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Punkin Chunkin pitched Inlet lot proposed as site for November lord of gourds competition By Josh Davis News Editor (May 3, 2019) Ocean City Council members on Tuesday took the first steps to bring the World Championship Punkin Chunkin event to the resort this November. The event, held during the first full weekend after Halloween in Delaware from 1986 through 2013, has struggled to find a permanent home because of legal issues. Event organizers quarreled in 2011 with a Bridgeville, Delaware landowner who for many years provided a venue for the contest. That suit was later settled out of court. Punkin Chunkin later moved to

SERVING NORTHERN WORCESTER COUNTY the Dover International Speedway, but was again halted after 2016 because of an injury-related lawsuit. Suzanne Dakessian, a television producer associated with the show, was severely injured when one of the launching devices exploded. Reportedly, she and another person were standing in a restricted area at the time. A deal to bring Punkin Chunkin to Ocean City apparently materialized during the last several weeks and was part of Bob Rothermel’s T.E.A.M. Productions Event Enhancements proposal to the City Council during Tuesday’s work session. His suggested 2019 events lineup included two dozen fireworks shows divided between the Talbot Street Beach and Northside Park, an Aug. 24 outdoor concert in conjunction with the Art X festival, and O.C.toberfest happenings, which would include a beach maze on Oct. 19, 20, 27 and 28, and a pet parade and “Great Pumpkin Race.” A surprise addition was the World Championship Punkin Chunkin contest, Nov. 1-3 at the Ocean City Inlet parking lot. According to a brief proposal, the event would inSee PUNKIN Page 78

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Beach ball blistered by paint mix defect New coating to be applied this fall at no cost to city By Josh Davis News Editor (May 3, 2019) The bad news is, the three-year old, million-gallon “beach ball” water tower on First Street and St. Louis Avenue needs a new paint job. The good news? The city doesn’t have to pay for it. Finished in late 2016, the $5 million water tower replaced a pair of 50-yearold towers on Worcester Avenue and 15th Street that held a combined

900,000 gallons. What’s more, the new tower, put up by Chicago Bridge and Iron Constructors, came with a Sherwin-Williams paint job to mimic an enormous beach ball hovering brightly over the main entranceway to the resort. Reportedly, the design cost $10,000 more than the standard blue paint job. Tank painting was finished in September 2016 and included an initial coat of Sherwin-Williams Macropoxy 646, or a coat of white paint that covered the whole tank. Specifications for See FOULED Page 76

Dockless bike ban scoots through first stage By Josh Davis News Editor (May 3, 2019) Measures were taken on Tuesday to ban so-called dockless bicycles and standup electric scooter share programs in the resort. The Ocean City Council, during a

work session on Tuesday, voted to move an ordinance to do so to a first reading, the first step in officially passing the ban. Police Capt. Mike Colbert said questions about dockless bicycles were brought up during a March police commission meeting. Dockless bicycles refer

to a service where bicycles are rented on a short-term basis and then returned to a dock, locking the bikes in place. “There’s a lot of them and we’ve all seen issues with them in other parts of the country. Some municipalities like them – others are having really big

growing pains with them, particularly locally in Baltimore and [Washington], D.C.,” Colbert said. He said the commission voted to seek legal advice on the matter “because of the proliferation of these in the genSee CITY Page 81

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OC events slate largely unchanged By Josh Davis News Editor (May 3, 2019) While the beach and Boardwalk are the resort’s star attractions, many events throughout the summer are used to bolster tourism and give residents some added value for their tax dollars. Special Events Director Frank Miller said a “status quo,” or virtually unchanged, budget this year meant there would be few changes to events produced in-house, although he is trying to make some inroads with a younger demographic. Events run by the town include Springfest in May, Art X in August, Sunfest in September, Winterfest from Thankgiving through New Year’s Day, and the Ocean City Christmas Parade. The city also hosts functions such as Sundaes in the Park, a live concert series featuring build-your-own sundaes, held every Sunday after July 4 and through Labor Day weekend. Miller said this year he hopes to build Art X, a new event at Northside Park showcasing the arts in partnership with the Art League of Ocean City. The event, which debuted last year, replaces and updates the former “Arts Alive” festival. “Art X is a fine art-type event, but it’s a broader kind of artistic expression event and we bring in cinema, live music, and workshops,” Miller

The Art X festival last year debuted in Northside Park, replacing the former “Art’s Alive” event. Special Events Director Frank Miller said Art X has become a priority and aims to both capture the audience of the previous event, and also court a younger demographic. Art X is scheduled to return this year, Aug. 24-25.

said. “We also do a lot more family activities and we bring food onsite.” Attendance during the inaugural event last year was good, but not great, Miller said. “We’re trying to draw in some of the younger, up-and-coming artists that are looking for a break – whether it’s fine art or cinema or music,” he said. “Art X is our big event that we’re starting to really push.” Miller said the three big staples – Springfest, Sunfest and Winterfest – would be virtually unchanged, while

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Convention center funding secured at last By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 3, 2019) Planned expansions at the Ocean City convention center are moving forward at full steam after previously deferred legislation authorizing the Maryland Stadium Authority to issue new bonds totaling $24.5 million was signed by Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday. The approval of SB 177, and cross-filed HB 178, allows the commencement of the third phase of expansions at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center that will consist of a 30,000-square-foot addition to the main exhibit hall to push exhibit space to 90,000 square feet. Convention Center Executive Director Larry Noccolino, while breathing a sigh of relief after funding was approved, prepared to work the phone lines Wednesday to alert existing accounts about the forthcoming additional space. “There’s probably about 20 of our clients that are on a need-to-know basis,” he said. “That does not include the new business we’ve been talking about. These are the existing clients that want to move things around a little bit starting in 2021.” City Engineer Terry McGean, who attended the Tuesday’s signing ceremony in Annapolis with Mayor Rick Meehan, said with the funding approval secured, design work for the third phase of convention center expansions can resume. “We’ve had about a year delay here and we’ve got to get the architect and the

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construction management team back up to speed,” he said. McGean said after finalizing documents with construction management firm Barton Malow and architects Becker Morgan, the project will be put out to bid later this summer. “We look to break ground probably this winter with a 2021 opening date,” he said. The funding request looked to be on track in 2018 after similar legislation, HB 133, was approved by the Appropriations Committee and passed by a 130-3 floor vote in April, but the bill subsequently

failed to leave the Senate Rules Committee. Del. Wayne Hartman (R-38C) said a nearly identical scene transpired this legislative session with state lawmakers waiting until the last day of regular session last month to pass funding allocations. “When the bill was initially slow moving, I spoke to the governor’s chief of staff and was assured the governor supported this,” he said. Brimming with optimism, last August Gov. Larry Hogan, accompanied by Meehan and Maryland Stadium Authority

Executive Director Michael Frenz, held a press conference at the convention center to announce he authorized the Maryland Stadium Authority to pursue funding during the next legislative session in January 2019. “Obviously, the best way to do it is with legislation, but the governor was committed to it, as we all know from his visit to Ocean City last summer,” Hartman said. The legislation signed into law this week requires the resort to contribute $15 million towards construction, with total building costs budgeted not to exceed See OCEAN Page 8

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TAB funding request includes relief for BikeFest organizers By Josh Davis News Editor (May 3, 2019) Despite some trepidation, Ocean City councilmembers on Tuesday approved a $55,000 Tourism Advisory Board funding request presented by Tourism and Marketing Director Donna Abbott. The request, unanimously approved by the tourism board last month, included four items: • $3,000 for a Wheelchair Lacrosse Tournament in conjunction with the 2019 LAX Classic, Aug. 8-11 at Northside Park. • Up to $20,000 for flooring rental for Premiere 1 Events to hold a basketball tournament at the Ocean City Convention Center, June 1-2. • $8,000 for the Kings of the Mat Wrestling Tournament, Nov. 2-3 at the Ocean City Convention Center. • $24,000 to OC Jams to support the 2019 OC BikeFest at the Ocean City inlet According to the meeting packet, OC Jams originally requested $58,000, because a state of emergency declaration last year led to the cancelation of events, and organizers decided to offer 2,500 displaced ticket holders the chance to roll over the value of those tickets for this year’s BikeFest. Because of that, last year’s event resulted in a deficit for OC Jams. Tourism Board Chairman Steve Pastusak said average ticket prices were $65. The BikeFest request was apparently originally $58,000. Councilman Dennis Dare said years ago Kool and the Gang were scheduled to play Springfest, but a storm came through and “practically [tore] the tents down” and canceled the event. He said it hurt to hand over a $24,000 check, but the band ended up coming back later and the lesson learned was, “you buy insurance.” “Maybe that’s the lesson that the BikeFest needs to learn,” he said.

Councilman John Gehrig said the storm last year hurt tourism throughout the city, but partially reimbursing BikeFest organizers was “just in the spirit of doing business.” He broadly praised the event for being well run and comparatively non-disruptive. “It’s a business relationship. We’re partners here [and] it’s a key component to what we do in Ocean City,” he said. Councilwoman Mary Knight said BikeFest patrons each year spend a good deal of money in area restaurants and often tip well. “They’re very, very generous,” she said. “They do a lot of good. A lot of the people belong to other organizations [and do] a lot of charitable work. “I’m one of those people, I put on my leathers and I go down there [to the event] – and I don’t even ride,” Knight added. “I just wanted to mention how beneficial they are, on so many levels.” Councilman Mark Paddack said the events are critical in generating money for small businesses. He said in ranking the various motor events “the nice one is the biker event.” He agreed with Dare that organizers need to get insurance, but added he was open to reimbursing them this year “to help our partner kind of get out of a hole.” Pastusak said the request was a onetime thing. “We felt like this was something that they didn’t see coming,” he said, adding the issue of insurance was brought up during the recent tourism board meeting. “We requested that they needed to look into getting insurance for their event, and they took our advice,” Pastusak said. Abbott later added the issue of insurance could be included in a memorandum of understanding for BikeFest. Councilmembers voted 6-1 to approve the tourism advisory board proposals, with only Dare opposed.

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Ocean City ready to resume project at Convention ctr. Continued from Page 6 $37.5 million. Additionally, annual contributions for the capital improvement construction fund was increased to $100,000 for both entities. After the council approved the third phase of convention center expansions in November 2016, the city passed a bond issue to generate $15 million for the effort. In 2016, the Maryland Stadium Authority produced a feasibility study that found adding 30,000 square feet of exhibit space would result in between $2.6 million and $3.5 million in additional tax revenues for the state, and up to $1 million for Worcester County. SB 177 includes annual bond debt service payments of $1.75 million from fiscal 2022 through fiscal 2039. Noccolino said the next issue is to establish timelines for project completion. “We’ll know more once we commence our meetings with our construction manager and architects,” he said. “Once we figure out what our start dates are going to be, we can figure out, as well, what our end date is going to be.” The convention center was opened in 1970 and initially enlarged in 1996. Since that time, a pair of expansions — creating the Performing Arts Center, renovating the ballroom and replacing an exhibit hall — were completed in 2012 and 2015.

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Worcester highlights Tourism Week By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 3, 2019) Worcester County, which generated more than $1.7 billion in visitor spending during 2017, will mark the U.S. Travel Associations 36th annual National Travel and Tourism Week with a Travel Rally Day celebration on Tuesday. Worcester County Tourism Director Lisa Challenger said in addition to the Worcester County Commissioners issuing a proclamation during its Tuesday meeting, the US 13 North Welcome Center will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Worcester County Tourism operates the Welcome Center on Route 13, roughly four miles south of Pocomoke and just north of the Maryland/Virginia state line. “We never take tourism for granted here even though it is the number two industry in the county,” she said. National Travel and Tourism Week, which runs from May 5 -11, unites industry professionals to highlight the impact travel holds for economic development and tax revenues. During calendar year 2017, tourism supported more than 13,000 jobs in Worcester County, with more than $1.5 billion in visitor spending generated in Ocean City alone, which netted more than $301 million in related tax revenue.

“This is a good reminder for folks to realize how important tourism is to the local economy,” she said. The 2017 Maryland Economic Impact Lisa Challenger Study, which was prepared by Tourism Economics, found the industry accounted for more than 66 percent of countywide labor income and roughly 55 percent of job opportunities. The study also reported the county generated more than $348 million from tourism related tax receipts during 2017, including more than $132 million in federal taxes, more than $215 million in state or local taxes and $16.7 million from room tax revenues. Breaking out resort data, the study reported in 2017 Ocean City tax receipts topped $294 million, including more than $104 million in federal taxes, just over $190 million in state or local taxes and roughly $15.5 million in room taxes. Challenger said every May numerous area entities, such as museums, join with the Tourism Department to celebrate and promote National Travel and Tourism Week. “This year we are involving our Welcome Center,” she said. “We used to do that years ago, but we’re bringing that back.”

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Regardless of the upcoming open house event, Challenger said attracting visitors to the Welcome Center is not a difficult endeavor. “It is one of the more highly visited Welcome Centers in the state,” she said. “For 2018, we had more than a quarter million people come through the door.” Data collection efforts at the Welcome Center are ongoing, Challenger said. “We keep track of top states they come from [and] foreign visitors,” she said. In addition to Maryland and Virginia, the bulk of visitors come from states up and down the East Coast, Challenger said. Besides Canada, Challenger said the most international guests come from Ireland, France, Germany, England, Finland and Australia. “Most people that come through the door want to talk to a live person,” she said. “They don’t necessarily just rely on Google maps or Siri, they like to come in and find out about the area.” Challenger said despite the continued reliance on digital information sources, annual traffic at the Welcome Center continue to trend upwards. “I always thought with more people using smartphones we would see less visitors coming in, but totally the opposite, we are seeing our visitation grow all the time,” she said.

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Continued from Page 5 events” in terms of what it will or will not host. “Those are events that any normal producer wouldn’t produce, because there’s no money attached to it,” he said. “Those [free] events really are designed to add an extra aspect for our residents and our tourist patrons, without the town having any direct benefit. “There’s residual benefits in terms of making [the town] a better place to visit and making it a better place to live,” he added. Springfest, Sunfest and Winterfest have revenue components, but also would be cost-prohibitive for outside vendors to operate, according to Miller. For example, he said the layout of Sunfest – essentially a series of large tents that blanket the Ocean City Inlet – is incredibly labor intensive to set up and tear down. “As a town, we can rely on existing resources in the form of the public works/maintenance department and the parks division to help get things set up,” he said. “For the most part, they’re normal working hours, so we don’t really see that much of an escalation in cost per staff that’s assigned to the event, versus someone who would come in from the outside and they would have all that cost attached to their budget. “Those types of events are costprohibitive to produce, but we continue to sustain those and produce those because they are such a high value to the town,” Miller added. In addition to city-sponsored events, Miller said the resort relies on those run by private producers. “We are always looking for other events,” Miller said. “I have file full of events that we could produce as a town but, the reality is, with a lot of those we’d rather see a private event producer come in [and] help nature them in Ocean City.” That approach – putting as much of the work on outside groups as possible – also helps to not overburden municipal workers. “Every time we take a public works/maintenance employee or a parks division employee or a police officer or beach patrol away from their normal daily responsibility, it taxes that department,” Miller said. “A lot of these events have been happening for decades, so they know to expect that, they know what needs to be done and they plan for it as part of their normal tasks each year. “But, on the private events side, there’s definitely been a recognition of the cost associated with bringing private events in, more than there has been in the past,” he added. Miller said private event applications have become much more com-

plicated, doubling in size and now requiring cost tables for resort government services. “The effort to do that, five years ago, was to decrease the amount of equipment and labor being used by private event promoters. We’d rather have them be more independent and come in as a complete package to the town, where they are self sustaining and they don’t have to rely on our assets,” he said. “And that has helped … but events are a big deal and, being a tourist-driven town, we always have demand … 95 percent of our events continue annually and we always have these new events coming in that are interested in talking to us,” Miller added. Tracking just how much city events cost is difficult because of the way the ;pca; government budgets. According to Budget Director Jennie Knapp, “Full-time positions are fully funded, while part-time and overtime are funded based on demonstrated need and prior year history. We track salaries and overtime by project code, but I do not specifically budget for [events].” Knapp added the city specifically funds Springfest, Sunfest, Winterfest, Sundaes in the Park, Art X and Octoberfest, and has a memorandum of understanding with the annual OC Air Show. It’s also hard to track the economic impact events have on the resort, because much of financial benefit is indirect in the form of room and dining taxes, and paid parking revenue. Miller said there are also “feel good” events run by nonprofits, in which town officials consider the value of simply “being a good neighbor.” “Usually, those are pretty low impact when it comes to cost back to the town,” he said. “The recent Boardwalking for Pets [benefiting the Worcester County Humane Society] is a perfect example.” Events the city tries to avoid are those that have a high cost to run, but little return. “Things like the Air Show and Cruisin’, they have a high [positive] impact to the town, so there’s a high lodging component, there’s a high dining tax component … and, of course, the impact on local businesses is pretty large,” Miller said. Both events also have a relatively high toll on municipal services, and Miller added there are obviously some issues with an “ancillary crowd” attached to Cruisin’. “That’s become an issue, and I think the police department and the mayor’s motor event task force are dealing with that actively and proactively,” he said. “We know where there are issues we want to mitigate, See LOYALTY Page 11

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Worcester County aids Rural Legacy reaching 100K acres By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 3, 2019) Two decades after being launched, Maryland’s Rural Legacy Program reached a milestone last month with conservation efforts now topping more than 100,000 acres statewide protected from future development. The Rural Legacy Program, which is administered by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, provides money to buy permanent conservation easements for property within a designated Rural Legacy Area. The program, which acquired its first conservation easement in fiscal year 1998, is designed to protect natural resources and interdependent industries, such as agriculture and forestry. In April, the Board of Public Works approved the latest round of conservation easements under the Rural Legacy Program, totaling 795 acres, which pushed the land tally into six-figure territory. Natural Resources Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio said in a statement the program has now exceeded 100,000 acres of rural land preserved since its inception. “We have successfully worked with local partners, farmers and other landowners to conserve and maintain the rural character of our state for future generations,” she said DNR Easement Administrator Katrina Tucker said the recent round of conservation easements included a nearly 80-acre tract located about five miles south of Snow Hill. “One of them was the Hauck prop-

erty, which is within the Coastal Bays Rural Legacy Area in Worcester County,” she said. Tucker said with the addition of the 78.43-acre Hauck property, the Rural Legacy Program has now preserved more than 10,000 acres in Worcester County. “Acquisition of this conservation easement will protect productive cropland that contributes to the local agricultural economy, as well as 2,700 linear feet of woodlands adjacent to Spring Hill Branch,” she said. “These conserved acres remain in private ownership and remain working farms and forests with environmental protections.” Worcester County contains a pair of Rural Legacy Areas, Coastal Bays, which encompasses 45,945 acres, and Dividing Creek that is comprised of 55,527 acres split between Worcester and Somerset Counties, Tucker said. “The permanent conservation easements that the Rural Legacy Program acquires from willing sellers extinguish development rights and require best management practices,” she said. Tucker said along with comparable land preservation programs, such as the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation and the Maryland Environmental Trust, along with other statewide conservation efforts, the Rural Legacy Program has been impactful in Worcester County. “Half of the acreage in the Dividing Creek RLA … has already been preserved and almost 38 percent of the Coastal Bays RLA is protected,” she said.

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Miller: events help foster loyalty Continued from Page 10 and those types of events we still want to keep because of their positive impacts they bring.” Asked what kind of feedback residents tourists offer on events, Miller replied, “All you’ve got to do is try and take one away.” “Cruisin’ is a good example,” he said. “When there was a lot of conversation happening back in 2017 on Cruising, there was a lot of comments, whether on social media or direct phone calls, to City Hall administration. “There were a lot of people voicing their concern, saying things like, ‘I’ve been coming to Ocean City for years. Cruising brought me here. I now have a condo here.’ You hear that type of thing, so you know there’s a positive impact coming from the event itself,” Miller continued. “And there’s a lot of loyalty to the town because of the events.”

Miller remembers, when he first took the job, Mayor Rick Meehan telling him the foremost Ocean City attractions would always be the ocean, the beach and the Boardwalk. “They’re always going to be here and they’re always going to be attractions – the events are over and above that,” Miller said. As for the future, he said, what the mayor and City Council are debating now is how much should be spent each year to support events. “It really is up to the mayor and City Council to formally go through a planning process and review where we’re at as a town and where they’d like to see us go over the next several years. If you talk to the city manager, his mind is already working on that,” he said. “Bottom line, we’re at sort of a ‘steady as she goes’ mode this year. I think that’s probably the best way to put it,” Miller added.

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The Flamingo Motel on Baltimore Avenue between 30th and 31st streets has been divided and sold to two separate parties, according to realtor Ken Church. The old motel building, constructed in 1962, will be renamed “The Simple Life Motel,” while the two newer towers will retain the original name.

Iconic Flamingo Motel sold to two different local buyers By Josh Davis News Editor (May 3, 2019) The Flamingo Motel, one of the older family run establishments in Ocean City, has been divided into two separate compounds and sold to two parties, according to Realtor Ken Church of Coldwell Banker and Bud Church Realty Inc. The Brous family had owned the 112room, 51,260-square foot motel complex for more than 50 years. Church said a local group recently contacted Joel Brous about buying just the older section, referred to as “the motel building” that was built in 1962 by Hugh Wilde. “They’ve sold and settled that … for $2.6 million,” Church said. “When the 32 rooms sold, that left the Brous family with the other two buildings” referred to as Tower 1 and Tower 2. Tower 1 was built in 1977 and includes 40 rooms and an outdoor pool, and Tower 2 was built in 1996 and has 40 rooms and an indoor pool. “[The family] had planned to run it as normal for the summer and then, just about a month ago, we had a local person contact us about buying Tower 1 and Tower 2 … and they are under contract

… [and] are due to settle at the end of May,” Church said. Church said the buyer has introduced himself to hotel employees and things are “rolling along fine.” “There’s a financing contingency, but it looks like everything is going to go [forward] and the Flamingo will be sold,” he said. According to Church, the sale of Tower 1 and Tower 2 includes the Flamingo Motel name, which will remain in use. He could not yet disclose the purchase price. The original building will be renamed “The Simple Life Motel.” Both are expected to be up and running this summer. “The Brous family, they’ve owned [The Flamingo Motel] for 56 years. Mr. (George) Brous passed away in 1978 and Mrs. (Rose) Brous passed away a couple years ago (2015). Joel has run it with his mother for the last 20 years and they’re just looking to go a different route,” Church said. “They’re going to stay in the area. They’re an extremely nice family and they’re just going to go in a different route right now,” he continued. “But, everything is going to remain exactly the same on Tower 1 and Tower 2.”

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i.g. Burton talks expansion blueprints for Berlin location By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (May 3, 2019) Start your engines: Berlin has a new car dealership, and its ownership has plans to revamp it. The multi-dealership company i.g. Burton, based in Milford, Delaware, celebrated its acquisition of the former Barrett family business last summer with a reception last Charles Burton Wednesday, during which company president Charles Burton outlined plans for the expansion of the Old Ocean City Boulevard properties. The company also operates dealerships in Milford, Lewes, Smyrna and Seaford, Delaware. “We’re going to be making a significant investment in Berlin, and we feel the people in the town are great and deserve such an investment,” Burton said Monday. “They’re nice people. They’re good people, and we really like the community, we really do. We think it’s a good market and we’re happy to be in it.” Pete Renzi, director of operations at i.g. Burton, said the exact figures are unclear, but “it’s a considerable expense.” He estimated that the work at the Chrysler dealership would cost roughly $1.5 million, and the Chevrolet project

would be “somewhere in the neighborhood of about $5 million.” Renzi said the expansion comes in two parts: one shop at a time. The Chrysler Dodge Pete Renzi Ram Jeep shop is expected to increase by approximately 8,000 square feet to include a shop with eight work stalls and a drive-thru. Renzi added these plans come as “part of [Chrysler Fiat America’s] millennium branding image for facilities.” Across the street, the retailer has plans to demolish the current structure and rebuild the dealership. Renzi also said the company hopes to annex the property into the Town of Berlin. Mayor Gee Williams said he’s looking forward to having i.g. Burton in Berlin. “I think their plans are very much in character with what I hoped for … when we extended the sewer along old Ocean City Boulevard,” Williams said. “I think that they have a reputation for doing things right … and we welcome the improvements and the upgrades that they’re doing.” Bids for the Chrysler project are due Friday, according to Renzi, who said he’d like to begin construction by June and finish by the end of the year. Renzi said the Chevrolet shop’s annexation takes about three months. He

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Lawn care tweaks could better health of bays By Josh Davis Associate Editor (May 3, 2019) An unusual “Mahogany Tide” is affecting Worcester County’s coastal bays and some experts say changes to the average person’s lawn care routine could help to stem the occurrences. According to a March 19 post from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, coastal bay areas experienced an unusual bloom of the microscopic algae Prorocentrum minimum last winter. Large algae blooms, or rapid increases or accumulation in the population of algae, occur when cell counts exceed 3,000 cells per milliliter and can give the water a reddish-brown coffee color. Harmful Mahogany Tides of more than 10,000 cells per milliliter “are typically observed during May in the Chesa-

peake Bay and April to June in the Maryland coastal bays,” according to the department of natural resources. “Bloom levels have previously been observed during the winter when unseasonably warm weather occurs, but not like the scale and duration of the bloom this winter,” a department statement said. “Potential harmful effects include decreasing light to bay grasses, as well as contributing to the dead zone when the large bloom of algae dies and decays. This can lead to fish and shellfish kills.” The species is not known to produce toxins in harmful to humans. Elevated levels were observed in November and December in the Isle of Wight and Assawoman bays, and the blooms were reportedly caused by “record setting rainfall last year, along with elevated winter water temperatures in November and December.”

The overabundance of algae died in January and February, leading to large accumulations of sea foam in some areas. According to the department of natural resources, “sea foam is a natural occurrence when there is a large amount of organic material from decaying algal blooms in sea waters that are then agitated by wind and waves.” Samples collected by the Maryland Department of the Environment in February, along with other samples collected by the Assateague Coast Keeper in March and analyzed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources last month, “indicate Mahogany Tide concentrations are on the rise with the warmer weather.” Assateague Coastal Trust Executive Director Kathy Phillips said she received reports late last year of “a really mucky foam” being pushed up into certain

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 3, 2019) Coastal Recreational Fisheries members posed questions and raised concerns with Maryland Department of Natural Resources officials about depleted fish species stocks, the Marine Recreational Information Program, crab pot marker visibility and opposition to offshore energy development during a meeting at the White Marlin Club in West Ocean City on Friday. One problem anglers have with the information program is how to produce more accurate assessments of the annual fishing harvest and catch-and-release totals. While no immediate answers appear to be available, members discussed improving techniques to generate better numbers. In 2006, the National Marine Fisheries Service established the Marine

falls under the purview of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and other related agencies continue to examine alternative approaches to estimate recreational catch totals. “This is kind of the best system we’ve got right now,” he said. In terms of summer flounder and striped bass stock assessments, Buddy Seigel, Ocean Pines Anglers Club and Maryland Saltwater Sports Fishing Association member, said MRIP relies too heavily on scientifically calculated formulas. “We are saddled with scientists who produce formulas that … only the scientists review, so scientifically their numbers are wonderful,” he said. “The reality is they’re way out in left field [and] in fact … not even in the ball park.” Capt. Monty Hawkins, who runs the West Ocean City party boat MornSee LOWER Page 18

‘Mahogany Tide’ strikes local bays Continued from Page 14 similar substance plaguing some Montego Bay residents. Phillips said she tested the water in that area last week and found nothing out of the ordinary. She said the Mahogany Tide has been seen in the areas of Heron Creek, Manklin Creek, Turville Creek, Greys Creek, and along the St. Martin River. “We’re also seeing it in the canals in Ocean Pines and Ocean City,” she added. Phillips said high nutrient levels, including an overabundance of phosphorus and nitrogen, could cause a Mahogany Tide. Other factors include higher-than-usual water temperatures and certain weather conditions. She said one of the easier ways to reduce nutrient runoff into local waterways is to use alternatives to traditional lawn fertilizers. “Even if you’re not waterfront, don’t fertilize if there’s rain in the forecast,” Phillips said. “Some of that fertilizer is going to wash off in a heavy rain and it’s going to get into the ditches, it’s going to get into the canals, and eventually it’s

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Continued from Page 16 ingstar, suggested differentiating between hire and not-for-hire vessels to track catch percentages. “We don’t have the solution now, but we know this is extremely important,” Luisi said. “There’s no silver bullet to address this.” Lowered Fish Stocks Blazer said members have raised concerns over seemingly decreased stocks of fish species such as Atlantic croakers, bluefish, striped bass, inshore tog and Atlantic mackerel. “We don’t have a good answer [and] if we did, we would be working more diligently to try to bring some of these stocks back,” he said. The health of fish stocks is dependent on factors such as food sources, along with ocean and estuary conditions, Blazer said. “All of these species go through cycles,” he said. “You can’t have everything in the ocean at the highest level possible.” Luisi said fish migration patterns have altered noticeably over the last decade. “Something’s different out there and the species are reacting to those changes,” he said. In terms of the Chesapeake Bay, Blazer said fish species like striped bass are often frequenting different locales in summer months.

“Some of our scientists and our resource assessment service are looking at water quality and habitat parameters,” he said. “We only go out three miles (in the ocean) as the state, so the feds are doing a lot of that.” Blazer said scientists are testing a number of hypothesis surrounding water temperatures or oxygen levels. “Maybe we can get them to look at some of the water quality parameters and compare that with some of the fishery independent surveys that we have,” he said. “Especially with striped bass movements, and changes over the last couple of years in the bay, we’re starting to take a look at some of that stuff.” Luisi said extensive work is being undertaken to comprehend the redistribution of fish species in the Atlantic region. “The region is experiencing these changes at a higher rate than anywhere else in the world due to the effects of the conditions of the ocean changes,” he said. “That’s the reaction of those stocks to quality changes where we are.” Over the last decade, wintertime tagging studies for striped bass, which had involved a trawl survey within two miles offshore, have continued shifting northeast, Luisi said. “They’re now having to travel 20-30 miles offshore and there’s more off of the southern portions of New Jersey rather than one and a half miles offshore in See FISHERIES Page 21

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In addition to expanded capacity for weddings or baptisms and improved handicap access to the facility, the upgrades will include a reflection garden, Esposito said. “There will a nice garden right in the front that will be visible from the street,” he said. “Hopefully it will provide an opportunity for people to enjoy themselves [and] to be more peaceful.” Just before she plunged a ceremonial shovel into the ground, Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) spoke of her deep roots with the church. “Our family has ben a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea parish since I was in fifth grade, so we’re not going to go into how many years that might be,” she said. Carozza said the landmark church, which was originally built to provide worship services for guests at the old Atlantic Hotel, has often been credited with providing safe harbor from Mother Nature’s wrath. “Many of us truly believe that it is our St. Mary Star of the Sea that’s protected Ocean City from hurricanes and storms over the years,” she said. Noting the substantial investment involved, Carozza said the project exemplifies the unity between parishioners and the larger community. “It’s been such an anchor to downtown Ocean City and now, as we move forward, we know that this will con-

tinue in the future,” she said. Mayor Rick Meehan noted the longstanding and the continuing importance of St. Mary Star of the Sea to the resort. “I can’t wait for the doors to open,” he said. Lending guidance to develop the site plans was Ocean City Development Corporation Executive Director Glenn Irwin, who worked with Harry How III, MAD Design Group president, to create an architectural rendering that reflected historic structural features. Targeted for completion by late July, fundraising efforts for the project, albeit already off to a healthy start, are being launched this week. Esposito said an anonymous donor has pledged an initial $300,000 to match money raised from individual donors. “It’s amazing, but that reflects the fact that people are really devoted to this building,” he said. “I felt humbled by the dedication and love that a lot of people have for this project.” When the “Expanding Our Home,” project is concluded, Esposito said residents and visitors will be assured of retaining the aesthetics of the 140-plus year-old building that is imbued with resort history. “That’s the point of the whole building,” he said. “We are part of Ocean City and Ocean City is part of us.”

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New this year, the Ocean City Police Department will feature a K-9 and mounted patrol demonstration located east of the entertainment pavilion. “Sunfest in 2018 was our first year that we did an Ocean City Police Department K-9 demonstration [and] that went over so well that for Springfest 2019, we decided to bring that back and we’re going to run that all four days,” Miller said. Arts and crafts vendors will sell candles, photography, fine and glass art, jewelry, decorative items, accessories, wind chimes, bird houses, furniture, pottery and other individually-crafted merchandise. “The vendors may change up so you’ll see some new vendors here and there,” Miller said. “You’ll see your favorite vendors as well … whether it’s on the food side or the arts and crafts side or the commercial vendor side.” The venue will provide a full menu such as crepes, pit beef, ham, turkey, bacon-wrapped corn dogs, pizza, funnel cakes and deep-fried candy and Oreos. Dozens of free musical performances will be taking place all weekend

from country to rock, reggae and tribute bands. While at Springfest, check out the official event merchandise tent just inside the main entrance. For more information, visit www.ococean.com/springfest or call 800-626-2326. There will be limited to no parking during the festival at the inlet parking lot. Guests are recommended to park their vehicles for free at the Public Safety Building on 65th Street, Northside Park on 125th Street or the Municipal Lot on 100th Street and take the bus to Springfest. Bus fare costs $3 for the whole day. Parking is free at the convention center south lot on 40th Street. Shuttles depart the lot every 30 minutes from 9 a.m. until 30 minutes following the end of the evening’s last concert, Friday through Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The cost is $3. Festival goers can ride the Boardwalk tram directly to the Springfest grounds for $4 per person one-way. The tram runs from 10 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

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Hundreds of arts and crafts vendors slated for Springfest Continued from Page 25 years ago and we decided we wanted to try it with the business,” Lauren Pinder said. Pinder and her husband, of Caroline County, are the Eastern Shore distributors for Mick’s Gourmet Soups and Gifts, a Waldorf-based gourmet seafood soup company that offers lobster bisque, cream of crab and clam chowder soups. “So many people come from all over to enjoy all of the crafts and art and the food,” Pinder said. “It’s just a really good, fun time for family, and a lot of people come.”

More than 30 food vendors will sell a variety of dishes, ranging from hot dogs to fried Oreos and crab cakes at Springfest, at the inlet parking lot this weekend.

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Set up in the Gourmet Foodies tent near the outdoor stage, Mick’s Gourmet Soups offers free samples before people make a purchase. “I invite as many people [as possible] to come and sample the soups, because that’s what we offer; free samples of all the soups,” Pinder said. “They can try it before they buy it. That is a really fabulous thing to be able to do before they purchase, to try the different ones and then they can pick what they’d like to have.” Teal Treasures will debut at Springfest this year, offering apparel for what owner Audrey Kromel calls “motorcycle boutique.” “I usually come down to Hooper’s [Crab House] in the spring for Bike Week [but] West Ocean City is adding a Starbucks in the spot we See VENDORS Page 27

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Vendors travel from all over U.S. to take part in festival Continued from Page 26 were in and several other stores so they canceled,” Kromel said. “I love Ocean City. It’s our favorite place to come and I had known about Springfest and I thought we would try that this year to see how it goes.” Kromel traveled from Greenburg, Pennsylvania, bringing motorcycle apparel for men and women, jewelry, handbags, headbands and other handcrafted items for the event. “I hope that there is an interest in what we have,” Kromel said. “I’m hoping for good weather and a good turnout.” Vendors travel from all over the United States to participate in Springfest. “The vendors may change up so you’ll see some new vendors here and there,” Miller said. “You’ll see your favorite vendors as well … whether it’s on the food side or the arts and crafts side or the commercial vendor side.” Also new to Springfest this year is Kelley Bowers, of New Jersey, who creates angel wings. “I hand sculpt angel wings and

from there I paint them and put inspirational messages down the center,” Bowers said. “Sometimes it’s a name or a memorial, but they are super inspirational. I love what I do.” Bowers first heard about Springfest while selling her crafts at another show. “One of my co-workers that I go to Sugarloaf [a festival in Gaithersburg, Maryland] with, she told me about Springfest and she’s been doing it for 20 years,” Bowers said. “You meet people throughout these circuits and then you talk about other shows. I applied last year.” In addition to angel wings hand carved out of wood and canvas, Bowers also sells angel-themed apparel including sweatshirts, hats and pendants, and jewelry. “There is something that will resonate with you,” Bowers said. “It’s more about finding your inner peace and your happy place. There is an angel out there for everyone. Come in and just be inspired.” For more information, visit www.ococean.com/springfest.

Live music also big part of annual Springfest festivities By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (May 3, 2019) Live music, including country, rock and reggae, will be performed on two stages this weekend during the 29th annual Springfest celebration. The festival kicked off yesterday, Thursday, and will feature local and regional performers as well as national acts beginning at 10:15 a.m. every day through Sunday. All performances are free to the public except the two headlining acts. Country music singer LeAnn Rimes will play tonight, Friday, beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets to the show are sold out.

Rimes rose to stardom at age 13 in 1996, following the release of her version of the Bill Mack song “Blue.” Rimes has won many awards, including two Grammys, three ACMs, a CMA, 12 Billboard Music Awards, and one American Music Award. She has released 10 studio albums, three compilation albums and two greatest hits albums. Over 40 singles have landed on American and international charts since 1996. Rimes has sold over 37 million records worldwide, with 20.8 million album sales in the United States. Her hit song “How Do I Live” was ranked as the See THREE Page 28

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Three days of live music scheduled Continued from Page 27 most successful song of the 1990s by Billboard magazine. Saturday’s headline act, Night Ranger, will feature guests, The Reagan Years, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35. Night Ranger is an American rock band from San Francisco formed in 1979. The band gained popularity during the 1980s with a series of albums and singles. The group’s first five albums sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. The group has sold 17 million albums See COUNTRY Page 29

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Over 137,000 people enjoy free live music during the 28th annual Springfest last year.

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Country, rock and reggae slated Continued from Page 28 overall. The quintet is best known for the power ballad “Sister Christian,” which peaked at No. 5 in June 1984. Opening for the Night Ranger is The Reagan Years, an East Coast cover group. “Reagan Years has a lot of great 1980 songs and they do a fabulous job with it,” Frank Miller, Special Events superintendent for the Town of Ocean City, said. “They’re the opening band for Night Ranger and of course, Night Ranger is going to play their hits as well. It’ll be a good night.” Founded in 1996, The Reagan Years will perform some of the greatest hits of the 1980s. In August 2012, the band was featured on FOX 5 Morning Show in Washington D.C. The band covers groups such as Bon Jovi, Madonna, Devo, Joan Jett, Def

Leppard, Duran Duran, Billy Idol, Journey, Modern English, Guns ‘N Roses, AHa and ZZ-Top, Hall & Oates, Men At Work, INXS and Huey Lewis. On Sunday, a Baltimore choir performance by the Cardinal Sheehan School will take place at 1:30 p.m. The school choir went viral after performing at a Baltimore Ravens game last year. Rivers and Rhodes, Blind Wind, Island Fusion, Rick K & The ALLNIGHTERS and 9 Mile Roots are just a few of the bands that will perform free shows this weekend. Front Page News will close out Springfest on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Springfest is open today and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.ococean.com/springfest or call 800-626-2326. A harp seal named “Sally Ride” returns to the ocean near 40th Street last Thursday after months of rehabilitation at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. MORGAN PILZ/OCEAN CITY TODAY

Seal ‘Sally Ride’ returns to sea By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (May 3, 2019) A rehabilitated wild harp seal nicknamed “Sally Ride,” was released by the National Aquarium in Baltimore back into the ocean last Thursday at 40th Street in Ocean City. Sally Ride, who was named after the first female scientist to travel into space, was discovered in Rehoboth, Delaware, on Valentine’s Day. She had seal lice and suffered from mild dehydration and some respiratory issues. The harp seal was also very underweight. “She was originally reported in New Jersey at the end of January,” Margot Madden, National Aquarium rehabilitation biologist, said. “She disappeared and [reemerged] in Delaware on Valentine’s Day. They watched her for a day and she declined over the 24-hour period and our colleagues at Delaware collected her and then she came in and started her rehab on Feb. 15.” The Rehoboth Beach Police called in the MERR Institute – located in Lewes, Delaware – an organization which rescues injured and misplaced marine animals, to collect her. “She was a little unusual because she kept rolling on her back and doing some strange movements and I thought, ‘This is not normal seal behavior,’” Suzanne Thurman, executive director for the MERR Institute, said. “We did a quick assessment of her overall condition and transported her to the National Aquarium.” While the MERR Institute can provide basic analysis and first response, it cannot offer all the treatments the animal could require, which is why Sally was taken to Baltimore.

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“We only can do first response and the initial care, so we’re always so grateful that the National Aquarium, when they have a spot open, can take them and get them back to healthy conditions,” Thurman said. The National Aquarium ran further tests on the seal, and named her following its 2018-2019 naming theme for rescue seals – influential scientists. During her stay, Sally doubled her weight, received treatment, IV fluids, anti-inflammatory medications and oral antibiotics to help her heal. Sally made a full recovery within a matter of months. The National Aquarium made sure to avoid domesticating her, Madden said. “We like to keep them wild, so she maintained her wild behavior,” Madden said. Madden also warned about the dangers of approaching a wild seal on the beach. Not only could the encounter be dangerous for the person and seal involved, it is also illegal. “A lot of people don’t realize these seals are federally protected by the Marine Mammals Protection Act of 1972, which means it is not legal to approach them, touch them, harass them or feed them,” Madden said. “They are also mammals like us and they carry diseases that we could get and vice versa. We can give them [diseases] as well. Even dogs on the beaches are a posed risk. We’re guests in their home at the beach and we need to respect that.” If a seal or other marine animals are located on the beach, beachgoers are advised to avoid approaching the animal and contacting the near beach patrol employee.

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The crew from Pickles Pub, Colin Topping, left, and Justin Acita, pull a three-peat with “The Reaper,” which took home spiciest honors yet again during the annual Bloody Mary Contest on Sunday at Seacrets on 49th Street.

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Representing Ocean 13 Beachfront Bistro & Bar, from left, are Sam Glaeser, Rumina Racheva, Jamie Stewart and Nick Sikora during the 13th annual Best Bloody Mary Contest on Sunday at Seacrets on 49th Street.

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Ocean City residents Mamie and Mike Parker are on hand to support the annual Relay for Life benefit on Sunday at BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street.

West Ocean City residents Earl Gress, Judy Botts, center, and Barbara Gress smile as they enjoy a cocktail last Thursday during the season-opening party at Macky's Bayside Bar and Grill on 54th Street in Ocean City.

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Seacrets Distilling Company crew members Taylor Bahoric, left, and Ashlee Whitlock represent the home team during the 13th annual Bloody Mary Contest on Sunday.

Perennial survivor Billy Carder was accompanied by his wife, business partner and caregiver, Maddy, for a raucous set of rock and blues jams with the couples long-serving musical unit, Teenage Rust and the Fabulous Rustettes, during the 18th annual Relay for Life cancer benefit at BJ’s on the Water, Sunday.

North Worcester County Relay for Life representatives Dawn Hodge, left, and Jean “Bean” Keagle promote an upcoming event on Saturday, May 11 at Frontier Town Campground during the 18th annual Relay for Life benefit at BJ’s on the Water on Sunday.

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Jimmy Charles to open for Travis Tritt at casino, May 10

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 3, 2019) Ocean City native and country music artist Jimmy Charles will open for the legendary Travis Tritt on Friday, May 10, at Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin. “Travis was an idol of mine growing up. I love his music and I have been singing his songs for years,” Charles said. “This is certainly a dream come true to open for someone I’ve looked up to for so long and in front of the hometown, nonetheless. I cannot wait.” Charles, who is a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin, loves Tritt’s soulfulness and southern rock country roots. “I find a little bit of Travis in my own music,” he said. Charles will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. The Scooter Brown Band will follow. Tritt will headline the show and go on around 8 p.m. VIP tickets cost $60. General admission ticket are $45. To purchase tickets, visit www.universe.com and search “Travis Tritt.” This is the first time Charles will be opening for Tritt. He has opened for performers including Josh Turner, Merle Haggard, Montgomery Gentry,

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Kip Moore and Kacey Musgraves. Charles, an “American Idol” alum and spokesperson for Zero – an organization raising awareness about prostate cancer – released a new country EP, “Hard Way to Go,” in December, which received rave reviews. A national spokesman for Zero – The End of Prostate Cancer – since 2014, Charles was named Outstanding Young Tennessean in 2017 for his work and was nominated for the Ten Outstanding Young Americans honor in 2018. He launched the #IAmNotAlone Challenge and nonprofit organization, which focuses on the strength and wellbeing of all cancer survivors, last AuSee CHARLES Page 32

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Buckingham teacher to hold cancer research fundraiser

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April Eichelberger, 43, poses for a photo with her family, from left, Cassidy, Jeff, Collin and Jeffrey. April was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in April 2018, and is now in remission.

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (May 3, 2019) After all the support she received while battling nonHodgkin’s lymphoma, April Eichelberger wanted to give back. She will co-host a fundraiser this Friday at Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon on 28th Street in Ocean City, beginning at 8 p.m. Eichelberger was first diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in April 2018. The second grade teacher at Buckingham Elementary School is now in remission, and she hopes the event will serve as a reminder of her courageous battle and help others in their fight with the disease. “It’s because of the research that they’re doing that myself and other people in my position have a chance,” Eichelberger said. Eichelberger said a portion of food and drink sales would benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, which is dedicated to finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s Disease and myeloma. The organization also works to “improve the quality of life of patients and their families.” Prior to her diagnosis, Eichelberger began experiencing skin rashes, allergies and felt tired. She later found out they “were precursors to non-Hodgkin’s lym-

phoma,” she said. She started exercising more as a way to get healthier and even participated in the St. Patrick’s Day 5K race last year. In the days leading up to her diagnosis, she said she often “had to sit down to teach” because she was tired. Eichelberger reflected on the day she, her husband and son were driving to his lacrosse game. “I had pain down my arm, in my chest, trouble breathing, I was hot, nauSee EICHELBERGER Page 33

Charles excited to open for Tritt Continued from Page 31 gust. Charles will also be performing at Cancun Cantina in Baltimore on Friday, May 24, Trader Lees in West Ocean City on May 25, Castaways RV Resort in Berlin on May 26, and Hammerheads Dockside in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on Memorial Day. For more information about Charles, visit his official website at www.jimmycharlesmusic.com or check out his Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.

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Eichelberger battles, beats non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Continued from Page 32 seous and in tears,” Eichelberger said in her fundraising post. “I told my husband, Jeff, I thought I was having a heart attack and he took me straight to the closet hospital, Beebe Healthcare in Delaware.” A doctor told Eichelberger she had a 10-centimeter mass on her heart. Eichelberger said she started RCHOP, a standard of care and was treated in Baltimore with six rounds of chemotherapy between May 8 and Aug. 21, 2018. During her health journey, Eichelberger said faith and religion was paramount. “We have prayed throughout the entire process,” she said. She learned she was in remission in September 2018, and “everything seemed fine.” A few months later, in December, she said she had a pet scan that “lit up,” and there was “99 percent certainty [that] it was back.” This prompted doctors to do a biopsy, which Eichelberger said came back inconclusive. She then had a second biopsy done, and she said her doctors told her, “‘OK you’re in the 1 percent. It’s not there. We can’t explain it, but it’s not there.’” She was overjoyed. “I feel like it’s a blessing, and I’m just

grateful, and we’ll call it a miracle, and I’m totally fine with that,” Eichelberger said. Eichelberger, 43, said she is grateful for the work being done to treat the diseases like hers, and referenced a clinical trial called CAR T-cell therapy for lymphoma, that has a success rate of more than 80 percent, according to the Cleveland Clinic. “If it weren’t for the new science that is taking place right now, and it had come back, it would have been a very grim outlook,” she said. Eichelberger said she took a leave of absence from her teaching job for eight weeks from January to March, and has been back at school for about a month. Eichelberger and her husband created an online fundraising campaign, and she said she is “hoping to grow the fundraiser.” As of Tuesday afternoon, the site has raised $725. The goal is $10,000. Six people have contributed over the last eight days. To donate, visit crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/attack-cancer-with-ape?utm_campaign=oc&utm_medium=facebook&ut m_source=crowdrise&fbclid=IwAR363 WZ7SojGdsIgZWnbAMpRBr7guajDcxi7o4uB0pcgd5Fn9ybVBBz64g.

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NOW PLAYING ANGLER 312 Talbot St. Ocean City 410-289-7424 www.angleroc.net May 4: The Poole Brothers, 5 p.m. BEACH BARRELS 13207 Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-250-0522 www.beachbarrels.com May 3: G-Men, 9 p.m. May 4: Scrapple, 9 p.m. May 5: Bingo w/DJ Rupe, 6 p.m. May 9: Trivia w/DJ Speedbump, 7 p.m. BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com May 3: Thin Ice, 9 p.m. May 4: Old School, 9 p.m. May 8: Ricky & Lennon LaRicci & the Leftovers, 6 p.m. May 9: Dust N Bones duo, 8 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com May 3: Ricky LaRicci, 5 p.m.; Rusty Foulke, 8-11 p.m. May 4: Rusty Foulke, 8 p.m. May 5: Vincent, 6 p.m. May 6: Just Jay, 6 p.m. May 7: Charlie Z, 6 p.m. May 8: Reform School 6-9 p.m.; Open Mic 9 p.m. May 9: Chris Button, 7-10 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192

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M.R. DUCKS BAR & GRILLE 311 Talbot St. Ocean City 410-289-9125 www.mrducksbar.com May 3: DJ Batman, 5 p.m. May 4: Tranzfusion, 4 p.m. May 5: Muskrat Lightning, 3 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 www.clarionoc.com Every Friday and Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. May 3-4: New Censation, 9:30 p.m.2 a.m.

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706 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City 410-289-4891 www.picklesoc.com May 3: Beats by Jeremy, 10 p.m. May 4: Dust N’ Bones, 10 p.m. May 6: Beats by Jeremy 9 p.m. May 9: Beats by Wax, 9 p.m.

HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com May 3: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. May 4: DJ Billy T, all day; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. May 5: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. May 9: Opposite Directions, 6 p.m. HOOTERS 12513 Ocean Gateway West Ocean City 410-213-1841 www.hootersofoc.com May 3: DJ Wax, 4 p.m. May 4: Chest Pains, 4 p.m.

PURPLE MOOSE SALOON 108 S. Atlantic Ave. Ocean City 410-289-6953 www.purplemoosesaloon.com May 3: Fantasm, 10 p.m. May 4: CK the VJ/DJ, 2 p.m.; Fantasm, 10 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com May 3: The Freddie Long Band,5-9 p.m.; Anthem, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Rockets, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

Intermediate students at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School performed “Annie, Jr.,” March 21 and March 24-25.

May 4: John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Anthem, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Lima Bean Riot, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. May 5: Cherry Crush, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. May 6: Cherry Crush, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. May 7: JJ Rupp Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. May 8: JJ Rupp Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. May 9: Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.; Jah Works, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. SHENANIGAN’S IRISH PUB AND GRILLE 309 N. Atlantic Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7181 www.ocshenanigans.com May 3-4: Marty McKerran, 8 p.m. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com May 3: Marky Shaw, 4-8 p.m. May 4: Marcella Peters, 4-8 p.m. TRADER LEE’S LIVE 9935 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 443-614-4119 May 5: Sunday Jam Sess, 7 p.m. May 8: Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 410-208-3922 www.whiskersbar.com May 3: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey

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Anti-opiate ‘Warriors’ break record for fundraiser efforts By Josh Davis News Editor (May 3, 2019) Records were broken during the third annual “Rock for Recovery” benefit on Sunday, as the Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction raised more than $6,000 to help heroin and opioid addicts get treatment. Heidi McNeeley and Jackie Ball, two mothers with sons who struggled with addiction, co-founded the nonprofit in 2016 as a way to both start a conversation and better organize resources to combat the opioid epidemic locally. McNeeley, on Monday, credited classic rock band Tranzfusion and the West Ocean City Greene Turtle for helping to drum up the largest-ever crowd for the event. About 200 people attended the event. “It went so well. It was the most successful event we have had thus far,” McNeeley said. “We are so beyond thrilled. Everything came together.” Along with the money raised, McNeeley said it was also gratifying to be surrounded by family, including her son, who is a recovering addict. “It was unbelievable, because that’s why we started the group and now here he is with his child,” she said. “And then my stepdaughter surprised us by coming from the other side of the bridge

with her family, so having everyone there was just outstanding.” McNeeley said she also met a man during the event that once struggled with addiction, but now uses his experience to help others. “He has done so, so much for hundreds of people,” she said. “I don’t want to give too many details because I don’t know how anonymous he is, but he has just done such great things for other people in recovery. It just blew me away. “To meet these quiet, unsung heroes that are using their own recovery to help so many other people is just miraculous,” McNeeley added. All of the money raised during the event will help local people get into recovery programs. Many times, McNeeley said, the Worcester Warriors receive calls from area professionals. “I’ll get a call saying, ‘Hey, I have a guy who’s ready to discharge [from a hospital] and he wants to go into Hope4Recovery in Berlin, but he doesn’t have the money to pay the first few weeks that’s required, and can you guys help out?’ Most of the time that’s what we pay,” she said. Other times, the nonprofit has to get creative. Calls have come in asking for everything from cab fare to a treatment center, to storage for someone in treatment who’s being evicted.

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Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction co-founders Jackie Ball, left, and Heidi McNeeley, with Tracey Siegel, greet people at the door last Sunday during the third annual Rock for Recovery fundraiser at the West Ocean City Greene Turtle. The event raised more than $6,000 for the nonprofit.

“We had somebody who wanted to go to rehab, but they were being evicted and had nowhere to keep all of their things, so we paid for a storage unit for a month until they could get their stuff together,” McNeeley said. “We’ll do anything we can.” With all of the help they’ve provided during the last four years, there are now many success stories that credit the Worcester Warriors. “We had somebody come speak at our last meeting who is in recovery after being in rehab for a year, and I remember speaking directly with his family and navigating them through the whole

process to get him into rehab. So, that was pretty cool to be able to be involved in that,” McNeeley said. Up next, the Worcester Warriors will partner with the Atlantic Club for a Recovery Walk on Sept. 7. For information, visit www.atlanticclubocmd.org. For a list of addictions resources or more information, or to donate to the Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction, visit www.wocowarriors.org. To stay connected with the nonprofit, follow the group at www.facebook.com/WorcesterCountyWarriors.

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OPEN HOUSE The Ocean City Police Department hosted an Open House event featuring the Mounted Unit last Saturday at Bay Point Equestrian Center in Berlin. Mounted officers demonstrated patrol techniques and ran the horses through an obstacle course. They also took part in a large beach ball soccer game, which is used for desensitivity training. (Top right) Crime Scene Tech Nicole Ruggiero lets attendees, including 8year-old Patricia Moeykens of Ocean Pines, get fingerprinted. Additionally, the OCPD K-9 Unit conducted demonstrations. Pfc. Danielle Braniff is pictured with her dog, Klem.

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Stephen Decatur High School sophomore Olivia Brown, 16, earns second place at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association National Finals at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, last weekend. Pictured, from left, are Coach Hilary Gibbons-Neff, Brown and Coach Marianne Roth.

Young equestrians perform well at national event in Pa. By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (May 3, 2019) Olivia Brown, 16, and Lilly Paquette, 13, performed well during the Interscholastic Equestrian Association Nationals at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, last weekend. Brown, a sophomore at Stephen Decatur High School, took home the reserve champion title in the Varsity

Open Championship. “I was really nervous when they were announcing the placements last to first,” Brown said. “So when it came down to just two of us left, I couldn’t believe that I had made it to the top two. I was really happy to be reserve champion. It took a while to sink in, but it feels pretty good.” Brown’s second-place performance was judged on the ability to See STUDENT Page 42

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TOURNAMENT Ocean Pines Platform Tennis held its spring tournament on March 30. Twenty-six players participated.

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Karen and Spicer Bell were honored as Legacy Partners of the Art League of Ocean City at a reception on April 4 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.

Isabella Huber, 12, a seventh grader at Worcester Prep, won first place in her age division in the Manga/Anime student art show at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street last month.

PEP RALLY Students in Dr. Melanie Biscoeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth grade class at Ocean City Elementary celebrated a baseball-themed pep rally to prepare for MCAP testing which began on April 8.

GUEST SPEAKER Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum Executive Director and Curator Sandy Hurley recently visited the Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines-Ocean City. She is pictured receiving the guest speaker Kiwanis pen from club President Dick Clagett.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Lemon zabaglione dessert served with mixed berries By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (May 3, 2019) In order to justify a particular style of cooking, the notion of experimentation must come into play. And as a chef deciphers the possibilities before him, the virtues of persistence must permeate his every move. But it is the degree of tenacity that determines the individual’s level of achievement. This detailed extension of pursuit is what ultimately defines a chef’s point of view and level of success. As someone who shows partiality to the savory portion of intake, I relinquish my prejudice and partake of sweet zabaglione whenever it comes my way. If you are not familiar with zabaglione (za-bahl-YOH-nay), it is a dessert that consists of eggs and sugar, beaten over a pan of simmering water. As the yolks are heated, the mixture thickens, but not so much that the eggs coagulate and curdle. The mixture is typically flavored with marsala, but like all things Italian, zabaglione is subject to regional interpretation. Knowledge is based on specific details that further one’s comprehension. The lure of the kitchen must include a course in science if conclusion is to come to the forefront. According to Harold McGee, “During the mixing and initial foaming, the elaborately nested spheres of foaming are unpacked for action. The wine’s acidity and alcohol and air bubbles all disrupt the yolk granules and lipopro-

tein complexes into their component molecules so that those molecules can coat the air bubbles and stabilize them. “When the temperature reaches 120 degrees, high enough to unfold some of the yolk proteins, the mixture thickens, traps air more efficiently and begins to expand. As the proteins continue to unfold and bond to each other, the foam rises into fluffy heap of deliciousness.” That is a lot to take but just remember this: the key to light zabaglione is to remove it from the heat just when the foam teeters on the cusp between liquid and solid. If you pass this point, the heat will produce a denser texture as the proteins overcoagulate. This is very easily accomplished by attaching a candy thermometer to your See DESSERT Page 41

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DONATION Jack Ferry of the Worcester County Developmental Center is presented a $1,000 check from Norm Cathell, president of the Ocean City Lions Club.

DIRECTORS Worcester Preparatory Upper School students, under the direction of Paulette DeRosa-Matrona and Music Director Christopher Buzby, performed the musical “The Pajama Game,” Feb. 22-23.

FOOD DRIVE The Stephen Decatur High School Kids Against Animal Abuse and Testing (KAAAT) club sponsored its annual pet food drive benefitting animals at the Worcester County Humane Society and Kenille's Kupboard and collected over 600 pounds of pet food. Pictured are Hanna Beck, Julissa AstudilloCuevas, Seth Zamm, Nicole Kornetti and Nate Bradford.

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Dessert traditionally made in copper bowl over water bath Continued from Page 39 pan. When the final stage of the zabaglione reaches a temperature of 160 degrees, remove it from the heat and whisk for 1 minute. This allows the zabaglione to cool slightly and is at the perfect state for serving. Zabaglione is traditionally made in a copper bowl over a water bath. The mixture thickens at such a low temperature that direct heat can quickly overcook it. However, copper does impart a distinct metallic flavor to the foam, and some cooks prefer stainless steel or glass for this reason. The ideal zabaglione is sweet, soft and evanescent. A perfect ending to a delightful meal. The list of ingredients cannot be any simpler: egg yolks, sugar and marsala wine. I am a fan of traditional zabaglione but a twist of lemon opens the door to a completely different experience. Lemon zabaglione is a delicious variation of conventional zabaglione and makes this recipe a keeper. Enjoy!

Berry Mixture Ingredients 4 cups assorted berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries) 2 teaspoons sugar pinch of table salt fresh mint as a garnish 1. Toss berries, sugar and salt together in a nonreactive bowl. Divide berry mixture evenly among 4 to 6 martini glasses. Set aside while making the zabaglione.

Zabaglione Ingredients 6 large eggs ½ cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest

½ cup dry marsala 1. Combine yolks and sugar in a mixing bowl and whisk until the color turns slightly pale. 2. Set bowl over saucepan of barely simmering water (water should not touch the bottom of the bowl) and cook, whisking vigorously, until mixture begins to thicken. The temperature should reach about 160 degrees. This will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. 3. Add lemon juice and zest. Continue to cook until mixture thickens again and reaches 160 degrees. This will take 3 to 5 minutes. 4. Add marsala and continue to cook and whisk until the mixture is light and creamy and reaches 160 degrees. At this point, you can raise the temperature of the heat slightly and again whisk until the temperature reaches 160 degrees. Remove zabaglione from the heat and whisk for 1 minute. 5. Pour zabaglione over fruit in martini glasses and garnish with fresh mint. Serve immediately. Secret Ingredient – Tradition. “Just because something is traditional is no reason to do it, of course.” – Lemony Snicket * Two weeks ago, my article focused on the unveiling of Schaefer’s Splash and the festivities surrounding this event. Schaefer’s Splash is a mural at the entrance of the National Aquarium which depicts the iconic picture of Mayor Schaefer in his Victorian-era bathing suit and me as the mermaid at the opening of the National Aquarium. Ed Gunts interviewed me at the unveiling and wrote an article, “Baltimore’s Newest Work of Art Celebrates ‘Schaefer’s Splash.’” The feedback from this article has been overwhelming. Mr. Gunts has written a second article, “Interview With a Mermaid: Deborah Lee Walker remembers her part in Schaefer’s famous seal pool swim.” You can google this article for a more detailed description of the grand opening of the aquarium.

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Student riders win second, fourth places at nationals Continued from Page 37 jump over fences and on the flat class, comprised of walking, trotting and cantering, which means how wells she could get the horse to move where she wanted it to go. “The judge excused all but five riders in the ring to ‘test’ on the flat and I was one of the five remaining, so we had to do a lot of riding with no stirrups,” Brown said. “It basically shows your ability to ride with or without stirrups.” Brown is proud of her achievements and owes her success to the people closest to her. “I’d like to thank my coaches who have trained me and my mom for taking me to all of these shows,” Brown said. “I’m hoping I qualify next year, since finals will be in Los Angeles and I’ve never been there.” Paquette, a seventh grader at Stephen Decatur Middle School, came in fourth in the Future Novice Over Fences Class. “I’m pretty proud. I thought it took a lot of work to get there,” Paquette said. “I can’t believe I got that far from riding all this time and now I finally proved that I can be that great of a rider.” During the competition, Paquette

was judged on her ability to maneuver her horse over seven fences. As riders were provided a horse at the show, the seventh grader attributed her success to getting accustomed to riding different horses last year. “My pony was in rehab, so I’ve been riding a lot of other horses lately,” Paquette said. “I made it so far this year because I have been forced to ride different ponies all the time.” Above all, Paquette appreciates the support of those who encouraged her. “I want to thank my trainers, Kristy Naughton and Kirstin Marzbanian,” Paquette said.

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Stephen Decatur Middle School student Lilly Paquette, 13, and her coach Kristy Naughton show off her fourth-place ribbon, which she earned at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association National Finals at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, last weekend.

Jazz and Blues, Wine and Brews By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (May 3, 2019) Downtown Berlin is expected get jazzed up with wine, beer and live music this weekend at the 13th annual Jazz and Blues, Wine and Brews Festival. Presented by the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, the festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sat-

urday on Main Street. In the words of chamber President Steve Frene, the event will be “an awesome time, thank you very much.” The festival will have two stages: one sponsored by Fins Ale House and Raw Bar in front of the restaurant on North Main Street, and the other sponsored by The Globe on Main

Street near the Atlantic Hotel. The festival will feature six bands whose styles will include Latin jazz, Dixieland and electric blues. Among the performers will be the Snow Hill High School’s Jazz Band, the-18 piece big band U.S. Navy Jazz Band Commodores. Each act will play a 90minute set. See FOOD Page 43

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Food, drink and music at Berlin festival this Sat. Continued from Page 42 In addition to the “local and regional” entertainment, the festival will offer for sale fine art and festival food. Burley Oak and Big Oyster breweries will provide craft beer, according to event organizers. “We are encouraging our restaurants to offer ‘grab and go’ carryout food selections for folks who don’t want to miss any entertainment,” Frene said. Roughly 3,000 people are expected to attend Saturday’s event, although that’s contingent on the weather. Early week predictions forecast a Saturday high of 73 degrees with scattered thunderstorms. The festival will happen rain or shine, and the entertainment will be moved to an indoor location the day of the event if necessary, Frene said. A free shuttle service is available to and from the festival at Berlin Intermediate School on Franklin Avenue and Route 113, and parking Stephen Decatur Park off Route 113 is another option, he said. Additionally, more than 60 international wines chosen by National Republic Distributing Company will be available for people to sample from during the event, according to event organizers. The wine comes from a variety of places, including Spain, Italy, Argentina, California and Washington State. Chad Newberger, a representative for the National Republic Distributing Company, the types available the the even would include chianti, pinot noir, malbec, rosé, chardonnay, pinot grigio, and prosecco. “We have something for everyone at this event,” Newberger said. “Even the non-wine drinker will surely find something they like.” Frene said wine-tasting participants would receive a wine glass and lanyard. He added they could purchase bottles and cases at the Atlantic Hotel. “People [are] encouraged to walk throughout town … shop and eat, buy art, listen to music, [and] sample wine,” Frene said. Tickets for the wine tasting can be purchased in advanced for $35 or $40 the day of the festival. To purchase tickets, visit the chamber website at berlinchamber.org. The Jazz and Blues, Wine and Brews Festival is sponsored by Merrill Lynch, The Globe, Bank of Ocean City, Fins Ale House and Raw Bar, I.G. Burton, WESM, WBOC and the Bayside Gazette. To learn more about the upcoming event, visit the Berlin Chamber of Commerce’s website, call 410-6414775, or reach the chamber via email at chamberinfo@berlinchamber.org.

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First Friday reception at arts ctr. (May 3, 2019) The public is invited to the free First Friday opening reception at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, Friday, May 3, from 5-7 p.m., with complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Painters Pamela and David Lussier of Somersworth, New Hampshire, will feature their show, “Water Views,” in Thaler Gallery. David Lussier is an award-winning contemporary impressionist and nationally-recognized plein air painter and workshop instructor. In his oil landscapes, he strives to capture the essence and sense of place. Pamela Lussier is a painterly realist, graduating from the Art Institute of Boston. She paints and teaches full time as well as managing the Todd Bonita Gallery in Maine in the summer season. The group show hanging in the Gal-

leria, titled “Felines vs. Canines,” is part of May’s Animals in Art month at the Arts Center, to benefit the Worcester County Humane Society. Pip the Beach Cat will make a special appearance at the First Friday opening. Other May events include the Brushes and Bubbly “Paint a Pup” paint night on May 8, a class on fused glass animals on May 10, and a pottery class on ceramic pet bowls on May 28. More information on these events is available at ArtLeagueOfOceanCity.org. Photographer John Carter of Reisterstown, Maryland, occupies Studio E during May. A native of Philadelphia, he is a member of the Central Maryland Photography Guild and has a master’s degree in instructional system design. Carter focuses his camera on nature, landscape and wildlife images.

Myrna McGrath of Salisbury, is featured in the Spotlight Gallery. McGrath is a maker of limited edition maps that portray landmarks and natural features — lighthouses, fish, ships, and towns, for example – of the Chesapeake Bay and the eastern coastline. Marisa Longo of Ocean City, is May’s artisan in residence. She creates mixed media metal trees, pendants, and figures with the wire wrapping technique, often inset with pearls. All shows will be on display at the Arts Center until June 1. More information is available at www.artleagueofoceancity.org or by calling 410-524-9433. The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects.

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(May 3, 2019) Atlantic General Hospital, the Town of Ocean City, and AARP Ocean City Chapter #1917, are co-sponsoring a health fair this Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street. The May 7 health fair is open to the public. The event will feature free health screenings, including carotid, respiratory, bone density, hearing, blood pressure and skin cancer, Brown Bag Review of meds by AGHRx RediScripts pharmacists; lab draws for cholesterol panel and glucose (a 12-hour fast is required), and special appearance by Pets on Wheels of Delmarva. The Blood Bank of Delmarva will hold

a blood drive during the event as well. To make an appointment with the Blood Bank call, 888-8BLOOD (888-8256638) or schedule online to donate blood at www.delmarvablood.org. The opening ceremonies will begin at 7:55 a.m. with a presentation of the colors by the American Legion Post #166 followed by a ribbon cutting at the ballroom doors by the Ocean City, Atlantic General Hospital and AARP officials. For more information, call the Atlantic General Hospital Population Health office at 410-629-6820 or email dnordstrom@atlanticgeneral.org or docmelvin121@gmail.com

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Atlantic General calling for volunteers to help paint mural (May 3, 2019) From Tuesday, May 7 to Thursday, May 9 Atlantic General Hospital will be painting the fourth and final section of a community mural that will be installed in Berlin later this spring. For the last three years, the mural has been developed and painted section by section by local school children and staff, community organizations, and Berlin citizens. The mural has been painted at many locations around town. The final section will be painted by Atlantic General Hospital associates, medical staff, volunteers and patients under the supervision of lead project artist John Donato. The artwork will demonstrate the importance of the hospital and health system in the community. Donato is a professional mural artist who specializes in managing and creating community murals collabora-

tively with all age groups and skill levels. The painting sessions do not require any previous artist experience. The final piece will be unveiled during the Atlantic General Hospital 26th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, May 16 prior to its installation on Main Street in Berlin. A portion of the mural will also be donated back to the hospital for all to enjoy. To join in painting this piece, contact Toni Keiser, AGH vice president of public relations, at 410-641-9678. Berlin community mural painting sessions are: Tuesday, May 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.; Wednesday, May 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Atlantic General Hospital main lobby in Berlin; and Thursday, May 9, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., John H. “Jack” Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center in Berlin. For more information, visit www.agh.care/mural.

Plant sale held in Berlin, May 4 (May 3, 2019) Assateague Coastal Trust will host its 19th annual Native Plant Sale on Saturday, May 4, in Berlin from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year, ACT’s long standing plant sale tradition will have available the favorites from years past, plus many new varieties of peppers, tomatoes, cukes, succulents, and several previously unrevealed native sun and shade plants. Those planning their spring gardens, looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, or just searching for new varieties of plants, vegetables, herbs and succulents to add to their yards are encouraged to visit ACT’s online plant sale store at

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Pine’eer Craft Club features Castillo as crafter for month (May 3, 2019) The Pine’eer Craft Club has named Luz Castillo as Crafter of Month for May. Castillo was born and raised in the Philippines where she received her education and graduated with a five-year degree in chemistry and worked as a chemist in a steel manufacturing company. Moving from the Philippines to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she worked as a chemist in a distillery plant. In 1971, she moved to New York City and worked as a medical technologist at Lennox Hill Hospital. Because of her interest in arts and crafts, she attended many classes including drawing, painting, glass, ceramics, jewelry and mosaics, which she continues today. While in the work force, Castillo entered decorating contests for which she won “Best of Show” every year. She made Halloween costumes for her co-workers to wear at work during the day events. This was always a fun day. She also participated in street fairs in New York selling her handmade postage stamps pins and magnets, that were glazed on glass. Castillo retired in 2002 and became a part-time resident of Ocean Pines.

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By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (May 3, 2019) Buckingham Elementary School unveiled its new outdoor classroom at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in April after taking steps to go green over the past several years. “It’s been a joy to watch this vision grow as more people become invested,” said second grade teacher April Eichelberger during the April 18 ceremony. Eichelberger, the green team coordinator, said the school was recognized as a Maryland Green School last May by the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education. Eichelberger said the program began in 2015 when she was talking with teacher (the late) Sheryl Mitrecic, who received a grant to create a vegetable garden for pre-kindergarten students. Eichelberger added she had prior experience with environmental programs when teaching at a school in Oregon. Eichelberger said the school has received about $13,500 in grants, as well as construction assistance from local organizations and businesses. Elementary school students and staff also volunteered. See CLASSROOM Page 49

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Classroom part of journey to become Md. Green School Continued from Page 48 Principal Karen Marx praised Eichelberger’s efforts in making their environmental dreams a reality. “We are so proud of the passion and leadership, perseverance and dedication that Mrs. Eichelberger has demonstrated over the past four years,” Principal Karen Marx said of Eichelberger. “Even through very trying personal circumstances, she has fulfilled our dream of becoming a Maryland Green School and created this beautiful learning space for all of our students and staff to enjoy,” she continued. Eichelberger was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma last April and said she’s currently in remission. Mitrecic lost her battle with cancer in May 2017, but a bench in the classroom was dedicated in her honor during last Thursday’s ceremony. Her husband, Worcester County Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic, and his daughter, Madi, were present for the dedication. A group of elected officials, members of the Board of Education, students, teachers, and parents also attended the event. For Jeff Smith, president of the parent-teacher association at Buckingham Elementary School, he said he feels this project could act as a respite from the confinements of devices used indoors. “Technology really can restrict our world and I think something like this teaches the kids at a very young age that we don’t have to be stuck inside looking at our phones all the time,” he said. Additionally, several educators said the outdoor classroom also could be used to teach subjects such as English and science. Karen Conner, an English learner teacher at Buckingham Elementary School, said they received a $750 grant to study the life cycle of monarch butterflies, as well as Conner added a “story walk” and migration station were integrated into the new outdoor classroom. “We were able to, because of this outdoor learning space, … participate in authentic learning experiences while we were still celebrating the heritage and the culture of our Spanishspeaking students,” Conner said. Eichelberger said she hoped the lessons from the green school initiatives lessons would stick with the children long after they leave the classroom. “The culture at our school is becoming more aware of the environ[mental] footprint that we leave behind, and I’m excited to see how our Buckingham graduates make a difference in our community in the years to come,” Eichelberger said.

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Buckingham Elementary School second grade teacher April Eichelberger and students pose for a photo following the ribbon cutting of the new outdoor classroom on April 18.

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HONORED Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club member and Treasurer, Cliff Berg and his wife, Donna, were honored by The Rotary Foundation as a Level Two Major Donor, on March 27. The Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Captain’s Table Restaurant (Courtyard Marriott Hotel), 15th Street and N. Baltimore Ave. in Ocean City. Guests welcome.

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BOW-W0W Emily Vadakin, 10, of Milford, Delaware, cuddles with Cricket, available for adoption at Brandywine Valley SPCA in New Castle, during Pooch Palooza at Frontier Town in Berlin, Saturday, April 27.

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County musician in Ocean City (May 3, 2019) Grammy Award winner and country music legend, Joe Diffie, is coming to the Ocean City Performing Arts Center, Thursday May 16. With 12 No. 1 hits including “Home,” “Pick-up Man,” “Third Rock from the Sun” and “John Deere Green” this is a show music lovers won’t want to miss. Whether singing about untarnished love in the enduring hit “John Deere Green,” the perennial appeal of “Pickup Man” or the heartbreak of dreams unrealized in “Ships That Don’t Come In,” Diffie’s songs have continually painted a portrait of real

life with all its joy and angst. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster, by calling 1-800-551-SEAT or by visiting the OC Box Office on 40th Street, inside the Ocean City convention center. Opening for Diffie will be Maryland native and viral sensation, Jackson Dean. Winner of the Maryland Music Award for Best Songwriter and Best New Breakout Artist Jackson recently gained recognition for his rendition of the National Anthem. His new album will release Spring 2019. For more info visit DelmarvaConcerts.com.

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

DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192, www.captainstableoc.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100, www.coinspub.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m. Daily specials. ■ THE CORAL REEF CAFE / HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.ocsuites.com/dining $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Four-story atrium cafe and an elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine, fresh seafood, fresh cuts of meat, farm-to-table produce, artisanal desserts, hearty sandwiches and much more. ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-2890990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar FishTales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet, Ocean City 410289-5121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bringing Ocean City the freshest seafood, an award-winning Raw Bar along with certified Angus Beef. Great view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Call for Banquet information. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ■ HOOTERS 5th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410289-2690, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Traditional or boneless wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with Alaskan snow crab legs and Maryland steam pots. Pet friendly oceanfront patio. ■ MARINA DECK 306 Dorchester St., Ocean City 410-289-4411, www.marinadeckrestaurant.com $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Check out our all-you-can-eat menu: steamed shrimp, BBQ ribs, and blue crabs and crab legs. Brand new multi-level kid’s area. Join us for lunch and dinner in our dining room or on our open air, roof top deck or at the Wild Pony Bar for our signature cocktails and breathtaking Assateague Island view. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Traditional dining, buffet and carry out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet. Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring more than 100 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-to-order pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100, www.dunesmanor.com $$ - $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season.

MIDTOWN

29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, extensive wine list and gourmet desserts. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week, year-round. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7263, www.castleinthesand.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Beachfront open-air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos and frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m., 2-for-1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Coconuts is open daily 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting. ■ DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-8989, www.DRY85.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Gourmet “stick to your ribs” home cooking. A made-from-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It’s that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, pork chops and wings and turns them completely on their head. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Carry out, delivery or dine in. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-6645639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MARLIN MOON 3301 Atlantic Ave., in the DoubleTree Ocean City 410-280-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ | Full bar Featuring Executive Chef Gary Beach. Fresh cuisine featuring locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetables. Small plate appetizers, fresh salads. Local craft beers and cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6801, www.RedRedWineBar.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Coastal cuisine with a focus on local seafood and hand tossed pizzas plus artisanal cheeseboards. 35+ wines By the Glass, 120+ By the Bottle. Flights. Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ SANIBELS, OCEANSIDE 32 (in the LaQuinta Hotel) 32nd Street, Ocean City 410-213-7278, www.sanibelsoceanside32.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Happy hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Chefs Tracy and Darius serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring seafood, steaks, duck, lamb, crab cakes, rockfish, tuna and more. Homemade ice cream and beignets. Open 7 days. Eat in or carry out. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762, www.skyebaroc.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials.

UPTOWN

91st to 146th streets ■ ALBERTINO’S BRICK OVEN EATERY 13117 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2502000, www.albertinosoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Lunch and dinner daily. Open Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. Homemade pizza and pasta, seafood, steaks. Daily specials and happy hour. ■ BEACH BARRELS 13207 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2500522, www.beachbarrels.com $ | Full bar Happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Live entertainment Wednesday through Saturday. Featuring primo hoagie menu where premium ingredients are fresh, nothing is pre-cut. Open 7 days, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443664-2896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$-$$$ | Reservations recommended for large parties | Kids’ menu | Full bar Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes. Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ THE CRAB BAG 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-2503337, www.thecrabbag.com $-$$ | Full bar Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DUFFYS 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449, www.duffysoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second season and daily dinner specials. Dine in, carry out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 128th Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m. ■ MY THAI OC 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2509918, mythaioc.webs.com $-$$ | Beer, wine Authentic Thai food, full vegan menu and vegetarian options including curry, rice and noodle dishes. Homemade appetizers, soups and sauces. Seafood, meat, vegetable and tofu. Desserts, beer and wine. Dine in or takeout. Lunch specials daily, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 711 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-5242609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.

DELAWARE ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302436-FOXS, www.foxspizzade.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery.

WEST OCEAN CITY ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717, www.ocitalianfood.com $-$$ | Reservations Accepted | Full bar Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 11328 Samuel Bowen Blvd., West Ocean City 410-600-1020, Foxpizzamd.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Happy hour every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Full menu includes appetizers, salads, stromboli, hoagies and wedgies, pizza, spaghetti and more. Open every day from 11 a.m. to midnight. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410213-1846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Original Fresh Squeezed Orange Crush! Open every day, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Appetizers, fresh seafood, steak and pasta. Live entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu and game room | Full bar New smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with raw bar and crab legs. Sports packages and live entertainment. Large parties welcome. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.

OCEAN PINES ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Amid a bay front setting, the Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers dining selections for lunch and dinner. Fresh seafood and signature drinks. Open Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar The Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting.

BERLIN ■ OCEAN DOWNS CASINO, POSEIDON’S PUB 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-641-0600, www.oceandowns.com $-$$$ | Full bar House soups, small plates, sandwiches, burgers and entrees including steaks, chicken, veggie and Eastern Shore favorites. Dining room hours: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 10 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, noon to 8 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Pub open late.

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Calendar Fri., May 3 DELMARVA FRIENDSHIP RUGCRAFTERS Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave. The Delmarva Friendship Rugcrafters will demonstrate rug-making and will exhibit their hand-made works of art. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

YARD SALE, BAKE SALE, BOOK SALE AND SILENT AUCTION Taylorville United Methodist Church, 11252 Adkins Road, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Breakfast and lunch available.

SPRINGFEST Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Featuring four huge big-top tents with arts and crafts, a variety of food vendors and live entertainment. Admission is free. There is a cost for tickets to the headliner shows. Friday’s headliner is LeAnn Rimes, at 8 p.m. Tickets available at the Convention Center Box Office or online at Ticketmaster.

FIBER FRIENDS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, etc. are welcomed to this informal get-together. Bring your lap work. Victoria Christie-Healy, moonlightknitting@gmail.com, 703-507-0708, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

DEMENTIA SIMULATION Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road. Sessions held at 1 p.m. and at 2:30 p.m. Register for your preferred session: 410208-4014. Simulation is ideal for professional and family caregivers, healthcare workers and other who have routine interactions with those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other cognitive impairments. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

marva Friendship Rugcrafters will demonstrate rug-making and will exhibit their hand-made works of art. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Structure includes critiques and appreciation, market leads and writing exercises. Drop-ins welcome. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

MAY THE FOURTH

BERTINO TOWN MEETING

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway. Crafts and activities inspired by Star Wars. Families are welcome to come dressed in Star Wars attire. StudiOC will be open to take pictures in front of the green screen. Find a galactic background for your picture. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino will discuss issues and developments impacting the Ocean Pines district and the county. Guest speakers include Worcester County Sheriff Matthew Crisafulli, Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser and Lynne Barton, principal of Stephen Decatur Middle School. Commissioner Jim Bunting will join the meeting as well.

YARD SALE, BAKE SALE, BOOK SALE AND SILENT AUCTION Taylorville United Methodist Church, 11252 Adkins Road, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Breakfast and lunch available.

19TH ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT SALE Assateague Coastal Trust Office, 9842 Main St., 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Assateague Coastal Trust has launched its online store for pre-sale orders. Offering many new varieties of tomatoes and peppers, several new native sun and shade plants, a variety of herbs and plant sale packages. There will also be artists and craftspeople who create nature and garden oriented items. Vendors are welcome free of charge but require your own tabling. Contact Billy Weiland, billy@actforbays.org or Nicole Maskell, Nicole@actforbays.org. http://www.ACTforBays.org/plant-sale

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Weekly themed craft for all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

SPRINGFEST

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Providing a variety of essential oils and dyes so that participants can customize their products. Music and light refreshments provided. Adults only. Reserve your spot: 410-5241818. http://www.worceterlibrary.org

Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Featuring four huge big-top tents with arts and crafts, a variety of food vendors and live entertainment. Admission is free. There is a cost for tickets to the headliner shows. Saturday’s headliner is Night Ranger with Special Guests The Reagan Years, at 8 p.m. Tickets available at the Convention Center Box Office or online at Ticketmaster.

FIRST FRIDAY OPENING RECEPTION

FESTIVAL AND FINE WINE TASTING

Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Premiering 5 new art shows featuring painters Pamela and David Lussier, Felines vs. Canines, photographer John Carter, Myrna McGrath and Marisa Longo. All shows will be on display until June 1. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres served. 410-524-9433, http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org

Downtown Berlin, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Live music on 2 stages, food, shopping and art. Event itself is free, fine wine tasting tickets cost $35 in advance and $40 at the door and include unlimited 1 oz. tastings of more than 60 fine domestic and international fine wines from 10 wineries, souvenir tastings glass and lanyard. Tickets: https://berlinchamber.org/jazz-blue-bash/.

MAKE AND TAKE ‘DIY BATH BOMBS’

Sat., May 4 DELMARVA FRIENDSHIP RUGCRAFTERS Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave. The Del-

Trader Lees, 9935 Stephen Decatur Hwy., 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Staging and registration at Trader Lee’s at 11 a.m. KSU for group ride with One Brother One Mission to Kip’s Primal Tattoo in Princess Anne at noon. Bike show and tattoo show at Kip’s Primal Tattoo, 10806 Market Lane, Princess Anne, from 1-6 p.m. Awards at 5 p.m. Proceeds go to Autism Speaks.

Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM. Novice and established writers gather to share their writing projects.

Golden Sands, 10900 Coastal Highway, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Music by DJ Baltimore Bob. Cost is $34 for OPBC members and $37 for non-members. Contact Candy, 410-641-6082. Open to the public.

Mon., May 6 CPAP MASK FITTING Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive. Free mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-6419726.

SATURDAY STORY TIME Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:00 AM. Books, singing, dancing and fun. Stay to do the Saturday Make &amp; Take craft afterwards. For all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Showing the movie Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. Refreshments available and families are encouraged to attend. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Sun., May 5 BERLIN FARMERS MARKET Sundays through Sept. 29 - Located on Pitts Street and Main Street, 9:00 AM 1:00 PM. Featuring more than 20 vendors including fresh fruits and veggies, baked goods, seafood, poultry, farm fresh eggs, organic goods, wood working, beauty products and more. Also enjoy live music, kids crafts, a variety of tutorials and petting zoo. Info: Ivy Wells and Allison Early at the Berlin Welcome Center, 410-973-2051.

HYPERTENSION CLINIC Apple Discount Drugs, 314 Franklin Ave., #600, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Monday of every month. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Michelle, 410-641-9268

DELMARVA A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM. All levels of singers and drop-ins welcome. Carol, 410-641-6876

MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. A 30-minute interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

LAP TIME Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM. Children, under 2 years old, will be introduced to songs, stories, games and finger plays. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

SPRINGFEST Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Featuring four huge big-top tents with arts and crafts, a variety of food vendors and live entertainment. Admission is free.

ANNUAL BAY DAY FIRST SATURDAY WRITERS

OCEAN PINES BOAT CLUB SPRING FLING DINNER AND DANCE

OBOM FOR AUTISM

MAY THE FOURTH CRAFTY SATURDAY MAKE & TAKE ‘MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU’

bat boxes, bird houses and bee homes and construct seed bombs. A small pollinator garden project will be completed at the event. Homeowners can receive a Maryland native plant to take home. Also featuring entertainment, food from local vendors, beverages from Burley Oak, free boat tours and kayaking, educational, hands-on activities and educational talks. http://www.oceanpines.org

White Horse Park, 235 Ocean Parkway, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Homeowners learn how to improve backyard habitat by planting native pollinator plants, build

THE MOBILE MENTOR Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. One-on-one assistance for those who want to make the most of their tablet or mobile device. Explore the wide world of apps and hand-held computers. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 PM. The group meets twice a

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CALENDAR month to discuss both classic and modern reading selections recommended by the Great Books Foundation. Lisa Harrison, 410-632-3970, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

LAP TIME Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 4:30 PM. Children, under 2 years old, will be introduced to songs, stories, games and finger plays. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. TOPS is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. Berlin group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-6410157

samples by and let expert Master Gardeners find solutions to your questions. Free service.

sugar scrub and create a personalized card. For ages 6 years and older. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

BACKYARD CHICKENS

RED DOORS SPRING CABARET ‘PAINTING THE STAGE’

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM. Workshop to learn how to properly care for and raise your chickens. Topics include: brooding chicks, feeds and nutrition, housing, predators and temperature concerns. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

FAMILY TIME MOVIE ‘PRINCESS AND THE FROG’ Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. The movie will begin at 4:30 p.m. Before, during and after the movie enjoy crafts and activities related to the movie. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Ocean City Performing Arts Center, in the Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 6:00 PM. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 and are available at the Convention Center Box Office or Ticketmaster. Red Doors Community Center, 410-289-5576

KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org

DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB PINE NEEDLE BASKETS Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 5:00 PM. Learn to make pine needle baskets from Native American artist, Dawn Manyfeathers. Register: 410-6323495. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 6:00 PM. Frank DeLucco and Harry Burkett will discuss Bob Dylan’s career from the early-1960s to the present day. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Wednesdays - Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans and local charities. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING

Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and health lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com

Wednesdays - Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St., 6:00 PM. 302-540-2127

THE COMPLETE DYLAN ‘FROM WOODY TO SINATRA’

AGH DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Open to the public and meets the first Monday of each month. Speaker and education related to diabetes is provided. AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education, 410-208-9761

Tues., May 7 FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Featuring free health screenings including carotid, respiratory, bone density, hearing, blood pressure, skin cancer, Brown Bag review of meds, lab draws for cholesterol panel and glucose (a 12 hour fast is required), special appearance by Pets on Wheels of Delmarva and more. The Blood Bank of Delmarva will be holding a blood drive throughout the event as well. For appointments: 8888BLOOD (888-825-6638). Opening ceremonies begin at 7:55 a.m. Info: Atlantic General Hospital Population Health office at 410-629-6820 or dnordstrom@atlanticgeneral.org or docmelvin121@gamil.com.

Wed., May 8 WITTY KNITTERS Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Knitters, crochet enthusiasts, needle artists of all skill levels are invited to join this casual morning of sharing. Work on your favorite patterns, exchange ideas and have a great time. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

OCEAN CITY BOOK OF THE MONTH Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Book selection is A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. To obtain a copy of the book, call 410-524-1818. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

STORY TIME ‘FRIENDS’ Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 AM. For 2 to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

AARP MEETING Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St., 10:00 AM. Social time is at 9:30 a.m. The guest speaker will discuss the Living Legacy Foundation. An optional luncheon will follow at a local restaurant. New members welcome. Bob McCluskey, 410-250-0980

O.C. WRITERS’ GROUP Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Participants share their poetry/prose each month and, in turn, receive encouraging constructive feedback. Come in with something your are currently working on or participate in the suggested writing prompts and creative exercises. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

STORY TIME ‘FAVORITES’ Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 AM. For 2 to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

COFFEE AND CONVERSATION Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Informal session to discuss library resources including eBooks, databases and the library catalog. Coffee and donuts provided. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Thurs., May 9

‘CHOOSING CIVILITY: THE TWENTY-FIVE RULES OF CONSIDERATE CONDUCT’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Discuss P.M. Forni’s book on living a considerate and civil lifestyle. Attend the discussion and then “Pay It Forward” and give the book to someone else to learn from and enjoy. Books are available in advance at the library. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

‘ASK A MASTER GARDENER’ PLANT CLINIC

SIMPLE DECOUPAGE AND SUGAR SCRUBS

Tuesdays through September - Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1-4 p.m. Bring your photos or bagged plant

Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 3:30 PM. Decorate a jar using a decoupage method, mix up a homemade

OCEAN PINES GARDEN CLUB MEETING Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 10:00 AM. The speaker will be Kellie Romanowski, the head of landscaping in Ocean Pines. New members welcome. Linda Baker, 301-3850839

STEAM STORY TIME ‘CONSTRUCTION ZONE’ Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. Building activities for young children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

STORY TIME ‘SUMMER’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. Children, ages 2-5 years, enjoy stories, movement, songs and crafts. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

DOWNTOWN ABBEY TEA PARTY Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 3:00 PM. Come dressed for tea in your favorite hat. Have refreshments and play parlor games. RSVP: 410-641-0650. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

CONTAINER GARDENING Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 5:30 PM. The hour-long program includes a presentation Master Gardener handouts and a hands on demonstration. A container of ornamental flowers and herbs will be raffled off. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

BEACH SINGLES Thursdays - Ropewalk Restaurant, 8203 Coastal Highway, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577 or Kate, 410-524-0649. BeachSingles.org, http://www.BeachSingles.org

GRIEF SUPPORT Thursdays - Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:00 AM. Coastal Hospice provides grief support and education. Participants work together to help each other navigate through grief at their own pace. Free and open to the public. Nicole Long, 443-614-6142

ONGOING EVENTS SPRING RESTAURANT WEEK Visit participating business in Ocean City for special, fixed-priced menus through May 11. No passes, tickets or coupons needed. https://oceancityrestaurantweek.com, 410-289-6733

FREE WELLNESS WORKSHOPS Free workshops dealing with hypertension, chronic pain self-management, chronic disease self-management, diabetes, fall prevention and cancer. If you would like to register for one of these workshops or you would like more information about bringing any of the workshops to your business or group, contact Jill at MAC, 410-742-0505, Ext. 159.

BOOK A LIBRARIAN Any branch, through May. Need some one-on-one help with your resume, job application, eReader or basic computer skills? Contact your closest library branch to schedule a personal appointment. www.worcesterlibrary.org

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MAY 3, 2019 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com and baysideoc.com.

HELP WANTED

Comfort Inn Gold Coast

HOTEL MAINTENANCE We are seeking to fill a hotel Maintenance position, full time, year round. Experience in hotel or condo maintenance preferred. Competitive pay and excellent benefits. Please apply in person at The Comfort Inn Gold Coast on 112th Street Ocean City, next to the Gold Coast Mall No phone calls please

Coconuts and The Beach House Restaurant are now seeking experienced and reliable applicants for the following positions:

Breakfast Server Breakfast Grill Cook Coconuts PM Grill Cook Please apply in person: The Castle in the Sand Hotel/Beach House Restaurant 37th Street Oceanfront Ocean City, Maryland

HELP WANTED

Part Time Maintenance. Local Property Management Company. Call for appointment, 410-250-3766.

THUNDERBIRD BEACH MOTEL Now hiring FT Housekeeping. Apply in person 32nd St., Baltimore Ave.

West OC Dental Office. Join our successful practice as an Office Assistant. Dental knowledge necessary. PT or FT, M-F, no evenings or weekends. Great Benefit Pkg. Fax resume to 410-213-2955 or email: contact@atlanticdental.com

AUTO/MARINE PARTS Now hiring for: Parts Advisors & Managers Locations in the Rehoboth, Bethany & Ocean City Areas Call: 302-339-6910

Now Hiring ALL Positions! • Cooks • Deli Workers • Pizza Station Workers • Dishwashers • Servers • Bussers • Host/Hostess Apply online at: Touchofitaly.com

Now hiring at both locations 67th St. & Tanger Outlets PT, FT Positions Available We are looking for friendly, energetic people to join our crew Experience preferred • Grill/Sub Makers • Dishwashers • Counter Persons Serious inquiries only! Call Angie at 443-523-8377

AUTOMOTIVE– EXPANDING

Now Hiring DELIVERY DRIVERS Make $12-$16 per hour. Flexible Hours, Great Working Atmosphere. Apply within downtown location, 710 Philadelphia Ave., OC 410-289-1200

Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!! Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.

Employment Opportunities: Year Round, Full/Part Time: Banquet Server, Server, Bartender, Dishwasher, Busser, Food Runner, Line Cooks, Room Attendant, Night Audit, Income Auditor, Front Desk, Painter, Pool Attendants, Security Guards

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Come Join Our Winning Team!

Property Management Maintenance Assistant Needed

Now accepting applications for the following positions! Front Desk Overnight Front Desk Reservations Recreation Room Inspector Room Attendant Maintenance Painter Server Barista Hostess Line Cook

Seasonal (or) Year Round We have a busy rental department. We are looking for someone to assist in organizing maintenance calls, dispatching vendors, and helping in the office. Maintenance knowledge a plus. q Professional/Friendly q Must travel to properties mostly in Ocean Pines and Ocean City. q Must work most weekends as needed. - No Evenings q Minor maintenance abilities a plus. q Good clear handwriting Please fax resumes letters and references to or inquiries to

Looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Hileman Real Estate, Inc.

Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE

Attn: Chris to fax # 410-208-9562 or email Hilemanre@aol.com

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Now Hiring Day & Night Time Cashiers Must have punctuality & good work ethic! Please no phone calls 13903 Coastal Hwy. Bayside (Look for big yellow airplane)

COME GROW WITH US!! We are part of a large automotive group with parts stores, service centers and used car dealership And STILL GROWING!!! We have locations in the Rehoboth, Bethany and Ocean City areas. Applications for the following positions: - Technicians - Service Advisors/ Managers - Tire & Lube Techs - Auto Parts Associates/ Advisors Must have valid driver’s license. Excellent pay & advancement opportunities. Company matched Retirement plan, vacation, holiday pay, discounts And more!! Call 302-228-2353 or 443-497-0465 Full-Time, Year-Round

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Rhino Chaser Café, which opened this week between Sixth and Seventh streets on the Boardwalk, is the latest endeavor by Shotti’s Point founder Mike Shott. The restaurant hopes to stay open all year, providing a unique dining environment for Boardwalk patrons, even during the offseason.

Rhino Chaser comes to Boardwalk New Ocean City restaurant, from Shotti’s Point founder, plans to stay open all year By Josh Davis News Editor (May 3, 2019) Thrashers may be the king of Boardwalk French fries, but a new upstart hopes to at least challenge that notion, as well as perceptions of what Boardwalk dining can be. Rhino Chaser Café, between Sixth and Seventh streets oceanside, is the latest project of Shotti’s Point founders Mike and Lisa Shott, and operating partner Andrew Gmitter. Mike Shott got his start working at Kirby’s Pub in Ocean City in 2003 and around that time, he noticed many local eateries were offering similar menu items. “Everyone has the same stuff – buffalo chicken wrap, Caesar wraps, burgers [and] wings,” he said. “Kirby’s does a great job of doing it basic and very, very good, but other places don’t do the same good job and I was tired of looking at the same menu, tired of seeing things that are

just a knock of something from Key West or somewhere tropical. “We love food. I love traveling and trying new things, and I wanted to bring a different twist to Ocean City because it didn’t seem like anyone else was doing it. That’s where it all came from – 15 years ago I was tired of eating the same thing,” he added. Shott opened the first Shotti’s Point restaurant in Baltimore in 2013, followed by a 35th Street location in Ocean City three years later. The latest spot, Rino Chaser Café, refers to Shotti’s popular “Rino Chasers” fries that come with a dusting of parmesan, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and a white truffle aioli dipping sauce. Shott admits it’s not for everyone, but converts swear by them. “Fresh-cut fries was a big thing a few years ago, and we did it with a different twist and it really took off,” he said. “I love Thrasher’s French fries. I think they’re delicious, but ours taste nothing like them. These things are just so popular in Baltimore and on 35th Street.” The new restaurant opened on Monday and also features tacos, wraps, burritos and breakfast burri-

tos, breakfast sandwiches, parfait bowls, coconut water and fresh coffee. “Basically, this is just going to be an express [location] for food,” Shott said, adding the menu would also include “real-deal” crab cakes and about 15 types of wings. The taco menu will carry over many popular items from the 35th Street location. The Original Tsunami Tacos, for instance, feature sesame encrusted ahi tuna, seaweed salad, red onions, fresh cilantro and a plum sauce. The Surfer Rosa Tacos, named after the seminal 1988 indie rock album by The Pixies, includes marinated skirt steak, arugula, pico de gallo, red onions, goat cheese, fresh cilantro and a cabron sauce. Along with changing up the culinary landscape, Shott believes the Boardwalk is underserved in terms of providing offseason dining. “There’s nothing up here open year-round, or just for breakfast or lunch for that matter in the wintertime,” Shott said. “I’ve been living on 12th Street for 12 years. I’m up here all the time, even in February, and there’s always people walking See NEWEST Page 59

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (May 3, 2019) Owning a vacation home is part of the American dream for many people – the ability to have a place they can escape to for relaxation from work and a place to make memories with family and friends. The odds are you didn’t win a billion dollars playing Powerball, so you want to be sure you are not being too risky financially by investing in a second home, whether that home is here at the beach, on a lake or near a ski resort. In order to qualify for a second home purchase, you need to show that you are a good bet as far as getting a mortgage on a property is concerned, because statistically people would default on a second home mortgage before they would on a primary home. Two of the most important factors for lenders when reviewing your file are: debt-to-income ratio and credit score. Debt-to-income ratios are calculated by dividing your total debt per month by your gross monthly income. They take into account all expenses such as existing mortgage, the new mortgage, car payments, credit card payments, etc. The rule of thumb for a second home purchase is around 43 percent debt-toincome ratio, but there are approvals available up to 48-49 percent. It depends on credit score, loan-to-value ratio of the loan and the client’s reserves. It’s also tough to pinpoint an exact credit score that will get a second home deal done. Scores in the higher 600s may qualify, but in order to get the best interest rate offers, most lenders want to see credit scores above 700. As far as a down payment on a second home purchase, loans are available with as little as 10 percent down, but most buyers choose to put 20-25 percent down to allow for the best loan product and rate. There are guidelines in place from Fannie Mae on second home loans such as: must be occupied by the borrower for some portion of the year; restricted to one-unit dwellings; must be suitable for year-round occupancy; can not be a timeshare arrangement. Separate from Fannie Mae’s guideSee TIPS Page 59

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Annual OC Restaurant Week continues, through next Sat. By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (May 3, 2019) Ocean City’s 13th annual Spring Restaurant Week began last Sunday and will run through May 11, featuring signature and specially crafted dishes and new items at reduced prices offered by more than a dozen establishments. “I think it is beneficial to the restaurant to participate because it gives them an opportunity for their name to get out there,” Ocean City Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association Executive Director Susan Jones said. “It’s almost like it’s a free promotion for them, and it’s beneficial to the diner because they get all these great deals.” Touch of Italy, inside the Holiday Inn Oceanside on 66th Street, will offer three courses for $35 during Restaurant Week. “We like to participate in anything,” Restaurant Manager Peter Scioli said. “We’re big on community and we’re big on doing special things for people.” Diners are offered an antipasto, entrée and dessert. Starters include a choice of calamari, rolatino di Melazane (fried eggplant stuffed with ricotta and mozzarella), chef salad comprised of Mescaline, hearts of palm, olives, fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, asparagus and parmigiana cheese, or a Caesar salad. Entrée choices include pork chop with mushroom sauce, chicken breast stuffed with cheese, prosciutto and sage, or salmon over a bed of roasted brussels sprouts. For dessert, diners can enjoy a small cannolo. “Everyone should come to Touch of Italy. Everyone’s Italian at heart,” Scioli said. “There’s good food and good people.” Guests are encouraged to make a

reservation by calling 410-524-5252 The Hobbit on 81st Street has participated in Spring Restaurant Week since its inception. The fine dining establishment will offer three courses for $39. “There are a lot of people that come to town specifically for Restaurant Week,” Hobbit owner Garvey Heiderman said. “I know that because I talk to our customers who come in during Restaurant Week. It also gives chef a chance to do some different menu items.” Diners can choose three out of four options between appetizers, salads, entrees and dessert. For appetizers, diners can pick from shrimp toast, oysters hollandaise, See DINERS Page 60

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Tips on second home purchase Continued from Page 58 lines, most lenders want to see a second home a “reasonable” distance from your primary, and that number is generally considered to be 50 miles. The next option is to apply for an investment property loan, which requires the highest down payment and carries a higher interest rate. In addition to the financial side of the coin, also give good thought to whether you are ready for the upkeep of a second home, the additional payment, and being tied to one location for your vacations. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.

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Newest Boardwalk restaurant looking to shake things up Continued from Page 58 around.” Diners, however, seem to bypass the Boardwalk in favor of Berlin or West Ocean City, Shott said. “There’s people that come here [even in the winter] bundled up and they just want to have some type of connection with the ocean, and no one up here provides it. And if they do, it’s from a frozen bag and I can’t stand that,” he said. “They don’t have a view to have a cup of coffee and order a sandwich, especially in the offseason. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could actually do that? “We’re just stoked to be up here on the Boardwalk,” Shott continued, looking through the front windows at his view of the Atlantic ocean. “It’s a great office space for us and we hope that down the road somebody follows us. Maybe a John Fager or a John Trader says, ‘You know what, these guys are doing well and they brought something different to the Boardwalk – maybe we can add to it.’ That would be really cool.” Rino Chaser Café is open from 8 a.m. until midnight, seven days a week in-season. For more information, visit www.shottispoint.com.

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Diners can feast for cheap during OC Restaurant Week Continued from Page 59 parmesan sfumato, a baked dish similar to flan, served with a mushroom sauté, red wine demi glaze and truffle oil, or the soup of the day. Guests can also choose from Caesar, arugula or house salads. Five entrées are available including fresh fish, red wine braised short ribs, chicken confit, pork scallopini or crab cakes. For dessert, choose either the house special Mary’s Delight, made with a crushed walnut crust, a thin layer of sweetened cream cheese, chocolate pudding and whipped cream, or crème brûlée. “I think it’s a great thing for the town,” Heiderman said. “Anytime we have an event that brings people here that otherwise wouldn’t be coming, that’s a win for everybody. That’s a win for people that come to Ocean City and enjoy it and taste these different restaurants, and obviously it’s a good thing for the restaurants to get business they otherwise wouldn’t have.” For more information or to make a

reservation, call 410-524-8100. The two-week restaurant specials are designed to draw diners through the doors when business is slower, and also gives chefs an opportunity to create a unique menu or try out new ideas. Alcohol, tax and gratuity are not included in Restaurant Week’s special menu prices. In addition, diners are encouraged to send in three receipts from different participating Restaurant Week establishments. Restaurant Week organizers will choose one winner who will receive a $150 gift card to their favorite participating eatery. Send a picture of the receipts to inquire@ocvisitor.com or text to 410726-0334. Participants can also mail the receipts to 5700 Coastal Highway, Suite 302, Ocean City, Maryland, 21842. Letters must be postmarked by May 17. Include name and phone number to be eligible. For participating restaurants’ menus and prices, visit www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com.

OC Restaurant Week Participants • BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street • Bourbon Street on the Beach, 116th Street • Captain’s Table, 15th Street, in the Marriott Courtyard • Crab Alley, Golf Course Road, West Ocean City • Happy Jack Pancake House, 25th Street • Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant, 101st Street, in the Clarion Resort Hotel • Layton’s, 92nd Street • Longboard Café, 67th Street • Mad Fish Bar and Grille, Harbor Rd., West Ocean City • Marlin Moon Restaurant, 33rd

Street, in the DoubleTree Ocean City • Mickey Fins, in the Ocean City Fishing Center, West Ocean City • Reel Inn, 14th Street, bayside • Sello’s, Golf Course Road, West Ocean City • The Hobbit Restaurant, 81st Street • The Shark on the Harbor, Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City • The Shrimp Boat, Route 611, West Ocean City • Touch of Italy, inside Holiday Inn, 66th Street • Victorian Room inside Dunes Manor Hotel, 28th Street

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SBT Signs & Graphics, Stanley Steemer, and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. The bronze sponsors were American Home Shield, Capitol Title, Chesapeake Inspection Services, Cutco Closing Gifts, Deeley Insurance Group, First Home Mortgage, FLC Energy, Guaranteed Rate Affinity, Home Seal Services, Landmark Insurance & Financial Group, Maryland Realtors, Movement Mortgage, Plak That Printing Company, PrimeLending, Real Estate Title & Escrow, Sentrilock, The Bank of Delmarva, Tri Gas & Oil, and Vacasa Real Estate. There were also 17 vendors. “We were thrilled that our event doubled in size compared to last year because it shows that our sponsors and vendors see value in connecting with our members and helping them grow their business,” said Coastal President Bernie Flax. “We’d like to thank our sponsors for their tremendous support and our members for attending the event.” For more information about Coastal, visit www.coastalrealtors.org.

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TOWN OF OCEAN CITY OPERATING BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2020 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

1ST READING

General Fund

1ST READING

FY - 2020 A. Anticipated Revenue: Property Taxes

FY - 2020

B. Anticipated Expenditures: 44,106,226 General Government

Other Taxes Licenses and Permits Revenue From Other Agencies

20,116,558 4,403,875 4,976,150

Public Safety General Public Works/Beach Maintenance Sanitation and Waste Removal

Charges For Current Services Fines and Forfeitures Other Revenue Prior Year Reserves

10,132,725 774,400 897,766 877,203

Highways and Streets Economic Development - Tourism Culture and Recreation Debt Service

86,284,903

Total Expenditures To Transportation Fund

Total Revenue

5,666,039 8,125,806 8,130,541 5,230,357 $

To Airport Fund To Golf Course To Convention Center To Capital Projects Total Expenditures

86,284,903

and Other Financing Sources

3,878,514 36,567,204 5,975,442 6,237,212

79,811,115 1,270,618 691,164 233,000 1,537,200 2,741,806 86,284,903

and Other Financing Uses

Enterprise Funds: Water

Transportation

Convention Center

Wastewater

Airport

Golf Course

A. Anticipated Revenue: Service Charges Capacity/Impact Fees Grants/Build America Bond Subsidy Food and Beverage Tax Prior Year Reserves Transfer-In From General Fund Total Revenue

6,415,158 $ 132,300 0 0 0 0 6,547,458 $

4,653,993 $ 0 1,445,782 0 0 1,270,618 7,370,393 $

1,919,658 $ 0 1,587,200 1,430,000 70,813 1,537,200 6,544,871 $

14,273,010 $ 231,000 100,350 0 0 0 14,604,360 $

1,071,683 $ 0 0 0 120,000 691,164 1,882,847 $

2,183,680 0 0 0 6,411 233,000 2,423,091

2,220,370 $ 3,155,722 492,267 679,099

3,949,885 $ 3,420,508 0 0

3,137,646 $ 1,635,024 0 1,572,201

4,164,954 $ 4,291,644 2,371,565 3,776,197

351,864 $ 803,447 120,000 607,536

1,125,781 1,064,310 233,000 0

0 6,547,458 $

0 7,370,393 $

200,000 6,544,871 $

0 14,604,360 $

0 1,882,847 $

0 2,423,091

B. Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services Non-Personal Services Capital Outlay Debt Service Transfer to Reserves Total Expenditures

Information Technology

Service Center

Vehicle Trust

Risk Management

Pension & OPEB Trust

Capital Projects

A. Anticipated Revenue: Charges to Other Funds Investment Earnings/Other Employee Contributions Sale of Capital Assets/Lease Rev Prior Year Reserves General Fund Contribution Total Revenue

2,234,375 $ 0 0

4,717,726 $ 0 0

2,722,382 $ 0 0

2,405,871 $ 40,545 0

8,106,000 $ 5,416,000 1,883,000

0 0 0

0 0 0 2,234,375 $

0 0 0 4,717,726 $

502,337 436,403 0 3,661,122 $

0 0 0 2,446,416 $

0 0 0 15,405,000 $

0 0 2,986,806 2,986,806

1,064,804 $ 1,169,571 0

1,712,542 $ 3,005,184 0

0 $ 866,938 989,894

276,331 $ 2,090,085 0

0 $ 1,050,000 0

0 0 0

0 8,960,000 5,395,000

0 0 0

B. Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services Non-Personal Services Debt Service

Capital Outlay Benefit Payments Transfer to Reserves Capital Projects Total Expenditures

0 0 0 $

0 2,234,375 $

0 0 0 0 4,717,726 $

1,804,290 0 0 0 3,661,122 $

0 0 80,000 0 2,446,416 $

0 15,405,000 $

2,986,806 2,986,806

Special Authorization - Budget Manager The Budget Manager 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 Administrator & 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 $0.4656 per $100 of assessed valuation of real property and a rate of $1.29 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 6, 2019 SECOND READING of this ordinance shall be held at a meeting of the Mayor and City Council on May 20, 2019.

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Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the 10146 GREENBRIAR DRIVE property at the risk and cost of the BERLIN, MD 21811 defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable atUnder a power of sale contained torneys’ fees for the Substitute in a certain Deed of Trust from Mary Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if F. Haines, dated October 30, 2002 the Substitute Trustees have filed and recorded in Liber 3501, Folio 041 the appropriate motion with the among the Land Records of Worces- Court to resell the property. Purter County, Maryland, modified by chaser waives personal service of Loan Modification Agreement any paper filed in connection with recorded on December 17, 2003 in such a motion on himself and/or any the Land Records of Worcester principal or corporate designee, and County at Liber No. 3966, Folio 441, expressly agrees to accept service of with an original principal balance of any such paper by regular mail di$95,000.00, and an original interest rected to the address provided by rate of 2.000%, default having oc- said bidder at the time of foreclosure curred under the terms thereof, the auction. In such event, the defaultSubstitute Trustees will sell at pub- ing purchaser shall be liable for the lic auction at the Courthouse door payment of any deficiency in the for the Circuit Court for Worcester purchase price, all costs and exCounty, on penses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due May 21, 2019 AT 3:20 PM and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF underlying secured debt. The purGROUND and the improvements chaser shall not be entitled to any thereon situated in Worcester surplus proceeds or profits resulting County, MD and more fully de- from any resale of the property. If scribed in the aforesaid Deed of the Substitute Trustees cannot conTrust. The property is improved by vey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall a dwelling. Terms of Sale: The property will be the return of the deposit without be sold “as is” and subject to condi- interest. The sale is subject to posttions, restrictions, easements and sale confirmation and audit of the agreements of record affecting same, status of the loan with the loan serif any and with no warranty of any vicer including, but not limited to, kind. A deposit of $8,500.00 by cer- determination of whether the bortified funds only (no cash will be ac- rower entered into any repayment cepted) is required at the time of agreement, reinstated or paid off the auction. Balance of the purchase loan prior to the sale. In any such price to be paid in cash within ten event, this sale shall be null and days of final ratification of sale by void, and the Purchaser’s sole remthe Circuit Court for Worcester edy, in law or equity, shall be the reCounty. At the Substitute Trustees’ turn of his deposit without interest. discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. if a corporation or LLC, must proGoldberg, Richard E. Solomon, duce evidence, prior to bidding, of the Richard J. Rogers, David W. legal formation of such entity. The Simpson, Jr., Michael McKeefery, purchaser, other than the Holder of and Christianna Kersey, the Note, its assigns, or designees, Substitute Trustees shall pay interest on the unpaid pur- Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC chase money at the note rate from (410) 825-2900 the date of foreclosure auction to the www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com date funds are received in the office CGD File #: 443518 of the Substitute Trustees. OCD-5/2/3t In the event settlement is delayed _________________________________ for any reason , there shall be no Rosenberg & Associates, LLC abatement of interest. All due 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 and/or unpaid private utility, water Bethesda, MD 20814 and sewer facilities charges, or front (301) 907-8000 foot benefit payments, are payable www.rosenberg-assoc.com by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY of the date of foreclosure auction, un11000 COASTAL HWY., UNIT less the purchaser is the foreclosing #1907 lender or its designee. Cost of all OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all Under a power of sale contained other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. in a certain Deed of Trust from

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE

Daniel J. Forte and Bonita Anne Forte dated March 10, 2010 and recorded in Liber 5444, folio 343 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MAY 17, 2019 AT 2:15 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 1907 in the “Capri Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #10-127998. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $28,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and

PAGE 63 expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 66130. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-5/2/3t _________________________________ Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 200 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000

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1511 Cedar Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Terrence W. Batson, dated December 21, 2006, and recorded in Liber 4842, Folio 099 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction at Circuit Court for Worcester County, Courthouse Door for Worcester County, Snow Hill, MD on May 13, 2019 at 11:00 AM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND KNOWN AS Lot 4, Phase 1, Cedar Pointe subdivision, situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust, carrying Tax ID No. 01038907. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, agreements, easements, covenants and rights of way of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $17,000.00 will be required at the time of sale in the form of cash, certified check, or other form as the Substitute Trustees determine acceptable. No deposit shall be required of the noteholder where the noteholder bids in the property at auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, time being of the essence for purchaser. In the event that settlement does not occur within the said ten days, the purchaser shall be in default. Upon such default the Trustees may file a Motion and Order to Resell the property at the

PAGE 64 risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, and purchaser(s) hereby consent to entry of such resale order without further notice, in which case the deposit shall be forfeited and all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then readvertise and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser; or, without reselling the property, the Trustees may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser. Interest to be paid on the purchase money less the stated deposit called for herein, at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustee. There shall be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason, including but not limited to exceptions to sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, Court administration of the foreclosure or unknown title defects. All taxes, ground rent, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges/assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, are to be adjusted to the date of auction and thereafter are to be assumed by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, agricultural transfer tax, if any and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of damage to the property from the date of auction forward. If the Substitute Trustee does not convey title for any reason, including but not limited to the Secured Party executing a forbearance agreement with the borrower(s) described in the above-mentioned Deed of Trust, or allowing the borrower(s) to execute their right to reinstate or payoff the subject loan, prior to the sale, with or without the Substitute Trustee’s prior knowledge, or if the sale is not ratified for any reason including errors made by the Substitute Trustees, the foreclosure sale shall be null and void and of no effect, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit without interest. Further terms and particulars may be announced at time of sale, and purchaser may be required to execute a Memorandum of Sale at the time of auction. (Matter #23042) Jeffrey Nadel, Scott Nadel, Daniel Menchel and Doreen Strothman, Substitute Trustees MDC Auctioneers

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Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Mortgage from Thodhor Gionis, dated July 27, 2005, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, in Liber S.V.H. No. 4501, folio 425, et seq., the Assignees having been assigned by instrument duly recorded among the Land Records as aforesaid for purposes of foreclosure, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the party secured thereby, the undersigned Assignees will sell at public auction, to be held at the premises: 207 ST. LOUIS AVE. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 ON THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 AT 2:31 P.M. ALL that fee simple lot or parcel of land, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Ocean City, Worcester County, MD, and more fully described in the aforesaid Mortgage. This valuable Property, contains approximately 7,100 square feet of land, and is improved by an apartment building containing 4 residential units. Reference to the site is made for a more complete description. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $25,000.00 will be required of the purchaser at the time of sale. The deposit shall be in the form of cash, certified or cashier’s check at the time and place of sale, or other form of security, at the sole discretion of the Assignees. The balance of the purchase price is to be secured to the satisfaction of the Assignees and represented by a Promissory Note, conditioned upon the conveyance of good and marketable title. The balance in cash will be due at settlement which shall be within ten (10) days after final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court of Worcester County unless said period is extended by the Assignees, their suc-

cessors or assigns for good cause shown, time being of the essence. Interest at the rate of 7.5% per annum shall be paid on unpaid purchase money from date of sale to date of settlement. 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. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, liens, restrictions, and agreements of record affecting same, if any. Taxes, water charges, sanitary commission charges, assessments and liens or encumbrances for sewer, water, drainage, or other public improvements completed or commenced on or prior to the date of sale or subsequent thereto, if any, are to be adjusted and apportioned as of the date of sale and are to be assumed and paid thereafter by purchaser, whether assessments have been levied or not as of date of settlement. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, document preparation and title insurance shall be borne by the purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a First Time Maryland Homebuyer. 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. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price following ratification of the sale, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. If the Assignees are unable to convey marketable or insurable title to the property, or if ratification of sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit without interest. Upon refund of the deposit, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claims against the Assignees. The improvements are being sold in an “AS IS” condition, with no warranties expressed or implied, with Purchaser responsible for any and all housing or zoning code violations. The Assignees reserve the right to reject any and all bids in their sole discretion. For information, please contact the undersigned at (410) 289-3553. Joseph E. Moore, Assignee Christopher T. Woodley, Assignee 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE

OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 107 SEA LA. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 22, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5000, Folio 144 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $440,000.00, 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 14, 2019 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $39,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assess-

MAY 3, 2019 ment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 165832-3) 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-4/25/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 19-19, on the lands of Tammy Stigall, requesting a special exception to allow a kennel for the

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Ocean City Today / Public Notices boarding of household pets, and variances to the Ordinance prescribed separation distance from 200 feet from all property lines for an outside pen to 20.5 feet from the rear property line (an encroachment of 179.5 feet), 17.6 feet from the right side property line (an encroachment of 182.4 feet) and 92.7 feet from the front property line (an encroachment of 102.5 feet) in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-201(c)(31), ZS 1-305 and ZS 1-325, located at 1813 St. Lukes Road, approximately 100 feet west of Pheasant Lane, Tax Map 36, Parcel 65, Lot 1, in the Seventh Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:40 p.m. Case No. 19-23, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Richard & Susan Carmine, requesting the removal of a condition associated with BZA Case No. 97010 in order to allow ground floor and first floor enclosed rear decks in the rear yard setback in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Section ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-206(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 12355 Snug Harbor Road, approximately 4,228 feet east of Stephen Decatur Highway (MD Route 611), Tax Map 33, Parcel 346, Section A, Lot 76 of the Snug Harbor Subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Re-Advertisement of Case No. 1920, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, Esquire, on the lands of Ocean Tower Investment LLC, requesting a special exception to allow for contractor shops in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1202(c)(14), ZS 1-305, ZS 1-322 and ZS 1-325, located at 11912 St. Martins Neck Road, on the southerly side of the intersection with Industrial Park Road, Tax Map 10, Parcel 27, Lot 1, in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-4/25/2t _________________________________ CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17810 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MICHELE LYNLEY RAFFERTY Notice is given that Kenneth M. Rafferty, 11130B Chambers Court, Woodstock, MD 21163, was on April 18, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Michele Lynley Rafferty who died on February 23, 2019, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate

of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 18th day of October, 2019. 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. Kenneth M. Rafferty 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 25, 2019 OCD-4/25/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Maurice O’Brien Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. William G. Hill III 3 Barnacle Court Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000014

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this 9th day of April, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 3 Barnacle Court, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 13th day of May, 2019, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 6th day of May, 2019. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $125,668.91, subject to paying

off senior lien(s). Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-4/18/3t _________________________________ WORCESTER COUNTY MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE TREASURER GOVERNMENT CENTER 1 WEST MARKET STREET, ROOM 1105 SNOW HILL, MD 21863

TAX SALE

OF PROPERTIES LOCATED IN WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND State and County taxes for the 2017 tax levy (and prior years) by the County Commissioners of Worcester County and/or delinquent water, sewer, and assessment charges and/or delinquent nuisance abatements on the properties hereinafter described being due and in arrears and unpaid, and in order to compel the payment of the same, together with interest thereon and costs attending the proceeding, as provided by law, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Treasurer, Finance Officer, and Collector of State and County taxes for Worcester County, Maryland, as provided by the Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland, the undersigned Treasurer, Finance Officer and Collector, aforesaid, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder the following properties. This public auction will be held at the Worcester Government Center, County Commissioners Meeting Room, Room 1101, 1 West Market Street, in Snow Hill, Worcester County, Maryland on FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2019 AT THE HOUR OF 10:00 A.M. LIST OF PROPERTIES Acct#10768682 Assessed To 1111 Edgewater LLC. Located At 1111 Edgewater Ave 0104 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 104 Edgewater Ave 1111 Edgewater CM. Assessment $519,300. Total Due $17,127.87 Acct#10768683 Assessed To 1111 Edgewater LLC. Located At 1111 Edgewater Ave 0201 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 201 Edgewater Ave 1111 Edgewater CM. Assessment $523,200. Total Due $17,392.46 Acct#10768686 Assessed To 1111 Edgewater LLC. Located At 1111 Edgewater Ave 0204 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 204 Edgewater Ave 1111 Edgewater CM. Assessment $519,300. Total Due $17,127.87 Acct#10768687 Assessed To 1111 Edgewater LLC. Located At 1111 Edgewater Ave 0301 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 301 Edgewater Ave 1111 Edgewater CM. Assessment $531,900. Total Due $17,701.49 Acct#10768688 Assessed To 1111 Edgewater LLC. Located At 1111

PAGE 66 Edgewater Ave 0302 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 302 Edgewater Ave 1111 Edgewater CM. Assessment $546,500. Total Due $18,464.96 Acct#10768690 Assessed To 1111 Edgewater LLC. Located At 1111 Edgewater Ave 0304 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 304 Edgewater Ave 1111 Edgewater CM. Assessment $527,400. Total Due $17,471.80 Acct#10768691 Assessed To 1111 Edgewater LLC. Located At 1111 Edgewater Ave 0401 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 401 Edgewater Ave 1111 Edgewater CM. Assessment $531,900. Total Due $17,701.49 Acct#10768693 Assessed To 1111 Edgewater LLC. Located At 1111 Edgewater Ave 0403 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 403 Edgewater Ave 1111 Edgewater CM. Assessment $575,200. Total Due $18,923.15 Acct#10768694 Assessed To 1111 Edgewater LLC. Located At 1111 Edgewater Ave 0404 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 404 Edgewater Ave 1111 Edgewater CM. Assessment $527,400. Total Due $17,471.80 Acct#10768695 Assessed To 1111 Edgewater LLC. Located At 1 Edgewater CM Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Boat Slip #1 Edgewater Ave 1111 Edgewater CM. Assessment $20,000. Total Due $772.14 Acct#10768696 Assessed To 1111 Edgewater LLC. Located At 2 Edgewater CM Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Boat Slip #2 Edgewater Ave 1111 Edgewater CM. Assessment $20,000. Total Due $772.14 Acct#10768698 Assessed To 1111 Edgewater LLC. Located At 4 Edgewater CM Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Boat Slip #4 Edgewater Ave 1111 Edgewater CM. Assessment $20,000. Total Due $772.14 Acct#10768700 Assessed To 1111 Edgewater LLC. Located At 6 Edgewater CM Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Boat Slip #6 Edgewater Ave 1111 Edgewater CM. Assessment $20,000. Total Due $772.14 Acct#10768702 Assessed To 1111 Edgewater LLC. Located At 8 Edgewater CM Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Boat Slip #8 Edgewater Ave 1111 Edgewater CM. Assessment $30,000. Total Due $1,094.22 Acct#10768703 Assessed To 1111 Edgewater LLC. Located At 9 Edgewater CM Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Boat Slip #9 Edgewater Ave 1111 Edgewater CM. Assessment $30,000. Total Due $1,094.22 Acct#01011049 Assessed To 1128 Ocean Highway Holding LLC. Located At 1128 Ocean Hwy Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As App 1 Ac E Side R-13 S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $345,200. Total Due $7,620.14 Acct#10126452 Assessed To Abdow Victor P Jr & Seborowski Nina M. Located At 11000 Coastal Hwy 0705 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 705 Beach Hwy Capri CM. Assessment $250,633. Total Due $8,033.54 Acct#02031353 Assessed To Ames Sarah. Located At 216 Ross St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 3 5019.01 Sq Ft 216 S Ross St H Williams Subdiv. Assessment $29,700. Total Due $1,351.62

Ocean City Today / Public Notices Acct#03133877 Assessed To Angela C Schrider Gift Trust. Located At 314 Franklin Ave 107 Berlin, Md 21811. Described As U 107 P 1 Franklin Ave Berlin Profess Ctr. Assessment $213,600. Total Due $7,947.35 Acct#01022636 Assessed To Arapaho Realty LLC. Located At 411 Market St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 38’ X 204’ N Side 411 Market St Pocomoke. Assessment $75,367. Total Due $3,698.08 Acct#01022644 Assessed To Arapaho Realty LLC. Located At 414 Oxford St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 170’ X 223’ S Side 414 & 416 Oxford St. Assessment $5,600. Total Due $393.32 Acct#01022652 Assessed To Arapaho Realty LLC. Located At 413 Market St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 43' X 204' North Side 413 Market St Pocomoke. Assessment $92,500. Total Due $4,453.07 Acct#01022857 Assessed To Arapaho Realty LLC. Located At 415 Market St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 45’ X 206’ X 47’ X 206’ N Side 5th St & 415 Market St Pocomoke. Assessment $27,600. Total Due $2,192.78 Acct#01023233 Assessed To Arapaho Realty LLC. Located At 501 Market St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 84' X 205' N Side 501 Market St Pocomoke. Assessment $131,733. Total Due $6,059.28 Acct#02017539 Assessed To Askew Yvonne D & Baine Denise R. Located At Market St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As App 42 1/2' X 70' W Market St Snow Hill. Assessment $6,200. Total Due $602.87 Acct#10026814 Assessed To AWS 450 Limited Partnership. Located At 700 S Philadelphia Ave Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As 45742 Sf W/S Phila Ave Mean High Water Survey 3. Assessment $5,267,700. Total Due $165,630.04 Acct#01015850 Assessed To Ayers Jermaine Lamar. Located At 102 Laurel St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 50' X 50' S Side 102 Laurel St & Clarke Ave. Assessment $51,200. Total Due $2,287.77 Acct#10441005 Assessed To Ayres Creek Investments LLC. Located At Winding Creek Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As L-15 16.68 Ac SRA 15 W/S Stephen Decatur Hwy Winding Creek Estate Pl. Assessment $198,300. Total Due $3,955.07 Acct#01022717 Assessed To Ayres Margaret George. Located At 101 Fourth St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 77.5' X 158.5' X 75.5 X 150.5 E Side 101 Fourth & Oxford Sts. Assessment $24,600. Total Due $1,968.35 Acct#10720036 Assessed To Bailey Geraldine G For Life. Located At 3A Bermuda Bay CM Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip #A3 123rd St Bermuda Bay Tnhs CM. Assessment $15,000. Total Due $604.76 Acct#05009987 Assessed To Baker Kristal L. Located At 12013 St Martins Neck Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 5.34 Acs N Side St Martins Neck Rd E Of Bishopville. Assessment $181,600. Total Due $4,120.40 Acct#02006936 Assessed To Ballard Artie H & Elizabeth W. Located At 4239 Market St Snow Hill, Md

21863. Described As Lot 18 Blk 1 Sec 1 W/S Market St 35184 Sq Ft Pl Castle Hill Ests. Assessment $84,600. Total Due $2,091.44 Acct#01020358 Assessed To Belote Sherwood. Located At 719 Short St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 22 E Side Short St Plat Atkinsons Addition. Assessment $73,300. Total Due $5,639.16 Acct#03030784 Assessed To Benito Antonio M & Benito Deborah A. Located At 201 South Main St Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 76’ X 413’ E Side 201 S Main St Berlin. Assessment $275,700. Total Due $9,962.90 Acct#01022989 Assessed To Bernstein Michael R & Bernstein Carole A. Located At 116 Sixth St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 2 Lots W/S Sixth & Oxford St Pocomoke. Assessment $90,100. Total Due $4,340.83 Acct#03163377 Assessed To Berzonski Derrick J & Shawnee J Berzonski. Located At 201 Flagship Cir Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 42 Ph 1S 21781 Sf Flagship Cir Decatur Farms Pl. Assessment $222,700. Total Due $8,013.15 Acct#01016776 Assessed To Bishop Elizabeth Ann & Wise Andre Melvin. Located At 615 Clarke Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 1 E Side 615 Clarke Ave Plat B Pocomoke. Assessment $48,133. Total Due $2,158.51 Acct#10001609 Assessed To Bisignani Auretta M For Life. Located At 12546 Selsey Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 14 Blk 19 Sec A S Side Selsey Rd Cape Isle Of Wight. Assessment $234,233. Total Due $5,130.17 Acct#05000068 Assessed To Bivens Letitia Rodnay. Located At 9425 Morris Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 17.19 Acs N Side Morris Road S Of Selbyville. Assessment $88,700. Total Due $2,179.98 Acct#10083877 Assessed To Bloom Aaron Gerson. Located At 8 74th St 002E Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 2-E 74th St Sea Wave CM. Assessment $186,400. Total Due $6,131.45 Acct#01001280 Assessed To Blount Allen B Jr & Mirian B Golden. Located At Cypress Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 105' X 105' W Side Unionville - Cedar Hall Road. Assessment $8,900. Total Due $431.44 Acct#10002575 Assessed To Bodolus Mark J. Located At 12509 Selsey Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As 120' X 166.7' N Side Selsey Rd Pl Cape Isle Of Wight. Assessment $151,700. Total Due $4,604.99 Acct#10409926 Assessed To Bonsal David. Located At 41 Club Ocean Villas II 41 Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip #41 Edw L Taylor Rd Club Ocean Villas II CM. Assessment $15,000. Total Due $611.11 Acct#10744954 Assessed To Booker Robert B & Clarkson Cynthia L. Located At 13700 Coastal Hwy 108 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 108 Coastal Hwy Seaside Retreat CM. Assessment $414,100. Total Due $13,415.87 Acct#10315433 Assessed To Borkowicz Stephen L & Borkowicz Lucretia L. Located At 808 Bahia Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot

MAY 3, 2019 120 3600 Sq Ft Bahia Road Montego Bay Mobile Hm Pk Sec 8B. Assessment $196,300. Total Due $6,192.08 Acct#03035719 Assessed To Bowen Anthony James. Located At Flower St Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 21,125 Sq Ft E Side Flower Street Berlin. Assessment $27,700. Total Due $1,155.54 Acct#03034569 Assessed To Bowen Jason Anthony. Located At 210 Flower St Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 60.3’ X 92’ E Side Flower Street Berlin. Assessment $34,700. Total Due $1,415.22 Acct#01019805 Assessed To Brimer Maurice & Laura Mae Smith. Located At 917 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 115' X 180' E Side 917 Second & Broad Streets. Assessment $79,800. Total Due $3,884.06 Acct#10254108 Assessed To Brogden Carl & Nix Emily. Located At 2 80th St 0205 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 205 Z 80th St Diamond Head CM. Assessment $161,300. Total Due $5,638.33 Acct#10009839 Assessed To Brown James Anderson. Located At 10130 Silver Point Ln Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As 1.07 Acs E Side Silver Point Rd On Herring Creek. Assessment $282,600. Total Due $6,286.28 Acct#07006209 Assessed To Brummitt Jeffrey R & Brummitt April J. Located At Scotty Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 164.79 Acs E Side Scotty Road Prop Sur James F Adams. Assessment $41,100. Total Due $1,015.43 Acct#03015092 Assessed To Buck Brown LLC. Located At 10702 Assateague Rd Berlin, Md. Described As 2.29 Acs South Side R-376 Ayres & Brown Bound Agmt. Assessment $177,000. Total Due $4,036.23 Acct#10397790 Assessed To Cabada William P & Cabada Christina M. Located At 12 White Marlin CM 12 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Boat Slip 12 Somerset St White Marlin CM. Assessment $20,000. Total Due $772.14 Acct#03031918 Assessed To Cadgavdec Properties LLC. Located At Nelson St Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 32300 Sq Ft S Side R-346 Bndy Ln Adj Grainery LLC. Assessment $37,100. Total Due $1,486.14 Acct#03031926 Assessed To Cadgavdec Properties LLC. Located At 10008 Old Ocean City Blvd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 1.27 Acs S Side R-346 Bndy Ln Adj Grainery LLC. Assessment $1,844,400. Total Due $35,687.93 Acct#01024361 Assessed To Canonici Nick J & Kathryn Marie & Veanetta B Ennis. Located At 805 Walnut St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 50' X 113 1/2' N Side 805 Walnut St Pocomoke. Assessment $52,467. Total Due $2,327.35 Acct#01017519 Assessed To Captain Investments III LLC. Located At Market St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 28 1/2' X 78' S Side Market St Booth Restaurant. Assessment $17,700. Total Due $1,557.64 Acct#10289858 Assessed To Carabelli David. Located At 5104 Coastal Hwy 0101N Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 101 N Btw 51st & 52nd Sts Siesta Villas CM. Assessment $117,833. Total Due $3,888.62

MAY 3, 2019 Acct#10206715 Assessed To Carey William G & Gertrude A. Located At 12 57th St 0004 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 4 57th St Sun-E-Lane CM. Assessment $156,400. Total Due $5,165.23 Acct#01021761 Assessed To Carlton Harvey. Located At 612 Walnut St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 1 12238 Sq Ft S/S 612 Walnut St Pl Sur Gary & Wm Outten. Assessment $76,567. Total Due $3,349.21 Acct#07000022 Assessed To Chatham Daphne Frances Ball For Life. Located At 8052 Meadow Bridge Rd Eden, Md 21822. Described As 42.19 Acs E Side Meadow Bridge Road. Assessment $77,767. Total Due $2,595.66 Acct#07000030 Assessed To Chatham Daphne Frances For Life Chatham Grover Todd Jr For Life. Located At Meadow Bridge Rd Eden, Md 21822. Described As 64 Acs Mt Pleasant Land E Side Meadow Bridge Rd. Assessment $21,200. Total Due $1,367.77 Acct#07000049 Assessed To Chatham Daphne Frances For Life & Chatham Grover Todd For Life. Located At Meadow Bridge Rd Eden, Md 21822. Described As 23 Acs E Side Meadow Bridge Road. Assessment $4,000. Total Due $397.91 Acct#10202329 Assessed To Clark David M. Located At 112 Nautical Ln Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 279 Sec 5A S Ocean Dr Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $126,300. Total Due $4,126.27 Acct#10222079 Assessed To Colletti Ricardo V & Walker-Colletti Stephanie B. Located At 3801 Atlantic Ave 0110 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 110 Btw 38th & 39th Sts Diamond Beach CM. Assessment $233,367. Total Due $7,580.25 Acct#10222311 Assessed To Colletti Ricardo V & Walker-Colletti Stephanie B. Located At 3801 Atlantic Ave 0216 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 216 Btw 38th & 39th Sts Diamond Beach CM. Assessment $252,267. Total Due $8,074.51 Acct#01018108 Assessed To Collins Craig Darnell. Located At 130 Willow St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 90' X 60' Willow X 2nd Sts Pocomoke. Assessment $93,633. Total Due $4,263.07 Acct#01018116 Assessed To Collins Craig Darnell. Located At 126 Willow St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 46’ X 97’ Willow Street Pocomoke. Assessment $59,867. Total Due $2,773.72 Acct#01016318 Assessed To Collins Diondre Lamount. Located At 714 Fourth St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 0.456 Ac W Side 714 4th St Near Scotts Allen. Assessment $42,100. Total Due $2,122.73 Acct#10439973 Assessed To Cook William W. Located At 5 South Bay CM S5 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As BS 5 South Bay CM. Assessment $30,000. Total Due $1,081.50 Acct#03029123 Assessed To Corbin Leslie H. Located At 104 South Main St Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot W Side 104 S Main X Washington Sts. Assessment $185,200. Total Due $6,220.02 Acct#10144159 Assessed To Craw-

Ocean City Today / Public Notices ford Walter Owen Jr & Jo Lea Trustees. Located At 11604 Coastal Hwy 1407 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 1407 Beach Hwy Fountainhead Tower CM. Assessment $204,100. Total Due $7,154.11 Acct#03070255 Assessed To Crecelius Lloyd J Jr. Located At 12 Admiral Dr Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-06-480 10044 Sq Ft Admiral Dr Pl Ocean Pines Sec 6. Assessment $136,000. Total Due $2,990.22 Acct#02007223 Assessed To Dale Archie L. Located At 5509 Princess Way Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 8 Acs Near W Side R-113 S Of Snow Hill. Assessment $101,900. Total Due $2,436.05 Acct#02000512 Assessed To Dale Ollie. Located At 7230 Shockley Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 3.66 Acs E Side Shockley Road N Of Snow Hill. Assessment $79,300. Total Due $1,977.03 Acct#03143511 Assessed To Davis And Davis LLC. Located At 11022 Nicholas Ln 1 Berlin, Md 21811. Described As U 1 P 3 4570 Sq Ft Manklin Creek Rd Ocean Pines Vlg Sq CM. Assessment $457,000. Total Due $7,268.85 Acct#01021567 Assessed To Davis Barbara & Vernon Sample. Located At 502 Cedar St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 86' X 63' S Side 502 & 504 Cedar Street. Assessment $6,000. Total Due $412.29 Acct#01021575 Assessed To Davis Barbara & Vernon Sample. Located At 509 Laurel St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 86' X 63' N Side 507 & 509 Laurel Street. Assessment $45,100. Total Due $2,040.28 Acct#04003748 Assessed To Dennis Clifton H Jr. Located At 8634 Langmaid Rd Newark, Md 21841. Described As 1.40 Acs S Side Langmaid Road South Of Newark. Assessment $90,700. Total Due $2,197.38 Acct#03083101 Assessed To Dlubala Stephen W Jr & Sharon E. Located At 3 Ivy Ln Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-03-035 11146 Sq Ft Ivy Lane Pl Ocean Pines Sec 3. Assessment $178,900. Total Due $3,916.50 Acct#10270200 Assessed To Domagala Suzanne. Located At 105 120th St 0048A Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 48 B A-4 P 5 Edw L Taylor Rd Club Ocean Villas II CM. Assessment $146,833. Total Due $4,752.54 Acct#03146731 Assessed To Donaway Keith Allen & Brenda Gale. Located At 12292 Blueberry Rd Whaleyville, Md 21872. Described As Lot 1 2 Ac S/S Blueberry Rd M Donaway Min Subdiv. Assessment $104,800. Total Due $2,456.78 Acct#01013513 Assessed To Dooling James L III & Pamela M. Located At 2719 Payne Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 195' X 225' E Side Bunting Road S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $67,000. Total Due $1,692.41 Acct#01017667 Assessed To Dunn Michael C. Located At 132 Market St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 22 1/2' X 78' S Side Market St & Clarke Ave. Assessment $51,200. Total Due $2,521.94 Acct#01017675 Assessed To Dunn Michael C. Located At 208 Clarke Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described

As 27' X 56' N Side Willow St & Clarke Ave. Assessment $11,600. Total Due $1,163.94 Acct#01018035 Assessed To Dunn Michael C & Merle E Dunn & Arapaho Realty LLC. Located At Clarke Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Parcel A 6224.5 Sqft Clarke Ave & Willow St Resub Michael Dunn Etal. Assessment $24,800. Total Due $2,130.97 Acct#01047191 Assessed To Dunn Michael C & Merle E Dunn & Arapaho Realty LLC. Located At 124 Willow St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Parcel B 4102.3 Sqft Willow St Resub Michael Dunn Etal. Assessment $53,400. Total Due $4,740.16 Acct#07000251 Assessed To Dykes Ned S & Eileen P. Located At 8454 Meadow Bridge Rd West Of Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 76.90 Acs E Side Meadow Bridge Road. Assessment $66,500. Total Due $1,938.95 Acct#01026666 Assessed To East Ashley Hinman & Major Archibold East III. Located At 1511 Linden Dr Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 8 Blk D 65’ X 150’ 1511 Linden Drive Pl Small Bull & Dryden. Assessment $92,567. Total Due $3,855.32 Acct#01013432 Assessed To Edwards John R & Shirley Dean. Located At Ocean Hwy Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 200' X 300' W Side R-13 S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $82,800. Total Due $1,892.27 Acct#01016067 Assessed To Elmer Robert. Located At 103 Oak St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 60' X 200' N Side 103 Oak St Pocomoke. Assessment $20,400. Total Due $1,094.57 Acct#01017063 Assessed To Elmer Robert S. Located At 603 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 45.10’ X 105.8’ X 47’ X 106’ 603 Second St Pocomoke. Assessment $41,933. Total Due $2,095.70 Acct#01018361 Assessed To Elmer Robert S. Located At 212 Maple St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 67' X 98' X 65' X 96’ S Side 212 Maple St Pocomoke. Assessment $10,100. Total Due $606.55 Acct#01018388 Assessed To Elmer Robert S. Located At 209 Walnut St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 63' X 104' N Side 209 Walnut St Pocomoke. Assessment $73,233. Total Due $3,571.26 Acct#02003457 Assessed To Ewell Lillie Mae & Betty Ann Ewell & Phyllis Ann Ewell. Located At 5428 Sweet Spire Ln Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 6.6202 Acs N/E Side Forest Lane Road N W Of Snow Hill. Assessment $61,933. Total Due $1,569.10 Acct#08768562 Assessed To Family Trust Under The Last Will And Testament Of Mark O Pilchard. Located At Johnson Neck Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 60.54 Acs N Side Johnson Neck Rd Bndy Ln Adj & Min Sub S. Assessment $20,400. Total Due $568.48 Acct#10217571 Assessed To Fariba A Sadjadi Trust Sadjadi Fariba A. Located At 719 142nd St 0233B Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 233 B B P 2 142nd St Light House Village CM. Assessment $75,500. Total Due $2,846.12

PAGE 67 Acct#03004848 Assessed To Fiedler George D. Located At 11104 Worcester Hwy Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 1 2.13 Acs E Side Worcester Hwy Bluewater Botanical. Assessment $166,500. Total Due $3,782.53 Acct#10049628 Assessed To Fields Ione L Trustee & Charles W Fields Jr Trustee. Located At 2901 Atlantic Ave 1101 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 1101 Btw 29th & 30th Sts Harrington Towers CM. Assessment $303,633. Total Due $9,894.79 Acct#01020897 Assessed To Finney James Randolph. Located At 724 Sixth St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 40' X 80' W Side 724 Sixth St & Fifth Avenue. Assessment $26,800. Total Due $2,157.64 Acct#100049421 Assessed To Fischer Ernest T. Located At Torquay Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 23 Blk 28 Sec C W Torquay Rd Pl Cape Isle Of Wight. Assessment $64,500. Total Due $1,520.68 Acct#03021009 Assessed To Foreman Alice M. Located At 10110 Germantown Rd, Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 1 Ac W Side Germantown Road SE Of Berlin. Assessment $96,700. Total Due $2,334.90 Acct#04005813 Assessed To Foreman Samuel Tyreel & Sean J B Foreman & Other. Located At 8629 Tindley Rd Newark, Md 21841. Described As 5.07 Acs N S Labor Camp Rd Pl Minor Sub For S & H Foreman. Assessment $78,100. Total Due $1,928.92 Acct#10301394 Assessed To Frick Gary & Robert. Located At 12507 Sunset Ave 10C Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 10C Sunset Ave Pl Meyer's Siding Condo Ph 1. Assessment $82,300. Total Due $1,881.63 Acct#10301408 Assessed To Frick Gary & Robert Frick. Located At 12507 Sunset Ave 11C Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 11C Sunset Ave Pl Meyer's Siding Condo Ph 1. Assessment $82,300. Total Due $1,881.63 Acct#08004072 Assessed To Fry Jodi Marie. Located At 5545 Stockton Rd Stockton, Md 21864. Described As 141.40’ X 303.46’ X 101.34’ X 310.46’ Pocomoke Rd Stockton. Assessment $72,300. Total Due $1,317.00 Acct#10427959 Assessed To G3M LLC. Located At 6 Fountain Drive East Lug-A Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As LUG-A-g3B Fountain Drive East The Garden CM 1 Ph 4. Assessment $317,700. Total Due $11,021.36 Acct#10327431 Assessed To Garfield Craig L Jr. Located At 14305 Light House Ave B Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U B Lighthouse Ave Lighthouse Cove CM. Assessment $165,600. Total Due $4,311.93 Acct#10140579 Assessed To Gayoso Elmo M & Ofelia Loot. Located At 11500 Coastal Hwy 0705 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 705 Beach Hwy Sea Watch CM. Assessment $300,367. Total Due $9,646.60 Acct#10199999 Assessed To Giangreco Ralph J & Fay J. Located At 13307 Nantucket Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 1647 Sec 4B Nantucket Rd Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $177,667. Total Due $5,820.23 Acct#10030846 Assessed To Gionis

PAGE 68 Thodhor. Located At 207 St Louis Ave Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 11 Blk 41N W Side 207 St Louis Ave Pl Sinepuxent Bch. Assessment $443,400. Total Due $13,927.32 Acct#08001308 Assessed To Glenn Howard John Jr & Glenn Linda Ann Donoway. Located At 5902 Taylors Landing Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As Lot Taylors Landing Road Girdletree. Assessment $61,067. Total Due $1,554.41 Acct#03022374 Assessed To Greenridge Enterprises LLC. Located At 10323 Henry Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 21.06 Acs Bass Lane Sunset Lakes Trailer Pk. Assessment $1,547,400. Total Due $492,466.20 Acct#05004446 Assessed To Greenridge Enterprises LLC. Located At 12531 Worcester Hwy Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 17.79 Acs W Side R-113 E Of Bishop. Assessment $1,056,000. Total Due $22,765.52 Acct#10010063 Assessed To Greenridge Enterprises LLC. Located At 12346 Old Bridge Rd 102 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lots 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 W Side Parsons Rd Pl Cedar Heights. Assessment $1,031,100. Total Due $392,485.39 Acct#10010071 Assessed To Greenridge Enterprises LLC. Located At 12346 Old Bridge Rd 177 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lots 18 & 19 N Side Parsons Road Pl Cedar Heights. Assessment $122,667. Total Due $2,767.10 Acct#10023947 Assessed To Greenridge Enterprises LLC. Located At 12346 Old Bridge Rd 201 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As 5.1126 Acs P/O Par B Pl Min Subdiv Of Ld Of P.E. Richardson & A.Mill. Assessment $893,600. Total Due $39,207.32 Acct#05000580 Assessed To Griffin Emerson James & Griffin Michael Lee. Located At 9808 Hotel Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 60’ X 259.75’ S Side Line Hotel Road S Of Selbyville. Assessment $28,800. Total Due $881.07 Acct#10120640 Assessed To Grimm John. Located At 10300 Coastal Hwy 408 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 408 Coastal Hwy Atlantis CM. Assessment $208,267. Total Due $6,743.06 Acct#10329434 Assessed To Gusoff Gary M & Linda R. Located At 8821 Bay Ridge Dr Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 155 3000 Sq Ft Bay Ridge Drive Assateague Pt Resort P 1. Assessment $176,133. Total Due $3,908.65 Acct#10226821 Assessed To Harmon Barbara J. Located At 14 136th St 0301 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 301 136th St Sunspot CM. Assessment $214,000. Total Due $7,079.69 Acct#01021370 Assessed To Harmon Milton Lee Sr & Marlene B. Located At 511 Cedar St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 60' X 120'4'' 511 Cedar St Pocomoke. Assessment $44,233. Total Due $2,214.68 Acct#01015028 Assessed To Harmon Tineka C. Located At 927 Clarke Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 60' X 114' E Side 927 Clarke Ave Plum Street. Assessment $30,700. Total Due $1,582.60 Acct#10383617 Assessed To Harold

Ocean City Today / Public Notices H Thomas Revocable Trust Thomas Harold H Trustee. Located At 33 Stone Harbour Villas Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Boat Slip #S33 Stone Harbour Villas CM. Assessment $10,000. Total Due $343.92 Acct#10384435 Assessed To Harold H Thomas Revocable Trust Thomas Harold H Trustee. Located At 13266 Stone Harbour Ln 00330 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 33 Ph 7 Jefferson Ave Stone Harbour Villas CM. Assessment $500,400. Total Due $10,932.45 Acct#01016660 Assessed To Harris Joyace Church. Located At 618 Clarke Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 58' X 80' 618 Clarke Ave X Laurel St Pocomoke. Assessment $30,000. Total Due $1,549.43 Acct#10285623 Assessed To Harrison Paul John William. Located At 320 H Gorman Ave Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 13A 320H Gorman Ave Villa Park Townhouses. Assessment $175,000. Total Due $5,786.31 Acct#03027023 Assessed To Hastings Linda W & Robert Hastings. Located At 210 Washington St Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 110’ X 90’ N Side 210 Washington X West Streets. Assessment $151,700. Total Due $5,160.98 Acct#04001435 Assessed To Hatten Joyce Ann Lockwood And Others. Located At 8276 Patey Woods Rd Newark, Md 21841. Described As Lots 16-21 Blk A Lots 15-20 Blk C Lots 5-10 Blk F. Assessment $170,000. Total Due $2,095.54 Acct#03126013 Assessed To Haynie Mark W & Evelyn M. Located At Timberline Cir Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 397 Timberline Circle White Horse Park Phase 3. Assessment $86,100. Total Due $1,964.69 Acct#01012789 Assessed To Henderson William & Annie James. Located At 1848 New Bridge Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 200' X 233.50' N Side New Bridge Rd S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $69,200. Total Due $1,739.27 Acct#10034418 Assessed To Hickman Jason. Located At 104 8th St Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Pt Lot 7 Blk 22n Kubit Cottage Pl Sinepuxent Bch. Assessment $176,500. Total Due $5,413.04 Acct#10718635 Assessed To Hill Timothy S & Fletta D. Located At 1 Aronimink 3 CM Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip #1 13th St Aronimink 3 CM. Assessment $12,000. Total Due $509.42 Acct#02022079 Assessed To Hillman Emily Dawn. Located At 232 Washington St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 117' X 191' X 162' X 81' S Washington St Snow Hill. Assessment $73,267. Total Due $3,007.61 Acct#01015346 Assessed To Hillman Lori Ann. Located At 108 Cherry St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 40' X 120' 108 Cherry St Pocomoke. Assessment $43,300. Total Due $1,963.99 Acct#01021400 Assessed To Holden Gregory T & Vera L. Located At 509 Cedar St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 60' X 120.4' 509 Cedar St Pocomoke. Assessment $48,667. Total Due $2,179.63 Acct#01000411 Assessed To Holland Carolyn & Russell. Located At

Worcester Hwy Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 105' X 105' N Side R-113 Willow Grove. Assessment $14,400. Total Due $757.70 Acct#10059712 Assessed To Holloway Margaret R. Located At 512 Robin Dr 0012 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 12 Eagle Drive Bayshore CM. Assessment $78,367. Total Due $1,107.16 Acct#05005426 Assessed To Hovance Kenneth E. Located At 12747 Old Stage Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 1.414 Acs W Side Old Stage Road N Of Bishop. Assessment $177,100. Total Due $3,995.36 Acct#01028456 Assessed To Howell Wendell & Howell Joann T. Located At 1014 Cedar St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 2.7469 Acs S Side 1014 Cedar St Pocomoke. Assessment $69,833. Total Due $3,076.38 Acct#02023857 Assessed To Hudson Maurice A. Located At 315 Bay St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 60' X 150' 315 S Bay Street Snow Hill. Assessment $58,433. Total Due $2,453.10 Acct#10230136 Assessed To James Paula & Nina Fernandez & Yurcisin Lindy & Kimberly Garrison. Located At 4000 Coastal Hwy 0211 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 211 Btw 40th & 41st Sts Ocean Point No 2 CM. Assessment $112,667. Total Due $3,704.72 Acct#10197406 Assessed To Jayne Teddy LLC. Located At 150 Pine Tree Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 1347 Sec 1 Pine Tree Road Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $250,400. Total Due $8,530.05 Acct#03034283 Assessed To John B G LLC. Located At Franklin Ave Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 63162 Sq Ft Franklin Ave Next To Phillips Factory. Assessment $51,900. Total Due $2,053.27 Acct#01027778 Assessed To Johnson Robert Michael. Located At 508 Moore St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Pt Lot 5 45' X 76.3' 508 Moore St. Assessment $15,400. Total Due $1,280.12 Acct#03002985 Assessed To Jones Millard Edward F For Life. Located At 8336 Circle Rd, Whaleyville, Md 21872. Described As 1.136 Acs S Side Circle Rd SE Of Whaleyville. Assessment $112,400. Total Due $2,659.77 Acct#05017637 Assessed To Kansak Stephen & Mimi T Kansak. Located At 11236 West Marie Dr Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As Lot 158 43581 Sq Ft West Marie Lane Holiday Harbor Pl 6-B. Assessment $121,000. Total Due $2,740.58 Acct#10255546 Assessed To Karwacki Lovell M & Rodger Scott & Karwacki Stanley Morris. Located At 2816 A Plover Dr 326A Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 326 A Plover Dr Pl Halealoha Townhse Resub Of Lot 326. Assessment $254,200. Total Due $4,106.05 Acct#01005294 Assessed To Kinard Tina Mason. Located At 2515 Olds Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 185' X 369' NW Side R-113 NE Of Pocomoke. Assessment $61,000. Total Due $1,564.55 Acct#03152529 Assessed To Kolb Anthony R. Located At 19A Pines Point A BSA19 Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Boat Slip #A19

MAY 3, 2019 Yacht Club Dr Pines Pt Marina A Condo. Assessment $10,000. Total Due $343.92 Acct#10131634 Assessed To Kostack Joseph R & Kostack Janice E. Located At 183 Jamestown Rd 0011 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 11 Jamestown Rd Watergate CM. Assessment $187,433. Total Due $5,889.54 Acct#10324874 Assessed To Kulla Stephen D & Kimberly S. Located At 109 Caroline St 0202 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 202 Talbot Street Surf Crest CM. Assessment $198,600. Total Due $6,524.35 Acct#10287863 Assessed To LAF Properties LLC. Located At 202 32nd St 0210 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 210 32nd St Jamaica Daybreak CM. Assessment $65,667. Total Due $2,136.74 Acct#10282748 Assessed To Langoussis Nicholas A. Located At 106 Talbot St 0106 Ocean City, Md 21842 Described As U 106 106 Talbot St Cavalier CM. Assessment $77,700. Total Due $2,871.22 Acct#10388155 Assessed To Laurenzano Russell L & Andrea M La Laurenzano Silvia. Located At 9701 Shady Grove Ct Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 30 11,041 Sq Ft Shady Grove Ct Whispering Woods Subdiv. Assessment $396,033. Total Due $8,650.97 Acct#10210976 Assessed To Leblanc Aida L & Hitch John A & Dayna L Hitch. Located At 143 Jamestown Rd 0003 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 3 Jamestown Rd Jamestown Inlet CM. Assessment $192,300. Total Due $6,640.17 Acct#03013650 Assessed To Lewis James E Jr & Kimberly A Lewis. Located At 7913 Libertytown Rd, Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 1.16 Acs W Side Libertytown Road R-374. Assessment $106,400. Total Due $2,490.94 Acct#03095169 Assessed To Lewis William D Jr & Lewis Linda R. Located At 40 Nottingham Ln Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-10-035 7500 Sq Ft Nottingham Ln Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $120,600. Total Due $2,644.64 Acct#10199905 Assessed To Lindsley Jeannie M. Located At 13318 Nantucket Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 1611 Sec 4B Nantucket Rd Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $161,667. Total Due $5,313.38 Acct#03035808 Assessed To Link Elizabeth For Life. Located At 103 Link Ln Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 80’ X 283’ N Side Maple Avenue Berlin. Assessment $111,500. Total Due $3,479.28 Acct#04001702 Assessed To Lockwood Sylvester L. Located At 8314 Patey Woods Rd Newark, Md 21841. Described As Lots In Blks A C F H & J Patey Woods Rd Newark. Assessment $80,800. Total Due $1,872.61 Acct#10136148 Assessed To Loewenstein Kevin & Loewenstein Hilary. Located At 11204 Coastal Hwy 00060 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 6 P H Beach Hwy High Point CM. Assessment $285,000. Total Due $9,300.30 Acct#03007308 Assessed To Logtown Road LLC. Located At 8804 Logtown Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As

MAY 3, 2019 170.28 Acs S Side Logtown Rd Bndy Ln Adj Charles R Nichols ETAL. Assessment $1,569,100. Total Due $44,593.83 Acct#03046079 Assessed To Lora N Cohill Trust Cohill Donald E & Lora N Trustees. Located At 6 Moby Dick Dr Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-06-566 12664 Sq Ft Moby Dick Dr Pl Ocean Pines Sec 6. Assessment $181,700. Total Due $3,953.84 Acct#10168236 Assessed To Lucas William H & Vicky Lynn. Located At 5 138th St 003w Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 3-W 138th St Windward CM. Assessment $173,300. Total Due $6,392.65 Acct#10726751 Assessed To Lynch Michael R & Lynch Angela M. Located At 103 Seabreeze CM Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Boat Slip #103 Dory Rd Seabreeze CM. Assessment $15,000. Total Due $611.11 Acct#10198445 Assessed To Maka Marcella E & Jerome A Maka. Located At 13329 Nantucket Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 1658 Sec 4B Nantucket Rd Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $249,900. Total Due $7,234.97 Acct#10124328 Assessed To Mandalakas Nicholas J. Located At 10900 Coastal Hwy 0412 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 412 Beach Hwy Golden Sands Club CM. Assessment $358,100. Total Due $11,661.42 Acct#08007233 Assessed To Manuel George F Hrs. Located At Ticktown Rd, Stockton, Md 21864. Described As 1.26 Acs Nr S Side Geo Is Lndg Rd George F Manuel Sur Pl. Assessment $2,100. Total Due $415.60 Acct#05014603 Assessed To Marie E Altese Trust Altese Marie E Trustee. Located At 10216 Hammond Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As Lot 1B 2.65 Acs South Side Hammond Road Resub Lot 1 A Altese Ld. Assessment $132,500. Total Due $2,529.32 Acct#10103223 Assessed To Marinari Joseph Vincent & Patrick Marinari Michelle Charlene. Located At 8805 East Biscayne Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 4 Blk B West Side E Biscayne Dr Pl Oceanbay City. Assessment $194,700. Total Due $6,415.71 Acct#10350700 Assessed To Marinari Joseph Vincent & Patrick Marinari Michelle Charlene. Located At 8803 East Biscayne Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 3 Blk B West Side E Biscayne Dr Pl Oceanbay City. Assessment $268,567. Total Due $8,597.60 Acct#08000514 Assessed To Marshall Helen R. Located At 2691 Worcester Hwy Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As .724 Acs W S Worcester Hwy Pl Frank F & Helen Marshall. Assessment $68,700. Total Due $1,728.63 Acct#03146006 Assessed To Martikyan Khachatur & Piltoyan Vahagn. Located At 109 Pine Forest Dr Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot 50 Ph I 9671 Sq Ft Pine Forest Drive The Point Sec 17. Assessment $58,300. Total Due $1,329.98 Acct#05029376 Assessed To Martins Port Subdivision LLC. Located At Martins Port Dr Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As Lot 10 1.72 Acs

Ocean City Today / Public Notices W/S Martins Port Dr Martins Port Subd. Assessment $132,400. Total Due $2,986.73 Acct#05029384 Assessed To Martins Port Subdivision LLC. Located At Martins Port Dr Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As Lot 11 2.28 Acs W/S Martins Port Dr Martins Port Subd. Assessment $133,500. Total Due $3,010.49 Acct#08004226 Assessed To Masciana Perry K & Maria A Masciana. Located At Snow Hill Rd Stockton, Md 21864. Described As Lot Trader Bldg Cor Geo Island Lndg Rd & R12 Stockton. Assessment $48,300. Total Due $1,976.26 Acct#01017241 Assessed To Mason Beualh E & T Wilson & Lillian Ayres. Located At 205 Laurel St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 65' X 105' N Side 205 Laurel St Pocomoke. Assessment $77,633. Total Due $3,024.60 Acct#10025125 Assessed To Mayers Connie Lynn. Located At 12917 Riggin Ridge Rd West Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lots 18 & 19 Blk 2 N Side Pinto Rd Pl Bay Shore Acres. Assessment $299,833. Total Due $6,486.76 Acct#02001551 Assessed To McCall Lisa. Located At 6564 Mt Olive Church Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 4 105’ X 210' Mt Olive Church Rd Pl Heston W Carmean. Assessment $98,100. Total Due $2,382.94 Acct#05000920 Assessed To McCurdy Heather Melson. Located At 10654 Cemetary Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 8.32 Acs S Side Road Bishopville G. Melson Pl Survey. Assessment $178,100. Total Due $3,999.65 Assessed To Acct#10190134 McLaughlin Nancy Carol DeVaughn. Located At 13205 Atlantic Blvd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 1375 Sec 1 Atlantic Blvd Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $118,567. Total Due $3,556.88 Acct#03167313 Assessed To Mclean Joseph J. Located At 529 Yacht Club Dr 529-1 Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Unit 529-1 Yacht Club Drive Pines Point CM Ph 6. Assessment $154,300. Total Due $574.91 Acct#10161495 Assessed To MDR Bachelors Hall LLC. Located At 13110 Coastal Hwy 07140 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 714 P 1 Wight St Braemar Towers CM. Assessment $460,667. Total Due $14,767.08 Acct#03157261 Assessed To Meyer Gary E & Bridget A. Located At 8 Easton Ave Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot 433 4299 Sq Ft Easton Ave Phase 5 Parke Ocean Pines Sec 16. Assessment $195,200. Total Due $4,218.81 Acct#10155894 Assessed To Mihaesco Constantin & Edith. Located At 12808 Coastal Hwy 0304 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 304 Btw 128th & 129th Sts Sea Harbor CM. Assessment $80,133. Total Due $2,701.53 Acct#10156386 Assessed To Mihaescu Adrian. Located At 12808 Coastal Hwy 0207 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 207 Btw 128th & 129th Sts Sea Harbor CM. Assessment $80,133. Total Due $2,701.53

Acct#08001499 Assessed To Milbourne Rex A. Located At 5806 Dukes Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As Lot 1 32382.75 Sq Ft S Side Dukes Rd Pl Of Charles Ford. Assessment $63,300. Total Due $1,620.20 Acct#03102467 Assessed To Milford Thomas R. Located At 91 Nottingham Ln Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-10-205 13945 Sq Ft Nottingham Lane Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $135,200. Total Due $2,963.52 Acct#01013394 Assessed To Mills Steven. Located At 2339 Tulls Corner Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 73' X 159' NE Side Tulls Cor Rd S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $47,500. Total Due $1,290.42 Acct#01022954 Assessed To Mills Steven Jr. Located At 4 Gray St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 46’ X 87’ West Side 4 Gray St Pocomoke. Assessment $30,100. Total Due $1,554.17 Acct#08000824 Assessed To Mitchell Herman B & Mitchell Lacey S. Located At 2420 Ward Rd Girdletree, Md 21864. Described As 37.90 Acs NE/S Ward Road Daniel Swartz Survey Pl. Assessment $81,200. Total Due $1,994.95 Acct#03072584 Assessed To Morris William Edward & Phyllis Simon. Located At 37 Gloucester Rd Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-11-140 7650 Sq Ft Gloucester Rd Pl Ocean Pines Sec 11. Assessment $47,300. Total Due $1,111.41 Acct#10037875 Assessed To New SM Limited Partnership. Located At 200 12th St Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 9 Blk 38 W Side Phila Ave Pl H & T Land. Assessment $475,100. Total Due $14,759.64 Acct#10040612 Assessed To New SM Limited Partnership. Located At 208 15th St Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 44 50' X 100' N Side 15th St Pl Neptune Dev. Assessment $402,433. Total Due $12,909.04 Acct#01029428 Assessed To Nichols Valarie L. Located At 1307 Market St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 62’ X 195’ N Side 1307 Market St Pocomoke. Assessment $100,300. Total Due $4,320.56 Acct#10034558 Assessed To O C Palm Beach LLC. Located At 805 Philadelphia Ave Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot P1 Blk 35 W Side Phila Ave Svh219/38 Resub Lt O&P. Assessment $330,500. Total Due $10,474.14 Acct#10034574 Assessed To O C Palm Beach LLC. Located At 203 Philadelphia Ave Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lots J K L Blk 35 W Side Phila Ave Pl Bay Heights. Assessment $1,000,800. Total Due $31,936.94 Acct#10755786 Assessed To O C Palm Beach LLC. Located At St Louis Ave 32, Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 32 St Louis Ave Parrot Lagoon Miami Bch Mot CM. Assessment $66,400. Total Due $2,266.57 Acct#10755794 Assessed To O C Palm Beach LLC. Located At St Louis Ave 33, Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 33 St Louis Ave Parrot Lagoon Miami Bch Mot CM. Assessment $65,800. Total Due $2,247.24 Acct#10755808 Assessed To O C

PAGE 69 Palm Beach LLC. Located At St Louis Ave 34, Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 34 St Louis Ave Parrot Lagoon Miami Bch Mot CM. Assessment $59,900. Total Due $2,057.22 Acct#10755816 Assessed To O C Palm Beach LLC. Located At St Louis Ave 35, Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 35 St Louis Ave Parrot Lagoon Miami Bch Mot CM. Assessment $59,100. Total Due $2,031.46 Acct#10755824 Assessed To O C Palm Beach LLC. Located At St Louis Ave 36, Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 36 St Louis Ave Parrot Lagoon Miami Bch Mot CM. Assessment $60,900. Total Due $2,089.43 Acct#10755859 Assessed To O C Palm Beach LLC. Located At St Louis Ave 39, Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 39 St Louis Ave Parrot Lagoon Miami Bch Mot CM. Assessment $60,300. Total Due $2,070.12 Acct#10202310 Assessed To OCH LLC. Located At 309 South Ocean Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 5A Sec 5A South Ocean Dr Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $442,600. Total Due $14,693.16 Acct#10207436 Assessed To Ogle Benjamin C & Ogle Holly B. Located At 12 52nd St 0201 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 201 52nd St Constellation House S CM. Assessment $211,600. Total Due $7,254.97 Acct#03106721 Assessed To Palmisano Joseph Frank & Palmisano Marcia Apparecida. Located At 11 Abbott Pl Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-10334 11898 Sq Ft Abbott Place Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $213,500. Total Due $4,711.67 Acct#08002053 Assessed To Parker Kathy Wimbrow. Located At 6140 Taylor Landing Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As 4 Acs SW Side Taylors Landing Road. Assessment $132,000. Total Due $3,034.75 Acct#05013283 Assessed To Parsons Barry Carlton. Located At 12014 Saturn Ln Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 2.062 Acs Near N Side Peerless Rd N Of Showell. Assessment $55,800. Total Due $1,702.95 Acct#10744679 Assessed To Pentagon Federal Credit Union. Located At Stephen Decatur Hwy 108 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 108 Ph 2 E/S R-611 Decatur Business Ctr CM. Assessment $130,000. Total Due $2,860.58 Acct#10744687 Assessed To Pentagon Federal Credit Union. Located At Stephen Decatur Hwy 109 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 109 Ph 2 E/S R-611 Decatur Business Ctr CM. Assessment $130,000. Total Due $2,860.58 Acct#03018741 Assessed To Perdue Rosa L & Perdue Anthony. Located At 11407 Sinepuxent Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 1 Ac Sinepuxent Road East Of Berlin. Assessment $160,800. Total Due $2,078.21 Acct#03120759 Assessed To Phillips Diana P. Located At Whaleyville Rd Whaleyville, Md 21872. Described As Lot 3 1.319 Acs W/S R-610 Wm Baker Lds. Assessment $52,800. Total Due $1,172.59 Acct#01020366 Assessed To Phillips

PAGE 70 Efrem L & Carolyn V Phillips. Located At 718 Short St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lots 718 720 & 722 Short St 512 Bonneville Ave & 509 5th St. Assessment $129,000. Total Due $12,652.44 Assessed To Acct#10768810 Pietrusko Stanley W & Pietrusko Cecelia D. Located At 4 Broad Marsh Marina CM M-4 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit M-4 67th St Broad Marsh Marina CM. Assessment $15,000. Total Due $611.11 Acct#08010145 Assessed To Pilchard Gary W. Located At Johnson Neck Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 21.74 Ac N/S Johnson Neck Rd Sur Of Esmt G W Pilchard. Assessment $41,700. Total Due $1,028.38 Acct#08000727 Assessed To Pilchard Mark O 1/2 & Shirley W 1/2. Located At Betheden Church Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As 6 Acs Near Klej Grange Betheden Church Road. Assessment $37,800. Total Due $1,080.98 Acct#08000751 Assessed To Pilchard Shirley W & Pilchard Mark O. Located At 2633 Ward Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As 183 Acs S Side Ward Rd Consd Pl Shirley Pilchar. Assessment $96,300. Total Due $2,344.09 Acct#08000689 Assessed To Pilchard Shirley W & Gary Pilchard & Jeffrey Pilchard Trustees. Located At Ward Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As 32 Acs N Side Ward Road W Of Girdletree. Assessment $12,700. Total Due $402.21 Acct#08002363 Assessed To Pilchard Shirley W & Gary Pilchard & Jeffrey Pilchard Trustees. Located At 5615 Onley Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As 54 Acs E Side Onley Road S Of Girdletree. Assessment $36,900. Total Due $924.75 Acct#08008760 Assessed To Pilchard Shirley W & Gary Pilchard Pilchard Jeffrey Trustees. Located At Betheden Church Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As 32.5 Acs Back Land Nr Betheden Church Road Near Klej Grange. Assessment $84,000. Total Due $1,941.70 Acct#03101622 Assessed To Pisner Gary. Located At 115 Nottingham Ln Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-10-190 8734 Sq Ft Nottingham La Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $125,900. Total Due $2,800.17 Acct#10724775 Assessed To Podowski James Steven. Located At 7 Lookout Landing CM Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip #7 26th St Lookout Landing CM. Assessment $15,000. Total Due $604.76 Acct#01028057 Assessed To Powell Alice Mae. Located At 709 Eighth St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 40' X 100' S Side Eighth St Pocomoke. Assessment $44,900. Total Due $2,255.39 Acct#03015904 Assessed To Purnell Cynthia. Located At 10349 Assateague Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot North Side R 376 Berlin To Lewis Store. Assessment $94,200. Total Due $1,250.26 Acct#03017354 Assessed To Quillen Irvin. Located At Flower St Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 3.21 Acs Flower Street NE Of Berlin. Assessment $50,100. Total Due $1,176.78 Acct#02017822 Assessed To Raebeck Heidi. Located At 304 Federal St

Ocean City Today / Public Notices Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 140' X 137' 304 306 308 Fed St. Assessment $182,167. Total Due $7,120.47 Acct#05014433 Assessed To Ramirez Jimenez Israel & Sanchez Cordoba Bianey. Located At 9836 Hotel Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 2.67 Acs S Side Line Hotel Rd S Of Selbyville. Assessment $101,400. Total Due $2,354.95 Acct#03059243 Assessed To Raygoza Armando Saldana & Maria Isabel Saldana. Located At 100 Sandyhook Rd Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-02-115 9674 Sq Ft Sandyhook Rd Plat Ocean Pines Sec 2. Assessment $152,200. Total Due $3,384.32 Acct#01020749 Assessed To Redmond Phillipe. Located At 716 Sixth St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 32 & NE 1/2 Lot 33 W/S 716 & 718 6th St Pl Atkinsons Add. Assessment $58,433. Total Due $4,414.40 Acct#03008177 Assessed To Reed Kenneth William. Located At 10837 Adkins Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 3.36 Acs NE Side Adkins Road NE Of Berlin. Assessment $137,500. Total Due $3,124.65 Acct#10100569 Assessed To Reese Barbara. Located At 606 Dory Rd 0303 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 303 Dory Rd Seabreeze CM. Assessment $155,767. Total Due $5,007.94 Acct#10726867 Assessed To Reese Barbara Jean. Located At 303 Seabreeze CM Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip #303 Dory Rd Seabreeze CM. Assessment $15,000. Total Due $604.76 Assessed To Acct#01015869 Reynolds Kevin R & Tammy M Reynolds. Located At 700 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 75' X 80' W Side 700 Second & Laurel Streets. Assessment $80,800. Total Due $6,077.01 Acct#01021753 Assessed To Richardson Darrell L & Jacqueline E Richardson. Located At 616 Walnut St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 55' X 128' S Side 616 Walnut St Pocomoke. Assessment $90,433. Total Due $3,863.14 Acct#10302528 Assessed To Ridge John A & Ridge Karen M. Located At 402 144th St 0203 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 203 144th St Islamorada CM. Assessment $116,633. Total Due $3,738.09 Acct#01002899 Assessed To Robins Barbara Ann. Located At 1836 Sand Pit Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot E Side Pit Rd Hendersons Neck. Assessment $53,600. Total Due $1,406.87 Acct#10046947 Assessed To Robinson Daniel. Located At 313 Bay Shore Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 19 53’ X 90’ S Side Bay Shore Dr Pl Skyline Dev. Assessment $395,500. Total Due $12,631.43 Acct#01016474 Assessed To Robinson Mary Elizabeth For Life. Located At 704 Fourth St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 7756.5 Sq Ft 704 Fourth St Add't To James Robinson Lot. Assessment $38,200. Total Due $3,051.63 Acct#10248701 Assessed To Rose Aubrey E & Rose Darlene B. Located At 711 Edgewater Ave 711 Ocean

City, Md 21842. Described As U 711 Edgewater Ave Pier Seven CM. Assessment $147,300. Total Due $5,039.95 Acct#10261651 Assessed To Rose Aubrey E & Darlene B Rose. Located At 206 8th St 0026 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 26 8th St Surfside 8 CM. Assessment $56,633. Total Due $1,846.33 Acct#07001940 Assessed To Ruark Harriet Elizabeth & Elizabeth Jane Ruark. Located At 1741 St Lukes Rd Salisbury, Md 21804. Described As 10 Acs St Lukes Road W Of Snow Hill. Assessment $69,200. Total Due $1,798.89 Acct#08003408 Assessed To Rue Regina Ward. Located At 1536 St Paul's Rd Stockton, Md 21864. Described As Lot Church Road Stockton. Assessment $73,000. Total Due $1,820.25 Acct#10075742 Assessed To Rynkiewicz John P. Located At 5907 Atlantic Ave 0302 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 302 Btw 59th & 60th Sts Boca Grande CM. Assessment $255,367. Total Due $8,312.54 Acct#01017977 Assessed To Sabia Mark. Located At 402 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 30'2'' X 83'9'' X 29' X 83'9'' W/S 402 Second St Pocomoke. Assessment $39,100. Total Due $1,785.88 Acct#05006929 Assessed To Sadowski Robert J Sr & Sadowski Michele M. Located At 11535 Back Creek Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As Lot 1 2.00 Acs N Side Back Creek Road Min Sub W D Cannon Etal. Assessment $196,300. Total Due $4,447.48 Acct#10194865 Assessed To Santangelo Thomas A & Santangelo Jacqueline R. Located At 185 Beachcomber Ln Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 1132 Sec 3 Beachcomber Lane Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $126,067. Total Due $4,119.35 Acct#10303427 Assessed To Santoro Anthony G & Santoro Kristina L. Located At 11 143rd St 0110 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 110 143rd St Silver Sun CM. Assessment $216,000. Total Due $7,328.88 Acct#01017403 Assessed To Savage Dondrey & Savage Lori. Located At 215 Laurel St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 85.65' X 123.31' X 89.72' X 107’ N Side 215 Laurel St. Assessment $70,433. Total Due $3,446.06 Acct#01009214 Assessed To Schoolfield Charles. Located At 1223 New Bridge Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 1/2 Ac N Side New Bridge Rd S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $36,800. Total Due $1,048.92 Acct#01001655 Assessed To Schoolfield Michelle D. Located At 1910 Cropper Ct Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 2 Blk A Cropper La & Unionvle Rd Pl Unionville Heights. Assessment $67,900. Total Due $1,711.59 Acct#01001876 Assessed To Schoolfield Roger L & Ruth A Copes. Located At 2003 Cropper Ct Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 10 24000 Sq Ft N Side Unionvle Rd Pl Unionvle Hts. Assessment $32,900. Total Due $975.18 Acct#01015974 Assessed To Schoolfield Stephen E & Rudean N

MAY 3, 2019 Fletcher. Located At 111 Oak St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 5848 Sq Ft N Side 111 Oak St Pocomoke. Assessment $44,100. Total Due $1,804.92 Acct#10275733 Assessed To Schroding Henry L & Georgia L. Located At 207 Bayview Ln 0107 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 107 Bayview Lane Crab Cove On The Bay CM. Assessment $241,400. Total Due $8,363.92 Acct#10038170 Assessed To Scott Charlotte Irene Moodie. Located At 1208 Edgewater Ave 12 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 13 1226 Edgewater Ave Royal Palm Th CM. Assessment $123,600. Total Due $2,455.82 Acct#07001053 Assessed To Scott Theresa A. Located At 7922 Cardinal Ln Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 2 9.51 Acs St Lukes Rd Min Sub Theresa A Scott. Assessment $67,033. Total Due $2,055.71 Acct#07001061 Assessed To Scott Theresa A. Located At 7918 Cardinal Ln Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 35 Acs St Lukes Road W Of Snow Hill. Assessment $62,433. Total Due $1,596.16 Acct#07008457 Assessed To Seaton Richard G Jr & Deborah L Seaton. Located At 965 Mcgrath Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 1 2.92 Acs N/S Mcgrath Rd R Seaton Min Subdiv. Assessment $233,067. Total Due $5,111.54 Acct#07007035 Assessed To Seaton Richard Gale Jr & Seaton Deborah Lorraine. Located At 8330 Little Brown Rd, Eden, Md 21822. Described As 1.27 Acs Popes Land E/S Little Brown Rd. Assessment $65,500. Total Due $1,658.60 Acct#10290686 Assessed To Shaffer Dena & Marion Caron. Located At 202 143rd St 000C Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U C 143rd St Atlantic Mist I CM. Assessment $124,000. Total Due $4,121.70 Acct#08006156 Assessed To Sharpley Perry William. Located At 5634 George Island Landing Rd Stockton, Md 21864. Described As App 65' X 150' X 150’ X 175' Geo Island Lndg Rd S Of Stockton. Assessment $57,100. Total Due $1,093.12 Acct#01008447 Assessed To Shih Family Trust Shih James Trustee. Located At New Bridge Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 56.6' X 94' X 74' X 64' N Side Newbridge Rd S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $11,600. Total Due $662.22 Acct#01009249 Assessed To Shih Family Trust Shih James Trustee. Located At 1225 New Bridge Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 1/2 Ac N Side New Bridge Rd S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $17,100. Total Due $1,065.73 Acct#01010689 Assessed To Shih Family Trust Shih James Trustee. Located At Buck Harbor Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot NW Side Boston School House Rd S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $4,100. Total Due $380.13 Acct#01020765 Assessed To Shih Family Trust Shih James Trustee. Located At 515 Young St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 28' X 98' N Side 515 Young St Pocomoke. Assessment $12,300. Total Due $1,048.24 Acct#01022679 Assessed To Shih Family Trust Shih James Trustee.

MAY 3, 2019 Located At 7 Fourth St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 39.5’ X 112.42’ X 40’ X 111’ E Side 7 Fourth St Pocomoke. Assessment $18,000. Total Due $1,474.61 Acct#08002878 Assessed To Shih Family Trust The Shih James Trustee. Located At 5805 Taylor Landing Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As 77' X 152' X 64' X 144' Taylor Landing Rd Girdletree. Assessment $27,300. Total Due $846.52 Acct#02029162 Assessed To Shockley Ralph Estes Jr. Located At 7750 Shockley Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 2A 5.05 Acs E/S Shockley Rd Bndry Ln Adjus Ralph Shockley Jr. Assessment $201,700. Total Due $4,562.54 Acct#07001614 Assessed To Shore Properties LLP. Located At St Lukes Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 2.6 Acs S Side St Lukes Road W Of Snow Hill. Assessment $34,600. Total Due $863.70 Acct#01034189 Assessed To Shoremen Gunning Club LLC. Located At Worcester Hwy Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 16 Acs Back Land On Pocomoke River N E Of Pocomoke. Assessment $12,000. Total Due $387.11 Acct#03016757 Assessed To Smith Benjamin D & Smith Danielle E. Located At Broad St Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lots 6 31 & SE Half 30 9750 Sq Ft N S Libertytwn Rd Pl Newtwn. Assessment $55,100. Total Due $2,183.38 Acct#03035530 Assessed To Smith Raymond Linwood & Smith Bernette Young. Located At 300 Maple Ave Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 132' X 278.52' S Side Maple Ave Berlin. Assessment $65,400. Total Due $2,554.06 Acct#02014114 Assessed To Smith Robert T. Located At Snow Hill Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 27 Acs West Side R 12 N Of Girdletree. Assessment $5,200. Total Due $376.15 Acct#03091570 Assessed To Snyder Claude & Snyder Deborah A. Located At 73 Boston Dr Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-11161 10343 Sq Ft Gloucester Rd Pl Ocean Pines Sec 11. Assessment $215,800. Total Due $4,668.94 Acct#10280168 Assessed To Solibakke Richard C & Janice. Located At 13908 Wight St 0207 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 207 Z Btw 139th & 140th Sts Pelican Beach CM. Assessment $608,300. Total Due $16,424.54 Acct#03045226 Assessed To Solum Hans Edward Jr & Solum Susan B. Located At 211 Teal Cir Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot C-04292 10030 Sq Ft Teal Circle Pl Ocean Pines Sec 4. Assessment $477,800. Total Due $10,345.61 Acct#01017810 Assessed To Somone LLC. Located At 109 Willow St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Par A - 2715 Sq Ft Willow Street Pocomoke. Assessment $99,700. Total Due $4,789.70 Acct#10367654 Assessed To Soper Shawn J & Patricia M Martin. Located At 9815 Stephen Decatur Hwy 00200 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 20 P 3 R-707 South Point Village CM. Assessment $140,067. Total Due $1,576.73 Acct#10029031 Assessed To South

Ocean City Today / Public Notices Ocean City Rentals LLC. Located At 1st St Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Pt Lots 46 47 Blk 27 207 N First St Pl H & P Subdiv. Assessment $103,900. Total Due $3,366.16 Acct#10029325 Assessed To South Ocean City Rentals LLC. Located At Dayton Ln Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Pt Lots 46 47 Blk 27 S Side First St Pl H & P. Assessment $69,300. Total Due $2,287.63 Acct#01011065 Assessed To Spivey Lisa Wise & Barry Wise Tennell Tina & Ruth Leatherbury. Located At 1339 Buck Harbor Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As App 1 Ac Buck Harbor Rd S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $23,500. Total Due $635.42 Acct#10439930 Assessed To Stellabuto Richard & Patricia Stellbuto. Located At 1 South Bay CM S1 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As BS 1 South Bay CM. Assessment $30,000. Total Due $1,094.22 Acct#02014548 Assessed To Stevenson Thomas William & Stevenson Kassie E. Located At 2936 Snow Hill Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As 3 Acs E Side R 12 S Of Snow Hill. Assessment $202,100. Total Due $2,943.52 Acct#10194555 Assessed To Stielper Francis G & Stielper June F. Located At 503 Nautical Ln Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 213 Sec 6A Nautical Lane Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $179,467. Total Due $5,347.37 Acct#01020978 Assessed To Sturgis Sebastian. Located At 600 Laurel St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 75' X 95.50' X 75' X 99.79' Laurel St Pocomoke. Assessment $69,567. Total Due $3,043.49 Acct#10143667 Assessed To SW Condominium LLC. Located At 11500 Coastal Hwy 0607 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 607 Beach Hwy Sea Watch CM. Assessment $300,367. Total Due $9,646.60 Acct#10030285 Assessed To T & W Redevelopment LLC. Located At Bayview Ln Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 3 & Pt Lot 10 Blk 40N 50' X 229' Pl Sinepuxent Bch Co. Assessment $836,500. Total Due $26,714.90 Acct#10030293 Assessed To T & W Redevelopment LLC. Located At 302 1st St Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lots 4 5 6 & Pt 7 8 9 Blk 40 Chicago Ave Pl Sinepuxent BH. Assessment $3,113,700. Total Due $98,258.68 Acct#01015605 Assessed To Taylor Robert. Located At 108 Oak St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 70' X 140' S Side 108 Oak Street Pocomoke. Assessment $36,500. Total Due $1,675.67 Acct#04007069 Assessed To Timmons Clinton C. Located At 8707 Marshall Creek Rd Newark, Md 21841. Described As Lot 2 3.06 Acs N/S Marshall Ck Rd John Timmons Min Subd. Assessment $242,700. Total Due $4,753.61 Acct#03030431 Assessed To Timmons James B. Located At 303 Bay St Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 65’ X 150’ N Side 303 Bay Street Berlin. Assessment $126,900. Total Due $4,602.54 Acct#03012522 Assessed To Timmons Ray Harry. Located At 11812 Gum Point Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 250.55’ X 100’ X 277’ X

103.43’ S Side Gum Point Rd E Of Berlin. Assessment $271,300. Total Due $6,015.22 Acct#04002636 Assessed To Tindley Fletcher. Located At 7719 Tindley Rd Newark, Md 21841. Described As 30.5 Acs Dirickson Farm N Side Labor Camp Road. Assessment $74,700. Total Due $1,856.48 Acct#05001250 Assessed To Tingle Norman B & Tingle George & Others. Located At 9506 Morris Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 21.07 Acs South Side Morris Road S Of Selbyville. Assessment $116,600. Total Due $2,749.80 Acct#10003024 Assessed To Todd William Bryan Jr & Elizabeth Ann & William B Sr & Sarah F Todd. Located At 12528 Salisbury Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 7 & Pt Lot 8 Blk 20 Sec B N/S Salisbury Rd Pl Cape Isle Of Wight. Assessment $114,700. Total Due $2,571.98 Acct#10426561 Assessed To Top View LLC. Located At Stephen Decatur Hwy Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As 21.43 Acs E/S Stephen Decatur Hwy SW Of Ocean City. Assessment $223,300. Total Due $4,947.58 Acct#01027727 Assessed To Topping Ella D. Located At 806 Fifth St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 50' X 80' W Side 806 Fifth St Pocomoke. Assessment $18,000. Total Due $1,474.61 Acct#01023586 Assessed To Topping Shawntay D. Located At 413 Bank St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 63’ X 92’ X 54’ X 119’ N Side 413 Bank St Pocomoke. Assessment $30,467. Total Due $805.36 Acct#03093530 Assessed To Trent Joan Lee. Located At 14 Drawbridge Rd Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot W-05-098A 11990 Sq Ft Drawbridge Rd Resub Pl Lot 98 Into 98A. Assessment $308,700. Total Due $2,173.59 Acct#01006592 Assessed To Trustees Of Snow Hill Masonic Lodge #105. Located At Bypass Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot E Side Md 359 NE Of Pocomoke. Assessment $28,900. Total Due $1,252.03 Acct#01012584 Assessed To Tull George Henry For Life. Located At 1909 Colona Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 1.69 Acs N Side Colona Rd S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $74,000. Total Due $1,862.58 Acct#01011782 Assessed To Tull Kevin Lamont & Marcella Barnes Tull. Located At 3631 Brantley Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 198' X 330' N Side Brantley Road S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $49,900. Total Due $1,341.86 Acct#08001472 Assessed To Tyndall William Jackson. Located At 2816 Snow Hill Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As Lot X E Side R 12 Girdletree. Assessment $30,500. Total Due $914.70 Acct#08004668 Assessed To Ulrich Sandra. Located At 5641 George Island Landing Rd Stockton, Md 21864. Described As Lot Geo Island Landing Rd Stockton. Assessment $36,200. Total Due $1,740.61 Acct#01018124 Assessed To Union Realty LLC. Located At Willow St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 64.85' X 44.22' X 59.4' X 44.5' 2nd & Willow Sts Pocomoke. Assessment

PAGE 71 $9,200. Total Due $870.04 Acct#05012171 Assessed To Updike Brittany E & Updike Adam W & Natalie B Updike. Located At Rollie Road East Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As Lot 31 20017 Sq Ft Rollie Road East Pl Hidden Harbor. Assessment $66,000. Total Due $1,553.04 Acct#05000904 Assessed To Van Fossen Scott & Tracy L Van Fossen. Located At Hotel Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As Lot 11 42819 Sq Ft Stage Coach Road F Holloway Resurvey. Assessment $8,300. Total Due $370.96 Acct#10066581 Assessed To Vasillas Stamatios & Fotini. Located At 7 45th St 0203 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 203 45th St Ocean Waye 45 CM. Assessment $74,533. Total Due $2,509.31 Acct#10318459 Assessed To Walker James M. Located At 644 Gulf Stream Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 78 Gulf Stream Dr Montego Bay Mobile Hm Pk Sec 8C. Assessment $275,400. Total Due $5,996.58 Acct#01020889 Assessed To Walston Wilbert G Jr & Walston Jessie L & Others. Located At 509 Young St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 55' X 83' 509 Young St Pocomoke. Assessment $47,567. Total Due $2,135.22 Acct#01044079 Assessed To Ward Construction Inc. Located At 738 Ninth St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 9-9671.46 Sq Ft Near B K Jones Ld On RR Ninth Street Estates. Assessment $174,967. Total Due $8,247.62 Acct#01045547 Assessed To Ward Construction Inc. Located At Cedar Run Pocomoke City, Md 21851. Described As Lot 26 9214 Sq Ft Cedar Run Cedar Point Subdv Ph 2. Assessment $110,400. Total Due $5,358.83 Acct#02038803 Assessed To Ward Construction Inc. Located At 115 Morgan Run Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 20 - 7939 Sq Ft Morgan Run Morgan's Purchase Pl. Assessment $157,700. Total Due $6,625.17 Acct#05001447 Assessed To Waters Morris H For Life. Located At Hotel Rd, Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As .767 Acs N Side Line Hotel Rd S Of Selbyville. Assessment $10,300. Total Due $487.21 Acct#05001455 Assessed To Waters Morris H For Life. Located At 9725 Hotel Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 79 3/5’ X 94 ½’ N Side Line Hotel Road S Of Selbyville. Assessment $47,200. Total Due $1,255.54 Acct#03023729 Assessed To Webb Ollie F & Webb Stella Mae. Located At 10022 Hayes Landing Rd, Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 170’ X 228’ W Side Hayes Landing Rd & S Side Pt Look Out Rd. Assessment $117,800. Total Due $2,808.31 Acct#02026716 Assessed To Whaley Raye Gillette. Located At 100 Washington St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 57' X 89.5' S Washington St Snow Hill. Assessment $64,033. Total Due $2,686.63 Acct#02027097 Assessed To Wharton Dorothy Lee. Located At 4415 Market St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Parcel A 30000 Sq Ft W

PAGE 72 Side R-394 Min Sub M Fisher Ld. Assessment $101,600. Total Due $3,071.77 Acct#10230322 Assessed To White Bernard H III & Loretta M. Located At 4000 Coastal Hwy 0317 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 317 Btw 40th & 41st Sts Ocean Point No 2 CM. Assessment $112,667. Total Due $3,704.72 Acct#10257832 Assessed To White Robert S & White Julia G. Located At 5801 Atlantic Ave 0802 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 802 Btw 58th & 59th Sts Sandpiper Dunes CM. Assessment $265,633. Total Due $5,073.91 Acct#03014088 Assessed To Widgeon Christopher Bryan. Located At 8936 Cedar Lane Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 9.145 Acs S Side Cedar Lane Rd W Of Berlin. Assessment $245,100. Total Due $5,582.56 Acct#03056465 Assessed To Wienhold Jonathan Christian. Located At 78 Birdnest Dr Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-06-173 11672 Sq Ft Birdnest Dr Plat Ocean Pines Sec 6. Assessment $203,400. Total Due $4,268.86 Acct#02016338 Assessed To Williams Gloria For Life. Located At 213 Petitt St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 62' X 72.5' 213 Water Street Pl J Samuel Price Prop. Assessment $34,000. Total Due $1,510.36 Acct#08003106 Assessed To Williams Thelma D & Burgess Peggy Joanne. Located At 5748 Onley Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As 122.5' X 132' S Side Onley Road Girdletree. Assessment $51,267. Total Due $1,364.54 Acct#03015173 Assessed To Wings & White Tails LLC. Located At 10877 Redwood Ln, Berlin Md 21811. Described As 14.29 Acs Redwood Lane East Of Berlin. Assessment $290,700. Total Due $6,402.96 Acct#10052823 Assessed To Woolley Robert V Jr & Woolley Rose A. Located At 14 36th St 8 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 202 36th St Eldorado CM. Assessment $122,300. Total Due $3,972.04 Acct#01022490 Assessed To Young William A Sr & Young Sue Taylor. Located At 205 Sixth St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 50’ X 173’ X 50’ X 171.5’ E Side 205 Sixth St Pocomoke. Assessment $89,000. Total Due $8,650.54 Acct#10230268 Assessed To Yurcisin Paula E. Located At 4000 Coastal Hwy 0311 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 311 Btw 40th & 41st Sts Ocean Point No 2 CM. Assessment $112,667. Total Due $3,704.72 Acct#10012007 Assessed To Z-3 Enterprises LLC. Located At 12046 Ocean Gateway Hwy Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As 1.61 Acs S Side R-50 Loc Drawing Harry Jr & Cynthia Ashe. Assessment $593,500. Total Due $12,910.81 TERMS OF SALE All bidders must register. Registration for the sale begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends promptly at 10:00 a.m., at which time the sale shall commence, unless extended by the Treasurer. Proper identification for individuals and proof of existence for legal entities shall be required for all registrants. In order to bid, an individual or entity must be registered.

Ocean City Today / Public Notices Cash or good check acceptable to Treasurer on the day of sale shall be tendered by 3:00 P.M. on date of sale after the last item is sold. It shall be in the amount of taxes due including expenses of sale (attorney, auctioneer, advertising and miscellaneous). A receipt will then be issued by the Treasurer. A tax sale certificate will be provided by mail to the tax sale purchaser within thirty days of the date of the sale. These properties are offered for sale “AS IS”, at the risk of the purchasers and neither the undersigned nor any other party makes any warranties or representations whatsoever either expressed or implied, of any kind or character, with respect to the properties or the title thereto. In the event a tax sale certificate is issued and then voided by the Treasurer, through no fault of the buyer, only a refund of amounts actually paid on day of sale shall be made and shall be the Treasurer’s sole liability and limit thereon. Properties are listed and sold based upon information provided by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, which is in no way represented to be accurate or correct. The sale, the premises, and the properties are, to the extent provided by law, subject to any and all title defects, claims, liens, encumbrances, covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, rightsof-way and matters of records. In the event of mistake, defective title, description or nonexistence of property, no refund shall be given. Bidders should be well versed in the law regarding tax sales and should investigate the properties and titles thereto prior to purchase or bid. Competent legal advice should be sought by prospective bidders prior to the sale. No legal advice shall be given by the County Attorney, Treasurer, or staff. Bidders representing legal entities are limited to one bidder per property sold. Bidding shall be conducted in accordance with procedures announced by the Treasurer or his agent at the sale. All costs in connection with the foreclosure of the right of redemption and all other title costs are at the expense of the purchaser or purchasers. All taxes and fees and other impositions including, without limitation, the following: transfer tax, agricultural transfer tax, recordation tax, and recording costs required will likewise be at the expense of the purchaser or purchasers. Terms of sale shall be complied with as determined by the Treasurer, who shall be the sole judge of such. These requirements are directory as to the Treasurer and not mandatory. They may be altered by the Treasurer at his sole discretion in the interests of justice, fairness, and efficiency or other good and valid reason. PROPERTIES LISTED HEREIN, ON WHICH TAXES ARE PAID PRIOR TO DATE OF SALE WILL NOT BE SOLD. PHILLIP G. THOMPSON TREASURER AND FINANCE OFFICER FOR WORCESTER COUNTY,

MARYLAND AND COLLECTOR OF STATE AND COUNTY TAXES FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND OCD-4/25/4t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF PORT WARDENS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, ”Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. A request has been submitted to install a new elevator style boat lift at bulkhead after removal of dock. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 108 OLD WHARF RD Parcel # 1505A-62 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT/OWNER: MITRECIC JOSEPH (PW19-042) A request has been submitted. The site of the proposed construction is described as construct new 6x7.5’ pier extension (new pier=6x26.5’) and install two (2) boat lifts and one double PWC float (not to exceed 126 square feet) with associated piling a maximum of 28.5 feet channelward of existing bulkhead face/MHW/MLW being located at 154 CAPTAINS QUARTERS RD Parcel # 3747A-121 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: J. STACEY HART & ASSOCIATES OWNER: RAYMOND AND MARCY GAINES (PW19-043) A request has been submitted to install one PWC lift on an existing pile a maximum of 12’ channelward of existing bulkhead face/MHW/MLW. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 171 PINE TREE RD Parcel # 8020A-1317B in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: J.STACEY HART & ASSOCIATES OWNER: HENRY AND CHRISTINE CHADWICK (PW19-044) A request has been submitted to remove an existing 5x30’ parallel platform, to install 40’ of replacement vinyl bulkhead 18” channelward of existing bulkhead, to install a new 5x30’parallel platform, a new 5x30’ perpendicular pier, and (4) associated mooring piles. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 618 GULFSTREAM

MAY 3, 2019 DR Parcel # 8020A-1495B in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: OCEAN SERVICES OF DE C/O ERIN ROGERS OWNER: DIANE BAXTER (PW19-045) A request has been submitted. Construct a 6’x47’ pier. Install a 10’x20’ Jet Ski Lift and install one boat lift with associated piling. Maximum channelward distance 50’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 700 32ND ST Parcel # 4481 -10 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: MCGINTY MARINE CONSTRUCTION C/O HEATHER SCHLEUPNER OWNER: WILLIAM LINK (PW19-046) A request has been submitted to replace existing 6’x10’ parallel pier in-kind. Remove existing 6’x20’ perpendicular pier and replace with a 6’x27’ perpendicular pier. Install (1) 6’x12’ floating dock. Install (1) boat lift w/associated piles and (1) PWC lift w/associated piles. Install (8) mooring piles. Maximum channelward distance 46’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 1907 MARLIN DR Parcel # 3301 -91 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: MCGINTY MARINE CONSTRUCTION C/O HEATHER SCHLEUPNER OWNER: STEPHEN PULLEY (PW19-047) A request has been submitted to install one (1) 5’x14’ floating dock, maximum channelward distance of 14’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 9307 CHESAPEAKE DR UNIT 11 Parcel # 9879 -A11 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC C/O RON FREUND OWNER: CONSTANCE FRICKER (PW19-048) A request has been submitted to install tow (2) 5’x14’ floating docks linked together, and one (1) 3.5’x10’ platform with all associated poles. Maximum channelward extension of 20’. The site of the proposed construction is describes as being located at 205 125th St. Slip 432. Parcel #6060A-D432 in the Town of Ocean City. APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC C/O RON FREUND OWNER: JAMES KNEPP (PW19-049) Board of Port Wardens Blake McGrath, Chairman Valerie Gaskill, Attorney OCD-4/25/2t _________________________________

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public

MAY 3, 2019 hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2019 at 7:00 PM To consider amending Article I. In General, Section 110-2 Definitions. Dwelling, multiple-family. A building designed for or occupied exclusively by three or more families living independently with each other, or un-subdivided two-family dwellings. APPLICANT: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (FILE #19-14100002) at 7:10 PM To consider amending Article V, Division 2. Height, Area and Bulk Restrictions, Section 110-905. Yards and open space generally. (Existing language in bold, proposed language addition in italics) Completely open, unenclosed, Steps with a covered or uncovered landing completely open, and unenclosed on not less than one side, not more than 48 inches square (excluding railing) and handicap ramps may project a maximum distance of 48 inches from the first floor level only and must be located not less than five feet from any lot line. Yard Location: F – Front, S – Side, R – Rear APPLICANT: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (FILE #19-14100003) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing. Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates. For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-5/2/2t _________________________________

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OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 19-1 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 19-1 (Revenue - Hotel Rental Tax) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on April 16, 2019. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § TR 1-601(a). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection regarding provisions for the imposition and rate of the hotel rental tax in Worcester

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PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning April 18, 2019, or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. Line No Year 042.19 1999 050.19 2002 051.19 2010

Make GMC HONDA FORD

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All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-4/18/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ County to reflect the provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland; provides that the rate of the hotel rental tax shall not exceed five percent (5.0%); requires passage of a resolution upon the unanimous consent of the County Commissioners, after public notice and hearing, for establishment of a hotel rental tax rate in excess of three percent; and establishes notice requirements for the public hearing on the proposed resolution.) A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 19-1 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/2/2t _________________________________

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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17821 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ECKHARDT S. SMINK JR. Notice is given that Linda B. Smink, 9 Duck Cove Circle, Berlin, MD 21811, was on April 25, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Eckhardt S. Smink Jr. who died on April 6, 2019, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 25th day of October, 2019. 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. Linda B. Smink 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: May 02, 2019 OCD-5/2/3t _________________________________

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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Kathleen Sharon Kropp. 23 Island

Edge Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842. For: Sanibel's At Sunset Island, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Sanibel's At Sunset Island One Beach Side Drive Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 15, 2019 @ 1:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-5/2/2t _________________________________

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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of an Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Kathleen Sharon Kropp, 23 Island Edge Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842. For: Sanibel's Oceanside 32, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Sanibel’s Oceanside 106 32nd Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: Mama Fasano and Son, Inc. There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 15, 2019 @ 1:10 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-5/2/2t _________________________________

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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "D" BEERWINE License: 7 Day, By: Shelly

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Marie Freund, 37232 Lighthouse Road, Selbyville, DE 19975; Lester Eugene Warfield Ill, 241 Windjammer, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: Marisol's Market At Gateway, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Marisol's Market & CafÃ© 11 North Baltimore Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 15, 2019 @ 1:40 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-5/2/2t _________________________________

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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Christopher G. Reda, 1103 Hunt Creek Lane, Sparks, Maryland 21152; Marc McFaul, 3026 Shepperd Road, Monkton, Maryland 21111; Jeffrey Richard Spies, 13319 Atlantic Blvd., Ocean City, 21842; Steven Murphy, 448 Fairlane Court, Severna Park, Maryland 21146. For: Alleyoops Uptown, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Alleyoops Restaurant 13101 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on

the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 15, 2019 @ 1:55 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-5/2/2t _________________________________

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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Patrick James McLaughin, 1509 Saint Louis Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842; David Gerard Hanlon, 4107 Derbyshire Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22408; Andrew M. Cary, 9417 Joppa Pond Road, Baltimore, MD 21234. For: Founding Flounders, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Ky West 5401 Coastal Highway, Units C1, C2, C3 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 15, 2019 @ 2:10 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-5/2/2t _________________________________

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MAY 3, 2019 For: Dockside, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Dockside 2 Riverside Drive Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 15, 2019 @ 2:25 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-5/2/2t _________________________________

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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made to the Undersigned for two Special One Day Per Diem Permits to be issued for the Jellyfish Festival to be held in Ocean City, Maryland on Thursday, June 20th, Friday, June 21st and Saturday, June 22nd, 2019. By Ocean City Hotel-Motel Restaurant Association, 5700 Coastal Highway #302, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Location for sales - N. Division Street Beach, Stage "A" VIP Bar and Stage "B" inside stage area, Ocean City Hours for sales - June 20th 11 a.m. until 9:30 p.m., June 21st 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. and June 22nd 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. for Stage "A' and Stage "B" The Jellyfish Festival is characterized primarily as a large scale music festival with action sports exhibitions and competitions as well as activities for families. There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 15, 2019 @ 3:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-5/2/2t _________________________________

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Going all-in for Punkin Chunkin The idea that staging Punkin Chunkin in the inlet parking lot would be good for Ocean City requires some thought, especially since critics of the proposal have already begun to chirp about it. If the event obtains permission from the Coast Guard to fire some 300 orange orbs up to 4,000 feet out into the ocean, and if all other regulatory bodies that might have a say concur, the primary issue to be considered is what harm would this do? Despite the argument that throwing anything in the ocean is bad, pumpkins apparently won’t do anything other than absorb poisonous heavy metals already present in the marine environment because of other sources of pollution. That absorption will only occur, according to studies of this fruit’s ability to clean up drinking water, if the pumpkin breaks up on impact. Otherwise, as many elementary school experiments have shown, pumpkins float. And that means, pumpkins that don’t break up in flight or otherwise, can be collected and returned to shore if necessary. Concerns also have been expressed that there’s a degree of rowdiness associated with Punkin Chunkin fans because of their likely consumption of alcohol. Bear in mind, however, that the people most likely to attend the event will be the same ones who visit here in season and take advantage of the resort area’s 80-plus liquor licenseholding establishments. Besides, November isn’t so bustling with activity that the police department can’t handle even a good-sized spike in the weekend population. Then, too, some people believe that Punkin Chunkin just isn’t appropriate for the kind of resort they’d like to think we have, but haven’t had since at least the late 1960s. So let’s review: no harm done to the ocean environment and no difference in the sort of people drawn to town. Add to that it’s a family event, with no excessive noise, guarantees regional television coverage and maybe more. Just one more thing: it sounds like fun, which should align nicely with Ocean City’s new “The Fun Family” ad campaign.

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In Spain, they have the annual tomato fight known as La Tomatina, which, despite its more refined-sounding title, involves people throwing tomatoes at each other for the fun of it. Then, there’s Greece’s Clean Monday Flour War, otherwise known as AlevroBy moutzouroma — slips right Stewart off the tongue, doesn’t it? — Dobson in which people hurl bags of colored flour at each other. And in Italy they have the Battle of the Oranges, or Battaglia delle Arancem. The latter, for those who are eager for additional information, is more of a strategic contest than it is a hit-or-miss fruit-flinging free-for-all. This is even though it still comes down to teams of people saying, “Hey, signore, you can Sunkist my …” and then throwing oranges at them. The sad fact is, despite the United States’ status as a world leader in most areas, we have fallen behind other nations when it comes to ballistic fruits and vegetables. Even the well-respected and always entertaining potato cannon, or spud missile, did not originate here. It was invented at the end of World War II by the British, who assumed, apparently, that tactical tubers might prove vital should another global mash-up occur. All of the aforementioned explains why Punkin Chunkin is a matter of strategic importance and national pride to the USA. It is our own thing and it serves an impor-

tant purpose: a pumpkin shot from an air cannon or launched from a catapult is one less pumpkin someone will try to eat straight. In my mind, the best thing anyone can do with a pumpkin is to carve it up for Halloween or shoot it into the air. Anyone who disagrees hasn’t tried eating pumpkin pie without the spice, or has and also really likes the taste and texture of library paste. This does not count little kids who won’ttheir eat spinach, but will eat school paste in a minute because … no one really knows why they do it or why, if it’s so good, we don’t see it on more menus. Growing up on the Eastern Shore, which is not the same thing — pay attention, people — as “Delmarva” or the Delmarva Peninsula, a term routinely employed by car dealers, local television stations, the poultry industry and a host of people who have no idea what it is or means, I do know something about pumpkins. In fact, in rural Caroline County, where I grew up, we tried to establish a fundraiser using pumpkins, after our Soybean Queen Gala fell out of favor with the moneyed set. For whatever reason, however, our “Pumpkins for Bumpkins” failed to resonate with the public. Punkin Chunkin, on the other hand, not only sounds appropriate, it is the right thing to do for otherwise neglected pumpkins that long for their moment in the sun, however brief that moment might be. Come to think of it, if the Ocean City inlet parking lot Punkin Chunkin idea doesn’t fly, I can offer one other possibility: Can you say Special Event Zone enforcement?

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Fouled up paint specs lead to beach ball design do-over

Letter to the editor Time to fight back and cure this disease Editor, Spring showers bring May flowers, Mother’s Day, Springfest and Relay for Life. We are beach people and want warm and sunny weather. When we don’t get it, we become disappointed. In another situation, cancer patients, cancer survivors and cancer caretakers want a sunny cure for this dreaded disease, cancer. Disappointment in life is a reality. We have it every day. To have cancer, is a very traumatic happening in one’s life and the crisis that one has to endure can be overbearing for the patient and their family. The weather can change from bad to good on a whim. Having cancer might change but it is a struggle to overcome. Some of us change and some don’t. Cancer doesn’t discriminate. It effects young, old, black, white and all ethnic groups. As a 16-year survivor, I pray and hope that one day we can celebrate the cure for all cancers. Everyone I know, has family, friend or themselves who have suffered from cancer. The American Cancer Society, like myself, has a goal to raise funds. We

need your help. Please give to your local chapter. Our theme this year is “Hope Among the Stars.” Stars represent many things such as our wishes, our spirits or our quality of life. When stars twinkle, we are reminded that we all share the same stars and same power to make a difference in the world. For all people, we need the power to fight back and cure cancer. On [Saturday,] May 11, the American Cancer Society is having a Relay for Life at Frontier Town, Berlin, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. It is a community event to honor survivors. Our mission is simple, fight back and cure this disease. We must help people to stay healthy and well. I found this quote on a key chain given to volunteers at Atlantic General Hospital. “Love, Strength, Courage Love of both the caregiver and patient, strength for the endurance and determination of the patient and courage to work through the unknown.” Every year I write to the local papers about the Relay for Life and pray and hope my message is clear. Fight and pray to cure cancer. God Bless To All! Nick Bartolomeo Selbyville, Delaware

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Continued from Page 1 the paint said the recoat time was up to one year. About 50 days later, the tank next received two coats of Sherwin-Williams Flurokem, which are the color coats. Chicago Bridge and Iron first painted the tank from the second set of handrails down, and later painted the roof section from the hand rails up to the top of the tank, figuring they had one year of recoat time on the base coat epoxy. However, when Verizon cellular contractors climbed the tank in January 2017, they noticed and then informed resort officials that the roof paint had blisters on the surface and was coming off. Ocean City Public Works Director Hal Adkins said there was an adhesion issue between the top color coat and the primer, and that was caused by incorrect paint specifications that Sherwin-Williams provided to Chicago Bridge and Iron. He said the problem has apparently come up in several of projects, nationally. “They’re had similar problems at other tanks, so they’ve done further technical studies [and] technical visitations to determine what has happened, and they’re coming up with a resolu-

tion,” Adkins said. To fix the problem, he said the tank would first have to be powerwashed, which will also remove the beach ball design. “The majority of all the color-coated bands of the tank – the yellows, the oranges – it’s all going to come off,” Adkins said. “It’s going to slough off and then they’re going to repaint it. “It’s a shame it happened and it’s going to be a little bit of a mess while they do it, but on the positive side, we get a band-new paint job,” he continued. “And I feel somewhat comfortable knowing that it was not isolated to just the Town of Ocean City’s tank, and that Sherwin-Williams has gone on record identifying that they’ve had similar problems elsewhere. All I hope is that they come up with the appropriate fix.” Adkins said the unfortunate thing is, for now, the tank “will have to look like it looks now.” He added SherwinWilliams has revised its paint specifications to say recoats must be done within 45 days. “Is there a problem? Yes. Is the color-coded paint delaminating from the primer coat? Yes. Has SherwinWilliams, the paint supplier, admitted that they have a problem and will, in See NEW Page 80

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County liquor license totals fluctuate little By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 3, 2019) The continued commercial growth in West Ocean City won’t necessarily mean a corresponding increase in liquor licenses, the number of which seems to fluctuate minimally from year to year. April Payne, county liquor license administrator, said the number of li-

censes issued annually vary by single digits at most. “They never plummet and they never skyrocket,” she said. At present, Payne said Worcester County has roughly 320 active liquor licenses issued. “Licenses typically fall out in March [and] people come in to replace those expiring,” she said.

Payne said the Board of License Commissioners, which approves issuance and renewal, holds public hearings to consider transferals and new applications. “We get new resident agent applications all the time,” she said. The three-member Board of License Commissioners, which is appointed by Maryland’s governor, also

County seeks state housing funds By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 3, 2019) After soliciting public comment during an April hearing on community/economic development and housing needs, the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve an application to solicit fiscal year 2020 funding through the Maryland Community Development Block Grant Program. Worcester County Housing Program Administrator Jo Ellen Bynum said the Community Development Block Grant Program, which is federally funded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development, seeks to aid local governments with efforts to revitalize neighborhoods and housing, as well as fostering economic

expansion. The grant program is administered locally by the Maryland Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Maryland Community Development Block Grant Program provides public funding, in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, for activities that either benefit low or moderate-income individuals, prevent or eliminate slums or blighted areas or meet urgently required community development needs. Bynum said the state program was recently awarded roughly $7.7 million in federal funding through HUD which is now available to local jurisdictions. In 2017, Worcester received $300,000 through the Community

Development Block Grant Program to rehabilitate 18 owner-occupied homes, with all of those monies currently obligated to ongoing projects. Bynum said while updates have been completed on 11 of the residencies, the remaining seven properties are in the midst of wrapping up work, which has to be finished by the grant end date of Aug. 31. Bynum requested the commissioners now approve an application for another $300,000 to support addressing another 18 owner-occupied homes in need of repairs. Bynum noted the program requires Worcester County to contribute matching funds totaling $75,000, which will met be through in-kind expenditures.

fields complaints from residents or law enforcement officials regarding currently licensed establishments and conducts annual reviews for renewals. The board is also charged with overseeing that all state taxes owed by license holders are paid in full. Payne said the past few months have seen a few new issuances and transfers of existing licenses in West Ocean City. On April 16, the new Flagship Premium Theaters in the White Marlin Mall, which is slated to open this month, received approval from the Board of License Commissioners for a Class “B” beer/wine 7-day license. “They have to prove their property offers something else the community is not offered,” she said. Payne also noted on March 6 the board approved a Class “B” beer/wine and liquor seven-day license transfer for a new Dough Roller location in West Ocean City. “Applebee’s turned in their license and now we have a Dough Roller,” she said. The Applebee’s on Ocean Gateway closed in November 2018. “Licenses in the county are granted based on public need [and] all the license holders have to prove public need,” she said.

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Continued from Page 1 clude about 100 mechanical “chunkers” launching pumpkins into the ocean, with the longest throw taking home the top prize. In total, Rothermel’s funding request was $293,000, with 10 percent of event proceeds, including those from ticket sales and sponsorships, going back to the city. “This is what we would like to propose to ... put the exclamation point at the end of the summer season and get ready for Winterfest,” he said of the global gourd launching competition, adding the event has “been without a good home” for several years. Dawn Thompson of the Punkin Chunkin Association, and a former world champion of the event, apparently has been in talks with Rothermel. He estimated the event could bring 30,000 people to the resort during the shoulder season. Rothermel envisioned a setup similar to Springfest and Sunfest, with the inlet lot closed to create a venue where the catapults and trebuchets can launch the pumpkins, which can travel more than 4,000 feet. He admitted they were still working on the best way to measure the distance of each throw as it splashes into the sea. Councilwoman Mary Knight expressed concerns about safety and of how well the event would fit into the town. As something of an agricultural event, Knight wondered if Snow Hill wouldn’t be a better fit. Thompson said her husband started the event in 1986 “to see how far a pumpkin could fly,” and as part of a search committee this year she has “looked all over” for a new venue, including in Snow Hill. “The fields are just not quite big enough out there for the landing zone,” she said. “That’s why I’m running into a lot of issues. They’re not long enough for the 4,600 feet, which is what our [record] distance is. Out near the ocean, it’s unlimited.” Thompson added that competitors come from as far as Colorado and Aus-

tralia, while fans had come from as far aways as Washington State, Arizona and Alaska. “They’re coming from all over, just regular people coming to watch the event ... It’s a big phenomenon and they want to see what’s going on at Punkin Chunkin,” she said. Knight also worried about drinking during the event, which she said had become similar to the Preakness, and added she’s heard Punkin Chunkin draws closer to 100,000 people. According the Rothermel, there had been issues related to alcohol during previous events, but that was because it was once “a bring-your-own event.” “They stopped that because of that Preakness mentality, and they sold beer and that got it under control,” he said. Knight said if they planned to sell beer on the inlet parking lot at all “it’s definitely a ‘no’ for me,” but Councilman Mark Paddack called her a hypocrite. According to Paddack, “Springfest, Sunfest, [the] Bike Week event, OC Jam [and] the Air Show — we allow alcohol out on the beach in that controlled area.” Paddack said he got chills when he saw Punkin Chunkin was on Rothermel’s list, adding he attended the event twice during the 1990s. “It was, in my opinion, at that time, a little bit out of hand, because we did bring our own beer,” he said. “Oh, so it was you!” Rothermel said with a laugh. “That’s part of my unique experience as a councilman,” Paddack replied. He went on to say organizational changes helped to make the event “much more professional” during later years. “It was a tragedy that ... one of the machines exploded and somebody got hurt, and then the lawyers got involved and destroyed literally a world-recognized event,” Paddack said. His only concern was that the city See PUNKIN Page 80

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Punkin Chunkin could fly in resort inlet lot Continued from Page 78 and event organizers be properly covered by insurance, comparing the situation to car events in the town. “That same danger occurs during spring car Cruisin, when we have 800horsepower race cars with slick tires running up and down Coastal Highway,” Paddack said. “There’s always some inherent liability with every event and we would like to protect the city in that aspect.” Paddack added he was not concerned about the alcohol component, “as long as people are mature and responsible, and act like adults.” “You’ve got 100 percent of my support,” he said. “These hotels will be packed. The restaurants and the alcohol establishments will do extremely well for this event. “I saw this and I said, ‘Wow.’ This is

vision for Ocean City in the shoulder season — unlike cars riding around town, unlike motorcycles — this is all downtown and I think it’s going to be a great thing,” Paddack added. City Manager Doug Miller initially suggested deferring a decision until the city works out an agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard. “The entrance channel that comes into the inlet hugs the beach in kind of a northeasterly and southwesterly direction, which we would be shooting over. I’m not so sure that the Coast Guard is overly thrilled with that prospect,” Miller said. Rothermel pointed to powerboat races previously held in that area, and said a marine permit could clear that up, as could the town’s standard event permitting process. “We can put these plans in front of

all the department heads, so that they can look at them and isolate any issues, and correct them,” he said. “But, we need a starting point.” Councilman Tony DeLuca moved to approve Rothermel’s entire request, “contingent upon all the questions answered for a Punkin Chunkin, and with the approval from the mayor and council for those questions.” Rothermel suggested proceeding with a special event permit process, which would then come back to the mayor and council for approval. Councilman Matt James provided a second and the vote was 6-0. Councilman Dennis Dare was out of the room when the vote occurred. Just before the vote, Thompson added a note of caution. “My next choice is going out to Illinois. I’d hate to see this event leave this

area. I’d like to keep it here on Delmarva,” she said. “They want us out in Illinois ... [and] they’ve got land and they’ve got places to do it. “I’ve been to Snow Hill, I’ve been to Frankford (Delaware), I’ve been over to Vienna — I’ve talked to people all over the state and Delmarva Peninsula to see if we can find somebody that wants to let us come and have this event,” she added. When Rothermel originally pitched the idea, Thompson said she thought it was crazy. “But, every time I talk to people about it, they’re like, ‘That’ll be cool, seeing them go out in the ocean.’ So, people are really excited about the idea,” she said. “That’s what I’m hearing on the street.”

New paint job won’t cost city Continued from Page 76 fact, be covering 100 percent of the cost? Yes. The town doesn’t have to pay a penny. “Unfortunately, the tank has to be drained because of temperature issues on the steel and condensation. We can’t drain it at this time, [because] we’re heading into the summer season. So, we anticipate the work will commence after Sunfest.” Adkins estimated the work would occur in October and November. He said draining the tank was fairly routine and unlikely to cause a major disturbance to the downtown, adding, “and, normally, we’ll try to make beneficial use of that water.” “But we cannot and refuse to drain that tank while we head into the summer season,” Adkins said. “There’s no way I’m draining that tank now. “It’s the gateway to Ocean City and you’ve probably got little kids and grandkids that will say, ‘Look, look, look, it’s the beach ball!’ And on a scale of one to 10, it’s not a ten right now – maybe it’s a seven. But worse things have happened,” he added.

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City Council backs ban on dockless bicycles Continued from Page 1 eral mid-Atlantic area and in Maryland.” More to the point, Colbert said the committee recommended some sort of ordinance so that, if such a program came to the resort, “they couldn’t just dump them onto the streets.” “Part of the business model, unfortunately, for some of these companies is to beg forgiveness rather than ask permission,” Colbert said. He said users rent the bicycles and escooters using an app, and then just leave them at drop-off location, cluttering the roadways and sidewalks. “They go into a market, they dump a lot of these devices … [and] they’re just left and that’s the appeal to them,” he said. Colbert said City Solicitor Guy Ayers drafted a proposed ordinance that “covers everything we wanted to cover.” He added the ordinance “really keyed in” on electric scooters and scooters in general, but initially didn’t include the bicycles. “I think it’s the intent of the council … that we probably need to add bikes into that as well. And, talking with Guy, that’s … something that could be done pretty simply,” Colbert said. Councilman Tony DeLuca said he travels to Baltimore for every Ravens home game and has seen the results of bicycle and e-scooter share programs. “It’s terrible. It’s out of control,” he said. “It’s dangerous. It’s a mess.” DeLuca added he’s the chairman of the city’s bicycle and pedestrian safety committee and a proponent of getting bikes off of Coastal Highway. “I think this would be terrible. Could you imagine this July 4 to Labor Day, in the bus lane, scooters, bikes?” he said. DeLuca moved to “prohibit the use of dockless bicycle share programs and standup electric scooters.” Councilman Mark Paddack provided a second and said he also noticed prob-

lems in Baltimore. “The worst example of this was around M&T Stadium – these things were everywhere,” he said. “I guess people rode them to the game and just dump them outside there. “We don’t need this in Ocean City and you’re going to get my vote for this ordinance,” he added. Ayers said the problem with the sharing program is vehicles are often left in areas where the city has “spent millions of dollars in making our public ways ADA compliant.” “They are not only a physical danger, they are a personal danger,” he said. In questioning part of the proposed ordinance, Councilman John Gehrig said if he’d purchased an e-scooter, he should be allowed to ride it. Colbert countered one of the issues with e-scooters is “they’re so new, they’re literally not defined in Maryland law.” “I’ve heard it said that they’re invisible to Maryland law,” he said. “They have really zero restriction on them. You could literally … drive one in here.” He said bills in the house and senate this year attempted to define the escooters, but until that happens the idea was to provide a blanket ordinance that states “we just don’t want them, because we don’t even know what they are and we can’t control them.” Colbert added the city could itself define e-scooters, but that would likely later be overridden by the state. “I don’t want to ban something that doesn’t deserve to be banned,” Gehrig said. Councilman Dennis Dare agreed. “What’s the difference between and electric-assisted bike and any other bicycle?” he asked, adding he saw no issue with someone riding an e-scooter to the store, parking it in a bike rack, doing their shopping and then going home. “Why would we want to outlaw that?”

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Close to 200 tons of gunk pulled from OC storm drains By Josh Davis Associate Editor (May 3, 2019) In 25 days of work, Ocean City Public Works crews cleaned out more than 24,000 linear feet of storm drain piping and removed what amounted to about 196.5 tons of sand and sediment. Public Works Director Hal Adkins and Deputy Director Woody Vickers provided a summary of the work at the City Council work session Tuesday. According to Adkins, the cleanup, which also involved 144 catch basins and 31 manholes, removed 131 cubic yards of material. That would fill up about eight large dump trucks, Vickers said. Several phases of work focused on the areas of Sinepuxent Avenue from 146th to 130th Street, Jamaica Avenue from 127th to 123rd Street, and Philadelphia Avenue from 14th to 9th Street. Samples collected during the cleaning were sent to Gail Blazer, the city’s environmental engineer, whose analysis found them to be 55 percent sand, 12.5 percent silt and about 22 percent clay, according to Vickers. He said Blazer also determined about 98.5 pounds of phosphorus and roughly 452 pounds of nitrogen were re-

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moved. Vickers said Mike Miles and Greg Dale, in overseeing the project, also found many loose bricks and frames, which will be subject to future repairs. “Some of the initial pictures we took were quite disturbing, in that unfortunately we found [large] chunks of asphalt … in some of the catch basins,” Adkins said. “It’s my assumption [the asphalt came from] the previous milling and paving of highway efforts.” Adkins said more work has been budgeted and planned to start this fall, with the program possibly extending another year after that. Adkins added some sections of storm drains are so new that they don’t need cleaning yet.

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Ronald Eugene Wimer, 56 of Ocean City, was charged with second-degree assault and malicious destruction of property because of an April 15 dispute with a woman with whom he reportedly lives. Police around 12:36 a.m. met with Wimer and the alleged victim, Andria Germaine Harlon, and reported the Robin Drive unit appeared to have been damaged. Mounds of clothing and hangers had been thrown about, a section of the couch had been moved across the room and cushions were on the floor. Harlon was reportedly upset and shaky. She told police she and Wimer got into an argument the day before. According to Harlon, Wimer began throwing items around the house. She also told police that Wimer had gotten on top of her and pinned her arms down and put all of his body weight on top of her, the report said. She later tried to call 911, but Wimer grabbed her phone and threw it at her. He then packed her clothes in trash bags and threatened throw them in the dumpster and light them on fire, according to the report. Police said Harlon’s leg had been bruised that she had red marks on her face. Wimer waived his right to an attorney during an initial court appearance on April 15. He will face charges or second-degree assault and two charges of maliContinued on Page 85

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Group, commanded by Tang Enbo, from the Fifth Theater, and the 2nd Army Group, from the First Theater, commanded by Sun Lianzhong. Gen. Lianzhong would end the war as commander-in-chief of the Eleventh War Area. On May 15, the Chinese, implementing their new strategy, attacked the Japanese from the rear, and after three days of battle, the Japanese began to retreat. Four days later, Zaoyang was recaptured and Suizhou was retaken on May 23. Chinese casualties totaled 9,000 while the Japanese casualties totaled 13,000. This may be the only battle that the Chinese won and suffered fewer casualties then the Japanese. Before the war, Li Zongren had been a war lord controlling Guangxi, who joined the Kuomintang headed by Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek. In 1928, he and others broke with Chiang until the “Mukden Incident,” which was used as an excuse by the Japanese to invade Manchuria in 1931. The previously squabbling Chinese war lords, united under the command of Chiang Kai-Shek, except for the Communists who were led by Mao, and even they ultimately united with Chaing against the Japanese for a time. Li was just coming off a stunning victory at Taierzhuang, which has been called “the Stalingrad of China.” According to British author, Yale University History Professor Jonathan D. Spence, Li was one of the best Nationalist generals and on April 28, 1948, was elected by the National Assembly, as vice president. But by then, he had, again, fallen out with Chiang. After Chiang resigned on Jan. 21, 1949 in response to several Communist victories, Li became acting president. In this position, he attempted to negotiate a settlement with the Communists, but his efforts were undermined by Chiang’s supporters. When the Nationalist’s capital of Nanking fell in April 1949, he led the withdrawal to Guangshou. When that fell in November 1949, Chiang relocated the government to his wartime capital of Chunking and Li went to the U.S. for treatment of his chronic duodenum illness. While here, he visited President Truman and denounced Chiang as “dictator” and “usurper.” A month later, Chunking fell, and Chiang led the Nationalists to See WORLD WAR II Page 87

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JESSICA ELIZABETH ARVIDSON Mill Valley and Santa Cruz Jessica Elizabeth Arvidson of Mill Valley and Santa Cruz, California, passed away on Jan. 27, 2019, after fighting pancreatic cancer for nearly a year, and Cystic Fibrosis since birth. She was 31 years old. Jessica was born and raised in a historic home near the redwood groves and quaint downtown of Mill Valley, California. She graduated from Tamalpais High School where she competed on the varsity soccer and swim teams. Jessica then graduated from the University of California – Santa Cruz, earning a BA in psychology. Professionally she found an interest in working with children and pursued a career in occupational therapy, attending Stanbridge University in Newport Beach, California,

where she was named to the Dean’s List and graduated cum laude in their COTA program in 2017. While living in southern California, Jessica developed a love of surfing, beach volleyball, art and music, and her achievements in those pursuits, despite her health issues, were extraordinary. Throughout her life with Cystic Fibrosis, she refused to compromise in the pursuit of her dreams, and her courage, determination and perseverance were admired by all who knew her. In fact, she was invited to be the commencement speaker at Stanbridge University’s commencement the year after she graduated. After receiving her cancer diagnosis last year, Jessica used social media as a platform to candidly share her thoughts and experiences in fighting the disease … while continuing to live her life as fully as possible. She became friends with, and provided encouragement through the internet to, hundreds of strangers from all over the world. Jessica’s abiding legacy will be the memory of her constant positive and giving attitude, and the grace she exhibited in the face of all her adversity, especially at the end of her life. Jessica’s mother, Elizabeth Gordy Arvidson, preceded her in death in 2017. She is survived by her father, Thomas Arvidson, of Mill Valley; her brother, Andrew (Jennifer); nieces, Olive and Mazie; and nephew, Soren, of Valley Center Cal-

ifornia; her uncle, Harold (Chip) B. Gordy, Jr. of Ocean City, Maryland; and numerous Showell family cousins. A Memorial Service was held at the Community Church of Mill Valley on Sunday, April 14. Internment services will be held later this year at the family plot in the Showell Memorial in addition to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Cemetery, Berlin, Maryland. Contributions in Jessica’s memory may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. LINDA BERNADETTE GULYAS Salisbury Linda Bernadette Gulyas, age 59, died Saturday April 27, 2019, at her home in Salisbury. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late John Mitchell Gulyas Jr., and Myrtle Redden Gulyas. She is survived by her sisters, Meredith Humphress (Ronnie) of Salisbury, Kim Skeeter (Bruce) of Midway, Kentucky, and Jane Aydelotte (Chris) of Willards, Maryland; her brother, John Mitchell Gulyas “Jack,” of Berlin; and a half-brother, Victor Herbert Lynch (Barbara) of Dagsboro, Delaware. There are numerous nieces and nephews. Linda had retired after working for many years with Greyhound Rescue in Florida. She enjoyed working as an artist especially with Greyhound rescue causes.

A memorial funeral service will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 11a.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Pastor John Oltman will officiate. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Donations may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811, or to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Letters of condolences may be sent to the family via burbage@burbagefuneralhome.com. WILLIAM ERNEST JONES SR. Salisbury William “Billy” Ernest Jones Sr., age 57, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Harrison House in Snow Hill, Maryland. Born in Salisbury, Maryland, he was the son of Mack Jones and Rosalie Gordy Jones. He is survived by his parents; son, William “Will” Ernest Jones Jr.; William Jones Sr. daughter, Courtney Virginia Jones; brother, Roland Mack Jones Jr, (Melinda); sisters, Deborah Mae Russ (Eddie) and Doris Ann Jones; and several nieces and nephews. Billy loved baseball, Washington Nationals, Harley Davidson, Colorado and his family. Continued on Page 88

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Pedestrian struck by car on Sunday could face charges By Josh Davis Associate Editor (May 3, 2019) A 35-year-old male pedestrian struck by a vehicle on 28th Street and Philadelphia Avenue on Sunday was said to have only received minor injuries, according to Maryland State Police. Town of Ocean City Communications Manager Jessica Waters said the pedestrian was running east from Sunset Drive into the southbound lanes of Philadelphia Avenue at about 5:07 p.m. “According to witnesses, the pedestrian ran into the path of a pickup truck that had little time to react,” Waters said. She said the pedestrian was taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury “with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries.” The driver was not cited, but Waters said charges could be forthcoming for the pedestrian.

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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 84 Taipei. In January 1952, Chiang had Li charged with “Failure to Carry Out Duties.” Two years later, he was officially relieved of his position as vice-president. In July of 1965 he moved to Beijing, where he died of duodenum cancer four years later at the age of 78. Thrice married, he left two sons. He co-authored, with TeKong Tang, an autobiography, “Memoirs of Li Zongren.” A biography titled “Wo Do Gu Gong,” authored by Namgo Chai, a distant relative, was also published. Next week: Ravensbruck 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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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 86 A celebration of life will be held at later date. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to: William Jones Sr. Memorial Fund C/O Bank of Ocean City, 627 William Street, Berlin, Maryland 21811; MSA (Multiple System Atrophy) Coalition at 9935-D Rea Road, #212 Charlotte, North Carolina 28277 or www.multiplesystematrophy.org/msadonation/. JAMES J. ROSENBERG Berlin James J. Rosenberg passed away on April 24, 2019, after a brief illness. Born in Weehawken, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Aaron and Anna Ullrich Rosenberg. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jeanne Rosenberg, as well as daughter, Rachel Onufrak and her husband, Matthew, of Dover, New Jersey. There are two grandchildren, Mia Brooke and Nikolas Matthew Onufrak. Also surviving is his brother-in-law, Carl Rohacek of Rye, New Hampshire; sister, Ann Roberts Brice of Rockway, New Jersey; niece, Ava Rohacek; and nephew, Zack Rohacek. Jim is also survived by many beloved

cousins, including members of the Ullrich, Walsh, Arzinger, Tracy and Banks families. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Rosenberg. Jim grew up in J. Rosenberg Fairview, New Jersey, attending local schools. Upon graduation, he joined the New Jersey Army National Guard (full time). After 10 years, he attended Officer Candidate School and graduated as a 2nd lieutenant. He was appointed adjutant, and then logistics officer on the Nike Hercules Missile Site in Livingston, New Jersey. When the Nike Missile Program was terminated, Jim stayed in the National Guard as a part-time soldier, and accepted a position as purchasing agent for the County of Morris, New Jersey. After 10 years, he was appointed as the director of Purchase & Property for the New Jersey Treasury under Governor Tom Kean. After graduating from the University of New York with a BS in business, Jim was appointed to the position of county administrator of the County of Morris, New Jerset. He held this position for 14 years until retiring in 2005. He had a long and distinguished career in both state and county governments, as well as in the National Guard, which he retired from as a colonel, Mili-

tary Police Corps. He held several positions in his military career including company commander, adjutant, secretary to general staff and provost marshal, 50th Armored Division. Jim received numerous awards including two US Army Meritorious Service Medals, an Army Commendation Medal and an Army Achievement Medal. Most recently, Jim was a US Coast Guard Auxiliarist in Ocean City, Maryland, where he was a Flotilla Commander. He was then elected to the position of division commander, Division 12, Eastern Shore, 5th District. He also served as a member of the Ocean Pines Marine Advisory Board, the Worcester County, Maryland Solid Waste Advisory Board and the Worcester County Local Development Council for the Ocean Downs Casino, serving as chairman in 2013-2014. Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. A Tribute Ceremony honoring the life of James J. Rosenberg followed. Interment will be in Denville Cemetery in New Jersey at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to: Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Fund, 1005 N. Glebe Rd. Arlington, Virginia 22201. Letters of Condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

DR. JOSEPH BYRON SHEARE, DED Ocean Pines Dr. Joseph Byron Sheare, DEd, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2019, at his home in Ocean Pines, Maryland, after a battle with dementia and Parkinson’s disease. He was born in 1946 in Kearny, New Jersey, to Mae and Byron Sheare. Joe started his caDr. Sheare reer with the Glen Rock, New Jersey school system working with special needs students. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Kean University, Master’s degree from Seton Hall, and his doctoral degree from Penn State University in psychology. He moved to Maryland in 1972 where he started his private practice and also worked many years with the Fairfax County, Virginia, public school system where he set up their program for emotionally challenged youth. He was also the director of the Staff Development Institute, a federal grant program that trained general education teachers to assist special education students. They trained teachers throughout the state of Virginia and nationwide. In 2016, he retired from his private psychology practice in Bethesda, Maryland, after 44 years. Joe was the president of the homeowner’s association at Casa del Sol in Ocean City, Maryland, for nine years and loved his beach community. Joe had his second home in Ocean City, Maryland, for 26 years before moving to Ocean Pines in 2017. He loved to fish and go offshore in his boat, Blues Chaser II. He found joy in home improvement projects, reading, and listening to music. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Robin Sheare, of Ocean Pines, Maryland; his son, Ryan Sheare; daughter-inlaw, Megha; and two grandchildren, Natasha and Hannah. He is also survived by his two nieces, Shari and Cindi, and many wonderful supportive friends. He is predeceased by his mother, Mae; father, Byron; sister, Barbara; and stepfather, Joe. Joe was a member of the Ocean City Jeep Club and an avid supporter of the Ocean City Reef Foundation, a nonprofit organization that is enhancing our local marine ecosystem through the creation of artificial reefs. His request was to be interred at the Sheare Family Reef. For more information, please visit http://sheare.com/joe/. Contributions can be made in his honor to the Ocean City Reef Foundation at http://www.ocreefs.org/. Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation and Funeral Service a division of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 504 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Please visit www.easternshorecremation.com to express condolences to the family.

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(Left) Stephen Decatur sophomore Brooklyn Pugner makes contact with the ball during Tuesday’s game against James M. Bennett. (Right) Junior Sierra Eisemann beats the throw home to tie the game 2-2 in the bottom of the sixth. Decatur won 3-2.

Seahawks prevail in seventh inning By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 3, 2019) It was an exciting, but exhausting week for the Stephen Decatur softball team, as the Lady Seahawks won three back-to-back games all in the seventh inning. “Three days in a row and one run determined in the last inning is incredible. I’ve never seen anything like this,” Decatur Coach Scott Kurtz said. “They were able to pull things together in the end. It’s such a talented group of girls. They have the ability to get it done.” Decatur hosted the Kent Island Buccaneers on Monday. The Lady Seahawks went up 1-0 in the first, but the Buccaneers answered in the top of the second. Decatur scored two in the fourth, which Kent Island matched in the fifth. The Seahawks tacked on two runs in the bottom of the sixth to pull ahead 5-3. The Buccaneers put five runs on the board in the top of the seventh to take an 8-5 lead. The Seahawks battled back to an 8-8 tie, then senior captain Lexi Black singled to score a run. “To see them rise to the occasion, it was a proud moment,” Kurtz said. “They were calm and cool. They made a lot of really good decisions. They’ve been playing this sport for so long, they just go out there and do their

job.” Junior Amber Whittaker went 3for-4 with two runs scored. Senior captain Alex Richwalski, freshman Abby Wesche and Black had two hits each. On the mound, Black threw four innings. She struck out six, walked two and allowed three hits. Wesche struck out two, walked two and gave up seven hits in three innings. The next day, the James M. Bennett Clippers came to Berlin for competition. Decatur scored one run in the third. Bennett went ahead 2-1 in the top of the sixth, but Decatur tied it up in the bottom of the inning. Freshman Skylar Griffin grounded into fielder’s choice to the shortstop, and Wesche scored to give the Seahawks the win in the bottom of the seventh. “It was another exciting one. The girls seem to find a way to pull it out,” Kurtz said. “Both teams were equally improved from the first match. I feel like we elevated our pitching and our defense held them. We were lucky to hit last and take advantage at the end.” Junior Sierra Eisemann had two hits and an RBI. Whittaker and sophomores Brooklyn Pugner and Katie Wrench had one hit apiece. Black struck out seven and allowed four hits in seven innings.

“Lexi threw a great game again,” Kurtz said. “She’s getting stronger as the season goes on. She’s looking really good on the mound.” Decatur next headed to Mardela Springs on Wednesday to face the Mardela Warriors. There was much on the line for both teams, as the winner would represent the Bayside South in the conference championship game on Tuesday. “They came out ready to roll and we jumped on them early,” Kurtz said. The Seahawks again pulled it out in the seventh, winning 8-7, when Eisemann singled to score a run. Decatur scored one run in the first and added four in the second. Mardela tallied one run in the bottom of the second. The Seahawks went up 7-1 in the top of the fourth, until the Warriors scored two in the bottom of the inning. They drove in four in the fifth to tie the game, 7-7. Decatur scored one in the top of the seventh and held on for the victory. “They found a way to get it done in crunch time,” Kurtz said. Eisemann had three hits and two RBIs. Black went 2-for-2 with two RBIs. Whittaker and Wrench both had two hits. Black struck out five, walked three and allowed nine hits in seven in-

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 3, 2019) The Stephen Decatur girls’ track team came in third place and the boys’ squad finished in fourth during in the inaugural Bayside South Conference championship meet on Tuesday in Salisbury. The nine Bayside South schools went head-to-head, while the nine north schools were slated to compete against each other yesterday, Thursday. This is the first time the north and south schools have their own meets. They will still come together for the annual conference championship meet on Saturday, May 11, in Cambridge. “I thought the meet went really well. It gave the kids something to really work for and will definitely help prepare us for our upcoming meets,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said. “Overall, it was basically about the performance that I expected. [We were] strong in field events and we picked up some points in distance [races] and relays.” James M. Bennett won the girls’ competition with 175 points. Wicomico was second with 155 and Decatur took third with 89 points. Decatur athletes who scored points for the team for placing eighth or better were: seniors Dori Krasner (800meter run, second, 2:44; 1,600-meter run, sixth, 6:28.7) and Margie Rayne (shot put, first, 33 feet 5 inches; discus, second, 104 feet 8 inches), juniors Mikayla Denault (1,600-meter run, fifth, 6:23.38; 3,200-meter run, fifth, 14:59) and Caroline Gardner (800-meter run, eighth, 2:56.3), sophomores Jessica Janney (high jump, first, 4 feet 10 inches; triple jump, second, 31 feet 7 inches; long jump, eighth, 13 feet 10 inches) and Raeghan Flynn (100-meter hurdles, eighth, 20.53 seconds; 300-meter See RAYNE Page 90 nings. Decatur’s final game of the regular season is today, Friday, against the Easton Warriors at 4 p.m. in Berlin. The team’s seniors will be recognized. The Bayside championship game will take place on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Parker Athletic Complex in Salisbury. Decatur will battle the Colonel Richardson Colonels. The last time Decatur won a title was in 2000.

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Rayne, Janney earn Bayside S. titles Continued from Page 89 hurdles, seventh, 1:00), and freshmen Amalia Murphy (3,200-meter run, sixth, 15:45.23) and Zoriah Shockley (shot put, fourth, 28 feet 3.75 inches; discus, sixth, 72 feet 3 inches). Denault, Krasner, Gardner and sophomore Devon Kramer placed second in the 3,200-meter relay race (11:22.97). The girls also participated in the 1,600-meter Jody Stigler relay race. They came in fifth (5:12.31). Flynn, sophomores Tija Lewis and Giana Cauble and freshman Imani Walker finished fifth in the 800meter relay race (2:12.07). Cauble, Lewis, Walker and junior Brianna Bradley took sixth in the 400-meter relay race (1:04). Bennett won the boys’ competition with 152 points. Wicomico was runner-up with 125.5 points, followed by Snow Hill (102.5) and Decatur (91.5). Decatur athletes who scored points for placing eighth or better were: seniors Victor Vick (110-meter hurdles, sixth, 18.35 seconds), Chad Fischer (400-meter dash, fourth, 55.88 seconds), Jonathan Santana (200-meter dash, eighth, 24.61 seconds) and Daletez Smith (discus, third, 107 feet; shot put, third, 42 feet 4.25 inches),

juniors Sam Rakowski (1,600-meter run, third, 5:10.64), Matthew Brown (1,600-meter run, seventh, 5:35.4) and Eric Bontempo (discus, seventh, 95 feet 11 inches), sophomores Sam Oates (110-meter hurdles, seventh, 18.47 seconds), Liam Foley (3,200meter run, fourth, 11:57.25), Noah Selt (pole vault, fourth, 8 feet 6 inches), London Drummond (high jump, second, 6 feet 4 inches; triple jump, second, 38 feet 11 inches; long jump, fifth, 18 feet 9 inches), and freshmen Tristan Dutton (3,200meter run, eighth, 12:20.32), Justin Hicks (pole vault, sixth (tie), 7 feet 6 inches) and Ed Gault (triple jump, fifth, 36 feet 9.5 inches). The 3,200-meter relay team of Fischer, Rakowski and juniors Austin Cheynet and Richard Poist came in second place (8:53.43). Poist, Gault, Fischer and sophomore Maddox Bunting placed fourth in the 1,600-meter relay race (4:00.13). Santana, senior Daquon Collick, junior Theo Hobbs and freshman Brandon Quach took fifth in the 800meter relay race (1:39.98). Drummond, Santana, Quach and senior Cameron Bradshaw finished fifth in the 400-meter relay race (47.86 seconds). “I thought the standouts were [event winners] Jessica Janney and

Margie Rayne, and I thought our distance runners ran pretty well as a collective group,” Stigler said. “I thought Dori Krasner probably ran her best meet of the season. London Drummond also [earned a personal record] in the high jump.” All 18 Bayside schools will converge in Cambridge for the overall conference championship on Saturday May 11, at 10 a.m.

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Stephen Decatur senior Margie Rayne, left, and sophomore Jessica Janney won the shot put and high jump, respectively, during the first Bayside South Conference championship meet on Tuesday in Salisbury.

WP boys’ lacrosse squad wins ESIAC championship title By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 3, 2019) On Senior Day, the Worcester Prep boys’ lacrosse team won 12-6 over the Gunston Day Herons last Saturday in Berlin to capture the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship title. “It was one of our best offensive games this year,” Prep Coach John Moeser said. “Eight different players scored and we shot the ball really well.” Worcester led 2-0 at the end of the first quarter. Both teams scored three goals apiece in the second quarter. The home team added five goals in the third quarter to pull ahead, 10-3. Sophomore Graham McColgan led Worcester with four goals. Senior captain Alec Dembeck chipped in with two goals and one assist. Senior Jay Gosnear had one goal and two assists. Sophomores John Arrington and Brugh Moore, and seniors Cooper Richins, a team captain, Owen Tunis and Dakin Moore, netted one shot each. Sophomore goalie Hunter Gentry recorded 19 saves. Moeser praised junior Sam Tinkler’s face-off performance. “He had a great day,” Moeser said. “Sam won the majority of the face-offs. “It’s always nice to win the championship,” Moeser added. “To win the championship on Senior Day made it extra special.” The team’s seniors were recognized before the start of the match. Despite winning a championship, Worcester still has a few games remaining. On Monday the Mallards buried 23 shots in the Salisbury School Dragons’ goal and held their opponent to just three. Within the first five minutes of the game in Salisbury the Prep team had scored 11 goals. Worcester led 11-1 at the end of the first quarter. The Mallards added seven goals in the second quarter. After three quarters, the Berlin squad was on top 23-1. Dembeck led the charge with five goals and four assists. Tunis chipped in with five goals and McColgan tallied four. Arrington and Gosnear contribute two goals and two assists each. Freshman Bennett Tinkler made four saves in goal for Worcester. “Everybody got to play,” Moeser said. “We got to work on some things and the young kids got a chance to get some varsity game experience.” Worcester will host the Delmar Wildcats on Saturday at 2 p.m. The team is also in the Metro Independent Lacrosse League and will compete against the Calverton Cougars for the championship on Friday, May 11 at Washington College at 7 p.m.

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Wor. tennis takes second matchup with SD By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 3, 2019) In their second matchup of the season, the Worcester Prep girls’ tennis team won, 7-0, over Stephen Decatur and the boys’ squad came out on top, 6-1, on Monday. The girls played on Decatur’s courts in Berlin. Earning victories for Worcester at first through fifth singles, respective, were juniors Abi Plylar (8-1) and Annika Larsen (8-4), freshman Sumira Sehgal (8-1), sophomore Summer Walker (8-3) and senior captain

Maya Natesan (8-1). Juniors Mesa Cammack and Saylar McGuiness shut out their first doubles competition, 8-0. Juniors Korina Gjikuria and Kennedy Humes took their second doubles match, 82. “Considering that we haven’t played much because of the weather, I was happy they got out there and played well,” Prep Coach Cyndee Hudson said. “It was so cold, damp and windy, but that didn’t affect them too much.” The boys played on Worcester’s

courts in Ocean Pines. Winning second through fifth singles matches were senior captains Will Todd (8-0) and Graham Hammond (8-4), and sophomores Ryan Brafman (8-5) and Ben Brandt (8-0). Senior captain Colin Miller and senior Cameron Hill earned an 8-2 victory at first doubles. Junior Frank Carter and sophomore Joe Schwartz shut out their second doubles opponents, 8-0. Decatur freshman Noah Fisher edged out his first singles opponent, 9-7.

“They played really well,” Prep Coach Terry Underkoffler said. “They played sharp, even with a few days off. We were effective and kept the ball in play and we moved our opponents around.” On Wednesday, the Lady Mallards hosted the Saints Peter and Paul Sabres. Winning their first through fifth singles matches were Plylar (8-0), Larsen (8-0), Sehgal (8-2), Walker (8-2) and Natesan (8-1). Cammack and McGuiness took See GIRLS’ Page 92

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Decatur tennis teams wrap regular season with victories By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 3, 2019) The Stephen Decatur tennis teams wrapped up regular-season competition with wins this week over the Washington Jaguars and Snow Hill Eagles. Both Decatur squads earned shutouts over Washington on Tuesday in Berlin. Winning first though fourth singles matches, respectively, were senior captain Grace Beres (8-6), who trailed 5-6 and battled back to prevail, junior Laura Meadows (8-2), senior Sofia Gordy (82) and junior Sarah Haskell (8-1). Beres and Gordy topped their first doubles opponent, 8-1. Senior Abby Crisanti and sophomore Kaitlyn Mourlas edged out their second doubles competition, 8-6. Sophomores Emily Stitely and Melis Unal won 8-2 at third doubles. “The weather was great. They all played well,” Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood said. “It’s the end of the season, so we should be clicking.” Scoring victories in first through fourth singles, respectively, were freshman Noah Fisher (8-0), senior captain Jonathan Petito (8-0), and sophomores Aaron Cohen (8-0) and Micah Bourne (8-0). Seniors Omar Omar and Aaron

Campbell pulled out an 8-4 victory at first doubles. Junior Austin Marple and senior Kyle Shelton shut out their second doubles competition, 8-0. The third doubles team of freshmen Jonathan Brandhuber and Ethan Hansford won 8-1. “We finished the season strong,” Decatur Coach Steve Berquist said. “We stayed focused and did what we needed to do to win. We had an awesome season.” Decatur took a trip to Snow Hill the next day to battle the Eagles. Winning their first through fourth singles matches, respectively, were Gordy (8-0), Meadows (8-0), Unal (8-1) and Crisanti (8-0). Beres and Gordy, and Haskell and Stitely shut out their first and second doubles opponents, 8-0. Snow Hill forfeited the third doubles match. “It was nice to culminate like that,” Greenwood said. “I was happy with how we played. We’re going into playoffs doing well. We just need to fine-tune a couple things.” Berquist was also pleased with his players’ performances. Logging victories at first through fourth singles, respectively, were Fisher (8-0), Petito (8-0), Cohen (8-1) and

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Stephen Decatur senior Aaron Campbell, left, and Worcester Prep senior captain Colin Miller serve the ball during Monday’s competition in Ocean Pines.

Bourne (8-1). Fisher and Marple won their first doubles match, 8-3. Petito and Cohen topped their second doubles competition, 8-2. Omar and Campbell shut out their third doubles opponents, 8-0. “Snow Hill is a good team, so we had to play our best players,” Berquist said. “Our top players played well and took care of business.” Decatur players now have about a week and a half to prepare for the district tournament.

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Worcester Prep junior Rylie Carey carries the ball into the offensive end during Wednesday’s game against Dover in Berlin. Worcester won 21-8.

developing, that they are able to see what the other team is doing and adjust on the field. It’s really fun to watch.” Worcester will travel to Easton to play Saints Peter and Paul today, Friday, at 4 p.m. The Mallards will then go to Frederick, Delaware, to take on the St. Thomas More Ravens on Wednesday at 4 p.m. “The way they played [against Dover], we can run with almost anybody we’ve seen or anybody from this area right now,” Williams said. “That was a competitive game that we just ran away with. ”

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 3, 2019) After falling to the Kent Island Buccaneers, 3-0, on Monday in Berlin, the Stephen Decatur baseball team returned to its field on Tuesday to battle the James M. Bennett Clippers. Before starting their regularly scheduled game, the two teams first had to finish their previous match from March 28 in Salisbury, which was suspended in the 10th inning with the score tied 1-1. “The whole mindset was start off the first game positive, then roll it into the second one and see what happens,” Decatur Coach Rich Ferro said. “We had energy. That was the biggest thing. We See BOYS Page 94

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will host the championship game next Friday, May 10, versus Saints Peter and Paul,” he said Worcester welcomed the Dover Senators to Berlin on Wednesday. The Mallards led 13-4 at halftime. They won the game, 21-8. “That was a very athletic team … they were not making it easy on us,” Williams said. “After a little bit of a competitive start to the game, we just took control. Our transition was beautiful … then just crisp bang, bang, bang [passes] and finishing our shots [put the game away].” Abercrombie had four goals and two assists. Senior captain Gracie Gardner chipped in with four goals and one assist. Freshman Myranda Beebe and junior Madison VanOrden netted three shots apiece. Junior Aly Matha tallied two goals and three assists. Hoffman added two goals and two assists. Demallie recorded six saves in the first half. Sophomore C.C. Lizas stopped two Dover shots in the second half. “Our defense picked up on what they were trying to do and we started to stop it. We took their game plan away from them,” Williams said. “It’s just showing the lax IQ these girls are

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 3, 2019) The Worcester Prep girls’ lacrosse team is playing topnotch ball with the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship just one week away. “We’re playing the best lacrosse of the season. Everything is really coming together,” Prep Coach Chris Williams said. “They really are peaking. I’m really proud of them.” The Lady Mallards led the Salisbury School Dragons 10-2 at halftime on Monday in Salisbury and went on to win, 16-3. “I challenged them to start strong and they did just that, with three quick goals in the opening minutes to grab momentum early,” Williams said. “We controlled the game early, and I was able to give players a chance to try and practice different positions on the field.” Eight girls scored goals. Junior captain Carly Hoffman led the team with four goals and senior captain Delaney Abercrombie chipped on with three goals. Abercrombie and junior Abbi Nechay also had two assists. Senior Clare Demaille stopped eight shots in goal for Worcester. “With that win, we officially clinched first place in the ESIAC and

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SD Lady Seahawks top Wicomico and JMB on home turf By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 3, 2019) The Stephen Decatur girls’ lacrosse team earned back-to-back victories over Bayside Conference opponents on its home field this week, as the regular season winds down. The Lady Seahawks hosted the Wicomico Indians on Tuesday in Berlin. Decatur led 16-1 at halftime and tacked on three additional goals in the second half. “We continued to work on our slow break option. We also tried to be disciplined in connecting on all of our passes, whether they were highly pressured or just quick passes in our settled offense,” Decatur Coach Sara Braniecki said. “The girls did well with all of that, making improvements throughout the game.” Junior Elizabeth Dutton led the team with three goals and an assist. Sophomore Brittyn Leonard chipped in with two goals and three assists. Sophomore Victoria Mueller and juniors Katie Mitchell and Alyssa Romano scored two goals each. Junior goalie Isy Kristick made one save. “A lot of the younger girls had an opportunity to get more confident on the offensive end, even though they haven’t been playing down there much this sea-

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Stephen Decatur sophomore Victoria Mueller runs the ball upfield during Tuesday’s game against Wicomico in Berlin. She scored two goals in the 19-1 win.

son,” Braniecki said. The next day the James M. Bennett Clippers came to Berlin for competition. The Clippers chipped away at the Seahawks’ advantage in the second half, but the home team held on for an 8-6 victory. “The girls started out strong, but struggle to be disciplined all over the field,” Braniecki said. “We started with a strong lead and had all the skills to maintain that lead, but we did allow Bennett to close the gap.” Decatur led 7-3 at halftime. “When the girls were connecting and making sharp passes, they made some really nice connections and earned some great points for us,” she said. Junior Sarah Engle led Decatur with

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 3, 2019) The Stephen Decatur boys’ lacrosse team scored a combined 38 goals against the Dover Senators and Wicomico Indians this week, and only gave up five. Decatur hosted the Dover High School Senators on Monday and won, 17-3. “We played great. [The] offense really clicked [and] our defense held strong,” Decatur Coach “Hoffy” Hoffman said. “We possessed the ball. Fundamentally, we were strong. We were able to hit our cutters and stride, and our shots were just falling. It was a nice day.” The Seahawks led 6-0 at the end of the first quarter and 9-1 at halftime. After three quarters, the home team held a 14-3 advantage. Senior captain Chase Porter scored four goals and had an assist. Sophomore Kellen Conboy chipped in with three goals and two assists. Senior captain Eric Gwin had two goals and six assists. Sophomore goalie Adison Hommel recorded six saves. Decatur took a trip to Salisbury to play the Wicomico Indians on Tuesday. The Seahawks came out on top, 21-2.

“Overall, we played well,” Hoffman said. “We wanted to focus on executing our rides properly, clears, running set plays, just execution of team offense and defense.” Decatur outscored Wicomico 10-1 in the first quarter. At halftime, the Berlin squad led 15-2. The Seahawks added three goals in both the third and fourth quarters. Gwin had six goals and two assists. Porter contributed with three goals and three assists. Freshman Jude Vandornick also tallied three goals. Hommel stopped six Wicomico shots. Hoffman said Decatur dominated the face-offs. Freshman Shaki Bowen and senior Collin Eitel combined for a more than 80-percent success rate. Bowen also scooped up seven ground balls. Decatur will host the Parkside Rams in its final game of the regular season, today, Friday, at 5:30 p.m. Seeding for the MPSSAA regional tournament will take place on Monday. The first round of play is scheduled for Wednesday. Decatur will compete in the 3A East Region.

three goals and an assist. She also won four draws. Dutton had two goals. Leonard and Romano tallied a goal and two assists each. Junior Abby Yesko had one goal. Kristick recorded 10 saves. Decatur’s final game of the regular

season is today, Friday, in Salisbury against the Parkside Rams at 4 p.m. Seeding for the MPSSAA regional tournament is scheduled to take place on Monday. First-round competition is slated for Wednesday. Decatur will participate in the 3A East Region.

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Continued from Page 93 have the energy, but a couple balls didn’t go our way, and that’s just baseball. I just wanted to make sure we kept the energy up [throughout the game].” Resuming the prior game, Decatur got runners on first and second (walks), and then senior Dawson Delaney stepped up to the plate. Senior Ridge Watson advanced to third on a wild pitch and senior Jack Rosenberg moved to second. Watson then scored on a wild pitch to put Decatur on top, 2-1. The Seahawks held off the Clippers in the bottom of the inning to win. With that game completed, the squads started their second matchup. Bennett put two runs on the board in the second. Decatur scored one in the bottom of the inning. The Clippers added one run in the third to pull ahead 3-1, but the Seahawks then tallied one run in the bottom of the fourth and drove in six more in the fifth to take an 8-3 lead. “They were struggling to find the zone and we had some good play discipline,” Ferro said. “They were out of the zone, so we took advantage and we had a couple of bunts we got down that put pressure on them. It just fell into place. We were quite fortunate.”

Bennett scored one final run in the top of the sixth. Senior Gavin Bunting had two hits, two RBIs and scored twice. Delaney had two hits and an RBI. Junior Blake Marshall had one hit, one RBI and scored once. Rosenberg pitched three innings. He struck out four, walked three and allowed two hits. Sophomore Evan Truitt threw four innings. He struck out four, walked one and allowed two hits. “Evan came in for relief. Without him holding us in we wouldn’t be here, so he did a great job,” Ferro said. “Our seniors did a good job leading the way and staying positive. There was no negativity.” Decatur faced the Mardela Warriors the following day. The winner would represent the Bayside South in the conference championship next week. The Seahawks led 1-0 in the first inning, but the Warriors pulled ahead 3-1 in the fourth and held on for the victory. Decatur’s final game of the regular season is today, Friday, against the Easton Warriors at 4 p.m. in Berlin. Seeding for the MPSSAA regional tournament will take place on Tuesday. The first round of competition is slated to begin on Thursday, May 9. Decatur will compete in the 3A East Region.

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