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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (March 30, 2018) Worcester County’s official response to the suit filed Jan. 16 in Circuit Court seeking declaratory judgment on whether the resort is owed a tax differential isn’t far removed from what it has said during face-to-face negotiations: No. Ocean City Solicitor Guy Ayres filed the January suit asking the court to determine whether it is entitled to a differential. In response, the county
initially filed a motion to delay, and then issued its official response on Monday. The county has retained Victoria Shearer of the Baltimore firm Karpinski, Colaresi and Karp to represent it in the case. Ayres argues the state law governing differentials is unconstitutional, that the unconstitutional portions of the law should be severed and that the surviving portion of the law obligates the county to provide the setoff. Shearer, along with some musings wondering why the county is defending state law, requested the action either be dismissed or a summary judgSee COUNTY Page 6
Y-A-W-W-W-N This grey seal, which hauled out of the ocean Tuesday afternoon near 127th Street, opens wide for a huge yawn as it takes a break from swimming and looking for its next meal. Seals are not unexpected visitors this time of year, and onlookers are reminded to keep 150 feet away from the wild animals as to not disturb them. Seal harassment could be legally actionable. Also, check out those teeth.
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (March 30, 2018) Legislation in the Maryland General Assembly that would make the state’s opposition to offshore oil and gas development official has passed the Senate and was expected to pass in the House of Delegates Thursday. Sponsored by Sen. Jim Mathias (D-38), the Offshore Drilling Liability Act and a joint resolution expressing opposition cleared the Sen-
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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (March 30, 2018) US Wind, the Italian company that won rights to install offshore wind turbines in the southern leasing area as determined by the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, has entered a deal to install and construct a weather station to monitor conditions at its site. US Wind plans to install 32 turbines 17 miles offshore as Phase I of its offshore energy development, though local officials continue the fight to have the turbines moved even farther east. US Wind announced the deal late last week, in which it contracted Houma, Louisiana-based Gulf Island Fabrication LLC to procure and construct a meteorological tower and support structure. The tower is expected to leave Houma on July 7, and is scheduled to be installed on the Phase I site this August. The weather tower is constructed as an intricate steel latSee WEATHER Page 5
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ate unanimously last Monday. The House, which passed a similar measure by 115-22, was scheduled to vote Thursday on amended legislation that brings the two versions together. On Jan. 4, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management released a draft proposal for its 2019-2024 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, which would open more than 98 percent of the Outer ConSee MATHIAS Page 8
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An artist’s rendition of a Keystone Engineering braced caisson base supporting a meteorological tower. The blue circle in the middle represents the ocean surface.
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (March 30, 2018) The efforts to push offshore wind turbines farther offshore was dealt a major blow this
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Worcester offices and libraries will be closed Friday
(March 30, 2018) Worcester County Government offices, including all five branch libraries and recreation and parks, will be closed Friday, March 30, in observance of Good Friday. Normal business hours will resume Monday, April 2. The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers will be closed Friday, March 30, and open during standard hours of operation on Saturday, March 31. The Central Landfill and HOCCs will also be closed Sunday, April 1, and resume standard hours of operation on Monday, April 2. For more information on hours of operation, contact Kim Moses, public information officer, at 410- 632-1194.
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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (March 30, 2018) Judy Butler sees an imbalance on the Board of Worcester County Commissioners — a disparity of political party, age and gender that she aims to begin fixing, if she is elected. Butler is running against firstterm incumbent Chip Bertino to represent Ocean Pines in District Five. “Service is part of my belief structure,” Butler said. “I’ve always spent a great deal of time and talent serving my community.” Butler and her husband retired to the shore in 2010 from the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Since that time, she said she’s seen the
character of her neighborhood change from the second home market to primary residences. “Since the great recession, I’m seeing as real estate values imJudy Butler prove, they’re still low enough in Ocean Pines to allow Generation X and millennials to afford houses here,” she said. “I haven’t analyzed the shift, but I’m definitely seeing more children and young families because the houses are priced between $200,000-$300,000.” Ocean Pines was founded as a second-home market, she said, but the See BUTLER Page 8
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Weather station tower plans revealed by wind developer Continued from Page 1 tice tower at a height of about 330 feet. The supporting structure is constructed using a braced caisson, rather than tripod, base, according to a company press release. Essentially, the tower slips over a column that is 72 inches thick below the mudline, and tapers to 60 inches from the mudline to the deck. Diagonal piles five feet in diameter provide additional stability, according to US Wind. “The concept of the braced caisson is based on the Inward Battered Guide Structure, commonly known as the ‘twisted jacket.’ The IBGS is a patented solution by Keystone Engineering … This structure was first used by ExxonMobil in March 2005 offshore Louisiana and it survived a direct hit from Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 with no structural damage,” the press release reads. The tower will be the first permanent
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County defends position in differential suit Continued from Page 1 ment be entered in favor of the county. There are two operative words in consecutive sections of the state property tax code regarding tax setoffs for duplicated services: “may” and “shall.” In legal terms, “may” refers to something allowable, but not required, and anything that “shall” be done is mandatory. According to Ayres, 19 of 23 counties that “may” provide tax setoffs have done so. The four that have not are Howard, Baltimore, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Of those four, Baltimore and Howard counties do not have municipalities. In his argument, Ayres cites the State Department of Legislative Services December 2016 report that notes that 136
of the state’s 157 municipalities receive a tax differential or tax rebate from their county. Instead of providing a tax setoff, the county has elected to fund the municipalities by means of an annual unrestricted grant — a lump sum payment the towns can use any way they choose. Shearer argues that the grant provided to Ocean City by Worcester County does indeed aid in paying for these services and programs, so an additional setoff is unnecessary. Further, Shearer argues the court is unable to force the county to provide a differential, since ordering such relief is outside of the scope of the primary dispute: the law governing differentials is unconstitutional. Though there are several methods for
providing tax differentials, County Attorney Maureen Howarth has previously said, if forced, the county treasurer’s office would divide Worcester into “taxing areas” where each area would be charged a different rate in county property taxes. To ensure local governments bring in at least the same amount of money each year, the state sets what is called a constant yield rate. This year, the constant yield rate of 82.2 cents per $100 of assessed value is lower than the actual tax rate in Worcester, which is 83.5 cents per $100 assessed. If, however, one area was charged less than another, a shortfall would be created, thus requiring taxpayers in one area to make up for revenue lost in another.
Ocean City’s County Commissioner, Joe Mitrecic, and Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan have repeatedly said there are other ways to make up the difference, but what they might be or how they would work have never been made public. According to a decade-old study funded by the city, the value of the differential is about $17 million. The county performed its own study in 2015, which placed the number closer to $3 million. Ocean City made its annual budget request last Tuesday, and asked to have its grant increased by five percent, which would bring it to about $2 million. Each year, the county is required to meet with officials seeking a differential, but is not obligated to take any action.
Harris measure no longer wind farm obstacle Continued from Page 1 by President Donald Trump. The Harris amendment would have prevented federal funding for inspectors to evaluate wind farm projects fewer than 24 nautical miles from the shoreline. Without the inspections, the project would not be able to proceed. “We knew that powerful special interests would work hard to drop this
amendment from the final bill,” Harris said. “But meanwhile we have bought valuable time to get to the truth about how harmful the updated windmill plan would be to the viewscape of Ocean City due to the much larger, taller windmills now being planned.” The four-megawatt turbines originally pitched for the project will have become obsolete by the time US Wind goes to install them, so the company is
evaluating using fewer, but taller, turbines. The largest of these, at 8.4 megawatts, would require less than half of the smaller devices, at about 90, instead of 180. Ocean City, having failed to push the windmills farther from the coast on several fronts, is now considering action based on this change, calling it fundamentally different from the original proposal.
“Naturally, we are pleased that what would have proved a major impediment to our project has not been realized. We look forward to delivering the very clear benefits of economic development and job growth that this major offshore wind energy development project will deliver to Maryland, Ocean City, and its citizens,” Riccardo Toto, US Wind director and president, said.
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Butler makes her pitch in District 5 election Continued from Page 5 demographics are changing. “I’m not sure Gen X or millennials will buy second homes — that might not be what they do,” Butler said. This shift should be reflected in the county’s government. “I want to see balance. I see six men and one woman, and that’s not the population of Worcester,” she said. There are other lines that can be drawn: age, political party and race,
she said, but the focus should be on electing a board that is reflective of its population. Butler said she’s never held public office before, but is a lifetime member of the National Parent Teacher Association, and has served the PTA is local and statewide capacities as well. She was president of her local board twice, president of the Howard County board once and served as a regional trainer for the national board. She was also the health chair
for the statewide chapter. “We need strong economic development in the county,” Butler said. “We have summer jobs to serve tourists but the rest of the county, the rest of the time, needs help.” Butler said protecting the environment is also paramount, because one of the reasons people are visiting the area is to see the land, seas and skies. “We need good management and manufacturing jobs. We need a path for our kids to get better jobs,” Butler
said. “The commissioners are in a position to help young people stay here.” For Ocean Pines specifically, Butler said Route 589 is a priority. “Route 589 is our only access point, so we have to look at it. It’s a safety issue. It needs to be followed up,” she said. “The push there seems to be five properties across from Ocean Downs to be rezoned commercial, and that’s just the beginning.”
Mathias offshore oil measures nearing OK Continued from Page 1 tinental Shelf for potential oil and gas leases. Three proposed lease areas are off the coast of Maryland. “We’re in overdrive and we’ve got 10 days remaining with vitally important business before us to protect the beaches of Maryland,” Mathias said. Mathias, along with 41 co-sponsors, is backing a joint resolution asking the federal government to give Maryland the same consideration it gave to Florida, which less than a week after January’s draft proposal announcement was removed from the list. “The joint resolution asks the
president, U.S. Congress and the Department of the Interior to stop this moving forward, or at a minimum have us removed,” he said. Within a week of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management releasing a draft proposal for the leasing program in January, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke acquiesced to Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who had concerns comparable to those of many Maryland state officials, and tweeted later the state is, ‘unique and its coasts are heavily reliant on tourism as an economic driver.’ Following the announcement, a dozen other states sought the same relief. If the resolution fails to prevent
offshore drilling, Mathias said the Liability Act would establish strict liability standards for accidents resulting from offshore oil or gas drilling operations. It would also remove Maryland’s current cap of $100,000, established in 2015, for defendants appeal bonds, which would make obtaining insurance for drilling projects offshore difficult. “Strict liability is the safety net we have to have in case Washington doesn’t hear us,” he said. “It is intended to hold the federal government financially accountable if offshore drilling caused a natural disaster.” The Bureau of Ocean Energy
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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (March 30, 2018) Ocean City Police Sgt. Dennis Eade, who helped develop the resort police’s procedures, training and policy in response to assaults in progress, is headlining the Delmarva Safety Expo at the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel on 110th Street on April 4-5. Eade has served the OCPD for almost 18 years, and is an experienced active shooter trainer, according to a press release. He has previously served in patrol, criminal investigation, administrative and service divisions, as well as with specialty units. “He has played a pivotal role as an instructor and coordinator for the force and has completed advanced training in all areas of his job,” Heather Brittingham, Arrow Safety spokeswoman, said. The two-day event, presented by Selbyville, Delaware’s Arrow Safety Device Company, is free to attend and open to the public. The programs were developed with law enforcement, emergency services, county and state government, hotel and
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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (March 30, 2018) A program that aids the orderly evacuation of floodprone areas during major storms will be instituted by county government, the Worcester County Commissioners agreed last week. Endorsed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and originally designed for coastal areas, the “Know Your Zone” protocols divide the mainland bayside and oceanside areas most vulnerable to coastal flooding into four zones. The protocols have been in use for years in Ocean City, where the most vulnerable area, or red zone, is from the inlet to 33rd Street. Zones are also marked with decals on stop signs throughout Ocean City. Flood zones and the evacuation zones are different. As weather conditions worsen during an emergency, officials would have the ability to order evacuations from certain spots, or in a certain order, to facilitate the effort. Using up-to-date modeling of storm surge behavior, emergency management personnel can make educated guesses at how coastal areas will be affected by a particular storm or dangerous environmental event. The most at-risk areas could be evacuated first to
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In any economy, Ocean City area continues to build
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (March 30, 2018) Through good economic times and bad, construction in the greater Ocean City area may have changed focus, but hasn’t really stopped, as evidenced by building permit statistics maintained by the resort and county planning departments. In Ocean City during 2017, according to the city’s Planning and Community Development office, 1,876 building permits were issued, slightly down from 2016’s 1,889, which is a loss of 0.7 percent. However, during the previous five years, 2012 to 2016, the resort issued an average of 1,641 permits. At the same time, however, the value of the construction has increased significantly, with 2017’s total coming in 20 percent higher than the previous year, and just shy of $30 million more than the five-year average. Last year, the construction in Ocean City was valued at nearly $81 million, while 2016’s total was almost $67.3 million. The five-year average, however, is almost $51.8 million. The city also provided valuation for electrical and mechanical permits, which are likely related to hotel and motel work, Zoning Analyst Kay Gordy said. While there is no five-year average for
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (March 30, 2018) A lack of parking was the deal breaker for a proposed mid-town sushi restaurant last Thursday, when the Ocean City Board of Zoning Appeals decided that a request to drop 17 of 72 required parking spaces was too much to ask. Attorney Joe Moore, representing Goose Creek Inc., presented the request for the variance at the 81st Street shopping center, which has been owned by South Moon Under founder Frank Gunion since the late 1970s. Gunion told the board the property was developed in three phases, the most recent of which was in 1989. “Since then, the footprint has not expanded,” he said. Moore argued the proposed sushi restaurant’s hours of operation would run opposite of the Fractured Prune location in the shopping center, which closes by noon. Gunion also said the South Moon Under store there had previously housed more staff. “We had corporate offices on the upper floor,” he said. “We relocated to Berlin [and] that area on the second floor is substantially unused.” The idea for the sushi bar was proposed by Sophia Christian, who said the 70-plusseat operation likely would be open from 4 p.m. to midnight, year-round. Gunion estimated between the parking allocated for the Fractured Prune, and the spots previously used for South Moon Under corporate offices, about 17 fewer spaces would be required. Several neighboring operators, including Garvey Heiderman, who owns the Hobbit Restaurant at the end of the street, opposed
the variance. “I’m not trying to shoot down somebody’s hopes and dreams in opening up a space … but it just doesn’t make any sense to add to this space,” he said. In addition to accommodating diners, food establishments have larger staffs than average retail stores in season, and that only exacerbates the search for parking, Heiderman said. He added that if the sushi bar opened with less than the requisite parking, he would need to hire additional staff to monitor his parking area. That, he said, would not benefit the tourist experience. “When you’re on vacation, the last thing you want is for some 16-year-old kid to [say] you can’t park there,” he said. Also speaking against the proposal was Linda Hickerson, Bay Princess Condominium Association president, who said misappropriated parking is already an issue. “People will pull into our lot thinking they can go wherever they want,” she said. Hickerson said her entire 83-member condo association voted against the parking variance request. “We have had to tow on numerous occasions,” she said. “Their dining experience becomes very expensive when I have them towed and they add that $200 plus dollar fee.” Christian wondered what type of message the board would be sending to others aspiring to open businesses in Ocean City. “The opposition I’m hearing … does steer some people away from opening a business in Ocean City,” she said. “We’d like to move forward if we can.” Nevertheless, the board voted 5-0 to reject the proposal
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Dispensary opening delayed By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (March 30, 2018) Quoting a targeted March opening for Worcester County’s second medical cannabis dispensary was apparently a bit optimistic, as an unforeseen delay by the state in providing employee badges has delayed the grand opening of Hi-Tide Dispensary a few weeks. Bob Davis, clinical director and co-owner of the dispensary at 12600 Marjan Lane, across from the Food Lion on Route 611, said the state is operating extremely slowly and he was having trouble procuring the badges for his employees. Davis said he wasn’t comfortable announcing a follow-up date until he is certain the logjam has been cleared. Maryland counties are allowed two dispensaries per state senate district. Ocean City is in
District 38, which, along with all of Worcester County, includes portions of Wicomico and Somerset counties. Licensed medical cannabis growers can also elect to have a dispensary. The other local dispensary, Positive Energy, opened at the end of January, and is located off Jerry Mack Road, also in West Ocean City. In addition to 35-40 varieties of cannabis flower, Davis said he would be offering tablets, tinctures, concentrates and topical products. HiTide will also offer a large selection of cannabidiol, or CBD products. Made from the stalk, stems and seeds of the plant, it lacks the psychoactive effects of the flowers. The dispensary features a large retail area, complete with branded T-shirts, mugs and other items. Hi-Tide is also selling delivery devices such as vaporizer pens and glass pipes.
Growth surrounds highways Continued from Page 15 In 2017, only about half of 2016’s total of singlefamily homes were granted certificates of occupancy, with 26 and 54 respectively, while the condominium units granted a certificate of occupancy also fell from six to four. However, 53 hotel/motel units were granted a certificate in 2017, while there were zero issued in 2016. The resort issued certificates to 22 commercial buildings in 2017, up from 2016’s total of 14. In total, Ocean City issued certificates to 104 units, which is up from the 2012-2016 average of 93. On the demolition side, 25 residential units and five commercial units were removed from Ocean City in 2017. In 2016, 165 residential units and five commercial units were demolished. As West Ocean City is unincorporated, it falls under the purview of the county’s Development Review and Permitting Department, which presented its data a little differently than the resort’s information. To narrow the scope somewhat, the county’s information focuses on the Route 50 corridor west of the Harry Kelley bridge to the Berlin Wal-Mart, and to the south down Route 611 to the Ocean City Airport, including the surrounding area. Worcester County issued 36 commercial per-
mits in 2017, 60 in 2016, 41 in 2013, and for reference, 40 in 2008. Building permits for single-family homes in this area have steadily increased, from 13 in 2008, to 16 in 2013, to 38 in 2016 until it reached 45 last year. Multifamily home permits had a huge jump in 2016, with 43 issued, while in 2013 there were only eight and in 2017, just nine. Ed Tudor, director of the department, cautioned that several properties often have multiple permits issued, especially in the case of multifamily homes, so there may be overlapping data within these numbers. Not surprisingly, the commercial building permits were mainly issued along the Route 50 corridor during the period in question, while residential development was contained mostly north of the highway. When looking at the numbers by the years, in 2008 and 2013 almost all the permits issued were along the Route 50 corridor. It’s not until 2016 that Riddle Farm, across from the Berlin Wal-Mart as well as other stores, and the area south of Route 50 across from the White Marlin Mall and Tanger Outlets began to get some attention from builders. In 2017, construction appears to be spread evenly throughout what is generally regarded as West Ocean City while the Riddle Farm area also saw a large volume of permits issued.
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (March 30, 2018) Although local, state and federal agencies will help during a natural disaster, community preparedness is even more critical to survival, experts said last week. Self-reliance was the recurring message of a panel of state and local emergency management officials at a seminar sponsored by the Community Associations Institute Chesapeake Region Chapter at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel in Ocean City last Friday. Ocean City Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald offered this summary at the session: “Failing to plan is planning for failure.” Hitting a similar note was Fred Webster, Worcester County emergency services director, who stressed the importance of individual accountability. “You can’t predict the next disaster, but you can plan for it,” he said. The state’s emergency management director, Russell Strickland, said residents should begin their plans by obtaining the contact information for their local emergency managers. “That’s who coordinates and facilitates everything that happens from a preparedness perspective within your jurisdiction,” he said. Disaster response starts locally until resources are expended, Strickland said, at which point the effort escalates to include state agencies, or possibly the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “If you end up seeing me, it’s a really bad day,” he said. “If you see someone with FEMA on their jacket it’s an even worse day.” Strickland, whose agency coordinates disaster
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relief responses from multiple state departments, said the areas of focus are disaster risk reduction and consequence management. “It’s not sexy like response is,” he said. “It’s not rescuing people off the tops of buildings because the water level has gone so high.” Strickland said federal statistics indicate every dollar invested to mitigate potential damage from natural disasters saves $6 during recovery time. “That’s a pretty good return on investment,” he said. “I don’t hesitate to say … mitigation is the center of the universe.” Strickland added that one of the first things residents need to do is check their insurance. “If you’re not adequately insured you’re acceptSee EMERGENCY Page 25
Half parking spot raises ire
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (March 30, 2018) Concerned about congested parking, residents and business owners spoke out against a proposed seven-unit condominium building on 125th Street and Assawoman Drive at a Board of Zoning Appeals meeting last Thursday. Attorney Joseph Moore, representing developer Jeff Thaler, was requesting a special exception for half a parking space, which subsequently evolved into a two-plus hour deliberation. “I don’t remember coming before the board for what amounts to a half-space parking exception but we’re here,” he said. Moore told the board the applicant had withdrawn an initial application for the Island Wave Condominium last month and reconfigured plans for a 10,000 square-foot building to encompass two lots on the northwest corner of Assawoman Drive and 125th Street. Moore said the revised site plan includes four 4bedroom units, two 3-bedroom units, and a twostory 5-bedroom unit, along with 18 onsite parking spaces. Zoning Administrator Frank Hall said the revised plans would require 20.5 onsite parking spaces, including a dozen for the four-bedroom units, five for the pair of three-bedroom units and 3.5 spaces for the five-bedroom unit. As part of his second application, Hall said Thaler paid to have a determination of nonconformity for parking conducted at the site to look for existing conditions not in compliance with current codes. “I believe there is a two-space nonconformity for that site based on today’s code standard,” Hall said. Among the factors Hall used to reach that deter-
mination was the current two-space parking requirement for the existing three-bedroom singlefamily house on the one developed lot. Due to the existing home, Hall said the applicant was initially unaware there was an option to request a determination of nonconformity. The nonconformity finding drops the required onsite parking to 18.5, which rounds up to 19, Hall said. “So they still need a one spot waiver,” he said. “One of the concerns is a loss of parking in the community.” Hall also specified the waiver applied to onsite, as opposed to street parking, which is beyond the purview of zoning appeals. Moore said the redevelopment plans would result in a net gain for adjacent street parking. Thaler said the property had been donated to the Salvation Army by the estate of the original owners. “The Salvation Army is considered a church [and] has not been paying any taxes to city,” he said. “Once this condo is built there will be tax revenue to the city, plus impact fees for seven units in Ocean City.” Speaking in opposition was Attorney Dirk Widdowson, representing the Cayman Suites Hotel, 12500 Coastal Highway, who initially objected to Hall’s determination of parking nonconformity as arbitrary and non-fact based. Moore quickly objected and said the zoning administrator’s decision is not appealable to the board. Widdowson argued the request would increase a nonconformity, which is prohibited by code, and characterized the project as a change of use, which would result in a loss of prior nonconformities. See PROPOSED Page 26
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OCDC gets helped by OCPD for ‘Alley Lighting Program’
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (March 30, 2018) Shining a light on dark alleyways to reduce crime and increase public safety is the intent of a new program developed by the Ocean City Development Corporation and the Ocean City Police Department. Glenn Irwin, OCDC executive director, said the first phase of the “Downtown Alley Lighting Program,” would target Washington Lane between fourth and 10th streets. “This Alley Light Up Program is a pilot program that has the ability to be very successful,” he said. “It’s a low-cost program with a variety of benefits — crime prevention, as well as pedestrian safety and bicycle safety for the See WASHINGTON Page 28
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Pay-by-plate parking kiosks arrive (March 30, 2018) New parking kiosk are popping up around Ocean City, as city government replaces the aging “Pay & Display” kiosks on the sidewalks and in municipal parking lots all over the resort. The new solar powered kiosks feature a full color display screen, which will guide users step-by-step through their parking transactions. These kiosks are “Pay by Plate,” which means a person must enter the car’s license plate number first before paying for time. This eliminates the need for receipt on the dashboard. While the kiosks are new, the pay by cell parking system remains in place. Parkers can still pay for parking with the Parkmobile mobile parking app. The app can send text reminders when parking time is about to expire and time can be extended directly from the app.
The Parkmobile app is available for download on the app store for the iPhone, the Google Play Store for Android devices, and the Microsoft store for Windows phones. The city is also making improvements to parking at the inlet parking lot by implementing a “gateless” system. Drivers will no longer have to get a ticket at the entrance and pay an attendant at the exit. Now they can enter the parking lot, park and pay at a kiosk or through the Parkmobile app. City officials believe this system will reduce wait times at the exit to the lot. “With our paid parking season beginning on April 1, we are excited to offer a new parking system that will add convenience for our visitors, as well as a system that should help us
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Emergency services officials discuss disaster responses Continued from Page 23 ing that level of risk,” he said. In addition, said Michael Powell, Delaware Flood Program manager, “If you get flooded than you’ve had a disaster whether it’s declared one or not,” he said. The rates for insurance are based on flood maps and property elevations. Consequently, residents should check their properties’ elevation certificates, assuming they exist. “If you live in a flood zone and your property was built in the last few decades [an elevation certificate] is probably what the insurance rates are based on,” he said. Powell said the form provides legal descriptions of risk factors, such as floor heights, foundation type and predicted flood levels. “These all impact flood insurance rates and the type of coverage you will have after a flood event,” he said. In light of recent updates to flood maps, Powell advised residents confirm that their elevation certificates have been revised to reflect any changes. Properties that are non-conforming to current flood maps would likely be restricted from replicating the previous layout, Powell said. “Rebuilding the same structure may not be allowed or advisable,” he said. “You want to build for future flood risk
not past flood risk.” To further aid emergency response agencies, Webster recommended citizens attend Certified Emergency Response Training classes, which are offered throughout Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. Webster said the eight-week program, which involves one weekly threehour class, is offered in Worcester County every fall and spring. In addition to basic first aid and CPR instruction, Webster said the training also teaches proper fire extinguisher use. Theobald said the training course enables neighbors to provide assistance within their community. “The cavalry will show up … but it’s going to take a long time,” he said. Theobald said the greatest challenge for emergency services is assuring the public takes safety advisories and evacuation orders seriously. “Most don’t listen…until something really bad happens to them,” he said. “They try to come here so they can see the storm and have a party.” For more information about Certified Emergency Response Training courses, visit the Maryland Emergency Management Agency online, mema.maryland.gov, or locally at co.worcester.md.us/departments/emer gency and look for the CERT link.
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Continued from Page 23 “They’re asking you to believe that changing from a single-family residence to a multi-family residence is not a change of use,” he said. Earlier in the hearing, Hall said the site was zoned for six units, but Thaler bought transferable development rights from the beach reserve area to permit an additional condo. “The seventh unit is a TDR,” Hall said. “Two development rights from the beach reserve area were purchased in order to acquire one additional development right on the site.” In addition to questioning the size of numerous onsite parking spaces, Widdowson said the community would be negatively affected by a loss of perpendicular parking spots along Assawoman Drive. “No one … would have any objection to building what should be built there,” he said. “That’s a six-unit with parking that would be contained on the property with no exceptions.” Zoning Appeals Board Chairman Alfred Harrison, said applicant was not being credited for changes to street parking. “Lets stay focused on the on-site parking request for half a spot,” he said. Cayman Suites co-owner Mary Tawney Eastman, objected to the parking exception application. “I believe we should be 100 percent code compliant,” she said. “I have a 57unit hotel with 57 spots.” While professing admiration for the building design, Eastman questioned the vehicular impact. “What we’re putting in here is a 27bedroom hotel,” she said. Neighbor Joseph Jankowski was troubled by the logistics of the space distinction. “This exception they’re asking for is for half a car … where do you park a half a car?” he said. Jankowski, a fulltime resident who purchased his property in the 1970s, admitted the proposal struck an aesthetical emotional chord. “You’re putting a monstrosity on the corner that’s going to change the whole complex of the block,” he said. “It is no longer going to be old Ocean City. That may sound silly, but that’s the feeling that I have.” In closing Harrison noted if the site was not sold to Thaler, the Salvation Army might have offered proposals of a far different nature. “[There] could have been some uses that I could see a lot of people coming down here to object to,” he said. “This is simply another multi-family residential building, which that property is zoned for.” The board left the hearing open based on a request from a number of adjacent nonresident property owners who were unable to attend due to inclement weather. Additional testimony will be permitted at the boards April 12 meeting.
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New programs supplement learning in county schools Online platforms help with long-term goals; behavioral intervention team at BES
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (March 30, 3018) During the monthly Worcester County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, March 20, the following items were presented to board members: Buckingham Elementary initiative Buckingham Elementary School created a strategic behavioral intervention team last school year to target a specific population of students. Teachers and administrators noticed about 20 percent of students accounted for all reports of behavioral issues in schools and on buses. Through the program, these students receive interventions that include mentoring, scheduled breaks, alternative scheduling, learning in small groups and behavioral assessments. Students also learned about selfawareness, self-control and how to respect other students and the environment, in addition to taking time to stretch and breathe throughout the day to be successful in the classroom. According to the presentation, evalu-
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State bill eases prosecution for threats of mass violence Proposed legislation would tweak 2014 law with higher fines, lower burden of proof
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (March 30, 2018) Although actions speak louder than words, threats of mass violence could mean quick prosecution of the perpetrators and large fines and jail time for those found guilty, if a pair of updates to current law pass muster in the General Assembly. The measures, one in the House of Delegates and another in the Senate, would provide prosecutors more discretion in charging individuals who threaten to commit crimes of violence that place five or more people at risk of serious injury or death. Sen. Susan Lee (D-Montgomery County), who is sponsoring SB1250, testified before Judicial Proceedings on March 15 and said the bill would update a 2014 law. Penalties for the misdemeanor charge would be increased to a maximum of 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. Howard County Deputy State’s Attorney Kim Oldham said the intent is to remove the law’s current requirement there be an “established” effect on a group of people. “Right now, the way the language reads, not only must there be a threat of mass violence to at least five people, but another element is five people must have been placed in reasonable fear,” she said. “This poses a limitation on law enforcement investigations into threats of mass violence.” Kathryn Marsh, Calvert County deputy state’s attorney, said two recent mass threat investigations in her jurisdiction were hampered by the requirement to find five people placed in fear. “Because of how the criminal law … is currently written, law enforcement’s hands are often tied in trying to establish probable cause,” she said. Removing the need to contact five witnesses placed in fear will permit
enhanced response capabilities, Marsh said “SB1250 would help reduce panic [and] allow for immediate investigations of threats of mass violence,” she said. “It would provide probable cause from the threats for law enforcement to have search warrants to see if the threat could be carried out and to charge when necessary.” Ricardo Flores, Maryland Office of the Public Defender director of government relations, questioned the need to amend the current law. “I don’t think it’s overly burdensome to try and establish the fact that a number of people were put in fear by a threat,” he said. The senate passed the bill by a 470 vote last Friday and the house will now consider corresponding HB1807, which is co-sponsored by Delegates Mary Beth Carozza (R38C) and Charles Sydnor III (D-Baltimore County). Interim Worcester County State’s Attorney William McDermott said adding one phrase to the current law would greatly aid prosecutors. “Regardless of whether the threat is carried out … that’s the difference,” he said. “No longer do I have to prove that as a result of the threat people were placed in risk of substantial injury or death.” McDermott said the expanded law also would permit increased latitude for addressing juveniles threatening violent plans. In some instances, McDermott said law enforcement have limited options when investigating youths who make threats deemed to be dangerous. “You take that person to a medical professional that says, ‘there’s a problem, but nothing that we can justify keeping them,’” he said. “We have to release that person [and] that person’s coming to school tomorrow if this law doesn’t get passed.” Under the proposed expansions, McDermott said the Worcester County Department of Juvenile Services could intervene before subsequent court proceedings.
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OBITUARIES ANNA GERTRUDE STROUTH Whaleyville Anna Gertrude Strouth, age 84, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Berlin Nursing Home in Berlin. Born in Taylorville, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Jack Aydelotte and Dorothy Clark. She was preceded in death by her sister, Henrietta Lewis. Anna G. Strouth She is survived by her sons, Jeff Smith, Sr. (Nancy) of Delmar, Delaware, Tony Smith (Brenda) of Whaleyville, Maryland, Bruce Lewis (Linda) of Bruceton Mills, Virginia, and Freddie Wayne Smith of California; daughters, Dorothy Mitchell (Eddie) of Willards, Maryland, and Christine Lewis (Ray) of Mardela, Maryland; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Fri-
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joyed her first job working at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. As the matriarch, she devoted her life to her family. She is survived by her husband and best friend of 57 years, Woody Noel, and their four children, Margie Noel Temple and Brad (Zachary, Kristen and Oliver, Noel, Patrick Gail G. Noel and Shawn) of Salisbury Maryland, Billy Noel and Donna (Will and Katie) of Oakton, Virginia, David G. Noel (Bailey and Spencer and Holly), and Michael D. Noel and Mary Ann (Danny and Tyler) of Magnolia, Delaware. She lived for her family who gave her 10 grandchildren and her great-grandson, Oliver. She is also survived by her brothers, Edward Joseph Gallaher, III (Bunky) of Sneeds Ferry, North Carolina and Daniel Tison Gallaher (Ginny) of Parkersburg, West Virginia. Gail loved the beach and was passionate about spending time with her family. After moving from Seaford to Fenwick upon Woody’s retirement, the memories continued to be made.  The addition of the “cousin roomâ€? provided lodging for the family and countless large dinners. Laughter, noise and an abundance of great food and conversation made it difficult to find an empty bunk during the summer months. Â
Gail was a charter member of the Beach Girls philanthropic organization where she spent many happy years. She was also involved with several bridge clubs in both Fenwick and Seaford. There was a mass of Christian burial on Friday March 23, 2018 at St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church, in Ocean City, Maryland officiated by Rev. Paul Jennings. A private family burial followed the Mass at The Gate of Heaven Roman Catholic Cemetery in Bethany Beach, Delaware. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gail’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org, by phone at (800)805-5856, or to any St. Jude’s hospital charity. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. EVA ELIZABETH BAKER Whaleyville Eva Elizabeth Baker, 100, of Whaleyville, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the home of her granddaughter, Carolyn Suttmiller (Bob). Born in Fenwick Island on Nov. 18, 1917, Mrs. Baker’s most important role was that of a loving wife, mother, Eva E. Baker grandmother, greatgrandmother and great-great grandmother. Mrs. Baker and her husband owned Continued on Page 34
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 32 and operated the Pine Cone Inn restaurant in Whaleyville, Maryland. She was an active member of Whaleyville United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Ladies Society. In her spare time she loved visitors to chat, play cards with, and cook for. Her family said a person could not enter her home without being fed, hungry or not. Mrs. Baker was an inspiration to both family and friends. Her kind heart and loving personality will be missed by all. Eva Baker was preceded in death by the love of her life of 64 years, Edward Baker; her parents, George and Eva (Rickards) Williams; her son, Gary Baker; her daughter, Mryna Carrier; her
grandchildren, Craig Carrier and Kaye Lutz; her great-granddaughter, Caitlin Lutz; and her siblings, Anna Williams, Julia Hickman, Leah Dorey, Marion Hadder, George Williams, Betty Carey, Irma Hudson, John Williams, Kenny Williams, Gilbert Williams and Frank Williams. She is survived by her sister, Jeanette Grise of Selbyville, Delaware; her brother, Donald Williams and his wife, Dianne, of Selbyville, Delaware; granddaughter, Carolyn Suttmiller and her husband Bob, of Hebron, Maryland; grandsons, Ken Carrier of Whaleyville, Jim Carrier and his wife, Denise, of West Virginia, and Andy Carrier and his wife, Debbie, of Williamsport, Mary-
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WILLIAM ANDREW PHILLIPS, JR. Roxana William Andrew Phillips, Jr. of Roxana, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. William (Bill) was born on Oct. 20, 1927 to the late William and Margaret Surgeoner Phillips in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania. Bill was a crop and dairy farmer much of his life and was highly regarded for his ability to repair farm machinery. He and his late wife, Dorothy, owned and ran the Little Roxana antique store for several years. He enjoyed playing the Continued on Page 35
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 34 guitar and singing at many family gatherings over the years. He often spoke fondly of the years he spent in Montana and returned there several times to visit. He was also a member of the Masons, Doric Lodge #30 in Millville. W. A. Phillips, Jr. Bill was pre-deceased by his wife, Dorothy, in 2015. He is survived by his children, David Phillips of Selbyville, Elaine Timmons (Glenn) of Ocean View, Barbara Carney of Roxana, and Mark Phillips of Roxana. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Chelsye Hutton (Rob) of Parsonsburg, Maryland and Colleen Carney of California; his brothers, Harlin Phillips of Berlin, Maryland and Ronald Phillips of Wyoming; and many special nieces, nephews, family members and friends. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville, Delaware. Friends may call an hour before the service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Delaware SPCA, 22918 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown, Delaware 19947. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. LOYD C. “SONNY” NICHOLSON, JR. Selbyville Lloyd C. “Sonny” Nicholson, Jr., age 90, of Selbyville, died Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, Delaware. He was born in Rockville, Maryland and was the son of the late Lloyd C. Sr. and Helen Marie (Carter) Nicholson. He was a retired restaurant owner and a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Kensington, Maryland. He was also a member of VFW Post 23 and the American Legion (both in Lebanon, Pennsylvania) and the Ocean City Elks. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty J. Nicholson of Selbyville; a son, William L. Nicholson and wife, Ida, of Germantown, Maryland; two grandchildren, Olivia M. Guy (husband, Joseph) and Max Nicholson; and a great-grandson, Jackson P. Guy. Donations in his memory may be made to Delaware SPCA, 22918 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown, Delaware 19947. No formal services are scheduled at this time. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.
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Italian Parliament established new rank By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (March 30, 2018) Today, 80 years ago, the Italian Parliament established the rank of “First Marshal of the Empire.” It was only granted to King Victor Emmanuel III and the Prime Minister of Italy, Benito Mussolini. By this act, Mussolini hoped to become, at least, equal with the King regarding authority over the military, as previous to this act, the military owed its sole allegiance to the monarch. In order to placate the king, Mussolini also named him Emperor of Abyssinia. In one fell swoop, Mussolini had raised himself to the same rank, in the armed forces, as the king, who was ostensibly the commanderin-chief. The king threatened to abdi-
cate, and it was only the beginning of strife between the two men. With the conquest of Albania in 1939, the king would be awarded another title: “King of Albania.” When the invasion of Albania began, the king asked Mussolini’s son-in-law, Foreign Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano, “Why risk the venture in order to grab four rocks?” When Mussolini learned of the king’s inquiry, he remarked, “If Hitler had to deal with a nincompoop of a king, he would not have been able to take Austria and Czechoslovakia.” The king’s opinion was that Hitler was a, “...psychophysiological degenerate under the influence of narcotics.” Although during WWII the king remained the titular commander-inchief of the Italian armed forces, in
name, he delegated the military conduct of the war to his prime minister – the other “First Marshal of the Empire.” The king opposed the introduction of the Victor Emmanuel III Nazi salute and the “goose step.” However, when he saw the “goose step” in parades, he admitted that it looked good, leading Mussolini to comment, “My dear solemn idiot, it was precisely with you that I had to argue most in order to introduce it.” Although there were several causes for WWII, at least some of the blame could be laid at the feet of King Victor
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Emmanuel III. At the beginning of WWI, the Kingdom of Italy was allied, by treaty, with the Austro-Hungarian and German Empires. However, when war came, the king decided not to honor his country’s treaty with his two erstwhile allies. Rather, on May 23, 1915, against the wishes of the Italian Parliament, the king executed a declaration of war against his former allies. This had enormous implications for the future of world history. If Italy had honored its obligations under its treaties, and entered the war against France and Great Britain, it would have opened a second front for those two countries. The Austro-Hungarian Navy, together with the Italian Navy, would have been a formidable force in the Mediterranean. It would not have been as easy to bottle up the Imperial and Royal Fleet of Austria-Hungary in the Adriatic Sea. The British would have had to devote more resources to the Mediterranean, and would have had less with which to confront the German High Seas Fleet — possibly resulting in a different outcome at the Battle of Jutland. Also, the German and Austro-Hungarians would not have had to devote the significant resources they did to their Italian front, and would, therefore, have been able to devote more to other fronts. Conversely, the Allies avoided a second front, and consequent drain on their resources, which would have occurred had Italy honored its promise to its allies. By switching sides, the Kingdom of Italy put the Western Allies into a position to win the war and, of course, their victory, and the peace which they imposed on the losers, led directly to the rise of Adolph Hitler and WWII. If the Germans and the AustroHungarians, and the Italians as their allies, had won WWI, no doubt the winners would have wanted something. Germany probably would have wanted some of the French and/or British colonies and islands, such as Martinique and/or Bermuda, which they could use as coaling stations for their navy. The Austro-Hungarians would have looked east for their compensation, to Serbia, and the Russian Empire, where territory was constantly changing hands anyway. The Italians would probably have settled for Tunisia, Malta, French Somalia (present-day Djibouti), free passage through the Suez Canal, and a colony to be named later. But if all of that had happened, Ocean City Today wouldn’t be publishing these articles! During the Great War, the little Italian king endeared himself to his countrymen, and especially to his soldiers, by spending the entire war at the front. A letter from an artillery lieutenant to his family is illustrative: “Yesterday was the happiest and most historic day of my life, for I had
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the good fortune to approach and speak to the king. I saw, too, with what simplicity he sat on the ground amongst us, eating his lunch and sharing his salami and cheese with the soldiers. He graciously gave me a handful of cherries and praised the good marksmanship of my battery.” Although Italy ended the war as one of the victors, it was not satisfied with its spoils. Italy had suffered much during The Great War and the victory of the Royal Italian Army over the Central Powers at the Battle of Vittorio Veneto in 1918 contributed mightily to knocking Austria-Hungary from the war. Italy’s casualties in the Great War
numbered almost 2.2 million, with 600,000 of them fatal. In return, all the kingdom received was the City of Trieste and the 2300 square miles of Trentino, from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The mood of the Italians began to shift from euphoria, following the conquest of Ethiopia and Albania, to one of open hostility when the Allies began bombing their country. When the king toured the damaged areas, his reception was not as it was in the previous war. On July 23, 1943, after the Allies had invaded Sicily and the Red Army had defeated the Wehrmacht at Kursk, the Fascist Grand Council delivered a “no-confidence vote” to
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Mussolini and transferred some of his power back to the Crown. Two days later, Mussolini visited the Royal Palace, where the King said, “My dear Duce, it’s no longer any good. Italy has gone to bits. The soldiers don’t want to fight any more. At this point, you are the most hated man in Italy!” The king then offered his, “protection,” which Mussolini accepted. He was then placed under house arrest. On June 5, 1944, the Italian Capitol was liberated. But by now, the king could see that the Allies were not going to allow him to continue to rule. So, he transferred all his authority (what there was) to his son on June 8, 1944. On May 9, 1946, in a last-ditch
effort to save the monarchy, Victor Emmanuel III abdicated his throne in favor of his son, who became King Umberto II, while his father went to Egypt in exile. Victor Emmanuel III died on Dec. 28, 1947, in Alexandria, Egypt. Next Week: Édouard Deladier Becomes Premier 0f France — Again 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. Mr. Wimbrow can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.
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Thousands of seasonal and full-time positions from 106 employers are waiting to be filled during Ocean City’s 33rd annual job fair on Saturday at the 40th Street convention center inside the upstairs bayfront ballroom, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (March 30, 2018) Thousands of seasonal and full-time positions from 106 employers are waiting to be filled during Ocean City’s 33rd annual job fair on Saturday at the 40th Street convention center inside the upstairs bayfront ballroom, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Anyone looking for a year-round, full-time job – this is definitely a good place to look,” said Lisa Layfield, events director for the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce. “We remind people to come prepared with everything they will need, including a pen, their resume, ID, work permits and references. Dress for success. Employers hire on the spot and I have seen people leave with three or four job offers.” There is no fee for job seekers to attend. Positions will be available in
hospitality, Boardwalk retail, bars, lifeguarding, condominium management, watersports, grocery stores, restaurants, hotels, campgrounds, amusement parks, specialty stores, motels, staffing agencies, the casino, surf shops, maintenance, pool service companies, corrections, police, the marines, the Department of Natural Resources, and Ocean City Transportation and recreation and parks, among others. “Bring anything to secure employment and dress like you are coming to a job interview,” Layfield said. “The staffing agencies hire for all types of work and a variety of employers.” There will also be free industry and job-training seminars, such as alcohol awareness for bartenders and servers. In addition, the Resume Doctors are back and there will be information on obtaining health insurance, seasonal housing and safety in Ocean City. “It is a great opportunity with a variety of employers all in one place,” Layfield said. “Typically, there are 12,000 seasonal positions. A lot of
employers are looking for year-round or long-term employees.” The annual Ocean City Job Fair grows every year and at least 2,500 people are expected on Saturday, Layfield said. LaserTone Business Systems will be back to provide complimentary resume copies for both job seekers and prospective employers. From 1-2 p.m., employers will hold interviews with applicants. “Your skillsets can be anything, [from] someone who has never had a job, to people who have years of experience,” Layfield said. “There is something for everyone.” Prior to the event, job seekers can visit www.oceancity.org and click on the Ocean City Job Fair graphic to find a generic job application. Organizers suggest attendees fill out job applications in advance and make copies when they arrive to make the process run smoother. For more information, call the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce at 410-213-0552, or visit www.oceancity.org.
Can’t escape fun at Puzzle over This
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (March 30, 2018) A zombie carnival, Edgar Allen Poe and an apartment crime scene are few of the escape room options offered at Puzzle over This on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin. “It is a challenge, but it’s also a lot of fun and something different,” owner
Deborah Ennis said. “The main focus is on teamwork. Everyone is looking around and finding evidence. At the end, everyone comes together to make a decision and that is what this is all about.” The interactive game tasks participants with finding clues and solving puzzles to unlock pieces before time runs out. “Instead of just looking for keys to
open locks, there is more thinking and piecing of evidence together,” Ennis said. “Our asylum room [for example] has you solving a science experiment.” Currently, five rooms are open: “Tiki Torture,” “The Im’POE’sible Escape,” “Zombie Carnival,” “Brains vs. Braun” and the apartment crime scene. See THEMED Page 40
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (March 30, 2018) With the Federal Reserve raising interest rates last week by a quarter of a percentage point – and signaling that the central bank is on track to raise rates twice more in 2018 – home buyers should pay close attention to interest rates and how it will affect their purchase power. Mortgage rates are at the highest levels that we’ve seen over the past four years, and while some buyers will not be affected by quarter, half or even a whole point rate increase, first-time buyers should definitely pay close attention. “First-time buyers are typically people with a tighter budget,” said Joseph Kirchner, realtor.com’s senior economist. “They’re looking for homes on the more affordable end of the market, but that is where the lack of homes is most severe … There’s plenty of demand, but people just cannot find a home on the market that meets their needs and they can afford. It’s not a good start for the spring market. The shortage will continue.” Realtor.com offers this example on what an increase in interest rate means to your bottom line: On a $300,000 house with a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and 20 percent down payment, the difference between a 4 percent and 5 percent mortgage rate is $142 a month. Calculated over the life of the loan, that is more than an extra $51,000. Also, housing inventory is tightening up in most areas. This is spurring more competition on listings, and with having to offer more on a home (sometimes in a bidding war), many homebuyers are being priced out of their market. This, coupled with rising interest rates, makes it a harder job to find the right home for the right price for first-time homebuyers. “It’s very clear that too many markets right now are becoming less affordable and desperately need more new listings to calm the speedy price growth,” Lawrence Yun, National Association of Reatlors’ chief economist, said in a statement. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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Owner Deborah Ennis shows off her new business, Puzzle over This, on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin. Five escape-room options are currently offered and more are coming.
Themed escape rooms offered for several skill levels Continued from Page 39 In the ‘Tiki Torture’ room, participants have one hour to explore a Caribbean island looking for a pirate and his treasure. “The tiki room is the easiest and for beginners,” Ennis said. “If you haven’t played before, this one is good to get your feet wet and see what an escape room is all about. It is also good for kids.” Another room for beginners, but may scare younger children, is the zombie carnival room where participants have one hour to escape an amusement park. “It was difficult to design, with the different games you play to find the clues,” Ennis said. “Carnival music plays and there is a clown to give you the ambience of being there.” In the Edgar Allen Poe room, participants must find their way out of a locked prop room before the show starts in an hour. “You don’t need to know his stories, but you will recognize them,” Ennis said. “We also use five of his poems in the room.” Up to 10 players can participate in the apartment crime scene room, which is the second-hardest room to figure out, Ennis said. “It is similar to ‘Clue’ and other escape rooms,” Ennis said. “You collect and unlock all the clues and evidence to determine who did it. The larger rooms have more puzzles to keep everyone entertained.” The most difficult room to figure out at Puzzle over This is the “Brains vs. Braun” rooms, where teams of up to seven race against each other and the clock during an undercover operative mission. “The doors are never locked and each room has at least one camera,” Ennis said. “The game masters keep an eye on See COMING SOON Page 42
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Berlin hospital honors nurses during Certified Nursing Day (March 30, 2018) Atlantic General Hospital celebrated Certified Nurses Day on March 19 by honoring its board certified nurses. The following nurses were recognized for their professionalism, leadership and commitment to excellence in patient care: Emergency Department Judy Cowgar, CEN; Sarah Esh, FNE A/P; Althea Foreman, CCNS, CEN, FNE A/P, APRN-CNS; Christine Freitas, CEN; Alana Long, CEN, CPEN; Shannon Simpson, FNE A/P; Laura Sturla, CEN; Karen Taylor, CEN, CPEN; Andi West McC abe, NE-BC; Nettie Widgeon, FNE A/P; and Lisa Wood, FNE A/P Diabetic Clinic Patti Yocubik, CDE Endoscopy Wendi McDonough, CPAN, CGRN; and Teresa Moore, CNOR ICU Paula Dize, CCRN; Holly Douglas, CCRN; Robin Jarvis-Ganong, CCRN; Nicole Morris, CCRN; and Carol Smith, CCRN Infection Control MaryEllen Beideman, CIC IT Jackie Todd, NE-BC Med Surg Karen Christmas, WCC, OMS; Iris
Hudson, CMS-RN; Cara Mia Sulliv an, CMS-RN; and Mary Williams, CMS-RN Palliative Care Tracey Wooden, CHPN Patient Management Jennifer Cullen, ACM; Donna Elliott, ACM; Charles Gizara, CCM; and Laur een Talbot, CCM, CCDS Pediatrics Teresa Jenkins, CPN Surgical Services Department Moira Horn, CNOR Wound Care Center Brenda Marino, CWCA; and Mary Mullins, WCC, OCN Administration Colleen Wareing, NEA-BC Atlantic General Hospital encourages national board certification for all its nurses. Patients are encouraged to inquire whether there are certified nurses on staff when they visit a hospital or their primary care provider. There are many nursing certification specialties such as medical-surgical, pediatric, pain management, cardiac vascular, oncology, hospice, case management, emergency nursing, critical care and many others. Many nursing certification bodies exist to serve the full range of specialized nursing care offered in the contemporary health care system; See FORTY Page 44
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Coming soon: go ‘Under the Sea’ or escape Egypt Continued from Page 41 what is going on and can help with a clue at any time. They also check off where they are in the game from the control room. Not one group has come in and not asked for a clue yet.” Four additional rooms will be available in the near future, including “Under the Sea” and “Seascape Asylum.” Ennis hopes to have them both open by this weekend. The fire marshal was slated to come on Wednesday afternoon to check out “Seascape Asylum,” which has a 70minute time limit, can accommodate up to 15 players and is difficult to figure out. “It’s really neat and uses more of your cognitive skills,” Ennis said. “There are only six locks and the rest is using your brain to figure out a lot of little tasks.” Under the Sea is designed for children 5-9 years old and an employee will stay in the room at all times. In the near future, Ennis plans on unveiling her biohazard/industrial fallout and attic rooms in addition to three rooms in one: Africa, Egypt and Paris. “There are three rooms in one game and they all have different themes,” Ennis said. “Clues in one room are needed for another room. We make all of our games up ourselves.” Puzzle over This also offers a mobile game, which is 15 minutes long, has a griz-
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A zombie carnival, Edgar Allen Poe and an apartment crime scene are few of the escape room options offered at Puzzle over This on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin. In the zombie carnival room, participants have one hour to escape an amusement park.
zly bear escape theme and can be played at various events throughout the area. “It looks like a log cabin and there is an air horn,” Ennis said. “We also offer 10 percent off any games they play in the future [after participating in the mobile game].” Play the grizzly bear mobile game at Springfest from May 3-6, Relay For Life at Frontier Town on May 11, or during the Wicomico County Fair, Aug. 17-19. “The mobile game is also available for company parties or picnics and fundraisers,” Ennis said. Escape Rooms have been popular for
team-building exercises, special events, birthday parties, youth groups, work events and even bachelorette and bachelor parties. Ennis said Pocomoke High School is renting the space after prom this year. Puzzle over This has a party room that can hold up to 18 people. Ennis discovered escape rooms while on vacation and decided to open one close to home, last November. “A lot of people play these games on their phones and this brings it to life,” Ennis said. By summer, Ennis plans on having an
apparel section with T-shirts, towels and water bottles for sale. In addition, employees take group pictures of participants and post them on Instagram after completing the game. Participants are also encouraged to write on the walls of the bathroom. Visit Puzzle over This in Berlin on Friday or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., or on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Summer hours are daily, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation, call 410-641-0271 or visit www.puzzleoverthis.com.
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Md. DNR reduces minimum size for flounder by half inch By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (March 30, 2018) Just in time for the 2018 fishing season kicking off this Sunday, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has reduced the minimum size for summer flounder from 17 to 16.5 inches. In February, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries commission approved a reduction to the minimum size for flounder, while retaining the previous creel limit of four. Mark Belton, secretary of natural resources, said in a statement the size change would apply to those using commercial hook and line rigs, while the minimum size for flounder caught in Maryland waters with other commercial gear would be 14 inches. The season runs through the end of the year. Nick Clemente, Get Sum Charters owner/operator, is relieved the size limit, which was raised to 17 inches last year, has returned to previous levels. “I’m happy it’s back [because] we threw back a lot of 16.5-inch flounder last year,” he said. “They probably didn’t need to raise it to 17 inches.” Regardless of measurements,
Clemente said most anglers are not going to reel in flounder for a bit. “It’s hard to say when the fish will start biting,” he said. “We won’t see flounders for a few weeks until the water temps warm up.” Most bites don’t occur until waters warm above the mid-50s, Clemente said. “We’re getting … ready now … to have the boats in by April 15,” he said. Last year, milder winter weather resulted in earlier flounder catches, which is less likely during 2018, Clemente said. “It will be a little later this year ... but we’re guessing,” he said. For those looking to reel in flounder in the bay in early April, Clemente recommended fishing the outgoing tide. “The water is warmer,” he said. “On the bay side early on we fish in shallow water of 10 feet or less.” Clemente does not envision the changes to flounder size limits having any significant environmental impact. “Half an inch is not going to affect the stock,” he said. “In 2019, they’ll do another re-assessment and it could change again.”
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Stephen Decatur junior JJ Purnell slides into home during Monday’s game against Northampton in Berlin. Decatur won 12-0 in five innings.
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Stephen Decatur junior Jack Rosenberg fires a pitch during Monday’s competition against Northampton in Berlin. He struck out six in three innings to earn the save.
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Stephen Decatur junior captain Grace Beres watches sophomore Lauren Meadows return the ball at the net during their first doubles match on Tuesday in Berlin. They earned an 8-4 victory over their Pocomoke opponents. Decatur won 5-2 overall.
Decatur tennis teams both log 5-2 wins over Pocomoke By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 30, 2018) The Stephen Decatur boys’ and girls’ tennis teams
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 30, 2018) Despite the cold and windy weather on Monday, the Stephen Decatur baseball team’s bats were hot as the Seahawks cruised to a 12-0 victory over Northampton in Berlin. “They did well. We took some good swings, we put the ball in play, ran the bases well [and] our pitchers threw strikes, so I thought they did a good job,” said Decatur Coach Rich Ferro. “Throwing strikes was huge. I thought the biggest thing was playing defense and pitching.” Decatur put one run on the board in the first inning. The Seahawks led
7-0 in the second inning and 8-0 in the third. By the fourth inning the home team had gained a 12-0 advantage. The game ended in the fifth due to the 10-run slaughter rule. Seniors Ryan Duncan and Tristan McDonough each had two hits and two RBIs. Senior Zachary Pilarski also had two hits. Junior Shea Griffin started on the mound for Decatur and threw two innings. He struck out four, allowed two hits and walked two. Junior Jack Rosenberg pitched three innings and struck out six. Decatur will host the Wicomico Indians at 4 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Coach ‘pleasantly surprised’ by new players’ performance Continued from Page 46 Jonathan Petito won their first and second singles matches, 8-1 and 8-5 respectively. “Trevor and Jonathan showed why they are one and two,” said Decatur Coach Steve Berquist. “They were strong and controlled their matches.” Hayes and Petito teamed up for first doubles and earned an 8-2 victory. Juniors Aaron Campbell and Omar Omar won their second doubles match 8-2. Freshman Colin Porter and junior Kyle Shelton took their third doubles match 8-1. “We came out and played well,” Berquist said. “They played good tennis. The time they spent in the cold and wind the last few weeks, today was a nice break. They took advantage and they enjoyed themselves. They were having fun out there.” Berquist said the new players looked confident during their varsity tennis debut. “I was pleasantly surprised. The four new kids played well,” he said. “It was really encouraging to see, and fun.”
Coach Jamie Greenwood thought the Lady Seahawks played OK, but made some mental errors. “We made a lot of unforced errors. We hit long or into the net and just the fundamental things, really,” he said. Senior captain Jessie Lupiwok and sophomore Sarah Haskell won their third and fourth singles matches, 8-1 and 8-0, respectively. Junior captain Grace Beres and sophomore Laura Meadows earned an 8-4 victory at first doubles. Seniors Delaney Sites and Amelia Nickell outscored their second doubles opponent 8-4. Junior Abby Crisanti and senior Fallon Brown came out on top 8-2 at third doubles. “I think doubles went better than singles. They just played better together than as singles,” Greenwood said. “We made a lot of careless errors individually, where they can pick each other up and there’s a safety net there with doubles.” Decatur will take a trip to Salisbury to play the James M. Bennett Clippers on Tuesday at 4 p.m.
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WP girls’ lacrosse team tops Gunston, 15-3 By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 30, 2018) The Worcester Prep girls’ lacrosse team won its season opener on the road, 15-3, over the Gunston Day Herons on Tuesday in Centreville. “We were working to fix some mistakes [made during the March 14 scrimmage against Queen Anne’s] and we achieved that,” said Prep Coach Brooke Hahn. “We had strong ball movement on attack and smooth transitions through the midfield. De-
fense was communicating really well.” One of the biggest things the Mallards needed to improve upon after the Queen Anne’s scrimmage was ground balls. “We won a lot of the 50/50 balls [during the Gunston Brooke Hahn game],” she said. The Mallards led 10-2 at halftime on Tuesday. Nine players scored
goals for Worcester. Senior Cameron Langeler led the Mallards with three goals. Sophomore Madison VanOrden, juniors Delaney Abercrombie, a team captain, and Gracie Gardner, and senior Marissa Grosso scored two goals apiece. Senior captain Reese Gittelman and sophomores Abbi Nechay, Quinn McColgan and Carly Hoffman, a team captain, netted one goal each. Abercrombie, Nechay and Gittelman each had an assist.
Hoffman won six draws and Abercrombie controlled five. They each picked up three ground balls apiece. Senior captain Sophia Bandorick stopped six Gunston shots in goal for Worcester. Despite having nine days off from playing because of spring break, and only one practice before Tuesday’s game, Hahn said the Mallards looked confident on the field. The Mallards will host the Salisbury School Dragons on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Berlin.
WP boys’ lacrosse squad earns 15-4 victory By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 30, 2018) The Worcester Prep boys’ lacrosse team opened its season on the road Tuesday with a 15-4 victory over the Gunston Day Herons in Centreville. “We played very well after 10 days off [for spring break],” said Prep Coach Kevin Gates. “I was happy with the first game.” The Mallards led 2-1 at the end of
the first quarter and 10-1 at halftime. “We weren’t finishing in the first quarter. In the second quarter we started putting away our shots,” Gates said. Worcester scored Kevin Gates twice in the third quarter to pull ahead 13-1.
Senior captain Tucker Brown tallied four goals and four assists. Senior captain Sam Cantello chipped in with three goals and three assists. Junior Alec Dembeck added two goals and an assist. Junior Owen Tunis had two assists. Senior captain Jack Fager played in goal during the first half and recorded two saves. Freshman Hunter Gentry took over for the second half and stopped six shots.
Winning face-offs was key for Worcester. Sophomore Sam Tinkler won 10 of 15 and freshman John Arrington was 4-for-8. “Defensively, we played well,” Gates said. “We knew they were going to play zone on us. We moved the ball well on offense. We had 10 assisted goals out of 15.” Worcester will host Caesar Rodney on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Berlin.
SD boys’ lax team takes down Easton, 15-7 By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 30, 2018) The Stephen Decatur boys’ lacrosse team scored a 157 victory over the Easton Warriors, in Easton, on Tuesday. “I was very happy with how we played,” said Decatur Coach Scott Lathroum. “We were good on ground balls [and] our transition was good. We were getting the ball up the field fast and scoring.
“Let’s push the ball, let’s go. That’s the way we’re playing,” he continued. “It’s fun to watch.” Eight Seahawks scored and 11 of the goals were assisted. Senior captain Charlie Coates had Scott Lathroum three goals and three assists. Senior Collin Eichelberger, a team captain, con-
tributed four goals and two assists. Junior Chase Porter netted two goals and had an assist and senior Dominic Klebe tallied two goals. Senior Parker Wheeler (two assists) and juniors Kevin Beck, Jack Remmell and Xan Johnston scored one goal each. Lathroum said the Seahawks dominated the face-offs. “We won like the first six or seven. Face-offs is where it all starts,” Lath-
roum said. “The guys on the wings – long pole and short stick [midfielders] – did a good job too.” Eichelberger won nine of the faceoffs (over 50 percent) he took. Junior goalie Pasquale Dascoli stopped seven Easton shots. In front of him, Lathroum said “the defense as a unit played well.” Decatur’s next game is Wednesday, April 11 at 4 p.m. in Berlin against the Kent County Trojans.
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Decatur softball team wins ‘18 opener, 10-0 By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 30, 2018) The Stephen Decatur softball team kicked off the season with a 10-0 victory over Northampton on Monday in Berlin. “Overall, I think the girls played well,” said Decatur Assistant Coach Cheryl Harte. “Their attitudes and spirits were up the entire game, which is something we have struggled with in the past.” Freshman Katie Wrench’s RBI sacrifice bunt in the first inning put
the Lady Seahawks on the scoreboard. They scored two runs in the first, one in the second and five in the third. Decatur added two in the fifth to end the game in a 10-run slaughter rule. Cheryl Harte “I was pleased with their hitting overall. Our girls worked hard on our offensive game during the offseason and it really showed,” Harte said. “I was
also happy with our pitcher/catcher duo. They [worked] so well together.” Junior Alexis Black pitched all five innings for Decatur. She struck out nine, walked three and allowed two hits. At bat, Black went 2-for-4, scored once, had one RBI and stole two bases. Leadoff hitter, sophomore Sierra Eisemann, went 2-for-3 with a walk. She scored three times, had one RBI and stole three bases. Senior captain Emma HamiltonBlackford went 3-for-4. She scored
twice, tallied two RBIs and three stolen bases. “A slaughter is probably one of the best ways to start the season,” Harte said. “A lot of times during games like that, you’ll see players not paying attention or goofing off because [they] are up by so much, but our girls stayed in the game and focused the entire game. I hope they can take that intensity through the rest of the season.” Decatur will host the Wicomico Indians at 4 p.m. on Tuesday.
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White Marlin Open returns to OC, Aug. 6-10 Tournament this yr. expects to award $5 million in total prizes; new tuna entry level (March 30, 2018) The White Marlin Open, an offshore billfish tournament held in Ocean City, recently announced plans for its upcoming 45th annual tournament to be held Aug. 6-10. The tournament, which has awarded more than $63 million in prizes to date, expects to give out more than $5 million to this year’s winners. Prizes are awarded for catches of white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, dolphin, and shark, as well as most release points by boat and daily catches of wahoo, tuna and dolphin. New Tuna Entry Level A new addition to the 2018 tournament is an added level to the tuna cat-
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Additionally, smaller boats may compete against the whole fleet or enter categories limited to boats under 40 feet. “We’re excited to make our 45th year one for the record books,” said Madelyne Rowan, tournament director. “With more prize money than ever before, new fishing categories and options for both large and small vessels, we’re expecting this year’s payout to be our biggest ever.” In addition to tournament participants, the White Marlin Open draws thousands of families who schedule their vacations around “Tournament Week” in Ocean City. Spectators are welcome to view the weigh-ins free of charge at the official scale at Harbour Island on 14th Street each day from 49:15 p.m. The White Marlin Open 2018 tournament is presented by Quiet Storm. Platinum sponsors include Rick Bogert Marine Art and Park Place Jewelers. Diamond sponsors include Pelagic, Salt Life and Casino at Ocean Downs. Gold sponsors are Miller Lite, Okiaya, Sunset Marina, Casa Vieja Lodge, HUK, Chantilly Air, Viking, Clarion Resort, Garmin, Bertram, Mid Shore Electronics, Costa, Los Cabos Billfish Tournament, and Jersey Marine.
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Executive Women’s Golf Association kick-off Eastern Shore Chapter will have annual event at Bear Trap Dunes in Ocean View (March 30, 2018) The Executive Women’s Golf Association Eastern Shore Chapter will present its 22nd annual kick-off event at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course in Ocean View, Delaware, Sunday, April 15. “This is the first time we have held our kick-off event at Bear Trap Dunes. This is due to the growth of our membership from the lower Delaware area which we expect will continue to grow,” said Lorri Urban, president of the Eastern Shore Chapter. “All women throughout the Delmarva area are invited and encouraged to attend. “If you want to learn how to play
this game and have never even picked up a club, come to this event. There will be a two-hour clinic taught by the pros at Bear Trap,” she continued. “They will guide and teach you the basics of the game.” This event is ESC’s most successful recruiting event of the year. New members can join on April 15 and take advantage of a $20 discount off the annual Classic EWGA Membership fee. Additionally, anyone who joins the day of the Kick-Off will be entered into a drawing for a free Classic Membership for 2018. Registration will open at 11 a.m. EWGA Sponsors’ Marketplace will be open from 11 a.m. to noon. Lunch will be served in the Dunes Room at 12:15 p.m. There will be an optional nine-hole
scramble and a two-hour clinic. Both will begin at 2 p.m. Lunch and nine-hole Scramble costs $62. The lunch and 2-Hour Clinic costs $60. For lunch only the cost is $29. Price includes gratuity and non-alcoholic drinks. The EWGA Eastern Shore chapter has 11 leagues throughout the Maryland/Delaware area, offering something for everyone – for the brand-new golfer to intermediate to advanced – there is a league to meet all needs. In addition to leagues, the ESC offers other events as well: • Nibbles and Knowledge - Learn the Rules and Etiquette of the Game • Nine-Hole Socials on Wednesdays Every Month • New Member Orientation, Golf and Dinner • Pink Ball Event held the first
Sachs named director of OC camp
(March 30, 2018) Ocean City Recreation and Parks recently announced Salisbury University’s men’s basketball coach Andrew Sachs would be this summer’s co-recreational basketball camp director. “I am very excited to be directing the Ocean City Rec Basketball Camp,” Sachs said. “This camp was started when I was an assistant with Coach Ward Lambert, so to be back directing the camp is an honor and privilege.” Sachs has worked more than 130 weeks of basketball camp over his coaching career and has directed camps for over a decade. “My staff and players will bring our championship-winning drills to the camp and create an atmosphere that will make it fun and memorable for all of our campers, and give them the drills that will help make them better basketball players,” he said.
Sachs led the Sea Gulls to two NCAA tournaments, the only coach in program history to do so in his first two years on the bench, and one of just two head coaches in SU history to lead the program to the big dance in two seasons during their tenure. Andrew Sachs A Salisbury alumnus, Sachs spent the previous six seasons prior to coming back to Salisbury as the head men’s basketball coach and head men’s tennis coach at Bethany (West Virginia) College. At Bethany, Sachs led the Bisons to a 117-49 overall record and the team qualified for the postseason every year, including consecutive Presidents’ Athletic Conference tournament championships and NCAA tournament appearances in
2011 and 2012. Prior to Bethany, Sachs spent five seasons at The College of The Holy Cross as the top assistant for Ralph Willard. At Holy Cross, Sachs helped produce a 12-win turnaround during his first year. The Crusaders finished that season with 25 wins, including a 16-game winning streak — the second longest in program history. Overall, in his 27 years of coaching at the college level, Sachs has coached 46 all-league players, 12 of whom were the conference Player of the Year, 11 AllAmericans, and 12 players who have continued their careers professionally overseas. For more information on Ocean City Recreation & Parks summer camps and/or to register, visit www.OCsportscamps.com.
week of August – Proceeds benefit Breast Cancer Programs • Pink Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament to be held on Oct. 19 - Proceeds benefit Breast Cancer Programs EWGA/ESC was formed in 1996 with 35 members and has grown to over 325 members. The Eastern Shore Chapter offers women the opportunity to learn the game of golf in a woman-friendly environment with golf clinics, organized events, leagues with all levels of play, championship golf, business networking, golf tournaments, mentoring, discounts at several golf courses local and nationwide and social gatherings throughout the year. For more information on the Eastern Shore Chapter of EWGA, visit www.ewgaeasternshore.com.
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After school sports registration now open (March 30, 2018) Registration is now open for the Worcester County Recreation and Parks After School Sports programs for youth this spring. The sports lineup guaranteed to get youth active and engage in team-building activities includes field hockey, tennis and dodgeball. After School Field Hockey is open to grades kindergarten through eighth and will take place on Thursdays, April 5May 10. Children will learn basic field hockey skills and fundamentals in a safe and fun
environment and then strengthen those abilities through drills and modified game play. The registration deadline is Friday, March 30. For more information, contact Program Manager Trudy Porch at 410-632-2144, ext. 2520 or tporch@co.worcester.md.us. After School Tennis is open to kindergarten to eighth grade on Mondays, April 16-May 21. Children will learn the tennis fundamentals needed to practice and grow in the game. The registration deadline is Thurs-
day, April 5. For more information, contact Program Manager Kelly Buchanan at 410-632-2144, ext. 2503 or kbuchanan@co.worcester.md.us. After School Dodgeball is open to middle school students, grades 4-8 on Tuesdays, April 3-May 8. Children will participate in friendly competition, while they enjoy both traditional and modified versions of the classic dodgeball game. For more information, contact Program Manager Myro Small at 410-6322144, ext. 2512 or msmall@co.worcester.md.us.
All after school sports programs will take place at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on their respective days. Transportation will be provided for children from Snow Hill Elementary School and Snow Hill Middle School. Parents and guardians will need to pick up their children from the WCRC. The cost for each program is $30 per person and $25 for each additional child. For more information about other WCRP programs, visit www.WorcesterRecAndParks.org.
Morning fitness classes in Snow Hill Evening classes will
(March 30, 2018) Start the day with morning fitness classes at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill this spring. Early Bird Morning Fitness is a group class designed for those ages 45 and older to increase activity and fitness. This class will involve walking, strength training and flexibility, and coordination exercises. Classes will take place Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-9:40 a.m. April 2-June 22. For more information, contact Program Manager and Instructor Myro Small at
410-632-2144, ext. 2512 or msmall@co.worecster.md.us. Stretching, Flexibility and Range of Motion is a wholebody program for ages 18 and older, with a focus on improving flexibility, mobility and range of motion in every joint in the body. This class will take place in a quiet, and low impact setting on Mondays and Wednesdays, April 2-June 20 from 10-11 a.m. Tai Chi is designed to improve overall health. Participants ages 45 years and older will feel stress relief and aid to arthritis pain with Tai Chi.
Classes will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 3-June 21, from 10-11 a.m. For more info about Stretching, Flexibility and Range of Motion or Tai Chi, contact Program Manager and Instructor Mike Hedlesky at 410-632-2144, ext. 2509 or mhedlesky@co.worecster.md.us. The cost for each 12-week program is $40. For more information about Worcester County Recreation and Parks programs, visit www.WorcesterRecAndParks.org. Click the links to follow WCRP on social media.
run May 14 to June 20 (March 30, 2018) Evening adult fitness classes will occur at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill this spring. Core Training will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30-6:30 p.m. from April 2-May 9. For more information, contact Program Manager Myro Small at 410-632-2144, ext. 2512 or msmall@co.worecster.md.us. Circuit Conditioning is a training program that divides
participants into stations consisting of a different exercise to complete a full body workout. This program, which allows participants to keep their own pace, while working out in a group setting, will take place Monday and Wednesday evenings from May 14-June 20 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Contact Mike Hedlesky at 410-632-2144 ext.2509 or mhedlesky@co.worecster.md.us. The cost for each program is $20.
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Easter activities in Ocean City, OP Berlin, Pocomoke
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (March 30, 2018) Families can enjoy an abundance of Easter activities all weekend long in Ocean City and the surrounding areas. Here are many of the events taking place: OCEAN CITY: • Celebrate Good Friday with a Cross Walk on the Ocean City Boardwalk, Friday, March 30, at noon. Participants will meet at the Son’Spot on Worcester Street and walk along the Boardwalk to Fourth Street. The group will carry a cross, sing songs and hymns and stop periodically for brief devotions on the cross. Immediately following, a light lunch and refreshments will be provided at Atlantic United Methodist Church on the corner of Fourth Street and Baltimore Ave. The Ocean City Christian Ministers Association hosts the Cross Walk and it will take place rain or shine. For more information, call 410-289-6573. • Check out Ocean City’s 19th annual Easter Art, Craft and Kids Fun Fair on Friday and Saturday, March 30-31, with more than 15 Easter egg hunts, musical chairs, hula hoop and limbo contests, in addition to a number of other activities at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street. The event begins at 10 a.m. and will continue until 5 p.m. both days with Beanie the Easter Bunny kicking off the festivities each morning. There will be jelly bean guessing contests, coloring tables, egg spoon races, fastest dresser relays, balloon games and appearances by Sponge Bob. On both days, John Donaldson will perform Magic n’ Fun at noon, followed by a 2 p.m. juggling act from Cascading Carlos, who will also be on hand to teach juggling lessons. For adults, more than 70 vendors will be featured in the art and craft show offering a wide variety of unique gifts and creative accessories including jewelry, art, décor, toys, and florals. There will also be door prizes. Admission costs is $4 for adults and $3 for children ages 4-18, and includes most activities. Children ages 3 and under, and members of the military, police or fire department are free with an ID. Seniors (60 and older) pay $3. There will also be pay-as-you-go activities, including sand art, face painting, hair wraps, temporary tattoos, figurine painting, make-your-own crafts, a duck pond, photos with the Easter bunny, moon bounces, an obstacle course, swings, a rock climbing
Children hunt for Easter eggs concealing goodies during Ocean City’s annual Easter Art, Craft and Kids Fun Fair last year at the convention center on 40th Street.
wall and a shark slide. Visit www.oceanpromotions.info/ events/easter-arts-crafts-and-kidsfair/ for a full list of events and times, and participating vendors. • The Hippity Hoppity Hayride with the Easter Bunny returns to the inlet on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Boardwalk. The horse-drawn hayride leaves from the inlet lot near Thrasher’s fries and travels around the pier to North Division Street and back. The cost is $10 per person and children 3 and under ride free. For more information or to make reservations, call 443-783-1409. • Ocean City Recreation and Parks and the Worcester County Health Department are teaming up to sponsor a free one-mile “Every Bunny Walk” at Northside Park on Saturday, March 31. Registration will take place at 10:30 a.m. before the walk starts a half hour later led by the Easter Bunny. After the walk, participants can check out a few vendors who are slated to provide information on health. Pre-registration is encouraged for the “Every Bunny Walk.” For more information or to register, call 410-6320056 or email regina.mason@ maryland.gov for a registration form. • Peter Cotton Tail makes his annual visit to Northside Park Saturday, March 31, during Ocean City Recreation and Park’s annual Easter Bunny Fun Shop from 1-3 p.m. The event on 125th Street is sponsored by the Ocean City Recreation
Ocean City resident Alsu Galimova, right, gets instructions before her children begin decorating eggs last year during the Easter Bunny Fun Shop at Northside Park on 125th Street.
Boosters and includes an egg hunt, arts and crafts, face painting, temporary tattoos, the chance to dye Easter eggs, and nearly a dozen carnival games such as a lollipop tree, pin-the-tail-on-thebunny, a duck pond, Easter egg ring toss, bunny putt-putt, bean-in-a-basket, bunny hoops, a jelly bean guessing contest and bunny darts. In addition, refreshments, visits from the Easter Bunny and new this year, Magician Tom Foolery, captivates audiences courtesy of Dickens Parlour Theatre, closes out the festivities for children 2-10 years old and their families.
Ocean City residents pay $6 and non-residents $8 per child to enter the Fun Shop. Everyone must pre-register and space is limited. Register in person at the Northside Park Recreation Complex on 125th Street or online at http://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/recreation-parks/. For more information, call Ocean City Recreation and Parks at 410-2500125. • The Ocean City Christian Ministers Association will host a community Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 1 from 6-7 a.m. on the Boardwalk See EASTER Page 54
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Easter egg hunts, contests and games on tap Continued from Page 53 at North Division Street. Everyone is welcome to attend. Ministers and musicians from several Ocean City churches will participate in the service that combines preaching and singing. Bleachers and chairs will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket. If it rains, the sunrise service will take place in the Atlantic United Methodist Church on the corner of Fourth Street and Baltimore Ave. Call 410-289-6573 for more information. OCEAN PINES: •The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will present its annual Easter and Spring Celebration Saturday, March 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in White Horse Park, 235 Ocean Parkway. “Bring your festive basket and get
ready to scout the field for lots of colorful eggs,” Ocean Pines Marketing and Public Relations Director Denise Sawyer stated in a release. “This event is free and open to the public.” There will be many activities for children including egg hunts, carnival games, moon bounces, face painting, pony rides, arts and crafts and photos with the Easter Bunny. The egg hunts are for children up to age 10. There are designated times for each age group. The egg hunt at 11:30 a.m. will be for little ones age 2 and under; noon is for youngsters ages 3-4; 1 p.m. will be for ages 5-7; and 1:30 p.m. is for children ages 8-10. An Easter bonnet parade and contest open to children 10 and younger will begin at 12:30 p.m. In addition, the Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines and Ocean City will be
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selling hot dogs, snacks, cupcakes and drinks. In conjunction with the Easter celebration on Saturday, the Ocean Pines Farmers and Artisans Market will have extended hours from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at White Horse Park with seasonal produce, baked goods, floral arrangements, eggs, seafood, meat, pet treats and bath products. Easter candy donations and volunteers are still needed. For more information or to volunteer at the Easter and Spring Celebration, call the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-6417052. BERLIN: • The Berlin Chamber of Commerce will host its 23rd annual Spring Celebration on Saturday, March 31, on Main Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A pancake breakfast with Peter Rabbit at Rayne’s Reef restaurant will kick off festivities. There are 8:30, 9:15 or 10:30 a.m. seatings available. A reservation is required and can be made by calling 410-641-4775. The cost is $8 for adults and $6 for children. An Easter egg hunt sponsored by On What Grounds begins at 1 p.m. on the corner of Washington and West streets in addition to free pony rides on Commerce Street from 1-3 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring
an Easter basket to collect their eggs. There will be an Easter bonnet parade kicking off at 3 p.m. outside of Worcester Youth and Family. Easter baskets created by On What Grounds will be give out for prizes in five categories: greenest, coolest, most creative, best Mad Hatter and best Easter bonnet. There will also be games, crafts, face painting, a moon bounce, live music, a petting zoo, food and a Cupcake Walk. For more information, contact the chamber at 410-641-4775 or chamberinfo@berlinchamber.org. POCOMOKE: • Community clergy will have a Good Friday service today, March 30 at noon. It will be at Pitts Creek Presbyterian Church at 208 Market Street in Pocomoke. For more information, call 410-9572383. • Salem United Methodist Church will have an Ecumenical Easter sunrise service on the Pocomoke River, Sunday, April 1, starting at 6:35 a.m. on the dock directly behind the church. Pastor Brian Albert will speak and Salem Brass will provide special music during the service. Attendees should dress warmly and bring their own lawn chair. Following the service, breakfast will be served at the church. Call 410-9570991 for more information.
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Close to 40 local high school students and members of The Worcester County Young Democrats joined thousands of others at the March for Our Lives demonstration in Washington D.C. Saturday, March 24.
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (March 30, 2018) Close to 40 local high school students and members of The Worcester County Young Democrats joined thousands of others at the March for Our Lives demonstration in Washington D.C. Saturday, March 24. To pay for a coach bus trip to the march, students raised more than $2,000 on a Go Fund Me page. “Going to the march put into perspective that we are not the only ones who feel this way and want change to happen,” said Isabel Emond, a junior at Stephen Decatur High School and president of The Worcester County Young Democrats organization. “Everyone left feeling hopeful and glad students got to go and see it.” Emond enjoyed being in the presence of others who have similar mindsets, demonstrated peacefully and want to see change. “Hearing the students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas was a oncein-a-lifetime thing and it was very empowering hearing them speak,” Emond said. “We really wanted Worcester County represented. This is something every student is very passionate about right now. We want to feel safe at school and not be afraid to go to a park or a museum or a concert. It needs to happen now.” The March for Our Lives movement was created by students across the United States following last month’s mass shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The organization’s position is that students are refusing to risk their lives waiting for the government to act to protect schools from these kinds of attacks. “When the Bill of Rights were writ-
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For the second year, seventh grade students at Stephen Decatur Middle School are raising money to help build clean water wells in South Sudan.
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (March 30, 2018) For the second year, seventh grade students at Stephen Decatur Middle School are raising money to help build clean water wells in South Sudan. “These kids had no idea,” said Michelle Hammond, a seventh grade teacher at Stephen Decatur Middle
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ness and show empathy for the struggles people face in South Sudan every day. “We have stepped it up this year,” Hammond said. “The kids created flags. There [are] a lot more flags and kids carrying water.” The symbolic charity walk took place in a field outside the school with seventh graders and some eighth graders carrySee STUDENTS Page 57
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Students, staff raising funds to help construct water well Continued from Page 56 ing jugs of water including one that explained how it holds 2.5 gallons and weighs about 20 pounds. Girls in South Sudan carry twice that amount of weight for hours at a time. Wendy Ramos, 13, said the initiative was important because the money raised goes to people who do not have clean water in addition to building infrastructure such as hospitals. “Every day, people in Africa are drinking dirty water and they can get deadly diseases,” said Emma Coyman, 12. “A lot of people die each day.” Paige Wisniewski, 13, talked about those in South Sudan who contracted Guinea worm disease from drinking contaminated water and the miles young girls have to walk for a resource taken for granted every day. “We go to our house and get a bottle of water,” said Maya Sbih, 12. “In South Sudan, they walk for miles to drink from a muddy pond.” Cecilia Uebel, 12, also mentioned how the women of South Sudan “walk over four miles” for water when we are fortunate to have it right in front of us. “This is an opportunity to give back,” Uebel said. In 2017, 320 teenagers and teachers helped raise almost $9,000 to help build a well. “Each well costs $15,000 and we are trying to earn the difference to finish the well,” Hammond said. “Four teachers are collecting money. We needed to raise $6,200 and I think we already surpassed it.” The inspiration came after reading the novel, “A Long Walk to Water,” by Linda Sue Park and learning about Salva Dut, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, and his clean water well initiative. “We have heard from parents that their children never appreciated what they had and this project has helped
them to develop empathy,” Hammond said. “We are so proud of the kids. They are realizing it’s not all about them and there are people in this world not as fortunate.” Dut was displaced and orphaned along with thousands of other boys during the civil war in South Sudan, which took place from 1983 to 2005. His historic story is profiled in “A Long Walk to Water.” After relocating to the United States in 1996, Dut founded the nonprofit organization, Water for South Sudan, in 2003, which provides access to fresh water and hygiene education in remote villages of his native land. He is a dual citizen of America and South Sudan, but spends most of the year in Africa overseeing Water for South Sudan drilling operations. “Anyone can use the wells and it keeps neighboring tribes from fighting over water,” Hammond said. To date, Dut has helped fund more than 300 fresh water wells in South Sudan, which gives a quarter of a million people access to safe water, Hammond said. “If the wells are maintained, they are designed to last 50 years,” Hammond said. “It has been a hard year with the school shootings and this is something that makes kids feel like they are bringing some good back into the world.” On March 5, a few teachers were guest bartenders at Burley Oak and raised more than $500 toward the cause. In addition, the water fountains at the middle school in Berlin have short walk to water signs to remind students about the fundraiser and struggles of those living in South Sudan. The country has been in a bitter ethnic war since December 2013 causing rampant famine, among many other See GOAL Page 59
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Johnny’s Pizza employees, from left, TJ DeRosa, Mary Pat Doory and Jeff Willey, pose for a photo at the establishment on 56th Street, Saturday afternoon.
Employees Kellie Quinn and Chris Moore smile for a photo at Johnny’s Pizza on 56th Street, Sunday afternoon.
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Kevin and Suzanne Hickey, of Kensington, Maryland, join bartender Steve “COTU” Brophy for a photo at Johnny’s Pizza on 56th Street, Sunday evening.
During Harborside Bar and Grill’s 25th anniversary party on Sunday, from left, Gordon Bramble, Kelli and Mark Vindivich and Joy Bramble, all of Ocean City, gather for a photo in West Ocean City.
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Jan Busanic and Chino Rankin, of Ocean Pines, enjoy Orange Crushes during Harborside Bar and Grill’s 25th anniversary party on Sunday afternoon in West Ocean City.
Friends, from left, Connie Hall, Jo West and Jackie Sarbu, of West Ocean City, attend Harborside Bar and Grill’s 25th anniversary party on Sunday afternoon in West Ocean City.
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Goal for SDMS to collect $15,000 and sponsor well Continued from Page 57 atrocities. More than half of South Sudan’s population could be facing a famine by May, which was a threat to the country around this time last year as well. South Sudan also lacks basic infrastructure and paved roads. As of Wednesday morning, Stephen Decatur Middle School had raised more than $10,000. It costs $15,000 to sponsor an entire well, which can serve thousands of people with no clean water, Hammond said. “It is really cool we started it and now are finishing it,” Hammond said. “It is a huge project. So many businesses and families have made donations.” If students raise the $15,000 to build a well, the nonprofit can construct an entire well and “Stephen Decatur Middle School” will be inscribed into the concrete, Hammond said. “They take a picture with the flag and inscribed well [in South Sudan],” she said. In addition, raising funds could earn the school a visit from Dut or a Skype call from him or Park. “Last year, a school raised $15,000,” Hammond said. “There are over 200 schools in it this year.” To donate, contact Hammond at mmhammond@mail.worcester.k12.md. us. The deadline to make a donation is April 3. For more information on Dut and his cause or to donate, visit www.waterforsouthsudan.org. Donations can also be mailed to Stephen Decatur Middle School at 9815 Seahawk Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811.
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Ellen Smith and Scotty Brittingham, of Salisbury, hang out during Harborside Bar and Grill’s 25th anniversary party on Sunday afternoon in West Ocean City.
Lindsey and Dave Crawford, of Fenwick Island, Delaware, enjoy a couple of Orange Crushes at Harborside Bar and Grill in West Ocean City for the establishment’s 25th anniversary party, held Sunday afternoon.
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‘Algonquest’ in Pocomoke and Ocean City successful
By Josh Davis Associate Editor (March 30, 2018) Organizer Tres Denk said the first “Algonquest” event in Pocomoke City and Ocean City last weekend was a success. The bicycling experience included a Friday night ride and Saturday daytime race along the Algonquin Trail in the Pocomoke Forest, and a Sunday morning event on the Ocean City Boardwalk. “We ended up with 13 riders starting the race [Saturday] and two disqualifications,” said Denk, a member of the Eastern Shore chapter of the International Mountain Bicycling Association. “Only one person made it halfway and he was under 18, so that was extremely impressive. He vowed to complete it next year.” Denk said the top finisher was Dave McCloy of Wooden Wheels Service Repair in Newark, Delaware. McCloy completed the trek in 1:49:07. Additional competitors in the expert class included Chris Davis (2:01:29), Josh King (3:24:06) and Ryder Ridout (did not finish). Don Daquila had the best time in the 19-35 division (3:24:06), Alex McRae won among 36-50 year olds (2:12:41), and Michael Morris won among those 51 and older (1:54:08). Denk said all the competitors en-
joyed the race. “Every volunteer brought their ‘A’ game,” Denk said. “No one got lost and sometimes, with really long races, that’s a complaint of the racers. My biggest goal was that they were well looked after.” He said “a huge turnout of volunteers” boosted the event on the Boardwalk. The Sunday happening included demonstrations by Beach 2 Bay Bicycling and geocaching lessons provided by volunteers from the Boy Scouts. “We also do a bicycle scholarship program where we let people use our bikes until they grow out of them, so a young lady got her first mountain bike,” Denk said. “Even though we didn’t have any women start in the women’s classes, we had a young lady start riding her first mountain bike.” Because the first event went well, Denk said he wants to make it an annual occurrence. “Everybody got a trophy to take back and share with their club, so if each one of those guys brings one guy [next year] I’ll have close to 30 racers, which is sufficient for me to want to do it again,” he said. “And all my volunteers want to do it again.” For more information, visit www.facebook.com/easternshoreimba.
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OC FESTIVAL (Top) Jerry and Elizabeth Kuczinski, of Berlin, and John and Kathy Pullman, of Millsboro, Delaware (below), enjoy lunch during the eighth annual St. Joseph’s Festival, inside St. Andrew’s Hall on Sinepuxent Avenue at 144th Street last Saturday afternoon.
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Contrary to popular belief, macarons not hard to make By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (March 30, 2018) Another birthday has come and gone. I would be telling a fib if I said I relish the thought of adding another year to my repertoire of adulthood. That being said, there is a sense of sweetness in knowing that wisdom flavors the recipe of maturity. I recently took a class, Fabulous French Pastries, at Wor-Wic Community College, taught by John Delvecchio. Delvecchio is a fantastic pastry chef and I have been wanting to study with him for some time. The class was outstanding and I highly recommend it if desserts tickle your fancy. In two (three-hour sessions), we not only prepared but learned the intricacies of whipped cream, pastry cream, crème brulee, buttercream frosting, pate choux, chocolate ganache, eclairs and macarons. It takes years of experience to know the art of baking and hands-on experience can be the best teacher. As a result of my latest tutorship, I would like to focus this week’s article on macarons. These vibrant cookies are gorgeous indeed and make a stunning presentation. The contrast between their crisp shells and soft fillings make them a perfect way to satisfy even the most discerning palettes. Contrary to popular belief, they are not difficult to make as long as one has an understanding of the science that supports their success. Before we get started, let us clear up a misconception. Macaron is not the same thing as a macaroon. Macaron, pronounced mah-kah-rohn, is a Persian pleasure; where, macaroon, pronounced, mah-kah-ROON, is an American unleavened cookie made with sweetened coconut flakes. If you have noticed that there is no syllable emphasized in macaron, you are correct. Now that clarity has been blended into the introduction, we can focus on the principals of macarons. Many chefs prefer the piped shells to rest at room temperature before baking which allows a “skin” to be formed. Once you can gently press your finger against the piped macaron with no dough sticking to your finger, the skin has been properly formed and the macarons are ready to go into the oven. This step is key to the texture of the famous cookie. Almond flour, powdered sugar, granulated sugar, egg whites and cream of tartar are the main components of macarons. However, “aged” egg whites are preferred over newer egg whites. According to Les Petit Macarons,
aged eggs have a more concentrated protein structure that works best for forming a meringue. It is these subtle details that distinguish perfection to the fullest degree. A major appeal of macarons is their colorful appearance; colorings exist in liquid, gel, paste, or powder. It is best to add colorings when the batter is almost thoroughly mixed. If you add the food coloring too early, the air you are whisking into the batter will lighten the color. Precision is critical in baking and measuring dry ingredients is no exception. How one packs dry ingredients into the measuring cups is just one example of how the amounts can vary. The solution is simple, weigh all dry ingredients. No fat should ever come in contact with whipped egg whites. After you have washed the equipment used for whipping egg whites, squeeze a small amount of lemon juice onto a paper towel and whip the inside of the whipping bowl as an extra precaution. In addition, handle the whisk by the base, the slightest bit of fat will ruin whipped egg whites. Folding dry ingredients into the meringue is the key to obtaining the right structure for macarons. Unlike most cakes batters which instruct you to fold until just combined, you need to mix the ingredients of macarons until the batter is able to drip down from the spatula. This can take some time, so occasional testing is suggested. Parchment paper verses silicone mats depends on personal preference. You can use parchment paper and obtain great macarons, but the paper will flap around in a convection oven. To avoid this problem, simply pipe a dab of batter under each of the four corners of the parchment paper and lightly press; this will hold it in place. Advancement of cooking cannot occur if one does not step out of their comfort zone. Macarons are not only delicious but make an impressive dessert tray. This is a great opportunity to experiment with the colors of spring. Remember, a chef is not only a cook but also an artist. Enjoy! *The following recipe is taken from Cook’s Illustrated website.
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Ingredients 3 ¾ cups (15 ounces) almond flour 3 1/3 cups (13 1/3 ounces) confectioner’s sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 5 large egg whites, room temperature pinch of cream of tartar 5 teaspoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 cups vanilla buttercream frosting food coloring (optional) See RECIPE Page 63
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Community Yard Sale and Spring Clean Up in April
(March 30, 2018) Spring has sprung in Ocean City, and as the town gets ready for warmer weather and the bustling summer season, residents can once again take advantage of its Spring Clean Up. This annual event allows residential property owners to do their spring-cleaning by offering free residential bulk pick-up on Saturday and Sunday, April 7-8. Ocean City’s bulk pick-up service offers a convenient way for residents to get rid of large household items, such as furniture, appliances, bicycles, carpet, etc., which cannot normally be loaded into a standard refuse truck. Yard debris and shrubs are also permitted, however; the maximum diameter of tree limbs accepted is three inches. Further, this effort does not include the pick-up of full size trees or the pick-up of large demolition/remodeling projects. To participate, residents can place items curbside (staff does not go on private property to remove items) on Friday, April 6 for Saturday April 7 pick-up from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, April 8 pick-up from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The town is providing bulk pick-up free of charge during this period. At other times, cost for bulk pick-up is $20 per pick-up of one item, $30 for up to three items and $5 for each additional item. There will also be an amnesty program to collect fireworks, old ammunition and old weapons that residents may have in their household and need to be removed. The Spring Clean-up service is provided for residents only, as commercial properties are not included in the Spring Cleanup effort. For more information, call the Town of Ocean City’s solid waste division at 410-5240318. Also, as part of the Spring Clean Up, Ocean City’s annual Community Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, April 7, from 7a.m. until noon at Northside Park. The yard sale will be held on the parking lot at Northside Park on 125th Street in front of the Community Center. Vendor spots will be available for Ocean City residents and property owners only. Space is limited, so apply in advance. To register, stop by the Ocean City Department of Recreation and Parks Northside Park Community Center, 200 125th Street. For more information about the Community Yard Sale, call 410-250-0125.
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Recipe for French-style macarons Continued from Page 62 1. Spray large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment paper, set aside. Fit a large pastry bag with a ½-inch plain tip; set aside. Process half of the almond flour, confectioner’s sugar and salt together in a food processor until the mixture is very finely ground, about 20 seconds. Transfer to a bowl and repeat with remaining almond flour and confectioner’s sugar; stir together and set aside. 2. Using an electric mixer, whip egg whites on medium-low speed until they are opaque and frothy, about 30 seconds. Add cream of tartar, increase the speed to mediumhigh and continue to whip until it has a consistency of shaving cream. 3. Transfer egg whites to a large
bowl to accommodate the remaining ingredients. Gently fold one quarter of the almond flour mixture into the whites, followed by the vanilla. Gradually fold in the remaining almond mixture until a thick, gloppy batter forms. 4. Fill pastry bag with batter. Twisting the top of the bag to apply pressure, push the batter toward the bag tip and pipe onto prepared baking sheets into 1-inch mounds, spaced 1-inch apart. Use the back of a teaspoon or your finger dipped in a bowl of cold water to even out the shape and smooth the surface of the piped mounds. Allow macarons to rest at room temperature until the tops are dry and smooth skin has formed. 5. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
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RECOGNITION The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently recognized Barbara Carole Ratcliff Rusko for 25 years of dedicated service during a recent luncheon meeting. Rusko, left, was accepted into the DAR on Feb. 6, 1993. Her Patriot is Private Peter Josselyn, Sr. of Massachusetts. She is pictured with Regent Patricia Ayers.
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FESTIVAL Sons and Daughters of Italy of Ocean City Lodge #2474 place lunch orders during the eighth annual St. Joseph’s Festival, inside St. Andrew’s Hall on Sinepuxent Avenue at 144th Street last Saturday afternoon. Pictured, from left, are JoAnn Ward, Dorothy Lee Tumminello, Pat D’Annunzio, Ethel Jacobs, Sherry Carstairs, Mike Jacobs and Dee Matthews.
NEW MEMBERS During the luncheon meeting of the Republican Women of Worcester County on Feb. 22, five new members attended and were welcomed by Jean Delcher, the group’s membership chair. Pictured, from left, are Amy Mike, Josette Wheatly, Leslie Brown, Joanne Wolpin, Delcher and Kristin Heiser, candidate for Worcester County State’s Attorney.
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GUEST SPEAKER The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines – Ocean City was briefed on the new tax law by Brian K. Roberts, CPA and tax and financial services planner, during the group’s March 14 meeting. Roberts has two offices, one in West Ocean City and the other in Annapolis. He has been an Ocean Pines resident since 2004 and is married with three children. Roberts worked with the Ocean Pines Budget Committee from 2005 to 2011. He is pictured receiving the “Kiwanis Speakers Pen” from Club of President Ralph Chinn, right.
TOP WALKER Taylor Bank is a supporter of the Worcester County Health Departments’ worksite wellness programs and a Healthy Member Business. Recently, the bank partnered with the department to pilot an app for their Just Walk program. Forty-one of the bank’s employees have signed up to participate in the Just Walk Program and 20 participated in the pilot program. Pictured is Lori Simon, the bank’s Ocean Landing Branch manager, who won first place. She walked 385,632 steps in the Just Walk it off challenge. She was awarded a gift basket full of wellness goodies presented by Tiffany Scott, an HMB/Worksite Wellness coordinator with the health department.
CONTEST WINNERS Ocean City Elks Lodge officer Larry Batis presented three Worcester Prep Lower School students with awards for winning the 2018 Elks Drug Awareness Poster Contest. Pictured, in front, from left, are first- through third-place winners Rania Khan, Lydia Schwartz and Danielle Carr, and in back, Head of Lower School Laura Holmes with Batis. Khan not only won first place in the district and at the state level, but her poster has been submitted to the National Elks Contest.
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Worcester County Historical Soc. spring dinner, April 13
(March 30, 2018) The Worcester County Historical Society will hold its annual spring dinner meeting at the Pocomoke Community Center on Market Street, Friday, April 13. Dinner guests will learn about Worcester County’s past while enjoying a meal of chicken and dumplings with all the fixings prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary. Following the dinner, Mabel Rogers will present a maritime history of Ocean City entitled “Storms, Wrecks and Party Boats.” During her talk she will display aerial photographs of the storm of 1933 that cut the present inlet at the south end of Ocean City. She will also discuss the mystery of the Pisces, which sunk in the Caribbean in the early 1960s. She will tell stories of Coast Guard rescues, including the last time the breeches buoy was used.
The granddaughter of the engineer on the train that took passengers to the resort, Rogers grew up in Ocean City. After graduating from Stephen Decatur High School she attended the Peninsula General Hospital School of Nursing and embarked on a nursing career. Since her retirement, she has been active in community organizations and busy researching local history. She serves on the board of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum and the Worcester County Historical Society. Doors will open for the event at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $22 per person and can be purchased by sending a check to Robert Fisher, WCHS Treasurer, 230 South Washington Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. The deadline for reservations for the dinner, which is open to the public, is April 6.
Memorial bench to honor vets (March 30, 2018) Vietnam Veterans Chapter #1091, Ocean City, is dedicating a memorial bench to the eight Worcester County veterans that gave their all during the Vietnam War. The dedication is scheduled for March 30 at 11 a.m. at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines. Family, friends and the public are invited to attend this dedication for the eight heroes: Pfc. Barry H. Berger, USA;
Lcpl. Frederick W. Bivens, USMC; SP4 Charles L. Briddle, USA; Sgt. Michael E. Gordy, USMC; Pfc. Alphonso L. Harmon, USMC; Pfc. Lewis M. Haywood, USA; SP4 Freddie Marshall Jr., USA; and Maj. Nutter J. Wimbrow lll, USAF. Following the dedication, all are invited to a “Welcome Home” Vietnam Veterans celebration at American Legion Post #166, on 24th Street in Ocean City. For further information, contact Nelson Kelly at 410-213-5228.
Annual Earth Day Clean Up in Ocean City set for April 7
(March 30, 2018) Maryland Coastal Bays Program, Ocean City Surf Club and the Town of Ocean City will host their ninth annual Earth Day Clean Up, Saturday, April 7. Last year, almost 200 volunteers joined forces to help the town and coastal protection organizations pick up trash in the wetlands and sand dunes in Ocean City. Volunteers are encouraged to preregister with MCBP in advance so there will be plenty of supplies and assignments. Garbage bags, gloves and a commemorative T-shirt will be provided to all volunteers while supplies last. Register a team by either emailing sandis@mdcoastalbays.org or call 410213-2297 ext. 106. Or, register the day of the clean up. Check-in and registration on April 7 will be held in the gazebo on Third Street at the Ocean City Town Hall beginning at 10 a.m. A cleanup area will be assigned during registration unless guests have an area of preference. In 1963, the Ocean City Fire Department requested that the week of April 21 be proclaimed as Clean Up Week, and the request was honored.
Earth Day, an annual worldwide event to raise public awareness about pollution, wasn’t established until 1970. MCBP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the five coastal bays behind Ocean City and Assateague. The OC Surf Club celebrates the ocean community, its heritage and future. MCBP is promoting an Adopt Your Street Program where area residents and homeowners will commit to at least four days annually of picking up trash on a specific street. OCSC has a similar program with adopting a beach. Sign up for a street through the MCBP website at www.mdcoastalbays.org. If interested in adopting a beach, you can sign up on the OCSC website at www.oceancitysurfclub.org. Students participating in this event receive community service credits. MCBP and OCSC are 501 (c) (3) nonprofits dedicated to protecting local area waterways. Both offer membership programs and plenty of opportunities for you to volunteer to help keep waterways clean.
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SURF REPORT
May be necessary to travel to find best surf By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (March 30, 2018) Sometimes it’s necessary to travel to get the best surf. After a relatively mild February, March came on with a bang. After a couple of months of winter most folks in this area are ready for some warm weather and the much-anticipated start of spring. March 1 is the start of meteorological spring, but as we saw, winter just kept on pounding. Pound it did with five, yes five, Nor’easters of varying degree. New England bore the brunt of most of these heavy weather events but we received quite a bit of swell in this area as did the entire East Coast. I spoke to and/or heard of people traveling to New England, New York and New Jersey. Pictures of Assateague Island and even as far south as Fort Pierce and Stuart, Florida, appeared with notable size and quality. Sometimes it’s necessary to travel to get the best surf. I often think we’re spoiled in this area regarding the surf and access. In Ocean City anyone can pull up to the beach on most streets, park a car for free, assuming there is an available spot, and have short passage to the beach and ocean. This isn’t the case in a lot of places.
There are towns in New Jersey where “dog tags” are required. A fee has to be paid and an accompanying proof of that payment – the aforementioned dog tag – just to be able to get on the beach. Some towns feature huge, old money, summer beach homes that front the beach and make it almost impossible to get to the water’s edge. I’ve have a good friend who lives south in Accomac, Virginia near the coast in an area where upon first look on a map one would think there’s quick and easy access to the beach and surf. “Not so fast,” says Scott Webb. If Scott wants to surf he either has to drive north to the Chincoteague area or boat out to a barrier island, closer, as the crow flies, to his home in Accomac. All of this requires enough time, expense, and effort that it frequently becomes “not worth it.” On a recent afternoon, in this almost past merry month of March, I ran into longtime friend and area resident, Dave Whigam, as we both checked the surf conditions. Dave’s a keen surfer and was looking
for a second session having surfed earlier in the day. There was still enough swell with a favorable wind though the tide was too low. We both thought that Assateague might be a better call but too long of a drive. David was lamenting the situation even though he lives in West Ocean City. He works in town and tries to fit in goouts before and after his job hours so even though Assateague isn’t that far away his consternation was understandable. Sometimes it’s necessary to travel to get the best surf. Not too long ago a tall, glasses-wearing guy walked into the shop claiming that there were “no waves around here.” I diplomatically disagreed with him and the discussion continued. He explained that he lived in Dover, Delaware and managed the golf course, there on the U.S. Air Force Base. Offering an invitation and a phone number his culminating comment was, “It’s six hours from my house to Matunuck. Do you want to go?” He was referring to an area in Rhode Island that has very good quality surf on the right swell. As far as he was concerned, limiting his surf experience to this fabled spot was satisfying enough at
the time. Apparently he wasn’t going to chase the conditions in his more “local” area, resigned to the idea that a one-way, sixhour drive was just fine when the conditions warranted the journey. His surf time was going to be of the best quality even if it didn’t happen that often. Sometimes it’s necessary to travel to get the best surf. I too become jaded at times with such easy access to the ocean. My “back yard” has often been the site of a pretty decent “wave field” all within short walking distance. Lately though, as in the last few years, it hasn’t been that way. Hopefully that will soon change and improve, what with all the March Nor’easter activity. Until then it’s not too late in the new year for a resolution. I should heed my own advice. Road trip to New England or Florida? Short drive to Assateague? Overnight to Hatteras? Even a survey of town to check on recent movement of sand and the best “street” on a particular low, mid, or high tide. Sometimes it’s necessary to travel to get the best surf. — Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City.
Volunteers, food and prize donations sought (March 30, 2018) Stephen Decatur High School’s After-Prom event will be held on April 28 from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. This free event for Decatur juniors and seniors and their dates will be held at the high school and take place in the cafeteria, gyms and numerous hallways. This year’s theme is “Every Adventure Begins with a First Step,” based on “Alice in Wonderland.” After-Prom keeps teens safe on prom night. Junior and senior stu-
dents do not have to attend prom to come to the event, which includes huge inflatables, games, Velcro wall, fake-tattoo artist, money grab machine, music, photo ops, trivia among other activities. There will be a Chinese auction as well as prizes, made possibly by donations from local businesses. A buffet will be set up with an array of food donated by multiple restaurants including endless pizza, sandwiches, chips, veggies and dip, along
with an ice cream sundae bar, donuts and coffee. With almost 150 volunteers, concerned parents and the donations from parents and community businesses, this event has been offered every year since 1995. After-Prom costs between $15,000 and $20,000 to implement each year. It is not funded by the board of education or the school. Any monetary donations from parents, businesses and community groups would be greatly
appreciated and can be mailed to: Stephen Decatur High School, 9913 Seahawk Rd., Berlin, Maryland 21811 to the attention of After-Prom with After-Prom in the memo. Donations of prizes or food from businesses are also welcome. Email sdhsap@gmail.com. Contributors will be recognized in local newspaper ads. Volunteers are still needed. For more information, find “Stephen Decatur High After Prom” on Facebook or email sdhsap@gmail.com.
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ALOC to offer college scholarships Open to Worcester Co. high school seniors who plan to pursue visual arts degree (March 30, 2018) The Art League of Ocean City is offering $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to pursue a college degree in the visual arts. The Art League invites art students who are residents of Worcester County to apply by April 8. Graduating seniors who attend public or private high schools as well as home schoolers are eligible to apply. Also eligible are past recipients of Art League scholarships who are continuing to pursue a visual arts degree at an accredited college and have
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dents seeking a college degree in visual arts. The scholarships are funded by contributions from the Art League as well as from the Katherine Ellen Brown Fund administered by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the visual arts in the Ocean City area through education, exhibits, scholarships, programs and community art events. The Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street is the home of the Art League and supported by memberships, corporate and civic funding, donations and sales of art. More information is available at 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
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TAYLOR VISITS Kiwanis is about “Serving the Children of the World” which is also an objective of the Worcester County Youth & Family Services. Steve Taylor, executive director of Worcester County Youth & Family Services, left, accepts the Kiwanis Speakers Pen from Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Ralph Chinn.
FOULTZ AWARDED Star Charities founder Anna Foultz was recently recognized for her community service in regards to veterans by the Maryland State Society Daughters of the American Revolution during its recent 113th conference in Ellicott City. Upon receiving her award, Foultz presented the state regent with a copy of her book, “Two Steps Forward.” General Levin Winder Chapter sponsored Foultz for the award. Pictured, from left, are, Maryland State Regent Carol Dorsey Larkin, Foultz and State Community Service chair Rebecca Moyer.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dorothy Watson-Webb celebrated her 90th birthday at a luncheon given by her children at the Mallards on the River Restaurant in Pocomoke City, March 10. Approximately 50 guests were in attendance. She is pictured with her immediate family outside the restaurant.
GUEST SPEAKER Claudia Nagle, executive director of Diakonia Inc., the only comprehensive provider of emergency and transitional housing for men, women and families on the Lower Shore, spoke during the March meeting of the Democratic Women's Club of Worcester County. The club, with more than 160 members, meets monthly in the Ocean Pines Community Center. Pictured, from left, are Past President DWC Em Hench, Nagle and DWC President Vicky Wallace.
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WOMEN HONORED IRISH FUN Frankie Nanna made a special visit to Ocean City Elementary on March 16 to sing songs with the kindergarten students. Pictured with Nanna, from left, are Kylee Barr, Gabriel Dawkins, Mary Wall, Piper Blunt and Angela Valles-Garcia.
During the Women’s History Luncheon at the Clarion on 101st Street last Wednesday, the 2018 Woman of the Year, Judge Mary Margaret (Peggy) Kent, left, and 2018 Woman of the Year Honorable Mention, Tracey Cottman, gather for a photo. The Worcester County Commission for Women and the Friends of the Worcester County Commission Women annually honor those who have helped shape America’s history.
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Ward World Championship returns to resort Event includes Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival over three days
(March 30, 2018) Each year the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, plays host to the Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival, bringing talented artists from across the globe to Ocean City, allowing them to showcase their carving talent. This year’s event will be held at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street, April 27-29. The wildfowl carvings are highly meticulous decorative works of art that can be used as functional hunting decoys. These spectacular sculptures, coveted by celebrities and avid collectors alike, mimic wildfowl species such as red tail hawks, bald eagles, saw whet owls, wood ducks and thousands of other species from around the world. On display will be more than 1,400 wildfowl carvings by artists representing all levels of experience - from youth to world champions each competing for a share of nearly $65,000 in cash and prizes. Since the first competition, more than four decades ago, the World Championship has awarded carvers with over $2.6 million in prize money. It is a great opportunity for
anyone attending to learn about eclectic bird species through the carvers’ interpretation of nature. This year also welcomes the return of fish carving. “You will have a chance to enjoy the beauty of many of the more than 600 bird species in the United States, in addition to species from around the globe,” said Lora Bottinelli, executive director of the Ward Museum. “For anyone who adores nature, enjoys birds and has an appreciation for fine art, the World Championship is the place to be to experience the best wildfowl art the world has to offer.” Educational classes, seminars and demonstrations by master carvers gives visitors the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of wildfowl carving from those responsible helping the art evolve to the level it is at today. Activities for children are plentiful at the Kids Corner, where youth can create soap carvings, carve feathers using power tools and receive instruction from a champion carver and decoy painter. The Ward Museum will recognize artists Oliver “Tuts” Lawson, Robert Kerr and David Turner with its 2018 Living Legend Award. The presentation will take place Friday, April 27 at 5 p.m., at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Following the award presentation, a dinner will be held at the Grand Hotel
from 6-8 p.m. Tickets for the dinner can be purchased on the Ward Museum’s website. The award highlights those who have been long-time advocates for wildfowl art and the Ward Museum. Winners are generous in spirit and commitment to teaching others and passing on their knowledge, skills and talents. They have created an impact on the field of wildfowl art and/or the Ward World Championship competition. Saturday’s live auction provides a chance to bid on original works of art by distinguished artists from around the world in the conventions center’s new Performing Arts Center. A silent auction for the two winning carvings from the Champagne Waterfowl and Champagne Waterfowl Champion divisions is also scheduled. Visitors of the event have the opportunity to shop from a wide variety of vendors to purchase paintings, photography, carvings, bronze sculptures, jewelry, folk art, home decorating items and carving supplies. Buyers may purchase carvings directly from the artists at the Carvers’ Art Shop. A list of hotels offering special rates to visitors attending the show is available on the Museum’s website. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 27, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, Saturday. The awards ceremony be-
gins at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 28. On Sunday, April 29, show hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. Children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. For more information, call 410742-4988, ext. 120, or visit www.wardmuseum.org.
Visit museums, National Mall in Washington, D.C.
(March 30, 2018) Worcester County Recreation & Parks is offering a day trip to Washington D.C. this spring. On Wednesday, April 4, spend the day in Washington D.C., and take advantage of seeing the sights in the nation’s capital. Enjoy time exploring the National Mall, visit one of the Smithsonian Museums, or walk around the Tidal Basin to view the monuments and cherry blossoms. The cost is $60 per person. For more information, contact Brianna Goddard, at 410-632-2144, ext. 2514 or bgoddard@co.worcester.md.us. Visit www.WorcesterRecandParks.org.
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Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted ________________________________
DOWNTOWN
South end to 28th Street
■ ASIAN GARDEN Philadelphia Avenue, between 15th and 16th streets, Ocean City 410-289-7423, www.asiangarden.us $ Serving Chinese and Indian cuisine. Eat in, carry out or we can deliver. Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410289-7192, www.captainstableoc.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100, www.coinspub.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m. Daily specials. ■ THE CORAL REEF CAFE / HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.ocsuites.com/dining $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Four-story atrium cafe and an elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine, fresh seafood, fresh cuts of meat, farm-to-table produce, artisanal desserts, hearty sandwiches and much more. ■ DOUGH ROLLER S. Division Street, Boardwalk 410-289-3501; 41st Street and Coastal Hwy. 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Hwy. 410-524-7981, www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com $ | Kids’ menu Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for more than 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Fried Chicken available at South Division. Breakfast served daily at 41st and 70th streets. Order online for carryout at both Coastal Highway locations. ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-2890990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar FishTales is located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ MARINA DECK 306 Dorchester St., Ocean City 410-289-4411, www.marinadeckrestaurant.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Check out our all-you-can-eat menu: steamed shrimp, BBQ ribs, and blue crabs and crab legs. Also featuring a brand new multi-level kid’s area! Join us for lunch and dinner in our dining room or on our open air, roof top deck or at the Wild Pony Bar for our signature cocktails and Assateague Island view! ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100, www.dunesmanor.com $$ - $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets
■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ THE BIG EASY ON 60 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-5242305, www.thebigeasyon60.com $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Come try some Ocean City favorites as well as our take on traditional Louisiana cajun dishes. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week, year-round. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-8989, www.DRY85.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Gourmet “stick to your ribs” home cooking. A made-from-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It’s that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, pork chops and wings and turns them completely on their head. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ GUIDOS BURRITOS 33rd Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410524 3663 $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining. Full service Mexican restaurant featuring the freshest ingredients matched with authentic recipes, intoxicating aromas, and an upbeat atmosphere … one bite and you’re transported to Mexico City. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Live music Fridays, Saturdays and Wednesdays. Carry out or delivery until 4 a.m. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-6645639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ RARE AND RYE 106 32nd St., Ocean City 410-213-7273, https://www.rareandrye.com Full Bar Whiskey and wine bar. Farm to table. Locally grown and prepared cuisine with an eclectic menu. Unique libations with robust selection of ryes, bourbons, whiskeys and specialty drinks. Authentic green space with industrial and rustic décor. ■ RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6801, www.RedRedWineBar.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Coastal cuisine with a focus on local seafood and hand tossed pizzas plus artisanal cheeseboards. 35+ wines By the Glass, 120+ By the Bottle. Flights. Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ ROPEWALK 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-5241109, www.ropewalkoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days a week in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day, every day. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762, www.skyebaroc.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 36 p.m. with food and drink specials. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090, www.TouchofItaly.com $-$$ | Full bar Full Italian style restaurant with Italian style deli and pasticceria/bakery too. Just stop in for a look and a taste of some fresh prosciutto fresh loaves of Italian bread. Large circular bar with Happy Hour and check our Web site with our daily specials from our great menu including pasta, wood fired pizzas, delicious heros and catering.
UPTOWN 91st to 146th streets
■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443664-2896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$-$$$ | Reservations recommended for large parties | Kids’ menu | Full bar Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes. Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ THE CRAB BAG 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-2503337, www.thecrabbag.com $-$$ | Full bar Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DUFFYS 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449, www.duffysoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second season and daily dinner specials. Dine in, carry out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396, www.ocjules.com $$, $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ MY THAI OC 138th Street, Bayside Plaza, 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-9918, www.mythaioc.webs.com $ | Beer, wine Authentic Thai food served 6 days a week, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. Free parking for customers. Eat in or take out. Vegetarian options also. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984, www.nickshouseofribs.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. ■ OC 360 EATS+DRINKS 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-6644008, www.fenwickinn.com/360-eats-drinks $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Rooftop restaurant on the 8th floor of the Fenwick Inn. Breakfast Saturdays and Sundays, 8-11 a.m. and dinner, 3-9 p.m. Happy Hour everyday, 3-7 p.m. Our large neighborhood bar houses all of your favorite spirits. Weekly dinner specials. Check us out on Facebook or our website! ■ SUSHI CAFE 13711 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-373-2370 $-$$ | Reservations accepted Dine in, carry out. Offering the freshest Sushi, nigiri, sashimi and rolls along with traditional kitchen entrées. ■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-5242609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
DELAWARE
■ THE COTTAGE CAFE Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710, www.cottagecafe.com
$, $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Seafood and happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217, www.flyingfishfenwick.com $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302436-FOXS, www.foxspizzade.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open yearround.
WEST OCEAN CITY
■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717, www.ocitalianfood.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace.Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410213-1846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Original Fresh Squeezed Orange Crush! Open every day, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Appetizers, fresh seafood, steak and pasta. Live entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu and game room | Full bar New smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings with 12 sauces, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Extensive seafood selections with raw bar and Alaskan snow crab legs. Sports packages and live entertainment. Large parties welcome. Call for private party planning. ■ PIZZA TUGOS Routes 50 and 611, West Ocean City 410-5242922; 114th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2922, www.pizzatugos.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Pizza Tugos is a family-friendly dining restaurant that features award winning pizza, pasta, craft burgers, sandwiches, subs, appetizers and salads. Great happy hour and football specials with full bar and 54 craft beers. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.
OCEAN PINES
■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar The Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Winter hours are Friday and Saturday from 4-9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday night is Prime Rib Night. Sunday offers Breakfast Buffet from 9 a.m. to noon.
BERLIN
■ OCEAN DOWNS CASINO, POSEIDON’S PUB 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-641-0600, www.oceandowns.com $-$$$ | Full bar House soups, small plates, sandwiches, burgers and entrees including steaks, chicken, veggie and Eastern Shore favorites. Pub hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dining room hours: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 10 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, noon to 8 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, noon to 11 p.m.
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Calendar FRI, MAR. 30 19TH ANNUAL O.C. EASTER ART, CRAFT AND KIDS FUN FAIR
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Art & Craft show will feature more than 70 vendors from near and far. The Easter Kids Fun Fair will include Beanie the Easter Bunny, more than 15 Easter egg hunts, jelly bean guesses, coloring tables, musical chairs, hula hoop contests, fastest dresser relays, limbo contests, egg spoon races, magic shows, juggling shows and lessons, Balloon-a-mania and appearances by Sponge Bob. Sign up at the show to participate in the egg hunts. Admission costs are $4 for adults, $3 for seniors (60+) and students (4-18 years) and free to children 3 years and younger and military, police and fire with ID. There are additional activities on a pay-as-you-go basis including photos with the Easter bunny. events@oceanpromotions.info, 410-213-8090, http://www.oceanpromotions.info Worcester County Veterans Memorial, Racetrack and Cathell Roads, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. Vietnam Veterans Chapter #1091 is dedicating a memorial bench to the eight Worcester County Veterans that gave their all during the Vietnam War. A “Welcome Home” Vietnam Veterans celebration will follow at American Legion Post #166 on 24th Street in Ocean City. Nelson Kelly, 410213-5228 #1
MEMORIAL BENCH DEDICATION
The Son’Spot, 12 Worcester St., Ocean City, MD, 12 p.m. The Christian community will meet at The Son’Spot for a short time of ministry and then proceed down the Boardwalk, past the sand sculpture and end at Atlantic United Methodist church on Fourth Street. The group will walk together, carrying a cross, singing and having a brief time of ministry at several stops along the way. Afterwards, refreshments will be serve at Atlantic Methodist. The event is rain or shine. Ocean City Christian Ministers Association, 410-289-7430
CROSS WALK
Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD 21811. Two showings: noon and 7 p.m. Presenting the film “Jesus” staring Jeremy Sisto. Lasting nearly 3 hours, it is about the life, work and death of Jesus. 410-641-2186
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
American Legion Post #123, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, MD, 3 p.m. All are welcome.
OYSTER FRITTER SANDWICH
Downtown, Snow Hill, MD, 5 p.m. Featuring a winner take all, double elimination Corn Hole Tournament, children’s
FIFTH FRIDAY FESTIVAL
activities including a bounce house and face painter, sidewalk sales and vendors, food and drink sales, music and downtown store specials. Vendors are welcome; no charge for vendor space. Check-in for the Corn Hole Tournament is at 5 p.m. at the Old Firehouse, 210 W. Green St. Entry per team is $25 or singles are $12.50. Half of the money collected will go to the winning team. Registration forms are available at Snow Hill businesses, on the Town of Snow Hill Facebook page or at EventBrite, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/snowhill-5th-friday-corn-hole-tournamenttickets-43407532097. Registration taken at the event is space allows. If there is enough interest, there will be a Junior Singles competition (for ages 10 and younger). Michael Day, 410-6322080 St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St. Berlin, MD, 7 p.m. “In the Beginning” presenting the victorious rise of the Church in story and song.
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GOOD FRIDAY PLAY
SAT, MAR. 31 White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held every Saturday. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410641-7717, Ext. 3006
FARMERS MARKET
Ocean City Airport, 12724 Airport Road, Berlin, MD, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Menu includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, home fried potatoes, eggs and coffee. Cost is $8, which benefits the Huey Helicopter Memorial. 410-213-2471
BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St., Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free, individualized tax preparation for low- to moderate-income taxpayers. By appointment only.
FREE TAX PREPARATION
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: OC Chamber of Commerce, 410-213-0552.
OC JOB FAIR
19TH ANNUAL O.C. EASTER ART, CRAFT AND KIDS FUN FAIR
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Art & Craft show will feature more than 70 vendors from near and far. The Easter Kids Fun Fair will include Beanie the Easter Bunny, more than 15 Easter egg hunts, jelly bean guesses, coloring tables, musical chairs, hula hoop contests, fastest dresser relays, limbo contests, egg spoon races, magic shows, juggling shows and lessons, Balloon-a-mania and appearances
EASTER TREATS Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Ralph Chinn and Kiwanian and PastPresident Barbara Peletier are pictured with the 35 Easter gift baskets that will be donated to Meals On Wheels. by Sponge Bob. Sign up at the show to participate in the egg hunts. Admission costs are $4 for adults, $3 for seniors (60+) and students (4-18 years) and free to children 3 years and younger and military, police and fire with ID. There are additional activities on a pay-as-you-go basis including photos with the Easter bunny. events@oceanpromotions.info, 410-213-8090, http://www.oceanpromotions.info
ANNUAL EASTER BUNNY FUNSHOP AND EVERY BUNNY WALK
Northside Park Recreation Complex, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 11 a.m. The day will kick off with a free, 1-mile Every Bunny Walk. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. There will also be vendors outside offering free health information. Pre-Registration for the walk is encouraged: 410-632-0056 or regina.mason@maryland.gov. The Easter Bunny Funshop, held from 1-3 p.m., will feature egg hunts, egg dyeing, arts and crafts, nearly a dozen carnival games, refreshments, face-painting, temporary tattoos, visits wth the Easter Bunny and Tom Foolery’s interactive magical marvels. Open to children ages 2-10 years and their families. Only child participants will be charged. Cost is $6 for Ocean City residents and $8 for nonresidents. Pre-registration is mandatory: http://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/recreation-parks/ or 410-2500125. White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD 21811, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Festivities are free and open to the public and include egg hunts (for , carnival games, moon bounces, face painting, pony rides, arts and crafts, an Easter bonnet parade and more. The Easter egg hunt schedule is 11:30 a.m. to ages 0-2,
ANNUAL EASTER/SPRING CELEBRATION
noon for ages 304, 1 p.m. for ages 5-7 and 1:30 p.m. for ages 8-10. The bonnet parade and contest for children up to age 10 begins at 12:30 p.m. Hot dogs, snacks, cupcakes and drinks available. Photo opportunities with the Easter bunny will also be available. Volunteers and candy donations are needed. For info: 410-641-7052. The Ocean Pines Farmers and Artisans Market will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SUN, APR. 1 On the Boardwalk, North Division Street and Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, 6 to 7 a.m. Ministers, musicians and singers from many of Ocean City’s Christian churches. Bleachers and chairs will be provided, but you may want to bring a blanket. If there is rain, the service will relocate to Atlantic Methodist Church on Fourth Street. 410-289-7430
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
On the beach at Dagsboro Street, Fenwick Island, DE, 6:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to participate in a short worship and praise service. A light breakfast will follow at St. Matthews By-the-Sea Methodist Church, 1000 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE. Parking is available in the church and bank parking lot on Dagsboro Street. Regular 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services of Easter celebration will follow. smbts@verizon.net, 302-537-1402, http://www.smbts.org
FENWICK ISLAND SUNRISE SERVICE
Assateague Island State Park, 6915 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD 21811, 6:30 a.m. Follow the directional signs to the pavilion. Take lawn chairs and dress warmly. Breakfast to follow at
SUNRISE SERVICE
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CALENDAR ent Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and Carolina Beach music. A $5 donation per person to benefit Veterans and local charities in the Delmarva region. All are welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. cliff0917@aol.com, 410641-1700
OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 8 p.m. The support group is open to the public and meets the first Wednesday of each month. Speaker and education related to Diabetes provided at the meetings. AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education program, 410-208-9761
AGH DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
D.A.R.E PROGRAM Worcester Prep fifth graders participated in the D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program conducted by Sgt. Matthew Crisafulli of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. For two weeks, Sgt. Crisafulli visited Worcester to teach a lesson a day in the classroom. The purpose of the D.A.R.E program is to teach children refusal skills to avoid the temptation of drug experimentation and the pressure of peers to engage in drug use. Fifth grade teachers Camille Jenkins and Dr. Sara Timmons hosted a special program where the students received their D.A.R.E graduation certificates and T-shirts. Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD. 410-641-2186 Ocean City Airport, 12724 Airport Road, Berlin, MD, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Menu includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, home fried potatoes, eggs and coffee. Cost is $8, which benefits the Huey Helicopter Memorial. 410-213-2471
BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
MON, APR. 2 Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, All Day Free, monthly mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726
CPAP MASK FITTING
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free, individualized tax preparation for low- to moderate-income taxpayers. By appointment only. 410-641-5036
FREE TAX PREPARATION
Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. Social time begins at 9:30 a.m. This month’s guest speaker will be Gracie Ferber, Outreach Coordinator with Delmarva Discover Center. Collections taken for Diakonia. Larry Walton, lrwalto@yahoo.com, 443831-1791
AARP MEETING
Apple Discount Drugs, 314 Franklin Ave., Berlin, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Monday of every month. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Michelle, 410-641-9268
HYPERTENSION CLINIC
Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Berlin group No. 169. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Joy Chestnutt, 443-365-5815
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., Berlin, MD, 6 to 7 p.m. Open to the public and meets the first Monday of each month. Speakers and education related to diabetes. AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education program, 410-2089761
AGH DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. The group meets each Monday. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. 410-6416876
DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS
TUE, APR. 3 OCEAN CITY P.R.E.S.S. COMMITTEE ANNUAL SEMINAR
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Property Review and Enforcement Strategies for Safe-Housing Committee is holding their annual seminar to update property owners and landlords on local regulations and compliance expectations. Attendees will have the opportunity to request a preseason property inspection. Citizens with complaints or concerns are asked to call the Office of Planning and Community Development at 410-289-8855. Atlantic Health Center Conference Room, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 10 to 11 a.m. A cooperative effort to increase health awareness, education and healthy living incentives for the
FAITH-BASED PARTNERSHIP
community. Gail Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725 Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m. The group meets each Tuesday. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and health lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Pocomoke Elks Lodge 1624, 1944 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bingo at 7 p.m. and regular games start at 7:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public. 410-957-3556
BINGO
WED, APR. 4 Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. Meets every Wednesday. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC
Rite Aid, 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, MD, 1 to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Wednesday of every month. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Michelle, 410-6419268
HYPERTENSION CLINIC
Rite Aid, 11011 Manklin Creek Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 1 to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Wednesday of every month. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Michelle, 410641-9268
HYPERTENSION CLINIC
Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepux-
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB
THU, APR. 5 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. The group meets every Thursday. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. 410-251-8163
COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT
Piazza Brick Pizza, 11436 Samuel Bowen Blvd., #08, Berlin, MD, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. A percentage of the restaurant’s sales will go toward Town Cats’ trapping, spaying and neutering program. Karen Lutz, 443-366-7699
TOWN CATS, INC. FUNDRAISER
Wor-Wic Community College, Room 303 in Guerrieri Hall, 32000 Campus Drive, Salisbury, MD, 2:30 to 6 p.m. More than 50 area employers are planning to participate. Job seekers do not need to register to attend, but they should come dressed in interview attire and bring resumes. 410-334-2903, http://www.worwic.edu
FREE JOB FAIR
Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4 to 6 p.m. Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Info: Arlene, 302436-9577 or Kate, 410-524-0649. http://www.BeachSingles.org
BEACH SINGLES
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MARCH 30, 2018 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
SEASONAL POSITIONS Come work with our fun team! DELIVERY DRIVER: $14/hour - (10-20 hours/week - Saturdays mandatory) LAUNDRY MANAGERS: $16/hour - (20-40 hours/week - night & day shifts)
302.539.6244 • Randy@GaleForceInc.com
JOB FAIR!
April 21, 10am-2 pm CLEANERS:$200 Quality and Attendance Incentive MAINTENANCE ResortQuest Seaside Office, next to Dollar General; Bethany Beach, 19930 To reserve your interview slot, call 302.541.9675 Apply online bit.ly/BethanyBeach On the Spot Interviews.
On the Spot Job Offers!
Employment is contingent on a drug screen and background check. ResortQuest is an EOE.
Banquet Captain Cook Server Reservations Agents
Dishwasher Housekeeper Houseperson Front Office Agent
Joi o i n Te T e am Dunes e s ! Noow wH Hiri ri ng:
2 8th & Oceanfront -“For Shore hore … The Best Place to Work”
Hotel & Suit tes
HELP WANTED
FT Designer/Drafter: Full time with established engineering consulting firm located in Berlin, Maryland. Associates degree in CADD or a closely related field or relevant work experience is required. Complete computer competence a must. Send resume & transcript to: CADD Position, P.O. Box 397, Berlin, MD 21811.
Maintenance Person FT/Night Shift Must have general knowledge of hotel maintenance duties. Apply in person The Spinnaker 18th St. Oceanside Mon-Fri 10am-3pm
THE HOTELS AT FAGER’S ISLAND The Lighthouse Club & The Edge
Front Desk Receptionist Position Available (part time/full time)
Articulate, Neat Appearance, Computer Literate. Must enjoy meeting people.
Please apply at The Hotel at Fager’s Island The Lighthouse Club & The Edge 56th Street, Bayside, Ocean City, MD
JOB FAIR
Please apply online aatt www w..rreeal a hossp pittal alittyyygr yggrroou up p.com
No Phone Calls, Please!
Saturday, April 7th & 14th | 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Frontier Town Campground
8428 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, MD 21811
HELP WANTED
Experienced Cleaners needed for Part-time work in Ocean City & Bethany. Must have vehicle and cell phone and pass background check. Please call 410-202-2887.
Central Reservations
is seeking a full time Rental Agent and a Seasonal Customer Service Representative We are growing and need an agent with previous rental experience. Both candidates must have great customer service skills, computer skills, and be able to multi task. Weekend work is required. If you want to join a great team, email your resume to robbieh@centraloc.com
WE ARE HIRING!
- Housekeepers - Maintenance Technician (driver’s license required)
- Part-Time Lifeguard (certification required)
All positions are required to work weekends.
Applications available at the front desk or resumes can be emailed to info@fskfamily.com 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842
THE LINEN OUTLET
Now Hiring Part-Time Sales Assoc. Varied job duties. Apply in person. 11805D Coastal Highway. 410-524-6644
is now hiring for the following positions:
Distillery Tour Guides, Cooks, Barbacks, A/V Staff, Gardener, General Maintenance, Security.
Hiring for Seasonal Summer Positions:
• Activities • Gate/Ranger • Guest Services • Mini Golf
• Lifeguard/Pool • Store Clerk • Maintenance/Grounds • Bartender/Server
• Housekeeping • Restaurant Cook • Snack Bar • Zip Line
FREE to job seekers! Stop by in-person for onsite interviews. For more info or to apply online: careers.sunrvresorts.com
Come see us at The O.C. Job FAIR 3/31
For more details or to apply, please go online to www.seacrets.com/employment
Bookkeeper
Seeking full time Experienced Bookkeeper. Must be proficient in Quickbooks. Maintain accounts payable and cash receipts, along other office responsibilities. Please send resume to Bookkeeper P.O. Box 460 Ocean City, MD 21843
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED “Take care of associates and they’ll take care of your customers.” — Bill Marriott
61st/Seabay Lane and the Bay, Ocean City NOW HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING: - Breakfast Attendant - Housekeepers - Housemen - Night Audit - Front Desk Associate Benefit advantages include: Competitive wages, 401k, Quarterly Bonus Plan, Vacation, Medical/Vision/Dental Health Plans, Exclusive Marriott Travel Discounts. Contact us at 410-723-2222 for applications or email resume to: oceancity.ri.gm@palmergosnell.com
NOW HIRING!!
Eastern Shore Early Learning is now hiring for various Infant/Toddler and Preschool Teachers. Applicants must have: • Childcare 1 & 2 (or CDA) • CPR & First Aid • Credential level 3 or above • A.D.A. • Breastfeeding (Infant & Toddler Teachers)
Eastern Shore Early Learning is located on Rt. 113 south in Berlin, Maryland. To apply please submit your resume to ESChildren@easternshoreel.com. No phone calls please.
Courtyard by Marriott 2 15th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842 Now accepting applications for the following positions: • Front Desk Associate: AM/PM full-time seasonal with year-round possibilities • Houseperson: Seasonal full-time, evening/overnight shift • Room Attendant: Seasonal, full-time Apply in person or email resume to: duran.showell@marriott.com
All candidates must go through a satisfactory background check.
www.courtyardoceancity.com
Come Join Our Winning Team!
Now accepting applications for the following positions! Front Desk Supervisor Front Desk Agent Night Audit Maintenance Room Attendant Houseman Line Cook Server
Looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check. Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE
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MARCH 30, 2018
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Maintenance
Memorial DayLabor Day 5:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. Thursdays- Sundays Duties would include but not limited to vacuuming, patrol lagoon and pick up trash, change light bulbs, minor projects, mop lobbies, laundry rooms and elevators, security and parking.
Call Cheryl Miller 410-524-5781 to set up an interview
WAREHOUSE/DELIVERY/ HANDYMAN P/T, Seasonal, 12-5pm, M-F. Deliver, Assemble, Restore Wood Furniture. References. No Experience Necessary. $10.50/hr. Opportunity to make extra $ detailing cars/boats. info@ windsorteakfurniture.com HIRING ALL POSITIONS!!
Full time & Part time Stop by our location on 52nd street! or call 443-664-2825
Retail Sales Help
Now hiring for retail sales staff. If you like fun retail and are both energetic and personable, then this is the job for you. Applicant must be self-motivated and enjoy engaging with customers. We provide a fun atmosphere and positive work environment, so an upbeat attitude is a must. Excellent pay and rewards to the successful. Email Resume to: The Kite Loft at jay@kiteloft.com or apply in person at 511 Boardwalk, Ocean City
Ocean City Today
HELP WANTED
CAR/BOAT DETAILER PT, on-call for established detailing company. Make good money/job. No experience necessary. References required. Email: info@ SashasMagicShine.com
Now Hiring Painter
Full-Time, Year-Round Health Benefits Apply in person Tues. thru Thurs., 9-3 p.m. @ Golden Sands 10900 Coastal Highway
• Now Hiring Students for Over 80 Positions • Provide Exceptional Beach Service to Visitors • Make Lifelong Friends & Memories • Prepare to Sharpen Sales & Customer Service Skills • Vibrant & Energetic Individuals Wanted • Hourly + Commission + Tips
Come See Us at Ocean City Job Fair on April 15 from 9A-2P
Apply at EightyFiveAndSunny.com/Employment
NOW HIRING Awesome People
Apply Saturdays & Sundays Now through March 11am-2pm
Holding Open Interviews For:
• Servers • Bus Staff •Host/Hostess •Kitchen Staff •Security
Come by and join our 2018 family! 54th Street, OCMD (Behind Chauncey’s Surf Shop) 410-723-5565
Now Hiring Housekeeping. Reliable & hardworking. Year round, full/part time. Apply in person Mon.-Fri., 9am-5:30pm. Boardwalk One, 107 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD 21842. 410-289-3161
CASHIER/STOCKER-PT for a liquor store in Selbyville, DE. Only 21 years and older can apply. Tel. 302-436-2040.
Now Hiring
Full Time, Seasonal
Housekeepers and Houseman.
Apply in person The Spinnaker 18th Street Mon.-Fri., 10am-3pm
7 Clubhouse Drive Ocean View, DE
SOUS CHEF FRONT OF HOUSE BACK OF HOUSE Please call Craig
302.537.5600, x 408 or email:
coneill@troon.com
WORK ON THE BEACH THIS SUMMER
HELP WANTED
NOW HIRING!! Production Crew
for our WOC kitchen facility Starting at $11.50/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
Maintenance Technician Wanted
Competitive Salary: $15 - $18/hr. depending on experience. Help build and maintain Delmarva'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. Health Insurance, 401K, Sick Leave Email resume to: ddconstructionmanager@gmail.com Fax to 410-520-0199 Job Type: Full-time ~. Salary: $18.00 / hourly
Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Employment Opportunities:
Year Round, Full/Part Time: Banquet Servers, Servers, Banquet Housestaff, Host/Hostess, Busser, Bartender, Room Attendant, Washroom ( Laundry), AM Lobby, Housekeeping Housestaff, Front Desk, Warehouse Clerk, Laundry Attendant, Laundry Supervisor, Dishwasher, Security Guards, Grill Cook (Seasonal), Coffee Shop attendant, Maintenance Mechanic, HVAC
Free employee meal and excellent benefits.
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V
NOW HIRING SUMMER 2018
• Make Lifelong Friends • Housing Assistance & Paid Internships Available • Live & Work At The Beach
Come See Us At The Ocean City Job Fair On March 31 From 9 a.m.-2 p.m. APPLY TODAY MyTelescopePictures.com/ Employment
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HELP WANTED
Sea Watch Condominium is seeking a dependable conscientious individual for our in-house “Unit Services” department. Applicant should have strong experience in plumbing, light electrical, painting and drywall. This is a full-time position with benefits. Resume required. Call 410-524-4003 or apply in person at 11500 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD
Hostess Help Wanted
HELP WANTED
FT, YR Maintenance Technician. Exp. preferred. Must be able to lift & carry heavy objects. Email resume to oh@defenderresorts.com. Call 410-520-0003.
SALES & RENTAL AGENTS NEEDED 410-726-1197
A busy contractor company in Ocean Pines, MD is currently hiring HVAC Maintenance Technicians. START IMMEDIATELY. To apply, call Marc at 302-682-1777.
Hiring ALL Positions!!
Flexible Hours Weekends a must. Apply in person at: 32 Palm at Hilton Hotel 3200 N. Baltimore Ave.
NOW HIRING!!
Full time & Part time To apply go to: www.mygcjob.com
31806 Lake View Dr. Selbyville, DE 3 miles from MD/DE line
Store Managers for our Ocean City, MD locations. Salary 49-59K + bonus, 401K, health insurance, vacation & sick time. Apply online at www.joindunkin.com or via email dunkindonutjobs@gmail.com
ALL POSITIONS Front & Back of House Please call Greg Fiore:
302.436.3200 or email:
gfiore@troon.com PT,, Seasonal PT
GREENSKEEPER No Experience Necessary Must be Able to Lifftt 50 lbs. Staarrt Time: 5 a.m. • Golf Privileges/Uniffo orms Calll:: 302.436.3070; emaiaill: hlowe@troon.com Ca or appp ppllyy iinn perrsson:
31806 Lakeview Drive; Selbyville, 19975
Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Sales Manager
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel is seeking, a year round full time Sales Manager; with direct reporting to our Director of Sales & Marketing. Must have hotel sales experience to sell and book conferences and group rooms. Must be able to supervise and oversee events. Applicant must be detail oriented and computer literate – Delphi experience a plus. Excellent benefits, working conditions and salary (commensurate with experience). Qualified applicants only, forward resume with salary requirements to: Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Human Resources 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Fax: 410-723-9109 ~ lwatson@clarionoc.com EOE M/F/D/V
WANTED
FOR THE BEST JOB IN TOWN! •SOUS CHEF •EXP. LINE COOKS
*Salaried Position and Profit Sharing for the Right Person* Call Carl For Interview 443-880-3092 or HOLDING OPEN INTERVIEWS Every Saturday & Sunday, 11am-2pm Now through March 54th Street, OCMD (Behind Chauncey’s Surf Shop)
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HELP WANTED
Full-time Dishwashers & fulltime/part-time Line Cooks. Call 410-524-3396. Sales Associates/ Telemarketers Needed ASAP for busy contractor company. Great hours, Monday-Friday, 9-4pm. No experience necessary; will train right candidate, but experience is always a plus. Hourly pay plus commission! Serious inquiries only! If interested, call Donna at 410-208-4614. Marlin Market
Now Hiring Sales Associates All positions available 9636 Stephen Decatur Hwy., Ocean City, MD 703-268-6444
106 32nd St., Ocean City
Now Hiring For ALL Positions Starting At Above Minimum Wage!
Supervisory positions open for people with experience. Openings are for full, part time, seasonal or year round. Call 410-289-5762 or come in to the hotel to fill out an application
Become a Better You in 2018!
To Order Product Call Christine 443-880-8397 or email: snowhillavon@ comcast.net To Become an Avon Representative Sign Up at www. ChristinesBeautyShop.com
HELP WANTED
Alex’s Italian Restaurant Experienced Cooks and Servers. Year-Round. Apply in Person. Rt. 50, West OC.
Century Taxi - Now hiring taxi drivers. Call Ken 443-2355664. PGN Crabhouse, 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Help Wanted. Waitstaff, Kitchen Help. Apply Within after 11 am.
Chairside
DENTAL ASS’T. Experience Preferred Ocean View, DE Email Resume:
molarbiz@yahoo.com Receptionist Needed For Ocean City Management Company Full-time with benefits. Please email resume to Eugene@oc-rem.com
Coral Reef Cafe Help Wanted • AM Prep Cook • AM Line Cook • AM Dishwasher Located Holiday Inn 17th St. & Boardwalk Lobby level Apply within COMFORT INN GOLD COAST
We are seeking to fill the positions of: • Night Auditor • Room Attendants • Housekeeping Supervisor • Maintenance These positions may be full or part-time, are yearround, and require a flexible schedule. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits. Experience is preferred but we will train the right person. Please apply in person at 112th St. Ocean City, next to the Gold Coast Mall
Retail Store Manager
Looking for an individual to manage a Busy Boardwalk Location. If you like fun retail and are both energetic and personable, then this is the job for you. Applicant must be self-motivated and enjoy engaging with customers. We provide a fun atmosphere and positive work environment, so an upbeat attitude is a must. Retail Management Experience is required. Excellent pay and rewards to the successful. Email Resume to: The Kite Loft at jay@kiteloft.com
Work on the Boardwalk in Ocean City! Hotel Monte Carlo & Monte Carlo Boardwalk has immediate openings for the following positions: • Housekeepers • Maintenance • Night Auditor Three ways to apply: Online @ Tkohospitalitymgt.com/careers Call 410.289.7145 Or Stop by and complete an application in person.
TKo Hospitality would love you to join our team! We offer competitive starting rates
We require satisfactory pre-employment screening and background check
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RENTALS
WEEK TO WEEK WINTER RENTAL $175 rent, $175 sec. Till 4/21. 57th St. Blue Turtle Apt. 2BR, 1BA, furn apt. Elec. incl. No pets. 2 person max. 410-422-4780 Year-Round Rental available April 1. 2BR, 2BA $1350/ month plus security and utilities. No smoking or pets. 443-605-3286
Summer Bayside Condo near Jolly Roger. 2BR, 2BA, W/D & AC. Cable, Wi-Fi, fully furnished. Sleeps 4-6. 2 units available May-Sept. Call Mike at 410-603-6120. Contractors Special $49.00 PER NIGHT Clean, comfortable, quiet rooms. Burgundy Inn 1210 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City, MD 21842 410-289-8581
WINTER WEEKLY RENTALS 4BR House $450/wk. 2BR Apartments $249/wk. Burgundy Inn 1210 Philadelphia Ave. 410-289-8581
Weekly Summer Rental Large Multi-Family 47th St. 4BR, 3 baths, sleeps 18. Pool, ocean views, eat-in gourmet kitchen, 4 decks. 443-506-2738 www.oceancity21.com
RENTALS
Weekly Summer Rental 1BR, Beachy, Poolside Apartment - 47th Street. Steps to the beach. 443-506-2738. www.oceancity21.com
Year Round Rentals available in West Ocean City. 2 bedroom, 1 bath and 1 bedrooom, 1 bath. Call 1-877-289-1616 for more information.
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REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE
5BR, 4BA, 3 Master BR! 2 Locust Ct., Ocean Pines $287,500 Call Craig E. Hyatt, REALTOR® SELL IT. BUY IT. HYATT, C: 443-235-7455 BHHS PenFed Realty O: 410-208-3500 EHO
3BR, 2BA Home Close to the Beach. No H.O.A. or town taxes. Bishopville. $249,000. Call Howard Martin Realty, 410-353-5555.
RENTALS
Summer Rental, Last Unit Available!
Available May 10th-Sept. 10th. 312 Sunset Dr. 2BR/1.5BA, newly remodeled, big kitchen/living area. Sleeps up to 6. $13,500/season, you pay utilities. Security deposit $2,000. Call 410-428-7333. www.SunsetTerraceRentals.com
Apartments Starting at $1100 2BR Homes Starting at $950 3BR Homes Starting at $1050
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CALL US TODAY! 410-208-9200
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RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764
Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-289-8888 www.holidayoc.com Summer Seasonal 2BR, 2BA
Renovated luxury, modern, villa. North OC, sleeps 5. May-Sept $13,100. Furn. w/major appl.’s, flat screen tv’s, deck & pool, next to restaurants & bars, close to Northside park. NO Pets. No smokers, Family and Professionals only apply. Credit & ref. checks req w/ sec. dep.
Victor 410-422-5164
COMMERCIAL
Self-Storage Units on Route 50, 300 sq. ft and 250 sq. ft. Call Bill, 301-537-5391.
2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200.
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
Looking for space, comfort and great views? Spacious, climatecontrolled offices available, with use of Conference Room, in a modern, wellmaintained building, in prime Ocean City location. Call 410-524-3440 for appointment.
LAWN CARE LAWN CARE
Call Tyler For A Free Estimate! Offering grass cutting, mulching, hedging & yard clean up. Ocean City and surrounding areas. 410-920-4292
MARCH 30, 2018
DONATIONS
Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.
WANTED WANTED
PAYING CASH for junk A/C’s. Will also pick up other scrap metal or appliances free of charge. 302-222-7297
YARD SALE YARD SALE
Indoor Yard Sale at Worcester Prep Back parking lot of main campus. Saturday, April 7, 7-11am 410-641-3575 Classified Deadline is Monday @ 5pm
FURNITURE
JUMPIN’ JACK FLASH
FURNITURE WAREHOUSE -- NEW AND USED Pick-Up & Delivery Available
410-250-7000
146th Street, Ocean City
SERVICES
BUDGET MOVERS 443-664-5797
LOCAL & EAST COAST MOVING Full Packing Service Piano Movers - Full Service
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SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 211 WILLIAMS STREET UNIT 7 BERLIN, MD 21811 CASE NUMBER C-23-CV-18-000027 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Jessica A. Pruitt, recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 6283, folio 486, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863 on Monday, April 16, 2018 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 6283, folio 486, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 5072, folio 143. The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $15,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance
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of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within ten (10) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 4.87500% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. Defaulting purchaser also agrees to pay the Substituted Trustees’ attorney a fee of $350.00 in connection with the filing of a motion to resell. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-3/29/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 582 OCEAN PKWY. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated July 6, 1998 and recorded in Liber 2552, Folio 169 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $81,000.00, default having occurred under the
terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 10, 2018 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $5,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid
off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 207196-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-3/22/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 10900 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #1411 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 21, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4322, Folio 560 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $292,500.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 3, 2018 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 1411, in the “Golden Sands Club Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of
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PUBLIC NOTICES $22,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver
one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 87601-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-3/15/3t _________________________________ James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 DUFRESNE INVESTMENTS, LLC 16830 S. Mariposa Avenue Gardena, CA 90247 Plaintiff vs. MARGARET M. KEENAN 107 Cherry Street Pocomoke, MD 21851-1429 and WORCESTER COUNTY c/o Maureen Howarth, Esq. 1 West Market Street Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 and ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY described as 107 Cherry Street Pocomoke, Maryland 21851 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-18-000051
ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption from the tax sale on the following property located in Worcester County, Maryland, sold by Phillip G. Thompson, Collector of Taxes for the State of Maryland and for Worcester County, to the plaintiff, the parcel of land described as follows: 50’ X 100’ N Side, 107 Cherry Street, Pocomoke, Maryland 21851, Parcel Number 10105338, Deed Reference 274/337. The property is located at 107 Cherry Street, Pocomoke, Maryland 21851, said property being assessed to Margaret M. Keenan. The Complaint states among other things that the amount necessary for redemption has not been paid. The sale was held on May 19, 2017, and more than six (6) months has passed since that date. It is thereupon this 12th of February, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three consecutive weeks, on or before the 14th day of April, 2018, and redeem the property and answer the Complaint, or thereafter a final judgment will be
entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff title to said property, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. Thomas C. Groton JUDGE Entered: Clerk Circuit Court for Worcester County, MD February 13, 2018 True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-3/22/3t _________________________________ James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 DUFRESNE INVESTMENTS, LLC 16830 S. Mariposa Avenue Gardena, CA 90247 Plaintiff vs. ALICE L. MELVIN 2120 By Pass Road Pocomoke, Maryland 21851-2756 and WORCESTER COUNTY clo Maureen Howarth, Esq. 1 West Market Street Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 and ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY described as 2120 By Pass Road Pocomoke, Maryland 21851 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-18-000050
ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption from the tax sale on the following property located in Worcester County, Maryland, sold by Phillip G. Thompson, Collector of Taxes for the State of Maryland and for Worcester County, to the plaintiff, the parcel of land described as follows: 150' X 150" E Side MD 359 NE of Pocomoke, 2120 By Pass Road, Pocomoke, MD, 21851, Deed Reference 1024/239, Account Number 01005510. The property is located at 2120 By Pass Road, Pocomoke, Maryland 21851, said property being assessed to Alice L. Melvin. The Complaint states among other things that the amount necessary for redemption has not been paid. The sale was held on May 19, 2017, and more than six (6) months has passed since that date. It is thereupon this 12th of February, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three consecutive weeks, on or before the 13th day of April, 2018, and redeem the property and answer the Complaint, or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff title to said
property, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. Thomas C. Groton JUDGE Entered: Clerk Circuit Court for Worcester County, MD February 13, 2018 True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-3/22/3t _________________________________ RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON PA 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17331 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JACOB MEKOLON JR. Notice is given that Cynthia Ann Fultz, 11146 Bell Road, Whaleyville, MD 21872; Judith Lynn Hubbard, 1557 Bentley Circle, Bel Air, MD 21015; and Carol Anne Paul, 1573 Bentley Circle, Bel Air, MD 21015, were on March 15, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Jacob Mekolon Jr. who died on February 14, 2018, 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 15th day of September, 2018. 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. Cynthia Ann Fultz Judith Lynn Hubbard Carol Anne Paul Personal Representatives True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by
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PUBLIC NOTICES personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: 3/22/18 OCD-3/22/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD Thursday April 12, 2018 At 2:00 PM A request has been submitted to instl (1) btlft w/assoc piles no more chwd than 40’ from MHWL at 8800 Chesapeake Dr Parcel #0003A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Construction Owner: Juan Franzetti PW18-015 A request has been submitted to instl (1) 6.6’x10’ floating dock, max chwd ext 11’ at 217 N Heron Dr Parcel #5313A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm LLC Owner: John Duvall PW18-022 A request has been submitted to instl 5’x40’ para dock w/5’x28’ pier, (1) btlt w/all assoc poles, plus (2) moor poles. Reinforce exist blkhd w/batter poles. Max chwd ext 33’ at 616 Oyster Ln Parcel #8020A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm LLC Owner: Allen Meyer PW18-023 A request has been submitted to instl btlft w/poles & instl 4-pole dble jetski lift w/poles, all w/in confines of exist slips, 20’ chwd of blkhd at 128 Newport Bay Dr Unit F Parcel #3575A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Constr Inc Owner: Kenneth & Maggie Abbou PW18-024 A request has been submitted to reloc exist btlft on east side of property, add addt’l btlft on west side, max chwd dist 13’ MHWL at 712 141st St Parcel #9430A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Constr Owner: Brian & Susan Roche PW18-025 A request has been submitted to instl 90’ vinyl blkhd replcmt, rmv exist 5’x40’ dock, build new 5’x40’ dock, constr 6’x30’ pier, instl (2) btlfts w/assoc piles, all new chwd dist 33’ MHWL. Istl (2) PWC lfts w/assoc piles on north side of property max
chwd dist 6’ MHWL at 606 Westway Dr Parcel #9957 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Constr Owner: John & Chandra McMahon PW18-026 A request has been submitted to insl 28’ rplcmt vinyl blkhd 18” chwd of exist blkhd w/eng batter pile systm & instl 5’x28’ para pltfm. All constr MDC 6’6” at 100 Peach Tree Rd Parcel #8020A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Ocean Services of DE Inc Owner: Anthony & Elizabeth Werner PW18-027 A request has been submitted to instl 40’ rplcmt vinyl blkhd 18” chwd of exist blkhd w/eng batter pile systm & instl new 5’x40’ para pltfm, new 5’x30’ perp pier, (4) assoc moor piles & a btlft. All construction MDC 36’6” at 600 Oyster Ln Parcel #8020A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Ocean Services of DE Inc Owner: Richard & Lisa Ensor Jr PW18-028 A request has been submitted to demo exist pltfm, instl 70’ of rplcmt blkhd, a 6’x13’ pier ext to exist pier, a new 5’x28’ pltfm at end of ext, (1) PWC lift & reloc exist btlft, both w/ all assoc poles. Max chwd ext 32’ at 304 Blue Heron Ct Parcel #5313A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm LLC Owner: Robert Dalesio PW18-029 OCD-3/29/2t _________________________________ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ. 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY PO BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17309 Notice is given that the Register of Wills court of Cumberland County, PA appointed Sharon L. Newcomer, 117 Nittany Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 and Andrew L. Richart, 1709 Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 as the Personal Representatives of the Estate of Lake V. Richart II who died on November 16, 2017 domiciled in Pennsylvania, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Christopher T. Woodley whose address is 3509 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, 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. Sharon L. Newcomer Andrew L. Richart Foreign Personal Representatives Charlotte K. Cathell 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 15, 2018 OCD-3/15/3t _________________________________ James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 DUFRESNE INVESTMENTS, LLC 16830 S. Mariposa Avenue Gardena, CA 90247 Plaintiff vs. CYNTHIA L. JORDAN 221 Cedar Street Pocomoke, Maryland 21851 and ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC 1100 Town & Country Road Suite 1100 Orange, CA 92868 and CITY OF POCOMOKE CITY c/o Bruce Morrison, Mayor City Hall, 101 Clarke Avenue Pocomoke, Maryland 21852 and WORCESTER COUNTY c/o Maureen Howarth, Esq. 1West Market Street Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 and ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY described as 221 Cedar Street Pocomoke, Maryland.21851 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-18-000048
ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption from the tax sale on the following property located in Worcester County, Maryland, sold by Phillip G. Thompson, Collector of Taxes for the State of Maryland and for Worcester County, to the plaintiff, the parcel of land described as follows: 45’ X 105’ N/S Cedar St, 221 Cedar Street, Pocomoke, Deed Reference 3239/346, Parcel Number 01017020, said property being assessed to Cynthia L. Jordan. The Complaint states among other things that the amount necessary for redemption has not been
paid. The sale was held on May 19, 2017, and more than six (6) months has passed since that date. It is thereupon this 12th of February, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three consecutive weeks, on or before the 15th day of April 2018, and redeem the property and answer the Complaint, or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff title to said property, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. Thomas C. Groton JUDGE Entered: Clerk Circuit Court for Worcester County, MD February 14, 2018 True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-3/29/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 18-14, on the lands of Terri & Gary Lambertson, on the application of Michele Lambertson, requesting a special exception to replace a non-conforming manufactured home in the V-1 Village District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1122(d)(1)B, ZS 1-204(b)(4), ZS 1-305 and ZS 1-314, located at 5801 Onley Road, approximately 504 feet west of Snow Hill Road (MD Route 12), Tax Map 79, Parcel 178, in the Eighth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 18-15, on the application of Tanner Adkins & Elizabeth Davidson, on the lands of Sandy Cole Odell, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 121 feet to 35 feet (an encroachment of 86 feet) associated with a proposed single-family dwelling in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-201(b)(4), and ZS 1-305, located approximately 290 feet north of Back Creek Road, Tax Map 10, Parcel 236, Lot 11A of the Louis Heights Subdivision, in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:40 p.m. Case No. 18-16, on the lands of
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PUBLIC NOTICES Meral Yilmaz & Rifat Boluk, on the application of Stephen Sawka, requesting a variance to reduce the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 75 feet to 51.4 feet (an encroachment of 23.6 feet) from Old Bridge Road MD Route 707) associated with a proposed single-family dwelling in the R-3 Multi-Family Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-207(b)(2), ZS 1-305(b)(2)B. and ZS 1-326, located at the southeasterly intersection of Old Bridge Road (MD Route 707) and Golf Course Road, Tax Map 27, Parcel 286, Block C, Lot 1, of the Ocean City Heights Subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Case No. 18-17, on the lands of Mildred Stewart Warfield Revocable Trust, on the application of Frank & Janet Scherer, requesting a variance to further reduce the Ordinance prescribed minimum lot width from 61.48 feet to 54.48 feet (a further encroachment of 7 feet) associated with a proposed boundary line adjustment of a non-conforming lot in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-122(c)(1)A and ZS 1-206(b)(2), located on Exeter Road, approximately 763 feet south of Rumgate Road, Tax Map 21, Parcel 8, Section A, Block 9, Lot 6, of the Cape Isle of Wight Subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:50 p.m. Case No. 18-12, on the lands of the County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland, on the application of NB&C, LLC, requesting a special exception for the addition to existing structures of telecommunications facilities that have the effect of increasing the overall height of the existing structure in the V-1 Village District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1204(c)(18) and ZS 1-343, located at 7214 Mill Street, approximately 272 feet north of Newark Road, Tax Map 40, Parcel 226, Lot 1, in the Fourth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:55 p.m. Case No. 18-10, on the application of Hugh Cropper IV, Esquire, on the lands of GCR Development, LLC, requesting a variance to the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area regulations from 25 feet to zero feet associated with two proposed pedestrian walkways and a special exception to increase the maximum height of a non-residential building from 45 feet to 57 feet (an increase of 12 feet) associated with a proposed hotel in the C-2 General Commercial District pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-116(m)(1), ZS 1210(b)(1), ZS 1-210(e), ZS 1305(n)(1)and Natural Resource Code Sections NR 3-104(c)(4) and NR 3111, located on Golf Course Road, approximately 200 feet north of Sunset Avenue, Tax Map 27, Parcel 702, Lot 2, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 7:00 p.m. Case No. 18-18, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, Esquire, on the lands of Stephen M. Townsend and Linda S. Townsend Revocable Living
Trust, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front lot line from 35 feet to 31.5 feet (a reduction of 3.5 feet), a special exception to construct a single-family dwelling, and a special exception to allow a minor subdivision, all associated with a proposed conversion of an agricultural lot into a buildable lot in the RP Resource Conservation District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3)&(4), ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-215(c)(1)&(3), ZS 1305 and ZS 1-306(a)(6)&(b), located approximately 0.35 miles west of Creek Road, Tax Map 62, Parcel 82, Lot 1, in the Seventh Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 7:05 p.m. Case No. 18-19, on the application of Mark S. Cropper, Esquire, on the lands of 611 Holdings, LLC, requesting a special exception to increase the height of a non-residential structure from 45 feet to 50 feet (an increase of 5 feet) and a special exception to increase the height of a fence to 8 feet, associated with a proposed commercial development in the C-2 General Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-210(b)(11)&(e), ZS 1305(n)(1)&(k)(3)C and ZS 1-325, located on Stephen Decatur Highway (MD Route 611), approximately 487 feet south of Old Bridge Road (MD Route 707), Tax Map 27, Parcel 628, Lots 11 & 16, Parcel 464, Lot 11, & Parcel 251, Lot 13, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 7:10 p.m. Case No. 18-13, on the lands of West O Bistro & Bar LLC, on the application of Mark S. Cropper, Esquire, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed right side yard setback from 6 feet to 0 feet (an encroachment of 6 feet) and a variance to the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 20 feet to 0 feet (an encroachment of 20 feet) associated with proposed improvements to an existing restaurant in the CM Commercial Marine District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-214(c)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 12817 Harbor Road, approximately 455 feet east of Golf Course Road, Tax Map 27, Parcel 376, Lots 44, 45 & 101, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 7:15 p.m. Case No. 18-22, on the application of Mark S. Cropper, Esquire, on the lands of Logtown Road, LLC, requesting an appeal of the determination made by the Department to allow Logtown Road, LLC to apply for a special exception to re-establish a previously operational golf course pursuant to §ZS 1-116(i) and §ZS 1116(c)(1), associated with the property located at 8804 Logtown Road, approximately 1,383 feet west of Ocean Gateway (US Route 50), Tax Map 19, Parcel 58, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 7:20 p.m. Case No. 18-21, on the application of Logtown Road, LLC, requesting a special exception to re-establish a previously operational golf course in the A-2 Agricultural District, pur-
suant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(3) and ZS 1-202(c)(17), located at 8804 Logtown Road, approximately 1,383 feet west of Ocean Gateway (US Route 50), Tax Map 19, Parcel 58, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-3/29/2t _________________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17325 Notice is given that the Register of Wills court of Kent County, DE appointed Sandra Stisser, 6909 Hutchinson Street, Pavillion, NY 14525 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Patricia A. Mayo who died on January 21, 2018 domiciled in Delaware, America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Timothy S. Hampton whose address is 9506 Highlander Circle, Walkersville, MD 21793. 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 Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or 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. Sandra Stisser Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell 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 22, 2018 OCD-3/22/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 18-1 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 18-1 (Taxation and Revenue - Trailer Camp Licenses) was passed by the County Commissioners on March 20, 2018. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § TR Subtitle V - Trailer Camp Licenses. (Repeals and reenacts this subtitle for the purpose of modernizing existing language with regard to Mobile Home Park and Manufactured Home Park licenses and provides additional language to
enhance the provisions dealing with enforcement and penalties of trailer camp, mobile home park and manufactured home park licensing, taxes and fees; provides that a license is required to be obtained from the County Commissioners to operate any mobile or manufactured home park in the County; establishes definitions of Department, Manufactured or Mobile Home Park, and Mobile Home as referenced in this subtitle; establishes requirements and procedures for applications for said license including the form, content, filing requirements and renewal requirements; provides that licenses shall be issued annually on a calendar year basis with no prorating of fees and no transfer of licenses; establishes license taxes and provisions for collection, including applicability, determination of tax where the licensee owns the mobile or manufactured homes, quarterly reporting and accounting requirements, forms for quarterly returns, credit for expense in remittance, procedures by the County for failure to file a complete report, and providing that the owner of the premises is responsible for filing the report; and establishing provisions for enforcement, inspections and penalties for violations, including the right of entry for inspections of the property, books or records, defining the types of violations which constitute a civil infraction, establishing a method for determining the amount of penalty, enabling revocation of licenses by the County, and establishing collection procedures, legal proceedings, and providing for collection of delinquent taxes as a lien on the real property.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of 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-3/29/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17340 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARIE R. RICKEY Notice is given that Lynne M. Zink, 8605 Wandering Fox Trail #404, Odenton, MD 21113, was on March 21,2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Marie R. Rickey who died on January 25, 2018, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their
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PUBLIC NOTICES objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 21st day of September, 2018. 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. Lynne M. Zink Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills 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 29, 2018 OCD-3/29/3t _________________________________
veloped; requires a minimum lot area of five acres for a seasonal resort development; establishes permitted uses and structures, including cabins, cottages and similar structures, recreational areas and facilities, and associated office and maintenance facilities; establishes limitations on operations to prevent their use as a primary residence and to specifically prevent occupancy during the months of November through February; establishes area limitations for uses and requires a minimum of 30% of the land area to be devoted to common use open space; establishes a permitted density not to exceed eight units per acres; establishes minimum lot and road frontage requirements; establishes minimum parking requirements; provides for landscaping, buffering and screening requirements; establishes maximum height requirements for buildings and structures; provides review and approval procedures for site plans; establishes Planning Commission criteria for approval requiring a finding that the proposed development will consist of structures of an integrated and harmonious design, provided with adequate vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle circulation, parking, service, utility services, open space, and landscaping; specifies that other regulations of the Zoning Ordinance shall also apply to such developments; and provides that no permit shall be issued for any work in connection with a seasonal resort development until the Planning Commission shall have reviewed and approved the seasonal resort development.)
NOTICE
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OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 18-2 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 18-2 (Zoning - Seasonal Resort Developments) was introduced by Commissioners Church, Elder, Lockfaw, Mitrecic and Purnell on February 20, 2018. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-208(c)(17). (Renumbers the existing subsection 17 to subsection 18 and adds a new subsection 17 to add Seasonal Resort Developments, subject to the provisions of section ZS 1-350, to the list of principal uses and structures permitted by special exception in the R-4 General Residential District.) § ZS 1-350. (Adds this new section to the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance regarding Seasonal Resort Developments for the purpose of encouraging comprehensively planned seasonal resort developments and associated uses under a unified plan of development that allows for flexibility while also requiring unified design and ensuring compatibility with and minimum impact upon existing and future development in the surrounding area and in accordance with plans to ensure adequate open space, safe internal traffic circulation, sufficient parking, appropriate access to public roadways, and adequate buffering and landscaping as the lands are de-
will be held on Bill 18-2 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. 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-3/29/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 18-3 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 18-3 (County Government - County Ethics Law) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Lockfaw, Mitrecic and Purnell on March 20, 2018. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: Title CG5 - Ethics, Subtitle I County Ethics Law. (Repeals and reenacts the Worcester County Public Ethics Law to comply with revi-
sions to the State Ethics Law adopted by the Maryland General Assembly in 2017 as referenced in State Government Article, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland. Specific sections of the County Ethics Law to be amended are referenced below.) § CG 5-104. Conflicts of interest. (Adds a new subparagraph 4 to the “Participation prohibitions” subsection to provide that this subsection does not apply to an individual who is a public official only as a member of a board and who receives minimal compensation; provides that a former regulated lobbyist who becomes a public official or employee may not participate for one calendar year in a matter for which the lobbyist previously assisted or represented another party for compensation in the matter; adds new provisions to the “Use of prestige of office” subsection to specify that an official or employee may not use their position, except as part of their official duties, to influence the award of a County contract to a specific person, may not initiate a solicitation for a person to retain a particular lobbyist, may not use public resources or title to solicit a regulated political contribution, and may not assist a party for compensation in a matter that is the subject of legislative action for one calendar year from the date the Commissioner leaves office.) § CG 5-105. Financial disclosure local elected officials and candidates to be local elected officials. (Adds a new subparagraph 5 to the “Public record” subsection to provide that for statements submitted on or after January 1, 2019, the Ethics Board may not provide public access to a portion of a statement that includes an individual's home address; and adds a new provision to the “Contents of statement” subsection regarding “sources of earned income” to provide that for a statement filed on or after January 1, 2019, if the individual's spouse is a regulated lobbyist, the individual must disclose the entity that has engaged the spouse for lobbying purposes.) § CG 5-106. Financial disclosure employees and appointed officials. (Adds Deputy Department Heads, all Non-Classified employees that serve in a supervisory capacity and potentially other employees designated by resolution of the County Commissioners to the list of appointed officials and employees of Worcester County to which the financial disclosure rules and procedures of this section apply.) A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 18-3 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. 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-3/29/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING WEST SIDE OF GOLF COURSE ROAD SOUTH OF TOWNSEND ROAD TENTH TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 416 has been filed by Hugh Cropper, IV, attorney, on behalf of MEJ Investments, LLC, property owner, for an amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change approximately 0.372 acres of land located on the west side of Golf Course Road and southerly side of Townsend Road, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from R-3 Multi-Family Residential District to C-2 General Commercial District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application. Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 at 11:10 A.M. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM ROOM 1101, WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET, SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863-1072 At said public hearing, the Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 416 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance. Maps of the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 416 and the Planning Commission's recommendation which will be entered into the record of the public hearing are on file and are available for in-
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PUBLIC NOTICES spection at the Department of Development Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm (except holidays). Diana Purnell, President OCD-3/29/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING WEST SIDE OF STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY (MD ROUTE 611) NORTH OF SINEPUXENT ROAD TENTH TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 417 has been filed by Hugh Cropper, IV, attorney, on behalf of L & B Ocean City LLC, property owner, for an amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change approximately 7.517 acres of land located on the west side of Stephen Decatur Highway (MD Route 611) to the north of Sinepuxent Road in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District to C-2 General Commercial District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application. Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 at 11:30 A.M. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM ROOM 1101, WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET, SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863-1072 At said public hearing, the Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 417 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance.
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 15, 2018, or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. Line No Year 003-18 004-18 005-18 008-18 011-18 014-18 017-18 018-18 022-18 030-18
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All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-3/15/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Maps of the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 417 and the Planning Commission's recommendation which will be entered into the record of the public hearing are on file and are available for inspection at the Department of Development Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm (except holidays). Diana Purnell, President OCD-3/29/2t _________________________________
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, APRIL 12, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. CONTINUANCE FROM MARCH 22, 2018 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code,
an appeal has been filed per the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception after a staff determined two (2) parking space nonconformity existing onsite (File #18-18100004), to waive one-half parking space (rounded to one (1)) for a new, seven (7) unit condominium, providing 18 parking spaces instead of 18.5 (19) parking spaces; and requesting that two (2) of these provided parking spaces be compact in size. The site of the appeal is described as Lots 25 and 26, Block 5 of the Fenwick Plat, revised 1965; further described as located at the northwest corner of 125th Street and Assawoman Drive, and locally known as 10-125th Street and 12503 Assawoman Drive, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: 125TH STREET DEVELOPMENT OF OCEAN CITY LLC – (BZA 2510 #18-09400001) 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 Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-3/29/2t _________________________________ CHRIS S. MASON ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, L.L.P. 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17344 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF VERONIKA BADUROVA
Notice is given that Stephanie L. Seibert, 3509 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on March 23, 2018 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Veronika Badurova who died on August 30, 2017, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment 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. Stephanie L. Seibert Personal Representative
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PUBLIC NOTICES True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell 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 29, 2018 OCD-3/29/1t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: DOUGLAS M. MCCLELLAND ESTATE NO. 17343
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above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Thomas J. Kokolis, Esq., 110 North Washington Street, Suite 500, Rockville, MD 20850 for judicial probate for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at Worcester County Court House, Court Room 4, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 04/24/2018 at 10:00 a.m. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 03/29/2018 OCD-3/29/2t _________________________________
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Commentary
March 30, 2018
Ocean City Today
OC’s wind case not compelling enough
Whatever horsepower Ocean City had to employ in its fight to push proposed wind farms farther out to sea was severely reduced last week when Congress passed the new spending bill. Excluded from it during negotiations between leaders of the two parties was a rider offered by Rep. Andy Harris (R1) that would have eliminated funding for required wind farm site inspections if the farms were less than 24 miles from shore. US Wind, as most people know by now, plans to erect the first phase of its installation 17 miles from the coast, with subsequent phases bringing towers much closer. Without knowing how the spending bill talks went between Republican and Democrat negotiators — just like most members of Congress, who had to vote on the 2,000plus page document without time to read it — we can only assume the Harris amendment was done in by continued bipartisan support for clean energy and the jobs it would create. Ocean City’s particular circumstance and the Harris legislation, meanwhile, got no mention in the multitude of follow-up examinations of what was cut from the budget and why. It further substantiates the feeling that, beyond Ocean City’s immediate boosters, what may be important to the resort isn’t registering with anyone else. This is especially so after the General Assembly also rejected a recent attempt to push wind farms out of sight from the beach. These things do not augur well for resort officials’ last hope. That would be forcing the relocation of wind farms by returning to the Public Service Commission with the argument that a change in the size of wind turbines necessitates a new hearing on the projects overall. A great deal can happen over the next year or two that could change everything, but given national voter support for clean energy projects that are located in someone else’s district, Ocean City’s chances of success in this fight aren’t none, but they do seem slim.
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Letters to the editor Resort property tax cut possible in FY19
Editor, Recently the Mayor and City Council of the Town of Ocean City were informed that the constant yield property tax rate for Fiscal Year ’19 increased slightly from 46.56 cents per $100 of assessed value to 46.67 cents. Thus, the staff plans to submit a draft budget to the M&CC at the slightly higher tax rate. The staff pointed out that it has been the town policy to adopt the budget at the constant yield rate for the last several years. Let me share with you the results of adopting the constant yield every year, as opposed to cutting the property tax rate by a fair and reasonable amount. Since FY11, the town has collected over $31 million in excess unassigned fund balance reserves. This is surplus over and above the 15-percent budgeted reserve policy amount. Over this seven-year period, the town has averaged 20.8 percent in unrestricted fund balance reserves, almost 6 percent above the policy threshold. Last year alone (FY17), they collected 25.7 percent, or 10.7 percent above the policy amount. That equated to almost $8.5 million in surplus reserve funds in just one year. In FY17, the M&CC could have reduced the tax rate by nearly 10 cents and
still have generated the 15-percent reserve amount. From a different angle, the town has averaged over $4.4 million in excess reserves over that seven-year period. On average, the tax rate could have been reduced by 4.8 cents each year and the town would still meet their 15-percent reserve policy amount. Yet again, I call on the M&CC to be fiscally responsible as they begin FY19 budget deliberations. Vincent dePaul Gisriel, Jr. Ocean City
NRA on citizens’ side, protecting liberty
Editor, I attended the Rep. Andy Harris town hall Friday, March 16. It was frustrating not being able to respond to the liberal Democrats’ uneducated ideas about how to deal with gun violence. There was no time. I attended the meeting to encourage Rep. Harris to continue his work on protecting America against an electro magnetic pulse, EMP, attack that will destroy our electric grid for years and slowly kill millions of Americans. I had to sit there and be tortured, hearing person after person get up and suggest unworkable, naive suggestions on how to protect our school
children. Person after person illustrated a profound lack of informed judgment. The NRA was a particular target. These liberals actually believe the NRA contributes to gun violence in America. Hitler’s propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels said, “if you repeat a lie often enough it becomes the truth.” They hear, constantly, from liberal Democrats that the NRA is the cause of all gun violence. Now liberals, how about some facts that I know you all hate. Don’t stop reading as you normally do, but learn. Learn that the NRA is on your side. 1. The NRA is America’s oldest civil rights organization. 2. About 1957 the NRA set up charters to help train local black communities to be able to protect themselves against the KKK. 3. In 1934, the NRA supported the National Firearms Act, which served to regulate and tax firearms that were considered used by gangsters at the time. This is the year “assault weapons” were banned. They also supported the Gun Control Act of 1968, which expanded on the system to license firearm dealers and prohibit criminals and those with mental impairments from owning firearms. 4. The NRA supports wildlife conservation through efforts to Continued on Page 86
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By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher Well, hooray. The state Department of Natural Resources this week announced the size limit for flounder has been reduced from 17 to 16.5 inches, which for me means that as of April, I cannot catch fish that are 2.941 percent smaller than the ones I didn’t catch last year. If, as they say, a rising tide floats all boats, it also would be true that an outgoing tide drops all boats. In other words, if the limit were lowered to, say, 16 inches, I’d catch 15.5-inchers, just as a 15-inch limit would lead to an abundance of 14.5-inchers on my line. It’s nature’s way of keeping me humble, apparently, not that I have any trouble with that in the pursuit of angling. I am the guy, through some perverse cosmic interference, who always should have been there yesterday. Except that, were I there yesterday, I should have been there the day before (see outgoing tide reference above). Even though I’m not given to buying into crazy conspiracy theories — Idaho Spuds instant potatoes do not now and never have contained gluten,
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 85 open lands up to managed hunting. 5. The NRA offers training programs for civilians as well as law enforcement. The training programs offered are even recognized by law enforcement as acceptable to fulfill the training requirement for concealed carry licenses (CCW). Today, the NRA has trained over 10,000 police and security firearm instructors and 55,000 certified instructors who in turn train roughly 750,000 people a year. 6. The man with a gun that stopped the church massacre was an NRA instructor. 7. To date, the organization’s Eddie Eagle Gunsafe program has reached over 25 million kids. The main message of the program is to teach kids that should they find a firearm that they should “stop, don’t touch, leave the area, and tell an adult.” 8. The NRA’s current stance on gun control is to enforce existing laws more aggressively. In 2008, in response to the Virginia Tech shooting, the NRA helped to pass the “NICS Improvement Act,” which would provide increased funding and grants to states to report vital information to the National Instant Background Check System (NICS), such as mental health. Many anti NRA people last night were encouraging the very positions that the NRA believes in. A bad man with a gun is stopped by a good man with a gun. Think about this statement. Most, if not all of our massacres take place in gun-free zones and the massacre continues until a good person with a gun stops it. Why are airports, air flights, government buildings, Hollywood stars, politicians, and as we were at the town hall
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even though shadowy potato conspirators are now labeling this product “Gluten Free!” in an attempt to convince us that potato barons of old foisted a glut of gluten on us — I have concluded that the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council has it in for me. I know, without proof, which is what any good conspiracy theory requires, that these fishery folk gathered around a conference table somewhere in the past year and asked, “Should we go with slow torture or take the limit all the way down to zero, so all he’ll catch is fish that don’t even exist?” I already do that, of course, which is why I have tons of fishing tackle that I never use. “You spent $20 on one monster fishing lure?” “Yeah, well, I’ve been thinking about tuna.” “In the inlet?” “It could happen.” But tuna in the inlet or 16.5-inch flounder behind Assateague, it’s all the same to me. Besides, there’s always rockfishing season, when I can catch much larger fish, up to 27 inches, the limit, naturally, being 28.
meeting, protected with guns, but not our children? I hope Worcester County Schools consider training, clandestinely, school personnel, not just teachers, who volunteer to be trained on how to use a pistol and carry it concealed in our schools. The NRA can help train these volunteers. Any armed guard will be the first victim in a school massacre. The maniac must not know who is armed. Statistics show that these cowards look for soft targets where they will not be shot back at, AKA gun-free zones, one of the most unsafe places in America. Israel is surrounded by hateful people. How many school massacres do we hear about? None. Why? They employ walls and guns. As far as more gun laws and weapons made illegal, there is an overarching law: murder is against the law, what more do you need? Outlaw guns then only outlaws will have them is an undeniable truth! Also, assault weapons have been outlawed since 1934 and the NRA was instrumental at that as stated above. Can someone tell me what is an assault “style” weapon? Is it one that looks like an assault weapon already outlawed? Would a maniac who wants to blow children’s heads off be deterred by a law outlawing the weapon he chooses? This is a ridiculous question. Are you people sincere about saving children’s lives? Outlaw abortion used as a birth control method! Fifty-eight million children have been murdered since Roe V Wade 1973 and many painfully. As John Adams said, “facts are stubborn things.” The liberals hate facts. Dennis W Evans Berlin
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