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Perlozzo hired as OC’s tourism director Former rec dept. director brought back to put more life into marketing efforts By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) After sifting through nearly 100 applications and whittling those down to two finalists, a familiar face has been hired to take on a new role that will focus on tourism.
Tom Perlozzo – the former Recreation and Parks Department chief in Ocean City who left in 1998 to pursue business opportunities – will serve as the town’s Tom Perlozzo first director of tourism and business development, with an annual salary of $131,000. He will assume those duties on June 1.
City Manager Doug Miller presented the City Council with his selection of Perlozzo as the department head during the public meeting on Monday night. Almost immediately after making the announcement, Councilman Tony DeLuca moved to approve the hiring of Perlozzo at a 129-pay grade. But that threw a wrench into the matter, as Miller was ready to bring the new director on at a pay grade of 128. A 128-pay grade in Ocean City has
a range of $90,322 to $141,393 versus a 129, which ranges from $94,838 to $148,463. While switching Perlozzo would not change the $131,000 salary he negotiated with Miller — Perlozzo’s county salary was $125,460 — it would allow him to earn up to $7,070 more a year at the maximum level. Councilman John Gehrig agreed with DeLuca that the pay grade needed to be bumped up to 129, See PERLOZZO Page 4
Fisher’s home after he went missing in July By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) Nearly 300 days after the Battista family’s beloved canine, Fisher, wandered away while visiting Ocean City last summer, the pack was reunited on Tuesday after the wayward Boston Terrier was found running loose in Baltimore. Elissa DeMaria Battista said See LOST Page 7 LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY
It’s only April, and yet the crowds have already begun to pack the Boardwalk. Vacation rental companies say this summer will be jam-packed.
Rental reservations click into high gear Busy summer season seen, as long as businesses can fill their employment needs By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) On the heels of a modest 2020 summer season, it appears covid’s got nothing on 2021 vacation rentals in Ocean City. Despite some uncertainties with the virus and staffing, Realtors and rental companies are preparing for a robust tourist season that should
bring lodgings up to record high levels. “We’re anticipating the best season we’ve ever had,” said Dawn Cook, owner and broker at Coastal Resort Homes and Rentals on 80th Street. “We have a lot more properties this year. We’ve taken on quite a few more through referrals from owners we’ve already had and increased marketing of rentals by 20 percent.” The small operation has a total of 172 vacation rentals this year, up from 145 last year, Cook said, which she pointed out was still pretty high
given the challenges of covid. “Everyone placed their reservations and then actually canceled them when covid became an issue in March and April and we rebooked everything,” Cook explained. Larger companies are seeing the same trends. Chris Mitchell, the regional vice president of Coldwell Banker Vacations, said via email that the demand for short-term vacation rentals is higher now than it was even before the pandemic hit. See ADVANCED Page 6
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Chief presents yearly report to OC city council members By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) The 2020 annual report Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro presented to the City Council Monday points to an upcoming year of near normalcy as compared to the pandemicchallenged year that preceded it. “The year 2020 was a challenging time, not just for Ocean City, but the entire country, as we fought our way Ross Buzzuro through the ongoing covid-19 pandemic,” he said in the presentation. “We continue to be faced with challenges that my staff and I work to overcome. As we look ahead, we will continue to employ new tactics, proposed new legislation, and forge new partnerships to ensure a safe and enjoyable community for our citizens.” Calls for service In 2020, the department fielded 67,585 calls for service with 45,636 being initiated by officers and 21,949 coming from citizens. Along with those calls, the department saw a 200 percent increase in forcible rape reports, 76 percent increase in aggravated assaults, 67 percent increase in robbery, and 60 percent increase in motor vehicle theft. Forcible rape cases jumped to 18 instances in 2020 compared to six in 2019. In 2018, the department had nine cases of forcible rape, and in 2018 it had 27. The police department also had 54
arrests involving weapons and 474 arrests connected to controlled dangerous substances. There were 757 citations issued for alcohol related offenses, 393 for marijuana-related offenses, and 413 for smoking. Additionally, 28 citations were handed out for public urination, 51 for riding a skateboard or bicycle where prohibited, and four for noise violations. OCPD officers were assaulted 165 times, in 2020, 11 resulting in injuries, which the chief pointed out shows how dangerous the job can be for them. Civilian officers Buzzuro highlighted programs like one that has trained civilians to help the police department through volunteer efforts since 1999. The citizen volunteers help OCPD during events such as Springfest, Sunfest and Winterfest, participate in the Reducing the Availability of Alcohol to Minors program, or RAAM, and the citizen police academy. The chief’s presentation also stated that Kathy Grimes was named the Auxiliary Officer of the Year in 2020. Grimes gave 1,240 hours of service to the department and Ocean City. The community The chief also talked about several programs that OCPD helps out with in the community. Last year, OCPD held a toy drive that benefitted the Worcester County Giving Other Lives Dignity (G.O.L.D.), helped with the Special Olympics of Maryland and participated in a Boy Scout dedication ceremony at the county rifle range.
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Continued from Page 1 adding that the new director is going though Miller stood firm that the po- to change things and he is going to go sition was graded at 128. out and shop for the right clientele. Gehrig told council members and That means bringing in families Miller that they spent the last five back through participant-based activyears talking about this position, and ities, Gehrig added, and becoming a the agreement was that it would be national leader for team sports. just one step below a city manager. “This is a big day,” he said. He was adamant that the salary was Ultimately, the board voted unannot changing – the $131,000 was still imously to hire Perlozzo at the 129 set in stone – but the move to 129 grade with a salary of $131,000, but would be “doing the will of the coun- even after the vote was made, council cil.” members expressed frustration with Basically, the new grade would fa- the process. cilitate an upward progression – in DeLuca said the way the discusterms of salary – for Perlozzo. sion was handled was just another “We almost invented a position; reason for personnel and hiring to there’s no other position that take place behind closed doors, while matches this,” Gehrig said. “There’s James said the open-meetings people only one level will disagree that matches with that. ‘It feels good to come back and what we’ve alStill, Mayor contribute some of my skillset to Rick ready discussed Meehan and agreed to. theirs, and hopefully lay some new agreed with It’s a 129. We’re Gehrig that hirtrack and do some new things.’ not asking for a ing Perlozzo will Tom Perlozzo raise. The salary put Ocean City in is the salary.” a better position. Miller, who was tasked with seek- “I think we hired someone who will ing applicants and finding the top be a good team player,” Meehan said. candidate, told the board if an agreePerlozzo left the golf publishing inment on the matter could not be dustry to become Worcester County’s reached, he would prefer to take it off director of recreation and parks in the table and bring it back for discus- 2018. sion at a work session. Before the move, Perlozzo spent But Councilman Matt James said 28 years working in recreation, parks the issue could be discussed and and sport marketing. voted on that night because it had alHe was a critical player behind the ready come this far. development of Eagle’s Landing Golf “It’s been a long process ... but Course, which propelled him into powhat we say matters or it’s a waste of sitions at GOLF Magazine, our time,” Gehrig said. GOLF.com, and Sports Illustrated. Councilman Lloyd Martin, exAfter speaking at a county compressing frustration over the situa- missioner’s meeting on Tuesday, Pertion DeLuca and Gehrig presented, lozzo declined to comment on the told the board that bumping Perlozzo new position and what his plans were to the next pay grade was like giving for his current role in Worcester. a person a raise without having “It’s a déjà vu kind of thing,” Perearned it. lozzo said. “I kept in contact with a lot He stood by Miller’s efforts, saying of the players in Ocean City and he had a job to do, and he did it – worked with a lot of the businesses. It there was no need to micromanage feels good to come back and conthe city manager. tribute some of my skillset to theirs, Gehrig and DeLuca did not back and hopefully lay some new track and down, though, and said this bump do some new things.” did not result in a pay raise. The Perlozzo did say he plans to focus move would be based on principle. on tourism and business developA key role of Perlozzo’s job is going ment in Ocean City. out and shopping for people who “It’s going to take some time to unwant to visit Ocean City. To Gehrig, derstand where the needs are,” he this is vital because it allows the city said. “Obviously it’s going to require to bring in the people it wants to at- some engagement with political leadtract, especially after a rough couple ers, staff and business leaders. I hope of years that included such events as to be able to remove the obstacles and the pop-up car rally and events this be an asset to Ocean City once we depast June that resulted in a stabbing velop a game plan. and raucous behavior downtown. “I’m really excited about it,” he “We can’t just put a bunch of ads added. “It’s a challenge, and I’m cerout there, cross our fingers, and hope tainly not one to back down from we find the right people,” he said, one.”
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Do you need a home office or maybe even 2? How about a workout room, or maybe a playroom? Are you dreaming of kayaking or paddle boarding off your dock? How about a boat or jet skis? Would you like a nice yard to play in or grow your own vegetables? Well here it is, 5+ acres in a cul-de-sac in the tranquil community of Indian Creek ready & waiting for you. You dream it... You build it... You Live it! All this & 2 golf courses within 2 miles & Assateague Island is 3 miles away where you can enjoy the ocean & beautiful white sand beaches. You can be in downtown Berlin or Ocean City in 15 minutes to enjoy the boardwalk and restaurants. So close, yet such a peaceful setting. Come take a look today before it's SOLD!! MLS MDWO100390
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3BR/2BA end unit w/pool in N. OC. Water views & 2 balconies. Ocean side balcony has storm shutters. Not rented & was professionally remodeled. Being sold turnkey. Kitchen w/white custom cabinets, granite countertops & SS appliances. Master bedroom w/ocean views. Master bath w/tile floors. Enjoy fireworks from Northside park from the bay facing balcony. Unit comes w/2 assigned parking spaces, one is covered. There is an elevator, and the building is professionally managed. MLS MDWO121194
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An opportunity to establish a foothold in this increasingly desirable area located within 2-3 hours of Baltimore, DC & Philadelphia. Very modern warehouse/manufacturing/ distribution facility on 2.3 acres conveniently located just off the Route 50 & Route 13 interchange in Westwood Commerce Park. Building was completely renovated in 2019. Warehouse is 25,291 +/- sq.ft.; Office Area 1300 +/- sq.ft.; the Covered Loading Dock 2500 +/- sq.ft.; Steel & Concrete Mezzanine Level 1760 +/- sq.ft. Clear Height is 25'. 5 Dock high positions all with levelers & one with 14'x12' drive in door. Building has a new roof deck with R41 insulation, sidewalls with R31 insulation, lighting, dry fire sprinkler system, floor drains, heavy duty power supply & electric service, and plenty of parking for 8 trucks and 30 cars. Property is located in a Maryland Enterprise zone location with tax incentives possible. Best use would be manufacturing and/or warehouse distribution and the professional office space is an added benefit. Previously a large commercial laundry. Bring manufacturing back to the Great USA. (Listing agent is related to seller) MLS MDWC107760
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2701 GULL WAY #3 OCEAN CITY • $174,900 Desirable 1st floor 2BR/2BA condo. If you are looking for an affordable place at the beach close to all the major attractions Ocean City has to offer look no further! Open floor plan & nice dining area. Kitchen will be sure to delight the chef in your family. Master w/full bath. Spacious Bedroom & 2nd full bath. Beach, boardwalk, Jolly Roger amusements & restaurants are all close by. MLS MDWO120744
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Advanced bookings said to be ‘very strong’ Continued from Page 1 “Advanced bookings for this season are very strong,” he said. “Demand has really increased over the last several weeks as we entered into the spring season and have seen warmer weather.” He added that a lot of the uncertainty that existed last year is no longer there, which has attributed to the upward trends. Chris Mitchell “Last year at this time vacation rentals were restricted in our area. There was a lot of uncertainty about whether or not we would even have a season and if we did, what things would look like,” he said. “Once the restriction was lifted, we saw bookings pick up, but we still dealt with a lot of unknown factors through the 2020 season. This year, we have seen a steady uptick in reservations and we are hopeful and optimistic that this trend will continue.” With an inventory of roughly 2,000 properties, Coldwell Banker has the most rental listings in the area and focuses only on vacation properties, Mitchell said. The inven-
tory includes options of all sizes, from ocean and beach front to bay front and beyond. “Our area has so many different types of properties that we usually have something for everyone and all budgets,” Mitchell said. Susan Jones, the executive director of the OC Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association, said via email this week that visitors have seemed to gravitate more toward single-family homes and Susan Jones condos as opposed to large multi-unit hotels since covid came into play because of the ability to distance more. However, she said she is hearing that all bookings are expected to be on the rise as the season gets into full swing. “I do believe we will have a very strong summer and that leisure bookings will return to pre-pandemic levels very soon,” she said. Already for March, which are the most recent numbers the association has tracked, bookings for hotels and motels in Ocean City are already up 84.6 percent from where they were in
March 2020 and Jones said they are set to stay on the rise. “As vaccines are becoming more widespread and accepted, the level of comfort has grown,” Jones said. “Couple that with extra stimulus, unemployment benefits and that folks have been stuck in their homes for so long, the pent-up demand for travel is huge. She added that some seasonal hotels and motels have yet to open for the season but she anticipates they all will be operational by the Cruisin’ car rally, which is set for the weekend before Memorial Day. However, some staffing challenges may come up. “I have been hearing that some year-round properties that have been opened are not renting all of their rooms as they do not have housekeeping staff to clean all the rooms,” Jones said. “Staffing shortages [have] and will continue to dictate housekeeping practices. Some are only cleaning rooms upon check-out rather than offering daily maid service.” She added that hotels and motels have consistently put covid protocols in place to keep guests safe and will continue enforcing them as bookings increase.
“Americans have become accustomed to social distancing, so it has really become a habit to stand away from other customers in most businesses,” she said. “Guests have been taking the stairs over the elevators as well.” And while vacation rentals are expected to see a major boom, the story is not the same for seasonal and yearround properties. Cook said Coastal Resort has only a small percentage of properties in the inventory each year for summer seasonal renters, which dwindled even further in 2021. “Every day people call in. There’s such shortage this year,” she said. “Typically, it’s more profitable for an owner to rent on a weekly basis than a seasonal.” The company had a total of seven seasonal rentals this year that Cook said were all rented by mid-January. Due to that, she said many seasonal residents are forced to live further away from the beach in Salisbury or other areas, or just opt not to come down. “It’s much worse this year,” she said. “The people that typically rent seasonally, either the properties aren’t available this year or they made them vacation rentals.”
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Lost terrier Fisher returned after going missing last July Continued from Page 1 Fisher was discovered this week in Baltimore bopping along Meredene Road near Northern Parkway and the Alameda by good neighbor Wayne Horn, who facilitated the eventual reunion. “The people that we picked him up from just found him wandering,” she said. “He definitely was with someone because he had a collar on with no tag.” The family pet’s unplanned departure on July 4, 2020 generated a huge outreach on social media, with the “Find Fisher” Facebook page created to source clues. “We are just so floored that this happened,” she said. “We are so extremely grateful for the over 7,000 member Facebook group that we created.” Horn said the affable Boston Terrier sauntered up while he was tinkering with a motorcycle in his driveway. After giving the parched pooch water, Horn said Fisher continued the playful visit. Horn next conferred with a close friend who contacted Stacey Fields with Baltimore Loving Services to swing by with a microchip scanner in hopes of identifying the lost dog. The concerned duo next posted images online and word quickly reached Fisher’s family. “It was shared with me literally thousands of times,” she said. “My husband and I got in contact pretty much right away.” Even remotely, the pictures confirmed the Battista’s had finally closed the case.
“We could tell it was him based on his markings,” she said. Springing into action, DeMaria Battista contacted friends in Annapolis, the Gorskis, who raced to Baltimore to collect the long-gone dog around 7 p.m. on Tuesday. By midnight the Gorskis had handed Fisher back to DeMaria Battista. “I was able to meet with him at their house in Annapolis,” she said. “We had this joyous reunion.” Video footage of the homecoming showed Fisher’s instant ecstatic reaction when DeMaria Battista entered. “I walked into their house and he came running up to me licking my face,” she said. “It was as though we had never been apart.” Speaking on Wednesday morning, DeMaria Battista was traveling from Maryland to Connecticut to reunite Fisher with her husband, Matthew, and one-year old daughter Louise. “Now we’re just wanting to get him home to my little 1-year-old baby so he can see her again,” she said. Fisher’s display of ecstasy last night might be eclipsed later today after receiving a long awaited welcome home from Matthew Battista. “They were like two peas in a pod,” she said. “I can’t imagine what that reunion will be like and can’t wait to record that, too.” DeMaria Battista said the almost surreal experience would have been unlikely without assistance from the public at large. “It’s by word of mouth, social media and the kindness of people’s hearts that brought us back to Fisher,” she said.
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OC approves building new fire station at 65th Street By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) Ocean City Council members unanimously voted to replace the fire station at 74th Street with one that can accommodate the needs of the department. During a meeting on Monday, City Engineer Terry McGean presented the proposal to council members, saying the new facility will not fit on the lot where the current fire station is located, therefore, he recommended it be relocated to a space in front of the public works building at 65th Street. The volunteer fire company and Ocean City staff have worked with an architect to redesign the facility to replace the 74th Street station, which was constructed in 1969 and added onto in 1986. The current station has two short bays, two standard bays, and 1,000 square feet of living space, including a single restroom and shower, bunk room, office, dayroom, and kitchen.
According to a presentation in the council agenda pack, $4,740 in repairs need to be made as soon as possible to address masonry problems and a leaky roof. In the near future, $320,000 in additional repairs need to be made to the facility. But as technology improves and needs continue to increase, the station has become obsolete. Not only does the building lack separate men’s and women’s restrooms and showers, but the living space does not allow any privacy. The facility also lacks adequate overhead door clearance for the bays, is too small for the size of the fire engines the department uses and does not have a separate area to clean and decontaminate gear, among other things. Conceptual drawings of the new building show it will have state-ofthe-art decontamination areas, zones for training, a kitchen, four full-size drive through engine bays, a fitness room, bunk rooms for duty crew
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The current Ocean City Fire Station at 74th Street is considered to be obsolete, as it lacks a proper decontamination zone and things like men’s and women’s bathrooms and showers.
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The Ocean City Fire Department was given the thumbs up from city council to move its current station at 74th Street to a parking lot in front of the Public Safety Building at 65th Street.
members and volunteers, and living space. But one snag the move has already faced is cutting through the median for access to Coastal Highway and constructing a new signal, simply because the State Highway Administration will not allow it. Alternatively, the SHA is willing to work with the fire department to modify the traffic signal at 65th Street to allow engines quick access to Coastal Highway from 65th Street, where a light already exists. The concepts for the new fire house have been approved by both the career and volunteer fire chiefs, who also agreed to pay for construction of the new station with proceeds of the old site when it sells. Councilman Tony DeLuca movedd to relocate the fire station from the old site to new – in the front parking lot of the public safety building – and have the staff determine costs associated with the designing of the new building in order to be reimbursed when a future bond is issued to fund the process. All seven members of council approved the measure with little discussion on Monday, though the topic was discussed extensively during a budget hearing last week.
Council wraps up budget hearing to move toward vote By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) After two weeks of deliberations and presentations, Ocean City officials are heading toward a vote on the 2022 budget. The budget total at this stage, according to Budget Manager Jennie Knapp, remains at $143.6 million after deductions for interfund transfers – $14 million Jennie Knapp lower than the initially proposed $157.7 million. The state-calculated constant yield rate of 45.61 cents per $100 of assessed value, which would be up the tiniest fraction from the current rate of 45.59 cents is still in place for the FY22 budget, and the slight bump up balances out a miniscule decline in Ocean City’s assessable base next year. Knapp explained that for residential property owners, there will be a “very slight” tax increase, meaning the owner See TAX Page 9
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Seacrets to add carryout container By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) Seacrets is upping its takeout food and drink game. This week, members of the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved plans for a 348-square-foot food and beverage container on the north side of Morley Hall Night Club . The container will serve as a walk-up bar for to-go drinks, a concept popularized last summer when the pandemic forced restrictions on indoor drinking and dining. During the 2021 Legislative session, lawmakers approved a two-year exten-
sion to a law that allowed bars and restaurants to provide takeout cocktails, which prompted Seacrets’ new addition. “It is intended for takeout service,” architect Keith Iott, the president of Iott Architecture and Engineering said. “With the limitations in occupancy, Seacrets has found they have done a tremendous amount of takeout business, both food and beverage, and this will be fitted out.” The area will be accessible from the outside of the building and comply with all safety and building codes. Iott maneuvered the container and said it was “not as simple as you think” when
asked about the difficulty of constructing it. Planning commissioners asked few questions during the hearing for the approved plan this week given that it is a small change to the outside of the building with plenty of parking to accommodate it. The project comes on the heels of a 2019 expansion to Morley Hall that added an area overlooking the dance floor and raised the dome roof by to match the height of the adjacent Seacrets Distillery building. Owner Leighton Moore said at the time that the project was planned for rain protection and sound containment.
Tax rate remains steady for 2022 Continued from Page 8 of a $300,000 property will see a $0.60 increase next year; a $1 increase on a property assessed at $500,000; and $2 more on a property valued at $1 million. The budget also reflects the addition of 24 full-time positions made up of 10 police officers, six firefighters and EMTs, six public works maintenance workers, one communications operator, and one building inspector. The first reading of the budget is expected to take place on May 3 and the second on May 17.
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Council plans to reevaluate fees charged to taxi owners
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An architect’s rendering shows the design of a proposed development at the former Phillips Crab House property on Ocean City’s north end. Planning commissioners approved plans this week that call for 6,840 square feet of retail and restaurant space and a mixture of 36 two- and threebedroom apartments on several lots within the 141st Street area.
By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) Ocean City Council members said they plan to reevaluate fees charged to taxi owners after the arrival of rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft devastated the way cab companies were run. During a police commission meeting last week, Police Chief Ross Buzzuro said cab companies that did not pay 2020 and 2021 business license fees to the town could face penalties if they do not pay up. They also will not be permitted to get inspected, which is a requirement if the owners want to drive people around in Ocean City. In 2020, the town waived fees associated with the inspections and
North end OC projects advancing By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) After working out a parking snag, developers got the green light this week to bring a new multi-use project to the site of the shuttered Phillips Crab House on Ocean City’s north end. Called Ocean Two, the proposed development calls for 6,840 square feet of retail and restaurant space, made up of five tenants, and a mixture of 36 two- and three-bedroom
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will replace the former Phillips building, which is set for demolition. He said the project will include at least one restaurant, possibly two, and several retail shops. He said the specific tenants have not yet been finalized. With this week’s approval, the project can proceed and Iott said construction should begin soon. Also on the city’s north end, Sanibel Seas residential community is finally headed toward a See REVISED Page 11
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An architect’s rendering shows the design of a proposed tiki garden bar in front of Beach Barrels Pub on 132nd Street. Planning commissioners approved plans for the project this week with a condition that six previously waived parking spaces are added back in.
Beach Barrels re-settles parking By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) A permanent tiki bar with 32 seats and an aesthetically pleasing design is coming to Beach Barrels Pubin North Ocean City — as long as plans include a set of previously waived parking requirements. Members of the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission made an overruling of sorts this week to a March 25 Board of Zoning Appeals decision to waive six parking spaces for the planned open-air, fenced-in space in front of the 132nd bar and restaurant, which will replace a temporary one set up last year to accommodate covid restrictions. The code requires seven parking
spaces with the added capacity, but after a contentoius hearing, zoning board members opted to require only one handicap accessible space and waive the other six. “We realize that parking and traffic is everything on this project and we addressed it before the (zoning appeals) board and the board accepted it. And there were opponents,” Beach Barrels’ attorney Brian Cosby said during the planning meeting. He added that the opposing testimony was presented well and the appeals board members took all of that information into consideration when making their decision. Planning commissioners, though, had a different take.
“I’ve got a problem with us giving permanent restaurant space taking up parking at this point in this covid program,” Commissioner Peck Miller said during the planning meeting. “We’re going to go through December with temporary outdoor dining and we have a lot of issues to address as far as parking and outdoor dining down the road.” Commissioner Palmer Gillis added that he thinks that they would be “opening up Pandora’s box” by waiving the spaces. Miller also said other options exist, such as putting the tiki bar on the roof or to the side of the building. Cosby and architect Rene Robert See OUTDOOR Page 14
Continued from Page 10 groundbreaking. Planning commissioners voted this week to approve revisions to the plans, which call for 59 multi-family town homes and condos on the west side of Coastal Highway and east side of Sinepuxent Avenue between 144th and 145th streets. The revisions include separating the townhouses and condos with 6foot-3 yards, which is a variance from the requested 10 feet; reducing the off-street parking by nine spaces; including HVAC unit platforms for extra space between the buildings; planting various trees for landscaping; and changing up the phasing. Phase one is now the construction of 20 units along Coastal Highway, along with amenities and off-site parking; phase two is 20 more units; and phase three is the remaining 17 units on Sinepuxent Avenue. The planning commissioners’ unanimous approval of the revisions comes on the heels of hours of contentious discussion in previous meetings, mostly involving parking and density. Some of those discussions came back up this week, but commissioners ultimately opted to approve the revised plans.
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Offshore wind Just a blip on horizon or positive presence? CEO of US Wind gives his views on wind farm By Greg Wehner Staff writer (April 23, 2021) US Wind announced last week that it is preparing to survey a nearly 80,000-acre lease area off the Maryland coast that has been approved by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management for a wind farm. The area has an eastern-most point of 27 miles out to sea and comes as close as 13 miles from Ocean City. US Wind CEO Jeff Grybowski said once the survey vessels arrive in the next two weeks, they will spend around 90 days offshore. “If you are out there far enough, you’ll see the vessels basically going back and forth through the lease area,” Grybowski said. “They are dragging a suite of pieces of equipment that are essentially mapping out the sea floor.” After the soundings and sea floor scans have been collected, Grybowski’s team will have enough data to create an image of the seafloor. That data will let design engineers know if the floor is cobble, rock, or sand, along with how hard the bottom is a couple of meters below the seafloor. The level of detail US Wind hopes to obtain does not exist, and the only way to get it is to send survey boats out for months at a time, Grybowski said. The information gathered will help with obtaining permits from regulatory agencies, because it will provide a better idea of the habitat beneath the water’s surface, and the type of fish that live there. It also will help engineers plan where the turbines can be placed.
positive for jobs in Ocean City.” To the skeptics, though, Grybowski is aware of their fears, and part of his job is to help give people facts about the wind farm to help them come around to his opinion on wind. “I think many people will come to the same conclusion, perhaps not everyone, but I’m hoping we can successfully make the case with some information and people will become more and more comfortable with what we’re doing, over time,” he said. Another factor about wind that Grybowski believes is convincing is a 2018 study by a team of researchers at the University of Rhode Island – Tiffany Smythe, Hollie Smith, Amelia Moore, David Bidwell and Jennifer McCann – that suggested tourism grew because of the presence of the wind farm off Block Island. Grybowski said supporters of the turbines usually consist of two main groups of people: those who are curious and want to see the wind farm or fish around the towers, and those who are attracted to it because it represents the future and clean energy. “While I recognize there might be some people who don’t want to see that blip over their horizon, I think there are many more people who will have a positive takeaway from the wind farm’s presence,” he said. For anglers, Grybowski said the windfarm is being designed so there are no fishing restrictions. In the past, some windfarms have restrictions because the cables were placed on the seafloor, but for this project, the cables will be buried.
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then he has been meeting virtually with Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan every six weeks or so. Meehan has been vocal about his opposition to US Wind’s project coming as close to Ocean City as 13 miles and fears its placement will put a blemish on the horizon as people visiting the resort area look east.
Grybowski said he has a “pretty open” dialogue with Meehan, but he’s also held his ground that the project will be great for the area. “I firmly believe that our wind farm will be a big positive for Ocean City,” he said. “I think it’s going to be a positive for tourism in Ocean City and I think it’s going to be a
In 2019, the State of Maryland passed the Clean Energy Jobs act that called for an increase in the mount of offshore wind from 400 megawatts to 1,600 megawatts. US Wind hopes to help Maryland reach that goal. “Our plan is to develop that lease area so that we can build enough wind to satisfy the state’s requirements,” Grybowski said. To do so, US Wind is going to build out the lease area in phases. The first phase consists of approximately 22 turbines — a number that Grybowski said could go down one or two, but not up — to be located in the easternmost portion of the lease area, approximately 17 or more miles away. The closest turbine, he added, would be 17-miles from the coast, and the others would be progressively further away. “It is certainly our intention to follow that first phase with subse-
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Mayor firm on moving turbines further east quent phases of our project, which would get closer to the shore, he said. As it is, Maryland is expected to make another award for more turbines this year, Grybowski said, to meet its goal of 1,600 megawatts by year’s end. When compared with other states seeking to increase offshore wind energy, Maryland falls short – New York has a goal of 9,000 megawatts and New Jersey has a goal of 7,000 megawatts. Both of those states, Grybowski noted, have awarded contracts for hundreds and hundreds of turbines. “Maryland is not doing something that other states aren’t already doing,” he said. “Essentially, every state on the East Coast is aggressively trying to build offshore wind right now. “We will be submitting plans to the state for Phase Two, which will be closer than 17 miles,” he said, though Grybowski was not sure how much closer.
Just move the lease area Meehan has said while he supports the pursuit of green energy, he simply opposes this wind farm plan because of its proximity to shore. In an interview with Ocean City Today, he explained that it was unfair for places like Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks to have wind farms located 20 or more miles offshore, yet in Ocean City, the turbines will be as close as 12 to 13 miles. To just move the wind farm, though, could prove to be extremely difficult. Grybowski said the lease areas were established over a decade ago at the federal and state level, and even today, the wind farms are years out from being operational. “To create a new lease area or to ‘move the lease area’ would be a very long, very expensive process, and
there’s no guaranteed that you can create another lease area,” he said. Plus, the process would take years to figure out where the lease areas should go. Immediately to the east of the 80,000-lease area is a big shipping channel, or as Grybowski described it, an offshore highway for big vessels. “It is literally on the eastern edge of our lease area,” he said. “To create a new lease area or to move it to the east would require jumping over the shipping Jeff Grybowski channel.” Then, he added, when you get to the other side, there will be several issues regarding fishing and the depth of the water. Grybowski likened it to the town approving a garage on someone’s property as long as they pick up the house and move it 30 miles to the east and onto a piece of land they don’t own. “It is an extremely difficult thing,” he said. “It really would mean Maryland would not have an offshore wind program, at least not anytime in the foreseeable future.” Meehan said this week that four years ago, he asked for the lease areas to be extended or to have new areas established, east of the shipping lane. “If this request had been expedited at that time, we could be well on our way to that becoming a reality,” he said. “Considering the actual lead time before construction is set to begin, establishing additional lease areas further off of the coast and east of the shipping lane remains a possibility. “Wind Turbine projects off the coast of both Virginia and North Carolina are both further than 26 miles off their coast and this can be done,” Meehan added. “Why not get this right the first time and build a
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NIMBY-ism and landfall When US Wind finishes the installation of the turbines, the energy created will be fed into the power grid. Ideally, Grybowski said, he would like to land the cable somewhere in Delaware with an agreement in place. Maryland requires the project to be connected to the electric grid anywhere on the Delmarva peninsula, but it will more than likely occur in Maryland or Delaware, and not Virginia because the grid is stronger to the north. “We want to connect the project in the stronger part of the grid,” he said. “I’m not suggesting we are going to Wilmington, but we are looking to land and interconnect the cable to the north.” Affecting several of these wind farm proposals is a sense of “not in my back yard,” or NIMBYism, and Grybowski is fully aware of this. The idea of clean and green energy is something people can get behind, unless, of course, their economy is based on coal mining. But as soon as a proposal is made to build a wind farm and land the line near something pristine or close to one’s home, the NIMBYs traditionally make their voices heard. “I spent the better part of 10 years developing the Block Island wind farm, which is located three miles off the coast of Block Island,” Grybowski said. “For many of those years, I spent a lot of time dealing with folks who were very concerned about the wind farm. He said the concerns were around things like how the turbines would look, how loud they were going to be, and fishing. Even though a significant majority of the island supported the wind farm, he said, 30-40 percent of the local population remained skeptical. “That was the case until the wind
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farm was built,” Grybowski noted. “Once the wind farm was built, the opposition just completely dissipated. The project is embraced by the community wholeheartedly.” People fear what they do not know much about or what they cannot see, and Grybowski’s job is to get information out to the public to keep them informed. The question skeptics have is whether the information is truthful. “The turbines off of Block Island are on the back side of the island and not facing the prime residential areas,” Meehan said, adding that turbines were needed there because the only source of power was diesel generators. “People may have been curious about the turbines at first, but they are not a primary tourist attraction today.” The mayor likened the notion of turbines acting as a tourist attraction to beach replenishment, where the first-time sand was pumped onto the beach from offshore, people wanted to watch, but now it is just “an inconvenience to beach goers.” Folks like Meehan and other Ocean City locals who do not want to see their horizon dirtied up with little white specs of turbines are sure to take some convincing – a challenge for which the US Wind CEO is ready. “There will always be a group of people who … aren’t going to like offshore wind,” Grybowski said. “At the end of the day, I think that ends up being a pretty small part of the minority because I think most people understand projects like this represent the future and sort of a path toward a cleaner environment and understand that their kids and grandkids are going to be embracing these kinds of things. “So, they are willing to give it a good honest look and willing to embrace it ultimately. I’m very hopeful that that’s going to happen in Ocean City eventually,” he added.
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Outdoor space will add to aesthetics of outdoor dining Continued from Page 11 Mueller were leery of the suggestions because of potential neighbors’ concerns with the roof idea and the lack of exposure with moving the addition to the side of the building. “The reason it’s being done is because it has worked for the last year. There have been no parking issues … ,” Cosby said. “Like the comprehensive plan says, if we’re going to be an entertaining town, people want to eat outside. That’s the future ...People want outdoor dining and we should provide it in a nice atmosphere and this is a really nice atmosphere.” Commission Chairwoman Pam Greer Buckley agreed that the design is attractive, but the parking issue still exists. “The concern is the parking,” she said. “And we have not had the cooperation to get a complete working overhaul in Ocean City for 25, 30 years.” Still, the commissioners tried to work with the applicants. They suggested adding spaces on the side of the building and other spots on the property. Some said they could accept adding four instead of six, or allowing the spaces to be smaller if they are still usable.
Commissioner Chris Shanahan also pointed out that denying the project based on the parking spaces may not be the best course of action. “I think as a board, as a city, we should try to be helping these businesses that are struggling,” he said. “Ocean City had a good summer last year but who knows … The restaurant business is getting hit hard, they can’t find employees, they are trying to do their best to stay in business. I think as a board we should take that into consideration. In the end, planning commissioners unanimously voted to require Beach Barrels’ representatives to find a way to add six “functional” spaces back into the plans. By functional, they mean spaces that may not necessarily meet the full space requirements, but can still accommodate vehicles. Cosby and Mueller said that they could find a way to meet that requirement. With that, and an approval Wednesday from the county’s board of license commisioners that rewuires a 10 p.m. curfew on the new oudoor space, the projct can move forward and should be finished by summer.
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Co. Commissioners closing in on animal control reform By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) Two months after the Worcester County Commissioners pledged to look into animal control reform, the Animal Control Office presented the Public Safety Animal Control bill to the Commissioners during their meeting on Tuesday. “I’m really proud of our departments — the Sheriff’s Department, the State’s Attorney, Animal Control Office and (the Department of) Development Review and Permitting,” said Josh Nordstrom Commissioner Josh Nordstrom, a strong advocate of animal control reform in the county. “They all came together at my request to strengthen our laws and codes (as they pertain to) animal cruelty, abuse and neglect.” All six commissioners volunteered to put their name on the bill. The next step in the process will be a public hearing, which has not been scheduled yet. The new legislation includes clear definitions for terms such as “breeder,” “commercial kennel,” “shelter kennel” “litter” and even “dog” and “leash.” Nordstrom said many of these concise definitions are absent or unclear in the current legislation. “When I started looking into these laws, I was shocked at how little was mentioned in our codes, to the point that we didn’t have a definition of a dog or a cat,” Nordstrom said. “When mentioning any of these terms, you need a definition to refer to, so that everyone has a clear understanding of what we’re talking about when we’re trying to push these new codes and text amendments.” The original bill sought to change the hold period for stray animals from 10 days to three business days, which is the industry standard, Chief Animal Control Officer Glen Grandstaff said. Commissioners Ted Elder, Chip Bertino, Jim Bunting and Bud Church all expressed a degree of concern that an otherwise good-natured animal could be euthanized in such a quick amount of time. The bill was ultimately amended to set the minimum hold time before adoption and rehoming to five days while keeping euthanasia at 10 days, all based on the assessment of the animal. “(Say) Fido slips his chain and gets lost,” Bertino inquired. “You round him up and you take him (to the pound) and the way it’s written, (whether three or five days), poor old Fido might end up being euthanized because his owners maybe aren’t
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home or on vacation (and) don’t have any idea where Fido is. You’re telling me Fido could be put to sleep in five days?” Grandstaff responded that five days is an “awful long time” for any pet to go unattended. “I think as a society we can wait … 10 days,” Bertino said. “There ain’t no coming back from putting Fido down.” Grandstaff stressed to the commissioners that the shortened window had no intention of euthanizing animals more quickly and every intention of starting the adoption or rehoming process as soon as responsibly possible. If you’re in this field and all you want to do is (manage) the population, you don’t belong in the field,” Grandstaff said. “We’re just trying to make the system more efficient.” The aforementioned newly defined terms are also the subject of a Department of Review and Permitting text amendment, which aims to include the definitions in the corresponding zoning code. The zoning bill will be presented to the Planning Commission during its May 6 meeting. The public hearing will not occur before the Planning Commission meeting. Features of the Public Safety - Animal Control bill include: • Requiring individuals who run or wish to run a commercial kennel to obtain a commercial kennel license. Licenses must be renewed annually. • Breeders must have puppies and kittens examined by a licensed veterinarian within four weeks of birth. Puppies and kittens must be wormed and vaccinated for distemper, parvo and parainfluenza prior to being sold. • Commercial kennels and breeders must maintain records of all vaccinations and treatments as well as contact information for owners. • Animal owners cannot allow their animal to run at large in public spaces. • Animal owners cannot tether their animals during unsafe weather conditions, on the premises of a commercial kennel or during the heat cycle, gestation or lactation period of any female dog or cat • Owners of animals not kept within a home or building must provide the animal with suitable shelter from wind, snow, rain, cold, sunlight and unsafe weather conditions, along with clear standards for “suitable shelter.” • Impounded animals can only be made available for adoption after having been observed in the animal pound for three days and deemed tame, domesticated, in good health, manageable and friendly to people.
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AGH awaits OK on J&J; state reports 4 mil vaccinations By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) The staff at Atlantic General Hospital is in a holding pattern with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as the FDA continues to investigate a small number of reported blood clots in patients who received shots. Nicole Morris, RN, the infection prevention manager at AGH, said via email this week that she was told that FDA officials will monitor the situation for further complications for another two weeks. “The window to monitor for complication is three weeks, and, as of last week, 52 percent of the J&J product had been given in the last one-totwo weeks,” she said. The hospital received a shipment of doses of that vaccine just before the FDA announced last week that providers should stop administering it. Since then, staff members have been holding the extra doses. Also this week, Gov. Larry Hogan
announced a milestone of 4 million vaccines administered to Maryland residents. He also announced during a news conference on Wednesday that he is ramping up a “No Arm Left Behind” campaign to try to get every Marylander who is eligible — those 16 and older — vaccinated. “It’s an all-hands-on-deck effort to make sure all Marylanders who want vaccines to get one as quickly as pos-
sible,” he said. To learn more about where to get the vaccine or register for a dose visit coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/vac cine. By the numbers, the state and local vaccine and case counts for this week are as follows: Vaccine numbers: • Maryland providers administered more than 4 million covid-19 vaccines. The state was averaging more than 78,273 shots per day and 55 percent of residents 18 and older had been vaccinated, including 82 percent who are 65 and older. • AGH has administered 181 vaccines in clinics held last week. • In total, AGH has received 9,430 doses of Moderna vaccines and 8,929 of those doses have been administered. • The hospital administered only second doses this week and has not begun vaccinating 16-year-olds because they have not received any Pfizer vaccines, which are the only ones approved for that age group. Covid case numbers: • As of Thursday, Worcester’s
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Talkie, Choptank pitch county on broadband By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners heard presentations from Choptank Fiber and Talkie Communications on how to connect underserved county residents to high-speed internet during the commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday. The proposals will be further examined in the May 4 budget work session. An oral contract of sorts was struck in January when the commissioner’s accepted a proposal from Talkie for the Chestertown-based company to be the county’s broadband vendor. The agreement was the culmination of county efforts to secure a broadband vendor, which dated back to January 2020. “The purpose of the commissioners having approved Talkie as the county’s broadband vendor at no monetary cost to the county was to provide cost projections to bring broadband services to both unserved and underserved areas and to research federal and state grant options,” Worcester County Public Information Officer Kim Moses said. “Choptank officials submitted a proposal to provide broadband after learning about the county’s plans. The county does not have a franchise agreement with any organization at this time for broadband.”
While Choptank’s parent company, Choptank Electric Cooperative, has been around for more than 80 years, the for-profit fiber company has only been active since last fall. Since the company was not an option when talks between the county and vendors mostly took place, the commissioners decided to invite the new company to give a presentation, Commissioner Josh Nordstrom said. Nordstrom said the commissioners’ priority is to get high-speed internet to the citizens of Worcester County the quickest and cheapest way possible. “If there’s a better option, we’re not too far down the road to (change course),” Nordstrom said. In his presentation, Choptank Electric President and CEO Mike Malandro said that the Denton-based company is poised to connect 6,400 Worcester County residents, 3,400 of whom are already Choptank Electric members. “What really sets us apart is our ability to garner financing,” Malandro said. “We’re able to borrow at very attractive rates, over 30 years, which is basically the cooperative business model. It’s how we’re able to get out to the middle of nowhere and serve electricity.” Malandro said the total project cost would be around $37 million and cur-
rent projections for monthly customer costs are between $84.95 and $139.95. The “existing backbone” of Choptank’s infrastructure enables the cooperative to save Mike Malandro on costs of installing the fiber network, which Malandro said they would aim to complete within three years, but a lengthier timeline would significantly reduce the cost. Malandro touted the proposal as beneficial to the county as low-risk, with the county only paying after connections are active, and only for active connections. A major sticking point for Nordstrom, whose constituents comprise a sizable portion of the underserved county residents, was the monthly costs for customers, which he said he’d like to see well below $100. “You see my concern, it’s wonderful if you can provide it but if (citizens) can’t afford it, it doesn’t make much of a difference,” Nordstrom said to Malandro. Malandro said that the current customer-cost projections reflect a desire to avoid a scenario where the cooperative must raise prices as the project progresses.
“This is kind of the spot where I think it needs to be,” Malandro said. “I’ve seen folks who have done a lower package around $50 but those basically (cause the provider to) break even or take a loss on it. I’m not saying we wouldn’t (work with) certain folks with low income … We realize as a co-op that there is that need. We probably will do something, it’s just not something we’re advertising or have made a final decision on yet.” Commissioner Ted Elder, wary of the cooperative designating the fiber subsidiary as a for-profit while the parent company is a non-profit, asked what assurances Malandro had that, after the cooperative monopolizes internet connectivity in the county, they wouldn’t raise monthly prices. “(As a cooperative) our members own that business and they wouldn’t be too happy (if we overcharged them), Malandro said. “They vote for their directors and the directors hire me so I can almost assure you that there wouldn’t be that goal in mind.” Malandro said he would provide the commissioners with a detailed explanation of why the cooperative designated the fiber company as a for-profit — none of the reasons being to bilk more money from the customers, he said. See COUNTY Page 19
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Vietnam memorial rolls into Pines with extensive escort By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) Flag-waving crowds lined roadways in Ocean Pines on Tuesday afternoon to welcome the Vietnam War Memorial replica “Wall That Heals” for a stopover at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial. Escorted by a squadron of law enforcement vehicles, motorcyclists and Corvette enthusiasts, the three-quarter-scale traveling replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. arrived with a thunderous rumble after departing from Purdue Stadium in Salisbury just after 3 p.m. The 50-plus foot tractor-trailer hauling the exhibit from North Carolina to Maryland lumbered up Route 589 to Cathell Road to roaring applause from an appreciative sunshine-drenched crowd. At 375 feet long and bearing the
names of 58,279 U.S. Armed Forces members who died during the Vietnam War, the display is the largest of three mobile reproductions of the D.C. memorial that were built in 1982 by the nonprofit Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation President Marie Gilmore, who headed the effort to bring the Wall That Heals for a visit, shed tears as the motorcade turned into Veterans Memorial Park. Among other parties escorting the arrival, the Hogs and Heroes Foundation brought a healthy contingent, which National Senior Administrator Phil “Mullinsky” Adkins estimated reached triple digits. “We figure about a couple hundred,” he said. “We actually had members of our foundation come from several different states and join See BIKERS Page 21
Continued from Page 18 In their presentation, Talkie CEO’s Andrew DeMattia and Andre DeMattia stressed the company’s goal to install 630 total fiber miles. The company’s proposal stipulates that the company would build a fiber network in three years or less with county funding and would own the network and pay for its maintenance. Talkie’s plan would ideally connect 6,100 homes and prioritize the most populated areas of the county in A. DeMattia the initial stages. Talkie’s customercost projections are lower than Choptank’s, which Andrew DeMattia said start at $69. He pointed out that Talkie low-income customers can Andre DeMattia also have their monthly costs reimbursed by up to $50 per month. Talkie’s three-year construction costs, however, are projected at more than $51 million, or about $14 million more than Choptank’s. Nordstrom pressed the DeMattia brothers about their original proposal, which would see the Pocomoke City
area be the first in line to receive highspeed internet. “We’ve applied for two different grants with the (Maryland) Department of Housing,” Andrew DeMattia said. “(Where we start) depends on which grant we receive.” “That was not part of what was related to me initially,” Nordstrom said. “So I have a difficult time with that at this moment.” “We’re flexible with changing the areas, so if the county wants a particular area (to be first) we can start there,” Andre DeMattia said. After the meeting, Nordstrom said that part of the issue at hand is how overdue high-speed internet is for underserved communities. “Each of these companies think they can do the job, (which we don’t know yet), and what we have to decide is which company is the best for the people of Worcester County,” Nordstrom said. “Which company can do the job effectively so that the people of the county can enjoy high-speed internet? And for whatever their needs are — school, work or even to increase the property value … There really is a variety of reasons for why we should move forward as quickly as possible with this. We want to attract new businesses and it’s very difficult to do that when you can’t boast having a fast, reliable network.”
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Transportation ready to roll, but Ocean City needs to put more people in driver’s seat By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) Financially, Ocean City is prepared if bus and tram ridership inches back up to pre-covid levels this tourist season. But one problem exists: a lack of drivers to haul them around. During a Transportation Committee meeting last week, Councilman Tony DeLuca said he was “disappointed” that seasonal driver employment numbers were coming up short of the ambitious goal officials set several months ago. “Our whole goal was 155; we said that 110 seemed reasonable …” DeLuca said of the bus driver numbers. “We find out April 14 that we’re 36 bus drivers short, 12 tram drivers short.” Public Works Director Hal Adkins said later that the numbers are not quite as grim as they may seem given that bus ridership is not expected to jump that much because of lingering covid-19 concerns. He said the resort has 56 bus drivers and likely will only need 60 with the distancing protocols still in place and the leeriness of riders to board buses. “Hopefully, covid restrictions get incrementally loosened and if we ever get to the point in June or July, for example [if[ masks become voluntary, I still feel that the typical individual is going to be slightly guarded when it comes to their desire to board a bus,” he said. Adkins added that drivers and conductors for Boardwalk trams, which did not run at all last year, are
also coming up about 50 percent short of the 24 needed for each. “Age 60 to 80 would be a good profile of our drivers,” he said. “Someone’s who’s retired and looking for something to fill their day. They don’t financially need the money and now, with what has occurred in the last 12 to 18 months with covid-related issues, that’s where our challenges have been.” Adkins said officials have held job fairs, reached out via the internet and employment websites, and used electronic messaging to recruit drivers with little to no success. Members of the commission also pointed out that the current unemployment benefits, which they said can equal around $588 a week for some individuals, and the hourly wage the city offers for drivers, may also be creating recruitment challenges. According to the town’s website, the wage for a seasonal, part-time bus driver, who must be 20 years old and possess a valid CDL Class B license and clean driving record, is $15.60 an hour. Tram drivers must be 19 with the same credentials to make $12.65 an hour. The hourly rate for tram conductors is $11.75. They must also be 19 but do not need any of the license requirements, as they do not physically operate the vehicles. Adkins said he would like to bump up the pay scale, as the department is in a healthy financial place, but he is concerned about the feasibility.
“I’d love to do that, increase the hourly wage, but I have no idea what the ripple effect would be in the Beach Patrols and [public safety aides], if one would have concern for internal equity,” he said. “I just don’t see it being able to happen. I don’t see us being able to react that way.” In any case, he does not expect to need any funding help from the city for the department this year thanks to grants from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or CARES, Act and Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations, or CRRSA, Act. “Funding is available if we choose or see indicators that we should ramp up our deployments … if we see comfort come back to the users. It will not need a budget amendment,” Adkins said. “The funding is already going to be in the FY 22 budget to address the first quarter. It would just be an issue of do we adjust, or do we find there’s not a lot of people getting comfortable getting back on the system?” As of now, health guidelines for riding buses and trams include mask requirements for drivers and passengers, both while riding and at boarding stops. Buses and trams have physical distancing requirements and sanitizer on hand. Standees are currently not permitted on buses. To learn more about working as a bus driver or tram operator or conductor, or to fill out an application, visit the city’s website at https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/.
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Patriotic motorcyclists from a number of biker organizations pose after escorting the “Wall That Heals” trailer on Tuesday into Ocean Pines.
Bikers, cops guide ‘Wall That Heals’ to Pines Continued from Page 19 in.” Adkins said many Hogs and Heroes members are military veterans and value the importance of honoring past sacrifices made overseas. “We completely stand to support our military, our veterans, law enforcement officers and all of the first responders,” he said. After pulling into Ocean Pines on Tuesday, the exhibit was being assembled on Wednesday. The Wall That Heals will be on
view in Ocean Pines 24 hours a day through Sunday at 2 p.m. To provide historical context, the Wall That Heals display also features an “Education Center” that includes a timeline of the Vietnam War with further details about the D.C. memorial. The Memorial Foundation hosted a “welcome home” opening ceremony yesterday with a candlelight ceremony scheduled today at 7 p.m. Scheduled speakers during the opening ceremony were Brig. Gen.
Warner Sumpter, U.S. Army (retired) and chairman of the Veterans Home Commission; Maryland State Sen. Doug Peters; Maryland State Sen. Mary Beth Carozza; and American ex-Vietnam POW Ralph Galati. Participants in today’s candlelight vigil will have the opportunity to peruse the wall as names of “hometown heroes” from Worcester County, as well as from other counties on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia, and Sussex County, Delaware. Roughly 100 seats will be provided
during the ceremonies, but audience members are encouraged to bring their own seats if possible. Coronavirus protocols such as mask mandates and social distancing will be observed. For more information on the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation or the Wall That Heals exhibit, visit www.opvets.org. For information on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, visit www.vvmf.org or call 202-3930090.
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Commissioners endorse U.S. Constitution By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) The Worcester County Sheriff’s proclamation to name the county a sanctuary for Second Amendment rights morphed into a county commissioners’ proclamation supporting the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights during the commissioner’s meeting on Tuesday. The motion passed 6 to 1, with Commissioner Ted Elder in opposition. The original sheriff’s proclamation came two months after the Maryland State Senate overrode Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a bill that closes a loophole in the state’s laws on mandatory background checks for rifle and shotgun sales. Under current state law, private sales and transfers by unlicensed dealers do not require background checks, which the new state legislation ends. The proclamation had been pulled from the commissioners’ agenda before the meeting, which a statement issued by Worcester County Sheriff Matthew Crisafulli said was out of respect for the commissioners’ current workload on budget matters. “I stand in solidarity with the law abiding citizens of Worcester County, in support of our Second Amendment
rights and all of our constitutional rights,” the statement read. “I will issue a proclamation in solidarity of our Second Amendment rights in the near future. As (Worcester County’s) sheriff, I have taken the oath to defend and uphold this inalienable right that is afforded to all of our law-abiding residents.” An inquiry by Commissioner Bud Church as to why the proclamation was pulled from the commissioners’ agenda effectively put the proclamation back Matt Crisafulli onto the agenda, with Church moving to make the proclamation despite the sheriff’s last-minute yank. “The Second Amendment is very important to the citizens of Worcester County (and is worthy of discussion),” Church said. Church’s motion to discuss the proclamation was seconded by Elder. Commissioner Josh Nordstrom, while making clear that he wasn’t debating the merits of the Second Amendment itself, described the proclamation as a “slippery slope” if it singles out any one constitutional amendment over the rest. “This could have major effects on tourism, economic development and our ability to get grants from the state for our different departments and programs,” Nordstrom said. “I support the citizens of Worcester County and their right to have guns. It’s this proclamation that makes me very nervous.” After the meeting, Nordstrom said the motion reaffirms the commissioners’ dedication to the Constitution. “We (swore to defend the Constitution) when we took our oaths,”
Nordstrom said. “We swore to uphold to protect the constitution, and I think we do that. Today we reaffirmed it. That’s all it was.” Nordstrom read aloud the first five amendments of the Constitution verbatim, asking Church if he felt any of those amendments were less important than the Second. Church replied that he did not. Commissioner Jim Bunting asked Nordstrom if he would support a proclamation that the commissioners consider the Constitution and its amendments an important document, to which Nordstrom said he would. “That’s all I would like to see,” Bunting said. “I would like Worcester County to go on record supporting
the Constitution and the amendments of the Constitution. And I think it’s important to be said because what was done in Annapolis was wrong and I want my constituents to know that their county supports (that notion) and that all the amendments are important.” Commissioner Chip Bertino made the recommendation to include every amendment in the proclamation. Church said that he was reluctant to agree to the recommendation but did so in order to get the motion passed. “We were trying to make a point and this waters down (its intent),” Church said. “It waters down the discussion of Second Amendment rights.”
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CeCe McDermott, 5, of Girdletree, hangs out with Josiah, of the Children’s Resource Intervention Center, Kids Empowerment Team (CRICKET), before the organization’s eighth annual Walk for Kids last Saturday on the Boardwalk. Nearly 200 people participated in the walk, and to date, about $20,000 has been raised.
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WORCESTER COUNTY NOTICE OF A PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE The Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County proposes to increase real property taxes. 1. For the tax year beginning July 1, 2021, the estimated real property assessable base will increase by 0.9% from $16,218,337,542 to $16,365,406,574. 2. If Worcester County maintains the current tax rate of $0.845 per $100 of assessment, real property tax revenues will increase by 0.9% resulting in $1,242,733 of new real property tax revenues. 3. In order to fully offset the effect of increasing assessments, the real property tax rate should be reduced to $0.8374, the constant yield tax rate. 4. The County is considering not reducing its real property tax rate enough to fully offset increasing assessments. The County proposes to adopt a real property tax rate of $0.845 per $100 of assessment. This tax rate is 0.9% higher than the constant yield tax rate and will generate $1,242,733 in additional real property tax revenues. A public hearing on the proposed real property tax rate increase will be held at 7:00 P.M., on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing considerations, the number of attendees in the room may be limited. If you wish to speak or attend in person, we encourage you to pre-register by calling the County Administration office at 410-632-1194. The meeting will also be streamed live on the County website at https://worcestercountymd.swagit.com/live. The hearing is open to the public and public testimony is encouraged. Speakers will be allowed to address the County Commissioners for up to two (2) minutes. Public Comment may also be submitted in advance by email at wchearing@co.worcester.md.us or in writing received on or before 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on Monday, May 3, 2021 in the County Commissioners’ Office at Room 1103 Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863. All commenters must identify themselves by their full name and address to be included in the public record. Written comments received by the deadline will be read into the record by Worcester County staff during the public comment portion of the meeting. Persons with questions or wanting additional information regarding this hearing may call (410) 632-1194.
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Commissioners to look at reforming agritourism code By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners referred a bill to the May 4 work session that would change the county’s agritourism definition and regulations on Tuesday. The bill was drafted by Department of Development Review and Permitting Director Ed Tudor with help from the Office of Tourism. “(The Zoning Agritourism bill) redefines our definition of Ed Tudor agritourism as it’s contained in the zoning code, it eliminates the agritourism uses and the hosting of special events as an exception, making them an accessory use in the A-1, A-2 and E-1 districts, and limits them to 20 percent of the gross acreage of the active portions of the farm,” Tudor said. Commissioner Jim Bunting made clear at the onset of the proposal that he would not support it as written, citing the wording in the legislation as too broad. “I’m a strong believer in keeping our agricultural areas agricultural,” Bunting said. “I do agree that there are some people out there with horse barns that have been trying to hold weddings and have had problems and wineries (that have run into issues,) and we’re trying to help those people out,” Bunting added. Bunting threw out a scenario of a farmer trying to get his crop out of the ground just before a rain storm the next day. The farmer would work until midnight, harvesting corn as close as 35 feet away from a concert or a wedding. “How’s that going to work?” he asked. Commissioner Chip Bertino echoed Bunting’s reservations. “The character of our county (is such) that rural aspects play a very prominent role. It just seems that … we’re just saying anything goes if you meet the requirements of this amount of property. … This is just opening the floodgates and to use Commissioner Buntings’ words, this is way too broad.” Tom Perlozzo, the director of Recreation and Parks, explained to the Commissioners that some items in the bill can be dialed back. “What this provides is Worcester County to be competitive in the southern half of this county for ag-value, agriculture and agritourism,” Perlozzo said. “It is an economic benefit for our farmers. If you think they’re doing well, they’re not. … This is a significant opportunity to increase economic benefits from Berlin to Pocomoke.”
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WORCESTER COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FY 2022 REQUESTED OPERATING BUDGETS The Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budgets as requested by the Agencies and Departments which are funded by the Worcester County Commissioners. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing considerations, the number of attendees in the room may be limited. If you wish to speak or attend in person, we encourage you to pre-register by calling the County Administration office at 410-632-1194. Speakers will be allowed to address the County Commissioners for up to two (2) minutes. Public Comment may also be submitted in advance by email at wchearing@co.worcester.md.us or in writing received on or before 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on Monday, May 3, 2021 in the County Commissioners’ Office at Room 1103 Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863. All commenters must identify themselves by their full name and address to be included in the public record. Written comments received by the deadline will be read into the record by Worcester County staff during the public comment portion of the meeting. Anyone not planning to speak may view the public hearing live on the County website at https://worcestercountymd.swagit.com/live. The Public Hearing will be held at: 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 4, 2021 WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, SNOW HILL, MD General Fund requested expenditures exceed available revenues (based upon current tax rates) by $8,013,513. This difference must be reconciled by the County Commissioners either through reductions in expenditures or increases in taxes, fees and/or use of Budget Stabilization Funds. Copies of the requested budgets are available for public inspection on the Worcester County website at www.co.worcester.md.us. GENERAL FUND ESTIMATED REVENUES
Property Taxes Income Taxes Other Local Taxes State Shared Federal Grants State Grants
Requested Budget $ 148,203,984 30,000,000 16,811,000 2,469,458 532,473 4,139,878
Licenses & Permits Charges for Services Fines & Forfeits Interest Misc/Sale of Assets/& Other Transfers In – Casino/Local Impact Grant Funds
Requested Budget 2,404,376 2,942,095 29,000 200,000 358,843 2,500,100
TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES $210,591,207
GENERAL FUND REQUESTED EXPENDITURES Requested Budget Board of Education: Operating Expenses Debt Payments to be paid on behalf Boat Landings Circuit Court Commission On Aging County Administration Debt Service (less Education Debt) Development Review & Permitting Economic Development Elections Emergency Services Environmental Programs Extension Office Fire Marshal Grants to Towns Health Department Homeowner Convenience Centers Human Resources Information Technology Insurance & Benefits: (Includes OPEB-all employees) Interfund Transfer Out - Reserve Fund Jail
$ 96,734,075 12,469,356 387,155 1,345,533 1,603,783 1,014,806 1,218,575 1,907,524 367,927 1,267,156 3,809,561 1,544,806 206,217 575,855 7,153,591 5,676,975 805,980 488,316 557,847 23,375,170 520,300 9,568,071
Requested Budget Library
2,794,287
Maintenance Mosquito Control Natural Resources Orphan's Court Other General Government Other General Government: (State Dept. of Assessment Operating Exp) Parks Public Works Administration Recreation Recreation & Culture Recycling Roads Sheriff Social Service Groups State’s Attorney Taxes Shared w/ Towns Tourism
1,397,168 225,083 510,254 28,900 2,757,069 662,528 1,093,181 564,056 2,321,627 100,001 863,987 4,024,926 9,741,098 1,103,768 1,707,745 2,642,357 1,298,131
Treasurer Vol. Fire Co. & Ambulance Co. Wor-Wic Community College
1,237,130 8,402,603 2,530,242
TOTAL REQUESTED EXPENDITURES $218,604,720
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Gabrielle@BethanyAreaRealty.com Worcester County Health Department COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE II - Full Time, State Benefits. Occasional weekends and evenings required. Duties include but are not limited to providing community health nursing services to individuals and/or families in the community. This is done through the use of the nursing process. This position serves the Adult Evaluation & Review Services (AERS) and Worcester County Mobile Integrated Community Health (MICH) programs. Services include, but are not limited to: home visiting, comprehensive assessments, health promotion, health maintenance, health education and management, coordination, and continuity of care in a holistic approach to the management of the health care of individuals, families, and groups in a community setting. Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing. Valid driver’s license required. Background check & drug screening required. APPLY ONLINE at www.jobapscloud.com/md We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-632-1100 ext. 1221.
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LANKFORD HOTEL - Now Hiring! ~ Front Desk Clerks ~ Housekeeping ~ Housemen Looking to work for a family run business where people care? We are looking for motivated individuals with a good attitude and a professional appearance. Weekends are required. Competitive wages. Experience is a plus, but not necessary. Must have knowledge of computers and be motivated to work. Please call Mary at 410-289-4041 or email resumes to: oclankfordhotel@outlook.com
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Bali Hi RV Park, Bishopville MD. Maintenance Man/ Groundskeeper. Grass cutting. Experience in plumbing and electric required. 40/hours per week. $15/per hour. Call 724-825-8746. HomeGoods in West Ocean City Now Hiring for Part Time employees, starting salary is $11.75 with flexible hours for days, nights and weekends. Call 410-213-1547 for immediate consideration. Maintenance: F/T, Y/R, 32-40 hrs/week. Dependable. Handyman w/good skills. Must have transportation/tools. Send resume to fred@paradiseoc.com. Building Attendant. PT/FT. Summer season. Monitor pool and parking lot. Report to property manager. Good Pay. Send resume to fred@paradiseoc.com or call 410-250-1111.
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Open Interviews April 23, 9 am to 1 pm and April 30, 1 pm to 4 pm. 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
Vacasa is hiring a Seasonal Tennis Professional. The position offers competitive pay. Come join our team today! Apply online at www.vacasa.com
PAPA JOHN’S Now hiring ALL POSITIONS for the Ocean City area. Ask for Mary 410-524-1300 Montego Bay Market now hiring evening Cashiers and Deli Personnel. Please apply in person 11am to 4pm at 12903 Coastal Hwy in the Montego Bay Shopping center. Mobile Home Community Park seeking FT Maintenance Person. Health Benefits offered after 90 days. Must have valid driver license and pass background check. 302519-0872 Absolute Investigative Services Security & Fingerprinting now hiring SECURITY GUARDS for summer and year-round positions. Various hours. Must pass background check and have valid driver’s license/reliable transportation. Call our Berlin office M, W, or F, 9am-5pm to set up an interview. 410-973-2482 Now hiring full-time positions for Front Desk, Maintenance, Housekeeping & Housemen. Apply within Comfort Suites, 12718 Ocean Gateway (Rte. 50) Ocean City, MD (WOC). 410-213-7171.
Hiring Cooks ($15), Evening Phone Answerer, Audio/Video Techs, Office Receptionists, Boutique Associates, Distillery Tour Guides, Expeditors, Servers, Cashiers, Food Runners, Hosts, Housekeeping, Bartenders, Barbacks, Prep Kitchen, Maintenance Staff, Head Distiller & Painter. Apply in person or online at seacrets.com
Vacasa is hiring a Seasonal Security Officer at Sea Colony The position offers $12/hr. Come join our team today! Apply online at www.vacasa.com
Vacasa is hiring a Seasonal Pro Shop Attendant. The position offers $10/hr. Come join our team today! Apply online at www.vacasa.com
Vacasa is hiring a Seasonal Housekeeping Inspector. Pay is $15/hr! Apply online at www.vacasa.com.
Vacasa is hiring a Seasonal Linen Specialist. The position offers $15/hr. Come join our team today! Apply online at www.vacasa.com $500 bonus available, this is available to applications that are hired as of 4/2/21.
Bonus available to applicants hired as of 4/2/21!
Vacasa is hiring a Seasonal Housekeeping Coordinator. We are offering $15/hr! Apply online at www.vacasa.com. Bonus available to applicants hired as of 4/2/21!
Vacasa is hiring a Seasonal Housekeeper Piece Rate pay & 15/hr for hourly work (training, etc.) Apply online at www.vacasa.com Bonus available to applicants hired as of 4/2/21!
Vacasa is hiring a Seasonal Housekeeping Inspector Trainer. The position offers $17 to $18/hr. Come join our team today! Apply online at www.vacasa.com $500 bonus available, this is available to applications that are hired as of 4/2/21.
Become a Better You in 2021! To Order Product Call Christine 443-880-8397 or email: snowhillavon@ comcast.net To Become an Avon Representative Sign Up at www. ChristinesBeautyShop.com
Amazing Opportunity!! Our EXCITING NEW CANDY STORE is looking for fun, energetic, year round or seasonal Retail Sales Associates. Also hiring for an Assistant Manager. APPLY by email to james@sunsationsusa.com. Located at Sugar Kingdom, 4521 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. PGN Crabhouse 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Now Hiring for • Waitstaff • Kitchen Help Apply within after 11:00 am
RENTALS RENTALS 3BR, 2BA Ocean Block YR Rental. New flooring, new paint. Furnished. Premium reserved parking. Ocean and Bay views. $1995/mo. + utilities. 443-944-3293 Waterfront Cottage, West Ocean City. 4BR/2BA, Screened-In Porch. Available May 15Sept. 15. 443-831-9898 Seeking Year-Round & Seasonal Rentals! Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555
RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764
Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-524-7700 www.holidayoc.com
Classifieds appear in Ocean City Today & Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com and baysideoc.com
1 Office/Retail Space & 1 Warehouse Unit available in West Ocean City. Call 443-497-4200
GARAGE SALE, RAIN OR SHINE, 4/24/2021. Home decor, men’s and women’s clothing (sizes small & medium), other household items. Smoke free home. 306 Ann Dr., Berlin, MD.
DONATIONS DONATIONS
Yard Sale, April 24th, 812pm. 331 Walnut Hill Drive, Berlin, MD.
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL
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.
VEHICLES VEHICLES Handicap Van For Sale. Call for details 410-213-1858. Classifieds 410-723-6397
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL SPACE for RENT 416 West Street, Berlin, MD • 2,933 SF/ Possible to Sub-Divide/ Available April 1, 2021 • Ideal for Contractor Shop/ Lt. Manufacturing/ Storage • Includes 3 Overhead Doors/ 25’ Ceiling Height/ Off-Street Parking • Electric, Water & Sewer/ Forklift Use Included in Lease Call of Text Pat (410) 251-2892
SERVICES
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WANTED TO BUY OR TRADE MARYLAND STATEWIDE FREON WANTED: We pay CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING $$$ for cylinders and cans. R12 R500 R11 R113 R114. NETWORK Convenient. Certified Professionals. Call 312-291-9169 or AUTOMOBILE DONATIONS visit RefrigerantFinders.com. DONATE YOUR CAR/TRUCK/ MISC. SERVICES RV Lutheran Mission Society of MD – Help local families LONG DISTANCE MOVING: through the pandemic with White-Glove Service from food, clothing, counseling. America’s Top Movers. Fully insured and bonded. Let us Tax deductible. MVA licensed take the stress out of your out #W1044. of state move. 410-228-8437 FREE QUOTES! www.CompassionPlace.org Call: 866-314-0734
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BLINDS & SHADES
CLEANING SERVICES
COSMETICS
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ELECTRICIAN
HOME IMPROVEMENT
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Raymond O’Brocki Jr. Master Electrician 443 691 0544 Call or Text Same Rate Day, Evening, Weekends
35 Years Experience No Job Too Small! Free Estimates! Residential/Commercial/Emergencies! MD Lic #2268 Worcester Co Lic #M1337
HOME IMPROVEMENT
service available
410-251-3153 residential & commercial service Services Include additions • interior/exterior lighting lamp & light repair & service Wall outlets – microwaves • Generator installs
Call Turner Today 410-251-3153 BERLIN • OCEAN PINES • OCEAN CITY
• cosmetics • skin care • body care • fragrances • gifts • & more!
CHRISTINE BROWN independent sales representative
443-234-5262
order online: www.christinesbeautyshop.com
HOME IMPROVEMENT
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Home Improvement Services Company
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MOVING SERVICES
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Ocean City Today / Public Notices
TOWN O F OCEAN N C IT TY O PERA ATING BUDG GET T FISC CAL YEA AR 202 22 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
1S ST T REA AD DING G
G Geen neerral Fund d
1S ST T REA AD DING G
FYY - 2 022 A.
F Y - 2 022
Anticipated Revenue: Property Taxes
B. Anticipated Expenditures: $
Other Taxes
44,692,082
General Government
21,260,671
Public Safety
$
3,902,096 40,374,477
Licenses and Permits
4,240,850
General Public Works/Beach Maintenance
Revenue From Other Agencies
5,617,449
Sanitation and Waste Removal
6,225,115
Charges For Current Services
10,992,648
Highways and Streets
6,059,731
6,102,932
Fines and Forfeitures
961,000
Economic Development - Tourism
8,303,373
Other Revenue
757,810
Culture and Recreation
8,698,495
Prior Year Reserves Total Revenue
3,400,000 $
91,922,510
Debt Service
5,211,421
Total Expenditures
$
84,877,640
To Airport Fund
Total Revenue
$
91,922,510
and Other Financing Sources
1,687,613
To Capital Maintenance
1,662,671
To Capital Projects Total Expenditures
Co C onnveenntiio onn Waateerr
Trraannsp po orrtaatiio onn
Service Charges
Aiirrp po orrt
C Co ouurrsee
$
7,239,170 $
3,405,608 $
1,907,461 $
14,381,313 $
1,016,779 $
2,294,259
0
0
224,400
0
0
Grants
0
3,850,494
1,737,611
0
4,018,500
0
Food and Beverage Tax
0
0
1,450,000
0
0
0
Prior Year Reserves
0
131,510
524,378
0
0
6,234
$
0 7,367,690 $
0 7,387,612 $
1,687,613 7,307,063 $
0 14,605,713 $
394,586 5,429,865 $
0 2,300,493
$
Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services
2,285,185 $
3,566,016 $
3,305,635 $
4,137,221 $
380,424 $
1,182,226
Non-Personal Services
3,109,588
3,164,048
1,728,662
4,131,324
738,402
1,118,267
Capital Outlay
1,179,204
657,548
0
3,290,297
4,230,000
0
793,713
0
2,072,766
3,046,871
81,039
0
Debt Service Transfer to Reserves Total Expenditures
0 7,367,690 $
$
0 7,387,612 $
200,000 7,307,063 $
0 14,605,713 $
0 5,429,865 $
0 2,300,493
Information
Service
Ve ehicle
Ri sk
Pen sion &
Capi tal
Technology
Cen ter
Trustt
Managemen t
OPEB Trustt
Projects
Anticipated Revenue: Charges to Other Funds
$
9,202,191 $
0
Investment Earnings/Other
0
0
0
33,715
6,505,000
0
Employee Contributions
0
0
0
0
1,992,000
0
Sale of Capital Assets/Lease Rev
0
0
541,948
0
0
0
Prior Year Reserves
0
0
62,539
0
0
General Fund Contribution Total Revenue B.
Waasteewaateerr
128,520
Transfer-In From General Fund Total Revenue
A.
G Go ollff
C Ceennteerr
Anticipated Revenue: Capacity/Impact Fees
B.
3,300,000 91,922,510
$
and Other Financing Uses
Enterprise Funds: A.
394,586
To Convention Center
2,282,546 $
4,550,378 $
3,286,448 $
0 3,890,935 $
2,680,782 $
0 2,714,497 $
0
$
0 2,282,546 $
0 4,550,378 $
0 17,699,191 $
5,222,671 5,222,671
$
1,103,277 $
1,690,736 $
1,179,269
2,859,642
1,190,872
2,402,085
1,151,000
0 $
0 0
Debt Service
0
0
868,663
0
0
0
Capital Outlay
0
0
1,831,400
0
0
0
Benefit Payments
0
0
0
0
10,725,000
0
Transfer to Reserves
0
0
0
80,000
5,823,191
Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services Non-Personal Services
Capital Projects Total Expenditures
$
0 2,282,546 $
0 4,550,378 $
0 $
0 3,890,935 $
232,412 $
0 2,714,497 $
0 17,699,191 $
0 5,222,671 5,222,671
Special Authorization - Budget Manager The Director of Budget and Management 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 May 3, 2021 SECOND READING of this ordinance shall be held at a meeting of the Mayor and City Council on May 17, 2021
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BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES' SALE
OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 187 BEACHCOMBER LN. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 20, 2003, recorded in Liber 3645, Folio 190 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $207,000.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MAY 4, 2021 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon located in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $20,000 in the form of certified check, cashier's check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer, ground rent and front foot benefit charges, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All transfer taxes and recordation
LEGAL ADVERTISING Call: 410-723-6397 Fax: 410-723-6511 or E-mail: legals@oceancitytoday.net
PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning April 8, 2021 or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. Line No Year 018.21 1998 033.21 2009 059.21 2002
Make FORD CHEVROLET FORD
Model ESCORT MALIBU TAURUS
Color GREEN SILVER RED
Style 2D 4D 4D
VIN 3FAKP113XWR203253 1G1ZJ57B494113716 1FAFP55U32A264685
Mileage N/A N/A N/A
All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-4/8/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ taxes shall be paid by Purchaser. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser's sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser's default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser's sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. BIDDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO FOLLOW CDC GUIDANCE AND WEAR A COVER OVER BOTH NOSE AND MOUTH AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING AT THE AUCTION. (Matter No. 337610-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees
ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-4/16/3t _________________________________ MORGAN A. FISHER ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18694 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM W. NEIMILLER Notice is given that Cynthia Ann Silvestri, 2415 Cone Hill Court, Forest Hill, MD 21050, was on April 12, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William W. Neimiller who died on February 28, 2021, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 12th day of October, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the cred-
itor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Cynthia Ann Silvestri 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: April 15, 2021 OCD-4/15/3t _________________________________
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
ORDINANCE 2021-03 RE: Hours for Bicycles, Skateboards and Similar Conveyances 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 April 5, 2021. Second reading is scheduled for May 3. 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 April 5 agenda packet. This ordinance amends the Code to reflect that the hours for the operation of bicycles, electrical bicycles, pushcarts and EPAMDs on the Board-
APRIL 23, 2021 walk will now be established by resolution. OCD-4/22/1t _________________________________ FAMILY COURT FOR THE STATE OF DELAWARE
NOTICE
21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the April 19 agenda packet. This ordinance amends the Town’s Noise code based on recommendations from RK&K Engineering and the April 13 Work Session discussion. OCD-4/22/1t _________________________________
OF FAMILY COURT ACTION TO: Eduardo Lozano Amaro, Respondent FROM: Clerk of Family Court Petitioner, Maria De Jesus Zarate Cabanzo has filed a Custody petition (Petition #20-26225) against you in the Family Court of the State of Delaware for Sussex County on 12/03/2020. If you do not file an answer with the Family Court within 20 days after publication of this notice, exclusive of the date of publication, this action will be heard in Family Court without further notice. OCD-4/22/1t _________________________________
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
ORDINANCE 2021-04
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY ORDINANCE 2021-06 RE: Violations and Penalties 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 April 19, 2021. Second reading is scheduled for May 3. 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 April 19 agenda packet. This ordinance amends Section 1.8, Violations and penalties, to add applicable sections on the newly proposed noise ordinance. OCD-4/22/1t _________________________________
RE: New Town Code 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 April 19, 2021. Second reading is scheduled for May 3. 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 April 19 agenda packet. This ordinance adopts a new Town Code with amendments derived from a legal review and a staff review as presented to the Mayor and Council at the September 15, 2020, Work Session. This republication includes ordinances adopted in 2020. OCD-4/22/1t _________________________________
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
ORDINANCE 2021-05
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
ORDINANCE 2021-07 RE: Electrician Licensing Requirements 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 April 19, 2021. Second reading is scheduled for May 3. 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 April 19 agenda packet. This ordinance amends Section 10-165, Electrician licensing requirements to allow an electrician to have either a county or a state license for expedited permit issuance. OCD-4/22/1t _________________________________
RE: Noise Ordinance 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 April 19, 2021. Second reading is scheduled for May 3. 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
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ORDINANCE 2021-08 RE: Conveyance of Real Property
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 April 19, 2021. Second reading is scheduled for May 3. 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 April 19 agenda packet. This ordinance authorizes the conveyance of surplus real property known as Map 112, Parcel 4600, Lot 9 on Judlee Avenue as approved at the October 5, 2020, Mayor and Council Regular Meeting. OCD-4/22/1t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18702 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WAYNE CHARLES BRANDENBURG Notice is given that James Robert Brandenburg, 753 Hawthorne Road, Linthicum, MD 21090, was on April 15, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Wayne Charles Brandenburg who died on February 16, 2021, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 15th day of October, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. James Robert Brandenburg 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:
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18693 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY LAURETTA SHELTON Notice is given that Tammy Bishop, 316 E. Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, was on April 09, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dorothy Lauretta Shelton who died on February 16, 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 9th day of October, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Tammy Bishop 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: April 22, 2021 OCD-4/22/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
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representative of the small estate of Lillian Hastings Grey who died on August 4, 2020, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal repre-
sentative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.
Julie G. Somers Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: April 22, 2021 OCD-4/22/1t _________________________________ MORGAN A. FISHER ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18705 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF NORMA JEAN BULL Notice is given that Roxanne M. Davenport, 1603 Warm Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202, was on April 19, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Norma Jean Bull who died on January 26, 2021, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 19th day of October, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Roxanne M. Davenport 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: April 22, 2021 OCD-4/22/3t _________________________________
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Ocean City’s emcee Ocean City’s master of ceremonies, Wayne Cannon, signed off for the final time this week, leaving the resort much poorer for his passing. He was the quintessential nice guy who built a career in local broadcasting not just by being good at it, but also by devoting himself to service to the community. Anyone who needed an emcee for a fundraiser, an announcer for a parade, or a personality to guide a function from opening remarks to its conclusion knew Wayne would be happy to do it. But he was just as involved in the community when he wasn’t behind the microphone. During his term as president of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, for instance, Wayne came up with the idea for its “Spirit of Ocean City Award” to recognize people (like himself) who reflected this area’s remarkable generosity and dedication to public service. As he told a reporter for the Cape Gazette in Lewes, Delaware a few years ago, his advice to young broadcasters was, “Do your radio thing, nurture it, love it, take care of it, but have a life outside of broadcasting.” He certainly did that, and he shared that life with thousands of residents from Ocean City to Rehoboth Beach. His departure Monday at age 72 will leave a hole in the programming that will never be filled.
Perlozzo good choice If what the Ocean City mayor and council wants in a director of tourism and business development is a real campaigner with an eye for a sweet deal, they made the right choice by selecting Tom Perlozzo for the job. Perlozzo is more than a program administrator, he’s a builder who is always looking for ways to make something bigger and better. The development of Northside Park during his Recreation Department days in the 1980s is just one example. He also figured out how to create Eagle’s Landing golf course on airport property, and was behind Ocean City’s first corporate sponsorship with Coke back in the 1990s. If there’s one thing to be said about the city’s new/old hire, it’s that he won’t be just sitting around collecting a paycheck.
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Even though I use words to make a living, my vocabulary is starting to suffer because of the growing list of terms and expressions that I either refuse to use or am wary about using because they’ve come to mean different things to different people. Take the word “sharing,” for instance. Apparently, no one “tells” anyone anything these days. They “share” it instead. For people who think this By is simply a nice way to say Stewart “tell,” “report,” or even “conDobson fide,” let me put this in perspective. Let’s say that Bob has VD. Which would you prefer: that he share it with you or just tell you about it? I’m just saying. Here are some other buzzwords I find bothersome. Stakeholder — This is either an interested party or it’s the guy who holds the stake while Dr. Van Helsing drives it through Dracula’s heart. Problematic — an automat for problems. You put in a dollar and out pops a problem. Delmarva — Most people who say this don’t even know where it is. Unless you can do this in five minutes or less — name the nine counties of the Eastern Shore, the two counties of the other Eastern Shore, and the 14 counties on the Delmarva Peninsula — don’t ever say this word again, except if you’re talking about the chicken industry. Water feature vs fountain — A fountain squirts water, sometimes out of a cherub who apparently couldn’t wait. A water feature is a fountain paid for with government money.
Grant vs fund — People say, “grant funds” all the time, but what that means is “money, money,” unless it’s a land grant, which would save the recipient money, money by virtue of having been granted a grant. Transparency — Government term for “peek-a-boo” or the nature of something through which you can see whatever it wants you to see. Extremist — anyone who doesn’t agree with me. Patriot — an extremist who agrees with me. Going forward — otherwise expressed as “proceed,” as in, “We will proceed, going forward.” Socialist — someone other than me who gets government money. Also the opposite of “government subsidy,” which is money I get because I deserve it. National debt — 1. something you don’t care about when you get the money; 2. Something that will ruin the country when the other guy gets the money. Signage — the product of a sinus infection; a more important way of saying sign, as in signage language, or in horoscopes, “What’s your signage?” Closed fist — So what, exactly, is an open fist? Property rights — freedom to do whatever I want on my land, and tough noogies on you. Storm events, rain events, snow events. Same as storms, rain and snow, but planned by the special events department. And with that, I’ll be signing off. Or signaging off ... going forward.
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Worcester Co. waiving final exams for students again By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) For the second consecutive school year, Worcester County students will not take final exams. This week, members of the Board of Education voted unanimously to waive the typical end-of-year requirement due to students participating in distance learning for Annette Wallace much of the year. Annette Wallace, the chief operating officer and chief academic officer for grades 9-12 at Worcester County Public Schools, said the vote includes exams for all high school courses and middle school courses that count for high school credits. Typically, the exams are worth 20 percent of a student’s grade in the course. Wallace added that most state assessments also are not happening this year, minus those in some English and math courses. In lieu of the tests, students will complete final projects to demonstrate what they learned in each course. However the projects will not carry the same weight as the exams. “It will just be a grade in the grade
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book,” Wallace said. She added that this will likely be the last year that final exams are waived. “I suspect that next year virtual learning will look different,” she said. “It will still exist in our county but it will look very different and there will be a process in place for students who are on virtual to take finals.” The state assessments are also set to return next year. Also this week, Jess McInerney, the coordinator of social studies, JROTC, and service learning instruction and Melanie Coleman, a first grade teacher at Ocean City Elementary, presented a plan that will implement changes to social studies curriculum at the elementary school level. The changes include integrating the content with historical thinking and inquiry skills based on the national college, career and civic life framework developed to upgrade social studies standards and practices. McInery said the program is bringing the same curriculum standards as what is practiced at the middle school level to elementary school students. They are engaging with developing questions, evaluating sources, developing claims, and communicating conclusions in their social studies classes. The historical thinking skills are em-
Letters to the editor OCDC committee thanks many for dinner’s success Editor, The Downtown Association Committee of OCDC would like to thank all those who came out and helped make our Italian Dinner at Shenanigan’s on Sunday, April 11 such a success. To Greg Shockley and everyone at Shenanigan’s, we can’t thank you enough for letting us take over your restaurant and kitchen for the day. The dinner has become an annual tradition for many local families who look forward to this important fundraiser every year. Everyone enjoyed the delicious homemade pasta and authentic Italian sauces prepared by our chef, Nick Ruggieri. Thank you to Nick, Caroline Ruggieri and Jaenell Downes, as well as the many other volunteers that made the bedded in each grade’s historical content. Worcester County teachers are receiving supports on these changes through updated curriculum documents, collaborative professional development, and an Elementary Lead Teacher Group for feedback and school support.
day happen; Ray and Carolyn Robinson, Joe Manganello, Nancy Howard, Nancy Bradford, Vicki Barrett, Donna Greenwood, Lauren Taylor, Maureen Hoffman and Danelle Amos. A special thanks to our awesome Stephen Decatur High School servers, Mary, Conner, Hailey, Harper and Saylor. They are our next generation of volunteers and we can’t wait to see the exciting changes they will bring to our great community. Thanks also to Bob Rothermel, T.E.A.M Productions, Melody Cedarstrum, Dorothy White, Carrabba’s and the Ladies of GlenRiddle for preparing and serving the fabulous desserts that accompanied the meal. We look forward to a great summer of 2021 in downtown, the heart of Ocean City. Mary Ann Manganello Event Planner Ocean City Development Corporation
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Annual home show returns By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) After a year off due to covid-19, the annual Home, Condo & Outdoor Show, sponsored by Ocean Promotions, is back. The show, in its 37th year, is being hosted at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street in Ocean City, today, Saturday and Sunday. The event will include arts and crafts exhibits and some new vendors to mix in with the regulars, Ocean Promotions co-owner Jeanette Trimper said. Trimper, who now owns Ocean Promotions with her husband, Brooks, said the goal is to inject some new blood into the decades-old home show while adhering to social distancing guidelines. “This year is going to be a little bit smaller of a show, of course, due to covid,” Trimper said. “We have about 29 home vendors and 30-some of our arts and crafts vendors. It covers anywhere from your roofing to your yard and all kinds of different arts and crafts. Usually, it’s a lot bigger than this but most people are either holding out for the fall or are too busy because they’re short-staffed and just don’t have enough people to cover a whole weekend doing home shows. “It should still be a good one, and hopefully we’ll start getting back toward normal in the fall when we do our October home show,” she added. This year, guests are required to undergo a temperature scan upon entrance to the home show. Masks are required for all vendors and attendees. The booth aisles, usually around 10 feet wide, will be doubled in width, and there will be a 10-foot buffer space between each booth. “They’re not going to be right on top of each other,” Trimper said. Trimper said that the annual home show has something to offer for both the longtime resident and the newcomer. “It’s good for people who maybe just bought a beach house and are looking to upgrade or update,” Trimper said. “They might not know any businesses or contacts so it’s good for someone who’s not too familiar with the area. Even for those of us who have lived here for a long time who have never had to do any updates or upgrades to their homes, we’re kind of a one-stop shop. We have everything there.” Nikki Tyler, who runs Tyler Building Company in Parsonsburg with her husband, Will, has been a vendor at the home show for 16 years. Tyler said they appreciate the organized home show that Ocean Promotions puts on. “They handle the home show very professionally and do a great job doing a very well-run home show,” Tyler said. “Home shows are a very integral part of our business. They give us opportunity to meet clients face-to-face and develop a personal relationship that you really can’t get
through digital and print marketing. We love the opportunity to meet with potential clients.” However, that boon for individual vendors has in recent years been somewhat of an albatross for home shows. With smart phones in the hands of nearly every potential customer, Trimper said some people might not feel they need to attend a home show to obtain the information they want. “You can go online and research anything,” Trimper said. “We’re trying to update (the home show), bring a new look to it. I’m trying to get more local vendors and feature things that are different from shows in the past — some newer and modern vendors and designers, people who do different designs in the house and contract work. We want to kind of spruce it up a little bit.” The home show will take place today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and free for ages 13 and under and military, police and fire with identification. Visit https://oceanpromotions.info or email events@oceanpromotions.info for more information.
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Will and Nikki Tyler have operated Tyler Building Company for 17 years. This will be their 16th Home, Condo & Outdoor Show, making them one of Ocean Promotions’ longest-lasting vendors.
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ATTENTION PROSPECTIVE JURORS Jury trials in Maryland are scheduled to resume on Monday, April 26th. Thank you in advance for answering the call to serve jury duty during a most extraordinary time. Jury trials are essential to our system of justice and are one of the cornerstones of our democracy. As jury trials resume, the Court must rely on civic-minded jurors for help in ensuring fairness and equal treatment under the law. The Worcester County Circuit Court is committed to protecting jurors’ safety and security while serving. We are taking the following steps to address juror health and safety: • Changing the jury reporting location to the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company which provides ample room for social distancing and safe and secure assembly. Once the jury is selected, empaneled jurors will return to the Courthouse for trial. The courtrooms have been modified to provide barriers and appropriate distancing. • Each person arriving at the Courthouse or remote court facility will be subject to a screening questionnaire and will have their temperature taken via a handheld, touchless thermometer. • Any person entering the Courthouse or remote court facility must wear a face covering at all times, so bring a mask with you to wear during your service. • Hand sanitizer will be readily available and latex gloves may be worn but are not required. • Increased cleaning and sanitization will occur in the courtrooms and throughout the Courthouse. • Jury deliberations will occur in a courtroom, and not in a separate deliberation room to allow for appropriate distancing. • Removal of shared snacks and beverages. Bottled water will be available, and jurors will be permitted to bring their own water bottles. You may also want to bring your own pen or pencil. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your jury service, you may contact the Jury Office Monday thru Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at 410-632-5660. You may also visit the Jury Office website at www.mdcourts.gov/circuit/worcester/juryinfo.html. We want the juror experience to be meaningful, and we want to assure you that we are taking all necessary steps for your health and safety. Thank you for your cooperation and willingness to serve. REMEMBER TO REPORT TO THE SNOW HILL VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, 4718 Snow Hill Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863, not the Courthouse. The Honorable Brian D. Shockley Administrative Judge for the Worcester County Circuit Court
Hundreds of people are expected to take to the beach between Fourth and Sixth streets this weekend for the Maryland International Kite Expo.
International Kite Expo in Ocean City this weekend By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) Hundreds of highflying, feather-light colorful contraptions attached to string will take to the air this weekend as Ocean City takes part in the Maryland International Kite Expo. The event, which is scheduled for April 23-25, will feature kites in various sizes and shapes as well as those that do tricks or hold steady at high altitudes. “We’re expecting a very large crowd of kite flyers this weekend,” Jay Knerr, owner of Kite Loft said on Wednesday, crediting the fact that many events were canceled due to covid-19 over the last year and people are anxious to get outside. “Hopefully our weather will cooperate – we’re watching that closely.” He said there will be “ginormous” kites in the shapes of alligators, whales, winged horses and anything else you can imagine. “There will be all kinds of crazy things: You name it, it’ll probably be there,” Knerr said. In addition to the many different types of kites being flown by amateurs, stunt teams are expected to give demonstrations of their skills behind the string, directing their aerial devices to perform flips and twists in the air, dives from high altitudes and turns so quick that they tease a hard crash into the ground before soaring back into the sky. Some stunt teams consist of four or more fliers with four strings each, maneuvering their kites in sync with one another. “They are the Thunderbirds of the kiting world,” a press release for the event read. “They will perform amazing routines choreographed to
music.” The team demonstrations are expected to take place each day. The expo will also feature kite lessons on the beach in front of the Kite Loft between Fifth and Sixth streets, as well as kite clubs from up and down the East Coast. “Spectators will experience the thrill of watching sport kite demonstrations and get the opportunity to meet the greatest kite flyers in the world. Visitors will understand why Ocean City is the Kite Capital of the World,” Knerr said in the release. “Ocean City is one of the best places in the world to showcase kites. “It is home to the world’s largest kite retailer (Kite Loft) and now to America’s most exciting kite festival,” he continued. “Hundreds of kite fliers from East Coast clubs and sport kite competitors from around the country will fill the sky with an explosion of color, a photographer’s dream come true.” Knerr said he expects 200 kite flyers to be at the event, which has taken place for 26 years. In addition to those 200 kite flyers, everyone is encouraged to bring their kites down to the event and take flight with the others. But for people worried about getting their lines tangled up with others, Knerr said it rarely happens. In fact, most people try to be respectful by giving each other space, he added, and if they do get tangled, they just unwind and launch their kites back into the air. This is a free event that will take place on the beach from Fourth Street to Sixth Street. For more information, call The Kite Loft at 410-289-7855 or visit www.kiteloft.com.
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Waiving appraisal effective strategy for select buyers By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (April 23, 2021) Buyers are looking for ways to strengthen their offer in this competitive seller’s market. One tactic that carries a lot of weight with sellers is waiving your appraisal contingency. But not every buyer is able to use this method and should discuss if they are able to remove it with their real estate agent and lender before electing to move forward regardless of appraisal value. This option of removing an appraisal contingency is most readily available if you’re buying your home with cash. This is the perfect example of a house is worth whatever amount a buyer is willing to pay. But when there is a loan involved, buyers need to understand the risks of removing an appraisal contingency. If the home does not appraise at the offer price, your lender will not approve the loan unless you pay the difference. Removing the contingency before the appraisal is taking a risk unless you are comfortable with paying more money upfront. Buyers should speak with their lenders to understand how much additional cash is needed to bring to the table if an appraisal contingency is removed. If an appraisal contingency remains in a contract, that means the sale is contingent upon the buyer obtaining an appraisal of the property. The appraisal will be at buyer’s expense and will be performed by a Maryland licensed appraiser. If the appraisal value comes in below the contract price, the buyer has the right to ask the seller to reduce the purchase price, but if you waive your appraisal contingency, the sale will move forward regardless of the appraisal value. This is a popular approach for buyers because many properties are going into multiple offer situations and the contract price is being driven up considerably. When the buyer is willing to pay more, that doesn’t automatically mean that an appraiser will agree that the value is there, since appraisers only use sold comparables. Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty in Ocean City.
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Pines tweaking short-term rentals By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) After canceling last Saturday’s town hall meeting on proposed short-term rental guidelines just days before it was to take place, Ocean Pines Director Frank Daly said this week the regulations are being modified to address certain concerns. Frank Daly In a letter sent to fellow board members last Wednesday, Daly said the existing motion would be withdrawn while legal counsel drew up revisions. Speaking on Monday, Daly said OPA legal counsel is writing rental regulations that precisely match Worcester County code outside of several intended exceptions. “The attorneys are in the process of re-writing what we want to do,” he said. Daly said the revised Pines regulations would differ slightly from county short-term rental rules in terms of parking, life-safety and refuse requirements. “We are asking for a specific amount of trash containers and a specific amount of off-street parking,” he said. Daly said the amended regulations
would also assure adequate smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and functioning fire extinguishers were on site. The proposed regulations would classify properties rented for terms under 29 days as businesses and require owners providing rental units, in addition to acquiring a Worcester County rental permit, to also obtain a OPA-issued permit and sticker. The regulations would also require a Pines-issued rental sticker be displayed on the front door and a responsible party associated with the rental reside within a 30-minute drive. Additionally, bed-and-breakfast establishments would be prohibited. The annual permitting procedure outlined included hiring licensed Maryland home inspectors to perform annual property inspections that would also ascertain maximum occupancy. “The biggest deal was people were concerned that we were cutting the occupancy and that situations been addressed,” he said. Daly said when the proposal was drafted, there were variations between square footage requirements of the structure and bedroom specifics that were later amended. The issue erupted last summer because of recurring problems at a few properties that were advertised on
web-based platforms such as Airbnb, VRBO, Flipkey or Homeaway. Because of the disruptive behavior, the board formed a work group consisting of Daly, and directors Camilla Rodgers and Frank Brown to investigate the situation. Daly said the work group uncovered at least 180 Ocean Pines properties that are regularly rented for short terms and anticipate the number to escalate in time. Daly’s letter last week to the board noted the work group was launched to develop short-term rental regulations in accordance with existing county rules that also provided a mechanism to address violations in a timely manner. Since last summer, the short-term rental work group has held numerous meetings with the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) and public safety officials, including the Ocean Pines Fire and Police Departments, Worcester County zoning, as well as consulting with property owners and renters. Daly said it became apparent as the work group progressed that creating regulations to establish effective response capabilities for random violations was problematic, while also noting that community support seems to support the objectives. Daly said the amended Ocean Pines short-term regulations would likely
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Worcester Prep senior captain Joseph Schwartz battles in his second singles match, while freshman Natasha Richter reaches for the ball in her doubles match with freshman Natalie Chadwell during last Friday’s competition against Salisbury School in Berlin.
Worcester Prep tennis teams top Salisbury By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 23, 2021) After two postponed matches because of rain, the Worcester Prep tennis teams finally hosted a competition on their new courts in Berlin last Friday. “[It’s] definitely one of the best high school complexes on the Eastern Shore,” said Prep Coach Thomas
Johnston. Both the girls’ and boys’ squads were successful over the Salisbury School Dragons. Winning first through fifth singles, respectively were: junior captain Sumira Sehgal (8-0), sophomore Morgan Schoch (8-0), freshman Lebby Becker (8-2), senior Millie Cammack (8-1) and junior Anna Car-
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“Our five freshmen, the ‘fearsome fivesome,’ all competed well.” Winning their first- through fifthsingles matches were: senior captains Ryan Brafman (8-3) and Joe Schwartz (8-2), junior Riley Schoch (8-1) and sophomores Harrison Humes (8-0) and JR Hamer (8-0). Salisbury forfeited both doubles See COACHES Page 48
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Decatur football team earns Decatur boys’ soccer squad 48-7 win in final ’21 match ends season with 8-0 victory By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 23, 2021) The Stephen Decatur football team closed a successful season with a 48-7 victory over the Snow Hill Eagles last Friday in Berlin. “The kids played great. I’m going to miss this group of seniors and I am looking forward to seeing these underclassmen take the reins,” said Decatur Coach Jake Jake Coleman Coleman. “This senior group of Ryan Geppi, Domon Purnell, Devin Pilarski, Chase Pillsbury, Brett Truitt, Rafe Parsons, Dylan Arnold and Koby Higgins should be extremely proud for laying the foundation for the future of Seahawk football. I wouldn’t change anything about this season and I am glad we went through it together.” Junior quarterback Ashten Snelsire kicked things off with a 15-yard touchdown pass to junior Zimere Handy. Freshman Caden Shockley was successful on the two-point conversion. Sophomore Luke Mergott intercepted the ball and ran it 37 yards for a touchdown and Higgins added two points to give Decatur a 16-0 lead in the first quarter. Shockley scored on a 16-yard run, which was followed by Arnold’s extra two points. Truitt made it 30-0, then junior RJ Brittingham added two points to boost Decatur’s advantage to 32-0 at halftime. The two repeated their performance in the third, and the Seahawks led 40-0 at the end of the quarter. Junior Jack Quisgard carried the ball one yard for the touchdown in the fourth quarter. Sophomore Derron Doughty’s two-point conversion made it 48-0. Snow Hill scored seven points later in the quarter. Snelsire was 15-for-22, passing for 185 yards and three touchdowns. Shockley rushed 54 yards on eight
carries. Quisgard racked up 48 yards on five carries. Handy caught five passes for 91 yards and Higgins three for 41 yards. Junior Logan Tapman led the Decatur defense with eight tackles and two sacks. Mergott had four tackles and a Pick 6 interception. Decatur adjusted well playing its shortened season from February to March, rather than August to early November, because of covid. Coleman said the coaching staff and players were just happy to be able to play. And not only did they perform on the field, but in the classroom as well. Coleman was excited to report that of the 36 players on the team, 24 earned Minds in Motion awards for a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Sixteen players got straight As. “That’s pretty impressive,” he said. “I’ve never coached or been on a team that’s had more than one or two.” Decatur finished with a 5-2 record and first place in the Bayside South Conference. Coleman said he enjoyed his first season as head coach and “wouldn’t change it for the world.” “I think this season was all about the love of the game, so the record would not of matter to me. I’m glad we were able to give an enjoyable experience to this group of seniors. I look forward to the future.” Decatur will graduate a number of influential players, but many underclassmen also gained varsity experience this year. Coleman said five freshmen and seven sophomores started this year, so he expects the team to be strong next season. “This team is young, and we have a great group of juniors that will be seniors next year,” Coleman said. If things continue to progress and pending covid restrictions, the Seahawks will be back on the field in four short months. “We told the kids they have 120 days to get themselves ready for the fall,” Coleman said. “I think we’ll have a team that’s pretty formidable. We’re battle tested now and they know what it takes.”
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 23, 2021) The Stephen Decatur boys’ soccer team ended its season on a high note, with an 8-0 victory over the Washington Jaguars last Wednesday in Princess Anne. “It was a good game. We had fun,” said Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood. “It wasn’t an overly challenging game, but for J. Greenwood what they had they did well. They only had 12 players and we have 23. When they started to tire out, we took over. We passed the ball around, passed into spaces and made them chase, and that’s what did it.” Senior Wil Barrett started things off, scoring a little over one minute into the game. Seniors Aidan Morrison, captain Evan Kinsey, Emmanuel Aroh and Eric Berry also scored goals in the first half. Junior Miguel Cervantes, sophomore Ryan McLaughlin and junior Ryan Sweeney tallied goals in the second half.
Junior Aeddan Jones made five saves in goal for Decatur. “We passed well, we played to space, made diagonal runs and they communicated,” Greenwood said. “It was a good way to end the season.” The soccer season always runs August to the end of October/beginning of November, but because of covid it started in February this year. The Seahawks finished the season with a 9-2 record. “I thought it was good. We got to see a lot, especially from the younger players. It was a good way to build toward next season,” Greenwood said. “We’ll be back out there in four months. We found some new positions for people this year. We were able to move people around in different positions and see where they fit best because there were no repercussions for losing.” The team will graduate nine players, six of them starters, but all got a good amount of time on the field. “With the short time between seasons, my hope is their fitness will be better, and that they won’t lose so much with the fast turnaround,” Greenwood said. “I hope they come back with renewed vigor.”
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Runners improve throughout SD cross country season By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 23, 2021) The Stephen Decatur cross country teams wrapped up the season on their home course last Wednesday in Berlin. “I think we did pretty well in the last meet. I was glad that Snow Hill had a full boys’ team and pushed us a little even though we were missing some people,” Jody Stigler said Decatur Coach Jody Stigler. Decatur, Pocomoke and Snow Hill participated in the meet. Decatur won the boys’ competition with 24 points. Scoring points for the Seahawks were: junior Tristan Dutton (first, 17:48.8), seniors Liam Foley (second, 18:10.8) and Silas Cascio (fifth, 19:04.7), junior Gavin McCabe (sixth, 19:26.2) and senior Philip Becnel (10th, 20:14.6). Show Hill finished in second place with 31 points. Pocomoke had less than five runs and didn’t earn team points. Only six girls competed in their race and five of them represented Decatur. The Lady Seahawks scored 15
points. Racing for Decatur were: sophomore Carolina Novelli (first, 23:22.7), senior Avery Braciszewski (second, 24:23.9), junior Amalia Murphy (third, 25:07.3) and sophomores Mackenzie Cathell (fourth, 25:53.7) and Ava Becnel (sixth, 30:22.2). Overall, Stigler thought the cross country season – which always takes place from August to October, but was pushed to February/March this year because of covid – went well. “I think that everyone was just happy to get back out there and train and compete again,” Stigler said. “Obviously, we missed some competitions that we would normally look forward to, but hopefully we will be able to have competitions with more schools in the spring season/next fall. “I definitely saw improvement throughout the season, especially because many kids were basically starting back at zero with almost a full year since our last competition,” he continued. “We are graduating some key runners but we will have some coming back as well.” Many cross country runners participate in outdoor track, which kicked off this week, while a number of others will play spring sports including lacrosse, baseball, softball and tennis.
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Stephen Decatur junior Logan Patrick (5) and sophomore Sydney Patrick wait for senior captain Jess Delisi to set the ball during last Thursday’s match against James M. Bennett in Berlin. Decatur won three games to one.
Lady Seahawks take down Clippers in last match of yr. By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 23, 2021) The Stephen Decatur volleyball team wrapped up its season with a victory over the James M. Bennett Clippers last Thursday in Berlin. “The team played well considering they had been quarantined for the two weeks
before the game,” said Decatur Coach Sara Patrick. “The girls had great energy and were so grateful to have the opportunity to play together one last time.” The Lady Seahawks won the first game 25-18, and pulled out a 26-24 victory in the second. See SD Page 47
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SD teamwork ‘amazing’ and sr. leadership ‘phenomenal’ Continued from Page 46 Bennett took the third game 25-20, but Decatur battled back to win the fourth, 25-21. “In the first game, the girls took a few points to get warmed up and then came back strong to dominate and win the first and second games,” Patrick said. “For the third game, I changed up the lineup and it wasn’t working for us. The girls started to lose confidence and made some critical errors. In the fourth game, the team was determined to finish strong and pull out the win. Their teamwork was amazing and the leadership from our seniors was phenomenal.” Senior captain Brooklyn Pugner contributed six aces, 11 kills, one block, 14 assists and four digs. Senior captain Jess Delisi chipped in with five aces, 11 assists and four digs. Junior Logan Patrick added one ace, five kills and two digs.
Sophomore Sydney Patrick had two aces and four kills, and senior captain Alexis Graybill tallied three aces, six kills and three digs. Decatur finished the season with a 71 record. “This season was a gift from the beginning. We all came together with the goal to enjoy the time we had together,” Patrick said. “My goal was to use this season as a way to improve skills and prepare for our next season. We only have a few months before we get to start again. I am hoping this will keep our momentum moving in the right direction.” The team will graduate five seniors. “They were all very integral to our skill base and leadership,” Patrick said. “They were all our captains and did an amazing job mentoring the younger players. We will miss them. I cannot wait to see all the wonderful things that they will accomplish in the future.”
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Worcester Prep senior John Arrington carries the ball up the field during last Friday’s game against Salisbury School in Berlin. He led with three goals and three assists in the 15-5 victory.
Wor. Prep players ‘unselfish,’ work to get teammates goals By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 23, 2021) The Worcester Prep boys’ lacrosse team had a big eight-goal first quarter and went on to win last Friday’s game, 15-5, over the Salisbury School Dragons in Berlin. The Mallards added two more goals in the second quarter to lead 10-1 at halftime. They tacked on three goals in the third and two in the
fourth. “They play a very good game. Salisbury was limited in numbers and skill level, but they never stopped playing hard, and kept battling the whole game,” said Prep Coach Drew Haugh. Senior John Arrington led Worcester with three goals and three assists. Sophomore Jack Gardner chipped in with two goals and three See HAUGH Page 48
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Worcester Prep junior captain Myranda Beebe is heavily defended during last Friday’s game against Salisbury School in Berlin. She had eight goals and two assists in the 12-11 win.
WP Lady Mallards pull out 12-11 victory over Salisbury By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 23, 2021) The Worcester Prep girls’ lacrosse team was tested last Friday, but the Lady Mallards prevailed, edging out the Salisbury School Dragons, 12-11, in Berlin. “We never trailed, but Salisbury School kept battling back keeping it close all afternoon,” said Prep Coach Chris Williams. “They controlled the draws early on, which kept pressure on our defense for most of the early part of the game.” Worcester held a one- to two-goal advantage throughout the game. “I thought our defense held up well to the pressure from some of their more talented players. I’ve coached four of the Salisbury School players for travel/club lacrosse or fall/winter leagues, so I knew how talented they were,” Williams said. “What they lack in roster numbers they make up for in talent. We kept rotating matchups and defensive schemes to try to throw off what they were trying to do.” Junior captain Myranda Beebe gave her team an 11-9 lead with 9:02 remaining in the game. She made it 12-9 with 8:14 on the clock. Salisbury scored with 3:36 left, then again 35 seconds later, but the
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home team was able to control the ball and hold on for the victory. “Myranda Beebe left in the middle of the second half … with severe cramping in her leg, but returned for the last few minutes to help close out the game … She had the last goals but also helped us run out the clock,” Williams said. Beebe scored eight goals and had two assists. Senior captain Sophia Ludt had three goals and Brooke Emeigh tallied one. Freshman Caitlin Williams recorded 13 saves, “keeping the lead despite a 24-15 shot-on-goal advantage for Salisbury School,” Coach Williams said. “We were challenged all game, but our team kept responding every time Salisbury School would make a run. It was our first close game, and it was good to see how we react to adversity and pressure,” Williams said. “It came down to resiliency. Every time they started coming back, our girls came together, picked each other up, and responded. It was teamwork and supporting each other when things got tough.” Worcester is scheduled to host the Cape Henlopen Vikings on Saturday at 1 p.m. in Berlin.
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Continued from Page 47 assists. Senior Brugh Moore scored three goals and junior Austin Airey had two. Sophomore Griffin Jones netted one goal and had one assists. “The best thing that happened in our game was when [freshman] Hunter Simone scored a goal, taking a nice shot, high and over the goalie’s shoulder, for his first career goal. After that, the team was determined to get the ball to two other players who have never scored a goal,” Haugh said. “The unselfishness of the team to put their own stats on the back burner to try to get their teammates a goal was quite satisfying, and fun to be a part of, for the entire coaching staff. “After a quarter and a half or so, trying to lock and load their teammates, they hit the jackpot, and [freshman] Adam Hafez dented the back of the net. A short time later, [junior] Hugh Cropper, worked his way through the opposition’s defense, and stuck his first goal of his career. To see each of these young men receive a
game ball from the officials, put a smile on everyone’s face.” Senior captain Hunter Gentry recorded 11 saves in goal for Worcester. Junior Tristan Weinstein won 15 of the 19 face-offs he took. “We told the kids the other day that the two most important positions on the field is the face-off guy and the goalie,” Haugh said. “If you have a player that can control the draw, and you have a keeper that can gobble up most of the other team’s shots, it puts you in position to compete with other teams that might be more talented, overall. Gaining possession of the ball at the X, and shutting the door in the goal, can be a wicked combination in lacrosse. “We are fortunate to have a top face-off man, Tristan Weinstein, who dominated on the face offs,” Haugh added. “And shutting the door, we have Hunter Gentry, who is just plain ‘nasty’ when making save after save.” Worcester will host the Cape Henlopen Vikings on Saturday at 1 p.m. in Berlin.
Coaches happy with first match Continued from Page 44 matches. Prep Coach Terry Underkoffler was pleased with the Mallards’ performance. “We were excited to have our first Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference contest on our new courts,” he said. “Both Ryan and Joe
were tested early in their matches, but made smart tactical adjustments to put the match in their favor. We are excited for our next match to see how our doubles teams play.” Worcester’s next competition is scheduled for today, Friday, at 4 p.m. against the Gunston School Herons in Centreville.
Platform tennis tournament to honor Freeman postponed (April 15, 2020) Organizers of a Platform Tennis Club tournament scheduled on April 24 in Ocean Pines have postponed the event. Sue Walter, one of the tournament organizers, said she hoped the tournament could be rescheduled this fall. Walter said many out-of-state platform tennis players were reJim Freeman luctant to take part in April because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “A lot of them are still not vaccinated and/or weary of travelling outside of their home turf,” she said. “We will try again for a September date, and hope that everyone will have been vaccinated and are willing to travel by then.” The tournament was to honor longtime Platform Tennis Club member
Jim Freeman, who passed away on March 15 after a battle with cancer. Freeman served the U.S. Marines with honor, and tournament proceeds would have benefited Semper Fi & America’s Fund, a nonprofit “dedicated to providing immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.” Walter said the tournament, once rescheduled, would still honor Freeman and raise funds for Semper Fi & America’s Fund. “Jim Freeman was a huge part of platform tennis and we will all miss him terribly,” she said. For questions or more information, contact Walter at cbreeze601@verizon.net or co-organizer Michael Petito at map11946@yahoo.com.
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Siege of Tobruk vital factor to Allied victory By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (April 23, 2021) This week, 80 years ago, the Siege of Tobruk was entering its third week. Before it was lifted, 241 days would pass. The garrison consisted of soldiers of the 9th Australian Division, together with an Indian cavalry brigade, commanded by Maj. Gen. Leslie Morshead, nicknamed, by his troops, “Ming the Merciless.” Soon, the defenders would earn the sobriquet “Rats of Tobruk,” courtesy of the traitorous Nazi radio announcer William Joyce, a/k/a “Lord Haw-Haw.” Tobruk is in Libya, on the Mediterranean Sea, less than 80 miles from the Egyptian border. It is 288 miles east of Benghazi, 388 miles east of Agedabia and 630 miles east of Tripoli, by air. It probably has the best natural harbor in North Africa, which made it important for any Axis invasion of Egypt from Libya. The city currently has a population of 120,000. In January 1941, the 6th Australian Division, commanded by Even MacKay, had captured the port and its 25,000man Italian garrison in a siege lasting two weeks. The following month, German Gen. Erwin Rommel arrived in Libya, together with the German 5th Light Afrika Panzerdivision, commanded by Johannes Streich, and the Italian Ariete Ar-
mored Division, commanded by Ettore Baldassare. By the end of March, the new German general was on the move, and by mid-
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April, Axis forces had advanced more than 600 miles, driving Commonwealth forces out of Libya — except for Tobruk — which the Axis surrounded on the three landward sides and besieged. The importance of holding Tobruk cannot be overstated. With Tobruk in Allied hands, the Axis could not continue their eastern advance into Egypt toward
the Suez Canal for two reasons: (1) they could not afford to leave an enemy force in their rear, astride their line of supply; and (2) they desperately needed the port, because the port of Tripoli was 1,100 miles (by truck) distant, and did not have sufficient capacity to handle all that the Axis forces needed. It could only accommodate five or six ships per month. Any advance would have to be supplied from Tripoli if Tobruk was unavailable. The first Axis attempt to recapture Tobruk was undertaken by the Italian Brescia Motorized Infantry Division, commanded by Bortolo Zambon, which departed Derna on April 8, 1941, headed for Tobruk. The Italian soldiers were followed by elements of the Gen. Streich’s Afrika Panzerdivision, Gen. Baldassare’s Ariete Armored Division and the lead elements of the 15th Panzerdivision, commanded by Heinrich von Prittwitz und Gaffron, which had just arrived on the African continent. By the next evening, Axis forces were 25 miles west of Tobruk. The following day they came within 14 miles of the city, when Gen. von Prittwitz was killed by Allied artillery fire. Seeing British ships in the port, Rommel mistakenly believed that the enemy was evacuating the port by sea, saying, “I am convinced the enemy is retreating. We have to push after him [to reach] the
Suez Canal. To prevent a breakout from Tobruk, an encirclement must be pursued by all means.” Gen. Zambon’s Brescia Division was sent in to take advantage of the situation on April 11. The Commonwealth forces had not been idle in the two months between the capture of the fortress and the Axis offensive. They had improved on the Italian defenses, so that the fortress was stronger than when it was captured. It consisted of two concentric rings, the outermost of which was nine miles from the sea at its furthest point. It consisted of mutually supporting strong points along an antitank ditch protected by a belt of barbed wire, and was also protected by extensive minefields. When Gen. Zambon’s Brescia Division failed to capture the port, Rommel ordered Gen. Streich’s Afrika Panzerdivision to attack from the south on Easter Sunday, April 13. This cost the Germans 16 of the 38 tanks involved in the assault. After that effort failed, Rommel threw everything he had at the fortress on April 16, which by this time also included the Trento Motorized Infantry Division, commanded by Giuseppe de Stefanis. Italian losses were 24 dead, 112 wounded and 436 captured. After this failed effort, one more assault was launched on April 30, by 15th Continued on Page 50
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Jam-making goes beyond taste; texture important too By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (April 23, 2021) There is nothing that shapes the human experience as profoundly and persuasively as creativity. That being said, what is creativity? Are we born with it or is it something that is acquired? What is the difference between creativity in science, art, and music? No one really knows the answer, but it is the pursuit of creativity that matters and the constant strive for perfection that distinguishes one individual from another. Chefs also seek ingenuity and hope their dishes reach a climatic, sensorial medley that is nothing short of a memorable experience. However, the receiver of such awaited delights is crucial in the circle of completion. If one’s palate and range of knowledge are limited, the tasty offerings are not fully understood and will receive fair reviews at best. In order for comprehension to be experienced at its fullest, continual research and experimentation is imperative. With that thought in mind, let us turn our attention to the making of bacon, plum jam. Cognizance comes in many flavors. Before we can explore specifics, a basic insight of jam itself must start the pages of proficiency.
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Jam-making goes beyond the element of taste. Texture is key and can be a tricky process. There are three key chemical entities that must combine to achieve a harmonious balance: sugar, pectin and acids. Pectins are long, linked chains of sugar molecules, which are found naturally in plant cell walls. Pectins are found in fruits, particularly in the peels and cores. When jam sets, pectin plays a vital role. Boiling the jam releases the pectins from the fruit. In cases where a jam is being made from a low pectin fruit, either a high pectin fruit or commercial pectin must be added. Sugar is just as important as it is vital for the overall taste of the jam and also plays a key role in helping the jam to set. Many jam recipes recommend the use of 1:1 ratio of fruit to sugar. Sugar enhances the pectin’s gelforming capability by drawing water away from the pectin. In the absence of sufficient water, pectin molecules are more likely to unite with each other which results in a thicker consistency. Fruits have varying levels of acidity. The higher the acid level, the better the jelling process. Have you ever wondered why most jam recipes call for lemon juice? Lemon juice brightens or lifts the overall flavor of the jam. Lemon juice also lowers the pH of the jam mixture, which neutralizes the negative charges on the strands of the
Continued from Page 49 Panzerdivision, Afrika Panzerdivision, Ariete & Brescia Divisions. After three days, casualties were, German: 125 dead, 402 wounded, and 131 missing; Italian; 155 dead, 347 wounded and 238 missing; Commonwealth; 59 dead, 355 wounded and 383 missing. After these failed attempts, the Axis settled into the siege. Even though XXI Italian Corps, commanded by Enea Navarini primarily manned the siege works around Tobruk, this nullified the German superiority in tactics, maneuver, armor, air power, and communication. Gen. Navarini’s XXI Infantry Corps contained, in addition to Gen. Zambon’s Brescia Division and Gen. de Stefanis’Trento Division, Pavia, and Bologna Infantry Divisions, commanded by Pietro Zaglio, and Mario Marghinotti. Gen. Marghinotti was replaced by Carlo Gotti on Aug.1, 1941, and Gen. Zaglio was replaced by Antonio Franceschini on Sept. 17, 1941. Gen. Baldassare’s Ariete Division and Trieste Motorized Division, commanded by Gen. Alessandro Piazzoni, comprised the Corpo d’Armata di Manovra, commanded by Lt. Gen. Gastone Gambara, and were part of the besieging force, as well as the two German panzerdivisions. Gen. Baldassare was replaced, on July 21, 1941 by Mario Balotta. Large siege guns (mostly captured from the French) were acquired by the besiegers and given nicknames such as “Bardia Bill,” “Perimeter Pete,” “Long Lizzie,” “Salient Sue,” “Palestine Phyllis,” & “Derna Dick” by the defenders. pectin so they can group together, which also helps solidifies the jam. Bacon, plum jam is the best of both worlds. Sweet, savory and spicy comprise this delectable delight. And best of all, it is loaded with bacon! The following recipe calls for plums and raisins. If plums are out of season, just use raisins. The beauty of this dish is it can be improvised for personal preference and the time of year. Bacon, plums, raisins, chipotle peppers, brown sugar and rice vinegar are the key components that qualify this condiment to be categorized as a jam. You might be asking how to incorporate this jam in your menu? Bacon, plum jam makes an awesome gift. Simply present in a small canning jar with a ribbon. Bacon, plum jam is also a delectable topping for grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, and sausages. Don’t stop See BACON Page 51
In August 1941, Australian Prime Minister, Sir Robert G. Menzies, resigned after his party lost support in the government. The new government demanded that the Australians at Tobruk be withdrawn. In July, Lt.-Gen. Thomas Blamey, Australian commander-in-chief, wrote a letter to British Gen. Claude Auchinleck, the new commander of all forces in North Africa and the Middle East, requesting the Aussies be withdrawn from Tobruk. Australian leadership wanted them withdrawn for three reasons: 1) they wanted all Australians to serve together in an Australian corps; 2) they were concerned that the mental and physical health of the “Rats” was deteriorating; 3) they were concerned that Japan may have designs on their nation and wanted their troops to come home to meet that threat. Ultimately, the following month, the “Rats” were replaced, in stages, by: the 5,000-man Polish Independent Carpathian Rifle Brigade, commanded by Gen. Stanis aw Kopa ski; the British 70th Infantry Division, commanded by Major-Gen. Ronald Scobie; and the Czech 11th Infantry Battalion, commanded by Lt.-Col. Karel Klapálek. Because of the losses the Royal Navy was suffering during this operation, it ceased before all of the Aussies could be withdrawn, leaving a battalion to continue as part of the port’s defense. During the Siege, the Royal Navy undertook the provisioning of the garrison. Twice weekly a loaded ship left Alexandria at first light, and would arrive after dark, at Tobruk, where it would unload its cargo, load wounded and POWs, and depart by 2 a.m. Around dawn it would arrive at Mersa Matruh, Egypt, where it would disembark it’s passengers, take on another load of supplies, and return to Tobruk, again arriving in the dark. After discharging it’s cargo, it would return to Alexandria. Until the commencement of “Operation Barbarossa,” the ships had to contend with the Luftwaffe and the Regia Aeronautica. The cost of the supply effort was 62 ships sunk or damaged, with 539 killed and 241 wounded. The garrison suffered 5,989 casualties during the siege, while the Axis suffered about 8,000 casualties. Next week: War In Iraq 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.
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Bacon, plum jam perfect grilling accessory Continued from Page 50 there, grilled pork loin and a roasted ham also pair deliciously with the jam. For those who relish the thought of gorgeous cheese platters; bacon, plum jam is a perfect accompaniment. The jam’s sweet, savory and spicy taste compliments the cheeses and is a great topping for toasted baguette slices or crackers. The element of a surprise is a must when entertaining. Bacon, plum jam is just that. Enjoy!
Bacon, Plum Jam Ingredients 1 ½ pounds thick cut bacon 1 ½ cups sweet onions, coarsely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup plum flesh with the skins ¼ cup dark raisins 1 small yellow or orange bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2/3 teaspoon ground ginger 2/3 teaspoon ground mustard
State-of-the-art simulator arrives at Ocean Aviation (April 23, 2021) Ocean Aviation Flight Academy has recently taken ownership of a Redbird FMX Full Motion Flight Simulator. Ocean Aviation has been under construction for the past few months as its new simulator lab and an additional classroom were added to the facility. Construction is now complete and the new Redbird FMX Full Motion Flight Simulator has arrived. Students have begun to integrate the Redbird FMX flight simulator into their flight training curriculum. Flight simulators have been the centerpiece of flight training for professional pilots including military and airline for many years. Now, Ocean Aviation Flight Academy can bring that same realistic training experience to its flight students. While students will continue to do most of their training in our aircraft, they can now refine their skills in the simulator. Additionally, some maneuvers are easier to understand if they are first experienced in a simulator. For instrument flight training, students can simulate all types of weather and turbulence for a far more realistic experience. The Redbird FMX is considered by the FAA to be an Advanced Flight Training device and hours logged in the FMX can be logged toward students required flight training hours as they work toward their pilot’s license or rating. “We are so proud that we can offer this incredible teaching tool to our students,” said Michael Freed, president and CEO of Ocean Aviation. “Looking back over the almost 14 years since Ocean Aviation established our
flight academy here at the Ocean City Airport, this is definitely one of our great milestones.” Ocean Aviation has been attracting flight students from the local area and around the globe to attend classes to become professional pilots. Other students come to Ocean Aviation to earn their private pilot’s license or upgrade their pilot license and ratings. Students have come to its academy from as far away as Europe, The Middle East, Asia, South America, Canada, and every corner of the United States. Graduates of Ocean Aviation fly professionally for many of the largest airlines. The Redbird FMX has been rated by the FAA as an Advanced Flight Training Device and is considered by many to be the finest and most realistic flight simulator available for general aviation. The Redbird FMX is utilized by flight schools around the world. Ocean Aviation will be the first flight school on the Delmarva Peninsula to offer the Redbird FMX. Ocean Aviation was acknowledged one of the Distinguished Flight Schools in 2019. Information about flight training at Ocean Aviation Flight Academy is available at www.flyoceanaviation.com or by calling 410-213-8400.
2/3 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 to 3 chipotle peppers in adobe sauce, finely chopped 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar ¼ cup maple syrup 1/2 cup rice vinegar 1 teaspoon coarse, ground black pepper 1. In a large sauté pan, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain the fat. When bacon has cooled, cut one half of the bacon coarsely and the other half finely. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings. 2. Sauté onions, garlic, pepper, plums and raisins in bacon drippings over medium-low heat until the onions
become translucent. 3. Add ginger, mustard, allspice and cinnamon and cook for 90 seconds, constantly stirring. 4. Increase heat to high; add cornstarch, adobe peppers, brown sugar, maple syrup, rice vinegar and black pepper, and bring to a boil, scraping any browned bits from the side of the pan. 5. Add bacon, reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the jam reduces and a thick consistency is achieved. 6. Refrigerate to finalize the thickening process. Yields about 2 ½ cups Secret Ingredient – Creativity. “Creativity doesn’t wait for that perfect moment. It fashions its own perfect moments out of ordinary ones.” – Bruce Garrabrandt
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Escalante nabbed in Texas for 2010 stabbing incident (April 23, 2021) Manuel Armando Escalante Jr., 47, of Federalsburg, Maryland, was arrested in Laredo, Texas, on March 22, for an arrest warrant issued more than a decade ago for a stabbing that occurred in Ocean City. This arrest stems from an incident that occurred at a midtown restaurant on July 24, M. Escalante 2010. Escalante is suspected of stabbing the victim multiple times after an altercation in the restaurant’s parking lot. The victim was taken to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional (formally known as Peninsula Regional Medical Center) where he was treated for his injuries. Investigators have been attempting to locate Escalante since the stabbing occurred. Escalante has been charged by the Ocean City Police with attempted first degree murder, first degree assault, reckless endangerment, and dangerous weapon-intent to injure. Escalante has been extradited to the Worcester County Jail where he is being held while awaiting trial on no bond.
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OCDC COVID Grant Relief Program (April 23, 2021) The Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) has recently awarded and distributed grants of over $110,000 provided by the state to aid businesses in the Ocean City designated Main Street District. Approximately 40 businesses were assisted with these t funds as part of Phase I of this program. The balance of funds (about $25,000) is now available to assist businesses for Phase 2 of the COVID Grant Relief Program. These funds can be used to reimburse a downtown business for PPE and covid-related expenses in 2021. With limited grant funds, OCDC intends to spread the grant awards to as many businesses as possible. All awards from this program are at the discretion of the OCDC. These materials and equipment must have been used to protect customers, owners, and employees in these commercial establishments as a result of the current covid crisis. Such items add an additional financial burden to these Ocean City businesses, particularly small businesses. The OCDC’s Main Street district is generally defined as from the Inlet to 17th Street and from the bay to the Boardwalk, and south of 15th Street along the Boardwalk. An applicant cannot request funding for this program for identical items that the business has received compensation for from other covid–19 programs. The
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phase 2 program consists of reimbursement of equipment and supplies, already purchased to address covid-19 from March 2020 thru April 2021, and includes other items such as outside tables and chairs purchased to address covid conditions. This state funding is limited and businesses are requested to apply as soon as possible. Applicants must apply by April 30 for these phase 2 grant funds in order to be considered for this grant request. The online grant application is intended to be moderately easy to complete and can be located on the homepage of the OCDC website at www.ocdc.org. Click on “OCDC Grant for COVID Relief Program.” After all entries are completed and materials uploaded, the applicant will receive a note stating the submission was properly completed. Financial requests can be made for the following limits: • Minimum of $250 of financial assis-
tance per business. • Maximum of $3,000 of financial assistance per business. The applying business must have a current business license issued by the Town of Ocean City and be located in the designated Ocean City Main Street district. A map of the designated Main Street boundaries and full program is on the application page. A completed W-9 form must be provided with each application. Only one application per business entity in the Main Street District will be accepted. The owner shall provide evidence of payment(s) (i.e., copy of check, paid receipt, …) made to contractor/purchaser along with a copy of the invoice for each payment request to be reimbursed by the OCDC. These invoices and proofs of payment can be uploaded on the online application. For more information or questions on this grant, contact OCDC office at (410) 289-7739.
OCDC paper shredding event (April 23, 2021) The Ocean City Development Corporation is partnering with another local nonprofit organization, Lower Shore Enterprises, Inc. of Salisbury, to provide paper shredding services to the Ocean City community. On Thursday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., LES will be bringing its large paper shredding truck to the OCDC parking lot located at the southeast corner of S. Philadelphia Avenue and Dorchester Street in downtown Ocean City. This is an opportunity to dispose of unwanted documents and papers that may include personal items such as account numbers, signatures, old bills, and
old medical records. This LES truck will hold at least 8,000 pounds of shredded paper. Only paper products may be brought for shredding. Paper clips and staples are fine. There is no charge for this service. OCDC is requesting businesses bringing paper to shred to provide a donation to the Lower Shore Enterprises. Lower Shore Enterprises provides employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities as well as other services. OCDC is charged with revitalizing downtown Ocean City. For more information about this shredding event, contact Ocean City Development Corporation at 410-289-7739.
Addiction awareness art sought (April 23, 2021) The United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore is once again hosting the Lower Shore Addiction Awareness Visual Arts Competition. Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester County students in grades 6 through 12 may submit one piece of fine art in any media including painting, drawing, collage, mixed media, photography, sculpture or video. Works must have opioid or other drug and/or alcohol addiction awareness as the subject matter. An emphasis on hope for/maintaining recovery is encouraged. Submissions must be no larger than 28 x 28 inches and weigh no more than 10 pounds. Video submissions must be provided on a USB. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places winners in middle and high school categories in each of the four counties.
New this year will be a Best in Show, a top prize across all grades and counties. Entries are due by 5 p.m. on April 23, and should be delivered to the United Way at 803 N. Salisbury Blvd., Suite 2100, Salisbury. Each piece must be accompanied by a completed entry and release form which can be found, along with the full list of rules, at www.uwles.org/art. This competition is made possible by support from the Maryland Opioid Operational Command Center and the Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, and Dorchester County health departments. For questions about the competition, contact Claire Otterbein at Claire@uwles.org or call 410-7425143. United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore has been serving all communities in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties for over 75 years.
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MNR lieutenant charged with DUI after hit-and-run By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) Maryland Natural Resources Police Lt. Col. Ernest Leatherbury Jr., 55, of Ocean City was arrested by State Police at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Saturday in a parking lot near Route 113, and charged with driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident, and variLt. Col. Ernest ous other traffic violaLeatherbury Jr. tions. Police said state troopers responded to a hit-and-run accident that occurred on the eastbound side of Route 50 near Route 707, involving a Chevrolet Tahoe that was stopped at a red light. The driver of the Tahoe, later identified as Leatherbury, put the SUV into reverse and hit the car behind him, then left the scene. Troopers found the SUV in a parking lot near Route 113 with Leatherbury in the driver’s seat. After an investigation, police added, Leatherbury was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Leatherbury was taken to the Berlin Barrack, where he was processed, and released to a sober driver, according to police. Along with DUI and leaving the scene of an accident, he was charged with negligent driving. Though he serves as a lieutenant colonel with the Maryland Natural Resources Police, Leatherbury is also retired from the Maryland State Police. Crossword answers from page 56
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HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Some things are entirely out of your control, Aries. You may come up against some such obstacles this week. Focus your energy on the things you can control.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you’re seeking new horizons, establish a game plan and then do your homework. This will help determine if it is practical to make a move.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Your expressiveness and affections are drawn out this week, Gemini. It could put you in the mood to push some limits socially or creatively. Chances are things will work out well.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, some focus and harmony enables you to find balance in your personal and professional relationships. You will begin to see eye-to-eye with many people.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Bello nets 13 months after injuring cop at pop-up rally By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 23, 2021) Jonathan Bello, 23, of Norfolk, Va., was sentenced to 13 months jail time last week following a guilty peal for injuring a law enforcement officer after an altercation during an unsanctioned pop-up car rally last September. On April 12, Bello was sentenced in Worcester Circuit Court to one year for Jonathan Bello resisting arrest and 30 days for disorderly conduct for an incident on Sept .26. To address the annual onslaught of unruly car rally participants, Ocean City Police were aided last fall by numerous area law enforcement agencies, including the Maryland State Police. Police reported on Sept. 26 just prior to 11 p.m. state troopers were assisting to disperse car-rally attendees numbering in the hundreds that were clogging roadways near 71st Street.
After an OCPD officer attempted to arrest Bello, he fought free and bolted on foot with a state trooper in hot pursuit. When the officer finally caught up, a scuffle ensued with Bello landing on top of the trooper after the pair hit the pavement. The struggle knocked the trooper unconscious, along with leaving a head gash. After being rushed by ambulance to Peninsula Regional Medical Center, the injured trooper was treated and released the next morning. Worcester State’s Attorney Kris Heiser said her office would continue to aggressively prosecute offenders who harm to police or first responders. “Citizens and visitors alike should recognize Worcester County as a place that maintains respect for law and order and prioritizes public safety,” she said. “We are grateful the trooper involved was not more seriously injured and hope that the sentence in this case deters future criminal acts against police.”
OP Police search for suspect after shots fired in air (April 23,2021) New police evidence suggests someone in the south Ocean Pines area unlawfully discharged a firearm into the air, Sunday night between 9:30 and 10 p.m. Ocean Pines Police responded to the area of Footbridge Trail and Nottingham Lane at around 10 p.m., just after the incident occurred. Police Chief Leo Ehrisman said based on a thorough investigation last night and today, with assistance from the Ocean City Police Crime Lab and a review of video surveillance of the area, it was determined that the suspect discharged around 10 shots into the air from a moving vehicle. A prior report suggested the vehicle may have been a Chevrolet Equinox, but police have since ruled that out. “It didn’t appear that there was any target. There was no sign of bullet holes or damage, and no one was injured,” Ehrisman said. The case remains open, and police are looking for the suspect or suspects. To report any information, call Ocean Pines Police at 410-641-7747.
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It is a good thing to center yourself emotionally because many decisions are heading your way, Leo. You may find ideas and plans center around domestic issues.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You are inclined to seek some mental stimulation this week, Virgo. Invest in some puzzles or even a recreational pursuit such as an escape room experience.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Take a break from overthinking, Libra. Involve yourself with pleasurable activities that don’t require a lot of forethought. Others can join the fun.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 This is a good week to focus attention on your personal needs, Scorpio. Perhaps you are looking for personal fulfillment. Try volunteer work.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Others may be elusive this week, Sagittarius. Don’t take it as a sign of your relationships being in need of mending. Others are just busy, so enjoy the down time.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 People may demand a little more of your time in the days ahead, Capricorn. If you are not sure you can devote extra effort, tell these people as soon as possible.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Disagreements can arise if others are not reading you well, Aquarius. Focus your efforts on effective communication this week to avoid any confusion.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You don’t need to know every detail of an issue to be able to take a side or a stance, Pisces. Your ability to make choices will improve.
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South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410-2897192, www. captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast and lunch served Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 8 a.m. - noon and dinner and lite fare served Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 5-9 p.m. Featuring seafood, steaks,and poultry. Daily chef specials. Dine in or carry out available. ■ COASTAL SALT 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-973-7258, www.coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy and dine with the beautiful view of the ocean with Reel Eats & High Spirits. Now open Thursday through Sunday, breakfast, lunch and dinner, 8 a.m. until close. Happy Hour, 2-5 p.m. Wonderful starters, soups, salads, lite fare, and entrees. Famous bone-in ribeye, burgers, crab cakes, tacos, thyme roasted chicken and so much more. Dine in or carry out. ■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Soups, salads, crab cakes, hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, scallops, fresh soft crabs, and specialty dishes. Happy hour daily, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. Early bird daily, 4-6 p.m. with special dinner menu. Open Wednesday through Sunday at noon. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Dine in or carry out. ■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR Oceanfront and 17th St. in Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.coralreefrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy our hearty homestyle breakfasts starting
at 6:30 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 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar An Ocean City family tradition since 1980. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Buttermilk pancakes, fresh handmade dough pizza and Italian dinners. We have something for everyone! ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-2890990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar FishTales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ 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 Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 1-8 p.m. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Traditional dining and carry out. Hooper’s Island crab cakes, steamed blue crabs, ultimate seafood feast, fried chicken and more.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Open daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar and lounge. Western Caribbean cuisine with a mix of traditional Eastern Shore favorites. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-5249254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410524-7981, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Online ordering See downtown locations for description. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Open everyday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dine in, pickup, carryout and delivery. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Classic and creative American dishes and cocktails are showcased in a festive, surf-themed setting with weekly specials. Featuring burgers, tacos, prime rib, seafood and more. Closed on Tuesday. Dine-in and curbside pick-up. ■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.to 10 p.m. Restaurant and bar with fresh seafood, small plates, desserts and cocktails. ■ RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 61st Street Bayside/2nd Floor @ Bayview Bar & Grill, Ocean City 443- 664-7043 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bayfront dining with a casual atmosphere. Specializing in burgers, flat breads, crab cakes, shrimp burgers and full dinner specials. Open Friday and Saturday, 4-11 p.m. and Sunday, 1-9 p.m. Happy Hour Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
4-7p.m. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. with Island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel, Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Great ambiance, salads, soups, lite fare, cocktails, drink specials and service. Enjoy chef’s specials, crab cakes, salmon, chicken caprese and shrimp scampi. Friday and Saturday is Prime Rib Dinner for $19.95. Open 7 days a week, 4-10 p.m.
OCEAN PINES ■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar With sweeping views of the 18th hole, the new Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items. Full bar. Open Thursday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | 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 at 11 a.m.
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Calendar Fri., April 23 25TH ANNUAL SPRING DELMARVA BIRDING WEEKEND
Featuring boat trips, paddling treks and expeditions on foot. Visit https://delmarvabirding.com/spring-dbw-april2021/ for more information and to sign up for the Spring Delmarva Birding Weekend field trips.
MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL Ocean City beach, from Third to Seventh streets. Throughout the festival there will be exhibitors and demonstrations including stunt and power kite lessons, Giant kite displays and more. The festival will showcase some of the best kite flyers from around the world. All activities are wind and weather dependent. 410-289-7855, https://kiteloft.com/kite-festival/Maryland-International-Kite-Expo/
HOME, CONDO & OUTDOOR SHOW / ART AND CRAFT FAIR
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST
25TH ANNUAL SPRING DELMARVA BIRDING WEEKEND
Featuring boat trips, paddling treks and expeditions on foot. Visit https://delmarvabirding.com/spring-dbw-april2021/ for more information and to sign up for the Spring Delmarva Birding Weekend field trips.
MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL Ocean City beach, from Third to Seventh streets. Throughout the festival there
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Whaleyville United Methodist Church, 11716 Sheppards Crossing Road, 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Menu includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrapple, scrambled eggs, chipped beef, hash brown potatoes, toast, fruit and assorted beverages. Masks are required. Indoor dining at 50 percent capacity and carry-out. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children.
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Sat., April 24
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Ocean City Presbyterian Church, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Attendees are asked to wear masks and social distance.
CHUCK BERRY: FATHER OF ROCK AND ROLL
Fridays - Columbus Hall, behind St. Luke’s Church, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. Masks are required while moving around inside. 410-524-7994
Baby foxes come out of their den to catch a few rays on a sunny day near Ocean Pines recently.
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will be exhibitors and demonstrations including stunt and power kite lessons, Giant kite displays and more. The festival will showcase some of the best kite flyers from around the world. All activities are wind and weather dependent. 410-289-7855, https://kiteloft.com/kite-festival/Maryland-International-Kite-Expo/
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Exhibitors will showcase ideas on decorating, remodeling, accessorizing, renovating and building homes. The Art and Craft Fair will offer a wide assortments of creative and unique gifts and accessories. There will be free drawings, valuable door prizes, up to $50,000 Temple Bat Yam 50/50 cash raffle drawing and bargains everywhere. Cost is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors 55 and older, $4 for students (14-22) and free to ages 13 and younger, military, police and fire with ID. https://oceanpromotions.info/events/s pring-home-condo
Held via Facebook, 7:00 PM. Frank DeLucco and Harry Burkett discuss the legendary Chuck Berry.
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11238 Adkins Road, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Sponsored by the Stephen Decatur High School’s Key Club.
RUN JUMP THROW EVENT
Worcester County Recreation Center, 6030 Public Landing Road, 10:00 AM 12:00 PM. Students, in second to eighth grade, will have fun with four learning stations: running, long jump, softball throw and speed/agility training. This event is free. Register: runjumpthrow.usatf.org. Myro Small, msmall@marylandscoast.org, 410-6322144, Ext. 2512, http://www.playmarylandscoast.org
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Exhibitors will showcase ideas on decorating, remodeling, accessorizing, renovating and building homes. The Art and Craft Fair will offer a wide assortments of creative and unique gifts and accessories. There will be free drawings, valuable door prizes, up to $50,000 Temple Bat Yam 50/50 cash raffle drawing and bargains everywhere. Cost is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors 55 and older, $4 for students (14-22) and free to ages 13 and younger, military, police and fire with ID. https://oceanpromotions.info/events/s pring-home-condo
TREE SONGS PUPPET SHOW
Meeting via Zoom, 10:30 AM. Jason and his puppet friends take attendees on an interactive, musical adventure. Sing and dance to tree songs, while exploring preschool science. Registration: https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/event s/tree-songs-puppet-show. For children
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First responder killed on scene of fatal Del. accident By Laura Walter Staff Writer Coastal Point (April 23, 2021) The Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company was already on-scene for a vehicle collision when one of their own first-responders was struck and died in a second collision with a SVFC vehicle. “It is with our deepest and sincere regret to announce the untimely passing of Fire Police, Ladies Auxiliary President Laura Madara. Laura was fatally injured while operating on the scene of a vehicle crash this afternoon,” announced SVFC Fire Chief Travis Timmons and President Matt Sliwa. Delaware State Police this week were investigating the fatal pedestrian collision, which occurred around 1 p.m. on April 9. State police reported that a yellow 2006 Ford F-250 Selbyville Fire Police truck was stationary, facing north on Polly Branch Road in the southbound lane, just north of Lighthouse Road (Route 54) at the time of the accident. With its emergency equipment activated, the truck was being used for traffic control while on scene for a separate motor vehicle crash, which had been called in about 15 minutes earlier. As the scene cleared, police said, the Ford pickup truck (operated by a 79-year-old Selbyville man) began to reverse in a southerly direction toward Lighthouse Road. At that time, Madara was standing behind the Ford, and she was subsequently struck. The 56-year-old Selbyville resident was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, where she was pronounced deceased. Polly Branch Road was closed for approximately two hours while the investigation was completed and the roadway was cleared. “We ask that you keep the Madara Family, the Selbyville Fire Company and all of those that loved Laura in your thoughts and prayers. As more information is available, we will share,” Timmons and Sliwa wrote on the Station 88 website. The Selbyville and firefighting community immediately began to overflow with condolences and fond memories. They described Madara as a kind, funny person, who loved her dogs and was truly dedicated to the community. Working primarily for Delaware State Parks, Madara had retired as an
assistant superintendent with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control. She was a site supervisor for Worcester Commission on Aging (WorCOA) and helped at the Ocean City Senior Center. She also helped enhance youth lives though her work with Safe Kids Delaware, the 4H Club, and also as Delaware State Fair culinary judge and CPR instructor. She was a member of the Sussex County and the Delaware State fire police associations. She enjoyed NASCAR and participating in Civil War reenactment. The fire hall hosted a firefighter’s funeral service on April 18, followed by burial at the nearby Red Men’s Cemetery in Selbyville. Arrangements are by Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville. The crash remained under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit mid-week. Anyone with information regarding the collision should contact Cpl/1 Ryan Albert at 302644-5020. Information may also be provided anonymously by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800TIP-3333 or online at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.co m.
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OBITUARIES WAYNE HERBERT CANNON Ocean City Wayne Herbert Cannon, age 72, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Herbert Carl Cannon and Georgia Lee Cannon. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Christie Cannon; and Wayne Cannon children, Amanda R. Paige and her husband. John Kernan. of Baltimore, and Jeffrey R. Cannon of North Beach, Maryland; and two grandchildren, Jameson R. Cannon, and Aubrey N. Dillon. Also surviving is his brother, R. Alan Cannon of Delmar, Maryland; and sister, Susanne C. Tewey and her husband, Frank, of Annapolis; in-laws, Eric and Pamela Lego of Hagerstown, and numerous nephews and one niece. Mr. Cannon received an associate’s degree from the Career Academy of Broadcasting in Washington D.C. He then served as a medic in the Army, stationed in Germany. Upon returning to the states, he moved to Ocean City where he began his career as a broadcaster in a small local radio station, which in time led him to become the “voice” of Ocean City. Known locally as the “Mayor” of West Ocean City, he was the master of ceremonies for the Berlin Christ-
mas parade, Ocean City St. Patrick’s Day parade, Ocean City Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation Penguin Swim, local Epilepsy Telethon, and numerous other local events. He was Ocean City Citizen of the Year in 2004, past president of the Chamber of Commerce, past president of the Ocean City Paramedics Foundation, a member of the Ocean City Lions Club, where he mentored the Leo Club based at Stephen Decatur High School, and member and past trustee of the First Presbyterian Church in Ocean City. It will be hard to fill the shoes of this man who willingly donated so much of his time and energy to the town and surrounding areas that he loved. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. A celebration of life will be announced in the near future.
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KIDS UNITE
Trimper’s Rides, 700 S. Atlantic Ave., 12:00 PM. Join local first responders as they teach kids what to do in emergencies like being lost on vacation or getting caught in a riptide and how to prepare and stay calm. Emergency vehicles will also be available for kids to admire close up. Unlimited ride wristbands will be discounted to $20. Park events are weather-dependent. http://www.trimperrides.com/upcomingevents
SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER
American Legion Post #166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Cost is $8. Dine-in or carryout. Proceeds benefit the three Ocean City Scouts BSA units. Buy tickets and view auction items by visiting www.alpost166.org and click on Spaghetti. Tickets will also be available at the door.
‘WALL THAT HEALS’ CANDLELIGHT CEREMONY
Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines, 11144 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 7:00 PM. Guests may walk along the wall, holding a candle, as volunteers read aloud the name of hometown heroes from Worcester County, as well as from other counties on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia and Sussex County in Delaware. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating. COVID-19 protocols to be followed. The exhibit will be open to the pubic, 24 hours a day, from April 22-25 at 2 p.m. http://www.opvets.org
FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.
Trimper’s Rides, 700 S. Atlantic Ave., 12:00 PM. Join local first responders as they teach kids what to do in emergencies like being lost on vacation or getting caught in a riptide and how to prepare and stay calm. Emergency vehicles will also be available for kids to admire close up. Unlimited ride wristbands will be discounted to $20. Park events are weather-dependent. http://www.trimperrides.com/upcomingevents
HOME, CONDO & OUTDOOR SHOW / ART AND CRAFT FAIR
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Exhibitors will showcase ideas on decorating, remodeling, accessorizing, renovating and building homes. The Art and Craft Fair will offer a wide assortments of creative and unique gifts and accessories. There will be free drawings, valuable door prizes, up to $50,000 Temple Bat Yam 50/50 cash raffle drawing and bargains everywhere. Cost is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors 55 and older, $4 for students (14-22) and free to ages 13 and younger, military, police and fire with ID. https://oceanpromotions.info/events/sp ring-home-condo
Mon., April 26 25TH ANNUAL SPRING DELMARVA BIRDING WEEKEND
Featuring boat trips, paddling treks and expeditions on foot. Visit https://delmarvabirding.com/spring-dbw-april2021/ for more information and to sign up for the Spring Delmarva Birding Weekend field trips.
POEMS OF SPRING
Held via Facebook, 10:30 AM. Join Miss Susan as she shares poems, songs and finger plays of the spring season for 2-5-yearold children. No registration required.
FEMALE VOICES MEET UP
Sun., April 25 25TH ANNUAL SPRING DELMARVA BIRDING WEEKEND
Featuring boat trips, paddling treks and expeditions on foot. Visit https://delmarvabirding.com/spring-dbw-april2021/ for more information and to sign up for the Spring Delmarva Birding Weekend field trips.
Meeting via Zoom, 3:30 PM. Teens register on Beanstack for the Read Woke Challenge at WorcesterLibrary.Beanstack.org. Choose a book from Female Voices to read and discuss at the Zoom Meet Up. Earn badges that give participants a chance to win one of two $500 grand prizes. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL
Ocean City beach, from Third to Seventh streets. Throughout the festival there will be exhibitors and demonstrations including stunt and power kite lessons, Giant kite displays and more. The festival will showcase some of the best kite flyers from around the world. All activities are wind and weather dependent. 410-289-7855, https://kiteloft.com/kite-festival/Maryland-International-Kite-Expo/
KIDS UNITE
Meeting via conference call, 6:00 PM 6:30 . Dial 605-472-5789, wait for voice command, then press 944874. TOPS is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. Berlin group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157
Tues., April 27 KIDS YOGA WITH MINDFUL START
Meeting via Zoom, 10:30 AM. Join the healthy mind-body movement class, that teaches mindfulness, breathing, sharing
and self-regulation. For 3-10 year olds. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.
can practice your moves without being seen. Register: worcesterlibrary.org under events.
PORTRAIT/CARICATURE DRAWING
BIKERS WITHOUT BORDERS BIKE NIGHT
Meeting via Zoom, 8:00 PM. Using simple shapes and line techniques learn the basic steps to draw portraits and exaggerate facial features. No prior drawing experience needed. Attendees will need paper, pencil and eraser. Register: worcesterlibrary.org under events.
Wed., April 28 FIRST STATE DETACHMENT OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MEETING
American Legion Post #166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., 12:00 PM. Any Marines and Navy Corpsman who have served in the Corps, living in Worcester and Sussex counties, are welcome to join the meeting. websergeant@firststatemarines.org, 410-430-7181
MASK LANYARD MEET UP
Meeting via Zoom, 3:30 PM. Go to https://worcesterlibrary.libwizard.com/ f/ProgramToGo to request the Mask Lanyard Kit. Pick it up and join the Zoom to craft a beaded mask lanyard. For ages 10 years and older. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.
FREE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. The goal of the group is to provide participants hope for the future and the skills to help find their way by providing a supportive and sale place, allowing them to share stories confidentially and spend time with others who understand. The group plans to meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
FAIR HOUSING: KNOWING YOUR RIGHTS
Meeting via Zoom, 6:30 PM. The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights discusses the Fair Housing Act which provides protections for all Marylanders. Register: worcesterlibrary.org under events.
Thurs., April 29 PAPER SHREDDING EVENT
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Lower Shore Enterprises, Inc. will be bringing its large paper shredding truck to the OCDC parking lot located at the southeast corner of S. Philadelphia Avenue and Dorchester Street in downtown Ocean City. Only paper products may be brought for shredding. Paper clips and staples are fine. Businesses bringing paper to shred are asked to provide a donation to the Lower Shore Enterprises. There is no charge for this service. Info: 410-289-7739.
ZUMBA FOR ALL LEVELS
Meeting via Zoom, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Join certified Zumba instructor Joyce Landsman for an hour of Zumba. This is a webinar style program, meaning you
Green Turtle West, 9616 Stephen Decatur Hwy, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Meet and greet your local bikers. Come have some great food (for purchase), good times and great fellowship. Learn about the many volunteer activities and charitable organizations the members of Bikers Without Borders Foundation support. Please follow all established guidelines regarding social distancing and the wearing of face coverings. Joe Bauman, bikerswithoutbordersfoundation@gmail.com, 302-841-7696, http://www.facebook.com/bikerswithoutbordersfoundation
VIRTUAL THERAPEUTIC ART WORKSHOP
Self Portraits will be offered to Addiction Recovery Community free of charge, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Participants will create a self-portrait drawing through imagination and pencil-drawn spiral forms as a means of exploration and self-expression. All materials will be provided. Register: https://flowcode.com/p/pbPo9SGa.
ONGOING EVENTS FLAGS FOR HEROES SEEKS SUPPORT
On Armed Forces Day, May 15, through the Fourth of July, a colorful display of flags will fly in Veterans Memorial Park along Route 589 in Ocean Pines. Each flag will honor a local hero. Flag sponsorships are $50. Each flag will include a medallion with the sponsor’s name and the name of their chosen hero. All orders must be received by May 10. Make checks payble to Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation, with “Flags for Heroes” in the memo line. Mail checks to WCVMF, P.O. Box 1576, Ocean Pines, MD 21811. All proceeds benefit student education and outreach projects, community charities and the Rotary Club’s Scholarship fund. There are multiple sponsorship opportunities. For more details, email cliffo917@aol.com.
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Glen Riddle War Admiral, May 7. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with shotgun start at 9 a.m. Cost is $125 per player or $500 per team and includes golf, cart and lunch. All proceeds benefit the Life Crisis Center. Register: https://www.lifecrisiscenter.org/notices/2021-Golf-Tournament.htm or Tina Ciarmoli, 410-749-0632.
14TH ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT SALE
On April 30 and May 1, the Lower Shore Land Trust will host the plant sale. The event will be pre-order only with curbside pickup. There will be more than 75 varieties of native plants, shrubs and trees. Info: www.lowershorelandtrust.org or Taylor Carty, 443-234-5587 or tcarty@lowershorelandtrust.org.
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