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County pinpoints sports complex site Public hearing on property purchase set to take place at Decatur High on April 19

By Jack Chavez and Mallory Panuska Staff Writers (April 1, 2022) At long last, Worcester County is zeroing in on a property to purchase as a site for a sports complex, a project county officials hope will bring a new and steady revenue stream and economic boon to the community.

The parcel, 95.5-acres of farmland, sits west of and adjacent to Stephen Decatur High School, directly behind Tractor Supply Co. on Old Ocean City Boulevard.

“We looked at several different properties. We graded them and this one and the one on (Route) 589 had the highest grades,” County Commissioner President Joe Mitrecic said.

“The one on 589 came with issues of traffic that we don’t think will be present at the spot we picked.”

In a statement released Tuesday, the county announced plans for a public hearing on April 19 at Stephen Decatur High School to discuss the potential purchase.

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Worcester County announced that it intends to purchase 95 acres of farmland adjacent to Stephen Decatur High School to be turned into an athletic complex, a project that the county has had in its crosshairs for years. Supporters hope that it will be an economic boon for the area, while detractors fear it’ll be another burden on taxpayers.

OC budget up $10 mil. in FY ’23 Covid relief grant, more room tax money to offset higher general fund total

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 1, 2022) With more room tax money and a covid relief grant, Ocean City’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget should be sufficiently stacked to cover a cluster of new employees, raises for the current ones

and an array of other new expenses.

“This budget focuses on our most important asset, our employees,” City Manager Terry McGean said during a budget overview hearing on March 23.

The city is projecting a roughly $10 million increase from last year in the general fund, from $90.6 million to more than $101.5 million.

The overall expenses, which include the capital improvement plan and other funds, came out to about $156

million in the new budget proposal.

The employee projections for the year beginning July 1 include 13 new full-time positions and 15 conversions of existing part-time workers to full-time. McGean said three new part-time positions are also part of the total.

Budget Manager Jennie Knapp said the added personnel will cost about $1.4 million.

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Wor. school board defends allocation to bus contractors

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (April 1, 2022) The Worcester County Board of Education gave its FY23 budget proposal to the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday, with representatives from the Worcester County Bus Contractors Association in attendance.

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Land for proposed athletic complex right next to SDHS Continued from Page 1 The county will use a portion of its FY23 general obligation bond funds, which total about $11.2 million.

“The main purpose for the sports complex … is to provide county residents and guests with more recreational programming and event opportunities by providing additional field space,” the statement read. “Conceptual plans for this project include multi-purpose fields, with restrooms, parking, and concessions for recreation and travel sports. Additional park amenities would include walking trails, ponds, and a playground.”

Added Mitrecic, “I’m excited for the people of Worcester County. It’ll be a huge benefit for everyone and it will certainly be an economic benefit for the county.”

The majority of Ocean City Council members are also backing the proposed land purchase for the complex.

At a work session Tuesday, Mayor Rick Meehan read the contents of the news release announcing the upcoming public hearing, and asked his colleagues to support the efforts.

“What I would like to ask of the council, if you’re willing to do so, to go ahead and vote to support the purchase of this property and to support the bond issue and make it official that the Town of Ocean City supports this complex, supports the purchase of the property and it being part of the bond issue in FY23,” Meehan said.

The elected officials voted 6-1 to support the request, with Council President Matt James opposed.

James explained that while he is in favor of construction of the complex, he did not believe he had enough informa-

tion about the specific property and sale details to vote for it Tuesday.

“I support a sports complex project, I just I would like to see more details,” he said. “We talked about it for three minutes just now. I know we talked about it for five years but I would like more details before I just blindly support it. That’s why I voted against it today.

Council members also voted Tuesday to support a request from City Manager Terry McGean to direct the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) to update an economic study previously performed for the complex, and complete a master plan and cost estimate for the project. He said the request will cost the town about $50,000 and that Tuesday’s approval would allow the state board to take it up at its next meeting set April 5.

Council members voted unanimously in favor of the request, which included a clause that the money will come out of the advertising department’s budget.

But not everyone is happy about the plans to move along with the complex.

County Commissioners Jim Bunting and Chip Bertino, for instance, attempted to block multiple motions to move the project forward over the last year.

Reasoning against the plan has largely been skepticism that a complex will produce the cash flow that supporters envision, that it’ll worsen existing traffic problems and that if the county pursues a complex, it should be built in the more economically challenged lower county.

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Bus contractors refute Board of Ed rationale Continued from Page 1 Overall, the budget request totals $3.98 million more than FY22, an increase of 4.1 percent. The increase is largely represented by the difference between requests for an increase of $5.64 million for “personnel services” and $503,296 for “maintenance and services” and a decrease of $1.98 million for “interfund charges” and $273,015 for “other charges.”

The bus contractors have spent the last few weeks rallying support among the commissioners to aid its pursuit of increasing contractor compensation far above what the board is offering for FY23. Their argument cites the ever-increasing costs associated with maintaining a school bus — the responsibility of the driver — and rising fuel costs.

The commissioners heard impassioned testimony from acting WCBCA secretary Lori Thompson during their March 15 meeting and on Tuesday, Vincent Tolbert, chief finance officer for Worcester County Public Schools, shed light on the board’s side of the negotiation.

“Their initial ask was $1.5 million, which is about a 25 percent increase,” Tolbert said. “I said at the time that was a huge ask for one year and it probably would not happen. Our initial proposal was $180,000, a 4 percent increase on mileage, hourly rates and PVA (per vehicle allotment). After having several more meetings with our bus contractor representatives ... the Board of Ed amended our proposal and increased it to $247,876.”

Tolbert added that, based on those proposed rates, the average bus contract in FY23 would total $76,080. Contracts include five hours and 100 miles per day, plus the PVA and an administration fee. It does not include field trips, athletics, summer school or aftercare. The proposal amounts to about a 4.6 percent increase over FY22 contracts.

Further, Tolbert compared Worcester’s rates with rates in Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset counties and showed that Worcester contracts are anywhere from around $8,500 or

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Worcester County Public Schools Chief Finance Officer Vince Tolbert presents the Board of Education’s FY23 budget to the County Commissioners on Tuesday. County school bus contractors also attended the meeting and offered rebuttals to claims the board has made in contract discussions.

$12,800 more lucrative.

“I think that shows our rates are very competitive and we’re very fair with our bus contractors based on those comparisons,” Tolbert said.

Commissioner Ted Elder, himself a former bus contractor and president of the WCBCA, crunched some numbers that showed, regardless of the board’s proposed increase for the contractors, the overall share of the budget it represents has consistently decreased over the last few years.

“I’ve got the 2019 budget here and (the contractors were) 6.04 percent of the budget in 2019,” Elder said. “In 2023, your proposal now is only 5.4 percent of the budget. For comparison, we have instructional salaries that increased 17 percent over that time. Administration costs have increased 18.5 percent. At the same time, transportation (which included the contractors) has only increased 13 percent. So there definitely is a problem and there’s a reason the bus contractors have been here and we need to straighten that stuff out.”

Thompson, who was in attendance, came before the commissioners after Tolbert to offer feedback on the budget put forth, aiming especially at the PVA and comparison to neighboring counties.

Thompson said that the $300,000 PVA that the board demonstrated is inaccurate because it’s based on a bus life of 15 years when in reality buses are in service on average for 12 years. The dif-

ference, when coupled with monthly bus loan payments which can total as much as $2,000 per month, can equal as much as $84,000 out of a contractor’s pockets — before retirement investment.

“So the PVA isn’t as beautiful as it seems,” Thompson told the commissioners. “And for us to sit here and (for the board to) act like we have blinders on and we’re not listening, we’re in a critical position and you guys are the ones who make or break this decision because I can promise you that next year and the year after that and the year after that, these guys are going to be coming to you asking for $17 million, $20 million, $30 million because you’ve left — you’ve absolutely left — a

program that has run in this county for years on the backs of these people who have worked 20, 30, 40 years to transport our students. You’re willing to just turn a blind eye to it and not respond appropriately.”

Thompson even invoked the concept of “ethical fading” in describing negotiations with the board thus far, a term that describes the action of an individual or organization failing to see the unethical impact of their choices.

“I don’t mean to be disrespectful, but quite frankly, saying that we’re better than Somerset or Wicomico is like saying we’re the best horse in the glue factory. And that’s the reality. If you let this go, you’re saying that, too,” Thompson said.

Athletic complex site selected Continued from Page 3 councilmember Vince Gisriel pointed out in the past that one study concluded that the Mid-Atlantic region is oversaturated with such facilities.

Thus, to be viable a project, one here would likely require a government subsidy by as much as 25 percent.

Last week, however, Del. Wayne Hartman (R-38C) said there’s hope in this year’s session that a bill will pass that would give the MSA $200 million to spend on new projects around the state, and that, in turn, could be used

to help fund the complex.

Of course, the land off of Route 589 that Mitrecic alluded to also was once highly regarded by the county before that plan fell through. That experience demonstrates that while the county is again high on this property, it is not a done deal.

“Certainly, they’re still out there,” Mitrecic said when asked if there are other properties the county has looked at. “We’re moving forward with the purchase of this one and certainly it’s the preferred property.”

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Salaries, advertising funds, contracts lead to increase Continued from Page 1 3.7 percent on average for all general employees for a total nearly $493,000. The pay rate for part-time employees is also going up.

Contract negotiations were completed as well with members of the International Association of Firefighters to raise their pay by 3.19 percent for a total $93,175. Negotiations with members of the Fraternal Order of Police were also finalized this week, McGean said. Preliminary estimates show a proposed 5.77 percent increase in departmental salaries for a total nearly $460,000.

Knapp said the budgeted amount for pay increases is about $1.8 million.

Other operating expenses that

would see a jump from fiscal 2022 to ’23 included about $2.1 million for advertising, $954,548 for debt service, money for body camera contracts in the police budget, and other contract, equipment and insurance costs.

Along with receiving more money than expected from room tax, parking fees and similar sources, the city received a $3.4-million American Rescue Plan Act grant that significantly helped keep finances in the black, Knapp said. Without that covid relief money, she said, the budget would have been presented with a $2 million deficit.

Some residents’ property tax bills may also be lower this year if council members vote to keep the state-calculated constant yield.

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Ocean City council members got their first look last week at the budget projections for fiscal 2023, which include more money for employees, salaries, advertising and other expenses covered in part by a covid relief grant and higher-than-expected tourism dollars.

The new rate for fiscal 2023 would be 45.26 cents per $100 of assessed value, as opposed to the current rate of 45.63 cents.

Knapp said anyone whose assessment stayed the same will see a decrease, while owners who saw an assessment increase will likely be paying the same amount in property taxes.

The city’s overall tax base is calculated at about $9.4 billion, which was an increase from last year’s roughly $9.25 billion. The constant yield will adjust for the difference.

Last year, the city collected about $42.25 million in tax revenue, while the projection for the coming fiscal year is roughly $42.5 million.

The proposed fiscal 2023 budget also includes a change to the city’s reserve amounts.

The chunk of money is not allocated for any specific needs and available for things like unforeseen emergencies, nonrecurring unplanned expenses, and unexpected service cost increases.

Under city policy, 15 percent of the general fund is required to be set aside in the fund. The fiscal 2023 budget calls for that percentage to be bumped up to 20 percent.

The fund presently has nearly $16 million more than the required 15 percent, and the change would lower that slush money to about $11.5 million. Within the budget, about $1.6 million of that total is already appropriated, which would whittle the total available down a little more.

Council members discussed the change from 15 to 20 percent in January, but decided not to take action until after budget talks.

When discussing the proposal last week, Councilman John Gehrig asked if the extra nearly $5 million could be used to help pay off debts or fund other expenses instead of just setting it aside. While some projects cannot be paid off, McGean said he would look into all of the options and present the information to council members during budget wrap-up before they approve the final numbers.

Berlin house fire claims life of beloved Burton family dog (April 1, 2022) Multiple fire units responded Saturday to a house fire at 10016 Carey Road in Berlin that took the life of a beloved canine.

The fire also claimed the home and personal possessions of residents Julie and Jeffrey Burton, who operate Surfside Rooster in West Ocean City.

The Berlin Volunteer Fire Company was alerted to the fire at 10:29 a.m., with the first units on the scene reporting fire and smoke coming from the attic of the home.

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Council to discuss deputy manager position

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 1, 2022) After nearly three months as city manager, Terry McGean has decided he needs a number two.

At a budget work session on March 23, the city’s newly minted administrative chief presented plans to hire a deputy city manager to help oversee some of the city’s departments.

Under the current makeup, McGean as city manager oversees all 16 of the city’s department heads with the help of one assistant.

“It is too much for one person,” he said during the meeting, pointing out that he has found himself being more reactive than proactive because of the workload since his hire in late December.

The proposed change would put five departments — recreation, risk, grants and special projects, IT, and community development — under the purview of the deputy city manager.

“There are different departments under that position,” McGean said. “I thought some needed to stay as direct report, others would fall under the

deputy manager.”

The new employee would allow McGean to concentrate more on the departments that he said needs to stay under the city manager’s wing “I feel very strongly that public works, police and fire always need to be direct reports to the city manager,” he said.

The deputy city manager would be hired as a grade 130, which McGean said is the same as a department head.

In fiscal 2023, McGean budgeted a little more than $151,000 for the new employee’s salary and benefits.

McGean also said this week that he has no candidates in mind yet for the position and the council members are set to talk about the position details at a work session on April 12.

Mayor Rick Meehan commended McGean during last week’s meeting for his decision to include the position in the budget.

“I think you put a lot of thought into it,” Meehan said. “And I think it is good that you sat up here for a while and actually saw some of those departments and how essential they are to what you do on a daily basis.”

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Funding help needed for new DT OC public safety building

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Ocean City Development Corporation officials asked City Council members this week for support and funds to help build a new public safety building complete with housing for police officers at the site of the Somerset Street parking lot.

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 1, 2022) Plans are advancing for a mixed use project on a longvacant downtown Ocean City block and a nearby public safety building complete with housing for police officers, but some city dollars will likely be needed to make it all happen.

At a work session Tuesday, Ocean City Development Corporation officials updated City Council members on the status of development plans for a cluster of 35,000 square feet of properties between Somerset and Dorchester Streets known as the model block.

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As a companion, OCDC officials are planning to develop the nearby Somerset Street parking lot and bus station into a two-story, 12,000square-foot public safety building complete with a substation for the bicycle patrol and 25 beds for seasonal officers. That project, Irwin said, is set for completion sooner, but will need some help from the city.

Council members were set to discuss the city’s contribution to the total estimated $2.4 million cost at a budget meeting Thursday during discussions about the capital improvement plan. Irwin said OCDC is set to contribute $1 million to the project over a 20-year period from the city’s inlet parking fund, as well as $150,000 out of its own funds for preliminary soft costs such as an architectural study, surveying and soil analyses.

And while most of the council members voiced support for the project Tuesday, some questions were asked about parking.

Irwin explained that the construction of the new public safety building will effectively eliminate most of the 30 parking spaces in the Somerset Street lot. And while the lot is not one of the more popular ones in the area, the loss of spaces in it will be felt, especially since only 10 spaces will remain and a total of 25 are needed to accommodate the police officers who will live there.

In turn, Irwin and OCDC President Kevin Gibbs presented plans to section off 15 spaces within the nearby roughly 70-space lot at the OCDC office building for the project.

While this is a good solution in the short term, Councilman John Gehrig and other councilmembers questioned the permanence of it.

“There’s just so many pieces to this puzzle,” he said. “I mean, the building looks nice and I know the beach patrol and the police department recommend it, I guess, or put their support behind it, but how’s this parking going to look?”

While Irwin and Gibbs agreed that the solution may be temporary, as the parking lot could end up getting developed one day, they assured the council that corporation members are on it. Gibbs said members of a newly formed committee are tasked with researching the situation and coming up with other solutions for the overall downtown parking issue.

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By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 1, 2022) Ocean City Council members approved two leases with local businesses this week for the use of public parking spaces and cityowned land in midtown.

Public Works Director Hal Adkins presented the respected contracts, which council members unanimously approved.

The parking lease first came to fruition many years ago, when the owner of Skye Bar & Grill and General’s Kitchen on 66th Street inked a deal to lease 50 spaces on the northeast portion of the public safety building lot on 67th Street. Adkins explained that the agreement at the time was identical to one that the owner of Dead Freddie’s had for spaces on the southeast portion of the lot.

In subsequent years after the first lease was signed, the Skye Bar and General’s Kitchen spaces were reduced to 32.

Fast forward to present day. Adkins said the original lease with Skye Bar and General’s Kitchen cannot be renewed because the space is needed to build a firehouse. He added that Dead Freddie’s no longer has a lease with the city.

To somewhat make up for the loss of parking for Skye Bar, and meet the

establishment’s parking requirement because of the installment of glass walls around the rooftop deck, Adkins said city staff members worked out an agreement to offer nine spaces directly west of the business on 66th Street.

Adkins said the owner only needs four spaces to satisfy the county liquor license board’s requirement, but that city staff were able to provide nine.

The reduction from 50 to 32 to nine puzzled Councilman Tony DeLuca, who pointed out the rather hypocritical nature of the code that allows for busy establishments like General’s Kitchen and Skye Bar to operate with reduced parking while other properties cannot.

“This is minus 41 parking spaces,” he said, pointing out that while he supports parking exceptions, he believes some inconsistency exists.

In the end, all of the council members voted to approve the lease, which allows for rental of the spaces for a year for $4,080. According to the staff report, the contract is set for renewal annually because officials are eyeing the area for a future water treatment plant.

Also during Tuesday’s meeting, council members renewed a lease between the city and Wenzlaff Family, LLLP and Bay Water Ski & Skat Inc.

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for use of a city-owned lot beside the public safety building to conduct business for Advanced Marina.

The company has leased the property since May 2020 and uses it for parts storage, boat maintenance, boat and trailer parking, and displaying boats for sale.

The initial lease was for one year, and last year council members renewed it for another. Tuesday’s renewal was for a third year for a $20,000 sum.

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Council holds off on sign approval Continued from Page 10 agreed to go back to the drawing board, in a way, to give council members more options for replacing variable message panels on the tennis center welcome sign near the Route 90 bridge.

The nearly $45,000 price tag for color panels seemed to be too much for Council President Matt James, while Councilman John Gehrig said he would like to see how much it would cost to upgrade the panels to the highest possible level.

McGean said he would get more information and share it with council members in a couple of days.

Plans in works to address parking Continued from Page 8 spots in the interim,” Gibbs said Tuesday. “We wanted to try to buy some more land for spots while also trying to get ahold of exactly what the parking is downtown.”

In any case, Gibbs assured the council that the parking issue will be addressed, and pointed out that the need for housing for seasonal employees likely trumps anything else right now.

“We’ve solved some major problems and I just don’t feel that 10 parking spaces right now for this project is worth the negatives,” he said.

Gehrig explained that he was only asking questions and not singling out anything specific.

Councilman Mark Paddack also suggested looking into a parking inlieu-of deal, or possibly revisiting the idea of constructing a parking garage in the area, a concept that has been floating around for decades.

Council members ultimately agreed to hold off on voting to support advancement of the project, pending discussion of the funding request Thursday.

As for the model block, Gibbs said he has talked with some tenants who are interested in the commercial spaces, but completion is still a ways away. Irwin said that OCDC owns most of the properties and will not need funding help from the city for the development. He also said that some of the properties could be bought from the tenants who move into them.

The development corporation is set to manage the housing on the block as well, which Irwin said will be geared toward J1 students because of the parking factor. Under city code, developments for foreign workers require little to no parking because the majority of them do not have cars.

Without that clause, Irwin said parking would be nearly impossible.

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Dredging efforts get more money

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (April 1, 2022) Dredging projects in and around Ocean City got a boost in funding to the tune of $1.1 million after President Joseph Biden signed the Fiscal Year 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act. The act provides funding for construction and maintenance projects up and down the mid-Atlantic region, which, for the resort area, means dredging and habitat restoration.

“This funding is essential to honor our commitments to our partners and communities to restore and protect our local ecosystems, reduce flood risk and keep our waterways open for safe navigation and commerce,” Col. Estee Pinchasin, Baltimore District commander, said in a

prepared statement. “It will enable our team the opportunity to improve upon existing waterway infrastructure and produce long-term benefits for our region.”

In particular, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District received $97 million of whixh $600,000 will go toward Assateague Island Restoration efforts and $510,000 toward dredging the Ocean City Inlet and Sinepuxent Bay, The money dedicated to the Assateague Island will go toward continued efforts to restore habitats of endangered and threatened species by way of a sand bypass.

The sand dredged from Ocean City Iinlet will be dredged and placed into the surf zone along the northern end of Assateague Island, and from there

the sand should move to shore and help build up the beach.

The littoral drift of sand moves from north to south along the resort’s beach. But because of the jetty system at Ocean City inlet, sand piles up to the north of the north jetty and the area south of the inlet is deprived.

While the sand would typically be placed on the beach just south of an inlet, Assateague is a National Seashore.

The money from the bill will also go toward a few other projects on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, including $4.3 million to dredge the Wicomico River, $8,000 to perform compliance inspections at the Pocomoke River, and $3.88 million toward oyster restoration in Maryland and Virginia tributaries leading into the Chesapeake Bay.

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More beach bonfire permits could boost fire dept. budget

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 1, 2022) Beach bonfires could be a boon for the Ocean City Fire Marshal ’s office in fiscal 2023.

During a hearing about projected public safety finances Monday, Deputy Fire Chief Josh Bunting said fees from the recreational permits could significantly pad the revenue side of his budget.

“I think it’s changed kind of the perception of Ocean City’s beach in the evening,” Bunting said of the public beach bonfire craze. “It’s something to do for folks visiting our resort.”

Bunting said between 2,500 and 2,800 bonfires are held on the beach each year for a total roughly $192,000 in revenue. For next year, he expects the number to go up, but also remained conservative with his total revenue estimate because weather is a huge factor.

“A week of rain can be a $40,000 change,” he said, explaining why the projection was just $195,000 instead of a higher number.

In conjunction with that, Councilman Tony DeLuca also brought up the fee charged for a bonfire permit.

At just $75 a pop, he pointed out that people are getting a pretty good deal, especially considering how much work goes into the issuance of the permits and other efforts on the staff end. In turn, he asked whether department officials have ever considered raising the price, even if it’s just to $90 or $100.

“For a family event, everyone kicks in 10 bucks …,” he suggested.

Bunting said the fees have not

been raised in 15 or 20 years, but that he did not know if a change is needed this year.

In turn, Mayor Rick Meehan suggested raising the fee to $85 or $90 for this season as it could help offset costs.

“The key is to be able to continue the program and make it cost efficient,” he said.

Bunting said the department is also expected to bring in more revenue from site plans and permits this year, as more growth is expected throughout the resort.

In expenses, he said the body worn camera program will affect the office some due to data storage needs. He also said that some new staff members have bumped up costs for training and certifications, and some new staff members are coming on board in fiscal 2023. The department is also taking on more responsibility with recent changes to the city’s rental code.

Members of the city’s volunteer and career fire departments also presented their budgets Monday, along with members of the beach patrol.

Within the career fire department and beach patrol divisions, staffing concerns were prevalent.

After discussions, council members directed City Manager Terry McGean to look into using savings in the beach patrol division to attract staff members. They also asked for updates on staff numbers after a job fair and employee testing event this weekend.

McGean also agreed to set a work session to discuss fire department staffing plans, overtime breakdowns, training, and part-times salaries within the career fire department.

OC police budget up in FY23 for body cams, FOP contract

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 1, 2022) Ocean City’s largest departmental budget is set for an increase of roughly 5 percent in the city’s fiscal 2023 budget, thanks to the implementation of police body camera technology and a new union contract.

At an estimated more than $25.58 million, the city’s police budget accounts for about a quarter of the total general fund, and more than half of the overall public safety budget.

At a hearing Monday, Police Chief Ross Buzzuro broke down the projected numbers, highlighting nearly $460,000 in salary increases through a working Fraternal Order of Police contract and more than $350,000 to launch a body camera contract.

He also said revenue projections

from things like parking fines and code enforcement are expected to increase by $177,000. With all of the new costs, the overall budget is jumping from about $24.2 million to nearly $25.6 million from the current fiscal year.

In late February, council members approved a five-year, $2.5 million contract with Axon Enterprises to equip the department’s 116 full-time officers, seasonal officers and public safety aides with body cameras. The agreement also provides for battery packs, training, support, unlimited storage of videos and evidence, a suite for sharing and managing videos, and transcription.

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New congressional map tossed out

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (April 1, 2022) The Anne Arundel County Circuit Court rejected the new Maryland congressional district map last Friday and ordered it to be redrawn, dealing a blow to state Democrats whose First District map would have been less in U.S. Rep. Andy Harris’s (R) favor as he seeks reelection.

The First District would have crossed the Chesapeake Bay and into Anne Arundel County — areas that are much more densely populated than the Eastern Shore and are home to more Democratic voters.

“The plaintiffs, based upon the evidence (provided) at trial, proved that the (proposed map) was drawn with ‘partisanship as a predominant intent, to the exclusion of traditional redistricting criteria,’” Judge Lynne Battaglia wrote in her decision. The retired Maryland Court of Appeals judge wrote, “It is clear … that Republican voters and candidates are substantially adversely impacted by the 2021 plan. The state has not provided a ‘compelling state interest’ to rationalize the adverse effect.”

Del. Wayne Hartman (R-38C) said he was pleased with Battaglia’s decision.

“This gerrymandering has been going on in Maryland for many

years,” he said. “To see a judge come out so strongly against it — hopefully this is a good sign for the legislative districts, which would affect our eight congressional members and federal partners. Hopefully, it’s a good sign because there’s definitely some obvious gerrymandering where the majority party used these maps to have the desired outcome by eliminating conservative representation.”

The Maryland Democratic Caucus submitted its new map on March 28, which does away with the new sliver of Anne Arundel County in the First District but instead of stopping its wrap around the bay at the southern portion of Harford County, it encompasses that entire county and the western areas of Baltimore County.

On Wednesday, the House of Delegates got a chance to review the new map after it passed the Senate. While the First District looks “much like it used to,” Hartman said, the whole map is still not ideal.

“It still favors the Democratic Party,” he said. “Rural western Maryland District 6 goes into Montgomery County instead of Carroll County, keeping areas of similarities together, i.e. rural needs. With the number of Republicans in Maryland, we should have at least three of the eight seats (in the U.S. House of Representatives). With this map, Republicans

New staff needed for cameras Continued from Page 12 within the contract, which Buzzuro said would free up about $44,000 from the fiscal 2023 budget.

“It’s a slight savings there,” he said.

Members of the state legislature voted last year to require all departments in Maryland to equip officers with body cameras by 2025.

Following the release of cell phone footage that caught snippets of polarizing events involving police on the Boardwalk last summer, along with several other events involving officers over the last few years, Mayor Rick Meehan made a push to ensure the cameras are bought, and the accompanying technology installed, before the coming season.

The funds included in the fiscal 2023 budget will cover the cost of hiring two full-time evidence techs and two part-time records clerks for implementation of the camera footage.

In response to a question from Councilman Peter Buas, Buzzuro said he expects the new staff members to be able to handle the workload, but that he will not know for sure until the program is underway.

“We’re in uncharted territory,” he

said. “We believe that we have all the tools … But time will tell.”

Buzzuro said the jobs have been posted and that they have “attracted some pretty good people” to fill the positions. If all goes as planned, he expects to have the hires in place by the end of April.

Councilman Tony DeLuca also pointed out during Monday’s hearing that while the camera program is a new overall expense for the department, all of the costs so far have come in low.

“Every phase of the body cameras has come in under budget, which is great,” he said.

Besides the body cameras, the police department’s budget, which begins July 1, is projected to see an increase in the amount of overtime funds needed. The total is set to go up by $60,000, which DeLuca questioned.

He pointed out that more officers were hired last year, which should have reduced the overtime budget, and asked for a monthly breakdown of the costs to get some answers.

Councilman John Gehrig supported the request, which City Manager Terry McGean agreed to look into.

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“I will be voting against this map.”

Later Wednesday night, the new map passed along party lines.

Shortly after the vote, Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh announced an appeal to the original ruling had been filed.

Meanwhile, speaking of the legislative map legal case in the Maryland Court of Appeals, Hartman said that he doesn’t expect a decision until after session, which ends on April 11.

Already, the deadline to file for election in Worcester County has been pushed back twice. First to March 22 and now to April 15. Likewise, the primaries have been postponed from June 28 to July 19 and even that date is not set in stone and can’t be until the court’s decision, County Election Officer Patricia Jackson said.

“We’ll have to look at the new (map) lines and compare them to our existing lines and move any voters whose voters’ district might have changed to a new legislative precinct,” Jackson said of the work that must wait until after the decision.

Asked if the primaries could be delayed once again, Jackson offered a simple reply.

“There’s always a chance,” she said.

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Covid-19 vaccine for younger children to be ready in April

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 1, 2022) A covid vaccine for children who are 6 months to 5 years old is expected to be ready this month.

On Tuesday, Heather Snyder, the infection prevention manager at Atlantic General Hospital, said in an email that the three-dose Pfizer shot for young children has gone through months of clinical trials and should be available sometime in April.

“Results from these clinical trials, that began in February, will help to determine the efficacy and long-term immunity provided through vaccination of those 6 months to 5 years of age,” she said.

She added that Moderna is also working on a two-dose vaccination series for children younger than 6.

“The synchronicity of developments between these two manufacturers will allow for product comparison, potentially providing additional options as we work to increase immunization in this critical age group,” Yonker said.

Yonker said that hospital officials are also still keeping an eye on the BA.2 omicron subvariant, which she said is now the dominant strain of the virus around the world.

“Nationally, areas such as the southwest U.S. are seeing a small increase in associated cases,” Yonker said. “The impact this variant will have across the country remains unknown.”

She added that officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believe that it is not likely people will be infected with omicron twice.

“Due to the recent Omicron surge experienced locally, this indicates an

impending additional wave from BA.2 is unlikely,” Yonker said.

Yonker also reported that Atlantic General was treating two covid patients as of Tuesday, breaking a fourweek streak of no local inpatients.

She said neither patient is on a ventilator or in the ICU and one is vaccinated.

Weekly vaccine numbers, testing info, and more: • As of Thursday, Maryland providers had administered more than 11.5 million covid-19 vaccines for a total of 95 percent of residents 18 and older with at least one dose.

The percentage of residents 5 and older with at least one dose was 91.1 percent.

• This week, a total of 75.18 percent of the county’s population had received at least one covid vaccine and 68.68 percent were fully vaccinated for a total 13,845 vaccines administered.

• Atlantic General staff members administered 11 shots in the last week.

• Atlantic General Hospital hosts vaccine clinics for patients ages 5 and older from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at its pharmacy in the main lobby of the hospital. All three types of vaccines are offered.

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Pocomoke English teacher earns top honor

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (April 1, 2022) A Pocomoke high School English teacher who takes pride in creating safe spaces for all students regardless of race, creed, or sexual orientation was named the 2022 Worcester County Teacher of the Year during a ceremony on Friday night.

Kristin Cashman earned the top honor after beating out 13 other nominees in the Kristin Cashman district.

“It’s so incredibly humbling to represent the 700 plus teachers in the county,” Cashman said on Tuesday after letting the honor sink in for a few days. “Every single educator deserves this position. We put our heart and souls into what we do. I’m totally honored, but also humbled to represent Worcester County.”

Friday’s celebration took place at Worcester Technical High School where all 14 nominees were honored for their work and dedication to the students.

The ceremony, which is traditionally a black-tie and evening gown affair, was closed off to the public because of covid-19 preventative measures, though attendees were able to bring two guests. Cashman took her

husband and a colleague and was thankful that she could get away with wearing a cocktail dress instead of a full-blown evening gown.

No matter what she wore to the event, it was Cashman’s night to be honored.

“I am so proud of both Kristin and all of the incredible teachers we have honored this evening,” Superintendent Lou Taylor said during the celebration. “Kristin will be a fantastic representative not only for her school, but our entire school system as she progresses to the state-level program.

Her passionate advocacy for equality in education is to be commended.”

Cashman’s road to becoming the Teacher of the Year started well before she stepped foot in a classroom as an instructor nearly 23 years ago. In fact, it started when she was a pupil herself.

On Tuesday, Cashman reminisced about the days when she and her big sister, then Laura Cashman now Becker, converted full rooms of their childhood home into classrooms, with their parents’ permission of course, and make-believed they were teachers. Both girls, as it turned out, became teachers when they grew up.

Cashman dove into the field of teaching in 1999 after graduating from Salisbury University. Her first job was in Pennsylvania, where she taught fourth and fifth graders.

She took a few years off to start a family and returned to the classroom in 2007, this time in Wicomico County.

Now working as a high school English teacher in Worcester County, Cashman also works as an adjunct professor in the education department of her alma mater.

Cashman’s ambition to became a teacher was to provide students with better experiences than she had growing up.

“I can count on one hand the positive impact of teachers on myself, and that’s kind of worrisome,” she said, explaining that she learned quite early what teaching was not.

Part of Cashman’s strategy to providing better experiences involves being part of the school’s equity team and creating a safe space for all who enter her classroom.

No matter a student’s race, ethnicity, creed, sexual orientation, or identity, once they cross the threshold of her classroom, she says they become a family.

The space she creates is done so through healthy dialogue about historical texts like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail.

“Lessons like this are indicative of how Cashman values and amplifies student voice(s) as they connect with

and explore different pieces of literature,” a statement from the district read last week.

Expanding on the topic, Cashman said we all go through life with various lenses which are formed by experiences.

“One of the purposes of the equity team is to…work to identify the lenses, looking to not only identify the lenses but the strengths and considerations that may hinder us with the lenses we see through,” she said. “It’s courageous work. Sometimes there are uncomfortable conversations that must happen.”

When the dialogue starts, either through the equity team or in the classroom, the students lead the discussion and learning occurs organically.

“It’s personal development, personal enhancement,” she said. “It’s evolution of thoughts, ideas, and perception. It’s nothing but positive. It gives me life when we have these discussions and reflect on ourselves.”

Cashman is also the coordinator for the Worcester on Wheels Program – a mobile engagement and outreach program that won $1 million in the state’s competitive program to support innovative education solutions – as well as the Women Who Rise program which was developed to create a pipeline for See TEACHER Page 18

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One dies in Navy Teacher praised for unique style plane crash near Continued from Page 16 future female educators. said countless colleagues are also to be Through WOW, Cashman can help credited for her success, whether vetChincoteague Bay bridge the gap between the school and erans or rookies in the field.

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (April 1, 2022) Two people were rescued and another died after a Navy E-2D Hawkeye out of Norfolk, Virginia crashed near Chincoteague on Wednesday night.

The plane crashed near Wildcat Point, not far from Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, and according to a statement from the Navy, it went down at about 7:30 p.m.

Two crew members were rescued by the Maryland State Police, who arrived on the scene first, and were taken to Wallops Island where they were treated for non-life threatening injuries.

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the communities it serves by going into those neighborhoods and tutoring students.

The Pocomoke WOW is still working to obtain an RV, but once obtained, it will be outfitted with a classroom and WIFI. Until then, Cashman and others continue to set up temporary hotspots while providing out-of-classroom tutoring. The experience also allows both community members and teachers to share their worlds with one another for a better understanding.

“Our Worcester on Wheels program, even minus the wheels, is being very successful in bridging the gaps between the communities and the schools,” Cashman said. “Schools are the hub of the community.”

Pocomoke High School Principal Jenifer Rayne is one of many administrators Cashman credited for her success.

That success, she said, was due to the administrators having an opendoor policy with a willingness to try different things in the classroom, allowing her to provide the best learning experience she can for her students.

“A champion for all her students and colleagues, Kristin ignites the entire building with energy and enthusiasm for this work,” Rayne said. “Every school, every county, and every state needs Kristin Cashman!”

The teacher of the year winner also

Cashman was one of four finalists named last week to be in contention for the Teacher of the Year title. The other finalists were Steven Deakyne of Stephen Decatur High School, Lindsay Harrington of Stephen Decatur Middle School, and Michael Levy of Worcester Technical High School.

Cashman was named the Teacher of the Year on Friday during a ceremony at Worcester Technical High School.

Like 23 other teachers across Maryland, she will submit several essays to the state over the next few months, cross her fingers, and hope she is selected to be a finalist in the state Teacher of the Year competition.

But the position is much more than just bragging rights.

“You have the ability as your county’s teacher of the year to interact with, on a monthly basis almost, with 23 other teachers of the year from across the state,” Cashman said. “Now you’re going to have somebody in each county of the state to say, ‘Hey, I heard you’re doing this. Tell me more about it because it seems super successful.’

“I can’t wait to go out and share what’s happening in Worcester County with the other representatives from across the state,” she added.

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By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (April 1, 2022) The annual Spring Restaurant Week in Ocean City kicks off on Sunday, and this year features a handful of eateries offering savory selections.

The popular event that gives foodies a taste of local cuisine that some would die for has been held since 2007.

Susan Jones, the executive director of the Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, said people should look forward to great food and great deals during this year’s event.

Traditionally, the concept of Restaurant Week is to offer fixed price menus, but this year things may be a little different.

Some restaurants plan to stick to tradition, but others may not because they are in full recovery mode after the covid-19 pandemic crippled businesses across the resort area.

Despite setbacks and changes to how the popular event is run, organizers say there will be flexibility and restaurants will offer a wide range of options on the menus.

Some of the restaurants participating this year are Bourbon Street on the Beach at 126th Street, Coastal Salt on 17th Street, Fager’s Island on 60th Street, and Ocean 13 on 32nd Street.

Other restaurants include Outback Steakhouse in West Ocean City, OC

Rum Shack on 16th Street, Ristorante Antipasti on 31st Street, and Captain’s Table on 15th Street.

Bourbon Street on the Beach plans to have a $35 menu consisting of a starter, soup or salad, and entrée, while Ocean 13 will offer a “Date Night” menu with things like buffalo calamari, steak satays, drunken shrimp linguini, black and blue NY strip, and a $145 Tomahawk steak served with one appetizer, two sides, a bottle of house wine, and dessert.

Though $145 may be on the higher end of offerings, Restaurant Week has always provided wallet-friendly opportunities for diners to try out new restaurants.

“Spring Restaurant Week is a gastronomic pleasure for Ocean City residents, second homeowners and visitors, and sparks the local economy as patrons dine out,” the Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association (HMRA) said in a prepared statement.

The week will feature everything from breakfast treats to fine dining, and everything in between. Restaurant Week (or weeks) will last for two weeks, starting on April 3 and ending on April 16.

For a full list of participating restaurants and their offerings, visit www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Pork roulade stuffed with apples, raisins and walnuts

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (April 1, 2022) Tempestuous winds pirouette to a magnificent performance as another cold front sweeps through the Eastern Shore.

Swirls of accolades spiral to a path of glorious celebrations.

Jack Frost beams in delectable delight; but take heed my friend for spring is around the corner.

It will not be long before my fireplace takes an extended nap. I will miss the crescendos and diminuendos of the crackling wood and the smoky aroma that permeates my being.

The cozy warmth allows a tide of serenity to pervade my thoughts of wonder. Images of mother and nanny preparing a pork roast and sauerkraut come to my mind. Salting a piece of meat is a simple task, but the recollections are priceless.

I have to admit the idea of pork sounds yummy, but a modern twist is necessary to satisfy my artistic whim.

A pork roulade with an apple, raisin and walnut stuffing and a port and fig

glaze sounds divine.

Stuffing a pork loin does not only add flavor but also makes a stunning presentation. Following is a brief review on how to prep a pork loin for a roulade.

First and foremost, brine the pork in one quart of water and one-eighth cup of salt for 12 hours. This step will ensure a moist, succulent loin.

The next issue at hand is how to stuff the pork? The easiest option is to cut the cylinder of meat lengthwise so it opens up like a book, add the stuffing, and close it.

Another way to stuff the loin is to make a hole in the middle of the pork, creating a sort of tube and fill the area with the stuffing.

Spiral cuts are the most impressive and are the best option to showcase the meat along with the stuffing. It is imperative to have a sharp knife, and preferably one that is the actual length of the pork loin.

Place the loin, fat side down, on the cutting board so it is perpendicular to you. If you are right-handed, place your left hand on top of the meat. Apply a little pressure as you cut the pork from the top to the bottom.

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The thickness of the pork should be about one-half to two-thirds of an inch. Gently pull back the top flap and continue cutting. Continue this process until the pork is completely butterflied.

Using a meat tenderizer or the flat side of a small pan, pound the loin to even out the thickness of the pork. A light coating of salt and pepper is applied at this time.

Spread the stuffing over the entire surface, leaving a one-and-a-halfinch border on all four sides. Using the back of a spoon, even out the stuffing.

Gently roll the roulade, and tie it with cooking twine. Trussing the meat keeps filling intact and helps the meat hold its shape.

In closing, cooking is about making choices that you feel comfortable with. The following recipe is based on the spiral cut, but can be easily adapted to the other styles.

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Baste pork with port and fig glaze Continued from Page 22 of your guests. Enjoy!

Brining Solution for Pork 1 quart cold water 1/8th cup table salt 1 boneless 3 ½ pounds pork loin 1. Combine pork, salt and water in a 2-gallon plastic bag. Place filled bag in a large bowl to prevent leakage.

Brine for 12 hours in the refrigerator.

Port and Fig Glaze 2 ½ cups port 1 ½ cups chicken stock ½ cup molasses 12 dried mission figs, stems removed and quartered ½ cup raisins 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¾ teaspoon black pepper ¾ teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon honey 1. In a heavy medium saucepan, combine all the ingredients. Lightly

boil over medium-high heat until reduced by half. Transfer the port mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. If the glaze is not thick enough, reheat with a slurry to thicken it.

Stuffing 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 3 large cloves garlic, minced 1 ¾ cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped 1/3 cup raisins ¼ teaspoon each dried thyme, dried crushed rosemary kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1. In a large pan, warm olive oil and 3 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and onions, and sauté for 5 minutes. Add apples, raisins, walnuts, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper and mix well.

Set aside.

2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

3. Rinse the pork loin thoroughly in cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Butterfly the pork according to the spiral instructions in the article.

4. Spoon the stuffing evenly onto the meat and leave a half-inch border on all sides. Roll the loin and tie it with cooking twine; tie it at intervals so it keeps its shape. Place meat seam side down with the fat side facing up.

5. Generously baste the pork in remaining butter. Place pork in a roasting pan and cook for 30 minutes.

Remove meat and baste it with the port and fig glaze. Cook for another 15 minutes or until the pork reaches 145 degrees.

6. Remove the pork loin from the oven and baste it one more time with the glaze. Allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes, slice it, and serve immediately.

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Ocean City Center for the Arts hosts First Friday event (April 1, 2022) The public is welcome to meet the artists at Ocean City’s First Friday art openings on April 1 from 5-7 p.m. at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street bayside, and two nearby satellite galleries. Admission is free.

PKS Investments sponsors the complimentary reception beverages, and the Casino at Ocean Downs presents the reception hors d’oeuvres.

The Thaler Gallery hosts painter and ceramicist Dana Simson in a mixed media show entitled “The Animals are Innocent.”

Simson is a lifelong environmentalist and activist who lives in a 200-year-old house on an island in the Chesapeake Bay, the front line of climate change. She is the writer and illustrator of 14 books, featured nationally and internationally.

“The Animals are Innocent” is a collection of paintings and ceramic sculpture to lament climate change and its affect on animals and nature.

“Global warming will affect all living things and many important life cycles that sustain one another,” Simson said.

“I hope to inspire people to begin to change their habits to live more environmentally responsibly.”

Simson will conduct an eco-creativity class on April 30, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Arts Center to explore how to open “your green eye.” Registration is available at ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org/classes.

The Corporate Partner Juried Group Show, an annual exhibition to honor the corporate partners of the Art League of Ocean City, will be on display in The Galleria. The Art League receives support from more than 50 local businesses that have pledged to be corporate partners.

“Our corporate partnerships are vital to keeping the Ocean City Center for the Arts up and running, and this is our way, once a year, to thank them for their support,” Rina Thaler, executive director, said.

Brooke Rogers, Art League board member and Salisbury University pro-

fessor, juried the show.

The Spotlight Gallery hosts University of Maryland Eastern Shore associate professors Elvin Hernandez and Brad Hudson and celebrates Manga and Anime styles of animation originating in Japan, characterized by stark, colorful graphics depicting fantastic or futuristic themes.

The student portion of the show will open on First Friday and continue through the weekend.

Art League developed this exhibit to promote creativity among students outside formal art programs and to increase community awareness of the Manga and Anime art form. Students in middle, high school and higher education on the Eastern Shore submitted entries judged

by Hernandez and Hudson. Art League President John Sisson and OC ComicCon are donating prizes to the winners.

Hernandez of Salisbury, who is originally from Puerto Rico, earned his MFA in Sequential Arts from the Savannah College of Art and Design, and his EdD in Higher Education from Argosy University. He is a long-time educator and practicing freelance artist in the field of comics and commercial art, working for Toys R Us, DC Entertainment, Marvel, FX, and Cartoon Network.

Hudson of Mardela Springs, has been an artist/instructor at UMES for more than 20 years and publishes his own comics under the moniker of Coldstream Studios, developing characters such as Rocket Girl and Dark Crusader. He produces work for, among others, Topps Trading Cards, including StarWars, The Walking Dead, Mars Attacks, and more.

Two young artists with connections to Salisbury University — Gabrielle Swilley and Isaiah Randolph – share Studio E in April. Swilley of Prince George’s County, is currently a senior with a double major in psychology and art who plans on becoming an art therapist.

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(April 1, 2022) The Worcester County Library Foundation, Inc. encourages all community members to visit their library in person or online to explore and access services and programs during National Library Week, April 3-9. Worcester County Library is a place to be inspired, learn new skills, discover more about the community, and connect with others.

The library offers a wide array of programs, classes and resources that are available in person or from the comfort of home, including childhood literacy programs, book clubs, lectures, and technology training.

National Library Week is a time to highlight the essential role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities.

The theme for this year’s National Library Week is “Connect with Your Library,” which promotes the idea that libraries are places to get connected to technology by using broadband, computers and other resources.

Libraries also offer opportunities to connect with media, programs, ideas and classes, in addition to books.

Most importantly, libraries also connect communities to each other.

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Libraries across the country are making a difference in people’s lives by providing electronic learning resources like online homework help and wi-fi access for students and workers who may lack internet access at home. Worcester County Library is supporting the community with services such as job search assistance, wifi hot spot and laptop lending, genealogy and local history resources, and online language learning courses.

This National Library Week, the public can show their appreciation for libraries by visiting in person or online, following them on social media and using the hashtag #NationalLibraryWeek.

Community members can also show their support by joining the Worcester County Library Foundation.

First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries of all types across the country each April.

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Painter and ceramicist Dana Simson’s work to be featured Continued from Page 26 “My goal with my paintings is to create a body of work strictly portraying women of color and celebrating them,” she said.

Randolph is a recent graduate of SU and a current intern for the Art League.

Born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area, he is a visual artist and photographer inspired by the visuals around him.

“I found myself being fascinated by how the world looked, no matter the perspective I was seeing it from,” he said.

Marisa Longo of Just Tree Creations is the artisan for April.

Just Tree Creations is the marriage of art and jewelry that developed from the many years Longo spent at Glitter & Gold on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

“Our main interest in jewelry has always been in the organic nature of the many different combinations of precious metals, genuine stones and shells,” Longo said.

The Princess Royale satellite gallery, 9100 Coastal Hwy., hosts the artwork of Mary Bode Byrd, formerly an artist for Hallmark and owner of a graphics agency in Washington, D.C. Painting realism with an abstract twist, Byrd uses bold colors with exuberance and whimsy, incorporating many media including hand-altered papers, acrylics, watercolor, graphite and found objects. Her series is entitled “County

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The Coffee Beanery satellite gallery at 94th Street and Coastal Hwy., displays the works of Susan Koster and Brandon Martin, co-creators of Silver Sun Photography, a fine art photography company from Ocean City.

They specialize in one-of-a-kind seascapes, capturing the ever-changing moods of the coast. Koster studied photography at Salisbury University and worked professionally as a photojournalist and photographer. Martin is an award-winning photographer, specializing in long-exposure photography.

The Arts Center shows will be on display through April 30; the satellite galleries through June 25. More information is available at www.artleagueofoceancity.org or by calling 410-524-9433.

The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Funding for this event is in part provided by the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment of the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.

The Thaler Gallery in the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street bayside, hosts painter and ceramicist Dana Simson in a mixed media show entitled “The Animals are Innocent.

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Bikers Without Borders food drive (April 1, 2022) Join the Bikers Without Borders Foundation on Saturday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Food Lion in Ocean Pines (11007 Manklin Creek Road) for the Fill-the-Truck Food Drive.

Members will be collecting canned goods, nonperishable food items, toiletries and monetary donations for local food banks.

Food banks receiving donations this month include, St. Mary’s/ Holy Savior Church and St. Vincent de Paul Society (Ocean City), Sarah’s Pantry and Community Church (Berlin), Delmarva’s Homeless Helpers (Salisbury), Chincoteague Island Food Closet (Chincoteague, Virginia), and Shepherd’s Office (Georgetown, Delaware).

The needed items include ready-toeat and microwave-ready meals, singleserve cereals, shelf stable milk, breakfast and granola bars, fruit cups, juice boxes, individual snack packs, cases of bottled water, and microwave rice cups.

Additionally, baby/infant needs include, formula, diapers and wipes, and one of the recipients is able to distribute fresh fruits and vegetables.

Paper products, such as paper towels and toilet paper, and personal hygiene items, such as shampoo, soap, toothbrush and paste in regular or travel size, are also needed.

Monetary donations will be used to purchase additional food items to ensure well-rounded donations are provided to each organization. Beginning at 1 p.m.,

members of the Bikers Without Borders Foundations will begin escorted rides to the recipients to make the deliveries.

Bikers Without Borders Foundation is comprised of men and women that believe that giving back to the community is a civic duty. Members are motorcycle riders and non-riders who participate in charitable and volunteer activities which support local communities.

The foundation focuses on supporting and serving veterans and active military, emergency responders, children and youth, and those who are most vulnerable in our communities.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/bikerswithoutbordersfoundation or email bikerswithoutbordersfoundation@gmail.com.

Boating safety course held April 6-8 (April 1, 2022) The US Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering the Maryland Basic Boating Safety Course, virtually, April 6-8, from 6-9 p.m.

Boating is all about safety and understanding the rules of navigation.

Certified instructors from the Ocean City Coast Guard Auxiliary will again present the Maryland Safe Boating Course. All the required material is

covered along with time for questions.

The Maryland Boating Safety Education Act requires that anyone born after July 1, 1972 must possess a Maryland Basic Boating Safety Certificate to operate a boat in the state of Maryland. Those attending the class, and passing the test will receive a Maryland Boating Certificate, which is NASBLA approved and valid in all

states.

A fee of $20 covers the cost of the course and materials. Checks should be made payable to: USGCAUX 12-05 and mailed to: USCGAUX 12-05, P.O. Box 1682, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

Payment via PayPAL is also accepted.

For more information or to register, contact Barry Cohen at 410-935-4807, or email CGAUXOC@gmail.com.

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Birckhead-Morton wins contest Wor. Prep students support (April 1, 2022) Lindsay BirckheadMorton, a senior at Snow Hill High School, represented District 16, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in its Voice of Democracy Contest 20212022.

She was the winner at the local Memorial VFW Post 10159 in Salisbury and District 16 and went on to compete at the Maryland Department’s Voice of Democracy L. BirckheadMorton contest.

The Jan. 23 formal awards ceremony was held at the Baltimore War Memorial at North Gay Street, in Baltimore. During the formal ceremony, Birckhead-Morton was presented with checks from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Maryland

Department and the VFW Auxiliary along with a certificate for her entry.

In December, the posts and auxiliaries in Department of Maryland District 16 of Veterans of Foreign Wars hosted their annual awards banquet for the winners of the 20212022 Voice of Democracy Contest at the Salisbury Memorial VFW Post 10159.

Birckhead-Morton of Snow Hill, will attend college in the fall majoring in communications and journalism.

This annual contest promotes patriotism and investing in future generations.

Established in 1947, the Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students an opportunity to compete for educational scholarships and incentives.

youth counseling services (April 1, 2022) Worcester Preparatory School students Dylan and Hunter Simons, along with Jayden and Dillon Scopp, recently presented a $1,000 check to Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services.

In addition, they also provided the organization with a TV donated by the Scopp family and game system donated by classmate Ryan Lenox and family.

It all started with a GoFundMe campaign to benefit the WYFCS that kicked off in the beginning of December, and met its goal of $1,000 in just four days.

The Simons and Scopp siblings teamed up to create a fundraiser on the GoFundMe website to raise

money for WYFCS during the holiday season.

The students are focusing on facilitating positive outcomes for kids in need. It is their wish to provide the local youth a place to feel safe, and also have fun. The goal is to raise funds to create a grand and dynamic space for children by supplying them with smart TVs, video gaming system, and other kid-friendly games at the WYFCS facility located in Berlin.

“Everyone should feel special and loved especially during this holiday season,” Hunter Simons said.

Although the fundraiser has met the goal of $1,000, it is still open for donations. The money raised will go See WPS Page 31

seafood, small plates, desserts and cocktails.

■ RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 61st Street Bayside/2nd Floor @ Bayview Bar & Grill, Ocean City 443- 664-7043 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bayfront dining with a casual atmosphere.

Specializing in burgers, flat breads, crab cakes, shrimp burgers and full dinner specials. Happy Hour daily, 4-7 p.m. Open everyday, 4-10 p.m.

■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. with Island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.

and dinner.

■ SOPHIA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11405 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 410-723-5188 $$ | Kids’ menu Open Wednesday through Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Serving appetizes, salads, subs and soup of the day. Many specialty pizzas with premium toppings or made to order. Calzones and a healthy line of low carb alternatives along with a wide variety of Italian entrée dishes. A La Carte fresh vegetables and wonderful homemade desserts.

Call for take-out or delivery. Formally Three Bros. Pizza.

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

DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410289-7192, www.captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast and lunch served Wednesday through Friday, 8-11 a.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m. to noon. Dinner and lite fare served Thursday through Sunday, 5-9 p.m., featuring seafood, steaks and poultry. Daily chef specials.

■ COASTAL SALT 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-973-7258, www.coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Coastal Salt is a new American restaurant with an emphasis on fresh, locally caught seafood with a unique culinary twist. Open Thursday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner.

■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families.

Soups, salads, crab cakes, hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, scallops, fresh soft crabs, and specialty dishes. Happy hour daily, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. Early bird daily, 4-6 p.m. with special dinner menu.

Closed Mondays. Open Tuesday through Friday at 3 p.m., Saturday at noon and Sunday at 10 a.m. Dine in or carry out.

■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR Oceanfront and 17th St. in Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.coralreefrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy our hearty homestyle breakfasts starting at 7 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner offering light fare of soups and salads along with our house specialty Scallops St. Croix, along with ribs, Cuban pork and steak selections.

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER S. Division Street and Boardwalk 410-2893501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-2892599, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar An Ocean City family tradition since 1980.

Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Buttermilk pancakes, fresh handmade dough pizza and Italian dinners. We have something for everyone!

■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet Ocean City 410289-5121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bringing Ocean City the freshest seafood, an award-winning Raw Bar along with certified Angus Beef. Great view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Call for Banquet information. Hours are Thursday, 49 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

■ THE VIEW RESTAURANT AND BAR AT CAMBRIA, OC Located in the Cambria Hotel, 13 St. Louis Avenue, Ocean City 410-280-1645 or 410520-4541 Open to the public with a new full menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Happy Hour each day from 3-9 p.m. Open 7 a.m. daily until midnight Fridays and Saturdays and until 10 p.m. all other days. Enjoy overlooking the bay with fresh baked pastries on premise. Wounder appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees and flatbreads.

MIDTOWN

29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Sunday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar and lounge. Western Caribbean cuisine with a mix of traditional Eastern Shore favorites.

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-5249254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Online ordering See downtown locations for description.

■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-6645639, www.longboardcafe.net $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Classic and creative American dishes and cocktails are showcased in a festive, surfthemed setting with weekly specials. Featuring burgers, tacos, prime rib, seafood and more. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays. Dine-in and curbside pick-up.

■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ Sunday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Restaurant and bar with fresh

UPTOWN

91st to 146th streets ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 12601 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-6642896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Opens at 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and noon to 10 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Louisiana-style cooking with specials for Valentine’s Day and Fat Tuesday Specials. Featuring surf and turf, fantastic chicken dishes, seafood gumbo, fried catfish, jambalaya prime rib and many more.

Champagne and desserts.

■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, BREAKERS PUB & LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Inside the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-5243535, ocbeachresort.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. Horizons: Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Breakers Pub: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner including light fare and steamer specials.

■ NORI SUSHI BAR & GRILL Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11403 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-880-6258 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving daily small plates, soups, salads, sandwiches, fried rice, entrees and desserts. Also, a full menu of Nori’s Premium Rolls, Nigiri and Sashimi with fresh classic hand roll combos. Full-service bar with wine, beer and cocktails. Offering inside dining and take out, 7 days a week, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Delivery via Door Dash Online. Weekends until 10 p.m. for lunch

WEST OCEAN CITY ■ COASTAL SMOKEHOUSE 12513 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 410-390-5998, coastalsmokehouse.com $$-$$$ | Full bar with 18 TVs Coastal Smokehouse caters to the steak and barbecue expert inside of us all with a menu that tours the nation's hottest barbecue destinations and a top-notch bourbon list with which to wash it all down. Open 7days a week for lunch and dinner from noon to 11 p.m.

■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-8011111, www.occhopsticks.com $$ | Beer | Premium Sake Offering a wide array of authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Dine-in and carryout. Lunch specials. Dinner and lite fare.

Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

OCEAN PINES ■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar With sweeping views of the 18th hole, the new Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items. Full bar. Open daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting.

■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting. Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more. Open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m.

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Worcester Preparatory School students Dylan and Hunter Simons, along with Jayden and Dillon Scopp, recently presented a $1,000 check to Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services. They also provided the organization with a TV donated by the Scopp family and game system by classmate Ryan Lenox and family. Pictured, from left, are Lenox, Dylan Simons, Dr. Jen Leggour of WYFCS and her son, Jax, Jayden and Dillion Scopp, and Hunter Simons.

WPS students donate to support nonprofit Continued from Page 30 directly to WYFCS where any donation makes an impact. The Simons and Scopp families are asking anyone able to chip in to help make the facility a happier, and more stimulating environment for local youth.

“We hope other kids will want to

join us, and giving back will become contagious,” Dylan Simons said.

To donate visit https://gofund.me/b08c67eb.

Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, Inc. (WYFCS) is a nonprofit organization serving the community since 1975. WYFCS has

been at the heart of what is really happening in the families and homes in Worcester County by reaching the people who need help.

Through programs that include comprehensive Mental Health Counseling, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Youth Mentoring,

Family Resource Navigation, and Youth Camps and Groups, WYFCS is increasing awareness about mental health, advocating for abused and neglected children, providing community resources and education, and truly making a difference in the lives of the people in the community.

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Calendar Fri., April 1 WSW’S MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE

Who is important in your life? Is your mom your hero? Want to celebrate her?

Want to make a memory that will last a lifetime? Check out our Women Supporting Women’s Mother’s Day Raffle.

Held April 1-28. Tickets $25. 410-5487880

SCHOOL’S OUT CAMP

Worcester County Recreation Center, 6030 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Participants play various sports, games, make crafts and more. Choose 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Derek Jarmon, 410-632-2144, Ext. 2509 or djarmon@marylandscoast.org.

FIRST FRIDAY ART OPENINGS

Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Free admission, beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Satellite galleries include Princess Royale and Coffee Beanery, both in Ocean City.

Show is on display through April 30. www.artleagueofoceancity.org, 410-5249433

Sat., April 2 FILL-THE-TRUCK FOOD DRIVE

Food Lion, 11007 Manklin Creek Road, Berlin, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bikers Without Borders will be collecting canned goods, nonperishable food items, toiletries and monetary donations for local food banks. https://www.facebook.com/bikerswithoutbordersfoundation/

AARP TAXAIDE

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 9 a.m.3 p.m. AARP Foundation Tax Aide is offering tax preparation free of charge to the citizens of the lower shore. The group is IRS certified Tax Preparers. Appointments: 443-373-2667 or www.aarp.org/taxaide.

2ND ANNUAL JOB FAIR

Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Town of Ocean City is hiring for Recreation & Parks, Maintenance, Solid Waste, Police, Fire, Transportation, Beach Patrol, Public Works and Purchasing. www.oceancitymd.gov, 410-289-8822

THE GREATER OCEAN CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JOB FAIR

Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Employers will be on-site from all over Worcester and Sussex counties. Seasonal and year-round positions available. Some with possible employee housing. Heather LaFollette,

410-213-0144, Ext. 133.

CRAFTY SATURDAY: APRIL FOOLS! SILLY CRAFTS FOR SILLY FRIENDS

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m.

Come make some hilarious crafts and do some silly activities. For ages 4 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

8TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN POCOMOKE SPRING FESTIVAL

Pocomoke City, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors, car show, kids activities including fishing, bounce house, petting farm, juggling and more. Bring baskets for Easter Egg Loop. Meet the Easter Bunny (12-2 p.m.). downtownpocomoke.com.

DRIVE-THRU FRIED CHICKEN DINNER

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 36540 Mount Pleasant Road, Willards, 11 a.m. Four piece fried chicken (breast, wing, thigh, drumstick), string beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, Cole slaw, applesauce, roll and cupcake. Cost is $14.

Stay in car and use east driveway.

LOVE YOUR MAMA RIBBON CUTTING

Love Your Mama, LLC, 2 Stevenson Lane, Berlin, 12 p.m. Lizzie Ottenstein’s storefront provides an eclectic assortment of day-to-day goods made to replace everything from Tupperware to paper towels and beyond. https://www.loveyourmamaoc.com, 443-513-4190

5TH ANNUAL ‘WAGS AND WHISKERS’ THIRTY-ONE BAG, CASH AND MORE BINGO FUNDRAISER

American Legion Synepuxent Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 1-4 p.m. Doors open at noon. Event goers must be 18 years and older. Tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Tickets: https://worcestercountyhumanesociety.org/event/wags-whiskers-bingo/ or 443-987-2870.

FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods.

Open to the public.

Mon., April 4

healthy living incentives. Gail Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-6419725

SCHOOL’S OUT CAMP

Worcester County Recreation Center, 6030 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Participants play various sports, games, make crafts and more. Choose 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Derek Jarmon, 410-632-2144, Ext. 2509 or djarmon@marylandscoast.org.

STORY TIME ‘MISS SUSAN’S FAVORITES’ Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m.

Stories, songs and fingerplays. Takehome activity included. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

STORY TIME ‘BRUSH YOUR TEETH’ AARP TAXAIDE

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. AARP Foundation Tax Aide is offering tax preparation free of charge to the citizens of the lower shore. The group is IRS certified Tax Preparers. Appointments: 443-373-2667 or www.aarp.org/taxaide.

MAKER MONDAY

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 2 p.m. Fully jointed bears will be hand-sewn and decorated over several weeks (April 4, 11, 18, 25) using a variety of materials, patterns and techniques. Register: 410641-0650 or www.worcesterlibrary.org.

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and crafts about having healthy teeth and gums and what to expect when visiting the dentist. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

MASTER GARDENER PLANT CLINIC WITH GINNY ROSENKRANZ

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m.

Ginny Rosenkranz talks about all things plants. Each month is a different topic.

Bring questions and feel free to show your plants. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

BABY TIME GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 p.m.

The discussion will focus on selected poems from the anthology America’s Favorite Poems. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 11 a.m.

Babies under 2 years and caregivers join for songs, rhymes and stories. Stay after to socialize with other families. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

T.O.P.S. OF BERLIN - GROUP #169

POETRY WORKSHOP

ADULT SHOW AND TELL

DELMARVA DANCING

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Rose Campion, 410641-0157.

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 5:30p.m. Join the group as they share their objects of interest and the tales that come with them. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 3:30-11:59 p.m.

Explore different types of nontraditional poetry to celebrate National Poetry Month. For ages 10 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

Tuesdays - Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173, 13324 Worcester Highway, Bishopville, 5:30-9 p.m. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans. Participants show proof of vaccination or wear a mask. delmarvahanddance@gmail.com, 410-208-1151

DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS FREE PLATFORM TENNIS LESSONS

Saturdays - Ocean Pines Racquet Center, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, 9:30 a.m. All abilities welcome and equipment will be provided. oppaddle2020@gmail.com or 516-508-0313.

Sun., April 3 JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

Sundays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 10 a.m. 410-603-2761

Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00-9:00 p.m. All ladies that love to sing invited.

Contact Mary, 410-629-9383 or Carol Ludwig, 302-242-7062.

Tues., April 5 FAITH-BASED PARTNERSHIP

John H. ‘Jack’ Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 10-11 a.m. AGH and local worship centers work together to increase health awareness, education and

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

Tuesdays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 7 p.m. 410-603-2761

Wed., April 6 BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP

Meeting via Zoom (12 p.m.) on the first and second Wednesday of each month.

For non-surgical patients. Contact the Atlantic General Bariatrics Center for more information at 410-641-9568.

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WPS classmates craft blankets to aid Project Linus (April 1, 2022) Worcester Preparatory School’s fourth grade class took advantage of Valentine’s Day party down time on Feb. 11, to craft blankets to be donated to Project Linus.

The idea came to fourth grade teachers Kimberley Jankowski and Erin Shimko by homeroom mom, Sara Gorfinkel, supported by the remainder of the homeroom moms, Wendy Caba-Labin, Kimberly Kappes and Jenna Hoch.

Gorfinkel, along with her daughters, Raia (fourth grade) and Nora (sixth grade), pre-cut all the blankets for the students to complete.

“Through volunteer work students gain real-world experience, it teaches appreciation, builds empathy and encourages cooperation,” Jankowski said. “It made my heart smile to see how involved the kids were, some of them asking to work on more than one blanket knowing that they were doing something good for someone in need.”

Project Linus provides love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gift of a new, handmade

Worcester Prep fourth graders, from left, Teaghan Weinstein, Alessia Ziman, Emma Mealy, Keller Hoch, Estelle Damouni, Elena Kappes and Taj Sands show off their completed blankets for Project Linus.

blanket lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.”

The local chapter, Project Linus of Lower Delmarva, is celebrating over 18 years of service to children of Delmarva, and over 13,000 huggable handmade blankets donated.

While it is easy for students to exchange treats with each other for Valentine’s Day, it is not so simple to

share compassion for those we don’t know, Shimko said.

“Making the blankets was a concrete way for our students to pass along the love that they experience here at WPS,” she said. “The students were able to create an item that will comfort and convey love long after the party is over. Our blankets became a Valentine for those in need,

and I am incredibly proud of the enthusiasm, energy, and effort they put into showing others they are loved.”

For more information on Project Linus, visit www.projectlinus.org, or to become involved with Project Linus of Lower Delmarva, contact Donna Clarke at greatoaks@juno.com.

new hit book “Amari and the Night Brothers’ by B.B. Alston. The book is available on Overdrive. For ages 10-14 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

STORY TIME: LIBRARIAN’S CHOICE!

p.m. Join certified Zumba instructor Joyce Landsman for an hour of movement. These classes uplift and improve mood. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.” 410-632-2600

CALENDAR Continued from Page 32 THE GRACE PARKER BREAKFAST First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., 7 a.m.-noon.

Cost is $8 for dine-in and take-out.

Dine-in price includes a one time, reorder of breakfast. 410-289-9340, ocmdpresbyterian@gmail.com

STORY TIME: ‘BUGS’ Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and crafts all about bugs. For children ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3-5 p.m. Drop in, any Wednesday, to receive one-on-one guidance from library staff to strengthen your resume and help with your job search. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Providing discussion, education and a speaker on the topic of diabetes.

Darlene Jameson, 410-208-9761, djameson@atlanticgeneral.org

MIDDLE SCHOOLERS BOOK CLUB Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 4:30 p.m. Discussion and activities about the

MARYLAND BASIC BOATING SAFETY COURSE Held virtually from April 6-8, 6-9 p.m.

Cost is $20 for all three evenings. Register: Barry Cohen, 410-935-4807, CGAuxOC@gmail.com.

FREE SQUARE DANCE LESSONS Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Held Wednesdays, March 23 through April 20. New students, singles and couples welcome. 908-229-8799, 302-4364033, barbcroos@gmail.com

Thurs., April 7 CPAP MASK FITTING Atlantic General Hospital, Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin. 410-641-9726. For patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. Free service, but requires an appointment: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.

STORY TIME ‘WOODLAND CREATURES’ Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and rhymes. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m.

Celebrating National Library Week and reading “Lottie’s New Beach Towel” by Petra Mathers. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

BEACH SINGLES MERRY MAKERS - UPCYCLED DECOUPAGE CANS Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m.

A creative craft of upcycling cans using the art of decoupage. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events” or 410-208-4014.

POCOMOKE BOOK OF THE MONTH: ‘CATCH 22’ BY JOSEPH HELLER Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 2 p.m. Read about a bombardier whose own army keeps increasing the number of missions they must fly to be sent home. If not, he will be in violation of Catch-22. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

CHAIR YOGA Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Join yoga instructor Nicole Long as she stretches and de-stresses using a safe and gentle method. Registration required: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410632-2600

ZUMBA FOR ALL LEVELS Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:30-5:30

Thursdays - Join us 55 plus at Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4-6 p.m. Info: 302-4369577 or BeachSingles.org

LUNCH & LEARN WORKSHOP Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., noon-1 p.m.

The Beach to Bay Heritage Area will present “Pollinator Gardens and How to Attract More Visitors To Your Site.”

Bring your own lunch, refreshments and snacks will be served. Free and open to the public. Reserve your spot: info@beachesbayswaterways.org.

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PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR.

NEW OFFICERS The new officers of the Stephen Decatur Middle School Kiwanis Builders Club were installed by parent club Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Tim Lund and Kiwanis advisor Sarah Walker on Feb. 3. In addition, the Kiwanis presented a $500 check to the Builders Club for its service projects this school year. SDMS is one of the five school clubs for students sponsored by the parent club. Pictured, from left, are Teacher School Advisor to the Builders Club Mindy Ouellete, Builders President Lily Perella, Vice President Kirby Bounds, Walker, Lund, Builders Secretary Araceli Gauntmer, Treasurer Lizzie Thompson and Stephen Decatur Middle School Principal Lynne Barton. Not pictured is Teacher Co-Advisor Kathy McDaniel.

PROCLAMATION The Worcester County Commissioners presented a proclamation on Feb. 1, to Ed Thomas, co-chair of the Eastern Shore Human Trafficking Task Force, and Chief Deputy Doug Dods, of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, to retroactively recognize January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

Between June 2013 and May 2020 there were reports of child sex trafficking in every Eastern Shore county, but thanks to prevention efforts from law enforcement and groups including the Eastern Shore Human Trafficking Task Force, more than 127 victims have been rescued in Maryland.

RING CEREMONY The annual Worcester Preparatory School Junior Ring Ceremony took place on Feb. 9. It is tradition that seniors present the juniors with their rings along with a few insightful comments as to why the recipient is special to them. Juniors showing off their new class rings along with their WPS alumni parents, in front, from left, are Chris Hoen (‘90) and his daughter, Caitlyn; and Anna Bushnell (‘96) with her son, Brody; and in back, Reid Tingle (‘92) with his son, Parker.

PARTY TIME Worcester Preparatory’s Lower School (Pre-K to fifth grade) classes celebrated Valentine’s Day on Feb. 11, with a party and games. Students were also able to share cards and treats with their teachers and classmates. Pictured are second graders, from left, Charlize Damouni, Kingsley Giardina and Madelyn Tull.

PHOTO COURTESY ROGER PACELLA

CONTEST WINNERS The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club sponsored an art contest run by the Worcester County Arts Council, with the winners announced on Feb. 11. Pictured, in front from left, are Aria Islam, Gloria Richards (show judge) and Cadie Littleton; and in back, Alyssa Garner, Kayla Halbig, Nadia Bullock and Jacob Payne. Not pictured: Izzy Huber and Brianah Shockley.

GRADUATES Worcester County law enforcement officers who graduated in the 87th entrance-level law enforcement class of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy operated by Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury, in front, from left, are Connor Bauer and Rachael Northam of the Pocomoke City Police Department; and in back, Nolan Kilchenstein, Kevin Murillo, Ryan Osowiecki, Matthew Porada and Thomas Stoltzfus of the Ocean City Police Department.

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MATH LESSON Kristie Fogle’s second grade class at Ocean City Elementary School has been working on solving two-digit addition problems using a number line. Pictured, from left, are Tucker Ashton, Roman James, Lucy Bergeman, and Franny Bergeman. Each student is showing a different way to solve the same problem.

RECOGNITION The Republican Women of Worcester County earned the National Federation of Republican Women’s highest recognition, the Diamond Award, for the many activities and volunteer hours the members completed in 2020-2021. Additionally, RWWC earned the highest Maryland Federation Award, the Maryland Shield, as well as individual recognition for special events, the newsletter, website, campaign activities, candidate support and more. Pictured is Awards Committee Chair Raye Simpson.

CELEBRATION PROCLAMATION The Worcester County Commissioners presented a proclamation on Feb. 1, recognizing February as Black History Month to Reverend James Jones of New Macedonia Church of Pocomoke.

Worcester Preparatory School Alumni Association sponsored a 100-Day Breakfast celebration on Feb. 14, marking the senior class countdown to graduation. Guest speaker, Wyatt Richins (’16), right, stands with his brother, Brice, who will graduate from Worcester this year.

PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR.

QUILTERS SHOW SUPPORT Quilters by the Sea Guild has joined with Serendipity Quilt Shop of Dagsboro, Delaware, in supporting the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Members donated during the month of January and February, new women’s and children’s underwear, socks, diapers, laundry detergent and toiletries, along with craft supplies and children’s DVDs. This donation will support local domestic violence shelters. Pictured, from left, are Marlene Passero, Jacqui Santangelo, Jenni Compston, Shirley Schaefer, Patsy Taylor and Cathy Good. For more information about donating or joining Quilters by the Sea, email qbsopemail@gmail.com, or attend any volunteer day (first Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) in the Ocean Pines Community Room.

GUEST SPEAKER Believe In Tomorrow Children’s House by the Sea Director Wayne Littleton, right, visited the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean PinesOcean City on Feb. 9 to talk about the Believe In Tomorrow Children’s Foundation and its three local properties – two in Ocean City and one in Fenwick Island, Delaware, where families with children battling life-threatening illnesses can stay for free. He is pictured with Kiwanis Club President Tim Lund.

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Call 410-723-6397 Classifieds appear in Ocean City Today & Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com & baysideoc.com

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED • Small Engine Mechanic • Maintenance Man • Certified Pool Operator Year-round.

Competitive wages.

443-754-1047

FULL TIME MAINTENANCE TECH Snow Hill & Willards, MD Seeking an individual to perform maintenance repairs for two small apartment communities.

We offer a competitive salary with full medical, dental and vision insurance at an affordable rate on the first day after the first full calendar month of employment. With our 401K match program, you are eligible to start contributing on your first day of employment.

Candidate must provide own basic tools, be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, climb ladders to a height of 20 feet, be able to communicate both orally and in writing using English and have reliable transportation.

Please apply online https://recruiting.paylocity.com/ recruiting/jobs/Apply/886684/TM-ASSOCIATESMANAGEMENT-INC/MAINTENANCE-TECH Or email jhall@tmamgroup.com

Rental Office Manager Needed Full-time Position Year Round

We have two busy rental offices. We are looking for someone who can train for a Office Management position in our Ocean City office. Vacation Rentals and some Year-Round Property Management. q Real Estate License Required q References Required q Professional/Friendly q Must be willing to travel to meet with prospective owners and inspect properties as needed q Must work most weekends as needed q Administrative skills needed q Special Sales commission opportunities Please fax resumes, letters and references to or inquiries to

Hileman Real Estate, Inc. Attn: Chris to fax # 410-208-9562 or email Hilemanre@aol.com

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

by Monday 5 p.m.

HELP WANTED

PGN Crab House 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Now Hiring for • Waitstaff • Kitchen Help Apply within after 11:00 am

Now Hiring Administrative Assistant / Front Desk Part-Time, seasonal Must be able to work day shifts and weekends, this is a seasonal position.

Excellent people skills and Microsoft skills are a must!

The position starts April 15th and runs through October 1st.

Location: Ocean City, 67th Street Please send resume: Olivia.smith@casinc.biz Salary: $13.00 - $13.50 per hour

NOW HIRING!!!

ALL POSITIONS FOR SUMMER APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.JOHNNYSPIZZAPUB.COM

Work on the Beach in Ocean City, MD Renting Umbrellas and Chairs to Beachgoers

• Now hiring students for over 80 positions • Make friends & memories • Earn valuable sales & customer service skills • Energetic individuals wanted • Hourly + commission + tips Apply online at EightyFiveAndSunny.com/Employment

HELP WANTED

is now hiring for an Assistant GM. Full-time, seasonal (YR salaried) position. Responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations of carry-out location.

Also, will coordinate & execute catered events. Management experience not required.

Send resume to: delmarvaboilco@gmail.com

www.baysideoc.com www.oceancitytoday.com

Now Hiring Day & Nighttime

Customer Service/Cashiers Looking for easy outgoing person with fun personality.

Cool place to work.

Competitive wages.

Serious inquires only 410-250-5678

Come join our team in a friendly, team-oriented environment at the beach, in a beautiful bayside community, with stunning water views, in Ocean City, MD. Now Hiring - Clubhouse / Pool Attendants Part-Time up to 15 to 40 hours. Seasonal employment.

Excellent people skills are a must, and you must be able to work mornings, nights, and weekends, 5 and 8 hours shifts available. Start dates in May the position runs through October 1st.

Please send resume to Olivia.smith@casinc.biz or fax to 410-520-0398 AUTOMOTIVE

GREAT-GREAT-GREAT OPPORTUNITIES!!!!

Come Join Our Winning Team!

Now accepting applications for the following positions!

Front Desk Room Attendant Houseperson Laundry Attendant Room Inspectors Maintenance Server Cashier Barista Line Cook Kitchen Utility 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

GET IT RENTED HERE! 410-723-6397 www.oceancitytoday.com www.baysideoc.com

www.oceancitytoday.com Order YOur Classifieds Online!

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

We are now taking applications for: Technicians – Call Matt 302-344-9846 Used Car Salesman – Call Dave 302-339-6910 Exc. Pay & Benefits!!

Locations in Long Neck, Ocean View & Ocean Pines Call Matt – 302-344-9846

Ocean Resorts Golf Club is now accepting applications for Part Time Seasonal Golf Shop, Snack Bar, Cart Attendant and Grounds Maintenance positions.

Flexible hours. Golfing privileges included.

Applicants must apply in person at

Ocean Resorts Golf Club,10655 Cathell Rd., Berlin, MD. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted

Sunset Island Ocean City, MD Work with us in a friendly, team-oriented environment at the beach, in a beautiful bayside community, with stunning water views. Sunset Island is accepting resumes for a Clubhouse Facility Manager. The position is a full-time Seasonal Position that runs from April 1st to October 1st. (no benefits offered), Personnel Management and scheduling experience are required. The job includes the oversight of a seasonal staff of 15- 20 people and oversight of contractors. Nights and Weekends are required. Excellent people and computer skills are a must.

Please provide a resume and cover letter to send resume, linda.horensavitz@casinc.biz, fax 410-520-0398.

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

RENTALS

DONATIONS

Warehouse Asst./Parts Runner. Seaside Plumbing. $13+ per hour.

Mon.-Fri., some Sat. Apply online or email seasidenatec@gmail.com

MED TECH. CPR, first aide certified. Must be able to pass background check.

Drug free facility. Full time position and every other weekend. Email resume to truittsandy@yahoo.com or call 443-880-7341.

Cleaners - Vacation rentals needed for OC and the Pines. Experience preferred but not required.

OC Purifiers. Call or text 443-397-1189 or email karen@ocpurifiers.com.

COMMANDER HOTEL Now Hiring!

Room Attendant, Front Desk, Maintenance.

Starting at $15/hour.

410-289-6111 or apply online at bwdc.com.

Seeking YR & Seasonal Rentals! Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

Assistant General Manager for Touch of Italy, OCMD! Play an essential role in our leadership. Fun, fast-paced, full-service restaurant environment. Self-motivated and high energy individuals with management experience needed to join our team!

Open the door to big opportunities and great experiences! To apply, email matt@touchofitaly.com.

SEASONAL CUSTODIAN Full Time $18 per hour, 40 hours per week. Vacuum, clean windows and other general duties. Email 9400@9400condo.org or call 410-524-9400.

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.

Positions Available Hiring Cooks (up to $18), Audio/Video Techs, Distillery Tour Guides, Maintenance Staff, Painter, Carpenter, Office Staff, Servers, Food Runners, Hosts, Bar Staff, Barbacks, Expeditors, Cashiers, Security, Receivers & Boutique Associates Apply in person or online at seacrets.com

Male or Female Retiree

PT/FT Janitorial Custodial Work Flexible hours. Good references needed.

Contact Jimmer Gardiner with Harbour Island @ 14th St. on the Bay 240-298-0365

FT/PT Landscape, Lawn Care and Irrigation Experience required Valid driver’s license & transportation a must.

Email Bob@pgmsinc.com or call 443-365-5195, leave message.

Cooks, Kitchen Help, Food Runners Wanted Flexible schedule, clean kitchen, new equipment.

Weekly paychecks.

Friendly work environment.

American Legion Post #166 Contact Sam Wiley 443-235-0876

Safari Hotel

NOW HIRING!!

Production Crew for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $20/hr.

Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

HIRING ALL POSITIONS!!

Starting wages are $13.50-$15.00 depending on experience.

Full time & Part time Stop by our location on 52nd Street or call 443-664-2825

Hiring Front Desk Agents, Housekeeping, Laundry. Full time.

Available all shifts, weekends and holidays $14-$17/hour Apply in person 13th Street and Boardwalk 410-289-6411

Hiring ALL Positions!!

Full time & Part time Fenwick and Selbyville Locations To apply go to: www.mygcjob.com Classifieds 410-723-6397

-Welding Robot Operator (Will Train) -Welders / Assemblers -3 General laborers (all with misc. duties & the ability to cross train in all aspects of the job) -CDL Class B Driver Must be PROFICIENT at tape measure reading and simple math fractions Offers contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening. In return we offer competitive wages with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision (paid at 100% for employee, 50% dependents) - retirement 401k plans, disability, life, AFLAC, wellness plans, member discounts, paid vacations & holidays; as well as continuing education throughout your career.

Interested applicants may email their resume, certifications, and wage expectations to: careers@ delawareelevator.com or visit our webpage www.delawareelevator.com AA / EOE

Retiree, PT Carpenter w/Tools Flexible hours.

3-4 days a week.

Contact Jimmer Gardiner with Harbour Island at 14th St. on the Bay 240-298-0365

SPRING WEEKLY RENTALS Rooms, Suites & Apartments Utilities & internet included.

Starting at $295 plus tax.

BURGUNDY INN 1210 Philadelphia Ave. 410-289-8581

SEEKING RENTAL SEEKING RENTAL

PAPA JOHN’S ALL POSITIONS for the Ocean City area.

Apply in person: 29C Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970 302-541-8081

Retired, Single Female seeking immediate yearround rental in Ocean City, Ocean Pines or Berlin area.

443-754-7054

RENTALS RENTALS

ROOMMATES ROOMMATES

Seasonal Weekly Rental.

Single-family home, Berlin.

4 bedroom, 3 baths. $600 per night. Call 610-3831138 for details.

Seeking Roommate Bayview Estates, Selbyville.

5.7 miles to beach. Includes utilities & Internet. Shared kitchen, W/D, living room, outdoor space, POOL. $850/month.

302-448-5516

COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL

Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-524-7700 www.holidayoc.com

2 Office/Retail Spaces available in West Ocean City.

Each are approximately 1600 sq. ft.

Call 443-497-4200 www.baysideoc.com www.oceancitytoday.com

SERVICES

BUDGET MOVERS

FURNITURE Convertible Crib Converts from crib to full size bed. Light gray.

Seldom used. All pieces included, including 4” mattress. $500 Call 410-289-2420 410-251-4757

YARD SALE YARD SALE

Huge Multi-Family Community Yard Sale.

Fox Chapel, Queens Circle & Kings Court, West OC. Sat., April 2, 7am-11am.

YARD SALE Saturday April 2nd 8:30AM-Noon

209 16th Street & St. Louis (back parking lot / plenty of off-street parking) Household Items Furniture Office Supplies Clothing Baby Toys / Items ***Thread Wallet & Sunbum Items are all 30% OFF MSRP***

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TOWN O F OCEAN N C IT TY O PERA ATING BUDG GET T FISC CAL YEA AR 202 22 BUDGET MENDMENT T #1 O OR RDINA AN NC CE E 20 02 22-0 07 BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of Ocean City, Maryland, that the following fund revenue and departmental expenditures, together with certain restrictions and authorizations are adopted: General Fund

1 ST READING

General Fund

1 ST READING

AMENDMENT # 1

AMENDMENT # 1

FY - 20 022 A.

FY - 20 022

Anticipated Revenue: Property Taxes

B. Anticipated Expenditures: $

Other Taxes

44,729,030

General Government

22,885,080

Public Safety

$

3,834,039 41,190,507

Licenses and Permits

4,278,137

General Public Works/Beach Maintenance

Revenue From Other Agencies

6,144,129

Sanitation and Waste Removal

6,347,875

Highways and Streets

6,042,855

Charges For Current Services

11,430,835

Fines and Forfeitures

1,588,802

Other Revenue

834,055

Prior Year Reserves Total Revenue

4,821,701 $

96,711,769

6,486,799

Economic Development - Tourism

11,306,855

Culture and Recreation

8,821,548

Debt Service

5,211,421

Total Expenditures

$

89,241,899

To Airport Fund

Total Revenue

$

96,711,769

and Other Financing Sources

1,687,613

To Capital Maintenance

1,662,671

To Capital Projects Total Expenditures

Co C on nve en nttiio on n W Wa atte err

Trra an nssp po orrtta attiio on n

Service Charges

$

7,239,170 $

Bond Proceeds

Aiirrp po orrtt

C Co ou urrsse e

2,765,608 $

1,723,681 $

14,381,313 $

1,016,779 $

0

0

224,400

0

5,348,080

0

504,535

4,540,823

0

2,309,259 0

Sale of Capital Assets

0

24,770

0

0

0

Grants

0

4,378,840

1,737,611

0

4,699,840

Food and Beverage Tax

0

0

1,450,000

0

0

0

421,479

235,941

525,328

557,697

84,344

20,339

$

0 13,137,249 $

0 7,405,159 $

1,687,613 7,628,768 $

0 19,704,233 $

394,586 6,195,549 $

0 2,329,598

$

Transfer-In From General Fund Total Revenue

0

Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services

2,214,822 $

3,534,082 $

3,174,714 $

4,080,764 $

354,103 $

1,180,226

Non-Personal Services

3,601,430

3,147,170

1,676,753

4,227,538

758,874

1,149,372

Capital Outlay

6,527,284

723,907

504,535

8,349,060

5,001,533

0

793,713

0

2,072,766

3,046,871

81,039

0

Debt Service Transfer to Reserves Total Expenditures

0 13,137,249 $

$

0 7,405,159 $

200,000 7,628,768 $

0 19,704,233 $

0 6,195,549 $

0 2,329,598

Information

Service

Ve ehi cl e

Ri sk

P en sion &

Capi tal

Techn ol ogy

Cen ter

Trust t

Managem en t

OPEB Tru st t

Pr ojje ects

Anticipated Revenue: Charges to Other Funds

$

2,282,546 $

4,361,312 $

3,286,448 $

2,680,782 $

7,045,747 $

0

Bond Proceeds

0

0

0

0

0

18,515,286

Investment Earnings/Other

0

0

0

33,715

6,583,000

0

Employee Contributions

0

0

0

0

1,992,000

0

Sale of Capital Assets/Lease Rev

0

0

541,948

0

0

0

43,264

0

771,694

49,000

85,000

0 4,600,090 $

0 2,763,497 $

Prior Year Reserves General Fund Contribution Total Revenue B.

W Wa asstte ewa atte err

128,520

Prior Year Reserves

A.

G Go ollff

C Ce en ntte err

Anticipated Revenue: Capacity/Impact Fees

B.

3,725,000 96,711,769

$

and Other Financing Uses

Enterprise Funds: A.

394,586

To Convention Center

0

$

0 2,325,810 $

0 4,361,312 $

0 15,705,747 $

5,647,671 24,162,957

$

1,056,929 $

1,599,721 $

1,268,881

2,761,591

1,190,872

2,566,237

1,151,000

0 $

0 0

Debt Service

0

0

868,663

0

0

0

Capital Outlay

0

0

2,540,555

0

0

0

Benefit Payments

0

0

0

0

10,725,000

0

Transfer to Reserves

0

0

0

0

3,829,747

Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services Non-Personal Services

Capital Projects Total Expenditures

$

0 2,325,810 $

0 4,361,312 $

0 $

0 4,600,090 $

197,260 $

0 2,763,497 $

0 15,705,747 $

0 24,162,957 24,162,957

Special Authorization - Budget Director The Budget Director shall be authorized to reallocate departmental appropriations among the various objects of expenditures as she deems necessary. Such changes shall be approved by the Finance Director & City Manager Restrictions - City Manager: A.

The utilization of any contingency appropriation shall be accomplished only with prior authorization from the Mayor and Council.

B.

Utilization of appropriations established in the Capital Improvement Fund may be accomplished only with the express approval of the Mayor and Council.

Tax Rate: An Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.4561 per $100 of assessed valuation of real property and a rate of $1.14 per $100 of assessed valuation of corporate and personal property tax is required to fund this budget.

INTRODUCED at a meeting of the City Council of Ocean City, Maryland held on March 21, 2022 SECOND READING of this ordinance shall be held at a meeting of the Mayor and City Council on April 4, 2022

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APRIL 1, 2022 PINDER PLOTKIN LLC JASON A. PLOTKIN ESQ. 7602 HARFORD ROAD BALTIMORE, MD 21234

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19119 Notice is given that the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County, Florida appointed Connie R. Elksnis, 919 Brookedge Avenue, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Dennis C. Elksnis who died on April 06, 2021 domiciled in St. Lucie County, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Jason A. Plotkin whose address is 7602 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21234.

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

Connie R. Elksnis Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: March 17, 2022 OCD-3/17/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

of Introduction of Bill 22-1 Worcester County Commissioners Take Notice that Bill 22-1 entitled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $4,870,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING TO REFUND IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THEN-OUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM

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Ocean City Today / Public Notices PENSION CONTRIBUTION REFUNDING BONDS, 2013 SERIES (TAXABLE), INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom, and Purnell on February 15th, 2022.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: APPENDIX “VV” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THENOUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM PENSION CONTRIBUTION REFUNDING BONDS, 2013 SERIES (TAXABLE) § 1. Financing a portion of the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland Correctional Officers Retirement System Pension Contribution Refunding Bonds, 2013 Series (Taxable). (a) Recitals (1) Pursuant to Sections 19501 to 19-510, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Act”), County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the “County”) may borrow money for any public purpose and may evidence the borrowing by the issuance and sale of its general obligation bonds.

(2) Pursuant to Section 19-207 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Refunding Act”), the County may borrow money to refund its outstanding bonds.

(3) Pursuant to the Act, the Refunding Act, Appendix HH (Bill No. 12-5) of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, a Resolution adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County (the “Board”) on January 2, 2013, as supplemented by a Supplemental Resolution adopted by the Board on January 15, 2013, the County, on January 31, 2013, issued its County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland Correctional Officers Retirement System Pension Contribution Refunding Bonds, 2013 Series (Taxable) in the aggregate principal amount of $4,595,000 (the “2013 Taxable Bonds”).

(4) The Board has determined to authorize the County to borrow $4,870,000 by the issuance of bonds, and to apply the proceeds of the Bonds to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2013 Taxable Bonds. (b) The Board, acting pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act, hereby determines and declares that: (1) The Board recognizes that between now and the date of final maturity of the 2013 Taxable Bonds,

the County may have an opportunity or a need to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2013 Taxable Bonds and to thereby achieve one or more purposes of the Refunding Act. (2) The 2013 Taxable Bonds are outstanding in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $4,868,500. The Board has determined to authorize the issuance of the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding 130% of the currently outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 2013 Taxable Bonds.

(3) The funds proposed to be borrowed to finance the cost of refunding the then-outstanding 2013 Taxable Bonds can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County.

(4) Use of the proceeds of the Bonds by the County to finance the cost of refunding the then-outstanding 2013 Taxable Bonds is a proper public purpose financed by the issuance of the Bonds pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act. (c) Authorizes the County to borrow up to $4,870,000 by issuance of bonds. (d) Provides that the proceeds from the sale of the Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2013 Taxable Bonds. (e) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year. (f) Provides that prior to the issuance and sale of any of the Bonds, the County shall adopt one or more resolutions in accordance with Section 19-504 of the Act, which resolution shall describe the amount, purpose, and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds. (g) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the county. (h) Provides the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. (i) Provides the bonds and shall be exempt from certain provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. (j) Provides the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of the bonds. (k) Provides the signature of any officer whose signature appears on any Bond is still valid even if that officer ceases to be such officer before delivery. (l) Provides that upon deliver of the bonds to the purchaser, payment shall be made to the Finance Officer of the County (m) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds (n) Provides that the authorities set forth in this law are supplemental to existing authorities. (o) The County shall seek funds for repayment of the Bonds through such grant sources as the Board may, from time to time, deem desir-

able and appropriate. (p) Provides severability provisions.

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 22-1 Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted 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. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/24/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

of Introduction of Bill 22-2 Worcester County Commissioners Take Notice that Bill 22-2 entitled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $33,590,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING TO REFUND IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THEN-OUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2014 SERIES, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom, and Purnell on February 15th, 2022.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: APPENDIX “WW” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THENOUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2014 SERIES § 1. Financing a portion of the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland Consolidated Public Improvement Bonds, 2014 Series. (a) Recitals (1) Pursuant to Sections 19501 to 19-510, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Anno-

PAGE 40 tated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Act”), County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the “County”) may borrow money for any public purpose and may evidence the borrowing by the issuance and sale of its general obligation bonds.

(2) Pursuant to Section 19-207 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Refunding Act”), the County may borrow money to refund its outstanding bonds.

(3) Pursuant to the Act, the Refunding Act, Section 11-401 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended, Sections 9-601 to 9-699, inclusive, of the Environment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended, Section 19-101 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended, Section PW-5204 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, Appendix II (Bill No. 13-4) of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, a Resolution adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County (the “Board”) on March 4, 2014, as supplemented by Supplemental Resolutions adopted by the Board on March 11, 2014 and March 18, 2014, the County, on April 3, 2014, issued its County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland Consolidated Public Improvement Bonds, 2014 Series in the aggregate principal amount of $48,300,000 (the “2014 Bonds”).

(4) The Board has determined to authorize the County to borrow $33,590,000 by the issuance of bonds, and to apply the proceeds of the Bonds to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the thenoutstanding 2014 Bonds. (b) The Board, acting pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act, hereby determines and declares that: (1) The Board recognizes that between now and the date of final maturity of the 2014 Bonds, the County may have an opportunity or a need to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2014 Bonds and to thereby achieve one or more purposes of the Refunding Act. (2) The 2014 Bonds are outstanding in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $25,835,000. The Board has determined to authorize the issuance of the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding 130% of the currently outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 2014 Bonds.

(3) The funds proposed to be borrowed to finance the cost of refunding the then-outstanding 2014 Bonds can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County.

(4) Use of the proceeds of the Bonds by the County to finance the cost of refunding the then-outstanding 2014 Bonds is a proper public purpose financed by the issuance of the Bonds pursuant to the Act and

Ocean City Today / Public Notices the Refunding Act. (c) Authorizes the County to borrow up to $33,590,000 by issuance of bonds. (d) Provides that the proceeds from the sale of the Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2014 Bonds. (e) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year. (f) Provides that prior to the issuance and sale of any of the Bonds, the County shall adopt one or more resolutions in accordance with Section 19-504 of the Act, which resolution shall describe the amount, purpose, and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds. (g) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the county. (h) Provides the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. (i) Provides the bonds and shall be exempt from certain provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. (j) Provides the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of the bonds. (k) Provides the signature of any officer whose signature appears on any Bond is still valid even if that officer ceases to be such officer before delivery. (l) Provides that upon deliver of the bonds to the purchaser, payment shall be made to the Finance Officer of the County (m) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds (n) Provides that the authorities set forth in this law are supplemental to existing authorities. (o) The County shall seek funds for repayment of the Bonds through such grant sources as the Board may, from time to time, deem desirable and appropriate. (p) Provides severability provisions.

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 22-2 Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted 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. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/24/2t _________________________________

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of Introduction of Bill 22-3 Worcester County Commissioners Take Notice that Bill 22-3 entitled TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $11,115,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING TO REFUND IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THENOUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2015 SERIES A, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS. was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom, and Purnell on February 15th, 2022.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: APPENDIX “XX” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THENOUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2015 SERIES A § 1. Financing a portion of the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland Consolidated Public Improvement Bonds, 2015 Series A. (a) Recitals (1) Pursuant to Sections 19501 to 19-510, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Act”), County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the “County”) may borrow money for any public purpose and may evidence the borrowing by the issuance and sale of its general obligation bonds.

(2) Pursuant to Section 19-207 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Refunding Act”), the County may borrow money to refund its outstanding bonds.

(3) Pursuant to the Act, the Refunding Act, Section 11-401 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended, Sections 9-601 to 9-699, inclusive, of the Environment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended, Section 19-101 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended, Section PW-5204 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland (the “Code of Public Local Laws”), Appen-

APRIL 1, 2022 dix KK (Bill No. 15-3) of the Code of Public Local Laws, Appendix LL (Bill No. 15-4) of the Code of Public Local Laws, Appendix MM (Bill No. 15-5) of the Code of Public Local Laws, a Resolution adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County (the “Board”) on June 2, 2015, as supplemented by a Supplemental Resolution adopted by the Board on June 16, 2015, the County, on June 30, 2015, issued its County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland Consolidated Public Improvement Bonds, 2015 Series A in the aggregate principal amount of $12,015,000 (the “2015 A Bonds”).

(4) The Board has determined to authorize the County to borrow $11,115,000 by the issuance of bonds, and to apply the proceeds of the Bonds to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the thenoutstanding 2015 A Bonds. (b) The Board, acting pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act, hereby determines and declares that: (1) The Board recognizes that between now and the date of final maturity of the 2015 A Bonds, the County may have an opportunity or a need to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2015 A Bonds and to thereby achieve one or more purposes of the Refunding Act. (2) The 2014 Taxable Bonds are outstanding in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $8,550,000. The Board has determined to authorize the issuance of the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding 130% of the currently outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 2015 A Bonds.

(3) The funds proposed to be borrowed to finance the cost of refunding the then-outstanding 2015 A Bonds can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County.

(4) Use of the proceeds of the Bonds by the County to finance the cost of refunding the then-outstanding 2015 A Bonds is a proper public purpose financed by the issuance of the Bonds pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act. (c) Authorizes the County to borrow up to $11,115,000 by issuance of bonds. (d) Provides that the proceeds from the sale of the Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2015 A Bonds. (e) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year. (f) Provides that prior to the issuance and sale of any of the Bonds, the County shall adopt one or more resolutions in accordance with Section 19-504 of the Act, which resolution shall describe the amount, purpose, and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds. (g) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the county. (h) Provides the bonds may be

APRIL 1, 2022 sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. (i) Provides the bonds and shall be exempt from certain provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. (j) Provides the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of the bonds. (k) Provides the signature of any officer whose signature appears on any Bond is still valid even if that officer ceases to be such officer before delivery. (l) Provides that upon deliver of the bonds to the purchaser, payment shall be made to the Finance Officer of the County (m) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds (n) Provides that the authorities set forth in this law are supplemental to existing authorities. (o) The County shall seek funds for repayment of the Bonds through such grant sources as the Board may, from time to time, deem desirable and appropriate. (p) Provides severability provisions.

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 22-3 Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted 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. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/24/2t _________________________________

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of Introduction of Bill 22-4 Worcester County Commissioners Take Notice that Bill 22-4 entitled TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $2,004,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF REPLACING THE ROOFS AT SNOW HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND CEDAR CHAPEL SPECIAL SCHOOL, INCLUDING PAYMENT

Ocean City Today / Public Notices OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $2,610,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom, and Purnell on February 15th, 2022.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: APPENDIX “UU” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF REPLACING THE ROOFS AT SNOW HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND CEDAR CHAPEL SPECIAL SCHOOL, AND BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING BONDS § 1. Financing a portion of the cost of replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School, and financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part any of the bonds issued for such purpose. (a) Recitals (1) Pursuant to Sections 19501 to 19-510, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Act”), County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the “County”) may borrow money for any public purpose and may evidence the borrowing by the issuance and sale of its general obligation bonds.

(2) By and through Resolution No. 21-26, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County (the “Board”) on December 7, 2021, the County has approved and adopted the Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan - FY 2023 to FY 2027 which includes replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School.

(3) The Board has determined to borrow money in an aggregate principal amount of $2,004,000 and to apply the proceeds of the Bonds to finance costs of replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School.

(4) Pursuant to Section 19-207 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Refunding Act”), the County may borrow money to refund its outstanding bonds. Section 19-207(f)(1) of the Refunding Act provides that the total principal amount of the refunding bonds may exceed the total principal amount of the bonds that are being refunded. Section 19207(g) of the Refunding Act provides that a governmental entity shall issue refunding bonds in accordance with the procedures that applied to issuance of the bonds that are being refunded; provided that, if, at a pub-

lic meeting, the governmental entity determines that it would be in the public interest, the governmental entity may sell bonds issued under the Refunding Act at a private sale, without soliciting bids.

(5) The Board has determined to authorize the County to borrow money in an aggregate principal amount of $2,610,000 in refunding bonds (the “Refunding Bonds”) pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Refunding Act, and to apply the proceeds of the Refunding Bonds to finance the cost of the then-outstanding Bonds, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance of the Refunding Bonds.

(6) References in this Local Law to “finance” shall be construed to mean “finance, refinance and/or reimburse,” as applicable, and references in this Local Law to “financing” shall be construed to mean “financing, refinancing and/or reimbursing,” as applicable. (b) The Board, acting pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act, hereby determines and declares that: (1) There is a public need for replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School.

(2) The estimated cost for replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School, including activities and related work not funded from proceeds of the Bonds, is approximately $3,929,000.

(3) The funds proposed to be borrowed for replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County.

(4) Use of the proceeds of the Bonds by the County to finance a portion of the cost of replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of the Bonds pursuant to the Act. (5) Between the date of issuance of the first series of the Bonds and the date of final maturity of any series of the Bonds, the County may have an opportunity or a need to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds and to thereby achieve one or more purposes of the Refunding Act. The funds authorized to be borrowed for the purpose of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds by the County.

(6) Use of the proceeds of the Refunding Bonds by the County to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds is a proper public purpose that may be financed by the issuance of the Refunding Bonds pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act. (c) Authorizes the County to borrow up to $2,004,000 by issuance of bonds. (d) Provides that the proceeds from the sale of the Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of fi-

PAGE 41 nancing a portion of the cost of replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School as identified in the Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan - FY 2023 to FY 2027 by and through Resolution No. 21-26, adopted by the Board on December 7, 2021. (e) As permitted by Sections 19211 to 19-223, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended, the provisions set forth in this Local Law for the issuance and sale of the Bonds are intended and shall be deemed to include provisions for the issuance and sale of bond anticipation notes in one or more series from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $2,004,000 without the adoption of any other local law or other action by the legislative body of the County. (f) Pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act, the County is hereby authorized to borrow up to $2,610,000 in Bonds and by issuing, selling and delivering its Refunding Bonds, at any time or from time to time and in one or more series, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,610,000. (g) The proceeds from the sale of any Refunding Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance of the Refunding Bonds. (h) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year. (i) Provides that prior to the issuance and sale of any of the Bonds, the County shall adopt one or more resolutions in accordance with Section 19-504 of the Act. (j) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the county. (k) Provides the bonds may be sold in one or more series and either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. (l) Provides the bonds and shall be exempt from certain provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. (m) Provides the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of the bonds. (n) Provides the signature of any officer whose signature appears on any Bond is still valid even if that officer ceases to be such officer before delivery. (o) Provides that upon deliver of the bonds to the purchaser, payment shall be made to the Finance Officer of the County (p) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds (q) Provides that the authorities set forth in this law are supplemental to existing authorities. (r) The County shall seek funds for replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School or of the Bonds through such grant sources as the

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Board may, from time to time, deem desirable and appropriate. (s) Provides severability provisions.

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 22-4 Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 10:40 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted 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. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/24/2t _________________________________

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of Introduction of Bill 22-5 Worcester County Commissioners Take Notice that Bill 22-5 entitled TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $10,024,184, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR AN ADDITION TO STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $13,035,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom, and Purnell on February 15th, 2022.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: APPENDIX “TT” legals@oceancitytoday.net

BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR AN ADDITION TO STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING BONDS § 1. Financing a portion of the cost of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School, and financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part any of the bonds issued for such purpose. (a) Recitals (1) Pursuant to Sections 19501 to 19-510, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Act”), County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the “County”) may borrow money for any public purpose and may evidence the borrowing by the issuance and sale of its general obligation bonds.

(2) By and through Resolution No. 21-26, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County (the “Board”) on December 7, 2021, the County has approved and adopted the Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan - FY 2023 to FY 2027 which includes engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School.

(3) The Board has determined to borrow money up to $10,024,184 in bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Act, and to apply the proceeds of the Bonds to finance costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School.

(4) Pursuant to Section 19-207 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Refunding Act”), the County may borrow money to refund its outstanding bonds. Section 19-207(f)(1) of the Refunding Act provides that the total principal amount of the refunding bonds may exceed the total principal amount of the bonds that are being refunded.

(5) The Board has determined to authorize the County to borrow money in an aggregate principal amount of $13,035,000 in refunding bonds (the “Refunding Bonds”) pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Refunding Act, and to apply the proceeds of the Refunding Bonds to finance the cost of the then-outstanding Bonds, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance of the Refunding Bonds.

(6) References in this Local Law to “finance” shall be construed to mean “finance, refinance and/or reimburse,” as applicable, and references in this Local Law to “financing” shall be construed to mean “financing, refinancing and/or reimbursing,” as applicable. (b) The Board, acting pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act,

hereby determines and declares that: (1) There is a public need for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School.

(2) The estimated cost for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School, including activities not funded from proceeds of the Bonds, is approximately $15,252,239.

(3) The funds proposed to be borrowed for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County.

(4) Use of the proceeds of the Bonds by the County to finance a portion of the cost of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of the Bonds pursuant to the Act. (5) Between the date of issuance of the first series of the Bonds and the date of final maturity of any series of the Bonds, the County may have an opportunity or a need to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds and to thereby achieve one or more purposes of the Refunding Act. The funds authorized to be borrowed for the purpose of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds by the County.

(6) Use of the proceeds of the Refunding Bonds by the County to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds is a proper public purpose that may be financed by the issuance of the Refunding Bonds pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act. (c) Authorizes the County to borrow up to $13,035,000 by issuance of bonds. (d) The proceeds from the sale of the Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing a portion of the cost of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School as identified in the Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan - FY 2023 to FY 2027 by and through Resolution No. 21-26, adopted by the Board on December 7, 2021. (e) As permitted by Sections 19211 to 19-223, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended, the provisions set forth in this Local Law for the issuance and sale of the Bonds are intended and shall be deemed to include provisions for the issuance and sale of bond anticipation notes in one or more series from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $10,024,184

APRIL 1, 2022 without the adoption of any other local law or other action by the legislative body of the County. (f) Pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act, the County is hereby authorized to borrow up to $13,035,000 in Bonds and by issuing, selling and delivering its Refunding Bonds, at any time or from time to time and in one or more series, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $13,035,000. (g) The proceeds from the sale of any Refunding Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance of the Refunding Bonds. (h) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year. (i) Provides that prior to the issuance and sale of any of the Bonds, the County shall adopt one or more resolutions in accordance with Section 19-504 of the Act. (j) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the county. (k) Provides the bonds may be sold in one or more series and either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. (l) Provides the bonds and shall be exempt from certain provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. (m) Provides the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of the bonds. (n) Provides the signature of any officer whose signature appears on any Bond is still valid even if that officer ceases to be such officer before delivery. (o) Provides that upon deliver of the bonds to the purchaser, payment shall be made to the Finance Officer of the County (p) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds (q) Provides that the authorities set forth in this law are supplemental to existing authorities. (r) The County shall seek funds for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School or repayment of the Bonds through such grant sources as the Board may, from time to time, deem desirable and appropriate. (s) Provides severability provisions.

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 22-5 Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 10:40 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County

APRIL 1, 2022 Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/24/2t _________________________________

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of Introduction of Bill 22-6 Worcester County Commissioners Take Notice that Bill 22-6 entitled TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $10,955,670, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING OF PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WORCESTER COUNTY JAIL, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $14,245,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE.was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom, and Purnell on February 15th, 2022.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: APPENDIX “QQ” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING OF PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WORCESTER COUNTY JAIL, AND BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING BONDS § 1. Financing a portion of the cost of engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail, and financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part any of the bonds issued for such purpose. (a) Recitals (1) Pursuant to Sections 19501 to 19-510, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Act”), County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the

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Ocean City Today / Public Notices “County”) may borrow money for any public purpose and may evidence the borrowing by the issuance and sale of its general obligation bonds.

(2) By and through Resolution No. 21-26, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County (the “Board”) on December 7, 2021, the County has approved and adopted the Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan - FY 2023 to FY 2027 which includes engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail.

(3) The Board has determined to borrow money in an aggregate principal amount of not more than $10,955,670 and to issue Bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Act, and to apply the proceeds of the Bonds to finance costs of engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail.

(4) Pursuant to Section 19-207 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Refunding Act”), the County may borrow money to refund its outstanding bonds.

(5) The Board, has determined to authorize the County to borrow up to $14,245,000 and to issue Refunding Bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Refunding Act, and to apply the proceeds of the Refunding Bonds to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds.

(6) References in this Local Law to “finance” shall be construed to mean “finance, refinance and/or reimburse,” as applicable, and references in this Local Law to “financing” shall be construed to mean “financing, refinancing and/or reimbursing,” as applicable. (c) Authorizes the County to borrow up to $10,955,670 by issuance of bonds. (d) The proceeds from the sale of the Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing a portion of the cost of engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail as identified in the Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan - FY 2023 to FY 2027 by and through Resolution No. 21-26, adopted by the Board on December 7, 2021. (e) As permitted by Sections 19211 to 19-223, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended, the provisions set forth in this Local Law for the issuance and sale of the Bonds are intended and shall be deemed to include provisions for the issuance and sale of bond anticipation notes in one or more series from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $10,955,670 without the adoption of any other local law or other action by the legislative body of the County. (f) Pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act, the County is hereby authorized to borrow up to $14,245,000 in Bonds and by issuing, selling and delivering its Refunding Bonds, at any time or from time to time and in one or more se-

ries, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $14,245,000. (g) The proceeds from the sale of any Refunding Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance of the Refunding Bonds. (h) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year. (i) Provides that prior to the issuance and sale of any of the Bonds, the County shall adopt one or more resolutions in accordance with Section 19-504 of the Act. (j) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the county. (k) Provides the bonds may be sold in one or more series and either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. (l) Provides the bonds and shall be exempt from certain provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. (m) Provides the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of the bonds. (n) Provides the signature of any officer whose signature appears on any Bond is still valid even if that officer ceases to be such officer before delivery. (o) Provides that upon deliver of the bonds to the purchaser, payment shall be made to the Finance Officer of the County (p) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds (q) Provides that the authorities set forth in this law are supplemental to existing authorities. (r) The County shall seek funds for engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail or repayment of the Bonds through such grant sources as the Board may, from time to time, deem desirable and appropriate. (s) Provides severability provisions.

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 22-6 Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 10:40 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted 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. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/24/2t _________________________________

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of Introduction of Bill 22-7 Worcester County Commissioners Take Notice that Bill 22-7 entitled TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $3,050,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR THE NEW PUBLIC SAFETY LOGISTICAL STORAGE FACILITY, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $3,965,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom, and Purnell on February 15th, 2022.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: APPENDIX “RR” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR THE NEW PUBLIC SAFETY LOGISTICAL STORAGE FACILITY, AND BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING BONDS § 1. Financing a portion of the cost of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility, and financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part any of the bonds issued for such purpose. (a) Recitals (1) Pursuant to Sections 19501 to 19-510, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Act”), County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the “County”) may borrow money for any public purpose and may evidence the borrowing by the issuance and sale of its general obligation bonds.

(2) By and through Resolution No. 21-26, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester

PAGE 44 County (the “Board”) on December 7, 2021, the County has approved and adopted the Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan - FY 2023 to FY 2027 which includes engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility.

(3) The Board has determined to borrow up to $3,050,000 and to evidence such borrowing by the issuance, sale and delivery of its general obligation bonds (the “Bonds”) pursuant to the provisions of the Act, and to apply the proceeds of the Bonds to finance costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility.

(4) Pursuant to Section 19-207 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Refunding Act”), the County may borrow money to refund its outstanding bonds.

(5) The Board has determined to authorize the County to borrow up to $3,965,000 by the issuance of refunding bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Refunding Act, and to apply the proceeds of the Refunding Bonds to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds.

(6) References in this Local Law to “finance” shall be construed to mean “finance, refinance and/or reimburse,” as applicable, and references in this Local Law to “financing” shall be construed to mean “financing, refinancing and/or reimbursing,” as applicable. (b) The Board, acting pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act, as applicable, hereby determines and declares that: (1) There is a public need for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility.

(2) The estimated cost for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility, including activities not funded from proceeds of the Bonds, is approximately $3,250,000.

(3) The funds proposed to be borrowed for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County.

(4) Use of the proceeds of the Bonds by the County to finance a portion of the cost of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of the Bonds pursuant to the Act. (5) Between the date of is-

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Ocean City Today / Public Notices suance of the first series of the Bonds and the date of final maturity of any series of the Bonds, the County may have an opportunity or a need to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds and to thereby achieve one or more purposes of the Refunding Act. The funds authorized to be borrowed for the purpose of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds by the County.

(6) Use of the proceeds of the Refunding Bonds by the County to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds is a proper public purpose that may be financed by the issuance of the Refunding Bonds pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act. (c) Authorizes the County to borrow up to $3,050,000 by issuance of bonds. (d) The proceeds from the sale of the Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing a portion of the cost of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility as identified in the Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan - FY 2023 to FY 2027 by and through Resolution No. 21-26, adopted by the Board on December 7, 2021. (e) As permitted by Sections 19211 to 19-223, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended, the provisions set forth in this Local Law for the issuance and sale of the Bonds are intended and shall be deemed to include provisions for the issuance and sale of bond anticipation notes in one or more series from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $3,050,000 without the adoption of any other local law or other action by the legislative body of the County. (f) Pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act, the County is hereby authorized to borrow upon its full faith and credit an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,965,000 and to evidence such borrowing by issuing, selling and delivering its Refunding Bonds, at any time or from time to time and in one or more series, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,965,000, subject to the provisions and conditions of this Local Law. (g) The proceeds from the sale of any Refunding Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance of the Refunding Bonds. (h) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year. (i) Provides that prior to the issuance and sale of any of the Bonds, the County shall adopt one or more resolutions in accordance with Section 19-504 of the Act. (j) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith

and credit of the county. (k) Provides the bonds may be sold in one or more series and either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. (l) Provides the bonds and shall be exempt from certain provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. (m) Provides the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of the bonds. (n) Provides the signature of any officer whose signature appears on any Bond is still valid even if that officer ceases to be such officer before delivery. (o) Provides that upon deliver of the bonds to the purchaser, payment shall be made to the Finance Officer of the County (p) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds (q) Provides that the authorities set forth in this law are supplemental to existing authorities. (r) The County shall seek funds for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility or repayment of the Bonds through such grant sources as the Board may, from time to time, deem desirable and appropriate. (s) Provides severability provisions.

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 22-7 Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 10:40 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted 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. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/24/2t _________________________________

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OF PROPOSED PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT OCEAN PINES WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BELT FILTER PRESS FIFTH AND SIXTH TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND In accordance with the provisions of Section PW 5-307(b) of the Public Works Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, the Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the estimated cost of construction for the Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant Belt

APRIL 1, 2022 Filter Press project in the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area (the Project). The existing belt press at the Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant was installed in 1996.

Despite several major repairs, it is no longer reliable. Newer technologies are available, and this project needs to be completed as an important part of ongoing, long term upgrades to the 50-year old Ocean Pines Water and Wastewater Systems. Total estimated Project cost is $4.6 million and will be funded by Worcester County Bond. The loan will be funded by a quarterly assessment of approximately $7.51 per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) for all customers in the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area. For additional information, please contact Director of Public Works Dallas Baker at 410-632-5623. The County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 10:35 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Preliminary engineering specifications and projections which will be entered into record at the public hearing, are on file and available to view electronically by contacting the Worcester County Department of Public Works, 6113 Timmons Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Monday through Friday from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (except holidays), at (410) 632-5623 as well as at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/24/2t _________________________________

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OF PROPOSED TRANSFER OF PARCEL 0854 AT NO COST TO TOWN OF BERLIN WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The Town of Berlin is working with the Berlin Community Improvement Association (BCIA) and SHOREUP! Inc. to combine the following parcels into one: Parcel 0841 (owned by the BCIA), Parcel 0842 (owned by the Town of Berlin), Parcel 0843 (owned by the BCIA), and Parcel 0854 (owned by Worcester County). Parcel 0854 consists of roughly 3.4 acres and contains an offline wetland on the southern portion of the property. The Worcester County Commissioners allowed the Town of Berlin to construct an offline wetland on Parcel 0854, which has helped reduce flooding in the Flower Street neighborhood. The remaining portion of the property is open land.

The County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, APRL 5, 2022 at 10:45 A.M. in the

APRIL 1, 2022 County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 For additional information, please contact the County Administration Office at (410) 632-1194 or visit the County website at: online at www.co.worcester.md.us.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/24/2t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: ROSE MARIE JAUREGUI ESTATE NO. 000000019082

PUBLIC NOTICE

OF CAVEAT To all persons interested in the above estate: Notice is given that a petition to caveat has been filed by Maximo William Jauregui challenging the Last Will and Testament of Rose Marie Jauregui, dated January 15, 2021. You may obtain from the Register of Wills the date and time of any hearing on this matter.

Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County OCD-3/24/2t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH ST. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19139 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BRADLEY LUSE AKA: BRADLEY ROY LUSE Notice is given that Pamela A. Luse, 3 Tenby Court, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093, was on March 16, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Bradley Luse who died on September 15, 2021, without a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 16th day of September, 2022.

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

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Ocean City Today / Public Notices 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.

Pamela A. Luse Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 24, 2022 OCD-3/24/3t _________________________________ MARIANNA BATIE ESQ. LAW OFFICE OF MARIANNA BATIE 9748 STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY, STE. 112 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19141 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARY ELLEN CRAIG Notice is given that Barbara Ellen Pierpont, 629 NC Hwy. 751, Apex, NC 27523, was on March 17, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary Ellen Craig who died on March 9, 2022, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 17th day of September, 2022.

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

Barbara Ellen Pierpont Personal Representative True Test Copy

Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 24, 2022 OCD-3/24/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2 Administration, Article IV, Division 5 of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland hereinafter referred to as Code, same being the Board of Adjustments and Appeals Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearing will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland.

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 At 3:00 PM BAAV 22-037 - To consider an appeal for relief from freeboard requirements in an AE-6 flood zone for a portion of the rear deck constructed with a new residence located in the AE-4 flood zone. The applicant is requesting a variance to the Town of Ocean City Code Chapter 38 Floods (Section 38-72) to modify the minimum elevation for rear deck construction (Sec. 38-71 (a) (5), reducing the required 3.0 feet freeboard elevation by 1.0 feet, and allowing the attached deck elevation to match the conforming residential structure. The property is located adjacent to Isle of Wight Bay, and known locally as 206 52nd Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: 52ND STREET JOINT VENTURE, LLC BAAV 22-038 - To consider an appeal for relief from freeboard requirements in an oceanside X flood zone for a substantial improvement to a residential structure. The applicant is requesting a variance to the Town of Ocean City Code Chapter 38 Floods (Section 38-72) to modify the minimum elevation for residential construction (Sec. 38-71 (a) (4), reducing the required 2.0 feet freeboard elevation by approximately 0.5 (0.3) feet to construct a vertical addition/renovation. The property is located east of Coastal Highway and south of 83rd Street, and known locally as 11 83rd Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

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AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. MAUREEN F. L. HOWARTH 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19147 Notice is given that the Orphan’s Court of Bucks County, PA appointed Laura M. Mercuri Esq., 104 North York Road, Hatboro, PA 19040 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Roger A. Ahrens who died on October 07, 2021 domiciled in Pennsylvania, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Maureen F.L. Howarth whose address is 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200, 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.

Laura M. Mercuri Esq. Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: March 24, 2022 OCD-3/24/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY APRIL 14, 2022 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held in-person 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. 22-20, on the lands of James Kurtz, requesting a variance to the front yard setback to Public Landing Road (MD 365) from

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50 feet to 41 feet (to encroach 9 feet), and a variance to the rear yard setback from 50 feet to 20 feet (to encroach 30 feet) for a proposed dwelling in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4) and ZS 1-201(b)(5), located at 7439 Public Landing Road, Tax Map 64, Parcel 127, Tax District 2 of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:35 p.m. Case No. 22-22, on the lands of Paul & Nancy Bounds, requesting a special exception to operate a surface mine and a special exception to operate a dredge spoil disposal site in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1201(c)(16), ZS 1-201(c)(27) and ZS 1330, located on Langmaid Road, about 1,100 feet east of Bowden Road, Tax Map 49, Parcel 24, Parcel 123, Lot 2A and Parcel 156, Lot 3, Tax District 4 of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:40 p.m. Case No. 22-19, on the application of Mark Cropper, on the lands of Christina and Michael Lawson, Jr., requesting a variance to the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area regulations to exceed the allowable 100 foot tidal wetland crossing by 118 feet for a proposed 3’ x 218’ walkway over wetlands, pursuant to NR 3-125(b)(1) and Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(n)(2), located at 13039 Riggin Ridge Road, Tax Map 22, Parcel 397, Block 8, Lots 8 & 41, Block 9, Lot 8, Tax District 10 of Worcester County, Maryland 6:45 p.m. Case No. 22-24, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Salt Life Park, LLC, requesting a variance to the front yard setback down to 2 feet from Greenridge Road, for a proposed replacement mobile home in the R-4 General Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-314(c)(4)B and ZS 1-314(e)(1), located at 12346 Old Bridge Road, Tax Map 26, Parcel 164, Unit 106, Tax District 10 of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:50 p.m. Case No. 22-25, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Salt Life Park, LLC, requesting a variance to the front yard

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setback down to 2 feet from Greenridge Road, for a proposed replacement mobile home in the R-4 General Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-314(c)(4)B and ZS 1-314(e)(1), located at 12346 Old Bridge Road, Tax Map 26, Parcel 164, Unit 121, Tax District 10 of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:55 p.m. Case No. 22-26, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Sea Squared, LLC, requesting a special exception to allow contractor shops in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1202(c)(14), ZS 1-305, ZS 1-322 and ZS 1-325, located at 11206 Five-L Drive, Tax Map 21, Parcel 261, Lot 7, Tax District 3 of Worcester County, Maryland.

7:00 p.m. Case No. 22-23, on the application of Arcola Towers, LLC, on the lands of John Taylor Farms, LLC requesting a special exception to reduce the minimum separation distance to an existing or permitted residential structure from 1000 feet to no less than 500 feet in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-201(b)(15) and ZS 1343(b)(2)B(1)(ii), located on the northwest corner at the intersection of Carey Road and Worcester Hwy. (US 113), Tax Map 20, Parcel 371, Tax District 3 of Worcester County, Maryland.

7:05 p.m. Case No. 22-21, on the lands of Walter West, Jr., requesting a special exception to incorporate Lot 5 to allow parking and a septic reserve area to serve an existing day-care center on Parcel 332 in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(3), ZS 1-202(c)(25) and ZS 1305, located on West Holland Circle, about 690 feet south of Griffin Road, Tax Map 20, Parcel 332 and Parcel 339, Lot 5, Tax District 3 of Worcester County, Maryland.

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TOWN OF OCEAN CITY

ORDINANCE 2022-05 RE: Conveyance of Real Property Land Exchange Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that an ordinance was introduced for first reading at their meeting of March 21, 2022. Second reading is scheduled for April 4. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the March 21 agenda packet. This ordinance authorizes the conveyance of real property in the corporate limits of Ocean City

being known as Parcel 1864A, Lot C1.1 of Parcel 20, to Delmarva Power and Light Company. The property is located on the west side of Coastal Highway and the Worcester County Library at 10003 Coastal Highway, known locally as 112 100th Street, currently owned by the Mayor and City Council. Delmarva Power and Light Company has agreed to convey to the Mayor and City Council, Parcel 1864A, Lot C-2 of Parcel 20, in exchange for the Mayor and City Council conveying to Delmarva Power and Light, Parcel 1864A, Lot C-1.1 of Parcel 20.

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TOWN OF OCEAN CITY

ORDINANCE 2022-06 RE: Purchase of Real Property Land Exchange Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that an ordinance was introduced for first reading at their meeting of March 21, 2022. Second reading is scheduled for April 4. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the March 21 agenda packet. This ordinance authorizes the purchase, through a land exchange, of real property in the corporate limits of Ocean City being known as Parcel 1864A, Lot C-2 of Parcel 20, currently owned by Delmarva Power and Light Company.

The property is located on the west side of Coastal Highway, known locally as 10021 Coastal Highway. The purchase price of the property will be satisfied by the exchange of a lot to the seller, Delmarva Power and Light Company, of the exact same size and configuration residing next to the property, specifically Parcel 1864A, Lot C-1.1 of Parcel 20.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Pest Control Service Worcester County Government Facilities The County Commissioners of Worcester County are currently accepting bids for Pest Control Services for forty-four (44) County facilities located throughout the County for a period of two (2) years, with an option to extend for up to five (5) years. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Government Center, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 or may be obtained online at

APRIL 1, 2022 www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m., Monday April 11, 2022 in the Office of the County Commissioners, at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes will be marked “Pest Control Service Bid” in the lower left-hand corner.

After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. Bids which are not in exact compliance with the instruction to bidders or which are not provided on the schedules included in the specification package may be rejected. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate.

All inquiries will be directed to Michael Hutchinson, Maintenance Superintendent at mhutchinson@co.worcester.md.us or at (410) 632-3766.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/31/2t _________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Refuse Collection Service Worcester County Government Buildings The County Commissioners of Worcester County are currently accepting bids for Refuse Collection service for twenty-three County facilities located throughout the County for a period of two years, with an option to extend for up to five years. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 or may be obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 11, 2022 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. All sealed bid envelopes will be marked "Refuse Collection Bid" in the lower left-hand comer. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and

APRIL 1, 2022 technicalities herein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with county contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate.

All inquiries will be directed to Michael N. Hutchinson, Maintenance Superintendent, at mhutchinson@co.worcester.md.us or at 410-632-3766.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/31/2t _________________________________

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 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance in the required 10’ side yard to locate an elevator shaft for the owner’s handicap accessibility, and a variance from the provisions of Section 30553(8)(h)(iii), requirements for a two-foot, six-inch landscaped area adjacent to adjoining properties. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 3A, between 84th and 85th Streets, of the Sand Castle TH Plat; further described as located on the west side of Atlantic Avenue between 84th and 85th Street, and locally known as 8405A Atlantic Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: JOSEPH E. MOORE, ESQUIRE, FOR STEPHEN AND DEBORAH PEROUTKA – (BZA 2613 #2209500004) at 6:10 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to design standards to allow four (4) of the required ten parking spaces to be a minimum of 8’8” in width as opposed to 9’ as required by Code, and to allow reduced width to install 2 electric car charging units on a post between two of the smaller spaces. The site of the application is

Ocean City Today / Public Notices described as Lot 19, Block 24 of the Isle of Wight Plat; further described as located on the south side of 57th Street, and known locally as 7 57th Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: 57TH STREET EAST OF OC, LLC C/O JEFF THALER - (BZA 2614 #2209400003) at 6:20 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to waive one (1) parking space to allow an additional room to be added on the third floor in a duplex structure. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 10, 32nd Street Extended, Runaway Bay Townhouse Plat, further described as located on the north side of 32nd Street, and known locally as 700 32nd Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: WILLIAM C. LINK – (BZA 2615 #22-09400004) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall.

Alfred Harrison, Chairman Maureen Howarth, Attorney OCD-3/31/2t _________________________________

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.

Susan Frostrom Nancy Hall Winston Dale Henderson Personal Representatives True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 30, 2022 OCD-3/31/1t _________________________________

SMALL ESTATE

OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19143 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LOUELLA M. HENDERSON AKA: LOUELLA HENDERSON Notice is given that Susan Frostrom, 1406 Linden Drive, Pocomoke City, MD 21851; Nancy Hall, 26348 Highbanks Drive, Salisbury, MD 21801; and Winston Dale Henderson, 512 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, were on March 23, 2022 appointed personal representatives of the small estate of Louella M. Henderson who died on April 25, 2021, with a will.

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

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

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal

NOTICE

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, Maryland.

Thursday, April 14, 2022 At 2:00 p.m.

PW 22-043 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with associated pilings, maximum channelward extension of 30’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 632 GULF STREAM DR Parcel # 8020A in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: MELVIN MITCHELL APPLICANT: MCGINTY MARINE CONSTRUCTION PW 22-044 A request has been submitted to remove a 3’ x 4’ tapered portion of existing perpendicular pier, to install a 3’ x 9’ perpendicular pier extension, two (2) associated mooring piles and redeck existing 3’ x 7.5’ pier; maximum channelward extension of 16’6”. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 148 GEORGIA AVE Parcel # 5268A-3X in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: PATRICK SAPACK APPLICANT: OCEAN SERVICES OF DE., INC. PW 22-045 A request has been submitted to install a 6’ x 22’ platform, a walkway over the two existing bulkheads, a staircase down to

PAGE 47 the pier and install one boatlift with all associated poles; maximum channelward extension of 18’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 136 52ND ST Parcel # 8430 -136 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: BRYAN FOREMAN APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. PW 22-046 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with associated poles to an existing pier, maximum channelward extension 39’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 108 SEA LN Parcel # 8020A- in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: STEPHEN LUKIEWSKI APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. PW 22-047 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with four associated pilings maximum channelward extension of 32’.

The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 1924 MARLIN DR Parcel # 3281 -113 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: THOMAS RUCKER APPLICANT: PRISTINE PERMITTING, LLC. PW 22-048 A request has been submitted to install two (2) boats lift with associated pilings, to install a 10’ pier extension to an existing 20’ pier, maximum channelward extension 30’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 241 FLOUNDER LN Parcel # 3203 -E19 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: TERESA & LESLIE GIVENS APPLICANT: PRISTINE PERMITTING, LLC. PW 22-049 A request has been submitted to install a 14’ pier extension to existing 36’ pier making total length 50’, maximum channelward extension 50’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 1556 TEAL DR Parcel # 3429 -15 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: TY WILLIAMS APPLICANT: PRISTINE PERMITTING, LLC. PW 22-051 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with four associated pilings, maximum channewlard 18’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 203 S HERON DR SLIP 67 Parcel # 6067A-67 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: LARRY & ROSE DOOLITTLE APPLICANT: PRISTINE PERMITTING, LLC. PW 20-080 A request has been submitted to change a previous request from a boatlift installation to two floating docks measuring approximately 6’5” x 13’ each, maximum channelward extension of 30’.

The proposed location is described as being 14127 Cane Stable Rd, Unit E, previously approved February 11, 2021. A 6 month extension is requested.

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TOWN OF BERLIN

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR RESOLUTION 2022-04 The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers, 10 William Street, on Resolution 2022-04. The public is invited to attend and comment. A copy of the proposed Resolution is available for inspection in Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Resolution 2022-04 Resolution of the Town of Berlin authorizing execution of a cable franchise agreement between the Town and Comcast of the Eastern Shore, LLC. OCD-3/31/1t _________________________________

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2022 At 6:00 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 5, Conditional Uses, a request has been filed under the provisions of Section 110-514(22), Uses permitted by Conditional Use in the LC-1, Local Commercial, Zoning District, to permit an interior tenant fit-out with an amusement use that the Mayor and City Council may approve in keeping with uses specifically permitted in the LC-1 district. The site of the request is described as Lots 3A, 4B, and 5B, a portion of Block 124 of the Isle of Wight Plat; further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway between 59th and 60th Streets, and locally known as 5909 Coastal Highway, Unit 2B, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: CAPTIVE ESCAPE ROOMS (FILE #21-12100002) At 6:15 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 5, Conditional Uses, a request has been filed under the

provisions of Section 110-514(5) and (24), Uses permitted by Conditional Use in the LC-1, Local Commercial, Zoning District. Section 110-514(5) allows for automobile and truck rentals not to exceed one ton capacity and applicant requests to rent two (2) slingshot vehicles; and Section 110-514(24) to allow the rental of small displacement vehicles, listed as Segways, electric scooters, OneWheels, and hoverboards, on an hourly and daily basis; along with retail clothing and merchandise. The site is described as Lot 137 of Parcel 3258 and Lot 138 of Parcel 3259 of the Neptune Development Plat; further described as located on the southwest corner of Herring Way and Philadelphia Avenue, and locally known as 2109 Philadelphia Avenue, Unit C, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: SHIELD WALL LLC C/O ROBERT & ALICIA JENKINS (FILE #22-12100003) At 6:30 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 5, Conditional Uses, a request has been filed under the provisions of Section 110-514(5), Uses permitted by Conditional Use in the LC-1, Local Commercial, Zoning District, to allow for automobile and truck rentals not to exceed one ton capacity. Applicant requests conditional use permit to rent Polaris Slingshot vehicles. The site is described as Tax Map 0111, Parcel 4220, Lots 1 of the Village Market Condominium Plat; further described as located on the southeast corner of 19th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, and locally known as 1822 Philadelphia Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: MAD DESIGN GROUP, INC., C/O HARRY HOW FOR PHOENIX PROPERTY INVESTMENTS, LLC (FILE #2212100004) At 7:00 PM CODE AMENDMENT #1 (Existing language in bold, proposed language additions in italics) To consider amending Code Section 110-2. Definitions. Family: Family. For the purpose of maintaining the character of the singlefamily residential district and to provide affordable housing in other districts, the following definitions apply in the districts as noted: (1) R-1, single family residential, and MH, mobile home districts. The term “family” means an individual or two or more persons who are related by blood, adoption or marriage living together and occupying a single housekeeping unit with a single culinary facility, including caregivers employed and residing on the premises, or a group of not more than four six persons living together by joint agreement and occupying a single housekeeping unit with a single culinary facility on a cost-sharing basis.

(2) R-2A, low density multiplefamily; R-2, medium residential; R3, general residential; all commercial districts; and the mixed use and overlay districts. The term “family” means an individual or two or more persons who are related by blood, adoption or marriage living together and occupying a single housekeeping unit with a single culinary facility, or

a group of persons not exceeding the number of occupants allowed by building and housing code regulations living together by joint agreement and occupying a single housekeeping unit with a single culinary facility on a cost-sharing basis.

APPLICANT: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (FILE #22-14100002) CODE AMENDMENT #2 (Existing language in bold, proposed language additions in italics) To consider amending Code Section 110-934. Joint use and off-site facilities to address tandem (stacked) parking: (a) All parking spaces required herein shall be located on the same lot or located and maintained not more than 600 feet from the building or use served. (b) In any case where the required parking spaces are not located on the same lot with the building or use served, or where such spaces are collectively or jointly provided and used, such parking spaces shall be established by a covenant or agreement to be recorded in land records of the county, as parking space to be used in conjunction with the principal use and shall be reserved as such through an encumbrance to be valid for the total period the use or uses for which the parking is needed are in existence. A certificate of recording shall be furnished to the department. (c) In the downtown and upper downtown design overlay districts and subject to the Planning Commission approval, twenty percent (20%) of the required parking for a hotel, motel or a commercial use property that requires one hundred (100) or more parking spaces may satisfy the on-site or off-site parking requirement by using tandem (stacked) parking. The tandem (stacked) parking spaces must be reserved for a specific use and managed by a comprehensive parking management system, with no more than one vehicle stacked behind another. The second spaces in the stack are the spaces that shall be counted towards the twenty percent (20%) limitation.

APPLICANT: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (FILE #22-14100003) CODE AMENDMENT #3 (Existing language in bold, proposed language additions in italics) To consider amending Code Section 110-334. Uses permitted by conditional use: The following uses are permitted by conditional use in accordance with article II, division 5, of this chapter: (1) Exposition centers or fairgrounds.

(2) Hospitals and sanitariums, but not animal hospitals.

(3) Institutions, educational or philanthropic, including museums, art galleries and libraries.

(4) Banks, savings and loan associations, trust companies and similar institutions and offices, both business and professional.

(5) Off-street parking spaces for uses on property zoned R-3, LC1, BM, and I-1.

(6) Bicycle rental to general

APRIL 1, 2022 public in connection with hotels and motels on the premises containing 20 or more guestrooms or suites.

(7) Public utilities or public service uses not otherwise regulated by the public service commission, including buildings, treatment plants, pumping or regulator stations, substations, and principal transmission lines, but not including distribution and collection systems.

(8) Small wind energy systems pursuant to the provisions of section 110-883.

(9) Farmer’s market that is approved as such by the Maryland Department of Agriculture.

APPLICANT: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (FILE #22-14100004) CODE AMENDMENT #4 To consider amending Chapter 110, entitled Zoning, to amend the definition of Employee housing, onsite, to Employee housing, accessory; and to add the definition of Employee housing, non-accessory Also, to allow employee housing, non-accessory, in various zones as conditional use permits.

These amendments and additions will also include performance standards that are applicable to zoning, building and life safety codes.

APPLICANT: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (FILE #2214100001) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing.

Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairperson announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates.

For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855.

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Ocean City hosts annual job fair at convention center (April 1, 2022) The Town of Ocean City is hosting a job fair this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street.

The job fair will provide attendees with access to employers seeking candidates in every discipline, from public safety to camp counselors, to bus drivers and lifeguards, and everything in between. Admission is free.

The following departments with the town will be present and taking applications; recreation and parks, beach patrol, police department, fire department, purchasing, public works, maintenance, solid waste, and transportation.

This year’s job fair is being hosted in partnership with the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce.

Therefore, employers from area restaurants, hotels, amusements, retail, non-profits, real estate management, and others will also be present.

“The job fair is a great opportunity for job seekers in Ocean City and surrounding areas to seek out a new job or even a new career,” said Human Resources Director, Katie Callan. “The job fair provides access to supervisors and employers, from a wide variety of departments and industries, who are seeking committed, hardworking and enthusiastic employees to fill available positions.”

Attendees should bring a resume and dress to impress. Computers will be available on-site to apply online during the job fair. Those who are seeking employment and unable to attend the job fair, should visit www.oceancitymd.gov to view current job openings. For questions about the job fair, call human resources at 410-289-8822.

General Assembly swaps legislation

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (April 1, 2022) Crossover week is in the books for the Maryland General Assembly, with the House of Delegates and the Senate swapping legislation to decide which potential new laws will reach Gov. Larry Hogan’s desk.

At first glance, Del. Wayne Hartman (R-38C) said there are “a lot of bad bills” coming over from the Senate.

The “Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022” is only a couple of steps away from passing both houses.

Hartman criticized the initiative that strives for a net-zero statewide greenhouse gas emissions goal by

2040, saying it is overambitious and ignores small-business impacts.

“2040 which really isn’t that far off to have a net-zero, even when you’re talking about greenhouse gas emissions,” he said. “The Republican Caucus offered more than 20 amendments on the bill and all were shot down.

“This will affect Wayne Hartman every Maryland family. It’ll drive up utility costs, the costs of doing business. It’s a very bad bill that has momentum, unfortunately.”

Hartman also listed a bill aimed at

banning ghost guns by requiring all firearms made after Oct. 22, 1968, to have a serial number on them, which has already passed both houses; a bill that would “use taxpayer dollars” to fund counsel for Marylanders in eviction; and a bill that exempts children under 13 years old from the proceedings of juvenile court as well as the ability to be charged with a crime.

Speaking on the last bill, Hartman said the bill “really ties the hands of law enforcement when dealing with juveniles. It’s moving Maryland in the wrong direction.”

Regarding anti-crime legislation over in the Senate, Sen. Mary Beth See CAROZZA Page 55

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Tips for paying off mortgage sooner

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (April 1, 2022) You know the old tune by Tennessee Ernie Ford: “You load 16 tons, what do you get; Another day older and deeper in debt; Saint Peter don’t you call me ‘cause I can’t go; I owe my soul to the company store.” Having a mortgage is a fact of life for many, with the final payment being too far in the future to even fathom. But, there are ways to make that day come sooner.

Tip #1: Just pay more: Sounds like an easy concept—and it is. It doesn’t always have to be a lot either.

For example, just rounding up a payment from $644 to $650 can help. The extra $6 a month on a $200,000, 30-year loan can save you four payments at the end of your

loan. Just be sure your mortgage company is applying the extra payment toward principal.

Tip #2: Refinance with a shorter term: Shortening your mortgage term from a 30-year to a 20- or 15-year mortgage is a great way to pay off your mortgage faster.

By switching to a shorter term, you can get a lower interest rate, which helps to offset the increased monthly payment.

For example, on a $200,000 loan, if your rate for a 30-year fixed loan is 4.875 percent, but for a 15-year fixed, the rate is 4.125 percent, the 30-year mortgage equals $1,058 a month for principal and interest, and the 15year mortgage was $1,491, or a difference in price of $433 more per month to pay to cut your loan repayment term in half.

But, if refinancing is not an option for you right now, you can decide how much more you can afford per month

and calculate what effect this will have on your repayment term.

For example, if you have a $200,000 30-year mortgage at 4.875 percent, adding an additional $200 a month toward principal will shave nine years, three months off your total number of payments.

Most mortgage companies offer automatic drafts where you can designate a specific amount in addition to your regular payment to be applied toward principal.

Tip #3: Switch to bi-weekly payments: This is a great option when your pay schedule is also bi-weekly.

By making this simple change in when you pay your mortgage, you end up making a 13th mortgage payment during each calendar year. This change alone can chop off almost six years from a 30-year mortgage.

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Majestic Hotel sold, buyer not disclosed

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 1, 2022) Another historic Ocean City property is changing hands.

Earlier this week, Will Savage, a member of the Savage family, who are the long-time owners of the Majestic Hotel and Apartments between Sixth and Seventh streets on the Boardwalk, said in an email that the family had sold the property to “pursue other interests.”

He would not disclose who bought the property, nor the sale price, but he said it was sold to “a local entrepreneur.” The sale included four lots between Baltimore Avenue and the Boardwalk on Seventh Street, which has operated as the Majestic Hotel and Apartments for many years.

Savage said the property was built in 1925 and that his family has owned it and operated it since 1945.

He added that he does not know what the new owner intends to do with the property.

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The historic Majestic Hotel and Apartments on the Boardwalk between Sixth and Seventh streets is under new ownership following the sale of the property this week.

Pines set to offer lifeguarding cert. class, April 8-10 (April 1, 2022) Ocean Pines will hold an American Red Cross lifeguard certification class April 8-10 at the Sports Core Pool.

The class gives participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breath and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services personal take over.

American Red Cross certification is required for lifeguard positions at many pool and aquatic facilities, including in Ocean Pines.

“American Red Cross certification is the gold standard for lifeguard training. We require it for all Ocean Pines lifeguards because we know it’s vital to providing a safe swimming environment for our guests,” said Kathleen Cook, director of Ocean Pines Aquatics and an American Red Cross-certified instructor who will lead the course.

Classes will be held April 8 from 59 p.m., and April 9-10 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participants must be age 15 or older by the last class on April 10.

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Split supervision’s upside, downside As the Ocean City Council begins to consider the request from City Manager Terry McGean to create a second-in-command position in City Hall, it turns out that this is more than a “yes” or “no” decision.

According to many human resources consulting companies, numerous factors must be considered whenever the “span of control” is altered. And it’s more involved than deciding how many people one person can supervise effectively.

Some executive recruiters will say that having more than six people report to a single individual is inefficient, while others opine that the magic number can go as high as 20. It all depends on the complexity of the information exchanged.

Further, if there is one thing that these consulting firms seem to agree on it’s that there is no optimum solution.

One advantage of a “narrow span of control” is that it gives supervisors more time to spend with the people he or she supervises and creates more opportunities for advancement. A disadvantage is that creating another supervisory position is more expensive and can cut into decision-making at subordinate levels.

A “wide span of control” has its upsides and downsides too: it’s good for a supervisor whose primary job is answering questions and solving employees’ problems, but the other side of the coin is that it can hamper communications between the top and the next level and overload the supervisor to the point that his or her involvement in a department’s is diminished.

But beyond all this, it really comes down to the person or persons in charge and their capacities to manage people to their own satisfaction and everyone else involved.

The one person who has the answer to that most critical question is Terry McGean himself. If he feels he’s shortchanging some departments because he’s spread too thin, then it’s probably so. Secondly, if the council feels its municipal operation can be more productive if more attention is paid to its departments, then it ought to act on McGean’s request.

Finally, if the council does agree, filling the post is really up to McGean. Although he will need the council’s advice, this appointment, per the charter, is his to make.

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Line up at litterbox

Just when I thought we had soared to the outer rings of bizarre thinking and were gliding back smoothly to the comfortable embrace of just plain dumb, it turns out our journey continues ... to the Twilight Zone.

I say this after learning that a Nebraska legislator expressed his concern in a state Senate debate this week that little kids had taken to going to school dressed as cats and now were demanding that they be provided with litterboxes.

Oh yeah.

By This is what state Sen. Stewart Bruce Brostelman said during Dobson the televised debate: “Schoolchildren dress up as animals — cats or dogs — during the school day; they meow, and they bark. And now schools are wanting to put litter boxes in the schools for these children to use. How is this sanitary?”

Well, senator, we need some specifics, as in whether that would be clumping or nonclumping litter?

And what about scratching posts? I once had a cat (Calvin the Wonder Cat) whose pick -marks on our leather sofa looked suspiciously like a complete layout of the New York subway system. Then there’s the school lunch program — Fancy Feast Tuesdays and Friskies Friday anyone?

The senator did back down later in the day and said the cat/dog/kid thing might not be true and that maybe the kids were not, as had been reported by some sources, identifying as “furries.”

Apparently it was just a rumor, albeit one that more than a few people bought into be-

cause ... well, because people will believe anything if it suits their purposes.

I know something about that, having believed for about five minutes that the Spanish word for cheese was “cheezio.”

I don’t even know why I asked the question on that particular day, when I already knew that the correct word was queso. Apparently, I had been suddenly stricken with the stupids for one fleeting moment.

She-Who-Knows-All was too happy to reply: “The word you’re looking for is ‘Cheezio.’”

“Cheezio. Hmm. Chee-zi-o. Okay, I’ll have the chili con chee ... saaay that isn’t ...”

“You’re an idiot.”

At least I’ll confess to the occasional stumble into Stage IV stupid, because it happens to all of us, like when a good friend of mine was lost for words as she tried to explain to her husband that an event had occurred the night before.

“It happened last ... um ... it happened ... um ... Well, it was dark time, okay?”

He looked over at her with a mixture of disbelief and annoyance, and said between his gritted teeth, “They call it ‘night.’”

But this state senator, no, he couldn’t admit it. Instead, he used an escape hatch by saying he had since learned that the kiddie cat story might not have been accurate. But, he assured the public, he was obligated to check it out it because it might have been true.

This is like me saying after the infamous “cheezio” incident that it actually showed how smart I was.

“And how’s that?” she asked.

“Because being wrong about a word is one thing, but disagreeing with you, well, that’s just stupid.”

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Letters to the editor Sports complex saturation concerns Editor, On March 11, 2022, Mr. John Fager wrote a letter to the editor in this newspaper stating that I was on the wrong side of the issue regarding the construction of a sports complex in Worcester County near Ocean City.

Earlier, I had written that both Hagerstown, Maryland and St. Mary’s County, Maryland are considering similar facilities.

In his letter, Mr. Fager posed the question, “Do you think that tournament promoters would prefer to have events booked in Hagerstown and St. Mary’s County or Ocean City and the beach?”

Mr. Fager is an astute businessman, whom I respect. However, he missed the point.

In three studies by the same consultant, it is clear that there is a potential for over-saturation of the region with sports complexes.

In both the Worcester County study completed in 2017, and the Ocean City study completed in 2020, the consultant cautioned that county and town officials should be aware of the growth of similar facilities as

competition to the one proposed locally.

Now, we learn that there may be another sports complex built in Elkton, Maryland, which is even closer to Ocean City.

According to the local studies, there are certain factors that indicate the potential success of building a sports complex.

The consultant points out that drive-time to major markets, local population base, number of households in the county, age distribution and income distribution are just some of the items to consider when planning such a facility.

Below are some of those factors: It is noted that St. Mary’s County is about a one-hour drive from Washington, D.C., and that Baltimore is two hours away. Ocean City is a three-hour drive from both.

In 2019, the population base within a 30-minute, 60-minute, 120minute and 180-minute drive time to St. Mary’s County is reported as approximately 125k, 416k, 7 million and 13 million people, respectively. The Ocean City study has Ocean City as approximately 65k, 367k, 851k and 9.2 million people for the same drive time periods.

Population base is significant for tournament promoters. In 2019, the consultant has St. Mary’s County population at 116k, as compared to Worcester County at 52k.

In 2019, the consultant reports 42k as the number of households in St. Mary’s County, while Worcester County is at 22k.

The consultant has St. Mary’s County with a population spread of 76 percent of its people age 18 and over and 24 percent under 18. St. Mary’s median age is 37 years.

Worcester County’s spread is reported as 84 percent of the population at 18 and older, with 16 percent under 18. Worcester’s median age is 51.

The 2020 Ocean City study specifically points out that we may face market challenges and threats since we have a small year-round population, a high median age base and a low population base under the age of 18.

Under income distribution, the consultant has St. Mary’s average income at $107,000, compared to $86,000 in Worcester.

An interesting statistic is that in 2019, the average daily rate for a hotel room in St. Mary’s County was $102 per night, while it was an average of $161 per night from 2016 to 2018 in Ocean City.

If private developers want to take on the risks of building a sports complex, then let them do it. However,

PAGE 53 the taxpayers of Ocean City and Worcester County should not be asked to subsidize it.

Vincent dePaul Gisriel Jr. Ocean City

Italian Day festival deemed big success Editor, The 10th annual (twice covid canceled) St. Joseph’s Day Italian Festival on March 19 sponsored by the Ocean City Lodge of the Sons and Daughters of Italy and St. Luke’s/St. Andrew’s Catholic Church was another big success and our best attended to date.

We had close to 1,500 attendees enjoy our home-cooked Italian meals and baked goods. As the many attendees wandered St. Andrew’s Hall, they bought Italian specialty foods and merchandise, participated in our large silent auction and basket raffles (61 baskets all valued over $100), enjoyed many rollicking Italian songs mixed in with ’70s and ’80’s classics, and played some games of chance.

It was a fun day and a very successful one for our charity and scholarship funds.

We have many individuals and merchants of Fenwick Island, Berlin, Bethany Beach, Millsboro, Ocean View, Selbyville, Rehoboth Beach and Lewes to thank for their generosity in donating gifts for our auctions and Continued on Page 54

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Waiving of fee to help get guards Continued from Page 51 waived, according to Cook.

“As we head into the busy summer season, maintaining a crew of certified guards is especially important,” Cook said. “We’re hoping that waiving the fee will help Ocean Pines pools weather the nationwide lifeguard shortage.”

To register for the class or for more information, or to inquire about lifeguard positions in Ocean Pines, call 410-641-5255.

school students in Maryland and Delaware.

Our thanks to all.

Sal Castorina Sons & Daughters of Italy of Ocean City

Planned events do not support ‘family image’ Editor, Here is a striking example of the current council’s mindset for two new events: a bull rodeo on the beach parking lot to kick off the summer season and a motorcycle event with a gun show at the end of the season.

This doesn’t show case the town’s family image, it only reinforces “boys toys party town”!

Margaret Pillas Ocean City, Md

Supporting intellectual freedom in schools Editor, In response to the March 4 article on Superintendent Taylor, and after attending School Board meetings in January, February, March – I feel I must express my concerns and stand up for intellectual freedom.

I am very concerned when community members talk of banning books, because increasing exposure to a variety of literature enhances learning success.

Parents may control what their own children read, but don’t have the

right to restrict what books are available to other people.

The National Coalition against Censorship tells us that “Even books or materials that some find objectionable may have educational value, and the decision about what to use in the classroom should be based on professional judgements and standards, not individual preferences or influenced by political rhetoric.”

Research and data shows the value of enriching students’ lives with high quality literature, diverse literature, books that teach new ideas and books that help them grow and understand.

The Association of School Librarians has issued a statement on censorship that is going on in school libraries – “It is our responsibility to provide equitable access to diverse and inclusive material that is representative of social and racial justice and pursue truth.”

We are fortunate that here in Worcester County we have highly qualified school librarians selecting and maintaining our libraries and book lists. They have policies and procedures to “insure best practices” for every book.

Our Worcester County School libraries and teachers are committed to upholding the highest standards in providing information and resources.

We don’t ban books – we honor books.

Debra Fisher-Reynolds Retired teacher Ocean Pines

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We invite you to share it, but all letters are subject to verification, so please include your name and phone number. All letters are subject to editing for space and to protect the author and this newspaper from legal action. Email letters to editor@oceancitytoday.net. For questions, call 410-7236397.

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Trial of man charged with rape goes to court

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (April 1, 2022) After 11 months, the case of a Honduran man charged with raping a pair of teenagers with his brother in May 2021 is heading to trial.

Bayron David Oviedo-Diaz, 22, was arrested on May 6 at a hotel near 112th Street and Coastal Highway by Ocean City Police and charged with second-degree rape, a felony, and misdemeanor second-degree assault.

Police reports stated that a 13year-old identified as “juvenile 1” called 911 after 2 a.m. that morning from 127th Street, requesting police assistance before hanging up the

phone. When police arrived in the area, they could not find the teenager.

The teen called police communications an hour later, this time from 144th Street, and Delaware State Police were able to locate her near Route 1 on Fenwick Island.

Detectives with OCPD interviewed B. Oviedo-Diaz the girl, who testified that she and another girl, a 14-yearold identified as “Juvenile 2” went to Ocean City with two Hispanic men who were in their early 20s.

Juvenile 1 told police one of the

Carozza pushes anti-crime bills Continued from Page 50 Carozza (R-38) said she has faith in the endeavors of Hogan and state Republicans, even as some key bills remain tied up in the House.

“We have been consistent in pushing for anti-crime measures to pass this session. Violence across the state has been out-of-control, and the only way to control it is to arrest, prosecute, and give tougher sentences to repeat, violent criminals,” Carozza said in a statement.

“As we continue to Mary Beth urge the House of Del- Carozza egates to take up the commonsense anti-crime bills that the Senate already has passed, I fully support the governor’s immediate actions this week targeting more funding and support for additional prosecutors in the U.S. Attorney’s Office and fully funding the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants to support victim service providers.”

In recent months, county officials have lamented the fact that the state has done little to help counties and municipalities with the dollar figures attached to the initiative to implement

body-worn cameras on law enforcement officers. Unfortunately, Hartman said, there was no movement in utilizing any of the state’s surplus funds to offset that cost.

One silver lining, he said, was that Hogan’s supplemental budget came out last week and Ocean Pines will be getting $1.35 million for improvements to the Ocean Pines fire house.

Carozza lamented the preliminary approval that the “Abortion Care Access Act” received on the Senate floor last week, which expands abortion providers beyond simply physicians — nurses and physician assistants, for instance.

Her statement says that taxpayers will pay $3.5 million per year in abortion training plus “several million dollars a year” for 4,000 abortions under the state Medicaid program.

Carozza attempted to amend the bill twice with parental notification guidelines — one that would have required a parent not only to be notified of an impending abortion procedure but that receipt of the notification must be confirmed as well and another that would have barred certain exemptions that would nullify parental notification requirements. Both were rejected.

men had a machete in the hotel room, and that man was identified by Juvenile 2 as Onan Alberto Oviedo-Diaz, Bayron’s 24-year-old brother.

When police interviewed Juvenile 2, she said Onan pulled the machete out on Juvenile 1 and threatened to kill her if she did not have sex with O. Oviedo-Diaz him.

After having a machete pulled on them, the two girls ran out of the room and feared for their lives, according to Juvenile 2’s testimony to police.

The girl was then taken to Atlantic General Hospital where a sexual forensic examination was performed.

A nurse there told police there was evidence of sexual activity on Juvenile 2, reports read, leading to a search warrant of the hotel and Bayron’s vehicle.

The warrant resulted in several pieces of evidence, police said, in-

cluding sheets, a comforter, a blanket, a kitchen knife from the hotel room, and a large knife in Bayron’s vehicle.

Both Bayron and Onan were located and arrested, and during questioning, Onan admitted to digitally penetrating juvenile 1 but denied threatening her with a machete.

Bayron also admitted to police that he had sex with Juvenile 2, adding that his brother never threatened the girls with a machete.

Bayron’s court proceedings began in Ocean City but was transferred to Worcester Circuit Court in Snow Hill.

He is being held without bond.

A trial by jury is scheduled to begin on Wednesday and could go into Thursday. Subpoenas have been issued for witnesses and instructions have been established for members of the jury.

Onan’s trial is expected to begin a month later, on May 3. He faces firstand second-degree rape as well as first- and second-degree assault and is being held without bond.

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The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Worcester County Special Hazards Response Team responded to a “significant propane leak” in West Ocean City at approximately 9:30 p.m. on March 25 after the Ocean City Fire Department was alerted to the smell of propane gas on Balte Road.

Upon arrival, fire units found that a 250-gallon underground propane tank filled to 40 percent capacity was leaking in front of the shut-off valve feeding a nearby home.

After consulting with the Maryland Department of the Environment’s Emergency Response Division, or MDE, officials determined it would be best to burn off or “flare” the remaining propane, since it was leaking from an unknown location.

After a lengthy operation, MDE hazmat specialists responded from Baltimore with the appropriatre equipment and rendered the situation safe around 5 a.m. Saturday morning.

In a statement from the county fire marshal’s office, Fire Marshal Jeffrey McMahon reminded the public to take propane leaks seriously and to call the local fire service as soon as practical if a leak is detected.

The tank was owned by Sharp Energy Inc. of Dover, Delaware.

No injuries were reported.

DWI drugs and alcohol Jared Alan Hopkins, 25, of Delmar, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 2:30 a.m. on March 27 on Philadelphia Avenue in the downtown area and was charged with driving while impaired by drugs and alcohol.

Police said Hopkins was seen driving between two lanes for about a half a block before they pulled him over.

Police said they smelled marijuana and alcohol as they approach the vehicle.

According to police, Hopkins admitted to having two-to-three shots of alcohol and a mixed drink at a nearby bar, as well as smoking marijuana four hours before the stop, according to

police.

He also told the officers he felt like a two out of 10 in terms of drunkenness and a two out of 10 in terms of being high.

When asked by the officer how he felt at that moment, Hopkins laughed and said, “Feeling good.”

Hopkins was then taken to police headquarters, police added, where he submitted to an intoximeter and fell asleep multiple times while filling out his paperwork, police said.

Drug possession Tyler Benjamin Bak, 27, of Middletown, Delaware was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 9 p.m. on March 25 near 17th Street and charged with driving while impaired by a controlled substance as well as possession of drugs and paraphernalia.

Police responded to calls of a black pickup truck swerving in and out of its lane, and when officers caught up with the truck, they watched it leave its lane before striking a median and continuing.

Bak was the driver of the truck, police said, and he pulled into a hotel parking lot near 17th Street, which is where police approached him.

Officers noted that Bak had marks on his hands consistent with needle injections, and that he appeared to be under the influence of drugs.

Police said Bak consented to a field sobriety test and failed, giving officers reason to search the car. A methamphetamine pipe was on the driver’s seat and Bak was placed under arrest, police said.

Officers searched Bak, who was found to have a small bag containing two small white rocks suspected to be methamphetamine and a small pencil sharpener in his pocket with a wax-like rock of what officers suspected was cocaine, as well as blue oval pills suspected to be Alprazolam.

Police continued the search of the car and found two small glass pipes with cocaine residue in a backpack that also produced three needles.

At booking, Bak reportedly told officers he was given the meth from a

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POLICE/COURTS friend who needed a ride but did not have money for gas.

Burglary Jacob Zan Harden, 51, of Ocean City was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 11:45 p.m. on March 25 near the 200 block of Philadelphia Avenue and charged with fourth-degree burglary.

Police were dispatched to reports of breaking and entering and when they arrived, they spoke to the owner of the building, who said the front door of one of the condominium units was open and two men were inside.

The owner told police nobody had permission to be inside the building, and right before the police arrived, the two men fled south on Dayton Lane.

The suspects were stopped by officers and handed over identification cards with the names William Lawrence Garlitz and Roger Colvin.

The owner said Garlitz was seen in the unit on Feb. 22 without his permission, and when he spoke to them then, they identified themselves as

“Bill” and “Jacob.” Bill, police said, was William Garlitz and Harden. The owner let the two men stay in the unit that night only because of the bad weather, though some time later they were issued trespassing warnings and released.

When police went to the unit last Friday night, police checked the unit and Harden answered the door, telling them he needed to turn off the stove top burners he was using to heat the unit.

Harden also said the owner gave him permission to stay in the unit for a week, which the owner denied.

Dropped keys Michael Wade Aylor, 30, of Willards was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 10:45 p.m. on March 25 near 73rd Street and charged with DUI, spinning the tires on his truck, and reckless driving.

Police said a man called to say an unknown drunk man – later identified as Aylor – was chasing after the caller.

When officers arrived, they found the caller standing alone on the sidewalk. Nearby were two men standing next to green truck in a parking lot, one of whom was Aylor.

The truck, police said, was backed into a parking space and the tailgate was down and touching the tree, appearing as if he hit the tree.

The caller told police when he came home from work and parked the car, he saw Aylor spin the tires of his truck in the gravel parking lot, nearly striking the caller. He added that he did not recognize Aylor or his passenger, who turned out to be the caller’s roommate.

The caller said he told Aylor to leave, but he refused and became argumentative. So, the caller alerted the police, and when Aylor realized it, he ran at him and said, “I’m gonna get you,” according to police reports.

The passenger of the truck told of-

ficers he and Aylor were at a downtown pub and when they were ready to leave, Aylor drove them to his house.

Aylor admitted to officers he was drinking with Chester earlier, though he denied being the driver. But then, the officers saw a set of keys near Aylor and asked if they were his.

“You have a good eye,” he told police.

“Yep, they’re mine.”

When asked by officers why they were on the ground, Aylor said, “Well, I knew the police were coming, and I know you can get a DUI if the keys are in the ignition. So, I went in the truck, took the keys out, and threw them.”

Police said while Aylor was getting booked, he told officers, “I don’t want to waste your time. I’m guilty of all of this.”

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WORLD WAR II

Atwater sank off Assateague 80 years ago

By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (April 1, 2022) This week, 80 years ago, German submarine U-552, commanded by Kapitain-Lieutenant Erich Topp, sank the SS David H. Atwater off the coast of Assateague, Virginia. The U-552 was 17 months old, and based in St. Nazaire, France. Its captain had already received the Knight’s Cross.

The submarine was nicknamed “Roter Teufel” (“Red Devil”) because it sported a grinning devil painted on its conning tower. Miraculously, the submarine and its captain survived the war.

The David H. Atwater was much older than the U-552. The Atwater was constructed by the Great Lakes Engineering Works of Ashtabula,

Ohio for the United States Shipping Board, and was launched in June 1919. The ship was 253.33 feet long, with a beam of 43.5 feet, and weighed 2438 tons. It was acquired by the Atwacoal Transportation Company of Fall River, Massachusetts, which company gave the ship its name in 1935. It also gave the ship its home port — Fall River.

On the afternoon of April 2, 1942, the David H. Atwater, under the command of William K. Webster, departed Norfolk, Virginia, bound for its home port, hauling 3,911 tons of coal. By ignoring instructions and departing in the afternoon, Webster insured that the ship would not arrive at the mouth of the Delaware Bay before dark.

Unbeknownst to the American

cargo ship, as it passed Chincoteague, Virginia, U-552 began following it underwater. When about 10 miles off Assateague, Virginia, at about 9:30 p.m., the U-552 surfaced about 600 yards behind the merchantman and began firing on the unarmed ship with its deck gun.

The David H. Atwater was never asked, or given an opportunity, to surrender. The first shot from the sub’s 88mm deck gun destroyed the bridge, killing all eight of the officers.

The unarmed cargo ship was eventually struck 50 times.

Even as the Atwater began sinking, the sub’s crew opened with machine guns, striking the steamer’s crew as they attempted to man the lifeboats.

After getting two of the lifeboats in the water, the crew abandoned those efforts and those that could dove into the frigid Atlantic. Three were able to make it to one of the lifeboats which somehow survived the German machine gun fire.

Coming to the stricken ship’s aid

was small Coast Guard Patrol Boat USS CG-218. It found the lifeboat with the three survivors and three dead. Fifteen minutes later, the Coast Guard cutter USCGC Legare (WPC144), arrived.

Upon arrival, 45 minutes after the attack, the Legare found an additional lifeboat, riddled by gunfire, with one dead crewman. There were three survivors from a crew of 27. The Legare delivered the three survivors and four bodies to the Chincoteague Coast Guard Station, and returned to the scene to continue searching.

The rest of the bodies that were recovered were brought to Ocean City, where they were transported in a pick-up from the boat to the Ocean City ice plant (then located on Philadelphia Avenue and Somerset Street). There they were iced for shipment to Norfolk. Destroyers Noa and Herbert arrived at midnight, too late to be of assistance.

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Humane society bingo night benefits local no-kill shelter (April 1, 2022) Worcester County Humane Society will hold its fifth annual “Wags and Whiskers” ThirtyOne Bag, Cash and More Bingo fundraiser on Saturday, April 2, at the American Legion Post #166, on 24th Street in Ocean City.

Doors will open at noon. All proceeds benefit the homeless dogs and cats at the no-kill shelter.

When it’s game time, participants will have multiple chances to win official Thirty-One bags, cash and other

prizes. The bingo games will run from 1-4 p.m. Attendees must be 18 or older.

Advance tickets cost $25 for 20 regular games for Thirty-One bags full of goodies and gift cards. There will be two special bingo games for an additional small fee.

There will also be an opportunity to participate in a Chinese auction, raffle boards and a candy bar game for additional items and prizes as well as food and beverages available for purchase.

“Whether a person comes alone or brings a group of friends, the event offers a fun atmosphere of fellowship for all,” said Diana Snyder, event chair.

A limited number of tickets will be available at the door the day of the event for $30.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.networkforgood.org, at the Worcester County Humane Society Thrift Store, 12703 Sunset Avenue Units 5 & 6, or by calling Diana at 443-987-2870.

Worcester County Humane Society is private, nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter in Berlin that depends on donations and fundraisers to help care for the many cats and dogs who call the shelter home until their forever families are found.

Follow the shelter on Facebook and Instagram for updates on events.

Visit the shelter’s website, www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org, for available pets.

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Commissioners continue budget proposals

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (April 1, 2022) The Worcester County Commissioners continued the budget workshop process with the county’s departments on Tuesday. Earlier in March, the commissioners ruled that department heads should be the first ones to look at their respective budget sheets and determine where savings could be achieved.

Departments included: County administration The county administration is asking for an additional $103,788, or 9.9 percent more. Of that total, $61,106 is earmarked under “County Commissioners” as “personnel services and salaries.”

Under “benefits and insurance,” the administration is asking for an additional $2.8 million, or 12.6 percent more. The biggest increases come from $2.1 million for cost of living allowance (COLA), $268,121 for post-employment benefits, $197,427 for property and liability insurance and $182,705 for social security taxes.

Department of Public Works DPW continued its requests for more funding for multiple projects.

The Roads Division is asking for an additional $1.1 million, or 30.9 percent more, with the biggest jumps related to new vehicles and equipment and blacktop county road improvement projects.

Under “maintenance” the depart-

ment is asking for an additional $117,891, or 8.3 percent more, largely for salary funds. Under “admin/central fuel and fleet” the department is asking for an additional $473,478, or 90 percent more, largely for “capital equipment building improvements” as well as consulting services.

Conversely, the Mosquito Control Division is asking for $71,007 less, or a 31 percent decrease, largely citing $40,811 less in salaries and $32,396 less for vehicles purchased in the previous budget cycle.

Fire The Fire Marshal’s office is asking for an additional $73,785, or 12.6 percent more, largely attributed to adding a deputy fire marshal and planned renovations of the office it-

self.

The fire marshal is also asking for an additional $82,044, or 221.1 percent more, for the county fire training center in Newark, with virtually the entire increase coming from needed hazmat supplies and equipment.

The volunteer fire and ambulance departments are asking for an additional $267,527, but just a 2.9 percent increase, largely due to requested grants to ambulance companies.

Grants to towns Based on requests from Worcester’s municipal governments, the total request for FY23 is $6.96 million, or $739,776 more than FY22.

About half the 11.8 percent increase is attributed to unrestricted grants See BUDGET Page 60

18th Street), whose brother-in-law, the late Allen Mumford, worked at the ice plant, remembers there being about a dozen bodies. At least 23 crewmen perished in the attack.

Neither Capt. Topp, nor anyone else, was ever charged with the crime.

Capt. Topp, the third most successful U-boat captain, later became a rearadmiral in the postwar navy of American ally West Germany.

Topp and U-552 were also responsible for sinking “The Good Reuben James” on “...the last day of October...,” seven weeks before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Named for one of the Atwater’s crewmen — William R. Cox —, the Liberty Ship SS William Cox was launched on Dec, 30, 1944, after only 37 days of construction. The ship was christened by Cox’s widow, Arlee, and

was built by J.A. Jones Construction, in Brunswick, Georgia.

Next week: Bataan Surrenders Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at wimbrowlaw@gmail.com

WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 58 The late George Bert Cropper was called to help in the preparation of the bodies. When asked if the cause of death was apparent, i.e. drowning or gunshot, he said that all died of gunshot wounds and that the bullet wounds were readily apparent.

The late Frances Mumford (former co-owner of the Sandy Hill Motel, formerly located on the Boardwalk at

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OBITUARIES ROLAND G. PADDY Myrtle Beach Local builder Roland G. Paddy passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was 90 years old.

Roland never had a cross word to say about anyone, and never met a stranger.

He worked hard for over 70 years, first in Maryland and for the past 48 years in MyrRoland Paddy tle Beach.

Roland was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Alice Paddy; one granddaughter, Lauren Erica Oaks; and his four siblings.

He is survived by his spouse of 55 years, M. Elaine Paddy; and his children, Michele Refosco (Tony) of Myrtle Beach, Stacie Cipollaro (Joe Scimeca) of Phoenix, Stephanie Roche of Jupiter Beach, Denise Oaks of Myrtle Beach, and Richard Paddy (Mary) of Little River.

He is also survived by five grandchildren, Carly Cipollaro, Joseph Cipollaro, Casey Roche, Taylor Oaks and Ryan Paddy; and one greatgrandson, Aidan Paddy.

At Roland’s request, the family will be having a wake. Planned for June 2022, arrangements will be announced once the details are set.

Roland’s favorite charity was St.

Jude’s Children’s Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity are preferred.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Roland George Paddy, visit https://www.msfh.net/obituary/Rol and-Paddy/sympathy.

LYNNE TAYLOR MURRAY Berlin Alma Lynne Taylor Murray, 81, passed away on March 26, 2022 at Atlantic General Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late Jesse Jarvis Taylor and Dorothy Hudson Taylor of Berlin.

Murray was a life member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, having served as Maryland State Registrar from 2003 to 2006.

Other state offices she held were Maryland Advisor to Eastern DAR Schools and Chairman of the Maryland Luncheon at Continental Congress in D. C. She was a member of the hereditary Maryland organization of the national DAR Cameo Society along with her mother and daughter.

Murray was vice-chairman of the Maryland Room Restoration project at national DAR headquarters at 1776 D Street in Washington and a member of the national and state speakers’ staffs.

She was national Eastern Division Program winner for her original com-

position, “An Eastern Shore Patriot’s Christmas.”

She served as regent of the General Levin Winder Chapter in Worcester County from 2001 to 2003 and held other chapter offices and committees.

As a representative of the General Levin Winder Chapter, for many years she presented the DAR Good Citizens Award at Worcester Preparatory School graduations, stressing the DAR goals of patriotism, education and historic preservation.

She was also a member of the DAR Nanticoke Chapter and served as treasurer. She was a member of the Delaware State Society Daughters of the American Colonists, having served as Delaware State Regent from 2019 to 2022.

Murray was a founding member of the Board of Trustees of Worcester Preparatory School in Berlin, serving on that board for over 40 years before asking to be placed on the Honorary Board.

She served on several board committees, including technology, and was active during the school’s largest building expansions.

She participated in spring musicals, assembling hunt attire for the cast of “Mame,” and designing an original coat for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat.”

Murray was an amateur architect, having designed her home and horse barn.

She served for several years on the Wicomico Hunt Club Board as representative of the social membership.

She attended the Richmond Professional Institute of the College of William and Mary, now known as VCU, and Salisbury University.

Murray owned the Empress Motel in Ocean City, built by her mother, and sold to her sister in 1998.

She was a life-long member of Buckingham Presbyterian Church in Berlin and served as a trustee and as church historian.

Murray was a member of the Calvin B. Taylor Museum, Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, and Worcester County Historical Society.

Her immediate surviving family includes daughter, Teresa Lynne Murray of Bishopville, Maryland; sister, Susan Taylor Cropper and husband, Hugh Cropper III, of Berlin; nephew, Hugh Cropper IV and wife, Jennifer, of Ocean City; twin greatniece and nephew, Myra Cropper and Hugh Thomas Cropper of Berlin; and niece, Dorothy Amanda Cropper of Baltimore.

Her husband, Elisha Warren Murray, died in March 2012.

A service will be held at Buckingham Presbyterian Church at 20 South Main St. in Berlin on April 1, 2022 at 1 p.m.

Those wishing to make donations in Lynne’s memory may send them to Buckingham Presbyterian Church at P.O. Box 248, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Arrangements are being handled by the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Budget proposals begin week two Continued from Page 59 and $150,000 is attributed to road repair grant requests in Ocean Pines.

State’s Attorney The State’s Attorney’s Office is asking for an additional $856,388, or 48.6 percent more. Most of the increase is attributed to the expansion of State’s Attorney Kristin Heiser’s office and equipment needed to handle data from the county and Ocean City body-worn camera initiatives. Heiser said her office has already hired two new attorneys and estimates she needs four more.

Miscellaneous Under “other recreation and culture” the county administration is asking for an additional $172,439, or 246.3 percent more, for various historic and cultural sites, including $125,000 for the Ocean City Developmental Corporation and $40,000 for Furnace Town Historic Site. The Office of Economic Development is asking for an additional $76,198, or 20.8 percent more, largely attributed to consulting services and additional salary.

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Worcester Preparatory School freshman Michael DePalma will compete in the Boys’ 1415 Division of the Drive, Chip and Putt nationals this Sunday in Augusta, Georgia.

DePalma in Drive, Chip and Putt national finals PHOTO COURTESY OCEAN CITY LIFE-SAVING STATION MUSEUM

The Ocean City High School Vikings basketball team won the state Class C championships in College Park, Maryland in 1952, becoming the only squad to win the tournament in the institution’s history.

State championship, 70 years later

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (April 1, 2022) Ocean City High School, which no longer exists, won its one and only state basketball championship title 70 years ago this month.

The day was March 22, 1952, and the Ocean City Vikings went head-tohead against New Windsor High School’s basketball team in College Park for the Class C title, ousting them 70-55.

The Salisbury Daily Times wrote on March 24, 1952, that the only time Ocean City was ever pressed during the game was at the beginning, when the seashore boys were behind 6-4.

But that was the only time they trailed.

The “seashore quintet,” as referred to in the article, led the first quarter 20-16, 45-26 at halftime, and 62-43 after the third quarter.

Top scorers from Ocean City were Ben Lewis and Bunkey Bradford who sunk 17 points each. Burt Raughley also found 15 buckets and George Hurley got 14.

Ray Shockley, 85, who today is an attorney in Ocean City, played for-

ward for the Vikings as a sophomore, and was 15 when the two teams faced off.

“It was an exciting time for us,” he said. “Going to college park was a big deal for us. Even going to Salisbury was a big trip for us back in the 50s.”

The road to College Park included games against the three schools in Worcester County at the time — Berlin, Snow Hill, and Pocomoke City — as well as bouts in Mardela Springs, Salisbury, and Delaware.

Once they got to College Park, the team played Barton High of Allegany County and nearly lost a 65-27 lead after four regular starters fouled out.

Barton closed the gap to 10 points, and the final score was 70-60.

Playing in College Park was much different and lacked the hometown feel. The gym was nearly double the size of the gym that was at the now city hall building on Third Street, and the backboards were glass instead of wooden.

Ocean City’s coach, Dick DeHart, was new to the school and came from West Virginia.

Shockley said DeHart introduced the players to what’s known as the

fast break.

“It was a different type of game than the other schools were used to,” Shockley said. “You bring the ball up hurriedly rather than just coming up and setting up. It was a lot of running.”

Along with getting the ball up the court quickly, DeHart had the players practice layups, telling the players if they were fast enough, they were going to shoot a layup.

While today three-point shots are key, they did not exist in 1952.

The fast breaks and layups paid off.

The Daily Times described Ocean City’s strategy as a “speedy all-out attack,” forcing the New Windsor Players off the court.

“Five Ocean City players were down the floor usually before the opposition had an opportunity to set up a defense,” the paper wrote in its rundown of the championship game.

About a month after the Vikings returned home, Ocean City held a little celebration for the team and gave each of the players a watch that was engraved on the back – Shockley said See BASKETBALL Page 62

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 1, 2022) Worcester Preparatory School freshman Michael DePalma will compete in the Boys’ 14-15 Division of the Drive, Chip and Putt nationals this Sunday in Augusta, Georgia.

He qualified for the event for placing first at Oak Hill Regionals on Sept. 19 in Rochester, New York.

During the competition, each golfer was given three attempts, and DePalma scored the highest in his division with 68 in Drive, 40 in Chip and 45 in Putt, for a total score of 153.

“I thought I played extremely well and I kept myself composed throughout the event even when I knew I was in the lead,” he said earlier this week.

This is his first time participating in the Drive, Chip and Putt competition.

“I am both nervous and excited to compete in Augusta this weekend. I will be competing against nine other kids in the nationals,” he said. “My goal for the nationals is to finish fifth place or better.”

The national finals takes place at Augusta National Golf Club the Sunday before the Masters Tournament and is broadcast live

by Golf Channel. It is scheduled to be televised from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST. There are 80 golfers total participating in the Drive, Chip and Putt national finals.

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Finals televised on Golf Channel Continued from Page 61 “Michael is an outstanding competitor. He is very mature and is an accomplished golfer,” said Worcester Prep Varsity Golf Coach Don McMullen. “He is driven to be the best through his hours of practice on the driving range and many rounds of golf played.”

DePalma started playing golfing at the age of 9 with his dad and grandfather and quickly realized his passion for the sport. A year later he began playing competitively.

DePalma joined the middle school golf team in seventh grade. He had a successful first season playing for the Worcester Prep varsity squad this

past fall as a ninth grader.

“His first year golfing as a freshman on the Worcester Preparatory School golf team, he was named to the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) All-Conference Golf Team. He was one of the leaders in this past year’s undefeated season,” McMullen said. “The golf coaches, golf team and Worcester Preparatory School wish him the best during this Sunday’s competition to determine the winner of the 14-15 National Drive, Chip and Putt Championship.”

For more information about the competition, visit www.drivechipandputt.com/.

Decatur girls’ lax team scores 16-4 win over Wor. Prep

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 1, 2022) The Stephen Decatur and Worcester Prep girls’ lacrosse teams went head-to-head in their annual crosstown rivalry match on Wednesday, with the Lady Seahawks coming out on top on their home field, 16-4.

“Overall, I thought we connected well as a team,” Decatur Coach Lindsay Owens said after the victory. “Our defense came together and made big stops. We connected in offensive transitions. Our offense was patient and put some great sets together allowing us to finish in the back of the net.”

Because of covid, this was the first time the two teams have competed against each other since 2019.

Decatur led 9-2 at halftime. Senior captain Darby Moore was the Seahawks’ top producer with six goals.

Junior Audrey Mumford chipped in with three goals and two assists.

Junior Alina Bernal-Clark and sophomore Sadie Kauffman (one assist) contributed with two goals each.

Juniors Shelby Rosemond (two assists) and Kayla Brady and senior Saige Figgs had one goal apiece.

Senior Ryleigh Cunnane recored five saves in the first half. Junior Jessica Beck stopped four Worcester shots in the second half.

Senior captain Myranda Beebe scored two goals for Worcester. Senior Brooke Emeigh and freshman Emma Zajdel tallied one goal each.

Freshman Nazli Unal had two assists.

Sophomore captain Caitlin Williams recorded 10 saves in goal for Worcester, and freshman Lillian Doran had one (her first career save).

“We’ve played an incredibly tough schedule to start. I’m proud of our young team today,” Prep Coach Chris Williams said.

Game entry tickets sales, T-shirt and bake sale as well as concession profits will go directly to the Draheim family to support Lakelyn, who was diagnosed with DIPG stage 4 inoperable brain cancer in January at just 4 years old.

“Our goal for this game was to play for Lakelyn and we did just that. I was extremely proud of all the hard work the girls put into this game on and off the field,” Owens said. “It says so much about their unbelievable character.”

Players and spectators wore pink to support Lakelyn, which is her favorite color. More than $1,000 was raised for the Berlin family.

To learn more about Lakelyn’s story, visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/lakelyndraheim.

Decatur’s next game is today, Friday in Easton at 4:30 p.m. against the Saints Peter and Paul Sabres.

Worcester is slated to host the Gunston School Herons at 4 p.m. today.

A joint initiative founded in 2013 by the Masters Tournament, United States Golf Association and the PGA of America, Drive, Chip and Putt is a free nationwide junior golf development competition aimed at growing the game by focusing on the three fundamental skills employed in golf.

Drive, Chip and Putt provides aspiring junior male and female golfers ages 7-15, an opportunity to play with their peers in qualifiers around the country. Participants who advance through local, sub-regional and regional qualifying events in each age/gender category earn a place in the national finals.

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Basketball team’s fast break led to state tourney win Continued from Page 61 he still has his.

Basketball and the other two sports the high school fielded teams for — baseball and soccer — were the only acts in town. When games took place, they attracted adults from all over the town that had a population of 800-900 residents.

Whenever the teams played their biggest rivals in Berlin, Shockley said his school was represented well.

A picture of the winning team is up at City Hall and at the Ocean City Lifesaving Museum.

Shockley looked at the picture and said there were seven seniors on the team — probably every senior in the school — and it looked like three or four juniors and a couple of sophomores.

“I look, and a lot of them have passed on,” he said. “I don’t know any of these guys living that are in the area.

George Hurley was a native, but he’s passed on. Bill Brown passed on. Lionel passed on. These are the seniors. There are a couple I don’t know that I haven’t heard from since we left school.”

Shockley was part of the last graduating class from Ocean City High School in May 1954. In September 1954, Stephen Decatur High School opened, combining the students from Ocean City with those in Berlin.

Although Stephen Decatur won a basketball state championship in the 1970s, Shockley’s team in 1952 was the only one to win a championship for Ocean City High.

“It was great for the little town of Ocean City,” he said. “I mean, we were Class C, but still, we were state champs.”

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(Top) Stephen Decatur senior captain Darby Moore led her team with six goals during Wednesday’s game against Worcester Prep. (Bottom) Decatur sophomore Sadie Kauffman chipped in with two goals in the 16-4 win.

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Decatur baseball squad gets wins over Arcadia, JMB

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 1, 2022) It was a cold week to be out on the baseball field – which included some snow flurries and strong winds – but the Stephen Decatur baseball team prevailed over its opponents.

The Seahawks opened the week with Arcadia on Monday in Berlin.

During warmups, Coach Rich Ferro said at one point you could barely see the players Rich Ferro in the outfield while standing near first base because of snow flurries.

The players didn’t let the unfavorable conditions hold them back, as they generated six runs in the first inning and 20 in the second.

Decatur scored 26 runs on 19 hits.

The game ended in the third inning.

Twelve Seahawks had a least one hit. Senior Logan Tapman led the team with three hits, two RBIs and four runs scored. Sophomore Brycen Coleman chipped in with one hit (inside-the-park home run), four RBIs and two runs scored.

Senior Shawn Rosemond and sophomore Lukas Loring both had two hits, three RBIs and three runs scored. Sophomore Caden Shockley contributed with two hits, three RBIs and one run scored. Junior Alex Navarro tallied two hits, two RBIs and three runs scored.

Sophomore Dalton Blades struck out six and walked one in two innings. Junior Stephen Wade struck out two and gave up a hit in one inning.

“It was so cold. The conditions were not great, but they still had energy, and we had multiple guys with hits,” Ferro said.

Decatur hosted the James M. Bennett Clippers on Wednesday.

The visiting Clippers scored one run in the second inning. The Seahawks pulled ahead, putting two on the board in the third. They added three more in the fourth, increasing their advantage to 5-1.

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(Left) Junior Ryan McLaughlin started on the mound for Decatur on Wednesday against James M. Bennett. He struck out nine, walked three, gave up a hit and one run in five innings. (Right) Sophomore Caden Shockley reaches for third base. Decatur won, 6-4.

Decatur tacked on a sixth run in the fifth.

Bennett scored two in the sixth and one in the top of the seventh, but Decatur held off its opponent to win, 6-4.

“It was a competitive game and they responded pretty well. Their pitcher was very good,” Ferro said.

“We struck out six times, but I was happy with the fact we put the ball in play. The guys at the plate did their jobs. When you put the ball in play, anything can happen. We had a couple hiccups on defense, but it’s baseball and that’s how it goes sometimes.”

Decatur had three hits in the game (Tapman, Rosemond and junior Owen Knerr).

Junior Ryan McLaughlin started on the mound for Decatur. He struck out nine, walked three, gave up a hit and one run in five innings.

Tapman threw two innings. He struck out two, walked two, and allowed three hits and three runs.

“Both of our pitchers did a great job,” Ferro said.

Decatur is on the road next week.

The Seahawks will play the Parkside Rams on Monday at 4 p.m. in Salisbury, the Kent Island Buccaneers on Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Stevensville, then the Wicomico Indians on Thursday at 4 p.m. in Salisbury.

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Decatur softball team scores 15 runs on 13 hits

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 1, 2022) The Stephen Decatur softball team shut out the James M. Bennett Clippers, 15-0, in five innings on Wednesday in Berlin.

“It’s been eight days since our first [and last] game. We’ve been off for eight days with snow in almost April [on Monday], a lot of really cold, windy days out here, which is typical here,” said Decatur Coach Scott Kurtz. “We recognize the last thing to come around is the hitting, so we really put an emphasis over the last seven days to prepare for today.

I trust our defense, I trust our pitching, but I want the girl to hit to their best capabilities so we really emphasized it.”

The Lady Seahawks put eight runs on the board in the first inning. They tacked on five in the second and one in both the third and fourth innings. Decatur scored 15 runs on 13 hits.

“We had a long talk about it. You got to swing for power when the count calls for it and you got to just put the ball in play whenever you’re a little behind and try to generate something - move your teammate, do those little things, and I saw a lot of that today,” Kurtz said. “I saw girls swinging for power at the right time and just trying to put the ball in play when it also mattered. That’s how

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(Left) Stephen Decatur freshman Madison McGinnis struck out four in two innings during Wednesday’s game against James M. Bennett in Berlin.

(Right) Coach Scott Kurtz watches senior Lexi Mumford make contact with the ball. Decatur won, 15-0.

you put 15 up on the board in four innings of hitting – lot of solid line drives, lot of hard ground balls, that’s what you really want.”

Freshman Ryleigh Smith hit back-toback home runs. She finished the game with three hits, six RBIs and three runs scored.

Seniors Alexa Eisemann and Skylar Griffin had two hits and three RBIs each. Junior Sarah Smith chipped in with two hits, two RBIs and two runs

scored.

Sophomore Leah Simpson, freshman Madison McGinnis and senior Chloe Candeloro each had a hit.

Griffin struck out four, walked one and gave up a hit in three innings.

McGinnis struck out four in two innings.

“Our girls showed up today and I’m extremely happy for them. Some girls that hadn’t played in the first game or didn’t get a chance to hit in the first game got some opportunities,” Kurtz

said. “We’re going to go back and look at the film and see what worked and what didn’t work and just keep plugging along … We just got to take it one game at a time, keep working and improving all aspects of the game.”

Decatur will host the Wicomico Indians, today, Friday at 4 p.m. The Seahawks will play the Parkside Rams on Monday at 4 p.m. in Salisbury, then the Kent Island Buccaneers on Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Stevensville.

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Decatur girls’ outdoor T&F squad wins meet at home

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 1, 2022) The Stephen Decatur girls’ outdoor track and field team won Tuesday’s six-school meet, and the boys’ squad came in fourth place on their home turf in Berlin.

“I was very happy about our girls’ win. They work hard and having all of our athletes compete (some of them in B relays) helped our score. We have several veteran girls who help to score a lot of points as well,” said Decatur Coach Brenda Hommel. “Our boys’ team is coming along. Still a very young team, but they are working hard. We were happy to see some improvements from the beginning of the season in some of our new boys and will likely use them more in future meets. Not having safe conditions for the pole vault hurt the boys’ team since that was 10 points that [senior] Owen Mielnik would have scored for us.”

Decatur’s girls’ team scored 158 points to win the competition. Parkside came in second with 124.5, followed by Nandua (94.5), Snow Hill (61), Arcadia (30) and Pocomoke (20).

Lady Seahawks who scored points for the team for placing sixth or better were: seniors, Danera Collick (shot put, second, 23 feet 3 inches), Avery Braciszewski (400-meter dash, fifth, 1:17.80) and Miah Schwind (long jump, third, 11 feet 9 inches), juniors, Summer Brenner (300meter hurdles, second, 1:02.50; 100meter hurdles, fourth, 20.11 seconds; high jump, second, 4 feet 8 inches), Carolina Novelli (1,600-meter run,

fifth, 6:37.55), Mackenzie Cathell (400-meter dash, sixth, 1:17.83), Summer Banks (200-meter dash, sixth, 30.59 seconds), Breanne Ferguson (long jump, first, 13 feet 2 inches; 800-meter run, fourth, 3:02.38) and Mayah Garner (high jump, first, 4 feet 8 inches), sophomores, Macy Woroniecki (1,600meter run, second, 6:13.07; 800-meter run, second, 2:57.56) and Tiara McDonald (400-meter dash, first, 1:09.95; 200-meter dash, fourth, 30.30 seconds), and freshmen, Amber Marshall (3,200-meter run, first, 14:35.43; 1,600-meter run, fourth, 6:37.34), Clarice Piela (3,200meter run, second, 15:33.50), Chloe Resnick (3,200-meter run, third, 16:47.73) and Julianna Wooden (high jump, third, 4 feet 2 inches).

Ferguson, Woroniecki, Novelli and Marshall won the 3,200-meter relay race (12:06.65).

Novelli, McDonald, junior Macy Seitz and Ferguson took first in the 1,600-meter relay race (4:52.43).

The 800-meter relay team of Macy Seitz, junior Leah Seitz, Banks and Wooden came in second place (2:09.54).

Schwind, both Seitzs and Banks finished in seventh place in the 400meter relay race (1:00.31).

Snow Hill won the boys’ competition, scoring 152 points. Finishing second through sixth were: Parkside (124), Nandua (107), Decatur (65), Arcadia (49) and Pocomoke (18).

Decatur athletes who scored points for placing sixth or better were: senior Rynell Brittingham (shot put, third, 35 feet 9 inches), juniors,

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Connor Herr (100-meter dash, sixth, 12.26 seconds), Curtez Schoolfield (200-meter dash, sixth, 26.48 seconds), Evan Justice (800-meter run, fourth, 2:39.04) and Jaden Holland (long jump, sixth, 15 feet 9 inches), sophomores, Ethan Justice (1,600meter run, first, 5:08.29; 800-meter run, first, 2:20.10) and Xavier Arnold (shot put, fifth, 34 feet 5 inches), and freshmen, Joseph Cipollone (800meter run, fifth, 2:39.05; 1,600meter run, sixth, 5:45.17), Luke Leffew (110-meter hurdles, sixth, 23.28 seconds) and Brian Herbert (3,200-meter run, fifth, 14:07.87).

Ethan and Evan Justice, Cipollone and senior Gavin McCabe took second in the 3,200-meter relay race (9:42.91).

Freshmen Solomon David and Brandon Fitzgerald, Schoolfield and

Clockwise, from left, sophomores Ethan Justice (1,600-meter run, 5:08.29, first place) and Macy Woroniecki (1,600-meter run, 6:13.07, second), senior Danera Collick (shot put, 23 feet 3 inches, second), and juniors Jaden Holland (long jump, 5 feet 9 inches, sixth) and Summer Banks (4x200 relay, 2:09.54, second).

Herr place third in the 800-meter relay race (1:48.35).

Herr, Holland, senior Zimere Handy and junior Ziquase Duffy came in third in the 400-meter relay race (49.40 seconds).

The 1,600-meter relay team of Fitzgerald, freshmen Alex Ward and Gavin Buchheit and sophomore Patrick Haines crossed the finish line fourth (4:36.75).

The next track meet is scheduled for Wednesday beginning at 4 p.m. in Salisbury.

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Worcester Prep tennis teams SD tennis teams top Pocomoke earn victories over Parkside

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 1, 2022) The Worcester Prep boys’ and girls’ tennis teams both earned victories over the Parkside Rams on Wednesday in Salisbury.

Worcester’s boys’ team won, 7-0.

“They played well. They adjusted to the different situations/tactics that their opponent was giving them and reduced their unforced errors,” said Prep Coach Terry Underkoffler.

Freshman Aleksey Klimins won his first singles match, 8-2. Senior captain Graham McCabe pulled out a 7-4 victory in a tiebreaker set at second singles.

“Graham McCabe had to battle back after being up in the match 7-5, then his opponent came back and took the lead 8-7,” Underkoffler said.

“Then, Graham broke his opponent’s serve and tied the match 8-8 and won in a tiebreaker, 7-4.”

Junior RJ Hamer took his third singles match, 8-4. Senior captain Riley Schoch outscored his fourth singles competition, 8-5.

Hamer and junior captain Harrison Humes topped their first doubles opponents, 8-3. Schoch and sophomore Dylan Simons won 8-5 at second doubles.

Juniors Jason Todorov and Ian

Lewis earned an 8-3 victory at third doubles.

Worcester’s girls’ team won, 6-1.

“We played well despite the cold conditions. It was a very competitive match — a couple of our girls started slow but they pulled things together to finish strong,” said Prep Coach Kevin Chalk.

Scoring first through fourth singles victories were: senior captain Sumira Sehgal (8-0), sophomores Lebby Becker (8-4) and Natasha Richter (84) and freshman Lydia Schwartz (8-5).

Sehgal and Becker teamed up for first doubles. They shut out their competition, 8-0.

Richter and Schwartz edged out their second doubles opponents, 8-6.

“I’m proud of the grit they showed today. They adapted to their opponents well and were able to make great shots when it counted,” Chalk said.

“We had a doubles team (second doubles) that was struggling at the net and they ended up going back to the baseline since they were more comfortable there. That adjustment turned things around and they won the match.”

The next competition is today, Friday, at 4 p.m. in Berlin against the Gunston School Herons. Worcester will then host the Salisbury School Dragons on Tuesday at 4 p.m.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 1, 2022) The Stephen Decatur tennis teams took a trip down the road to play the Pocomoke Warriors on Tuesday and both came home with victories.

The Decatur boys’ team won all seven matches.

Earning victories at first through fourth singles were: senior captain Noah Fisher (8-0), sophomore David Janney (8-0), senior captain Ben Johnson (8-0) and sophomore Matt Beck (8-1).

Fisher and Johnson shut out their first doubles competition, 8-0. Janney and Beck topped their second doubled opponents, 8-0.

Senior Ethan Hansford and sophomore Briggs Pugner scored an 8-0 victory at third doubles.

“The guys did great. We only lost one game. They were focused. They’ve put the practice in and they’re psyched to be getting in some matches now,” Decatur Coach Steve Berquist said. “We’ve got a competitive group. It’s one of the stronger teams I’ve coached. We’ve got a good team atmosphere this year.

Everyone cheers for each other and there’s a lot of high-fives after the matches.”

The Lady Seahawks won, 6-1.

Junior Ridgley Lake pulled out a 9-7 victory at first singles against 2021 state finalist Marli McDorman. Lake trailed 6-7, and battle back winning the next

three games.

Junior Sarah Tarr edged out her second singles opponent, 9-7. Tarr fell behind 0-3 early, but fought back and pulled ahead, 4-3. The match went back and forth. Down 6-7, she took the next three for the victory.

Freshman Emily Ferguson outscored her third singles competition, 8-3.

Lake and Ferguson topped their first doubles competition, 8-5.

Tarr and sophomore Kalli Nordstrom earned an 8-4 victory at second doubles.

Freshmen Brooke Berquist and Anika Karli won 8-4 at third doubles.

“I thought that the girls played very well,” said Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood. “We cruised to three doubles win. Singles were a little more challenging.

“Our numbers one and two seeds had to persevere and play through some rough patches during their matches, but they played well,” he continued. “Overall, I thought the girls played well and are continuing to improve.”

Decatur will head to Princess Anne on Tuesday to play the Washington Jaguars at 4 p.m.

The Seahawks will take on the Worcester Prep Mallards the following day at 4 p.m. The girls will play on Worcester’s courts and the boys at Decatur.

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