GRIM Notice is given that Margaret Elizabeth Holcombe, 53 Driftstone Circle, Arden, NC 28704, was on March 03, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joan Therese Grim who died on December 18, 2020, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 3rd day of September, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Margaret Elizabeth Holcombe Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 11, 2021 OCD-3/11/3t _________________________________
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Sunshine Week and open govt. The only way to fight misinformation is to provide verifiable information. That’s the focus of National Sunshine Week (March 14-20), the annual newspaper industry campaign to ensure open governments in the communities they serve. Begun in 2005 by what was then known as the American Society of News Editors — now the News Leaders Association — Sunshine Week aims to remind the public that knowing how their governments operate builds trust between citizens and the institutions that work for them. All too often, the absence of information leads some members of the public to supply their own, and, more often than not, they think the worst. This is how conspiracy theories are born, from surmises and speculation created to fill the informational void. Although the idea of Sunshine Week might be taken by some to suggest that government can’t be trusted, that’s not the case. Most people in our governments are well-intentioned, although they do sometimes resent nosy reporters who make more work for them or call them to account for actions taken. But Sunshine Week also means that much of the responsibility for maintaining an open government falls on citizens themselves, who sometimes find it easier to ignore government actions that don’t affect them directly. In that regard, community newspapers in particular act as conduit between government and the public. They are, or attempt to be, a middle partner of sorts that works to inform both sides of what one thinks of the other. That’s how the democratic equation is supposed to work: an informed government and an informed electorate make for less political discord and more balanced policies. Newspapers can’t help with that without the cooperation of government officials and employees and citizens. As Sunshine Week begins, we encourage the public and government to commit to openness and awareness and to end our occasional reliance on what we think, rather than what we know.
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Real royal fascination
Royalty: can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em. That’s our national situation, considering that 239 years after the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which formally ended the Revolutionary War (that was us against the British, by the way) 17 million people tuned in to watch Oprah’s televised interview of Harry, the royal formerly known as Prince, and Megan Markle. Harry and Megan, if I may call them that, have renounced their royal stations By and have taken up lives as priStewart vate citizens, which makes Dobson them just like you and me, give or take a castle and an inherited country or two. And yet, I’d bet if the Treaty of Paris was put to a vote today it would lose the popular ballot. We’re just fascinated by royalty, and I blame the Hallmark Channel, which has someone marrying a prince or princess every other week, while the rest of us have to deal with hearing, “Yeah, you’re a real prince, alright.” It’s as if they are the perfect specimens of humanity, without all the bothersome human conditions that derail the daily lives of the rest of us. “Good afternoon. My name is Princess Innglenook and I have no innards. Just a great looking exterior.” We all know that isn’t true, because European royalty has had its share of big problems. Take King George III, who held the crown when colonial troops defeated British Gen. Cornwallis at Yorktown in 1781. Mad King George III, as he came to be
known, was believed to be bat-guano crazy, although he did suffer from assorted maladies caused by the royal penchant for marrying family members. It might be said that his family tree was more trunk than branches, which led to an UncleCousin-Daddy and Aunt-Mommy-Sister sort of thing. The upside of that, however, was that you only had to mail one Christmas card during the holidays to cover pretty much everyone. The downside, aside from the nutso factor, is that intermarriage can cause a medical condition called porphyria, which can, among other things, make your urine blue. That’s nice, I suppose, from a decorative point of view, but a real wake-up call first thing in the morning. It also suggests that the term “bluebloods” might be something of a misnomer. Which brings me to a point I have been wanting to make for some time: Why, after eight years of fighting and 245 Fourth of Julys, do we act as if this Revolutionary War business was a mistake and that we’re really royal subjects at heart? It seems to me that our struggle for independence might not have given us what we really wanted, which was natural born rulers who would let us do whatever. We did not, however, come away from that great victory empty-handed. Legend has it that when Cornwallis’ surrendered, the colonists made fun of him by playing a game called “Siege of Yorktown,” in which the trapped Cornwallis was represented by a target in the middle of a board. Ultimately, after the states were formed, this game came to be known as Cornwallis Hole ... and the rest, as they say, is history.
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Letters to the editor Bertino promotes upgrades for broadband service Editor, Limitations in Worcester County’s broadband infrastructure were readily evident as individuals, educators, students, health care providers, businesses and remote workers confronted and struggled with the realities of pandemic work-at-home orders, remote learning, virtual meetings and medical consultations and just staying in touch with family and friends. Our experiences during the past year have compressed and sharply brought into focus what we have learned about the importance of having in place broadband accessibility for all Worcester County residents and the consequences of not having it. There are great swaths of our county, particularly the rural areas, where broadband accessibility hardly exists or is not available at all. Our residents, whether they live in Bishopville or outside Pocomoke, whether they live on a farm in Stockton or along the Pocomoke River, must have access to the internet like those living in the more concentrated population areas of our county. Broadband connectivity is not a luxury nor should it be viewed as such.
There are multiple internet carriers doing business within our county. But their economic viability models focus on population density. They are businesses focused on maximizing their bottom lines. The reality is that much of our county is not densely populated and as such these areas are less attractive to providers who cannot justify the return on infrastructure investment. We are in the third decade of the 21st century. Access to broadband is a necessity and must be made available to every home and business within our county. For this reason, this is a narrowly defined circumstance when government has a responsibility to bridge the chasm created when business is unable to fulfill the needs of our residents, homeowners and business owners. No different than our road system, water and sewer systems and the electrical grid, broadband is an infrastructure capital asset that must be in place to meet the needs of Worcester County residents now and in the future. Universal access to broadband will ignite and sustain economic development and opportunity within our county not just today but for many tomorrows to come. When all homes and businesses have
access to reliable internet, Worcester County will be attractive to the individuals and businesses who will continue to work remotely, even after covid subsides. By all accounts, the pandemic has spurred a lasting demographic shift away from metropolitan areas in favor of more desirable locales. Remote work decouples the link between where a person works and where a person lives. Remote working allows individuals and families to choose where they want to live based on their needs and desires. Why shouldn’t Worcester be a beneficiary of this reality? Broadband accessibility will energize our communities and local businesses that for generations has been sustained by agriculture and tourism. Investment in countywide broadband infrastructure will improve the quality of life of our residents as well as the learning experience our of students. It will lure workers whose jobs allow them to work remotely. Worcester County will benefit greatly when we, as a county, invest in needed broadband infrastructure. Also, the positive financial impact on business will have no bounds. The many natural assets that make Worcester County a desirable place to live, work and play are complemented by an exceptional school system, a proliferating health care system and a populace imbued with an indomitable entrepreneurial, we-can-do-anything-we-setour-minds-to spirit.
Building the necessary broadband infrastructure so that every home and business in Worcester County can have access is a challenge worthy of our pursuits as a community and a county government. Anthony W. “Chip” Bertino Jr. Worcester County Commissioner Ocean Pines District
Suggests alternate spot for police Boardwalk substation Editor, My name is Dennis Renner. My wife and I own the Alaska Stand at 9th Street and Boardwalk. After concerning events from last year … I have two main points I would like to focus on. Here are two points I would like to make: 1. Keeping the public restrooms open until midnight, as advertised. Have Police Service Aides (PSA’s) posted from 6 p.m. until midnight, or after, for safety (and especially for the city workers at the restrooms). 2. In regard to the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), consideration to use money (which I understand is upward of $1 million) designated for renovations at the OCPD Boardwalk Substation located at 501 South Atlantic Avenue, and instead build a new substation somewhere in the vicinity of the public restroom currently located at 9th Street and Boardwalk. Dennis Renner Alaska Stand owner Ocean City
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Fire truck replacement plan gains approval By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (March 12, 2021) Ocean City Fire Chief Richard Bowers presented a plan to City Council members on Tuesday that replaces equipment like fire trucks and towers on an extended schedule, and while parts may be difficult to come by as the trucks age, he said his maintenance crew is ready for the challenge. The fire department typically has a schedule of replacing one apparatus – or fire truck – every five years, but when the pandemic started to raise budgetary concerns, department officials were asked to consider spacing the replacements out an additional five years. Some of the concerns with the longer service, Bowers said, included the older trucks not having the newer safety components, parts repairs taking longer because the parts are difficult to obtain, maintenance issues from wear and tear, and longer outof-service times because the trucks may take more time to service. Bowers worked with City Budget Manager Jennie Knapp to come up with options to pay for the replacement of the towers and apparatuses. Knapp presented two options that involved using County Fire Grant funds along with money the city covered to pay for repairs to an elevator
at fire headquarters. Ultimately, the council agreed to an option that involves transferring $53,000 from the county fire grant and $155,000 from the elevator repairs for a total $608,880 in 2021 replacement account. In 2022, the city will budget $517,000, and Knapp said she believes there is enough room in the county fire grant to cover the additional contribution. If the city does that, it would be able to smooth out its contributions between 2023 and 2029 at $520,000, which would be covered by the fire grant. Knapp assured the council that with that option, there would be no impact on tax revenue, or any revenue from capital improvements or the general fund. “It smooths out funding,” she said, explaining the city would have something to count on between FY 23-29. “We would go through FY25 with purchasing tower 6, engine 1 and engine 3.” In 2025, she added, they would come back with a 10-year plan that could go through 2030. Councilman Lloyd Martin said he liked option 2, and Councilman Tony DeLuca agreed. “Our fire company is very important to us,” Martin said, adding that it would be bad if anything happened
to the equipment. Deluca also chimed in, saying this puts the apparatus replacement on a schedule so that there are no surprises whenthe trucks need to be replaced. Councilman John Gehrig raised questions about the city paying 80 percent and the volunteers paying 20, and then ultimately, the volunteers get complete ownership of the trucks, but that is how the operation works, according to Knapp.
“We pay 80 percent for an apparatus in the long-term plan,” Councilman Mark Paddack said. “The apparatus is then sold by the volunteer fire company to offset equipment. I know how hard the two mechanics work ... and how hard the volunteers take care of the equipment.” Bowers said he is confident that his maintenance team can keep up with the plan. The board voted unanimously to approve the replacement plan.
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The Ocean City Fire Department presented a plan to city council that has it replacing fire trucks every 10 years instead of every five.
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South end post office could get five-year lease extension By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (March 12, 2021) With just over a year left in its lease, the United States Postal Service and customers of the downtown post office can breathe easier now, knowing that the Ocean City Council has renewed its terms on a property it leases to the mail carrier for another five years. In 2017, the city purchased the property where the USPS office is located at Fifth Street and Philadelphia Avenue, with the intent of using the parcel for public interest. Particularly, the city had two purposes in mind: Expand the Fourth Street parking lot or put a south end bus station that allows service to come to an end at fifth street. The station would also give buses a place to turn around, rather than clog up traffic toward the inlet. City Manager Doug Miller told council members that when the property was purchased, there was an inherited obligation to USPS to honor a five-year lease until May 2022. Miller presented three different options to the council. The first was to sell the property and make a profit, the second was to keep the property but raze the building and expand the parking lot, and the third was to stay in the landlord business and begin negotiations with a new lease. Councilman Lloyd Martin suggested
that using the property as a bus station would allow the transportation operation to run more smoothly and could keep buses out of the loop downtown. He suggested the council offer another five-year lease, but to also keep the transportation aspect on the radar. “We always said if the post office wanted to stay there and we didn’t have an immediate lease, we would honor that,” Councilman Tony DeLuca said. He seconded what Martin recommendation, and Councilman Frank Knight did as well, though he said he would like to see a transit station at the location in less than five years. Councilman Mark Paddack also agreed, though with a slightly different opinion. “I’m not in agreement with the Town of Ocean City as being landlords over the property,” he said. “In this case, I look at downtown and the community itself gravitates around that post office and has for decades.” Paddack added that he favored allowing lease negotiations to continue for “fair market space,” but with the intent that the town would develop the property in the near future. The board voted unanimously to approve the commencement of lease negotiations for the property, and to begin looking at developing it when a renewed lease potentially expires in 2027.
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Ocean City council members unanimously voted to begin lease negotiations with USPS for a property at the corner of Fifth Street and Philadelphia Avenue that the city owns.
State rejects OC request to fund lights at soccer fields By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (March 12, 2021) A request to the state to replace lighting at the Northside Park soccer fields was recently denied as part of Gov. Larry Hogan’s budget. Councilman John Gehrig, who is a big supporter of athletic programs in Ocean City – even throwing efforts behind getting a sports complex in the resort town – announced during a City Council work session Tuesday that an application for a grant to help fund the lights was denied. “[The application] was rejected by the governor’s budget,” Gehrig said. “It’s a serious maintenance issue. We will have a further discussion on that.” The councilman also reported on
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the Recreation and Parks Committee meeting that took place on Feb. 16. Among other things, he noted that a boating safety day is planned and approved for May 22. Gehrig also read a proclamation from the city declaring March as Good Sportsmanship Month in Ocean City, following suit with the state. “It’s more than just athletic development,” Gehrig said. “It’s also about character development.” The city holds a John Gehrig ceremony each year to celebrate good sportsmanship, and Gehrig said it would not be held in person this year. During the ceremony, winners are picked from a variety of sports. It’s one of the greatest events the recreation department has, Gehrig said. Instead of doing the event in person, he said something will take place on social media. With a number of planned events on the horizon, the Ocean City Recreation and Parks committee is continuing to push forward with making sure people are active. On Feb.16, the Recreation and Parks Committee discussed several events that are planned for the spring, including an adult St. Patrick’s Day soccer tournament, which has been approved by the Worcester County Health Department. In addition to a soccer tournament, a St. Patrick’s Day Scramble golf tournament sold all 32 slots for teams and has a waiting list. Spring programs also kicked off on Monday and registration for summer camps opened up in February.
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Police reform focus of Md. General Assembly last week By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (March 12, 2021) With the crossover week deadline of March 22 coming up, Maryland lawmakers are finalizing their bills to go before their opposite halves of the General Assembly, especially measure regarding police reform. The Senate voted last week to advance a legislative policing package that includes components to establish increased penalties for tampering with body-worn cameras and eliminating no-knock warrants. Mary Beth Other proposals conCarozza sidered included allowing accusations, misconduct complaints, internal affairs reports and disciplinary decisions to become public record and to repeal the Law Enforcement Officers’ Wayne Hartman Bill of Rights. “I did not vote for the proposals to allow false or unsubstantiated allegations against law enforcement to become public record; to repeal the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights; and to create a new process for the investigation, adjudication, and remedy of misconduct allegations,” said Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38). “I do not believe these proposals would lead to reform and safer communities and instead would place new burdens on our law enforcement officers and potentially jeopardize public safety.” After the votes, Carozza expressed her support again for the Joint Republican Caucus’ package of bills targeting violent crime. Among the package is legislation to increase penalties for repeat violent offenders, create a felony charge for the theft of a handgun, and change from 50 percent to 90 percent for the required time someone convicted of a violent crime is required to serve before being eligible for parole. “Public safety remains job number one, and with violent crime on the rise, we should do everything we can to ensure that Marylanders are safe,” Carozza stated. “This initiative will crack down on crime and keep violent offenders behind bars.” Del. Wayne Hartman’s (R-38 C) also expressed concerns about House legislation regarding police reform and the Accountability Act of 2021. “I feel we need to protect those who protect us, and House Bill 670 takes away a lot of the tools and the protection that our law enforcement officers currently have,” Hartman said. As the bill was proposed, Hartman believes it will be “challenging and expensive to implement.”
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The overall fiscal impact of House Bill 670 is unknown, but local governments will likely have significantly increased expenditures. According to the fiscal and policy note, the bill repeals the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBR), establishes provisions that relate to a discipline process for police officers, changes requirements for the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission regarding training and police certification, establishes the Maryland Use of Force Statute, establishes provisions regarding investigations of police shootings, establishes a tuition exemption for specified individuals attending a public institution of higher education who intend to become a police officer and requires each law enforcement agency to require, by Jan. 1, 2025, the use of body-worn cameras. In addition, a judge would be authorized under this legislation to issue a “no-knock” search warrant only under certain circumstances. “No-knock warrants are a very effective tool when you’re talking about dealing with somebody who has a history of being violent or having guns and so forth,” Hartman said. He added that he fears officers will sustain injuries because they hesitate before using force. Worcester County Sheriff Matthew Crisafulli told Ocean City Today he has concerns about the reform package and the abolishment of the LEOBR after nearly 47 years. “The LEOBR never protected law enforcement officers from misconduct. It established guidelines to be followed pertaining to disciplinary action against law enforcement officers. The language changes in the Use of Force requirements will potentially lead law enforcement officers to second guess their decisions in highly stressful situations. This is extremely concerning for our profession,” Crisafulli said. “Our law enforcement officers cannot be micromanaged. Supreme Court guidelines have held that the use of force is subject to the reasonableness requirement of the fourth amendment. Law enforcement officers have to make split second decisions under extreme duress. “The changes from ‘reasonable’ to ‘necessary and proportional’ is going to be a pivotal factor in the decision-making process of our law enforcement officers. If they second guess their decisions, that can cause great harm to our brave men and women,” he continued. “We already have standards in place. Law enforcement leaders need to be cognizant of their personnel and the actions of our personnel. These reforms are very concerning. I am proud of my men and women of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and all of the law enforcement personnel that stabilize See SENATE Page 49
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Baker returns home after having surgery at Hopkins By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (March 12, 2021) Following a lifesaving surgery last week at Johns Hopkins Hospital to excise a large internal mass, Ocean Pines resident Dave Baker returned home on Tuesday to begin a weeks’-long recovery. Speaking on Wednesday, Baker said surgeons at Hopkins removed an internal mass identified as pheochromocytoma, a rare tumor that emanates from Dave Baker the adrenal gland and affects on average two out of one million people. “I got back yesterday,” he said. “It was a long trip back.” Baker was initially diagnosed in mid-January when doctors at Atlantic General Hospital located an internal mass that was identified as pheochromocytoma. Baker said last week doctors discovered the mass had grown larger than previously thought once the internal surgery got underway. “It had gotten bigger so they had to do a little more, but it’s real unclear to me what happened,” he said. “I’m still processing everything.” Going into the procedure, Baker had been cautioned that blood pressure fluctuations are a principal challenge. “I know they had trouble keeping my blood pressure where it needed to be,” he said. “That was going to be the big obstacle but they handled it.” Pheochromocytoma patients are at risk of excessive hormones being released from flair-ups. Blood sugar spikes are also common with the condition. Upon awakening at the conclusion of the surgery, Baker described being in a dreamlike state. “When you come out of that, it’s just hard to tell what you actually remember,” he said. “There’s such a haze.”
After spending a handful of days recovering in the hospital, Baker still faces weeks of recovery at home. “I’m just so sore right now it’s hard to even do anything,” he said. “They’re saying four to six weeks before I can start to feel a little bit of normal again.” Although most hospitals lack experience with the rare-disease procedure, Hopkins’ surgeons perform one or two pheochromocytoma removals annually, Baker said. “They were all very nice and confident, which is good because you want your doctors to be confident,” he said. To assist with travel expenses and unanticipated costs, a gofundme page has been set up that as of Wednesday was at more than $1,600 toward an overall goal of $6,000. To learn more visit gofundme.com and search for Dave Baker or visit the link below. www.gofundme.com/f/2afe9cc8lc ?qid=957da46b4efb16b7dd58c1c9c6 932a85
Pinch Me Therapy Dough appears on ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’ By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (March 12, 2021) Delaware entrepreneur Nancy Rothner was offered $300,000 for a 20 percent share in her company, Pinch Me Therapy Dough, from Robert Herjavec on last Friday’s episode of “Shark Tank,” but she said a mutual decision was made not to close the deal. “What I was looking for is a strategic partner to help with online sales,” Rothner said, adding that the covid19 pandemic required a change in direction of sales. She launched Pinch Me Therapy Dough in late 2014, building a sucSee SCENTED Page 50
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Senate Bill 139 passes through committee Continued from Page 47 our communities on a daily basis.” The Ocean City Police Department had no comment at this time. Hartman said the Plastic Bag Reduction Act, House Bill 314, passed through committee on a party line vote. If signed into law, the bill would prohibit retail establishments from providing plastic carryout bags and establish a civil penalty for violations as of July 1, 2022. The bill grandfathers in local fees on non-plastic carryout bags that were in effect as of Feb. 1, 2021. Hartman believes businesses should have the decision to implement sustainable practices, adding that some stores already provide the cardboard boxes products were packaged in for customers to use to load items. In addition, Hartman expressed support for House Bill 1179, which authorizes Wicomico County or a municipality in the county to grant a property tax credit for real property that is used for a hotel or residential development project. If passed, the bill would take effect on June 1 and applies to taxable years beginning after June 30. According to the fiscal and policy note, Salisbury has a proposed tax credit program called the HORIZON Program to accelerate the construction and expansion of hotel and multifamily residential development in areas of Salisbury, including the Central Business Zoning District and the Riverfront Redevelopment Zoning District. The proposed property tax credit is a 20-year credit based on the increased assessed value of each project at its completion. The amount of the tax credit decreases from 100 percent in the first five years to 40 percent in the last five years. “If the county or local governments use this wisely, it would help them getting projects, possibly better projects, creating a larger tax base for the future that’s going to help them in perpetuity down the road,” Hartman said. Last Friday, the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee unanimously approved of Carozza’s Senate Bill 139, which would establish an interstate licensure compact for occupational therapists. Through this legislation, occupational therapists could work across state lines if they are licensed by a member state of the compact. Senate Bill 139 is on the Senate Floor this week for second reading. “As I worked with health care providers during covid-19 during the interim, it was brought to my attention by members of the Maryland Occupational Therapy Association that this interstate occupational therapy licensure compact would have a direct benefit in increasing access to care, especially in districts like mine which are bordered by states, Delaware to the north, and Virginia to the south,” Carozza said. “Licensure compacts offer an important pathway to ensuring our health care fa-
cilities and providers have a sufficient number of qualified providers, making it easier for licensed health care practitioners from neighboring states to work in our hospitals and programs in our communities.” The Maryland General Assembly already has enacted similar legislation for nurses, physicians and physical therapists. Occupational Therapist Dorri GoweLambert, who owns Building Bridges Pediatric Therapy Services in Salisbury and Easton, also testified in support of Senate Bill 139. Her practice shifted to telehealth services during the pandemic. As a result of current licensure laws, Gowe-Lambert was unable to provide continuity of care to her clients who reside in Delaware or Virginia. “I had to write to those licensure boards in other states and request special permission in order for those children to
continue their much-needed services. This took weeks and disrupted their plan of care,” Gowe-Lambert testified. In addition, Carozza served as a floor leader for Senate Bill 448 last week. This legislation authorizes a county board of education to provide transportation for specified public school students to and from school using a vehicle other than a school bus when one cannot be provided. Senate Bill 448 would provide critical transportation services to students with disabilities, homeless and foster youth as well as students who may not have access to traditional school buses. “Senate Bill 448 provides flexibility and options to local school systems so they are able to provide transportation to students that best meet their needs,” Senator Carozza noted. The legislation was introduced in the
House of Delegates as House Bill 72 by Del. Carl Anderton (R-38B) and has staunch support from Wicomico County education leaders and the Public School Superintendents Association of Maryland. Last week, Carozza also spoke in support of a Senate Rule change proposed by Minority Leader Bryan Simonaire of Anne Arundel to model the Maryland Senate after the U.S. Senate structure. In this approach, Minority members would be assigned by their highest elected member only after the Majority members are all assigned. “This issue is just a matter of basic fairness and having a stronger minority voice,” Carozza said. “Being part of a system where the minority has had the opportunity to appoint members of the minority party to a committee is something that has worked well at the federal level and in other states too.”
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Hundreds lend aid to family after fire destroys OP home By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (March 12, 2021) Hundreds of people have given support to the Morris family after a Saturday morning fire gutted their home on Sandy Hook Road in Ocean Pines. The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department responded just after 7:15 a.m. for a blaze that reportedly originated on the front porch and quickly spread inside the home, with flames eventually reaching the exterior of an adjacent residence. The severity of the fire was such that neighboring fire departments —Berlin, Bishopville, Ocean City, Showell, and Selbyville — were called to assist the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department. Ocean Pines Fire Chief Steve Grunewald directed command operations at the scene and reported that rescue crews were hampered by heavy smoke inside the structure. The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office took over the scene to investigate cause once the flames were extinguished. One firefighter was taken to Atlantic General Hospital after sustaining non-life threatening injuries and later released. After learning the house fire left the Morris family, including both teenagers and grandchildren, temporarily homeless, members of the community quickly organized a campaign to help. Colby Phillips said a Gofundme page was initiated and publicized on the Local Help for You Worcester County Facebook page. “I set it at $10,000 and it’s already at just about $9,000 in under a week,” she said. After making contact with the family, Phillips said the instant outpouring of aid stunned the children’s mother, Ebony Morris.
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“I’ve spoken to the mom a few times and she is just thanking the Lord and overwhelmed with people she doesn’t know giving so much support,” she said. In addition to her teenage children, Ebony Morris also had houseguests last weekend, Phillips said. “Her grandbabies, who don’t reside there, were also visiting,” she said. After news of the tragedy spread on the Local Help For You page and elsewhere, community members obtained clothing sizes for the various family members with several drop-off sites established to collect donations. “Immediately, Aunt Jenny’s Unique Creations and the Sweet Shack in Ocean Pines and the Sports Core Pool offered to be drop-off sites for clothing and necessities that the family needed,” she said. Phillips plans to collect and deliver the donated items to the family this week. Other Pines-based groups have also stepped up to the plate. “The Ocean Pines Platform Tennis club has donated almost $2,000 separate from the gofundme that they actuSee COMMUNITY Page 51
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Ocean Pines firefighters enlisted aid from a handful of neighboring fire departments on Saturday morning to extinguish a massive blaze that gutted a Sandy Hook Road residence.
Scented putty offers holistic stress reduction to patrons Continued from Page 48 cessful business around the scented, placating putty in calming colors for a holistic, stress-reduction technique. Rothner, whose husband is Ocean 98 Radio general manager Bulldog, has worked in holistic wellness for two decades and is a clinical hypnotherapist, who specializes in stress reduction. She filmed the “Shark Tank” episode in September 2020, spending about 45 minutes with the “sharks.” “It’s one thing to be in the room with them, but another when you’re actively engaging with them, when they’re in the best of the best of what they do and you’re having a conversation unfold. That was, I thought, quite magical,” she said. “They’re all brilliant.” Rothner added that she was grateful for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “The other thing that really came through when I was there was how genuine and how kind and supportive they are. I do believe that they want to truly help entrepreneurs succeed, so I was impressed with them on that level too,” she said. Rothner was not guaranteed to be on television, despite making it to the final round. “To be honest, since so many months have gone by, I kind of put it out of my mind. I didn’t want to be attached to the idea that I was definitely going to get on air because it was a reality I might not of, so I kind of let it go and put it in the back of my mind,” she said. About three weeks ago, she learned her pitch would air. “I went into the tank very open in that I wanted to just see the response,
see who was interested, see how much enthusiasm they had behind it and how much they connect with me and connect with the product and then allow that to be a determining factor,” Rothner said. During the episode, Rothner negotiates with Daymond John and Herjavec, but both refuse to go below a 20 percent share for $300,000. “I had an equal deal, a decision to make between Robert and Daymond, and that was a difficult decision,” Rothner said. “They are both wonderful. I mean two fantastic options, so just on the fly I went with Robert.” Ultimately, she chose Herjavec for his connection to the product and his personality. “Ever since [filming], we have been going back and forth with his team ’cause it’s a whole other process that occurs after airing,” Rothner explained. “It’s a very long, complicated process. What happens is not all deals close. I believe about 50 percent of the deals on air roughly do not close.” She added that it was about a week before the episode aired that, “in the most amicable and wonderful way” a mutual decision was made to not close the deal. Tellingly, investor Lori Greiner told Rothner during the episode that she should build her digital sales and presence on her own, rather than share ownership of her company with anyone. That’s the advice she’s following now. About three months ago her company began implementing a new strategy for marketing and promotion, including social media. For all the products, visit pinchmedough.com. Every Pinch Me purchase contributes to the Wounded Warrior Project.
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Community support flows to displaced residents in Pines Continued from Page 50 ally hand-delivered,” she said. At present, the Morris family has been temporarily relocated to a hotel and is receiving assistance from the Red Cross. Although damages to the neighboring structure were limited to exterior sections, the Morris home was left in near ruins. “I think it will definitely be a total rebuild,” she said. Phillips said the response to the Morris’s plight by nearly 300 people is yet
another example of robust community support in the area. “Worcester County as a whole, when there is a crisis or a tragedy, everybody steps up,” she said. “We are so lucky to live here because people truly care about each other.” To donate, search Sandyhook House Fire OP or visit gofundme.com/f/sandyhook-housefire-op?utm_campaign=p_cf+shareflow-1&utm_medium=copy_link&utm _source=customer.
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Ocean City firefighters inspect the interior of a residence on Sandy Hook Road in Ocean Pines that went up in flames Saturday morning and required assistance from a handful of neighboring fire departments.
(March 12, 2021) Following a recent report of scam attempts, Worcester County government officials warn the public not to speak with any caller pretending to be from the county and demanding information about or payment on a county water, sewer or tax bill. The county government does not make calls of that nature, said Public Works Deputy Director John Ross, who oversees water and wastewater operations. “We do not maintain a list of users’ phone numbers, and we would never call a customer to discuss turning on or off their water. Like all other utilities, it’s just not something we would do over the phone.” The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recommends that individuals who receive calls from anyone claiming to be from a utility company take the following steps: • Thank the caller for the information. Then firmly tell them you will contact the utility company directly using the number on your bill or on the company’s website. • Even if the caller insists you have a past due bill or your services will be shut off, never give banking information over the phone unless you place the call to a number you know is legitimate. • Utility companies don’t demand banking information by email or phone. And they won’t force you to pay by phone as your only option. • If the caller demands payment by gift card, cash reload card, wiring money or cryptocurrency, it is a scam. Legitimate companies don’t demand payment by gift cards (like iTunes or Amazon), cash reload cards (like MoneyPak, Vanilla, or Reloadit), or cryptocurrency (like Bitcoin). • Tell your friends and loved ones about the scam, so they can protect themselves too. Be sure to report the fraudulent activity to the FTC or your local law enforcement agency. Learn more about how to avoid a scam at www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-avoid-scam.
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Capture of German U-boat star commander Kretschmer By Sam Ghaleb Contributing Writer (March 12, 2021) This week, 80 years ago, U-99, skippered by Otto Kretschmer, one of Germany’s most famous U-boat commanders, had just fired the last of her torpedoes, when she was spotted by British destroyers southeast of Iceland in the North Atlantic. U-99 was attacked and, after being damaged, Kretschmer decided to scuttle his boat and gave the order to abandon ship. By this time Kretschmer, on his 16th patrol, had sunk 47 ships of about 274,000 tons and captured one for another 2,136 tons. All of this happened during his 224 days at sea. For his feats, the 29year-old lieutenant commander had earned the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, with Oak Leaves and Swords, and the number-one spot on the “Aces of the Deep” honor list. Adolf Hitler personally invited Kretschmer to Berlin for the award ceremony and asked him to stay for lunch. Kretschmer was not the top scoring U-boat ace of all time. That distinction goes to Lother von Arnold de la Periere in World War I. He was of a German-French background, and by the end of the war he had sunk an incredible 194 ships with total tonnage of 453,716 tons. Most of his sinkings occurred in the Mediterranean. No one, ever, in any navy in the world, would come even remotely close to those figures. Kretschmer was born in Heidau über Niesse in Prussian Silesia, ( now part of Poland) the son of a schoolmaster. Prior to joining the Reichsmarine as an officer-candidate at the age of 18, he studied English and literature at Exeter University in England for eight months. After officer training, he spent three months on the sailing school ship Niobe and more than a year on the light cruiser Emden. After serving on the pocket battleship Deutschland and the light cruiser Köln in 1934-35, he transferred to the U-boat force in January 1936. He thus received solid pre-war training as a U-boat officer. He joined U-35 as 1st Watch Officer in Nov. 1936, and commanded her as Commandant Substitute on one patrol in Spanish waters during the Spanish Civil War. In September, 1937 he took over command of the small Type II Uboat, U-23. Following the outbreak of the war, he won his first successes on patrols in the North Sea off the English and Scottish east coasts.
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In November 1939, he laid nine mines in Moray Firth, Scotland. The first great success for Otto Kretschmer was the sinking of the Danish tanker Danmark (10,517 tons) on Jan. 12, 1940. Just over a month later, he sank the British destroyer HMS Daring (1,375 tons). Kretschmer left U-23 in April 1940 and in the same month he was commissioned to U-99, a new Type VIIB U-boat. While commanding U-99, he became famous for night-time surface attacks against convoys, and it was at this time he adopted his famous motto “One torpedo, one ship”. In November 1940, Kretschmer, in U-99, achieved an incredible feat by sinking three large British Armed Merchant Cruisers; the Laurentic (18,724 tons), Patroclus (11,314 tons) and the Forfar (16,402 tons) with a total of more than 46,000 tons. By that time he was the “Tonnage King” of U-boat commanders, and none were able to exceed him for the rest of the war. His last patrol also began successfully, but after attacking 10 ships, his luck ran out. When he saw British destroyers coming towards him at full speed, he decided to submerge. U-99 was quickly detected by the early submarine detection system known as ASDIC. Under attack by destroyers Walker and Vanoc, U-99 was driven down to 700 feet, and was severely damaged by depth charges that smashed air, fuel, and ballast tanks. Kretschmer had no choice but to blow all ballast tanks and shoot to the surface. Both British destroyers opened fire on the U-99 with their 4-in guns, though after two minutes neither had found their target. Kretschmer ordered his crew to abandon ship and scuttle the boat, and then he sent off a final radio message to Kriegsmarine Adm. Karl Dönitz at U-boat headquarters in Kerneval, outside Lorient, in occupied France, announcing that he and 39 of his crew had to abandon their boat. Three U-99 crewmen lost their lives, including the Chief Engineer. Kretschmer and the rest of the crew were rescued by the British destroyers and became POWs. The capture of Kretschmer and crew, on March 17, 1941, came quickly after the loss at sea of two Uboat captains who were Iron Cross winners: Guenther Prien (U-47) – the Bull of Scapaflow — and Joachim Schepke (U-100), both of whom were top scoring U-boat aces. Their naval careers were ended by the same two British destroyers that ended
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week some of the puzzle pieces in your life may not fit correctly. That’s okay, Aries. You will find a way to make things work even if they don’t exactly line up.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Your thoughts may be focused on the spiritual for much of the week, Taurus. This is an opportunity to get in touch with meaningful things in your life.
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Kapitänleutnant Kretschmer, November 1940
Kretschmer’s career. Kretschmer spent the remainder of the war briefly in Grizedale Hall, Britain’s main POW camp for German officers, nicknamed “U-boat Hotel” for the number of Kriegsmarine prisoners held there, and then in Canada’s Bowmansville POW camp, a former boys school 40 miles east of Toronto, Ontario. In September 1943, Canadian military intelligence and police thwarted a German plan to rescue Kretschmer and three other highranking naval officers from Bowmansville. Otto Kretschmer would remain as a POW until his release from captivity on Dec. 31, 1947 and return to Germany. After the war, Kretschmer joined the West German Navy and in May 1965 became the chief of staff of the NATO Naval Command, retiring in 1970 with a rank of Flottillenadmiral (rear admiral). Kretschmer was a loyal German patriot. He was apolitical, serving his country, rather than the Nazi party. He was also a daring and worthy enemy, something the British rarely resist. After the war he became good friends with Capt. Donald Macintyre, the Royal Navy captain who sank his sub. While on holiday in Bavaria in the summer of 1998, during a cruise from Regensburg to Budapest, on the Danube to celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary, he attempted to climb some almost vertical steps, but fell causing fatal injuries. His body was cremated, and his ashes were scattered at sea. He was 86. I was part of the Shark Hunters Group – 17 in total - that went to Germany in August of 1998 to meet with Kretschmer to interview him and listen to his stories about his achievements, the life of U-boat crews at sea, and his life at the detention center in Canada. Unfortunately, that meeting never happened. Next week: Axis Forces Capture El Aghiela, Libya
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Gemini, if things haven’t been going as planned, perhaps it’s time to reevaluate some of your choices. Have confidence that you will find a solution that works.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your sensitivity is heightened this week, so you may need to think twice or even three times before you share your opinions. Cool down before becoming chatty.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Figure out how you can organize your day to get things done with more efficiency, Leo. This is a better option than getting frustrated by a lack of time in your schedule.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You may realize that the conventional ways of doing things simply are not working anymore, Virgo. Start thinking creatively rather than analytically.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Dreams and fantasies are more than wishful thinking, Libra. They can be the catalysts to actual goals and plans if you let them. Start making your lists.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may be more attuned to your dreams this week. While they are not true predictions of what will happen, pay attention to any recurring themes.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 A drastic change may be coming but you don’t know what that change will be just yet, Sagittarius. Keep your eyes peeled for opportunities that may be on the horizon.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Playful emotions and daydreams are filling your days and nights, Capricorn. Why not let them come out in very real ways? Find ways to incorporate more fun into your life .
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 If you have been taking someone for granted lately you can rectify that this week, Aquarius. Put this person first for a change and he or she may reciprocate in the future.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Always be truthful, Pisces. Just remember you cannot control how others may react to whatever it is you have to say.
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Try corned beef and cabbage fritters for St. Patrick’s Day By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (March 12, 2021) Saint Patrick’s Day is finally here! The day of green is rich in tradition and notorious for its celebratory festivities. Many refer to Saint Patrick’s Day as Saint Paddy’s Day or Saint Patty’s Day. Specificity is the basis for clarity and should be addressed. According to The Correct Name, MerriamWebster, St. Patrick’s Day, while originally a feast day for the patron saint who brought Christianity to Ireland, has evolved into secular merriment of Irish heritage. As St. Patrick’s Day gained popularity, St. Paddy’s Day has been accepted as a nickname since Patrick is the Anglicized form of Padraig, also known as Paidin, and Paddy. While the holiday is sometimes spelled St. Patty’s Day, some find it to be offensive as “Patty” is a shortened form of the female name “Patricia.” Patty also does not follow the ancestry of the family tree. Whether one calls the famous day: Saint Patrick’s Day, St Paddy’s Day, or St. Patty’s Day, one thing is for sure, corned beef and
cabbage is the blue-plate special of the day. Every bar and Irish household will be serving up this comforting dish. However, deconstructing corned beef and cabbage and coming up with a new concept can be a great way to please your guests. Savory corned beef and cabbage that is encased in creamy mashed potatoes, deep fried for a crunchy exterior, and served with a horseradish-mustard dipping sauce is mouthwatering and a great twist. Following are a few tips to ensure a yummy corned beef and cabbage fritter. Adding lager beer will give the broth depth of flavor. At first the beer will overtake the other ingredients, but as it simmers and the alcohol dissipates, a full-bodied stock will develop. Adding bacon fat to the cabbage gives it a whole new flavor profile. This step is optional but well worth it. Do not overcook the cabbage. Cabbage contains a lot of natural liquid, and if it is overcooked, the cabbage will turn to mush. Refrigerate the mashed potatoes before you attempt to mold the fritters. The stiffness of the mashed potatoes helps facilitate this step. Panko is a must in the breading. It takes the level of crispiness to new heights. Do not overcrowd the pan while fry-
ing. Otherwise, the temperature of the oil will drop and the breading will absorb the oil, which results in soggy fritters. After the fritters are cooked, place them on a cooling rack as opposed to a plate lined with paper towels. Wet paper towels defeat your textural efforts. Creamy horseradish is preferred over prepared horseradish. It has a smoother consistency and makes for a better dipping sauce. There will be left over corned beef. Do not fret. Grab some rye bread, slap on a dab of mustard, and sink your teeth into a tasty corned beef sandwich.
Saint Patrick’s Day comes once a year, so make it memorable. Crispy corned beef and cabbage fritters served with a horseradish-mustard dipping sauce is deliciously different. Slainte (Cheers)!
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Corned beef, cabbage reimagined as fritter Continued from Page 53 packet of spices included in the packaged corned beef 1 tablespoon pickling spice ½ teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon peppercorns 2 tablespoons chicken flavor bouillon powder ¾ teaspoon kosher salt 1 large yellow onion, peeled and quartered 8 cloves of garlic, chopped 1. Rinse corned beef in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Quarter the meat. 2. In a slow cooker, combine all the ingredients and stir well. Cover and simmer for 4 hours or until the meat is fork tender. Once the meat has cooled, trim off excess fat, chop and set aside. Strain the broth and place it back in the pot.
Fritter Filling ½ head of cabbage, core removed and cut in half 2 carrots, peeled and chopped in half 1 yellow onion, peeled and cut in half 3 cloves of garlic, sliced 1 tablespoon bacon drippings 1. Add the fritter filling ingredients to the same pressure cooker with the strained broth, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the cabbage, and
continue cooking until the carrots are tender but not mushy, about another 5 minutes. Remove carrots, when cooled, chop fritter filling ingredients.
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5 cups of flour 2 large eggs 2 teaspoon water 6 cups of unseasoned panko canola oil for frying 1. Heat enough oil to cover the fritters in a large pot over medium high heat. 2. Place 2 cups of flour in a pie pan. 3. Combine eggs and water in a medium bowl. 4. Combine the remaining flour and panko in another pie pan. 5. Using an ice cream scooper, scoop out a level portion of mashed potatoes. Make a well in the center of the potatoes and add the corned beef and cabbage filling. Make sure the mash completely covers the filling. 6. Dip the fritter in the flour, then the egg wash, and finally in the panko mixture. 7. Fry a few fritters at a time until they are golden brown, approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Remove and place on a cooling
OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumfords Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.opyachtclub.org March 12: Zander Jett, 5-8 p.m. PICKLES PUB 706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4891 / www.picklesoc.com March 13: Beats by Styler, Beats by Casper and Beats by Adam Dutch
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 61st Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-723-2222 / www.residenceinnoc.co m March 13: Live Bagpipers Parade, 11 a.m.; Jason Lee, noon to 3 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com March 12:Benderz Duo, 5-9 p.m.; Lima Bean Riot Duo, 5-9 p.m. March 13: St Patrick’s Day Party, 11 a.m. to 1:50 a.m.; High Five Swan Dive Duo, 12:304:30 p.m.; Stealing Savannah Duo, 1-5 p.m.; Lima Bean Riot Duo, 59 p.m.; Kono Nation Duo, 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Shake Shake Shake Duo, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. March 17: Jimi and Jeff, 6-10 p.m. March 18: Opposite Direction, 5-9 p.m.
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard few pinches of garlic and onion powder 1. Combine all ingredients until fully incorporated. Refrigerate until ready to use. Makes approximately 16 to 20 large fritters. Secret Ingredient – Luck. “The day you decide to do it is your lucky day.” – Proverb
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Ocean Pines Get Involved, a private Facebook group formed on Feb. 27, has swelled to more than 300 members in scarcely two weeks.
OP Get Involved Facebook group gains fast popularity By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (March 12, 2021) Focused on community issues and civic engagement, a new private Facebook group, Ocean Pines Get Involved, has expanded rapidly with hundreds of members joining in less than two weeks. Esther Diller, who along with Colby Phillips is a page administrator, said on Monday said more than 300 members have joined since the page’s launch on Feb. 27 “I’m pretty excited we had such a strong response,” she said. “The goal was to get the community involved [and that] seems to be happening.” Diller said the intent behind the community watchdog group is to help the
Board of Directors stay focused on external, rather than internal, issues. “It’s not a witch hunt,” she said. The goal is to highlight issues of communitywide concern. “What will help our fellow homeowners [and] what will help the board get back on the right track,” she said. “They’re not on the right track and they’ve been off the track for several months.” Diller, a former director whose husband, Stuart Lakernick, is a candidate for the board in this year’s election, stressed the importance of civic involvement. “It’s not just our right but our responsibility to question, challenge and hold accountable our boards and their genSee SOCIAL Page 57
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Social media campaign launched for change Continued from Page 56 eral manager,” she said. Speaking on Monday, Diller said the Facebook group has an introductory online meeting scheduled that evening. “To understand what we are and what we are not,” she said. “It’s about issues … this is not a gripe group.” While taking the lead for the first meeting, Diller said the group would look to build consensus from among many viewpoints. “This isn’t my group, this is the communities’ group,” she said. In terms of action, the group aims to send a rotating cast of five or fewer members to provide comments during monthly board meetings “Not representing their individual interests, but as representatives of our group,” she said. Diller said the ball would get rolling on Monday night with consensus sought among members on areas of highest concern. “Tonight we will try to identify three issues to bring to the next board meeting,” she said. Diller said the other goal for starting the Ocean Pines Get Involved page was to solicit board candidates. “I’m hoping some of the other families will get involved and want to run because they can add tremendous value with a different set of eyes,” she said.
“You have to have people get involved.” Despite her spouse’s current campaign, Diller is not limiting her outreach efforts. “I’m not just focused on my husband running,” she said. “I’ve asked over 10 people, plus I have three more I’m talking to today and I just keep asking.” In addition to encouraging younger residents to consider entering the board election, Diller said homeowners who aren’t full-time residents are eligible if in good standing with the association. “Everybody on the board right now is a full-time resident,” she said. “How’s that working out for us?” Diller said the areas of attention should concern electability based on the individual’s priorities and values. “How about we focus on the person running?” she said. Diller said transparency is needed in light of recent tensions between staff and board members involving closed meetings and the absence of public disclosures, but resulting in Phillips’ departure from her management position with the association. “Stop all the closed-door sessions and get back to work,” she said. Diller also took exception to recent board comments during a March 1 special meeting asking the community to permit time for healing. “The internal personality differences of this board are not our community’s concern,” she said. “We don’t need to
give the board time to play nice — you were elected to do a job.” The long game is maintaining focus to foster community inclusiveness, not
to stoke divisions. “It’s not about laying blame,” she said. “Let’s just focus and be part of the solution not part of the problem.”
SHINE Taskforce formed by org. (March 12, 2021) This year has presented many challenges for children and families in the community, who have been placed in situations that have left them in need of additional resources. Worcester County residents need to be informed on what resources are available, and how to access them. Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services has recognized that need and is calling on community leaders to help bridge the gap between children and families and these valuable resources in the areas of behavioral health, medical specialties, educational assistance, and basic needs. In response to this need, Worcester Youth Court Appointed Special Advocate Director Jerrona Smith, has created an “Advocacy Committee,” known as the SHINE (Stabilizing Homes through Innovative Networking and Engagement) Taskforce. The vision of the SHINE Taskforce is for all community members to have easy access to resources, which will enhance the well-being of its children and families. The SHINE Taskforce will have quar-
terly meetings to identify critical needs and subsequent resources for children and families. The end result will be the creation of an easily accessible online list of resources in Worcester County that anyone can access. The first meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 17, from 9-10:30 a.m. via Zoom. The keynote speakers will lead an open discussion around their experiences with the needs of the families in the community, and they will share any additional resources they may have. Keynote speakers include, Lou Taylor, superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools; Michael Franklin, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital; Roberta Baldwin, director of the Department of Social Services; Mike Trader, assistant director of Behavioral Health at Worcester County Health Department; and Jeff Smith, PTA president at Buckingham Elementary. For more information, call 410-6414598 or visit www.gowoyo.org.
We have crabs. Call for prices and availability. Open daily, 2:30-9:30 p.m. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Open everyday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dine in, pickup, carryout and delivery. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Classic and creative American dishes and cocktails are showcased in a festive, surf-themed setting with weekly specials. Featuring burgers, tacos, prime rib, seafood and more. Closed on Tuesday. Dine-in and curbside pickup. ■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.to 10 p.m. Restaurant and bar with fresh seafood, small plates, desserts and cocktails. ■ RESIDANCE INN BY MARRIOTT 61st Street Bayside/2nd Floor @ Bayview Bar & Grill, Ocean City 443- 664-7043 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bayfront dining with a casual atmosphere. Specializing in burgers, flat breads, crab cakes, shrimp burgers and full dinner specials. Open Friday and Saturday, 4-11 p.m. and Sunday, 1-9 p.m. Happy Hour Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4-7p.m. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. with Island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.
Famous corned beef brisket and cabbage, reubens, Rachels, shepherd’s pie, Irish lamb stew and much more. Drink specials like Tullamore Irish Whiskey, Bushmill, Smithwicks and Harp bottles, Jameson, Guinness, and best selections of Irish Whiskies. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with drink specials 7 days a week. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 128th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250-2403, www.higginscrabhouse.com $$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar See midtown location for description. ■ PRINCESS ROYALE 91st Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 855-9446367, www.princessroyale.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar American cuisine featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner. Soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks, chicken and seafood specials. Open Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel, Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Great ambiance, salads, soups, lite fare, cocktails, drink specials and service. Enjoy chef’s specials, crab cakes, salmon, chicken caprese and shrimp scampi. Friday and Saturday is Prime Rib Dinner for $19.95. Open Friday and Saturday 4-10 p.m.
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South end to 28th Street ■ AMERICAN LEGION POST 166 23rd St and Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 410-2893166 Open to the public the annual St Patrick’s Day celebration, Saturday March 13 starting at noon. Corned beef, cabbage and potatoes special for $9. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott 410-289-7192, www. captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast and lunch served Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 8 a.m. to noon and dinner and lite fare served Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Featuring seafood, steaks and poultry. Daily chef specials. ■ COASTAL SALT 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-9737258, www.coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy and dine with the beautiful view of the ocean with Reel Eats & High Spirits. Now open Thursday through Sunday, lunch and dinner, noon until close. Happy Hour, 2-5 p.m. Wonderful starters, soups, salads, lite fare and entrees. Famous bone-in ribeye, burgers, crab cakes, tacos, thyme roasted chicken and so much more. ■ COINS PUB 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Soups, salads, crab cakes, hand cut steaks, fresh seafood and specialty dishes. Open Wednesday through Sunday at noon. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER S. Division Street and Boardwalk 410-289- 3501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-289- 2599, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar An Ocean City family tradition since 1980. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Buttermilk pancakes, fresh handmade dough pizza and Italian dinners. We have something for everyone! ■ HOOTERS 5th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-2892690, www.hootersofoc.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy oceanfront, outside dining on the boardwalk and carryouts with Hooters famous original chicken wings, 12 signature sauces, healthy salads, soups, sandwiches, tacos, seafood, crab cakes, Mahi Mahi and much more. Check out the New 2021 drink menu with new crushes and cocktails. Open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ PICKLES PUB 706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4891, www.picklesoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open all year from 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., 7 days a week. Plenty of free parking. We serve lunch, dinner, and our entire menu until 1 a.m. Enjoy our corned beef & cabbage, corned beef sliders, shepherds pie, rueben’s, wings, burgers, and full menu. Specialty drinks and beer available. The Irish Car Bomb, Frosty Irishman, Dirty Leprechaun and many more specials.
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29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410-2892525, www.32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar and lounge. Western Caribbean cuisine with a mix of traditional Eastern Shore favorites. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Online ordering See downtown locations for description. ■ DRY 85 BOURBON / BEER / PROVISIONS 2 48th Street, Oceanside, Ocean City 443-664-8989, www.drydockoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy inside and outdoor dining Thursday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Enjoy the back alley garage where someone today would sneak a bourbon, beer or gourmet comfort food. Soups, salads, lite fare, and full menu. Specialty drinks, bourbon, whiskey, wines and beers. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st Street and Coastal Highway 410-289-2581, www.higginscrabhouse.com $$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Featuring fresh local Chesapeake Bay oysters served exclusively here! Fried, steamed, on the half shell, baked.
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets ■ DUFFY’S BAYSIDE BAR & GRILL 130th Street and Coastal Highway, Bayside, Ocean City 410-250-1449, like us on Facebook $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
OCEAN PINES ■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar With sweeping views of the 18th hole, the new Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items. Full bar. Open Thursday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, www.OPyacht[1]club.com $$-$$$ | Full bar The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting. Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more. Reopening March 12 at Noon. Then open Thursday through Sunday at 11 a.m.
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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.
Fri., March 12 BOOK DISCUSSION: ‘EUPHORIA’ BY LILY KING
Meeting via Zoom, 2:00 PM. Join the group each month for a lively book discussion. Copies of the books are available on Hoopla (heeepladigital.com). Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.
MARCH FEATURED ARTIST
Worcester County Arts Council, 6 Jefferson St., 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Come meet the artists during Berlin’s 2nd Friday. Featuring Gallery members Richard Husband and Ellie Scott. To view their artwork and learn more about the artists go to www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org/featuredartists. Select pieces of their artworks are offered in a silent auction this month to benefit the Worcester County Arts Council’s scholarship program. Anna Mullis, anna@worcestercountyartscouncil.org
Sat., March 13 MARYLAND AAU GRAND PRIX
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway. Looking to qualify for AAU Nationals? Come out to the AAU Grand Prix with your chance to win a bid to the biggest volleyball event in the world. info@webuildyouplay.com, 410-2028849, https://webuildyouplay.com
ST. PATRICK’S IRISH SCRAMBLE
Eagle’s Landing Golf Course, 12367 Eagles Nest Road, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Four-player scramble where teams will play 6 holes from each gold, white and blue tees. Players may find that their lucky ball lands in a clover and deemed holed. Lunch will be served immediately following play. Cost is $60 and includes green fee, cart, lunch and prizes. Sign up: 410-213-7277 or Robert Croll, RCroll@oceancitymd.gov. http://www.eagleslandinggolf.com/golf-extras
FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.
FREE FAMILY ARTS DAY
Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Barbara Buford will instruct this class. For the whole family, so children must be accompanied by an adult and adults must be accompanied by a child. All materials provided. Masks required. Advance registration required:
410-524-9433 or www.ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org/Classes.
ST. PADDY’S DAY CELEBRATION & FUNDRAISER
45th Street Taphouse, 4507 Coastal Highway, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Bearded Men Society of Ocean City is co-hosting this party, featuring music by Colossal Fossil Sauce and Trailer Park Romeo. Proceeds benefit Diakonia. Cash donations and non-perishable items collected at the door.
Sun., March 14 HELLO SPRING! VIRTUAL 5K FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK
Takes place March 14-20. Challenge yourself to racing your best 5K or make it a cumulative event adding your walking or running distances over multiple sessions. All registered participants will receive a Tshirt and a race bib. Medals will be awarded to those who raise an addition $25 beyond the registration fee. Students can earn 8 service hours. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County. Register: https://marketing2064.wixsite.com/hellospringvirtual5k?blm_aid=296974.
MARYLAND AAU GRAND PRIX
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway. Looking to qualify for AAU Nationals? Come out to the AAU Grand Prix with your chance to win a bid to the biggest volleyball event in the world. info@webuildyouplay.com, 410-2028849, https://webuildyouplay.com
promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. Berlin group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157
ZUMBA FOR ALL LEVELS Meeting via Zoom, 10:30 AM. Ms. Kathy’s favorite dinosaur stories for 2 to 5-year-old children. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.
Meeting via Zoom, 2:00 PM. Join certified Zumba instructor Joyce Landsman for an hour of Zumba. This is a webinar style program, meaning you can practice your moves without being seen. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org.
Tues., March 16
WOMEN AND ESPIONAGE DURING THE CIVIL WAR
INTERACTIVE STORY TIME ‘DINOSAURS’
DOC AND TALK
Meeting via Zoom, 2:00 PM. Watch “She’s Beautiful When She’s Anger” and join the group for a discussion. The documentary chronicles the events, the movers and shakers of the feminist movement from 1966-1971. Can be viewed on Hoopla (hoopla digital.com). Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.
SPOKEN WORD, WHY MEMORIZE: PART 3
Meeting via Zoom, 6:30 PM. By now participants will have a well structured poem and will be ready to recite their poems. Participants will learn a variety of memorization techniques for an enhanced performance delivery. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.
Wed., March 17 SHINE TASKFORCE MEETING
Held via Zoom, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services has recognized the need in the community for help with connecting to resources such as behavior health, medical specialties, educational assistance and basic needs. The SHINE Taskforce (Stabilizing Homes through Innovative Networking and Engagement) will have quarterly meetings to identify critical needs and subsequent resources for children and families. https://gowoyo.org
ZOOM WITH YOUR BABY DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR SHAMROCK SLAM PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
The two-day tournament will take place March 20-21 at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill. Saturday will be men’s and women’s doubles and Sunday will include mixed doubles. Checkin will begin at 7:30 a.m. and gameplay will start at 8 a.m. The tournament is open to ages 18 and older. Cost is $40, which includes a T-shirt. Register by March 14: www.pickleballtournaments.com. Allen Swiger, aswiger@marylandscoast.org, 410632-2144, Ext. 2520
Meeting via Zoom, 10:30 AM. Babies under 2 and their caregivers join the Zoom for songs, rhymes an stories. Optional: have a scarf and rattle/shaker handy for interactive rhymes. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.
GENEALOGY WORKSHOP
Meeting via Zoom, 11:00 AM. The workshop starts with a 20-minute lesson on genealogy research by Tom Dempsey followed by a question and answer session. Register www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.
Mon., March 15
Thurs., March 18
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
CPAP MASK FITTING
Meeting via conference call, 6:00 PM 6:30 PM. Dial 605-472-5789, wait for voice command, then press 944874. TOPS is a weekly support and educational group
CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.
Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive. Free mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their
Meeting via Zoom, 6:00 PM. Dr. Kara French of Salisbury University will talk about female spies during the 1860s. Listen to some fascinating stories of espionage and view some artifacts from the Nabb Center. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.
TEEN DISCORD HANGOUT
Held via Discord, 7:00 PM. The library’s Discord server is a moderated, virtual hangout space for teens, ages 13 to 18, to connect and chat with other teens. Register: https://worcesterlibrary.libguides.com/d iscord.
ONGOING EVENTS AARP FREE TAX PREPARATIONS
AARP will be at Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway on Mondays and Thursdays. Taxpayers will bring their documents in to be scanned so that the councilors can prepare them remotely. The taxpayer will then return the following week to pick up his/her tax return. Make an appointment by calling 443373-2667 or visit www.mdwebscheduler.com/.
STOP THE SPREAD KIWANIS FUNDRAISER
The Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines is conducting a fundraiser to support vital community projects. The club is selling handcrafted COVID-19 masks for $10 each or 3 for $25. Adult and child sizes available. There are a variety of themes to choose from including sports teams (Ravens, Steelers, Capitals, Orioles), music groups, nautical and animal motifs. Contact Steve Cohen at 301-6673099 or stevecohenjd@gmail.com for purchase information.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY GOLF & DINNER
The Delmarva Whiskey Club will hold their 7th annual charity golf event on March 20 at the Bayside Resort Golf Club, Selbyville, Del. The event will feature a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. and followed by a sit-down pairing of fine food and high-end Irish whiskey at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Semper K9. Register: https://www.delmarvawhiskey.com/golf. To become a tournament sponsor, contact Kevin Clover at 215-815-1706 or kevin@delmarvawhiskey.com.
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WP Lady Mallards end season 5-1 By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 12, 2021) The Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team wrapped up its season with a 41-30 victory over the Holly Grove Eagles last Thursday in Westover, Maryland. “The girls played great,” said Prep Coach Brian McDermott. Holly Grove led 106 at the end of the B. McDermott first quarter. Worcester battled back in the second, and at halftime the score was tied, 19-19. “Holly Grove dictated the score in the beginning of the game,” McDermott said. “We were down by six, then Morgan White hit a three with about a minute left to bring us within three. The last minute was back and forth, and in the final seconds, Lily Baeurle drove the length of the floor and scored.” McDermott said he asked the girls what they could do better in the second half, and they knew exactly what was needed to come away with a victory. “The girls made all the adjustments,” he added. The Lady Mallards outscored their opponent, 11-6, in the third quarter to
pull ahead, 30-25. “We went on a 6- or an 8-0 run and never looked back,” McDermott said. The Mallards tallied 11 points in the fourth quarter to the Eagles’ five. Baeurle, a junior captain, led the Prep squad with 17 points. Senior capital CC Lizas chipped in with 15 points. She was 11-for-13 from the foul line, which McDermott said was key. White, a junior, scored nine points. McDermott noted the performance by senior captain Sophia Ludt, who was assigned to guard Holly Grove’s top player, Natalie Parks. “We put Sophia on her in the second half and that was part of the momentum change. She played so well,” McDermott said. Worcester only played six games this season, all against Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference opponents. Public schools did not have a competitive winter basketball season because of covid. To celebrate their 5-1 record, the team cut down the nets the following day in their gym, as if they would if they had won a championship. Despite a short season, McDermott was pleased with the Mallards’ performance as the girls improved daily.
“It’s not me, it’s just the right chemistry. I don’t know why it works so well,” he added. “It was fantastic to just have six games. Covid took precedence over this season. The girls went above and beyond to be safe. We made the most of the time we were given. I wish I had more days to coach with them.” The team will only graduate two players – Lizas and Ludt – but they were big contributors. “Sophia is a true friend to her teammates. She’s got their back, not matter what and she’s always willing to do whatever to help the team,” McDermott said. “CC is a free-spirited, strong-willed and opinionated super star. That’s what I love about her. She’s her own person. She’s a great teammate and she always brings her A-game.”
SD football team wins first match of season, 38-12 By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 12, 2021) The Stephen Decatur football team won its season opener on the road, 3812, over the Parkside Rams last Friday in Salisbury. “My father passed away a few weeks ago, so it was something special to win the first Jake Coleman game, and my son scored a couple touchdowns, which was pretty amazing,” said Jake Coleman, who was named the new head coach last February. He had joined the Decatur football program the fall See COACH Page 60
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Coach pleased with performance in opener Continued from Page 59 prior as an assist coach and the offensive coordinator. He took over for Bob Knox, who led the program since 1983. Coleman was pleased with the Seahawks’ performance in their opening competition. “It was an outstanding effort. The things we practiced, they took them right out to the field,” he said. “We played great defense versus a high-powered Parkside team. It was exciting for the kids to win the first game.”
Freshman Brycen Coleman scored from two yards out in the first quarter. Junior Jack Quisgard was successful on the two-point conversion. Junior Zimere Handy made it 14-0 in the second quarter. At halftime, the visiting Seahawks led 14-6. Junior quarterback Ashten Snelsire threw a 12-yard pass to Handy in the third quarter. He then ran the ball in for the extra two points to put Decatur on top, 22-6. Parkside scored, but before the end
Decatur boys’ soccer squad shuts out JMB and Wicomico By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 12, 2021) The Stephen Decatur boys’ soccer team kicked off the season with two victories. Last Friday the Seahawks edged out the James M. Bennett Clippers, 1-0. Sophomore Gabe Geiser netted the lone goal for the Berlin squad 31 minutes into the J. Greenwood game. “After the first 1015 minutes, we picked up the pace relatively quickly,” said Coach Jamie Greenwood. “We were knocking the rust off. It was their first competitive game since last October. It was a good game. We played well.” Junior Aeddan Jones recorded five saves for Decatur. Decatur took a trip to Salisbury on Monday to face the Wicomico Indians. The Seahawks shut out their opponent, 5-0. Junior Miguel Cervantes gave Decatur a one-goal advantage 28 minutes into the first half. Goals in the second half were scored
of the quarter, Coleman caught a 57yard pass from Snelsire to increase Decatur’s advantage. Senior Brett Truitt was successful on the two-point conversion to make it 30-12. Handy earned the final score for Decatur in the fourth quarter. Quisgard then added two to put Decatur ahead, 38-12. Snelsire finished the game 18 for 37, passing for 339 yards with four touchdowns. He rushed 43 yards on nine attempts. Coleman caught five passes for 190 yards. Handy caught seven passes for
108 yards. Coach Coleman thought the offensive line played outstanding, highlighting the performance by juniors Logan Tapman, Luke Scott, Duncan Ely and Khi Reid, and senior Rafe Parsons. Sophomore Luke Mergott led the team in tackles with 11. Junior Jerry Grant made seven tackles and Tapman and junior Henry Brous recorded six. Decatur will travel to Salisbury on Saturday to play the James M. Bennett Clippers at noon. At this time, no visiting fans are allowed to attend away games.
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by seniors Tiernan Weinstein and Emmanuel Aroh (two goals) and junior Ryan Sweeney. Jones stopped four Wicomico shots. “We were slow getting started after a long weekend off and no practice between Bennett and this game. There was not a whole lot of time to chat about what we needed to work on,” Greenwood said. “It’s early in the season and we’re working the kinks out. When we scored the second goalie we started to roll from there.” Decatur will battle the Mardela Warriors in Mardela Springs on Monday at 4 p.m. The Seahawks will then host the Crisfield Crabbers at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Each athlete was originally allotted two family passes for spectators for the season home games, paid for in advance. It has now been extended to five passes, which are non-transferable. For more information, call the school at 410-641-2171. Spectators must wear masks and social distance in the stands. No visiting team spectators are allowed. Sports fan can watch all of Decatur’s home games live on the school’s YouTube channel.
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SDHS SOCCER Stephen Decatur sophomore Mia Kemp dribbles the ball up the field during Tuesday’s game against Mardela in Berlin. Kemp scored four goals in Decatur’s 8-0 victory.
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Decatur girls’ soccer team earns 8-0 win over Mardela By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 12, 2021) The Stephen Decatur girls’ soccer team shut out the Mardela Warriors, 8-0, on Tuesday in Berlin. “I think they played well. I think they executed what we worked on these past couple days,” said Assistant Coach Jon Johnson. “They moved the ball out of the back quickly, they played out wide and then they played back into the middle. We just take this game and this performance into [the next game].” Sophomore Eva Luzier and freshman Katelynn King scored one goal each in the first half. Sophomore Mia Kemp netted four goals in the second half, and King and
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Stephen Decatur freshman Katelynn King battles for the ball with a Mardela player during Tuesday’s game in Berlin. She scored two goals in Decatur’s 8-0 win.
TOWN OF BERLIN, MARYLAND NOTICE OF A PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE The Town of Berlin of Maryland proposes to increase real property taxes. 1. For the tax year beginning July 1, 2021, the estimated real property assessable base will increase by 3%, from $463,872,510 to $476,571,675. 2. If the Town of Berlin maintains the current tax rate of $0.80 per $100 of assessment, real property tax revenues will increase by 3% resulting in $101,593 of new real property tax revenues. 3. In order to fully offset the effect of increasing assessments, the real property tax rate should be reduced to $0.7787, the constant yield tax rate. 4. The Town of Berlin is considering not reducing its real property tax rate enough to fully offset increasing assessments. The Town of Berlin proposes to adopt a real property tax rate of $0.80 per $100 of assessment. This tax rate is 3% higher than the constant yield tax rate and will generate $101,593 in additional property tax revenues. Proposed real property tax rate will be introduced at 7 pm on March 8th at Town of Berlin via Zoom. A public hearing on the proposed real property tax rate increase will be held at 7 pm on March 22nd at Town of Berlin Town Hall. The hearing is open to the public, and public testimony is encouraged. Persons with questions regarding this hearing may call 410-641-2770 for further information.
freshman Kayla Rocco scored one each. Sophomore goalie Jessica Beck recorded four saves. Decatur will host the James M. Bennett Clippers on Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Berlin. Each athlete was originally allotted two family passes for spectators for the season home games, paid for in advance. It has now been extended to five passes, which are non-transferable. For more information, call the school at 410-641-2171. Spectators must wear masks and social distance in the stands. No visiting team spectators are allowed. Sports fan can watch all of Decatur’s home games live on the school’s YouTube channel.
St. Paddy’s Day celebration, fundraiser supports Diakonia By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 12, 2021) The Bearded Men’s Society of Ocean City is cohosting a St. Paddy’s Day celebration and fundraiser to support Diakonia at 45th Street Taphouse this Saturday from 1-5 p.m. Bands Trailer Park Romeo and Colossal Fossil Sauce will play music. There is no cost to attend, but cash donations and nonperishable items, such canned goods, toilet paper, Ziploc and garbage bags, will be collected at the door for Diakonia, an emergency housing/shelter for homeless men, women and families in West Ocean City. The organization also offers food assistance and has a thrift store. There will be plenty of space for attendees to enjoy the event safely and
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social distance inside the Taphouse, as well as at the tiki bar and Lookout Lounge. There will be tables set up in the parking lot as well. Masks are required when not eating and drinking. There will be door prizes and guests can also participate in a 50/50 raffle to benefit Diakonia. Those who can’t attend the event but still want to support Diakonia can drop off supplies at the post offices on Fifth and 71st streets in Ocean City. Donations can be submitted to the Bearded Men’s Society’s PayPal account as well. For more information, visit the Bearded Men’s Society of Ocean City’s Facebook or Instagram pages. To learn more about Diakonia, visit https://diakoniaoc.org. There will also be representatives from the organization on hand.
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ANTHONY ALBERT DECESARIS, SR. Fenwick Island Anthony Albert DeCesaris, Sr., age 88, of Fenwick Island, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his most beloved and devoted wife of 67 years, Josephine E. A. DeCesaris Sr. DeCesaris of Fenwick Island, Delaware; their children, Rose Marie Murphy (Steve Long) of Bishopville, Maryland, Annette DeCesaris (Jeffrey Steinour) of Lothian, Maryland, Mary Ann DeCesaris Twohig (Fran) of Selbyville, Delaware, and Anthony A. DeCesaris, Jr. (Kelly) of Lothian, Maryland; one brother, Albert G. DeCesaris (Rosemary) of Edgewater, Maryland; 11 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Anthony was preceded in death by his son, Marco A. DeCesaris, Sr. Anthony was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Marco DeCesaris, Sr. and Ida (Janetti) DeCesaris and he had eight siblings who have predeceased him. Anthony served in the United States Navy. He was a master bricklayer and owned and operated residential construction businesses. Anthony was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church, American Legion Post 166, and the Sons of Italy. A private viewing for the immediate family was held on March 4, 2021. A Christian Burial Mass was held to celebrate Anthony on March 5, 2021, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Ocean City, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: St. Luke Catholic Church, 9903 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842
Deadly weapon Traveling near 52nd Street on March 4, an Ocean City police officer in an unmarked vehicle noticed a Lexus driving erratically. According to court documents, the car had dark tinted windows, no lighting on the registration plate, and a missing turn signal. OCPD Communications conducted a liTiyon Chapman cense check on the registered owner, identified as Tiyon C. Chapman, 19, of Windsor Mill, Maryland, and that led police to discover that the Baltimore County Sherriff’s Office had a full extradition warrant issued for Chapman for 2nd degree rape. Police pulled the Lexus over after also noting that the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. The driver made a wide turn and struck the curb while pulling over on Coastal Highway, police said. Police said the officer detected the odor of marijuana as he approached the driver. He also reported that he saw a baseball bat just inside the door when Chapman was ordered out of the car. Chapman was immediately cuffed, and the passenger was ordered out of the car. Officers conducted a search of the car, and the smell inside the car was determined to be the remains of two suspected marijuana joints in the center console ashtray. Just behind the front (www.stlukeoc.com); or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, Massachusetts 02241 (www.heart.org). Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. IRMA HUDSON HOLLOWAY Berlin Irma Hudson Holloway, age 90, Continued on Page 63
seat, officers also found an open and partially consumed bottle of Hennessy. When searching the trunk, officers found a golf club on top of the trunk contents, which they did not believe was intended for playing golf. Chapman now faces charges of possession of a concealed deadly weapon. After processing for the Ocean City charges, Chapman will be extradited to Baltimore to face the outstanding 2nd degree rape charges.
Second-degree assault When Kallua Herlihy-Sutphin was arrested for DUI close to midnight on March 5, police said her husband, Jeffery Barnes, 50, of Leesburg, appeared to be angry. An OCPD officer stopped to help HerlihySutphin’s arresting officer and saw Barnes throwing his hands up and yelling. The assisting officer took stock of the situation and adJeffery Barnes vised Barnes that his wife had been arrested for DUI. As the arrest and search of Herlihy-Sutphin was being completed within a nearby hotel lobby, Barnes reportedly yelled towards his wife and tried to make his way towards her and past the officers. Officers ordered Barnes to stop interfering with the arrest. They became fearful that Barnes planned to assault them, particularly after noticing that he smelled like alcohol and appeared intoxicated, according to the police report. Barnes’s behavior and alleged interference in his wife’s arrest led officers to place him under arrest. Outside of the hotel lobby, Barnes put his hands on the arresting officer as he tried to get closer to his wife, police said. Barnes now faces multiple charges including intoxicated public disturbance and second degree assault.
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Concealed weapon Officers on uniformed patrol in the early morning hours on March 6 stopped to assist with a traffic stop on 26th Street and Baltimore Avenue. Police learned that the Motor Vehicle Administration had a pickup order for the car, and they also concluded that the car was damaged, uninsured, and unregistered. Maude Branch As officers cleared the vehicle, they noted what they concluded was the strong odor of marijuana emanating from the occupied front passenger seat. Officers also noticed that the rear seat passenger, later identified as Maude Branch, 31, of Baltimore, left her purse inside the car during the search. Officers found the purse loaded with an Ozark Trail fixedknife with a three-inch blade, a silver pair of brass knuckles, and a pink Maddock baton. Possession of martial art-styled weapons is a violation of a Town of Ocean City ordinance. Branch was arrested for possession of dangerous concealed weapons.
Domestic assault Police responded to a 911 hang-up at a midtown hotel at 4:30 a.m. on March 6. When officers arrived, hotel desk staff did not know why 911 had been called but advised officers that OCPD had been there earlier in the evening in response to a suspected overdose. Police checked on the room where the suspected overdose Marissa Cook had occurred, and they found a man and woman who appeared to have been physically fighting. After speaking with both parties, police concluded that the aggressor was the female, Marissa Cook, 28, of Pottstown, who had been suspected of overdose. Police said the male victim was detailed, calm and coherent as he relayed the evening’s events and expressed concern for his partner. Ultimately, his explanation of the argument and assault led to Cook’s arrest on charges of seconddegree assault. Crossword answers from page 60
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 62 passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at the home of her daughter. Born in Ocean City, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Katie (Palmer) Hudson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Holloway, Sr. Surviving, are her children, Vince Holloway, Jr. (Elsie), Charles Holloway (Gail), Bill Holloway (Judy), Richard Holloway (Dawn), all of Berlin, and Calvin Holloway (Sue) of Whaleyville, Gloria Smith of Willards, and Sandy Duncan (Duane) of Berlin. Also surviving is her sister, Rosalie Ketterman of Salisbury. There are 13 grandchildren, Sheila Jones (Michael), Jamie Smith (Dawn), David Smith (Jamie), Crystal Bunting (Mike), Jackie Church (Phillip), Vince Holloway, lll (April), Chuck Holloway, Jennifer Holloway, Tracy Holloway, Cal Holloway (Susanne), Kerri Holloway (Devon), Billy Holloway, and Logan Duncan (Brian), and several great and greatgreat-grandchildren. Irma had been employed as a school bus driver for the Worcester County Board of Education for 40 years. She was a member of Whaleyville United Methodist Church, the American Legion Post 123 Auxiliary, the Worcester County Farm Bureau, and the Berlin/Ocean City Moose Lodge # 1638. Mrs. Holloway was a loving wife and mother who devoted herself to her family. Her greatest joys were spending time in her home town of Ocean City, Maryland, where she was born and raised, and sharing her joy of her large family. A graveside service was held on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Evergreen Cemetery near Berlin. Rev. Terry Fort officiated. A donation in her memory may be made to: Whaleyville United Methodist Church, 11716 Sheppard’s Crossing Rd., Whaleyville, Maryland 21872; or Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. SYLVIA MACE TYLER Ocean City Sylvia Mace Tyler, 88, of Ocean City, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Born in Cambridge, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late J. Ralph Mace and Louise Tubman Mace. She was preceded in death by her husSylvia Tyler band, W. Kenneth Tyler, Sr. and her sister, Dorothy Pusey. Sylvia is survived by her sons,
Chris Tyler (Polly) and W. Kenneth Tyler, Jr. (Barbara); daughters, Robin Tyler Bunting and Theodora Ann Tyler; sister, Mary Scarborough (Bunky); 10 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Sylvia was the co-owner of the retail store, Bo-Ty Botyk in Shanty Town and 45th Street Village for over 20 years. As a dedicated member of St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, she served in countless capacities such as editor of the Chimes Newsletter, and as a member of the Altar Guild and Vestry to name a few. In addition, Sylvia was a Realtor in Ocean City working with her husband at Ken Tyler Real Estate. No matter what she answered to: ‘Sylvia’, ‘Mom’, ‘Mom Mom’, ‘Aunt Bibi’ or ‘Aunt Sylvia’, those that knew her well will remember all the fun times lovingly planned and shared each holiday season, especially
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Christmas. In addition, lazy days spent around the pool; swinging on the porch swing; toast made for the grandchildren “with LOVE” and so much more, are her legacy. She was a wonderful, creative, compassionate woman who made everyone feel loved and important. In her later years, Sylvia felt blessed to receive kind and loving care from the dedicated staff at Wicomico Nursing Home.
A celebration of her life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal Church Altar Guild and/or the Memorial Fund 302 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
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