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By Josh Kim Staff Writer (March 20, 2020) A series of state executive orders issued Monday morning to combat the spread of COVID-19 is leaving local businesses and their representatives scrambling to mitigate economic fallout.

In a press conference Monday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced that all bars, restaurants, movie theaters, fitness centers and spas across the state must close and remain closed indefinitely.

Hogan also amended a previous prohibition on mass gatherings, reducing it from 250 or more people, to more than 50 people on Tuesday, and this encompasses all social, community, spiritual, religious, recreational, leisure and sports events.

Next month’s primary election has also been postponed until June 2, Hogan declared on Tuesday, and the 7th ConSee BUSINESSES Page 12

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THE BIG EMPTY Panic buying, especially for paper goods, such as towels and toilet paper, left the shelves in this Ocean Pines Food Lion empty as of Tuesday. Almost all local stores saw the rush for food and supplies reach barely manageable proportions.

J1 workers likely not affected

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (March 20, 2020) The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced a 60-day pause on its programs as of last Thursday because of the COVID-19, or novel coronavirus outbreak. Students

with J-1 visas cannot travel during this time. The bureau said it will review the decision every 30 days after.

This will only minimally affect J-1 visa student workers who work in the resort area, according to Melanie Pursel, president/CEO of the Ocean

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By Josh Kim Staff Writer (March 20, 2020) The Ocean City Police Department plans to work closely with the community in enforcing Gov. Larry Hogan’s executive orders.

“Our overall goal is voluntary compliance,” police spokeswoman Ashley Miller said.

Hogan announced a series of executive orders on Monday that required the closure of all bars, restaurants, fitness centers and theaters, and prohibited gatherings of 50 or more people.

While extreme, Hogan said the measures were necessary to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in Maryland, which has 86 confirmed cases as of midday Wednesday.

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City Chamber of Commerce, who said the pause will last until May 13, which is around when students start arriving.

Only a few hundred of the estimated 4,000 are typically scheduled to arrive before that date. Pursel said those stuSee J1 STUDENT Page 4

Dottie and Ed Pinto on board the Norwegian Jewel.

By Stewart Dobson Editor (March 20, 2020) As of Wednesday, the 965-foot Norwegian Jewel cruise ship was sailing at 20 knots northeast of American Samoa and bound for Honolulu.

For Ocean City (and former Ocean Pines) residents Ed and Dottie Pinto, who had been stranded at sea for weeks with roughly 3,000 other passengers, at least she was headed See PINTOS Page 4

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Wor. Circuit Court closed through at least Friday, April 3 (March 20, 2020) In accordance with the Administrative Order signed

by Chief Judge Barbera on March 13, limiting public access to and operations of courts in Maryland, the Circuit Court for Worcester County will be closed to the public except in emergency circumstances or as specified by the Administrative Judge, Monday, March 16 through Friday, April 3.

The office of the Clerk of Court and the Register of Wills will be closed to the public. Drop boxes will be placed at the Washington Street entrance of the Circuit Court to allow self-represented litigants to file pleadings as necessary.

Call the Clerk’s office at 410-6325500 or the Register of Wills at 410632-1529 with questions.

All jury trials have been postponed through April 3. Other scheduled hearings will proceed to the extent allowed by the Order, but many hearings will be subject to postponement. Call 410-632-0700 with questions.

Employees of the Circuit Court, whether state or locally funded, are to report to work as scheduled unless they are ill or otherwise on scheduled leave.

The Court will continue to process all filings and perform all functions not requiring a hearing.

Understand that the response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and the information above may change as a result.

Copies of pertinent court orders and statewide updates are available at mdcourts.gov.

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General Assembly adjourns early Legislators work overtime to pass priority bills, Kirwan receives Senate approval

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (March 20, 2020) In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maryland General Assembly was scheduled to cut short its 90-day session Wednesday by adjourning that evening instead of on April 6. With business remaining, however, plans now are to reconvene in midor late-May. In an effort to push through as much legislation as possible before the shutdown, legislators were scrambling to wrap up hearings and votes.

Delegate Wayne Hartman (R-38 C) described a chaotic scene as the House and Senate were exchanging legislation in the cross-over process.

“We’re seeing Senate bills and so forth not having the hearings and so forth, which is unprecedented,” Hartman said. “We’re getting these bills rapid fire and it’s hard to keep track. We’re working with no staff because our staff has been sent home.”

On Sunday, the Senate passed the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020 to authorize Hogan to expand health care access and protections regarding the coronavirus outbreak.

The Senate also passed Hogan’s FY21 operating budget last week. Items include $1.6 million for the Ocean City convention center and $1 million for Ocean City beach maintenance. The capital budget passed the full Senate on Tuesday.

Both Hartman and Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) expressed frustration at some of the other bills that were being

pushed forward. Hartman said that some of the bills were regarding the Sunday sale of motorcycles, check cashing services and fishing licenses.

Wayne Hartman “Some of this is important stuff, but I think under the current health risk that we’re under and being in these confined conditions, I think the leadership needs to be a little bit more sensitive in our health and in our families back home,” Hartman said.

The Senate on Sunday passed the Kirwan bill, which will revamp Maryland’s public education system at a billion-dollar price tag and increase Worcester County’s financial contribution. It also passed two bills that could pay for Kirwan by taxing digital services and tobacco products and electronic smoking devices.

“I absolutely opposed the tax increase bills that the majority in the Maryland General Assembly jammed through the night before adjournment,” Carozza said. “It’s incomprehensible to me that the legislature would vote to increase taxes to pay for the Kirwan education bill during a national emergency when our families, small business operators and employees are struggling with their own livelihoods.”

Carozza voted against both.

“I have been receiving text messages and emails from chamber of commerce members and job creators pleading with the legislature not to raise taxes, espeMary B. Carozza cially during this national public health crisis where we’re facing a future of economic uncertainty,” Carozza said.

Hartman said his number one priority was to pass the exhibition driving bill

by Wednesday. In response to the annual H2Oi car rally, the bill would prohibit exhibition driving and increase maximum fines and imprisonable actions.

His other priorities were to pass the budget and to address how Ocean City can respond to the coronavirus outbreak.

“We’re going to find out what type of relief is going to be available to the businesses and so forth and to all the citizens that are impacted by the layoffs that are unfolding as a result of this,” Hartman said.

He added that the coronavirus ramifications will stretch into next year’s legislative session.

“I expect next year that when we come up here next, we’ll be jumping right into a very busy session because all of this legislation that will be lost this year because of the closure,” Hartman said.

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Not long after the liner departed Sydney, Australia on Feb. 28 for a 21day cruise throughout French Polynesia, the global coronavirus bomb exploded and one country after another refused it entry — New Zealand, Fiji, French Polynesia — even Australia, where all passengers and crew were screened before boarding, said they couldn’t return.

So, yes, the Pintos — he’s 80 and she’s in her 70s — knew about the novel coronavirus before they boarded. But the news that it had become a pandemic didn’t break until after the Jewel was underway and had made two stops at South Pacific islands. Subsequently, the Jewel became navis non grata at every harbor in the South Pacific.

The irony of that, Ed Pinto said, is that the Jewel’s passengers are probably safer and healthier than the rest of the world.

“We are a clean ship,” Pinto said Tuesday in a staticky phone call made some 7,000 miles away from the couple’s condominium in the 9400 building.

Although cruise ships are known for episodes of bug-sharing among passengers — top ships calculate that they have 33 cubic feet of space per guest —

no one on board this ship had experienced so much as a cold, Pinto said.

That made the refusals to allow the vessel to dock just to take on fuel with no one going ashore, as was the case in Fiji over the weekend, all the more frustrating.

Even in Pago Pago, American Samoa, where the Jewel was allowed to tie up and take on fuel, guards lined the dock to ensure that no one left the ship, he said.

As for being stranded at sea, even on a ship (christened in 2005 in Miami by Melania Trump), that

Continued from Page 1 Shortly after Hogan’s announcement, Maryland State Police Superintendent Col. Woodrow W. Jones III said state troopers would enforce the governor’s orders.

Jones expressed his hope that everyone would comply voluntarily, but warned that his department was prepared to arrest business owners, customers and citizens who did not comply with Hogan’s directives.

Violators face fines of up to $5,000 or one year in jail, Jones said.

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“If a need for law enforcement action arises, we will take the appropriate action,” he said. “We are first conferencing with state’s attorneys and local law enforcement chiefs and sheriffs across Maryland. We will work in support of and partnership with those local authorities.”

Ocean City’s police force hopes to avoid arrests, and urges local businesses and event organizers to abide by the governor’s orders voluntarily.

If a violation is reported, the department will send an officer to verify it, document the scene with photos, video and witness statements, request that any gathering disperse, meet with management or the sponsor of the event to obtain voluntary compliance, provide a copy of the executive order to said management or sponsor, get personal information and obtain a criminal summons for

service if the violation is not remedied.

Unless a violator commits an act such as disorderly conduct or assault, the police department likely will not make any arrests, Miller said.

“We have had several businesses reach out prior to the closure order asking how they could help and asking for guidance. We hope that since many places were being proactive with reaching out ahead of time that they follow the current order that is in place.”

To remain updated on local action and mandates regarding COVID-19, visit https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/ coronavirus-information/.

Local business owners with questions or concerns can visit the city’s COVID-19 page and submit them via a question email box., or by calling 410-520-5279

J1 student workers could be returning to resort in May Continued from Page 1 dents arriving earlier than May 13 are mostly from the Dominican Republic and will simply push back their travels a week or two.

Others still may slightly delay their travels for personal health reasons.

“These are young people in universities, so they’re going to have parents that are worried,” Pursel said.

The contracts between the students and their workplaces have already been set. Pursel added that all the students are covered by a health insurance carrier. If students contract the coronavirus, they cannot travel until they have been medically cleared.

“All in all, by the time this thing hopefully has started to correct itself,

they will be ready and excited to travel again,” Pursel said.

She advised Ocean City businesses to prepare for the possibility of a slight shortage in employees at the start of the summer season.

“We are optimistic that we would be able to have the students here, but with the uncertainty of this epidemic, we want to be prepared” Pursel said.

“Maybe be more aggressive in hiring college students, if they can.”

She said that she is cautiously optimistic that Ocean City will still have another strong summer with the J-1 students.

“This is such a fluid situation, so we’re really trying to pay attention to updates from the state department as they arrive,” Pursel said.

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Commissioners to keep government building open, fund $1M for coronavirus

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (March 20, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners declared a local state of emergency Tuesday in response to the COVID-19, or novel Coronavirus outbreak. During their meeting that same day, they agreed to allocate $1 million from the fund balance for related expenditures.

The federal government could reimburse that money. Chief Administrative Officer Harold Higgins said that money could be used by the board of education for disinfecting the schools or for transportation costs.

Billy Birch, director of emergency services, said some critical needs will go through the health department and some through the Maryland Emergency Management Agency. The county may be charged for some things obtained through the management agency, such as gloves, masks and gowns, according to Birch.

The commissioners also moved to

keep the county government building open to public access, with the addition of strict guidelines from emergency services and the health departJoseph Mitrecic ment. County Commissioner Jim Bunting said that the building needed to stay open to keep construction going.

“I think we’re running around screaming that the sky is falling,” Bunting said. “I don’t think we need to close the building to the public. If we do, I want to know how we’re going to handle building permits, inspections, plan reviews, to continue with that. We have people out there in the middle of stuff and bringing new stuff in.”

When Commissioners Bud Church and Diana Purnell suggested coming in by appointment or completing permit applications and plans online, Commissioners Bunting and Joseph Mitrecic immediately shot down the idea, saying that it doesn’t work like that.

“You can’t have a builder out there

that’s dug a foundation and needs an inspection and has to make an appointment and he can’t pour it and then it gets rained on, he’s got to redig it,” Bunting said.

He added that the building industry is booming and needs to continue.

“The building industry, like all the other industries, is going to have to change because of what’s happening,” Purnell said.

Mitrecic said that the appointment idea is complicated because builders in Ocean City typically have to make appointments a week in advance.

“I do have concerns, and to be honest with you, it’s only for our employees here in the building that we’re allowing what could possibly be the introduction of a virus in the building, which unfortunately, given the size and proximity of people working together, could spread fairly quickly,” Mitrecic said.

He pointed out that a federal or state mandate could take the issue out of the county’s hands.

Commissioner Chip Bertino moved to keep the building open to the public, but under strict guidelines. Somerset and Wicomico Counties have

shut down their public buildings.

Birch said he received a copy of Wicomico’s emergency declaration that he could consult for guidelines.

He suggested that if a person came to the building with a critical need, a county employee could come down and assess that need.

“Right now, when we let them in, it’s unfettered access,” Birch said. He advised limiting access to offices upstairs and to the county treasurer’s office, which has the most traffic.

In Wicomico, builders are dropping off permits and plans and then communicating with department personnel over phone, text and email, according to Birch.

The motion to keep the building open under strict guidelines from emergency services and the health department passed. Visit co.worcester.md.us for updates.

For coronavirus questions and screening, call the health department during 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 410-632-1100 option #8. For general information about coronavirus, call the health department 24/7 at 410-632-4321 or visit worcesterhealth.org.

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Returns due March through May will be moved to June 1 to help economic effects

(March 20, 2020) To assist businesses affected by the economic impact of COVID-19, Comptroller Peter Franchot announced this week he will extend business-related tax filing deadlines.

The June 1 extension applies to

certain business returns with due dates during the months of March, April and May 2020 for businesses filing sales and use tax, withholding tax, and admissions and amusement tax, as well as alcohol, tobacco and motor fuel excise taxes, tire recycling fee and bay restoration fee returns.

Business taxpayers who file and pay by the extended due date will receive a waiver of interest and penalties.

If the IRS extends its April 15 filing deadline for corporate and individual income tax returns, Maryland will conform to the decision of the IRS. “Our state’s top priority is safeguarding public health for Marylanders, but we must also protect the financial health of our economy,” Comptroller Franchot said. “This extension will provide much-needed relief to our business owners as they adjust to changes in consumer behav-

ior, tourism trends and employee workforce output. Maryland will also extend our corporate and individual income tax return filing deadlines if the IRS announces an extension.”

The agency has set up a dedicated email address — taxpayerrelief@marylandtaxes.gov — to assist businesses with extensionrelated questions. Business owners can also call the Comptroller’s Ombudsman at 410-260-4020.

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(March 20, 2020) All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service as of Tuesday, March 17.

This decision protects the population it serves—older Americans and people with underlying medical conditions—and employees during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

However, it is still able to provide critical services.

Secure and convenient online services remain available at www.socialsecurity.gov. Local offices will also continue to provide critical services over the phone.

It is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local governments, and other experts to monitor COVID-19 and will let patrons know as soon as the offices can resume in-person service.

Those who need assistance from Social Security: • First, use its secure online services available at www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices. Apply for retirement, disability and Medicare benefits online, check the status of an application or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card (in most areas), print a benefit verification letter, and much more – from anywhere and from any device.

Information to answer most Social Security questions is available online,

without having to speak with a Social Security representative in person or by phone. Visit the online Frequently Asked Questions at www.socialsecurity.gov/ask.

• Those who cannot conduct their Social Security business online, check the online field office locator for specific information about how to directly contact a local office. The local office still will be able to provide critical services to help apply for benefits, answer questions, and provide other services over the phone.

• Those who already have an in-office appointment scheduled, a representative will call to handle the appointment over the phone instead.

Those who have a hearing scheduled, someone will call to discuss alternatives for continuing with the hearing, including offering a telephonic hearing.

The call may come from a private number and not from a U.S. Government phone. Employees will not threaten or ask for any form of payment.

• Those who cannot complete their Social Security business online, call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-3250778). The national 800 number has many automated service options to use without waiting to speak with a telephone representative. A list of automated telephone services is available online at www.socialsecurity.gov/agency/contact/phone.html.

(March 20, 2020) Assateague Island National Seashore is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing.

As of March 17, visitor centers, visitor contact/ranger station and campgrounds are temporarily closed until further notice.

Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health guidance, beaches, parking areas, trails and the Oversand Vehicle Zone (permit holders only) will remain open.

The health and safety of visitors, employees, volunteers and partners at Assateague Island National Seashore is the number one priority.

The National Park Service (NPS) is working with the federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. The public will be notified

when full operations resume. Updates will be available on its website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @AssateagueNPS. The NPS urges visitors to do their part when visiting a park and to follow CDC guidance to prevent the spread of infectious diseases by maintaining a safe distance between yourself and other groups; washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze; and most importantly, staying home if you feel sick.

For high-risk populations, such as the elderly and people with underlying conditions, we ask that they take extra caution and follow CDC guidance for those at higher risk of serious illness.

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By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (March 20, 2020) As of yesterday, Maryland had 107 confirmed cases of COVID-19, or coronavirus, with 33 of them in Montgomery County, 23 in Prince George’s, 16 in Howard, 12 in Baltimore, eight in Baltimore City, five in Anne Arundel, three in Harford, two in Charles and two in Carroll. Frederick, Talbot and Calvert each have one case.

Symptoms of coronavirus are fever, coughing, shortness of breath and, in more serious cases, pneumonia. It is spread through respiratory droplets, personal contact or surface contact with the virus on it.

Atlantic General Hospital personnel advised frequent handwashing, coughing or sneezing into the elbow, disinfecting, avoiding large gatherings and limiting contact with hightouch areas, such as the face. The White House has advised avoiding gatherings of 10 or more people.

Atlantic General health care providers say if someone is experiencing flu-like symptoms or suspects they may have coronavirus, they should contact their medical provider so they can prepare with the proper protective gear. Do not show up announced to a medical facility.

The hospital issued the following rule changes to its visitor policy effec-

tive today: visitors for inpatients are prohibited; each emergency room patient is only allowed one visitor who must stay with the patient; no visitors under 18 years of age will be permitted in the hospital, waiting room or common areas; all visitors will be screened for flu-like symptoms and will not be allowed in if symptoms are present; visitors who have traveled internationally within the past 14 days are not permitted.

Exceptions can be made for endof-life care and required caregivers.

Two parents or guardians of a pediatric patient may be permitted if neither adult presents flu-like symptoms.

Non-health-related visitors will not be permitted in facilities such as the chapel or cafeteria.

Additionally, animal therapy is suspended.

Dr. Sally Dowling, chief medical officer for Atlantic General, said these measures are to protect the public, patients and hospital staff.

“The coronavirus poses several challenges, including potential spread of the virus to patients and staff by those with asymptomatic or mild infection,” Dowling said. “Enacting these changes to visitation is consistent with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding response to

the coronavirus.”

The hospital asked that patients experiencing flu-like symptoms reschedule their normal appointments. Providers will contact patients who qualify for telehealth treatment.

All Atlantic General community events through April 30 are suspended.

There is no deadline for the new regulations.

The Worcester County Health Department has opened a hotline Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to determine if a person should be tested. Call 410-632-1100 and select option eight.

For general information on the coronavirus call the health department 24/7 at 410-632-4321 or visit worcesterhealth.org. View updates from Atlantic General at atlanticgeneral.org/patients-visitors/covid-19-updates/.

To track Maryland cases, visit coronavirus.maryland.gov/.

For Worcester County updates, visit co.worcester.md.us/covid-19info.

For Ocean City updates, visit oceancitymd.gov/oc/coronavirus-information/.

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(March 20, 2020) Enhanced measures are continuing to be made throughout the Town of Ocean City to protect the health and safety of employees, residents and visitors.

During the current preventative phase of emergency operations, several town facilities will remain open with limitations put in place for “essential” business.

The following is a brief list of changes to services throughout the Town of Ocean City: City Hall: Guests will be asked to sign in at the podium in the vestibule area and wait to be escorted into the building.

No public restrooms.

Passport services are suspended.

Senior bus pass expiration dates are extended for two (2) months.

Please wait to renew your bus pass.

Payments: Please pay by mail or electronically or drop your payments in black mailbox outside of City Hall.

Building permit applications and processing can be done online. Please call 410-289-8855 with questions.

Boardwalk vehicle access permits can be processed online.

Job openings: please apply online.

Mayor and Council meetings have been modified; however, can be viewed online.

Ocean City Police Department: The Ocean City Police Department will remain open to the public. There are restrictions in place regarding the taxi renewal process until further notice: No taxi inspections will be scheduled.

No permit renewals or fingerprinting/photographing will be done.

No one will be penalized for having an expired permit (this year’s expiration date); or an expired medallion on their vehicles (this year’s date).

These events will resume at a future date with no penalty or increase in fees.

Visitors Center & Convention Center: The Visitor Center and Convention Center are closed to the public. Inquiries can still be answered by phone. Events, meetings and conventions at the Convention Center have been suspended and/or postponed.

A full list can be found at www.oceancitymd.gov/COVID19.

Citizens are also encouraged to stay informed. The town will continue to post daily updates on the website and social media sites.

To learn more about what the town is doing, visit http://www.oceancitymd.gov/COVI D19. An informational call center has also been opened (during business hours). For questions or concerns at 410-520-5279.

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Businesses gird themselves for virus fallout Continued from Page 1 gressional District special general election will proceed with a vote-bymail system.

There are exceptions to these prohibitions — restaurants may continue carryout, drive-thru and delivery services; health care facility eateries may remain open; and essential service providers, such as grocery stores, gas stations, banks and food delivery services are exempt.

Mayor Rick Meehan issued a local declaration of emergency Monday afternoon.

The city announced on Tuesday that public access to City Hall would be severely limited, while the visitor center and Ocean City convention center on 40th Street were closed to the public.

The district courthouse is also closed to the public, but the police department will remain open and accessible.

These extreme measures were necessary, Hogan said.

“Unfortunately, far too many people have continued to ignore those warnings and are crowding into bars and restaurants, willingly putting the health and safety of others in danger,” Hogan said.

Maryland saw its first COVID-19 death Wednesday night — a Prince George’s County resident in his 60s.

This was true in Ocean City last weekend, where, despite cancelations of St. Patrick’s Day events, local bars, restaurants and the Boardwalk were teeming with guests ignoring requests to practice social distancing.

Nonetheless, last weekend’s surge in revenue will be short lived, as public safety measures have caused a flood of event and hotel booking cancelations.

Those cancelations on top of the restaurant and bar closures, and the unemployment that is likely to follow, have already caused irreparable damage to the local economy, according to local business leaders.

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Hundreds of people visited the Ocean City Boardwalk on Saturday, March 14, despite calls for social distancing from Gov. Larry Hogan and federal departments.

ployment, government rainy day funds, etc.,” said Susan Jones, Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association executive director. “Many [small businesses] won’t survive a shut-down without an economic relief package in place to pay employees.”

Michael James, COO of Hospitality Partners and managing partner of the Carousel Group, said the gathering ban was devastating for the hotel industry, especially since April and May see many conferences and conventions.

“We had several cancelations,” James said. “People are postponing [events] until they know what’s going on, [and] booking has been much slower.”

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot urged Gov. Larry Hogan’s office and the General Assembly to use at least $500 million of the state’s Rainy Day Fund to aid small businesses.

“It’s called a rainy day fund and in about two weeks, it’s going to be raining harder than we have ever seen in the State of Maryland for these small businesses,” Franchot said in a press release Monday morning.

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Franchot announced on Tuesday that the state would extend businessrelated tax filing deadlines to June 1.

“The June 1st extension applies to certain business returns with due dates during the months of March, April and May 2020 for businesses filing sales and use tax, withholding tax, and admissions and amusement tax, as well as alcohol, tobacco and motor fuel excise taxes, tire recycling fee and bay restoration fee returns.

Business taxpayers who file and pay by the extended due date will receive a waiver of interest and penalties,” Franchot said.

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In addition, legislation headed for the governor’s office includes a measure that would extend temporary unemployment benefits to workers affected by COVID-19. It also would cut costs for screening tests, make

telehealth services more accessible, prohibit price gouging and make it illegal for employers to fire an employee because he or she is quarantined.

Monday’s prohibitions also came with protections that prevent utility companies from shutting off any residential services or charging late fees, and that stops landlords from evicting tenants.

Locally, the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce collected names of businesses that have had a substantial negative economic impact because of the pandemic, and sent it to the Department of Commerce as part of the States Economic Injury Declaration on Wednesday, according to CEO and President Melanie Pursel.

“We have also been assisting with the collection and dissemination of food and items for the children that are not in school during this crisis, as well as families that have lost their jobs due to the restaurant closure” she said. “Many businesses and restaurants are making donations to that, as well, even as they are suffering such economic impact.”

For students in need of a meal, visit https://mars.msde.maryland.gov/ mars_sitesearch/ . For a list of local restaurants offering carry-out services visit https://www.facebook.com/ ochmra/.

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Refuge at Windmill Creek starts construction review

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (March 20, 2020) The Refuge at Windmill Creek underwent a construction plan review from the Worcester County Technical Review Committee during its meeting on Wednesday, March 11. The 90 singlefamily lot project will be located northwest of Beauchamp Road and north of Route 589.

Its most recent step was passing a preliminary plat review on Feb. 6.

The Worcester County Commissioners granted the project residential planned community status last July.

After that, it passed the master plan step two on Nov. 7, but with the condition that the sidewalk extend to both sides of Beauchamp Road for bicycle and pedestrian safety. Originally, the sidewalk only extended to St. John Neumann Church.

The housing project will be the first residential planned community in Worcester County in 11 years.

Chris Larmore, a contractor with Blue Water, said housing construction could begin by late summer or early fall. Larmore also said that Blue Water is in the process of obtaining the building permit.

Worcester schools closed for two weeks, impact unknown

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (March 20, 2020) The Maryland State Department of Education last Thursday, ordered all schools closed from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27 to limit the spread of COVID-19, or coronavirus.

During a Worcester County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Superintendent Lou Taylor said that the board is navigating uncharted waters. “ T h i s team, under my leadership, has ‘Together, we’re participated going to be a in many constronger school ference calls with our system than we’ve state superever been.’ intendent of Superintendent schools, varLou Taylor ious agencies related to the Maryland State Department of Education, including monitoring as many, if not all, our governor press conferences,” Taylor said.

Schools were directed to use the two-week period to disinfect facilities. Buses will also be cleaned.

“We’re giving a very good cleaning and sanitizing,” Taylor said.

“They have been locked down to anyone entering unless in an emergency situation, so that we feel very comfortable with the cleanliness of our schools at this time.”

He added that the board has met with principals, student coordinators and supervisors to discuss student learning and daily meal needs.

Steve Price, assistant superintendent, said that the board is working to connect students with

necessary programs.

“In an effort to continue to maintain communication with our students and their families, we have also established a procedure to call in school counselors, beginning today,” Price said. This will make counselors available to students who may be in crisis, he said.

Debra Stevens, from the Worcester County Health Department, said she has been working with the school board as the coronavirus situation changes hourly.

“I would suggest that the schools plan for a longer-term closure, beyond [this point,]” Stevens said.

Taylor said he is still waiting on directions from the state superintendent on how to address spring and summer break. Worcester is scheduled to have an early dismissal for students on April 3 and be closed April 6 for a professional day, April 7-10 for spring break and April 13 for Easter Monday.

The last day of school is scheduled for June 16, or June 23 with five make-up days.

Waivers from the state could be an option, according to Carrie Sterrs, coordinator of public relations and special programs for Worcester schools.

“We know that this closure is an inconvenience, but this is a matter of public health and safety, which are our top priorities as a school system,” Sterrs said. “We are asking our families for their patience and understanding as we navigate this ever-evolving situation.”

Taylor said it was as important as ever for the board of education to keep communication lines open.

“Together, we’re going to get through this,” Taylor said. “Together, we’re going to be a stronger school system than we’ve ever been.”

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The Refuge at Windmill Creek, a 90-single family lot project, passed through the Worcester Technical Review Committee for a construction plan review on Wednesday, March 11.

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Wor. ponders coronavirus effects on budget Commissioners delay work session to April 7, may plan for zero revenue increases

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (March 20, 2020) The Worcester County government’s FY21 operating budget will take a hit from the global coronavirus pandemic, but exactly how much may not be clear for several weeks or months. Though some suggested creating a backup flat budget, the commissioners decided on Tuesday to wait until their next budget meeting on April 7.

Based on current tax rates, the county estimates the general fund revenues at almost $210 million. The requested general fund operating expenditures, however, add up to $221 million, leaving a variance of $11 million. This estimated revenue is an increase of $8.6 million, or four percent, from the current fiscal year.

This does not account for possible cuts from the state budget that may result in reduced tax receipts from bars, restaurants and other businesses that have closed to combat the spread of COVID-19.

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Bertino and Jim Bunting moved to outline a flat budget based on last year to prepare for the financial effects of the coronavirus.

“I’d much rather be prepared and be overly conservative than to work on something that we might not be able to fulfill,” Bertino said. “We’re already with an $11 million shortfall and that’s with an estimated revenue increase over the last year.”

Bunting further suggested to subject the Worcester County Board of Education only to the maintenance of effort and forced escalation. The board’s maintenance of effort requires an increase of $2.9 million in county funding for FY21.

However, Harold Higgins, chief administrative officer, advised waiting until the county knows more about the effects of the pandemic before making any decisions or alternate plans.

“Once the smoke clears, there could be alternatives that aren’t available [now],” Higgins said.

Commissioner Ted Elder disagreed.

“The best plans are made beforehand and not afterwards in trying to correct the shortfalls after it’s too late,” Elder said.

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“We’re going to get into April, May, not knowing exactly how this is going to pan out,” Bertino said. “It may not even be over. I would just like to have a fallback position starting now as opposed to trying to recreate it when we’re getting closer to deciding on the budget.”

Higgins added another concern, asking what the commissioners defined as a “flat budget,” especially when considering the negotiations the board of education previously made for staff raises.

Commissioner Bud Church said the county couldn’t plan ahead without knowing what’s ahead.

“I think the next 30 days are going to be very important,” Church said.

“There’s too much uncertainty in the world.”

Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic said that he thought it would be a mistake to tie the county to a number that day.

“My theory has always been not to budget to a number but to needs and I stick with that today,” Mitrecic said.

The motion to prepare for a flat budget failed, Bertino, Bunting and Elder in favor and commissioners Joshua Nordstrom, Church, Diana Purnell and Mitrecic in opposition.

Instead, commissioners will wait until the next budget work session, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 31 to plan for the financial impacts of the coronavirus. It was rescheduled to Tuesday, April 7 at 9 a.m. at the Worcester County Government Center to comply with the federal government’s recommendation of avoiding gatherings of 10 people or more.

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Currituck 20-year mainstay of Ocean City inlet Dredging vessel comes to resort annually to transport sand to Assateague Island

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (March 20, 2020) For Ocean City residents and frequent visitors, the Currituck dredge vessel has been a familiar sight for the last 20 years.

Built in 1974 in Wilmington, North Carolina, the vessel began dredging in the Ocean City inlet in 2000.

“The work for the Ocean City inlet dredging ensures safe access through the federal navigation channel,” said Danielle Szimanski, United States Army Corps of Engineers ecologist and project manager. “This access allows recreational and commercial boaters, as well as the U.S. Coast Guard, access through the Ocean City inlet and to West Ocean City harbor.”

The Currituck returned to Ocean City last Friday, but to complete a separate, equally important project that began in 2004 — the Assateague Bypass Project.

“The work for the Assateague Project restores the sediment transport budget to as close to pre-inlet conditions as possible,” Szimanski said.

Assateague Island and the Ocean City inlet were created in 1933 following an unnamed hurricane that destroyed the portion of land connecting the two landmasses.

Following the storm’s aftermath, local officials capitalized on the newly created inlet, which is largely credited for transforming the city into the tourism giant it is today.

To protect the inlet, the Army Corps of Engineers built stone jetties north and south of the inlet from 1934-1935, and added an “elbow’ attachment to the southern jetty in the mid-1980s, which greatly reduced the amount of sand and sediment washing into the area.

However, Szimanski explained that the jetties also prevented sediment from reaching Assateague Island, causing its sediment transport budget, or sand that gets washed up

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The United States Army Corps of Engineer dredge vessel Currituck can carry up to 315 cubic yards of sand and sediment. The vessel visited Ocean City last Friday, March 13, in order to transport the material to an area near Assateague Island to fight against erosion.

on to the shore, to deplete over time.

Hence the island bypass project.

“The Assateague dredging ensures the sediment can be transported to the island as part of the natural sediment budget, which keeps the island from eroding at an excessive rate,” Szimanski said.

On Friday, the Currituck, guided by Capt. Donnie Potter, took out a load of sediment between buoys 11 and 12, which is considered a high-priority area because of its high shoaling rates.

After roughly an hour or so, the vessel was filled with sand and sediment, which was then transported to one of two placement sites, the northern one, just off the Assateague Island shoreline.

As a federally protected site, the Army Corps of Engineers legally is not allowed to put sediment directly on to

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Currituck Ship Capt. Donnie Potter navigates the dredging vessel through the Ocean City inlet on Friday, March 13. The sediment from the inlet was taken just offshore of Assateague Island, where it was placed to help protect the island’s shoreline from erosion.

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Route 90 cell tower to return to commissioner discussion

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (March 20, 2020) A discussion about constructing a cell tower with Verizon Wireless along Route 90 will be brought back to the Worcester County Commissioners per County Commissioner Joshua Nordstrom’s request on Tuesday.

The resumption of talks, however, will occur despite the objections of County Chip Bertino Commissioners Jim Bunting and Chip Bertino, who represent the two districts that contain Ocean Pines.

Bunting and Bertino said since the cell service issue in- Jim Bunting volves their districts and already had been shot down by the commissioners, it should not return to the agenda.

Even though the Route 90 corridor has been known for poor Joshua Nordstrom cell service for years, the commissioners in December 2018 rejected a five-year lease agreement for a cell tower site at the Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant. Calvert Crosslands would have sub-leased space on the tower to Verizon.

During that vote, Bertino and Bunting opposed the agreement after hearing from constituents who lived nearby and objected to the tower’s presence. Later attempts to revive the discussion or find another location in that area failed.

“To bring this back, which we’ve already discussed, in my district and Chip’s district, is wrong,” Bunting said Tuesday. “It should be dead. It should be over with and it shouldn’t be brought up anymore.”

Bertino agreed.

“It’s not up to the county to decide where Verizon is going to get the best reception,” Bunting said. “That’s up to them. The county has already made its decision, multiple times.”

Church pointed out that Verizon did determine that the wastewater facility was the best spot for a cell tower. Bertino countered that if the best spot were in a residential area, instead of the wastewater facility, Verizon would have no choice but to find another spot.

“They’re not doing anything to find another place to put it because they think that’s the easiest way and they’ll be able to charge rent on that tower to other providers,” Bertino said.

Bunting added that county staff had already determined that it could not give up any square feet at the facility for a tower, but Church said the rest of the commissioners were never notified of that.

Commissioner Mitrecic suggested bringing in Verizon to discuss locations that would not affect Ocean Pines.

“Whether it’s at the wastewater treatment plant or not, I don’t have the answer, but as somebody who drops a call every time I go across on Route 90, I can tell you there is a need for a tower somewhere on that corridor,” Mitrecic said.

Nordstrom said he would be open to other locations if it served the same purpose.

Although Bertino asked that Verizon not press to use the wastewater

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facility location, Mitrecic said he could not control what it wants, but could ask it to discuss other locations.

In post-meeting comments, Nordstrom said that cell service is a countywide issue and Route 90 is just one of the trouble spots.

“Route 90 is a fairly heavily traveled corridor, during the season, especially,” Nordstrom said. “We also have a lot of employees who travel the road, who are county employees.

What concerns me is the dropped calls can interrupt business, but also

if there is some emergency on Route 90 that no one would have the ability to call for help.”

He said everyone should have cell service, no matter where they live, work or travel.

“I think that our approach has to be one that’s countywide,” Nordstrom said. “I feel our goal should be to have five bars on our cell phone every square inch of Worcester County.

Verizon will not likely make it to the county for several weeks, according to Mitrecic.

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Census live, adjusts to coronavirus

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (March 20, 2020) Even with the threat of COVID-19, the U.S. Census still carries on with the decennial population count. The census went online last Thursday, March 12. According to Kelly Henry, Worcester County technical services manager and Complete Count Committee coordinator, the U.S. Census Bureau will mail invitations to fill out the census from March 12-20.

“With those invitations, you’ll get an identifier number that when you go to do it online, you would put in that identifying number,” Henry said.

“However, if you want to fill it out before you get your card, then there may be a series of additional questions that it will ask you online to verify your address.”

People experiencing homelessness will have to fill out the census without an identifying number. The same procedure applies to those who have a post office box. Those addresses will receive a post card invitation from the county, Henry said.

The bureau will send invitations to complete the census March 16-24 and then another one March 26-April 3. It will mail paper questionnaires April 816. The deadline to fill out the census is July 31.

“Due to poor internet service throughout the county, there’s going to be areas that will get the paper survey sooner than others,” Henry said. “If you want to do it on paper, you’re going to have to wait for it to come in the mail.”

Residents also may call to complete the census over the phone.

Henry cautioned against mixing up the census survey and the American Communities survey. She said the U.S. Census Bureau conducts both surveys,

but they are separate.

“I don’t want people to think that if they fill out one, that it serves as both, because it does not,” Henry said.

“They’ve got to fill out both and not everyKelly Henry body gets the American Communities Survey, whereas everybody will get the regular 2020 census survey.”

She also warned against impersonators who claim to be with the U.S. Census Bureau. Henry said all census employees will have a badge that says, “US. Census Bureau.”

Residents can ask for that person’s name and then go to 2020census.gov to verify that they work for the bureau.

Employees also cannot charge money for helping to fill out surveys.

“I can’t do your census,” Henry said.

“I can help you get to the website. I can help you navigate the keyboard, but I cannot put in your information.”

She added that the census does not ask for social security or banking numbers. If anyone questions the validity of a census worker, they should call the census bureau.

Henry emphasized that the census is safe to take.

“None of the information can be shared with any other law enforcement or ICE [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement] or any other government agency,” Henry said. “It’s important because it determines how $675 billion of funding is distributed. Those monies are used for schools, health care, roads, businesses — that statistical data.”

For every person not counted, state and local jurisdictions lose $18,250 in federal funds over the next 10 years.

Worcester County had the lowest response out of all Maryland counties for

the 2010 Census.

In response to the coronavirus outbreak and Gov. Larry Hogan’s executive order to ban gatherings of 50 people or more, the strategy for the census has shifted. Many community events that census representatives planned to attend have been cancelled or postponed, according to John Watson, census coordinator for the Eastern Shore.

“Social media, digital advertising, small groups or one-on-one communication may have to play a much larger role than was first thought and that might be a short-term change or a longer one, depending how the situation develops,” Watson said in the email to local census officials.

He added that it is easier and safer than ever to complete the census online.

“It is still critically important more than ever to complete your form and count every member living in your household so that the federal government knows how to properly allocate its resources,” Watson said.

Henry said that Worcester’s committee is beginning to plan for alternative outreach efforts.

The five county libraries, nine health department locations and the five senior centers that were to be available for people in need of census assistance are no longer open because of coronavirus safety measures. The libraries plan to be closed until March 30, while the senior centers could reopen today (Friday).

The department of human services in Snow Hill will still be open for assistance with the census, but will screen for coronavirus.

Call 844-330-2020 to complete the census over the phone. The phone line is open every day from 7-2 a.m. Eastern Time. Visit 2020census.gov for more information.

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OC Green Team expands cigarette butt huts

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (March 20, 2020) With two interns and funding for a summer intern position secured, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program is progressing toward its goal of making the Ocean City Green Team’s cigarette “butt hut” program self-sustaining.

Since its inception last year, the program has been a wild success, and as of this week the team has recycled almost 400,000 cigarette butts.

To keep the momentum going, the Green Team decided to expand its program with a butt hut on every street up to the Delaware state line.

However, the team faced one roadblock: maintenance.

During the last Green Team meeting, Public Works Director Hal Adkins said his department, tasked with emptying the cigarette butt collectors, had received several complaints last year about overflowing bins.

Adkins explained that his staff was routinely emptying the receptacles, but they could not keep up with how fast the bins were being filled.

In order to expand the program, an intern would be needed, he said.

Rather than the all-streets goal, the team decided to scale back and installed 20 more in high traffic areas, and two on private property.

These streets are 28th, 30th, 33rd, 37th, 41st, 45th, 48, 54th, 56th, 59th, 67th, 94th, 118th, 120th, 123rd, 130th, 133rd, 136th, 139th and 142nd.

Additionally, the team has come up with some interim solutions.

“We’re using the dune patrol and the Adopt Your Beach [volunteers] and we’re going to have people collecting them and recycling them. We have a bunch of dune patrol people that are willing to monitor them,” said Gail Blazer, Ocean City environmental engineer, during the March 11 meeting.

Sandi Smith, Maryland Coastal Bays Program marketing and development coordinator, said the organization had secured two spring interns with funding from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.

These two interns would work with

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The cigarette butts collected from the Ocean City Green Team’s receptacles are recycled to create benches.

the Worcester County Circuit Court Drug Court Division to develop a volunteer program, Smith told Ocean City Today.

Part of that program included creating an empty-my-bin hotline card that could be given to businesses that have installed their cigarette receptacles.

The organization also secured funding from the Environmental Protection Agency for a 10-week summer intern position.

Smith’s next goal is to obtain money to hire a year-round, part-time intern, which would eventually evolve into a part-time employment opportunity financed by the resort.

These efforts could help with the program’s private endeavor, which had a rough start, as roughly 45 percent of businesses did not install their receptacles.

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“It’s beyond just the logistics of hanging it up,” Smith said. “It was actually the whole lack of communication and effort.”

Additionally, Smith acknowledged that launching the program mid-summer had also affected the private endeavor, as businesses were too busy to worry about installing their bins.

The interns will take a more aggressive approach this year, and the Maryland Coastal Bays Program has added a contingency that requires businesses to pay for lost bins and return unused ones.

In the meantime, the recycled cigarette butts have been turned into public benches that will feature a message stating “Put your butts on these butts.”

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County adopts new building code Starting March 25, permit applications must comply with accepted regulations

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (March 20, 2020) Despite refusing to adopt the state-required 2018 International Building Code at their last meeting, the Worcester County Commissioners relented and accepted them Tuesday. The state requires counties to adopt the code within a year of its own acceptance, giving Worcester County until March 25 to sign.

The commissioners originally rejected adopting the new code in an Aug. 6 vote, saying they wanted to give builders more time to adjust to it. The biggest problem the commissioners had with the updated standards was its energy code portion regarding energy efficiency and the

rate of air exchanges inside a structure.

At the last meeting, commissioners called the new code hypocritical for allowing up to five air exchanges an hour if the builder took other steps to recover the loss of energy resulting from the higher rate of exchange such as better insulation. The previous code limited air exchanges per hour to three.

The commissioners’ March 3 vote not to adopt the code was done to make a statement that they not agree with the code, County Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic said.

In his report, County Attorney Roscoe Leslie advised commissioners to adopt the amendments to be compliant with the state. He warned that without adopting the code, builders in Worcester County would be subject to the new code on March 25 without benefitting from previously accepted local amendments.

Kelly Shannahan, chief administrative assistant, noted that without the local amendments, the code would apply to all residential structures over 200 square feet, building permits would expire after 180 days and all construction in the floodplain would have an additional foot above the base flood elevation.

With the local amendments, the code applies to all residential structures over 500 square feet, building permits expire after one year and the builders can follow the local floodplain ordinance without the additional one-foot freeboard requirement.

Ed Tudor, director of review and permitting, said that the county can institute further amendments, except for the energy conservation code or sprinkler requirements.

Builders who submit a building permit application after March 25 will be subject to the new code.

County seeks volunteers for boards (March 20, 2020) Worcester County Government encourages those interested in becoming more involved in the community to volunteer on a Worcester County board or commission.

Members are appointed by the County Commissioners to fill two types of vacancies, seats that represent each of the seven election districts and open seats that may be filled by residents throughout Worcester County.

Current district seats are available on the following boards and commissions: • District One (Southern District) – one seat is open on the Social Services Advisory Board.

• District Three (Sinepuxent District) – seats are available on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, Water and Sewer Advisory Council (WSAC) for Mystic Harbour, and WSAC for West Ocean City.

• District Four (Western District) –

one seat is available on the Local Development Council (LDC) for the Ocean Downs Casino.

• District Five (Ocean Pines District) – one seat is available on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee.

• District Six (Northern District) – seats are available on the LDC, Tourism Advisory Committee, and Commission for Women.

• District Seven (Ocean City) – seats are available on the Building Code Appeals Board, Ethics Board, LDC, Planning Commission, and Social Services Advisory Board.

Current open seats that may be filled by residents countywide include the following: Commission on Aging (2), Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board (1), LDC for the Ocean Downs Casino (1), Lower Shore Workforce Development Board (1), and Solid Waste Advisory

Committee (2).

There is currently one vacancy as an alternate on the Worcester County Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board.

Members of this board are nominated by the County Commissioners, with final appointment by the governor of Maryland.

In the event that Worcester County Government receives more individuals interested in volunteering for a particular committee than there are available seats, the commissioners will maintain an interest list to help fill future vacancies.

Send a letter of interest, along with a resume or cover letter outlining any pertinent experience, to khammer@co.worcester.md.us or Worcester County Administration at One West Market Street, Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.

State’s Attorney’s Office gets grant (March 20, 2020) The Office of the State’s Attorney for Worcester County has been awarded grant funding in the amount of $136,600 by the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention.

The grant will fund the purchase of a comprehensive case management software system capable of interfacing with the Maryland courts and law enforcement agencies throughout Worcester County.

This upgrade in technology will boost productivity for staff and will give prosecutors more tools to address the underlying causes of crime through multi-disciplinary collaborations.

It will also allow for statistical track-

ing to ensure resources are being allocated properly, to evaluate the success of diversionary programs and to strategize with law enforcement on a comprehensive approach to fighting crime in Worcester County.

“My goal in requesting this grant funding was to make sure that our prosecutors and staff have the very best technological resources,” said Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser.

“We want to be ahead of the curve as technology advances so that we can serve our citizens as efficiently as possible.”

Heiser thanked the Worcester County Commissioners for their unan-

imous support of her efforts on this project over the past year.

“I commit to the taxpayers of Worcester County that I will continue to explore alternative funding sources to make sure my office provides the best service at the least cost,” she said. “I also want to thank the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention for recognizing Worcester County’s needs in this area and for giving us the resources we need to meet them. Working together with law enforcement and our multi-disciplinary partners, we will use our new technological capabilities to increase our effectiveness both inside and out of the courtroom.”

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CRASH Ocean City police and EMS personnel responded to a crash on Monday, March 16, around 1:45 p.m. that resulted in minor injuries for both parties. Preliminary investigations by the Traffic Safety Unit found that a 58-year-old woman from Newport News, Virginia, traveling north on Coastal highway had failed to stop at a red light at the intersection on 142nd Street, police spokeswoman Ashley Miller said. She crashed her Toyota SUV into a Buick SUV driven by an 86-year-old Ocean City woman, who suffered minor injuries from her vehicle’s airbag deployment. The crash victim was treated by Ocean City EMS. The Newport News driver suffered minor abrasions from her seatbelt.

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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 22 vehicle were never located.

Police reported finding Cruz’s vehicle across from City Hall with its headlamps off and four occupants.

Cruz reportedly was moving around in the driver seat, and police ordered him to exit the vehicle and detected the smell of cannabis.

According to the police report, Cruz then began to shout and attempted to pull away from officers, and police arrested him.

According to the police report, police saw a bag of Xanax pills in Cruz’s front hoodie pocket.

During a police interview, Cruz waived his rights to representation and a Miranda warning, police said.

He reportedly told police that the sweatshirt and pills did not belong to him or any of his occupants, and said he was visiting Ocean City for a short time.

He granted police permission to search his phone, and police reported finding drug-related text messages.

Cruz faces charges for failing to drive in the right direction, speeding, failure to display license upon demand, failure to display registration card, turning off his vehicle lights to avoid identification, possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession with intent to sell.

Double arrest Police arrested Nathaniel Quinn Tlanda, 23, and Hunter McKinzie Zimmerman, 21, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania after Tlanda reportedly assaulted Zimmerman and Zimmerman allegedly assaulted police.

On March 14, around 9:30 p.m., police were sent to the Robin Drive area for a welfare check.

They met with two witnesses who said they had noticed an intoxicated Zimmerman and walked her back to her rental unit.

When the two witnesses were walking away, they heard yelling and arguing and became concerned for Zimmerman’s safety, the witnesses told police.

Police reported going to the rental unit and hearing a woman screaming

from a vehicle parked in the lot.

Police found Zimmerman sitting on the floorboard between the back of the driver’s seat and the back seat.

Police also reported that Tlanda had bruises, scratches, bite marks and cuts on his body and face.

Zimmerman told an officer that Tlanda had been on top of her during the altercation, and she felt as if she

had been in danger.

Police arrested Tlanda for domestic assault, but upon his arrest, Zimmerman attempted to stop police, according to the report.

Zimmerman reportedly lunged at an officer, the two struggled for a bit and then the officer reported pushing Zimmerman to the ground, but ended up falling as well because Zimmer-

man was still holding him or her.

Another officer managed to detain Zimmerman, police reported.

Tland faces charges for second-degree assault and disorderly conduct, while Zimmerman faces charges for second-degree assault, hinder an arrest, resisting an arrest, malicious destruction of property and disorderly conduct.

WORLD WAR II

Paul Reynaud last French Premier

By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (March 20, 2020) Tomorrow, 80 years ago, Paul Reynaud was named the Premier of the Third French Republic. He would be the last to hold that office in the Third Republic. He was forced, however, to keep his predecessor, Édouard Deladier, on as minister of defense.

Like most successful French politicians of the era, Reynaud had held a number of offices in the national government, beginning with minister of finance in 1930. By 1940, he had served as minister of justice, minister of colonies, and minister of finance, seven times.

Reynaud was born into a wealthy family living in Barcelonnette, which is located in the southern French Alps, on Oct. 15, 1878. He studied law at the Sorbonne, in Paris, and in 1919 was elected to the Chamber of Deputies representing his home area, but was defeated in his reelection bid. In 1928, he was elected to represent a Paris district, a seat which he held until the end of the Third Republic.

Within a week of taking office, he traveled to London to meet with British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and to participate in the Anglo-French Supreme War Council. He and Chamberlain agreed, in writing, signed by both, that neither of their countries would make peace without the consent of the other.

Five days after the German invasion began, Reynaud telephoned and woke the new British Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill, at 7:30 a.m. and bawled, “We have been defeated, we are beaten. We have lost the battle. The front is broken near Sedan.”

Later that day, he dispatched journalist Maurice Pujo to Madrid to summon Marshal Philippe Pétain, who was serving as the French ambassador to Spain. The following day, at 5:30 p.m., the new British P.M. arrived, and asked Gen. Gamelin, “Where is the strategic reserve? The old general shrugged and replied to a stunned Churchill, “There is none.”

At 8:30 P.M., the new French premier sent a note to the 68-year-old Gamelin removing him from his com-

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mand. He named 73-year-old Maxime Weygand as the new commander-in-chief of the French Army. By May 17, the Dutch army had surrendered.

On May 26, Reynaud had lunch with Churchill and told him that the French military situation was hopeless. At 11p.m., on May 26, Reynaud promoted Charles de Gaulle to general and left Paris for Tours. Two days later, the Belgians surrendered, leaving the BEF and two French armies in the German trap in the north of France.

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Berlin resident Nick Morris is searching for an O positive kidney donor and has been on a waiting list for the past two years.

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Matthew Record of Pocomoke Middle School is surprised with the award of Principal of the Year on Monday, March 9. Pictured, from left, are Dr. Annette Wallace, Record, Superintendent Lou Taylor and Dr. Michael Browne, principal of Pocomoke Elementary School.

Middle School Principal of the Year Wor. County commissioners teachers, students and BOE celebrate Matthew Record

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (March 20, 2020) Principal Matthew Record of Pocomoke Middle School has been named the Maryland Middle School Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals.

Record was surprised by the Worcester County Board of Education, Superintendent Lou Taylor, Pocomoke Middle students and teachers, county commissioners and other members of the community on Monday, March 16.

“Any time there’s a celebration in education, it’s an exciting event,” Record said. “Certainly, [Monday] gave our school and our teachers and our community a reason to celebrate, and I’m excited about that.”

Record grew up in Salisbury and studied at Wheeling University in West Virginia, where he went on to spend two years teaching at a high poverty school before returning to Salisbury in 2004.

He became a second and third grade teacher for Snow Hill Elementary School, which is a blue ribbon and national blue-ribbon school.

Then he was appointed to Pocomoke High School for four years as a vice principal before becoming the principal for Pocomoke Middle School four

years ago.

Record hopes to make Pocomoke Middle School a blue-ribbon school and continue to succeed with his students.

“The goal of our school and the goal of our teachers and working with middle school students is to always celebrate success and to always set your goals to the next the next target,”

‘Any time there’s a celebration in education, it’s an exciting event.

“Certainly, [Monday] gave our school and our teachers and our community a reason to celebrate, and I’m excited about that.’

Matthew Record, Pocomoke Middle School Principal Record said.

“I’ve never applied for recognition before,” he continued. “Part of it was for me to step outside of my comfort box and to try something new. But I also knew that if I was the recipient of this award, it would be all about what our teachers do every day in the classroom. It wouldn’t be about who I am.

It’s definitely a reflection of what our kids and what our teachers and what our community makes our school.”

Three focal points for his teachers and students, he said are building positive relationships, having strong mastery in the curriculum and the

content knowledge and having innovative and rigorous instruction.

Addie Kaufman, executive director for the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals, said Record was selected for his leadership.

“In reading Mr. Record’s application and his references, it is very clear that he is a well-respected, exceptional school leader,” Kaufman said.

“I believe it’s important to recognize exceptional leadership [because] without exceptional leadership in a school, it is challenging to have an exceptional school.

“Leaders are certainly the role models for the staff with whom they work,” she continued. “Leaders set vision work with the staff on goals. They inspire, they motivate, they educate and they provide professional development.”

Record will receive a plaque, a crystal trophy, a check for $200 and a complimentary hotel room and registration for the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals Spring Administrators Conference, which has been postponed to take place in Ocean City at the Princess Royale on 91st Street on Nov. 5-7.

Record will be invited to the National Secondary School Principals conference at National Harbor, Maryland, in July.

With this achievement, Record has many goals set for his school.

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Berlin man needs kidney donation, asking community

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (March 20, 2020) Berlin resident Nick Morris, 74, is in dire need of a kidney transplant and is searching for an O-positive donor in the area.

Morris has been a resident of Worcester County since 1975, and has been an English teacher, college instructor, long-time employee of the Alaska Stand, and lifeguard for the Ocean City Beach Patrol, Assateague Island National Seashore and Ocean Pines.

Two years ago, Morris was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate, which in turn caused his kidneys to fail. He has been waiting for a kidney transplant since January 2019.

Since his diagnosis, he noticed his energy levels dropping.

“My levels go up and down, up and down [and then] I have to come to grips mentally with this [condition] that you’ve got to monitor all the time.”

Morris said. “There are days when I’ll start out and never quite feel as if I am really ever at 100 percent. I start out at a lower level and then by the end of the day, I’m done.

“Some days I ask myself, ‘Is this a sign that I should go right to the doctor,’” he continued.

Just this January, Morris applied to be on the kidney donor list, which can take up to six years, made even longer as his age made him less of a priority candidate on the list, he said.

“I actually would prefer a life donor,” Morris said. “They do donations of deSee DONOR Page 26

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Donor needed for Berlin resident Continued from Page 25 ceased donors, but the lifespan of those are considerably less than it would be for a live donor.”

Currently, Morris’ kidneys are between stages 4 and 5 of kidney failure, which means if his condition gets any worse, he will be forced to undergo dialysis.

It is possible to survive with only one kidney, and the recovery time is around two weeks or less for the donor. Recently, there have been discussions in the Maryland General Assembly to provide tax incentives for organ donors as well.

Morris had been matched twice in the past, but the donors decided to change their minds, though he still has hope.

“I am a good candidate,” said Morris.

“I have no other health issues.”

Most importantly, finding a kidney

would give Morris the time to travel, enjoy the foods he has been forced to stop eating and live healthy once again.

“There’s still a lot of stuff I gotta do,” he said. “I’d still like to be here.”

Readers interested in being a living donor, should take the first step is to find out if they are blood compatible.

Morris needs a donor with an “O” blood type. If unsure of blood type, check with the Blood Bank of Delmarva (if you have donated before), your doctor, or order a home test kit for less than $10.

If your blood type is not a match for Morris, there is still a chance to help someone else through a process called

the paired kidney exchange. A paired kidney exchange allows donors to “swap” with other donors’ recipients.

Through a carefully orchestrated process, one person gives a kidney to an unknown recipient, and that recipients willing donor, in exchange, gives a kidney to a different recipient with whom they are compatible.

The next step is to fill out the application, which can be found online at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Potential donors can contact Morris by phone at 410-629-9068, or 410-6412310, or via email at m22nicholas@aol.com.

County celebrates Pocomoke Middle School principal Continued from Page 25 five-star rating from the state … It’s a really special place for kids and for teachers.”

However, he would not be where he is today, he said, without the support of his staff.

“I have two amazing assistant principals, Melissa Freistat and Bob Boyce,” he said. They work hard and we make a really great team. And I’d like to thank everyone that was part of this process.

“Every year we use the slogan ‘One School, One Beat, One Kid at a Time,” Record continued. “And that’s very much the truth. We are one school … we’re the Warriors, we are one beat and we are one kid at a time. And I think that when you have that motto … that’s what all of our staff members and all of our kids respond to. I think the sky’s the limit.”

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Berlin residents Abby Melito, 14, left, and Olivia Donovan, 15, make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for bagged lunches at Baked Dessert Café on Monday, March 16.

Local organizations rally to provide food for students

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (March 20, 2020) Since Gov. Larry Hogan closed schools for two weeks by executive order last week, groups and organizations have joined to find ways to feed children who depend on school meals.

Many students who benefit from school meal programs require help receiving meals during this two-week hiatus brought on by the spread of COVID-19 and the Hogan Administration’s efforts to contain it.

Worcester Goes Purple is working with Hope4Recovery to supply a brown bag pickup lunch.

The brown bag lunch will be available on Thursday, March 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hope4Recovery parking lot at 10226 Old Ocean City Blvd. in Berlin.

“Worcester Goes Purple is about supporting the community and showing community that those in recovery and their families are part of and are supported [by] their community,” Insurance and Billing Specialist Debbie Smullen said. “The coronavirus puts us in unchartered waters, but it does not

stop the basic needs for compassion and kindness.”

The lunches will include a sandwich, drink, chips and a snack.

In addition, Worcester Youth and Family Services will be collaborating with Stevenson United Methodist Church’s Spirit Kitchen on Thursday, March 26, for a drive through Lindsay Ashton food pantry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 103 Flower Street in Berlin.

Donations can be dropped off at Worcester Youth and Family, 124 South Main Street in Berlin. Call and ask for Smullen at 410-641-4598 to arrange delivery.

For more information or to ask about volunteering, email Smullen at dasmullen@worcesterk12.org or call at 410870-5161.

Baked Dessert Café owner Robin Tomaselli will be offering lunch bags filled with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, granola bars, fruits and other small

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Buckingham Presbyterian Church in Berlin has a Blessing Box food pantry that offers everything from cereals to soups, wipes and gloves that is open to the public.

snacks, as well as a breakfast option.

“We have for the past several years worked with organizations like Worcester County Youth and Family and Buckingham Elementary School,” Tomaselli said. “We were made aware a while back that when kids are not in school, when they’re on vacation, or when they’re on holidays or extended weekends, that there are a lot of children in this community that actually get stressed out over it because the school food programs are the only places where they actually eat breakfast, lunch and dinner-type meals.

“As soon as we heard that Gov. Larry Hogan was closing schools, we just decided we had to do something,” she continued.

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Tomaselli made a Facebook post last Friday announcing her intentions to help provide meals for students. She said she was shocked at the amount of support coming from the local community.

“My anticipation was that we would certainly get some donations from the community,” she said. “But the response was just overwhelming. It was very evident early on, a couple of hours after I actually made the post, that it was something that was going to be much bigger than what we could handle alone. So that’s when we began to pull in educators and community leaders and people that do this every day to help out.”

Donations will be collected at select locations Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be distributed Tuesday through Friday from 1-2 p.m. at Henry Park, 111 Flower Street, Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department, 7442 Gumboro Rd. and the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, 12320 Ocean Gateway in West Ocean City.

For more information, or for an updated list of drop-off and distribution locations, visit the “Baked Dessert Cafe” Facebook page or call Tomaselli at 301785-6161.

Buckingham Presbyterian Church is also getting involved with its Blessing Box installed outside of the property on 20 South Main Street in Berlin, where residents who are in need of supplies can take what they need or drop off donations on the go.

“People can people can leave stuff anytime they want,” Lindsay Ashton, youth group coordinator and youth events and activities for the church, said.

“They can take stuff out of it anytime that they want to, like the little libraries.”

The blessing box officially opened in February but was inspired by the church’s youth group last year.

“Last year, all the Presbyterian churches gave out money to ignite different people, to go out into the community, so we packed 300 bags for the homeless around here last year and we gave those out to different organizations,” Ashton said. “We still had money left over. So, we were like, ‘Well, let’s give it to our youth groups and get them to come up with an idea that they want to do to help the community.’ They had seen these blessing boxes online, they started doing research and they wanted to build one.”

The donations can include anything from canned fruits and vegetables, boxes of pasta, beans and chilis, cereals, soups, snacks and baby formula, as well as other basic necessities like toilet paper, hand sanitizer, underwear, gloves, and shopping bags.

“So many kids depend on meals from the schools,” Ashton said. “People are able to help each other in a time of crisis

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Donation drop-off locations for nonperishable items: • SonRise Church, 10026 Main Street Berlin. Contact Pastor Tim at 412-571-1373 • Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, 12320 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City. Contact Lisa Layfield at 443-880-2433 • Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department, 7442 Gumboro Rd. Contact Paul Suplee at 443-880-1986 • The Iron Horse, 7485 Market Streets, Willards. Contact Vanessa Founds at 443-3977469.

Lunch distribution locations Tuesdays to Fridays from 1-2 p.m.: • Henry Park, 111 Flower Street.

Contact Robin Tomaselli at 301785-6161 • Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department, 7442 Gumboro Rd. Contact Paul Suplee at 443-880-1986 • Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, 12320 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City. Contact Lisa Layfield at 443-880-2433 and show that people still care.”

For more information about the Blessing Box, visit the Buckingham Presbyterian Church Facebook page.

Though schools are closed, the Board of Education is also working with the community to ensure students receive meals during the two-week closure.

Chief Safety Officer Steve Price discussed meal programs offered throughout the county during a Board of Education conference call on Tuesday.

The board is currently working with officials in Snow Hill, United Methodist Church, Snow Hill Elementary School, Pocomoke Middle School and Buckingham Elementary to deliver meals.

“We will be working in collaboration with all those organizations to have a joint message out so that our children can receive the meals that they need as they’re not available through the school,” Price said.

Due to state and federal regulations, the Worcester County Board school system cannot accept food donations, Price said.

However, he can be reached at 410-6325074 or HSPrice@Worcesterk12.org for more information how to receive meals.

In addition, restaurants in Ocean City are offering free meals for students affected by school closures. These include Billy’s Sub Shop on 140th Street. To learn more, call Billy’s Sub Shop at 410-250-1778.

State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon announced that the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) applied and was approved for a federal waiver to provide three meals a day, and a snack, to students affected by the statewide closure of schools. The Maryland State Department of Education has 138 meal distribution centers across the state, which can be found at mdsummerschools.org.

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Pollinator garden rebate coming to resort residents

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (March 20, 2020) The Ocean City Green Team will collaborate with the Lower Shore Land Trust and offer reimbursements for the latter’s 12th annual native plant sale and festival.

“We have a grant money program where we give money out to do rain gardens and pollinator gardens and beach district grants,” said Gail Blazer, Ocean City environmental engineer. “We can offer citizens of Ocean City [to] pay for a pollinator garden that they order through [Lower Shore Land Trust].”

The Land Trust’s plant sale aims to build welcoming environments throughout the Eastern Shore for insects and birds necessary in the pollination process.

“Usually we try to do a $50 to $52 package and people get 10 to 12 plants. It’s nice, it’s a discount off of what they are … if they were to buy them all individually,” said Kate Patton, Land Trust executive director.

Alongside the native plant sale, the group offers pollinator garden certification, which is a sign that is posted on one’s yard that gives information about the plants and how they benefit the environment.

“The idea is to get people talking about it [and] to get people to learn a little bit more about what are these pollinators, what are these beneficial insects and birds and why are pollinators important to us,” Patton said.

Although details are still in the works, Blazer said the process would be simple for buyers.

They would fill out a pre-order form, choose the plant bundle they desire, plant it in their yard and then provide proof of installation to receive a rebate from the Green Team.

The money for this program would

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The Ocean City Green Team will offer rebates for people who buy native plant bundles from the Lower Shore Land Trust. Former Land Trust intern Karly Lohan, left, and Stewardship Manager Suzanne Ketcham show off some flowers available for purchase during the organization’s annual Native Plant Sale and Festival.

not come out of general funds, Blazer said.

“This money has been collected from … [municipal stormwater] mitigation fees. We collect that in a deferred revenue account and that sits and waits for projects that are habitat, water quality and environmental related,” Blazer said.

Pollinators, insects and birds that spread pollen, are essential to plant reproduction and assist 80 percent of global plant life’s reproduction cycle, according to the United States Forest Service.

Human populations could not survive without the work of these pollen carriers, such as bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

“More than half of the world’s diet of fats and oils come from animal pollinated plants,” the Forest Service states on its website. “More than 150

food crops in the U.S. depend on pollinators, including almost all fruit and grain crops, [and] the USDA estimated that crops dependent on pollination are worth more than $10 billion per year.”

Globally, that figure jumps to $3 trillion.

Patton said the bundles would likely feature plants from the agastache, aquilegia candensis and eupatorium families, as well other plant families, which are well adapted to the dryer soil and harsher sunlight here in Ocean City.

The plant sale and festival is slated for May 2, however, Patton said that might change because of the COVID19 pandemic.

To pre-order a native plant package and to keep up-to-date on the plant sale and festival visit http://lowershorelandtrust.org

Phillips promotes email for elderly Facebook-based volunteer group will deliver needed items to older residents

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (March 20, 2020) Helping elderly community members acquire food, medicines and other necessities is the aim of a new email-based volunteer group formed by Colby Phillips.

Speaking on Tuesday, Phillips said she launched the email campaign on Facebook the previous evening out of concern for senior citizens becoming exposed to the coronavirus. Her effort is a personal undertaking and is not connected to the OPA in any way.

“I had 20 volunteers within two hours,” she said.

Phillips vetted the crew of volunteers that is comprised mainly of friends and acquaintances.

Colby Phillips “It’s always amazing to me that the community as a whole in times of need step up and always have,” she said.

Phillips said elderly community members who should remain isolated but need to pick up food or medication could email localhelp4youwc@gmail.com.

“We will forward it to the [volunteers] and see who is available,” she

said. “We will confirm who is coming to assure people feel safe.”

Due to current safety precautions to minimize spreading the virus, volunteers will not enter homes to deliver items.

“It’s important for us to take precautions,” she said.

Phillips said anyone in need of help should provide their name, phone number and address to receive volunteer assistance.

Adopting an “Uber” approach, Phillips said a description of the driver and vehicle would be provided to assure proper identification.

“This is a time we have to have faith and take care of each other,” she said.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Chips can be made with variety of vegetables

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (March 20, 2020) The proverbial saying, “A chef is also an artist,” has more validity than one ever would expect.

Just as artists understand the dynamics and usage of color, a chef must also have that innate sense of visual awareness and variation.

Color is perhaps the single most important influence when it comes to the process of consumption. An understanding of the sensory, scientific and psychological impact of color can not only stimulate anticipation but also enhance presentations.

According to an article, “How Color Affects Your Perception of Food,” the practice of adding dyes and food colorings to processed, packaged and even fresh foods is a common practice.

These additives are used to enhance the food’s natural color or provide color to foods that are normally colorless.

For example, wild salmon is naturally pink due to their diet which includes astaxanthin, a reddish-orange compound found in krill and shrimp.

However, farm raised salmon, typically an unappealing gray color, is dyed pink to give the impression that the fish is fresh and of high-quality.

I am amazed at the vibrancy of vegetables as they appear on the pages of advertising. Apples show off their ruby red hues, spinach takes on an emerald green tone, and carrots dazzle us with their natural radiance.

But as I prepare these ingredients, I have a tendency to lose the intensity of the natural color.

A little brushing up on food chemistry can do wonders for the beautification of food.

There are four basic pigments that are responsible for any given fruit or vegetable’s color. Understanding how these pigments react to the stress of cooking is key for color retention.

Chlorophyll is responsible for the bright green color in foods such as asparagus and broccoli. However, chlorophyll becomes unstable when applied to heat.

Shirley Corriher, who wrote “Cookwise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Cooking,” explains that when green veggies are heated, the chlorophyll loses its magnesium and is replaced with hydrogen from the vegetable’s natural acids.

The longer the cooking process, the more the chlorophyll breaks down and the brightness of the green color becomes muted and dulled.

Anthocyanin produces the rich reds and blues found in purple egg-

entology, I highly recommend Shirley Corriher’s “Cookwise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Cooking.”

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plants, berries, beets, red cabbage and red onions. They are acid sensitive and certain precautions need to be exercised to maintain their inherent beauty.

A touch of acid reinforces the spectrum of color whereas sugar can result in the food turning a grayish lavender color.

Boiling, steaming and microwaving have no significant effect on the anthocyanin. However, baking, frying, air-frying and stir-frying can reduce the anthocyanin level by as much as 45 percent.

Anthoxanthins are a type of flavonoid pigments that are found in plants that range in color from white, ivory and pale yellow. Anthoxanthins are predominately found in white cauliflower, parsnips, white and yellow onions and pale-green cabbage.

Like anthocyanins, the whitetoned vegetables are better preserved with an acidic environment. A splash of white wine, rice vinegar, or lemon juice helps prevent these types of vegetables from turning yellow after prolonged cooking.

The carotene pigment, which produces the bright oranges and yellows, is fairly indestructible. Carrots, pumpkins and winter squash are some examples of foods that contain carotene.

The next time you host a special occasion, bring out the artistic side of yourself and explore the world of color. Veggie chips such as beets, sweet potatoes and purple potatoes add excitement and raises the level of anticipation.

A mandoline is a must unless one has incredible knife skills. Paper thin chips will crisp up quickly and ensure a crunchy texture.

Fry one type of vegetable at a time.

Different vegetables have a dissimilar cooking times and this process is the only way to ensure consistent cooking.

Stay away from flavored oils, they will compete with the natural flavors of the chips. Canola oil allows the true essence of the chips to come to the forefront.

In closing, homemade potato chips are tasty and easy to make. Homemade veggie chips are eye-catching and will steal the show! * If you are interested in food sci-

Ingredients beets sweet potatoes turnips rutabaga plantains parsnips mandoline canola oil kosher salt 1. Using a mandoline, peel and slice vegetables thinly.

2. Using a deep fat fryer or a deep sauté pan, heat oil to 350 degrees.

3. Make sure the vegetables are dry before frying.

4. Carefully lower chips of the same vegetable into the fryer and cook until crisp.

5. Using a slotted spoon, remove chips and drain on a cooling rack that has paper towels underneath to absorb any oil that may drip from the chips. You may have to use paper towels and blot the chips.

6. Place the chips in a bowl and toss with kosher salt. * The ratio and portion of veggie chips is up to the individual cook and occasion.

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The Ocean City Pipes and Drums band perform outside of Hooters in West Ocean City on Friday, March 13.

Drinking some beers on St. Patrick’s Day weekend at Hooters in West Ocean City, Friday, March 13, from left, are Ocean City residents Ronnie Kingsbury, Terry Thomas and Brad Kingsbury.

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Ocean City residents Kitty Herr, left, and Christina Fohner get their green on during St. Patrick’s Day weekend at Hooters in West Ocean City, Friday, March 13.

Having a blast during St. Patrick’s Day weekend at Hooters in West Ocean City, Friday, March 13, from left, are West Ocean City residents Todd Zimmerman and Heather and Reese Vest.

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Drawing the luck of the Irish at Shenanigan’s on Fourth Street, Saturday, March 14, are Earl O’Neil, left, and Mark Boyd of Dundalk, Maryland.

Enjoying St. Patrick’s Day weekend at Shenanigan’s on Fourth Street, Saturday, March 14, are Ashley McCoy of Anne Arundel, Maryland, left, and Gina McCoy of Rockville, Maryland.

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Lighting up in green at Shenanigan’s on Fourth Street, Saturday, March 14, from left, are Betty Golibart, of Howard County, Maryland, Theresa French, of Easton, and Jennifer Smith of Baltimore.

Ocean City residents Dennis and Judy Morgan enjoy the Irish festivities at Shenanigan’s on Fourth Street, Saturday, March 14.

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Grabbing some beers at Duffy’s Tavern in the Montego Bay Shopping Center on 130th Street, Sunday, March 15, from left, are Harford County, Maryland, residents Lauren Basil, Lynn Drury, Stu Shinnick and Donna and Rob Driscoll.

Celebrating the end of St. Patrick’s Day weekend at Duffy’s Tavern in the Montego Bay Shopping Center on 130th Street, Sunday, March 15, from left, are Michael McGarvey, of Ocean City, Donna and Dave Bugda of Havre De Grace, Maryland, and Steve Sullivan of Jarrettsville, Maryland.

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COLORFUL DISPLAY Veteran and owner of Ewe Knit & Sew Leanne Wade from National Harbor, Maryland, matches her bright yarn in a hot pink wig and dress. Wade showed off her work during the seventh annual Delmarva Wool and Fiber Expo, which took place, March 13-15, at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently learned about the "Cool Kids Campaign,” when Renee Wooding, director of philanthropy, explained its mission is to improve the quality of life for pediatric oncology patients and their families. Kiwanis donated $1,800 to the campaign, which will support a full year of free tutoring for Kylie Boston of Stephen Decatur High School.

Boston was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2017 while in the eighth grade. Boston will receive two hours of one-on-one, online tutoring each week. She is pictured with Kiwanis Club President Roy Foreman.

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Scavenger hunt in Berlin for families while school closed

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (March 20, 2020) Berlin is offering a free scavenger hunt throughout Berlin for children and their families during the two weeks that schools are closed due to coronavirus concerns.

Gov. Larry Hogan announced last week that all Maryland public schools would close from March 16 to March 27 to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Multiple events and activities such as going to bars, restaurants, and other public buildings have been discouraged, canceled or closed to the public, meaning residents will be left to their own devices to find entertainment.

Berlin Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells first heard of the scavenger hunt idea from Sara Hambury, the owner of West O Bottle Shop and a resident of the town. “[She] came up with the idea for her children so I wanted to borrow it for the Town of Berlin,” Wells said.

Printouts with images, courtesy of Hambury, of buildings and other features throughout the town will be available for pickup at the Community Center. Wells believes it will be a great way to encourage children to become interested in the history of Berlin and alleviate boredom.

“Allison [Early] and I, our department is called Economic and Community Development,” she said. “We’re just trying to think up some ways to engage the community to learn more about the town and to not feel so isolated and to have some fun.”

The scavenger hunt is not a timed event nor is it a competition. Families and their children are encouraged to just walk around the town trying to match the pictures with the corresponding object.

“Kids can walk around town with their parents and try to find these photos and find out where they are,” Wells said.

“It gets kids walking around and just being aware of how beautiful downtown Berlin is and the unique features that we have down here.”

In the meantime, Wells will continue to look into other ideas to keep residents, especially children, entertained during the two-week period without school.

“While school is closed for the next two weeks, we’ll all be brainstorming and any other creative ideas we come up with we will post on Instagram and the town’s social media pages like Facebook,” she said. “We’ll have more ideas for people to enjoy the town. It’s just for fun, so we’re just going to [continue] creating new ideas for kids to have fun.”

For more information, call 410-6291722.

Worcester Prep second grade teacher Jackie Knowlton, left, and Head of Lower School Dr. Sara Timmons show the hair they cut off and will donate, which will be used to make wigs for children with cancer.

Wor. Prep educators donate hair (March 20, 2020) Worcester Prep teachers encourage their students to not just complete learning objectives, but to experience them in unique and creative ways.

As part of her English lesson, teacher Jackie Knowlton asked her second graders to reflect and write about how fortunate they are at Worcester Prep. The children were instructed to gather details from various experiences during school days

to enrich their writing.

One of their most inspirational experiences was when the class decided to cut and donate Knowlton’s hair to the nonprofit charity, Children with Hair Loss, which makes free wigs for children in need.

The students were overcome with the excitement of giving back to the community and make a positive impact in a meaningful way – a lesson they will never forget.

49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900, www.seacrets.com Curbside and carry out available.

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■ 32 PALM 32nd Street in the Hilton, Ocean City 410-289-2525 Offering carry out for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

7655 Open with curbside pick up available and carry out available. Check Facebook and website for updated menu.

■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846, www.weocharborside.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu Appetizers, fresh seafood, steak and Pasta. Call ahead for carry out.

■ HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu Smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads and more. Carry out and delivery, Wednesday through Sunday, 4-9 p.m. Order online at hootersofoc.com.

■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443664-2105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, yearround. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.

Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted ______________________________

DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street

■ CORAL REEF CAFE/ HEMINGWAYS RESTAURANT 17th Street, oceanfront in the Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410289-2612 Offering carry out for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 606 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-3501, www.thedoughroller.com Open 7 days, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Carry out only.

■ OCEAN 13 1301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-6213, www.ocean13ocmd.com Carry out and curbside available.

Limited menu. Check out Facebook and website.

■ PIZZA MAMBO 710 S. Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1200, www.ocpizzamambo.com Open 7 days. Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight, Fri-

day and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Carry out and delivery available to West Ocean City and all of Ocean City.

■ STARBUCKS 17th Street, oceanside, Ocean City 410-390-7029 Walk-in and carry out. No seating.

MIDTOWN

29th to 90th streets

■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-5247575, www.bjsonthewater.com Crub site service available, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Limited menu.

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■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-7235600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Carry out and delivery.

■ MARLIN MOON RESTAURANT 33rd Street, oceanfront in the Double Tree, Ocean City 410-2891201 Offering carry out for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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UPTOWN

91st to 146th streets

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GUEST SPEAKER

NEW MEMBERS Exalted Ruler Kevin Matthews welcomes 27 new members into Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 in the Flaig-Wagner Banquet Hall at the Elks Lodge on Sinepuxent Avenue.

VALENTINE CARDS The Republican Women of Worcester County collected over 1,400 Valentine cards from schools and individuals to be distributed to Veterans’ Homes and VA Hospitals in Maryland. Pictured are Linda Dearing of Copy Central, left, who boxed and mailed the cards again this year, and Vera Beck, RWWC Caring for America chair.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City member Tim Collins, left, who works at i.g.

Burton dealership in Berlin, addressed the membership about “Is Your Car Smarter Than You, Or Are You Smarter Than Your Car?” He is pictured with Kiwanis Club President Roy Foreman.

LUNCHEON The Pine’eer Craft Club held its annual Holiday Luncheon at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club on Dec. 13. The 2020 officers, in front, are Jane Wolnik, treasure; Kim Perrone, vice president; Linda Brindley, recording secretary; Sharon Puser, president; Barb O’Connor, corresponding secretary; and Janet Rembach, shop manager, and in back, Carol Quinto, shop treasurer; Barb Stilwell, assistant shop treasurer; and Ginger McGovern, assistant shop manager.

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The Shockley family attended the awards ceremony of the fourth annual Ocean City Film Festival on March 6 in Seacrets’ Morley Hall on 49th Street. Emmi Shockley received the From Here Award for best local talent. Pictured, from left, are Brian, Alayne, Emmi, Sue and Ray Shockley.

Celtic-inspired artist Mary Panesis of Flint Hill, Virginia, shows off handcrafted pottery, jewelry and textiles during the seventh annual Delmarva Wool and Fiber Expo held in the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, March 13-15.

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Women’s Club scholarships offered for Pines residents

OC Center for the Arts name John Mosher as 2020 fellow

NEW BOARD MEMBER Bob Wolfing, left, recently joined the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Board of Directors.

He is pictured with Kiwanis Club Board Election Chair Ralph Chinn.

PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR.

planning a bus trip to the Salisbury University galleries to visit two exhibitions of contemporary art – one of which I curated. In addition, I plan on doing a workshop on collage techniques, as well as several pop-up shows in Ocean City and Berlin involving art and sound.”

“We are excited to continue this fellowship for a second year, thanks to Laura Jenkins, who has endowed this position in memory of her parents, Orem and Harriet Robinson,” Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League, said. “John will follow up an exciting year of art adventures guided by our inaugural fellow, Brooke Rogers.”

More information is available at www.artleagueofoceancity.org or by calling 410-524-9433.

The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors.

(March 20, 2020) Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) announces that the 2020 Congressional Art Competition is now open for submissions.

The competition recognizes talented high school artists from around the country, and is supported by the entirety of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Winners from each congressional district will be eligible to attend the National Reception in Washington, D.C., and their artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol building for one year.

All high school students in Maryland’s First Congressional District are encouraged to apply.

The deadline for submissions is April 16 at 5 p.m.

“I am pleased to announce that the House of Representatives is once again sponsoring a nation-wide high school art competition this spring, and I appreciate this opportunity to recognize the talented young artists of Maryland’s First District,” Congressman Harris said. “Each year I am thoroughly impressed by the submissions we receive and am honored to display the First District runnersup in my offices. I am excited to see the winning piece from the First Congressional District hanging in the U.S. Capitol.”

Since the first Congressional Art Competition in 1982, over 650,000 high school students have submitted their art work to the competition judges.

For full competition guidelines and the student release forms, visit Congressman Harris’ website at harris.house.gov. Go to the “Services” tab at the top of the screen and click on “Art Competition.”

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(March 20, 2020) The Art League of Ocean City announces that John Mosher will serve as the 2020 Orem and Harriet Robinson Fellow for Contemporary Art and Community Engagement at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.

Originally from Michigan, Mosher moved to the Eastern Shore in 2011 and currently teaches studio art and web design at Salisbury University. His own art practice is varied, from web design to digital art to more traditional drawing/painting to collage.

“It’s all about the approach; where the ideas are coming from,” Mosher said. “I am inspired by improvisation— abstract expressionists, jazz music, found sounds, and also the strong light and composition of more traditional painters.”

Mosher has big plans for his year as an Art League fellow.

“In addition to mounting an exhibition of my own work in April, I am planning a series of lectures during the summer on topics that include contemporary color and assemblage,” he said. “Later in the summer, I am

Congressional Art Competition open for submissions

will consider the applicant’s needs, goals, scholarship, citizenship, community service, extra-curricular activities and motivation. The club believes in non-discrimination on the basis of race, gender, national origin or family status, in both principle and practice.

Applications for these scholarships may be found on the Stephen Decatur High School website, h t t p s : / / s t e p h e n decaturhs.weebly.com.

All applications must be returned to a senior counselor at Stephen Decatur High School by March 20.

Qualifying applicants who do not attend Stephen Decatur are asked to call 410-641-8046 for information and/or an application.

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John Mosher will serve as the 2020 Orem and Harriet Robinson Fellow for Contemporary Art and Community Engagement at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.

(March 20, 2020) The Women’s Club of Ocean Pines will be awarding scholarships at its May general membership meeting to promising students who are full-time residents of Ocean Pines.

These students must graduate from high school in good standing with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and plan to attend an accredited institution for further education.

These awards may be used by the recipient to help defray post-high school expenses at any approved degree of certificate-granting college or university, technical or vocation school.

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Apply for tourism scholarships by March 31 (March 20, 2020) The Maryland Tourism Education Foundation is accepting applications for its 2020 Tourism and Hospitality scholarships.

Scholarships are awarded to increase the skills and knowledge of Maryland’s tourism workforce. They may be used for post-secondary education that meets any of the three career development objectives: acquiring an industry degree, career development, and enhancement or transitional training.

Applicants must be a resident of Maryland. In addition, they must have a minimum of six months of work experience in a hospitality and tourism-related position or a minimum of one year enrolled in a Mary-

land sanctioned or accredited hospitality and tourism-related education program.

“This is an excellent opportunity for those in the hospitality industry,” said Michael Henningsen, chair of the MTEF and executive vice president for Plamondon Hospitality Partners. “These scholarships will help provide training and opportunities for individuals, who in turn will help us strengthen and grow our workforce.”

The Maryland Tourism Education Foundation scholarship program is managed by the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association.

“Managing these scholarships is a natural extension of MHLA. We are deeply connected to the hospitality

industry, and we are pleased to be an integral part of tourism in Maryland,” MHLA President and CEO, Amy Rohrer, said.

Applications may be found online at mdtef.org and must be received via mail or email by March 31.

The Office of Tourism Development & Maryland Department of Commerce reports that visitors spent over $18.1 billion in Maryland in 2018, up 2.1 percent from the previous year.

In 2018, more than 150,000 Marylanders were directly employed by

the tourism industry, which is the 10th largest private-sector employer in the state.

The Maryland Hotel Lodging Association is a trade-based membership organization representing Maryland’s $6 billion lodging industry with more than 78,000 rooms in 700 hotels across the state.

It provides advocacy, information, recognition, and networking opportunities that benefit lodging industry owners, managers, associates, related businesses, and communities in Maryland.

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Students from Worcester County high schools received awards in the annual art competition organized and sponsored by the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club. Judges Geo McElroy, left, and Thomas Hogan, right, are pictured with the winners.

High school students earn awards in art competition (March 20, 2020) Students from Worcester County high schools received awards in the annual art competition organized and sponsored by the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club.

Thirty-two entries were submitted for the contest and are featured at the Worcester County Arts Council’s Gallery in Berlin.

Works accepted for the competition included original paintings and drawings and was judged by art educators and artists, Thomas Hogan and Geo McElroy. The competition offered a total of $1,400 in cash prizes to the student artists.

Awards in painting category were

presented to the following students: First place: Elizabeth Thornton – Snow Hill High School Second place: Anayelli Reyes – Pocomoke High School Third place: Henna Parmar – Worcester Preparatory School Honorable mention: Lauren Moses – Snow Hill High School In drawing category, awards were given to four Stephen Decatur High School students. Winning first through third place, respectively, were Lauren Stull, Nadia Bullock and Ariel Alavarado. Honorable mention went to Serap Aksu.

People’s Choice Award was presented to Anayelli Reyes.

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MAINTENANCE Immediate position available for year-round Restaurant Maintenance Personnel. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC & LPgas knowledge required. Prior experience with restaurant equipment necessary. Great opportunity with benefits. Send resume to: REST. MAINTENANCE, PO Box 160, Ocean City, MD 21843, romeara@harrisongp.com, or drop off your resume at Harrison Group, 106 N. Baltimore Ave.

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SENIOR JUDICIARY CLERK Circuit Court for Worcester County The Circuit Court of Worcester County is seeking a Senior Judiciary Clerk to provide courtroom assistance, process files, dockets mail, orders and scans documents. Assist the jury process. Requires HS diploma/GED and 2 years of exp.

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• Help build and maintain Delaware and Maryland's fastest growing restaurant group • Perform interior and exterior finish work, such as drywall, painting, paneling, ceiling and floor tile, plumbing repairs, heating and air conditioning system repairs • Perform routine and emergency repairs on restaurant equipment, including diagnostics on electrical and refrigeration components • On call on a rotating emergency schedule for weekends and holidays • Basic skill sets must include some Electric, Plumbing, Carpentry, Refrigeration Benefits: Health Insurance, 401K, Sick Leave Fax to 410-520-0199 For faster processing please apply online at www.joindunkin.com.

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SERVICES SERVICES House and Rental Clean Out, small and local moving, and removal of junk and furniture.

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The contents of mini storage units will be sold at public auction. Units to be auctioned; B5, B7, B12, B62, B66, L4, O41, O55, O92, O107, O134, O149, O150, O174, O29, O115, O164, S35, O111, S185, S223, S315, S501, S510.

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Frontier Town Campground, located on Stephen Decatur Highway in Berlin, will add 112 new campsites for the 2021 summer season.

Frontier Town to expand campsites for summer 2021

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (March 20, 2020) A proposal for an additional 112 campsites and associated amenities at Frontier Town Campground, located on Stephen Decatur Highway (Route 611) in Berlin, was reviewed by the Worcester County Technical Review Committee on Wednesday, March 11.

During a post-meeting interview, attorney Hugh Cropper said that the area of the future campsites was rezoned to accommodate the expansion and the pump station was sized accordingly. The 560-site campground added 101 sites last year, bringing it to 661 total.

“Frontier Town is expanding the campground to accommodate its growing business,” Cropper said. “It has always been part of their master plan to expand the campground.”

The project has also already established forest conservation areas.

Cropper said he will be requesting 38 Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area equivalent dwelling units from the Worcester County Commissioners.

The project will then go to the Worcester County Planning Commission for final site approval.

Cropper said that if all goes as planned, the campsites will be available for the 2021 summer season.

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The staged gun show is one of the most popular events at Frontier Town, a western-style park and campground in Berlin.

Carrie Coster, general manager for Frontier Town, said that this expansion will get people off waiting lists for the campground.

“We have a lot of returning guests so it will give people an opportunity to get in when at one time they could not,” Coster said.

The campground sees a few thousand visitors each year and is usually sold out from Memorial Day to Labor Day, according to Coster.

The Western Theme Park celebrated 60 years at Frontier Town in 2019. Built in 1959 by Bill Patten and Bill Pacey, the park was created during a time when the Old West was growing in popularity.

Frontier Town expanded within five years, with the campground opening in 1963. Since then, a waterpark, Pony Island Arcade & Gifts, Pony Espresso and Creamery, an activity pool with a stagecoach slide, the Poolside Grill and the High Ropes Adventure Park and Zip Lines have been added.

Two of its biggest attractions are the staged gun shows and Can-Can dances.

“It’s definitely a family campground for all ages because we have a little bit of everything,” Coster said.

It is scheduled to open April 10 and close Dec. 1. For more information, visit campground.frontiertown.com or call 410-641-0880.

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (March 20, 2020) Every aspect of American life is being affected by COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), and that includes the real estate market.

Besides closures and social distancing to slow the spread, buyers and sellers who are currently involved in active contracts might be affected by government office closures since all real estate transactions must be recorded as public record within the county they are located.

Sellers are taking extra precautions and some are cancelling open houses.

If they are continuing with open houses, agents and sellers are offering wipes and hand sanitizer instead of refreshments.

There’s been a fall in interest rates due to the Fed cutting interest rates, which has helped offset the fears of the stock market decline.

But, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said, “While the Fed’s drastic rate cut to zero is ‘the right policy’ there’s new evidence it may not help prevent a housing slowdown—just as the spring selling season approaches.”

NAR also cautioned Realtors to be mindful of their obligations under the Fair Housing Act, and be sure not to discriminate against any particular segment of the population.

While the coronavirus outbreak began in Wuhan, China, that does not provide a basis for treating Chinese persons or persons of Asian descent differently.

They also confirmed that you may ask clients about their recent travel, particularly to areas identified as having an increased risk of coronavirus.

But, to avoid potential fair housing issues, be sure to ask all clients the same screening questions based on current, factual information from public health authorities.

– Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty in Ocean City.

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AGH recruits advanced practice providers (March 20, 2020) Atlantic General Hospital and Health System has recruited a number of advanced practice providers – certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants – to the Eastern Shore in recent months as part of its efforts to improve access to health care for a growing population.

The healthcare organization continues to recruit for primary care providers as well as specialists in the fields of general surgery, orthopedic surgery and gastroenterology to address long wait times for appointments in a region that is categorized by the federal government as medically underserved.

New Atlantic General Health System Medical staff include: Carrie Dawes, CPNP, is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner with Atlantic General Health System.

Dawes has more than 15 years of experience in advanced practice, having cared for children in both primary care and acute care settings.

Prior to joining AtCarrie Dawes lantic General Health System, she worked at A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children as well as the pediatric trauma and surgery unit at Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Dawes holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Villa Julie College in Baltimore and earned her Master of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing from University of Maryland School of Nursing.

She provides care alongside Drs. Laura Stokes and Anita Pascucci at Atlantic General Pediatrics in West Ocean City.

Dawes’s arrival has made it possible for the practice to begin offering evening and Saturday appointments.

To schedule an appointment, call 443728-1004.

Kathleen Morris, DNP, FNP – C, has joined Atlantic General Health System to practice with Dr. Sally Dowling at Atlantic General Primary Care in Selbyville, Delaware.

Over the last 11 years, Morris has worked in Atlantic General HospiKathleen Morris tal’s medical/surgical and intensive care units where she provided patient care, and trained and supervised other nurses in her roles as charge nurse and preceptor.

Morris earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University in 2014 and continued her studies with a Master’s Degree in leadership and education in nursing followed by her family nurse practitioner degree. Most recently, she earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Wilmington University.

Morris is a member of the American Nurses Association and the Sigma

Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

To schedule an appointment, call Atlantic General Primary Care in Selbyville at 302-436-8004.

Corinna Kirkpatrick, PA-C, joined Atlantic General Health System in January to provide care alongside Drs. Lei Gong and Oswaldo Nicastro at Atlantic General Primary Care, in Ocean Pines.

Kirkpatrick has more than eight years of experience as a physician assistant, with a diverse background in urgent care, family medicine, geriatric care, occupational medicine, and adC. Kirkpatrick dictions treatment.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Medical Studies from King’s College, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, where she also earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.

Kirkpatrick is currently accepting new patients. Call 410-208-9761.

Gregory Wilkinson “G.W.” Smith, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant with Atlantic General Health System.

He joined Atlantic General Primary Care in Ocean View, Delaware, in February to provide care alongside Dr. Kieran Py, G. W. Smith and also cares for patients at the health system’s West Fenwick location.

Smith earned his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Towson University in Towson, Maryland,

gaining clinical experience in his rotations in emergency medicine, pediatrics, family medicine, and internal medicine and surgery at physician practices and healthcare organizations across the Eastern Shore.

He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from University of Maryland, Baltimore and was a freelance writer for the Baltimore Examiner, Towson Times, and other publications prior returning to school.

Smith is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

He is currently accepting new patients. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 302-541-4460.

Alison Lathroum, PA-C, is a physician assistant at Atlantic General Internal Medicine, in Berlin.

Raised in Worcester County, Lathroum is a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Towson University, where she played Division I lacrosse, before attending Keiser University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for her Master of Science in Physician AsAlison Lathroum sistant Studies.

Lathroum returned to the Eastern Shore in 2015 to begin caring for patients in her community.

She provides primary care to adult patients alongside internist Edwin Castaneda, MD. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physi-

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, 2020, the estimated real property assessable base will increase by 2%, from $447,513,345 to $456,764,633.

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 2% resulting in $74,010 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 $0.7838, 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 $0.83 per $100 of assessment. This tax rate is 5.9% higher than the constant yield tax rate and will generate $211,025 in additional property tax revenues.

A public hearing on the proposed real property tax rate increase will be held at 7 pm on March 23rd 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.

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cian Assistants. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 410-629-0041.

Physician assistant Sarah Abdella, PA-C, has joined Atlantic General Health System to practice with Dr. Sally Dowling at Atlantic General Primary Care in Selbyville, Delaware.

Abdella earned her bachelor of science in interdisciplinary health sciences and Spanish from Western Michigan in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where she earned the Ruth Kirby Scholarship and the Dean’s Sarah Abdella Scholarship to study abroad.

She went on to complete the physician assistant program at University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2015 and recently earned a doctorate in medical science from the University of Lynchburg, in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Abdella has more than four years of clinical experience in behavioral health and hospital medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants.

To schedule an appointment, call Atlantic General Primary Care at 302436-8004.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

Promotions Becker Morgan Group recently announced promotions for 2020.

Ann Camper, NCIDQ, was recently promoted to senior associate.

She is an interior designer at Becker Morgan Group and has been with the firm for 15 years. She has played an instrumental role in developing the firm’s Delaware interior design capabilities Ann Camper across market sectors.

Her expertise and dedication to understanding the client’s unique needs allows her to design spaces that are functional, efficient and aesthetically pleasing.

Adam Jones, professional land surveyor, has been promoted to senior associate.

Over the last 17 years, Jones has been instrumental in advancing the firm’s survey department, focusing on innovative technology and the Adam Jones collection of spatial information.

He has led the successful incorporation of 3D scanning and the firm’s drone program into everyday workflow, across all disciplines, and continuously looks for innovative ways to efficiently utilize technology to enhance client services.

Katie Wear, SHRM-CP, has been pro-

moted to associate.

Since joining the firm in 2016 as HR manager, she has streamlined practices and broadened the benefits platform available to staff.

She is currently spearheading two internal Katie Wear strategic planning committees focused on process efficiency and collaboration amongst corporate functions and maintaining and building upon a company culture that has recruited and retained top-notch talent.

She values giving back and is an active member of the Village of Hope, where she serves on the executive board as the vice chairperson and is part of the Governance & Administration Committee.

Chad Carter, RLA, ASLA, is a landscape architect with Becker Morgan Group and was promoted to associate.

He joined the firm in 2017 and has developed its landscape architecture division.

Since its inception, the landscape architecture division has continued to grow, providing Chad Carter holistic and streamlined services to clients. Under his leadership, services are currently offered in Delaware and Maryland.

He is working toward his licensure in Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina,

and South Carolina.

Jonathan Richard, P.E., a civil engineer with Becker Morgan Group, was promoted to associate. He started with the firm in 2005.

He has developed an expertise in stormwater management, transportation and utility design. He is focused on the next generation of civil engineers and is J. Richard constantly dedicated to mentoring younger staff members, which has positively impacted the quality of service provided, and employee retention.

Becker Morgan Group provides architecture and engineering services with offices in Delaware, Maryland and North Carolina. For more information, visit www.beckermorgan.com.

New property Tonney Insley, advisor with SVN Miller Commercial Real Estate settled on 705 N. Division Street in Salisbury.

He represented the buyer and seller in this transaction for new use.

This building was previously used as a moving and storage company, but will now host youth athletic training.

Gillis Gilkerson purchased the property and recently announced, the East Coast Titans, a nonprofit baseball and softball organization, will be moving into the space and using it as an indoor practice facility.

Seven specialists join AGH to provide additional services Continued from Page 41 System in November to provide primary care alongside Dr. Kieran Py in Ocean View, Delaware as well as the health system’s West Fenwick location.

Boyle was a nurse for eight years, working primarily in critical care, before earning his Master of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University to become a certified registered nurse Michael Boyle practitioner (CRNP), in May 2019.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, as well as his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia.

Boyle is a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

He has been serving as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserves since 2011 and currently holds the rank of captain. Appointments can be made by calling Atlantic General Primary Care at 302-541-4460.

For more information about these providers or other members of the Atlantic General Health System Medical Staff, visit www.agh.care/aghs.

REAL ESTATE MARKETPLACE SO CLOSE TO THE BEACH 13323 ATLANTIC BLVD

MONTEGO BAY COMMUNITY 13323 CONSTITUTIONAL AVE

WOW so close to the BEACH you can walk. Put this one on your list to see while you are in OC. Bright & cheery 3BR/2BA w/huge living room, formal dining room, modern kitchen w/tile counter top, Farm style sink, Electric range w/self-cleaning oven, frost free refrigerator with ice maker & laminate flooring in the kitchen, dining room, hallway & BAs. Both BAs have been updated w/new sinks, toilets & plumbing. Large family room.

Enjoy relaxing on the patio after a day at the beach or pool. Located close to busline, restaurants/bar and indoor & outdoor miniature golf course. Community amenities include 3-pools (including a wading pool for the little ones), 2-tennis courts, 2-shuffleboard courts, 9-hole miniature golf course, Bayfront boardwalk w/3-fishing piers, canal front fishing & crabbing area, 8-acre wildlife sanctuary/pond with a 1/2 mile walking path 5-acre open park & street lighting (lamppost at every property). Additional amenities include city streets & sidewalks, city water & sewer & city trash collection. The HOA dues are just $272.50 year. $234,500

This 4BR/1.5BA is located in the sought after community of Montego Bay in quiet North O.C. on a 40 x 90 lot. This home has been very well maintained, is move-in ready and is being sold fully furnished.

Conveniently located within walking distance to everything you need... shopping, dining, bus stop, the beach and Ocean City's beautiful Northside Park.

Community features 2 inground pools, 2 tennis courts, 2 shuffleboard courts, a 9 hole mini-golf course, an 8 acre wildlife sanctuary with a pond and blacktop walking trail, a bayfront boardwalk with 3 fishing/crabbing piers, and more...all for only $272.00/yr HOA fee. Don't miss out on this one, call today! $224,900

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MONTEGO BAY COMMUNITY

NORTH OCEAN CITY

MOBILE HOME ONLY FOR SALE...GROUND NOT INCLUDED.Very well maintained mobile home for sale on leased lot. Home is being sold furnished as shown. Recent upgrades include new HVAC unit, dishwasher and washing machine, 2 roof coatings, exterior doors, toilet & flooring, & new screens replaced on porch. Isulated windows, berber carpeting, and storage shed. Home is conveniently located within walking distance to everything. Community features 2 inground swimming pools, 2 tennis courts, a shuffleboard court, a 9-hole mini golf course, a wildlife sanctuary with pond and blacktop walking/jogging trail, and a bayfront boardwalk with 3 fishing/crabbing piers.

HOA dues are only $299.00/yr. Lot owners will give a 5 year lease @ $5400/yr. $67,500

Call Bill Rothstein

800-745-5988 • 443-280-2530 108 S. Ocean Drive • Ocean City, MD

167 SUNSHINE LANE

OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY & SATURDAY 12-4 • SUNDAY 11-2

Magnificent custom-built 3BR/3BA waterfront, on 5 acre protected cove, w/easy access to open bay. Less than a mile from beach, busline, shopping, restaurants & bars and Northside Park. Sundeck, w/Trex deck & glass railings, overlooks water. Open/great room w/cathedral ceilings. Fully equipped kitchen w/granite counters, SS appliances, breakfast bar, 42" cabinets & pantry. Utility room w/stack washer & dryer & 2nd refrigerator. Office/guest room, guest BR w/large walk-in closet. Huge waterside master w/sitting room/loft w/water views. Guest BR on opposite end & 3rd BR w/heated tile floors & infinity tiled shower. Waterfront Trex deck, 2 sheds w/electric, enclosed shower, cement walkways, parking pad, landscaped lot w/low maintenance ground cover, Bahama shutters on street end windows & dusk to dawn lighting. New vinyl bulkhead w/boat dock, dual zone heat pumps, electric fireplace in living room, COREtec-Plus floors throughout, hurricane glass in windows & sliders, walls are triple insulated, sprinkler system, internet thermostats, tinted glass on windows & sliders, abundance of interior storage & much more. $699,900

Montego Bay Realty

Call Michael “Montego Mike” Grimes

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108 S. Ocean Drive • Ocean City, MD

800-745-5988 • 410-250-3020

306 OYSTER LANE

Montego Bay Realty Montegomike@verizon.net www.montegobayrealty.com

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Foundation seeks grant applications for women, girls (March 20, 2020) Up to $35,000 in grant funding is available to aid nonprofit programs designated for Lower Shore women and girls.

The funding is made possible by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Women’s Fund, and applications are due by April 1.

The Women’s Fund focuses its grant making efforts to address the unmet needs of women or girls in Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties. Each eligible organization may receive up to $5,000 this spring, and recipients will be presented the awards at a grantee reception.

Previous recipients have included a broad range of area nonprofits, some of which are female-specific organizations such as Women Supporting Women and the Girl Scouts, while other awardees offer female-focused programs such as Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore, Horizons, and the United Way. The Women’s Fund of the Eastern Shore was created through the power of collective philanthropy and is held at The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.

Members work together to help change the lives of local women and girls by pooling financial resources in hopes of developing strong, self-sufficient women, and positive change in the local community.

For information and grant applications, visit CFES.org. Applications are due no later than April 1.

Requests should address the unmet needs of women or girls and must articulate a direct and measurable benefit of this targeted population in Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties.

As leaders, grant makers and stewards of philanthropy, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore connects people who care to causes that matter for the common good of the Lower Eastern Shore. Â It is a 501c3 nonprofit with an inspiring history of fostering charitable endeavors, and has provided more than $84 million in grants and scholarships to the local community since 1984.

It collaborates with individuals, families and businesses to match their charitable interests with community needs and strengthens local nonprofits through grants and resources. It is devoted to improving the regional community and believes in the power of philanthropy. Â For information, contact Victoria Kent, marketing officer, at 410-7429911 or vkent@CFES.org. www.oceancitytoday.com

The National Park Service rangers recently received 18 bulletproof clipboards from Assateague Island Alliance via a donation from Hardwire, LLC. Pictured, from left, are Amy Bracewell, superintendent of NPS; George Tunis, CEO of Hardwire; Nancy Gaither, president of AIA; and Ashlie Kozlowski, outreach coordinator of AIA.

Rangers get bulletproof clipboards (March 20, 2020) With a partnership between Hardwire, LLC and Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), the National Park Service will have an additional layer of bulletproof protection when on duty.

The NPS rangers recently received 18 bulletproof clipboards from AIA via a donation from Hardwire.

These clipboards provide NIJ Level 3A protection, offering officer safety from blades and handgun and shotgun ammunition. “The rangers at Assateague Island National Seashore are so appreciative of the community support they have received through this donation,� Amy Bracewell, NPS superintendent said.

The clipboards fit into the rangers’ everyday duties, but provide an added layer of protection should the rangers encounter trouble. “The park relies on [the rangers] diligent guardianship of our visitors and wildlife, and we are grateful for our friends at Hardwire for giving back to our National Seashore community,� Ashlie Kozlowski, AIA outreach coordinator said. “This donation is about protecting the people that make sure our National Park is as safe as it is beautiful,� George Tunis, Hardwire CEO said. “The park is a huge draw for our employees. It’s a place to be with family, appreciate the beach, play, and unwind.�

Together, Hardwire and AIA provided the NPS rangers with emergency protection that is lightweight and easy to keep on hand,� Bracewell said. “[The rangers] are passionate about providing park visitors with a safe and enjoyable experience on the island, and these clipboards will go a long way with the safety of our rangers and in turn, the safety of our visitors.� “Living here with a National Park in our backyard should never be taken for granted, and we want all the rangers to feel valued and protected.

This is our way of saying thank you,�

Tunis said.

Assateague Island Alliance (AIA) is a nonprofit Friends Group organization that promotes the awareness and protection of Assateague Island National Seashore’s wildlife and natural resources.

The organization also supports public education and experiences within Assateague Island. All proceeds directly benefit Assateague Is-

land National Seashore.

Hardwire is an armor manufacturing company that provides the military, law enforcement departments, schools, and public facilities across the United States with life-saving protection.

Their team engineers lightweight body armor, hard armor plates, ballistic shields, clipboards, bag inserts and vehicle armor to improve the survivability of humans.

COLON CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Copy Central of Ocean Pines is honoring

Gina Maria Barnes memory this month raising awareness for colon cancer screenings,

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from the date of sale forward.

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purOF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY chaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees for the Substitute 11452 MAID AT ARMS LANE Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if BERLIN, MD 21811 the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Under a power of sale contained Court to resell the property. Purin a certain Deed of Trust from Sung chaser waives personal service of Chul Chang, dated June 30, 2006 any paper filed in connection with and recorded in Liber 4745, Folio 077 such a motion on himself and/or any among the Land Records of Worces- principal or corporate designee, and ter County, Maryland, with an origi- expressly agrees to accept service of nal principal balance of $573,650.00, any such paper by regular mail diand an original interest rate of rected to the address provided by 4.750%, default having occurred said bidder at the time of foreclosure under the terms thereof, the Substi- auction. In such event, the defaulttute Trustees will sell at public auc- ing purchaser shall be liable for the tion at the Courthouse door for the payment of any deficiency in the Circuit Court for Worcester County, purchase price, all costs and exon penses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due March 31, 2020 AT 3:20 PM and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF underlying secured debt. The purGROUND and the improvements chaser shall not be entitled to any thereon situated in Worcester surplus proceeds or profits resulting County, MD and more fully de- from any resale of the property. If scribed in the aforesaid Deed of the Substitute Trustees cannot conTrust. The property is improved by vey insurable title, the purchaser’s a dwelling. sole remedy at law or in equity shall Terms of Sale: The property will be the return of the deposit without be sold “as is” and subject to condi- interest. The sale is subject to posttions, restrictions, easements and sale confirmation and audit of the agreements of record affecting same, status of the loan with the loan serif any and with no warranty of any vicer including, but not limited to, kind. A deposit of $54,000.00 by cer- determination of whether the bortified funds only (no cash will be ac- rower entered into any repayment cepted) is required at the time of agreement, reinstated or paid off the auction. Balance of the purchase loan prior to the sale. In any such price to be paid in cash within ten event, this sale shall be null and days of final ratification of sale by void, and the Purchaser’s sole remthe Circuit Court for Worcester edy, in law or equity, shall be the reCounty. At the Substitute Trustees’ turn of his deposit without interest. discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. if a corporation or LLC, must proGoldberg, Richard E. Solomon, duce evidence, prior to bidding, of the Richard J. Rogers, Michael legal formation of such entity. The McKeefery, and Christianna purchaser, other than the Holder of Kersey, the Note, its assigns, or designees, Substitute Trustees shall pay interest on the unpaid pur- Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC chase money at the note rate from (410) 825-2900 the date of foreclosure auction to the www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com date funds are received in the office CGD File #: 455619 of the Substitute Trustees. _________________________________

OCD-3/12/3t In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no HUGH CROPPER IV, ESQ abatement of interest. All due 9923 STEPHEN DECATUR HWY., and/or unpaid private utility, water SUITE D2 and sewer facilities charges, or front OCEAN CITY, MD 21843 foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all OF APPOINTMENT other public charges, or assessments, NOTICE TO CREDITORS ground rent, or condo/HOA assessNOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ments, not otherwise divested by ratEstate No. 18205 ification of the sale, to be adjusted as TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED of the date of foreclosure auction, unIN THE ESTATE OF less the purchaser is the foreclosing LAWRENCE JOHN JOCK JR lender or its designee. Cost of all Notice is given that Mary E. Jock, documentary stamps, transfer taxes 10241 Bent Creek Rd., Ocean City, and settlement expenses, and all MD 21842, was on February 25, other costs incident to settlement, 2020 appointed Personal Represenshall be borne by the purchaser. tative of the estate of Lawrence John Purchaser shall be responsible for Jock Jr. who died on January 11, obtaining physical possession of the 2020, with a will. property. Purchaser assumes the Further information can be obrisk of loss or damage to the property tained by reviewing the estate file in COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

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NOTICE

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, 2020.

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

Mary E. Jock 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 06, 2020 OCD-3/5/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 File Number: 65323 Project Name: Shipley, Nancy A. Property Address: 63 White Horse Drive Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Maurice OBrien Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v.

Nancy A. Shipley 63 White Horse Drive Ocean Pines, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000017

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this 27th day of February, 2020, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 63 White Horse Drive, Ocean Pines, MD 21811, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the

MARCH 20, 2020 contrary thereof be shown on or before the 30th day of March, 2020, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 23rd day of March, 2020. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $150,000.00.

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-3/5/3t _________________________________ William Chase, Esq. The Belvedere Towers 1190 W. Northern Pkwy., #124 Baltimore, MD 21210 Ph: 410-443-4100 WILBARGER. LLC P.O. Box 2367 Denver, Colorado 80201 Plaintiff Vs. ROBERT TAYLOR 108 Oak Street Pocomoke, Maryland 21851 and UNKNOWN OCCUPANT residing at 108 Oak Street Pocomoke, Maryland 21851 and THE COUNTY OF WORCESTER Serve on: Roscoe Leslie County Attorney 1 W. Market Street, Room 1103 Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 And all other persons having or claiming to have an interest in 70'X140' S Side. 108 Oak Street Pocomoke Defendants.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY Case No.: C-23-CV-20-000046

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property. 70'X140' S Side, 108 Oak Street Pocomoke. assessed to Robert Taylor. and sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiffs in these proceedings: 70'X 140' S Side, 108 Oak Street Pocomoke Account No.: 01·015606 The complaint states, among other things. that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid. although the required time tor filing a Complaint has elapsed.

It is thereupon, this 25th of February, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having ~ general circulation once a week for three successive weeks. before the 1st day of May, 2020, warning all persons interested in said property to be and appear in this Court by the 8th day of May, 2020, to redeem the property, 70'Xl40' S Side, 108 Oak Street, Pocomoke, and answer the Complaint of or thereafter a final decree will be rendered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff.

WILBARGER, LLC, a title free and

MARCH 20, 2020 clear of all encumbrances, except for ground rents.

Beau H. Oglesby JUDGE True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-3/5/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PASSAGE OF EMERGENCY BILL 20-1 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Emergency Bill 20-1 (Zoning - Off-Premises Parking) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on February 18, 2020.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-320(h). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection to increase the percentage of permitted off-premises parking permitted in a CM Commercial Marine zoning district from 50% to 90%.)

This bill, having been declared an Emergency Bill, became effective immediately upon its passage.

This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us .

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/12/3t _________________________________ RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON PA 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18210 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM H. RUSSELL Notice is given that Laura A. Beatty, 10644 Maple Street, Fairfax, VA 22030, was on March 04, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William H. Russell who died on February 25, 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 4th day of September, 2020.

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

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NOTICE

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 2021 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: ITEM Public Works Campus Plan Construction One (1) Year Preventative Maintenance including Repairs, Parts and Labor for Rolling Stock One (1) ADA Para Transit Van Replacement Four (4) Heavy Duty 60’ Articulating Buses Twenty Two (22) Heavy Duty 40’ Bus Replacements Transportation Development Plan Study Four (4) ADA Accessible Transit Supervisor Support Vehicles Automated Passenger Counter (APC) System for Bus Fleet On Board Announcement (OBA) System for Bus Fleet TOTAL

TOTAL $2,000,000 $785,000 $68,000 $3,200,000 $7,098,000 $100,000 $260,000 $350,000 $300,000 $14,161,000

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 27, 2020. 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, April 6, 2020 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. on Friday, March 27, 2020.

OCD-3/5/5t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (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.

Laura A. Beatty 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 12, 2020 OCD-3/12/3t _________________________________ DAVID SCHLEE ESQ. 21 CHAPEL MANOR CT PERRY HALL, MD 21128

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18204 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH T. BUNJON Notice is given that Arthur E. Ross III, 12 Perry Manor Ct., Perry Hall, MD 21128, was on March 02, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joseph T. Bunjon who died on August 25, 2019, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal represen-

tative 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 2nd day of September, 2020.

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

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Ocean City Today / Public Notices

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 12, 2020 or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law.

Line No Year 495-18 2014 647-19 2013 004-20 2004 018-20 2004 019-20 2007 021-20 1989 022-20 2008

Make TOYOTA SUZUKI NISSAN CADILLAC PONTIAC HONDA AGORA

Model CAMRY GW250 PATHFINDER CTS GS CR125 MOPED

Color WHITE BLACK WHITE BLACK SILVER RED WHITE

Style 4D M/C SUV 4S 2S 4S OP

VIN 4T1BF1FK2EU766264 LC6GJ55F6D1100668 JN8DR09XX4W801646 1G6DM577940153250 1G2ZM187374176678 JHZJF0102KM002842 LBBTE84A488769101

Mileage N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 11,650

All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643.

Welty, and the Proprietary Lease for Bali Hi Park Lot. No. 128.

4. Five thousand (5,000) shares of titled in the names of David J. Alvey and Kathy J. Alvey, and the Proprietary Lease for Bali Hi Park Lot. No. 141.

5. Five thousand (5,000) shares of stock titled in the name of Vicki L. Chaney, and the Proprietary Lease for Bali Hi Park Lot. No. 149.

6. Five thousand (5,000) shares of stock titled in the name of Jeffrey D. Thomas, and the Proprietary Lease for Bali Hi Park Lot. No. 163.

The highest bidder for each numbered item above (other than HPP, LLC) shall pay a deposit of $5,000.00 in cash or cashier/certified check at the auction and the balance of the purchase price within 15 days thereafter, at which time HPP, LLC shall transfer good title to the stock and lease. In addition, at time of transfer, the Buyer shall pay $750 for costs of transfer and be responsible for Bali Hi Park dues from the date of sale.

For more information, you may call Victoria L. O’Neill, 410-723-1400.

OCD-3/12/3t _________________________________

AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-3/12/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Arthur E. Ross III 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 12, 2020 OCD-3/12/3t _________________________________ LONG, BADGER AND SHELLER, LLP JOHN P. CUSTIS, ESQ. 124 E. MAIN STREET SALISBURY, MD 21801

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18168 Notice is given that the Circuit court of Accomack County, VA appointed Rosalie Daley, 18205 Hermitage Road, Onancock, VA 23417 and Lloyd Tyler, 5043 Manokin Road, Crisfield, MD 21817 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Barbara Taylor who died on April 22, 2019 domiciled in Virginia, America.

The Maryland resident agent for service of process is John P. Custis whose address is 124 E. Main Street, Salisbury, MD 21801.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester.

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worces-

ter County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Rosalie Daley Lloyd Tyler Foreign Personal Representatives Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: March 12, 2020 OCD-3/12/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

February 17, 2020

Mr. Donald W. Wilson 10204 Silver Point Lane Ocean City, MD 21842 RE: Shamrock Vessel – Year 2000 Dear Mr. Wilson, Notice is hereby given that the following vessel has been abandoned for more than four years (4), on the property of: Sunset Marina, located at 12911 Sunset Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, Telephone Number: (443) 497-2170.

The vessel is described as: Year 2000, 24’6” Shamrock with an open motorboat with vessel number” MD 1713 BN, Hull ID No: SHA243359900. fiberglass, White.

Application for title will be made in accordance with Section 8-722 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Natural Resources Article, if this vessel is not claimed and, removed from the above property within 30 days of this notice.

Sincerely, Michael Daisey, on behalf of Sunset Marina OCD-2/20/4t _________________________________ Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almond, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842

NOTICE OF SALE OF BALI HI PARK STOCK AND LEASES

Due to loan defaults and pursuant to proper authority, HPP, LLC, the secured creditor, shall sell the shares of stock in Bali Hi Park, Inc., a Maryland cooperative corporation, and proprietary leases in Bali Hi Park, St. Martin’s Neck Road, Bishopville, Maryland, identified below to the highest bidder for each item on March 30, 2020, at 1 p.m. at Bergey & Company, P.A., 8938 Worcester Highway, Berlin, Maryland 21811: 1. Four thousand five hundred (4,500) shares of stock titled in the names of Stephen M. Burke and Phyllis D. Burke, and the Proprietary Lease for Bali Hi Park Lot. No. 123.

2. Five thousand (5,000) shares of stock titled in the names of Ardene T. Welty, Toni L. Grimes and William L. Grimes, and the Proprietary Lease for Bali Hi Park Lot. No. 127.

3. Five thousand (5,000) shares of stock titled in the name of Ardene T.

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers, 10 William Street, on Ordinance 2020-03. The public is invited to attend and comment. A copy of the proposed Ordinance 2020-03 is available for inspection in Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Ordinance 2020-03 An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of The Town of Berlin, Maryland establishing regulations governing short term rentals of residential dwellings located within The Town of Berlin.

OCD-3/19/2t _________________________________

TOWN OF BERLIN

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE 2020-02 ADOPTING THE FY 2021 REAL PROPERTY TAX RATE Monday, March 23, 2020, 7:00 p.m.

TO BE RESCHEDULED The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will hold a Public Hearing regarding Ordinance 202002 Ordinance 2020-02 setting the proposed real property tax rate at

MARCH 20, 2020 $.83 per $100 of assessed value.

The Public Hearing will be held in the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD 21811 on Monday, March 23, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. The hearing is open to the public and public testimony is encouraged.

A copy of the proposed Ordinance is available on the Town website, www.berlinmd.gov or for inspection at Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

OCD-3/12/2t _________________________________

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: THURSDAY, March 26, 2020 At 6:00 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal as been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(3)(c) requesting a special yard exception to the minimum 20’ front yard setback to allow the construction of a new single-family dwelling to encroach 2’, resulting in an 18’ front yard setback. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 34, Block A of the Ocean Bay City Plat, 1948; further described as located on the northwest corner of Pacific Avenue and W Biscayne Drive, locally known as 301 Pacific Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: LEE A ROLFES (BZA 2550 #20-09400003) At 6:10 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance to allow a 3’ landing and steps in the side yard setback. The site of the appeal is described as Lot D6, Sandpiper on the Bay Condo Plat; further described as located on the west side of a private street, Sandpiper Lane and east side of Isle of Wight Bay, and locally known as 304 33rd Street, Unit D6, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: MICHAEL LAWSON (BZA 2551 #20-09500006) 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

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NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18203 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROSEMARY MARCHIONE Notice is given that Karla Rose Marchione Cadden, 410 Hasley Road, Annapolis, MD 21401, was on March 11, 2020 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Rosemary Marchione who died on January 11, 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 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.

Karla Rose Marchione Cadden 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 19, 2020 OCD-3/19/1t _________________________________ RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON PA 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18218 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

IN THE ESTATE OF GARLAND LEE HOOD LANE Notice is given that Patsy Lane Baker, 6 Tanglewood Court, Berlin, MD 21811; David Rhem Lane, 10611 Piney Island Drive, Bishopville, MD 21813; and Steven Hood Lane, 12411 Salisbury Road, Ocean City, MD 21842, were on March 12, 2020 appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Garland Lee Hood Lane who died on March 3, 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 12th day of September, 2020.

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

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

Patsy Lane Baker David Rhem Lane Steven Hood Lane 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: March 19, 2020 OCD-3/19/3t _________________________________

OCEAN CITY TODAY Legal Advertising Call Nancy MacCubbin 410-723-6397, Fax: 410-723-6511 or E-mail: legals@oceancitytoday.net

Commentary

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Hanging together will get us through “We’re in this together” is one of those expressions that ranks with “Our thoughts and prayers are with you” in terms of being said with varying levels of sincerity Some people honestly and deeply mean these things, and some employ them as conversational devices to help them through awkward moments.

The truth today, however, is that we really are in this coronavirus crisis together, like it or not. As Benjamin Franklin observed at the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, “We must all hang together, or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately."

Obviously, his pun meant that delegates’ failure to join in that common cause would result in their individual ruin.

That observation applies to our current situation. Separately, businesses in this area serve different customer bases, with vastly different products and services. Still, the collapse of one is felt throughout the coastal commercial community.

If a restaurant struggles, so will its employees, who could have to stop patronizing other businesses that might also be struggling and also have employees who … It’s that chain reaction that has to be avoided.

This paper, which depends on advertising for income, is just as vulnerable as any other operation on this currently quiet coast. To be candid, it’s going to be tough, but not so tough that we won’t do whatever we can to help anyone who needs it.

We will continue to deliver as much information as we can about our local situation, along with as many uplifting and inspiring stories as we can find. There are already more than a few of those out there, including volunteers helping to feed school students and a business that is donating its paid-for advertising space to others that need help more than it does.

That’s what being in this together means. If anyone needs a hand, has a concern, or knows someone else who does, please call. We’ll do everything we can, and then, if necessary, call on others who might be able to do even more.

Once we all get out of this, we can thank ourselves for doing the right thing, together.

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Toilet paper madness

I don’t know what people are thinking about this coronavirus business, but judging from the huge run on toilet paper last week, I have a good idea of how they expect to spend their spare time.

It’s a respiratory disease, By folks, so unless you’re breathStewart ing through a different porDobson tal, which would make you a cinch to win television’s “America’s Got Talent,” you’re going about this the wrong, upside-down way.

Let me retract some of that. Were one to appear on “America’s Got Talent” and attempt this feat, I suspect the audience would not so much boo as it would “Eeeeewwww!” you right off the stage. Give you the bum’s rush, so to speak.

Nevertheless, anyone who has ventured into any grocery or department store in the last few days is aware of the situation. I saw cars with rolls piled up to the ceiling pull out of parking lots, as I attempted to scrounge up a roll or two for backup at the office.

Even our online office supply company was out, forcing me to take a last chance at Amazon.

Now here’s something interesting. When my search pulled up “Toilet paper,” up popped a couple of icons, under which was a label that said, “New” and “Used.”

That’s 100 percent true, although what someone really meant to say was that this particular brand was “recycled,” from what I do not know. Still …

But no matter, because it wasn’t in stock either, suggesting that someone somewhere decided anything was better than nothing at all. Which reminds me of a suggestion I received yesterday from a friend who reported that a recent edition of an Australian newspaper included eight blank pages, all of them nicely delineated by little dots into columns of a certain width.

Dedicated as I am to single-ply newspapers, I found the strength to resist that possibility and continued scouring Amazon for anything that would get us through the TP drought.

I did finally find something, and it arrives Monday. I’m also positive the staff will be delighted with it, which they should be at $10 and change a roll for this novelty item.

On it, appearing between the big pink hearts and big pink flowers are the words, also in big pink letters, “I Love You From Top To Bottom.”

I know they’ll love it too. But if they don’t, I’m sure someone will want it eventually.

After all, it just could be that all this panic buying of toilet paper wasn’t just for its traditional use. The way I see it, many people will agree when I say that once this mess is over, a lot of fans are going to need cleaning.

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Letters to the editor Pandemic requires grace from above Editor, It might seem counter-intuitive: at a time when Christians instinctively turn to God, church services and other religious gatherings are suspended.

But even this can be an opportunity for grace.

For us Catholics, not being able to receive the Eucharist can increase our hunger for the Lord; enforced absence from Mass can draw us to a deeper appreciation for what is actually happening in that sacred encounter.

For all women and men of good faith – no matter their religion or denomination – this can be a time for us to realize just how much we depend on the goodwill, the affection, the spiritual support and the concrete good works we normally experience in each other (even if we don’t appreciate them at the time).

These things we know: God is good. God hears every prayer we make in earnest, whether we are by ourselves or with others, in our homes or in our places of worship.

God is worthy of our trust. And God will give us the graces and blessings

we need to survive this pandemic.

Rev. Joseph MPR Cocucci, KHS Pastor, St John Neumann Church, Berlin

Support appreciated for OC Film Festival Editor, On behalf of the Art League of Ocean City, thank you to everyone who supported and made the fourth annual Ocean City Film Festival a huge success.

This year’s festival welcomed a diverse group of 74 filmmakers, who allowed us to share 100 compelling films to more than 1,000 attendees.

The festival showcased industry professionals as well as university students, young filmmakers, and local talent and gave them opportunities to network with others who share their passion. While the event is only in its fourth year, the overwhelming response will ensure its growth in the future.

The highlight of the festival for many was the premiere of “Reggie’s Forest” by filmmaker Dave Messick of Unscene Productions that chronicled the life of A. Reggie Mariner II and Mariner’s Country Down, and we

All letters are subject to editing for space and to protect the author and this newspaper from legal action.

are grateful for the opportunity to share this story with the community.

We are grateful to all of the venues that screened the films for their hospitality: Flagship Cinemas, Clarion Resort, Fox Gold Coast Theater, The Carousel Hotel, and Seacrets.

The weekend began with a red carpet reception at the Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City, continued with First Friday at the Ocean City Center for the Arts and a happy hour at the Aloft Hotel, and culminated with an award ceremony and reception at Seacrets Morley Hall.

Thank you, as well, to our additional supporting sponsors: The Town of Ocean City, Peter Glenville Foundation, The Maryland Film Office, BB&T, Fager’s Island, Marlin Moon/Harrison Group, Ocean City HMRA, Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, Preston Automotive Group, Princess Royale, Real Hospitality Group, Ruark Group/Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse/Lighthouse Sound Restaurant, Shenanigans, ShoreCraft Beer, Sunsations, Thrashers/Jolly Roger, Ward Museum, and Worcester County Tourism.

Our appreciation also goes out to our valued media partners for helping get the word out: WBOC and

WRDE, Coastal Style Magazine, Ocean City Today, Maryland Coast Dispatch, Delmarva Public Radio, Ocean 98.1, and Clear Channel.

We are grateful to Jack Gerbes of the Maryland Film Office who led a filmmaker panel discussion, and Ken Skrzesz, executive director of the Maryland State Arts Council, who brought greetings from the State of Maryland to the awards ceremony.

Our sincere gratitude to our Film Festival committee who worked endlessly to coordinate the event and the volunteers who gave of their time to staff the screening locations.

Finally, to our audiences who laughed, shed a tear, asked insightful questions, and enthusiastically applauded, we appreciate you choosing to spend your time with us.

Mark your calendars for the fifth annual festival in March 2021, and, in the meantime, join us for our monthly $5 film nights, the third Saturday of the month at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th St., where you can experience independent film screenings year round.

Rina Thaler, Executive Director, Art League of Ocean City William Strang-Moya, Ocean City Film Festival Director

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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 23 tain was a member of the cabinet, with the title of deputy premier, and was advocating surrender. There was a further reshuffling of the cabinet, with Daladier and others making way for more defeatists.

At an Anglo-French conference at the Chateau du Muget in Briare, in north-central France, on June 11 and 12, Churchill urged the French to continue fighting – if not in Europe, then in North Africa. He was opposed in this by Marshal Pétain.

On June 12, the government decided to move to the 2500-year-old port city of Bordeaux, which is located in the southwest of France, about 310 miles southwest of Paris, on the Garonne River, near the Atlantic coast.

The next day, Reynaud demanded that France be released from the agreement he had made with Prime Minister Chamberlain in March.

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OBITUARIES Reynaud attempted to resign on June 13, but President Albert Lebrun refused his offer. Paris was occupied the next day. A day later, the Cabinet voted 13-6 to inquire about armistice terms from the Germans. Reynaud, once again, tried to resign, but President Lebrun shouted him down. The next day his resignation was accepted. Later, Gen. Charles De Gaulle wrote that Reynaud was “a man of great worth, unjustly crushed by events beyond measure.”

President Lebrun appointed Marshal Pétain as the new premier, who accepted the German terms for an armistice.

On June 28, 1940, Reynaud left Bordeaux, driving his Renault Juvaquatre. With him was his longtime girlfriend, the Countess Hélène de Portes. They were attempting to make their way to French North Africa. Along the way, Reynaud

crashed the car near Frontigan, near the Atlantic coast. Although the countess was nearly decapitated, Reynaud escaped with minor injuries. To the American ambassador, William C. Bullitt Jr., he exclaimed, “I have lost my country, my honour and my love!”

Following his discharge from the hospital, Marshal Pétain had him arrested and handed over to the Germans, who imprisoned him until he was liberated by the Americans. After his liberation, he returned to French politics. He died in 1966.

Next week: Wang Jingwei Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.

GARLAND HOOD LANE Ocean Pines Garland Hood Lane, age 92, passed away peacefully at home in Ocean Pines, Maryland, with her children by her side at 7:22 a.m. on March 3, 2020.

A life well lived started as a middle child born to the Christadelphian Hood family on Henri Garland Lane Road in Richmond, Virginia.

There were six siblings, Francis (Frankie), Eufaula (Eukie), Jesse, Drusilla (Dru), Mary and David.

Her mother, Eufaula Beall Marable, was what Garland described as a loving, proper, perfect Christian.

Her father, Jesse Anderson Hood, worked at his company Hood Insurance in downtown Richmond.

After attending Thomas Jefferson High School at the age of 18, she met and married Archie Rhem Lane (Rhem).

Soon thereafter they moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where “Rhem” managed his cousin’s beach cabana business.

Garland’s natural beauty led her to modeling and sales in an exclusive Worth Ave. boutique in Palm Beach.

Their daughter, Patricia Lane (Baker), was born and in 1953 they moved to Ocean City, Maryland, where they would establish their roots and remain forever.

When they first moved to Ocean City it was a sleepy, small town in the offseason. Garland had a job she loved at the George Washington Hotel.

They bought a home on Butterfish Cove at 15th Street, which was considered way out of town. In fact, Mallard Island next to their home was just a barren island.

Two sons, David Rhem Lane (Susun) and Steven Hood Lane, would join their sister, “Patsy.”

It was a time when women had limited places to buy dressier clothes so The Garland Lane Shoppe, Ltd. opened at Eighth Street next to Bailey’s Pharmacy.

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 50 94th Street (now Liquid Assets), and the Gold Coast Mall.

She also staged and emceed popular fashion shows, judged Miss Maryland contests and even dressed the actress Linda Harrison to go to Hollywood. She went to NYC every few months to buy clothes and accessories, possessing an innate talent for assembling the perfect outfits for her customers.

When her grandchildren came along she closed her shops and concentrated on being “GG” to Bill Baker (Tracy), Alina Lane, David Baker (Nikki), Jon Lane (Amanda), Natalie Lane and Mackenzie Lane Bradford (Kody).

For a while she and “Rhem” tried wintering in their condo in Hutchinson Island, Florida, but the separation from family was so much that they gave it up.

She continued to be “GG” to eight great-grandchildren, Mikayla Dischinger, Amaya Dischinger, Brandon Baker, Bryce Baker, Addison Baker, Rosie Lane, Rhem Baker and Kellen Bradford.

In her younger days, Garland enjoyed a fun, glamorous social life with great friends from many Ocean City families. The group ski trips to Mont Tremblant and St. Moritz were fond memories.

At some point a more meaningful

life became important to her. She consequently spent over 20 years going to the Berlin Nursing Home on a weekly basis to lead group choral singing sessions.

She also taught Sunday School and Bible School at the First United Presbyterian Church.

At the age of 60, she found a new love – pastel portraiture. It was a hobby that blossomed into many paying commissions of local children.

At the heart of her being and purpose was her faith. In the end she gathered her family around her, cracking witty jokes and engaging in meaningful conversation creating lasting happy memories.

After visits with the last out-oftown granddaughters, she asked all to leave so she could rest and that she did peacefully until the end.

Special love goes to her greatgrandson, Brandon Baker; sister, Eukie Little; brother, David Hood (Nila); niece, Alfreda Warren (Richard); friend, Tracy Trimper; many nieces/nephews and best friend, Dorothy Anne Rolfe.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 7, at Coastal Community Church in Berlin, Maryland. Rev. Bryan Pugner officiated. Interment was private for the family.

A donation in her memory may be sent to: Diakonia, 12747 Old Bridge Rd, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

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

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

LOUISE M. HAMMOND West Ocean City Louise M. Hammond, age 92, of West Ocean City, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020.

She was born in Roxana, Delaware, in 1927 and was the daughter of the late Ira J. and the late Lottie M. (Lynch) Wilgus.

She had operated Louise Hammond the former Hammond’s Corner General Store and Service Station with her husband, Clarence.

She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Taylor and husband, Peter, of Bishopville; two granddaughters, Sarah Lovell and husband, Mitch, and Laura Shane and husband, Brian; and one great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Lovell.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Hammond; her brother, Wilson Wilgus; and sisters, Gladys Ward, Delena Hudson and Betty June Wilgus.

A visitation was held at BishopHastings Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, followed by a

graveside service at Bishopville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Ocean City Vol. Fire Co., 1409 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

TIM HANNON Clearwater Tim (Tramp) Hannon, 64, formerly of Catonsville, Maryland, Selbyville, Delaware and Clearwater, Florida, passed away suddenly on March 3, 2020, surrounded by his loving family and close friends.

Tramp worked many years at Proctor and Gamble, (BaltiTramp Hannon more), and was a proud bar owner of HD’s Corner (So. Baltimore).

Also, he owned TJ’s Lawn Service in Selbyville, Delaware, and Ocean City, Maryland, which he sold and happily retired to Clearwater, Florida.

He quickly became well loved and respected by all who met him, and was known as the unofficial mayor of LaPlaza Mobil Home community. He had a passion for Harley’s, tattoos, classic cars and all sports.

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 51 He is survived by his loving wife, Janice (née Wilson), with whom he recently celebrated 20 years of marriage. Tramp is also survived by his son, Captain H. David Hannon, United States Army (Lin); stepsons, Vince Phillips, and Justin Doyle; two brothers and three sisters as well as a large Irish family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr., and Lorraine Hannon. He was also preceded in death by his sons’ mother, Nancy Wayson.

A local Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date.

ARTHUR A. CAMPBELL Ocean Pines Arthur A. Campbell, age 96, of Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at his home.

He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Danville, Pennsylvania. Arthur was the son of the late Arthur M. Campbell and Jo E. Andrews and the loving husband of the late Nancy (Pyle) Campbell.

Arthur is survived by his daughter, Julie Phillips and her husband, Dr. Richard Phillips; grandchildren, Hunter Aanenson and Lindsay Aanenson; as well as a great-grandchild, Carter.

In addition to his wife and parents,

he was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Campbell.

Arthur was a veteran of WWII and had served his country in the Navy.

He received a B.A Arthur Campbell in political science from Antioch College in 1948 and did post-graduate work at Columbia University.

He was an eminent demographer with the N.I.H. where he served as deputy director of the Center for Population Research during his career from 1968 to 1994. He was best known for his contributions to the study of fertility.

His work incorporated the rigorous application of mathematical methods that allow demographers to interpret and project population data and a commitment to understanding the role of social and economic factors influencing childbearing and other demographic events.

He served as the president of the Population Association in 1973 and wrote numerous publications regarding fertility trends.

After his retirement, he followed his lifelong interest in art, travel, music and lectures at the Smithsonian Institute. He will be remembered for his calm demeanor, amazing expertise and self effacement. He was a

true scientist and a renaissance man.

Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland. Services will be announced at a later date and condolences may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Should friends desire, contributions may be made to, The Guttmacher Institute, The Population Association or the Southern Poverty Law Center.

WILLIAM THOMAS MEADOWS Ocean View William Thomas Meadows, “Billy,” age 48, died on Monday, March 9, 2020, at his home.

Born in Baltimore, he was the son of Susan Spangler Baer of Ocean View, and the late Glen E. Meadows.

He is survived by his daughter, Emma Billy Meadows Layne Meadows; sister, Michelle Badolato and her husband, James, of Cherry Hill, New Jersey; and niece, Addison Badolato.

Also surviving is Nicole Meadows, mother of his daughter.

An Eagle Scout, and honor student all through school, he received his bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University, attended Bucknell University,

and his law degree from Weidner School of Law in Newark, Delaware.

He practiced law for 10 years in Camden County, New Jersey.

He played several sports in college including wrestling and rugby, but his favorite pastime was hunting and fishing. He later earned his captain’s license so he could run a charter boat.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

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

JAMES EDWARD QUILLEN Berlin James Edward Quillen, Sr., age 90, died on Monday, March 16, 2020, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury.

Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late William and Edith Truitt Quillen.

He is survived by his wife, Gisela Quillen, and children, James Quillen, Sr. James E. Quillen, Jr., and Gabriele “Gaby” Windsor and her husband, Dan, all from Whaleyville.

There are two grandchildren, JD Windsor (Kelly) and Jason Windsor (Audrey), also of Whaleyville, and five great-grandchildren, Paige, Piper, Parker, Addy and Raylan.

Also surviving is a sister, Madeline Moore and her husband, Fred, of Berlin.

Preceding him in death were brothers, Joseph, Willie, Fred and Bobby Quillen, and sisters, Ollie West, Mattie Lewis, Gladys Joseph, Louise Littleton, Elizabeth Bradford, Nora Lee Bunting, Virginia Taylor and Naomi Hastings.

James served in the United States Army during the Korean War. After returning home, he farmed, became a poultry grower, and worked with Showell Farms Refrigeration.

He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Salisbury.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 20, 2020, at 1 p.m. in Dale Cemetery in Whaleyville. Rev Terry Fort and Pastor Jason Mitz will officiate.

A donation in his memory may be made to: Church of God of Prophecy, 208 Tilghman Rd., 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.

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WP basketball players receive ESIAC accolades

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 20, 2020) Several Worcester Prep basketball players received Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference honors for their performance during the winter season.

Junior Mason Brown and senior captain Ryan Cronin were presented AllEastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference awards.

Brown led the team this season with 181 points. Coach Keith Geiger presented Brown with the team MVP Award.

Keith Geiger “When I took over I made Mason the primary ball handler, and he handled the change well,” Geiger said. “Some games he scored a bunch and some games he was more of a distributor. He played well all around in every situation.”

Cronin finished the season third in scoring, with 144 points. Cronin earned the team’s Coaches Award.

“He was a good leader this year. He may not have scored the most points all the time, but he came up in clutch situations sometimes,” Geiger said.

Sophomore Brice Richins was presented conference honorable mention accolades. He was second in scoring this year with 162 points.

“He’s a great athlete, he’s fast, he can jump and he was a good finisher around the rim,” Geiger said. “He was good on defense because of his length and his speed. He’s only a sophomore, so I think he will be good the next couple of years for us.”

Sophomore Michael Wehberg took home the Most Improved Award.

Worcester finished the season with a 10-10 record.

“I think we won all the games we should have won,” Geiger said, adding

Several members of the Worcester Prep boys’ and girls’ basketball teams received Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference honors for their performance during the winter season. Pictured, from left, are junior C.C. Lizas, seniors Carly Hoffman and Emily Copeland (honorable mention), sophomores Lily Baeurle and Brice Richins (honorable mention), junior Mason Brown and senior Ryan Cronin.

that it was a fun season. “I hadn’t coached any of these guys before … It was a whole new group of kids that I got to know. The best part for me is getting to know the kids, seeing what they’re like, talking to them and the relationships, I think that’s my favorite part of it.”

Geiger stepped in to take over as head coach of the team in mid-December. The Mallards were 1-4 at that time.

He previously led the team for six seasons, retiring as head coach at the end of the 2017-18 season. Last year and at the start of this season he was helping out with the middle school basketball program.

On the girls’ side, senior captain Carly Hoffman, junior CC Lizas and sophomore Lily Baeurle received All-Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference honors.

Schools closed means no interscholastic athletics

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 20, 2020) With schools closed to limit the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), that means no sports are being played.

The Maryland Public Secondary

Schools Athletic Association released a statement on March 13 concerning interscholastic athletics.

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Hoffman was third on the team in scoring this season, with 132 points. She led the team in steals (58).

“She’s an amazing young woman and extremely talented in basketball,” Coach Brian McDermott said. “She was a great leader for us.”

McDermott also wished Hoffman luck as she has commitment to play Division I lacrosse for Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Baeurle led the team in points (298) and assists (38). Lizas was second with 230 points. She led the team in rebounds (82).

With three players/starters graduating, McDermott said those two will be ready to fill in the leadership roles.

“CC, it was really a pleasure coaching her. I’m looking forward to a great senior year,” McDermott said. “Lily had a tremendous sophomore year. I can’t wait to see what the next two years bring.”

Senior captain Emily Copeland earned honorable mention accolades.

“She’s a fantastic young woman. She’s really an old soul,” McDermott said.

She’s so mature. I was really impressed with her.”

McDermott, in his first season coaching at Worcester, was named Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference Coach of the Year.

“I’m grateful to get it. The award means so much coming from my peers,” he said. “It’s such a big honor.”

Worcester Prep’s Brian McDermott was named the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference Coach of the Year for girls’ basketball.

McDermott presented the team MVP Award to Hoffman. He gave the Coaches Award to senior captain Maddy Shanahan. The Most Improved Award went to sophomore Sumira Sehgal.

Worcester finished the season with a 16-5 record.

Despite not accomplishing their goal of winning a championship, McDermott said, “I know we reached our maximum potential this season.”

“I think the girls really enjoyed the season,” McDermott said. “I asked them to do their best every day and that’s what I got out of them.”

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Plan to resume sports when schools open Continued from Page 53 will be Monday, March 30. The Maryland State Department of Education, last Thursday, ordered all schools closed from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27.

After schools reopen, interscholastic athletic teams may not practice until they are authorized by their respective educational agency.

Worcester County Public Schools Athletic Director Tyrone Mills also sent out a memo mirroring the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association’s statement.

Sports teams’ preseason originally began on March 1. Teams must have 20 calendar days before their first game.

If schools reopen on Monday, March 30, preseason practice can resumes. Practicing through April 4 will

OCES GETTING FIT In January, Ocean City Elementary School students participated in Kids Heart Challenge Fitness events raising over $21,500 for the American Heart Association. All students at OCES participated in the initiative, which helps educate them about leading an active lifestyle all year long. The second, third and fourth grade students participated in an afterschool jump event and the pre-k, kindergarten and first grade students did an obstacle course. The money raised each year supports the American Heart Association research new methods to help heart and stroke patients.

Pictured with some OCES students who participated in the after school jump event are P.E. teachers Mark Engle and Tracey Drocella.

help meet the 20 calendar-day requirement. The first available playdate would then be Monday, April 6.

Games that were scheduled prior to April 6 will be canceled and not be rescheduled.

As of last Friday, there were to be no gatherings larger than 250 people. Gov. Larry Don Howard Hogan then amended it to no more than 50 people. The White House now recommends gatherings of no more than 10 people.

Mills, in closing his announcement, said schools must agree not to have players shake hands prior to or at the conclusion of a match. Coaches can agree on another manner to display

good sportsmanship.

As of earlier this week, the plan was to return to school on March 30, but that could change.

Worcester County Public Schools are also scheduled for an early dismissal for students on April 3, then closed April 6 for a professional day, April 7-10 for spring break and Matt McGinnis April 13 for Easter Monday.

“In my 48 years in education, I’ve never seen anything like this,” said Stephen Decatur High School Athletic Director Don Howard. “It just day by day.”

Depending on when schools go back and sports resume, the focus may be

just on conference games. Is it possible the spring sports season could be canceled? No one knows at this time.

Worcester Preparatory, a private school, which participates in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference, does not need to adhere to the 20-day calendar rule from the start of preseason to the first game like public schools do.

But, Worcester Prep Athletic Director Matt McGinnis, who is also the president of the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference, suggests what would be best is a re-acclimatization period for student-athletes before they start games.

When Worcester Prep reopens and sports teams return to the fields and courts, they may also just focus on conference competition.

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Worcester County recreation facilities closed (March 20, 2020) The Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill, and the Ocean Pines and Ocean City recreation and parks departments are currently closed due to COVID-19 (coronavirus).

The Worcester County Recreation Center will remain closed to the public through March 27 at minimum, and all programs and activities will be cancelled.

Worcester County parks will remain open for passive activities until further notice.

For more information or to speak

with Recreation & Parks staff, call 410632-2144, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or email recandparks@co.worcester.md.us.

The Ocean Pines Community Center will remain closed through March 30. All activities and classes have been canceled during that period.

Recreation and Parks Manager Debbie Donahue said the Ocean Pines Community Center would also receive a deep cleaning during the closure.

The Recreation and Parks Department expects to reopen on March 30.

Easter special events are currently

under review.

Recreation and Parks Department staff will remain in the office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, to answer phones and continue with registration for classes and future room rentals.

Staff will also continue to clean the building.

For information, call 410-641-7052.

The Sports Core Pool will also remain closed through March 30. All activities and classes have been canceled during that period.

Suspension of all programs at

Northside Park in Ocean City and all other indoor-based recreation programs at satellite facilities have been canceled.

The goal is to resume activities as soon as possible, according to Susan Petito, director of Ocean City Recreation and Parks. With that being said, the earliest date programs will resume will be March 30.

Participants, parents and coaches will be notified as soon as there is a more definitive date to resume.

For more information, call 410250-0125.

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MS SPORTS AWARDS Worcester Prep Middle School students receiving awards during the winter sports season, in front, from left, are seventh grade boys’ basketball, Mike DePalma (MVP), Ben McGovern (Most Improved Player) and Owen West (Coaches Award); eighth grade cheer/boys, Dylan Simons (Most Spirited); eighth grade boys’ basketball, Sam Menendez (MVP), Dylan McGovern (Coaches Award) and Kannon Cropper (Most Improved); and in back, seventh grade girls’ basketball, Bella Marinelli (MVP), Jayden Scopp (Most Improved) and Paige Barnhart (Coaches Award); eighth grade cheer/girls, Madi Nechay (Co-Coaches Award), Evelyn Westman (Most Improved) and Maggie McCabe (Co-Coaches Award); and eighth grade girls’ basketball, Ansley Gardner (MVP), Vanesska Hall (Coaches Award) and Claire Windrow (Most Improved).

PLAYERS RECOGNIZED Worcester Prep basketball players who received awards for their performance during the winter season are: Mason Brown (MVP, varsity basketball), Michael Wehberg (Most Improved, varsity basketball), Ryan Cronin (Coaches Award, varsity basketball), Austin Cannon (MVP, JV basketball), Jordan Willey (Coaches Award, JV basketball), Maddy Shanahan (Coaches Award, varsity basketball), Carly Hoffman (MVP, varsity basketball), Sumira Sehgal (Most Improved, varsity basketball), Ava Nally (MVP, JV basketball), Kathy Zhang (Most Improved, JV basketball), Annie Carter (Coaches Award, JV basketball), Baylie Holmes (Most Spirited, cheerleading), Olivia Mattingly (Most Improved, cheerleading) and Hana Miller (Coaches Award, cheerleading). Not pictured: Ayush Batra (Most Improved, JV basketball).

GOOD SPORTS The Ocean City Recreation & Parks Department recognized young athletes who exemplified good sportsmanship during their participation in sports programs this winter at Northside Park on 125th Street, Feb. 24. Pictured are futsal (small-sided soccer) participants.

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Earn Red Cross certifications in Pines, April 17-26 (March 13, 2020) Ocean Pines Aquatics is slated to host a series of Red Cross lifeguard classes, from basic re-certifications to certified instructor courses.

According to www.redcross.org, “The American Red Cross Lifeguarding classes are designed to teach you not only the basics in water safety but also the proper protocol when dealing with any emergencies around water.

The Red Cross blends both traditional lecture style along with crucial hands-on training in order to teach you effective techniques to deliver prompt care to those in need. Learn how to respond safely and efficiently to water emergencies with lifeguard classes from the American Red Cross.”

Red Cross Lifeguard Blended Learning courses include eight hours of online training prior to the first water session. A pretest is required, prior to class admission.

As of now, classes are: April 17 from 4-9 p.m., April 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and April 26 from 8 a.m. to noon. It may change due to Covid-19.

Those enrolled must attend all sessions and must be 15 or older on the first day of class. The cost is $250 for swim members, $300 for residents and $325 for nonresidents.

Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor classes are available on the same schedule above. A pretest is required and the cost is $375.

For those looking to renew their certification, a Red Cross Lifeguard Re-certification course will be offered on April 26 from 7 a.m. to noon. Participants must either be currently certified or have certifications expired by no more than 30 days. The cost is $138.

The registration deadline for all classes is two weeks prior to the start date.

Amenities and Operational Logistics Director Colby Phillips said the courses are “a great opportunity to receive your lifeguard certification, which not only gives you a potential job with Ocean Pines, but also the possibilities of other areas people may live or desire to work.”

“Our detailed training includes both testing of hands-on skills as well as comprehension on written tests,” Phillips said. “The certification, which includes First Aid, CPR and AED training, is valid for two years upon completion and is accepted nationwide.”

For more information, contact 410-641-5255 or email Aquatics Manager Kathleen Cook at klcook@oceanpines.org.

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GOOD SPORTS The Ocean City Recreation & Parks Department recognized young athletes who exemplified good sportsmanship during their participation in sports programs this winter at Northside Park on 125th Street, Feb. 24. Pictured are indoor soccer league participants.

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(443)664-2105

Mild or Spicy with Purchase of 3 Piece Tender Combo

$7.99

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March Special

5PC, 2 Sides & 2 Biscuits

ONLY $8.99

Order Online & Get it Delivered

Mixed, Mild or Spicy

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FREE 3 Piece Tender

Two Can Dine

$

6.49

w/Reg Side

PARTY SPECIALS

14 PCS 20 PCS

2 Lg Sides 3 Lg Sides 7 Biscuits 10 Biscuits

27.99 $33.99

$

24 PCS

3 Lg Sides 12 Biscuits

36.99

$

Buy 11 Piece Mixed Chicken for $19.99 & Get 11 Piece Mixed Chicken Free

with 14, 20 & 24 pc Bundle

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FREE Gallon of Tea

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CLARION RESORT – FONTAINEBLEAU HOTEL

The Finest Buffets in Ocean City, MD 10100 COASTAL HIGHWAY 410-524-3535 WWW.CLARIONOC.COM

2019

WINNER of the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for 15 Years and The Best of Excellence Award for 10 years!

Dear Valued Patrons and Customers, The health and safety of our guests, customers and employees is of primary concern to us.

In compliance with Governor Hogan’s announcement of Monday morning, March 16, 2020, mandating the closure of all Maryland restaurants and bars, we have closed our food and drink venues for onsite service. Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant will offer carryout service Wednesdays through Sundays from 9am to 9pm. Please visit Horizonsoc.com to view Our SPECIAL MENU and call 410-524-7500 to place an order for pickup. Delivery can be arranged through Door Dash, Uber Eats, and Grub Hub. We want everyone to stay safe and hope that we can welcome you back in our restaurants and bars very soon. We will continue to post updates as changes warrant.

Thank you and be safe.

We appreciate your continued patronage.

Dr. Leonard P. Berger, M.D. President

CARRY-OUT WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY 9AM-9PM FULL CARRY-OUT MENU ON HORIZONSOC.COM

FOR DELIVERY FIND US ON DOOR DASH, GRUB HUB, OR UBER EATS

STEAMER SPECIALS 1 lb. Snow Crab Legs

$

2 lb. Snow Crab Legs

$

1 lb. Steamed Shrimp

$

with an Ear of Corn

CARRY-OUT MENU INCLUDES LITE FARE & SELECT DINNER MENU ITEMS CALL 410-524-7500 FOR CARRY-OUT

with 2 Ears of Corn

in Old Bay & Onions

Whole Chick Lobster

1995 3495

1995 $1995

FOR DELIVERY FIND US ON DOOR DASH, GRUB HUB, OR UBER EATS

Discounted Bottled Beer, Wine & Spirits Available with Your Carry-Out Food Purchases Only