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JANUARY 14, 2022
Ocean City Today
OC blood drive looking for donors By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Jan. 14, 2022) The Blood Bank of Delmarva returns to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street for the 23rd annual Ocean City Blood Drive, Jan. 18-20. The yearly January blood drive is crucial for the Delaware-based regional blood bank as it works to replenish inventory during the slowest time of the year. “The Ocean City blood drive is our biggest and best blood drive by far … nothing else comes close,” said BBD spokesman Tony Prado. “We do it in January, in the middle of National Blood Donor Month, (which) is meant to raise awareness in winter when people are hibernating, busy traveling, busy
with the holidays. Donating blood is the last thing on their mind. Ocean City has just been a phenomenal place to hold a blood drive in the middle of the winter.” The timing is especially significant right now because the blood bank is currently far below the inventory numbers it strives to maintain. At any given time, the blood bank ideally has seven days’ worth of blood in its inventory, Prado said. Right now, the average spanning all blood types is about 3.3 days. O-positive, the most in-demand, is at 1.8 days; O-negative, or universal donor blood, is at 1.3 days, A-positive, which is very common, is at 3.6 days; and B-negative is at 3.3 days, Prado said. “Appointments are lower than expected. We need more donors to make
appointments as our local patients are depending on us,” BBD Director of Donor Recruitment Marie Forrestal stated in a press release. Prado added that, fortunately, Ocean City has typically been an ideal partner for the blood bank. “The good news about this blood drive is Ocean City just tends to be a phenomenal experience for us. We love going there, the town is great and they’re always supporting us,” he added. Typically, the blood drive has been facilitated over two days but in recent covid-impacted times, organizers decided to spread it out over three days. As of Tuesday, scores of appointments for all three days were still available. See OC Page 43
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Add stuffed mushrooms to menu Continued from Page 30 Games will be exciting and they are sure to be a few questionable calls, but one thing for sure – stuffed mushrooms with Italian sausage, peppers and cream cheese are sure to score a touchdown with guests and family. Enjoy!
For the Mushrooms 24 baby portabellas kosher salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Using a small spoon or your fingers, remove mushroom stems. 3. Wash the mushrooms thoroughly and dry with paper towels. 4. In a small bowl, combine the mushrooms, salt, pepper, olive oil and lemon juice. 5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, place the mushroom caps stemmed side down and bake for 5 minutes. Set aside.
For the Filling $5.00
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5 CALL FOR PREORDERS!
$6/LB • HOT & MILD • 4 LB. MINIMUM We are Following CDC Guidelines for Everyone’s Health & Safety.
1-pound Italian sweet sausage, cooked and crumbled 1 bunch scallions, green parts, finely sliced ½ cup finely chopped red, yellow and orange peppers 1 rounded teaspoon minced garlic in a jar ¼ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs ½ teaspoon kosher salt few splashes Worcestershire Sauce 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese 1. Reduce heat to 350 degrees. 2. In a medium sized bowl, combine cream cheese, salt and Worcestershire sauce. 3. Add sausage, scallions, peppers, garlic and breadcrumbs to the cream cheese mixture. 4. Using a small spoon, spoon a generous amount of filling into the cavity of each mushroom. Take a pinch of the shredded cheese and place on top of the mushroom. 5. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, and place stuffed mushrooms on top of parchment paper. Baked for 20 minutes and serve immediately Secret Ingredient – Adversity. “Today’s tears waters tomorrow’s gardens.” – Matshona Dhliwayo
OBITUARIES LEE A. ROLFES Ocean City Lee A. Rolfes, age 65, passed away on, Jan. 5, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. He put up a courageous fight against pancreatic cancer. Lee was born in Washington, D.C., and was the son of the late William W. and Virginia (Potter) Rolfes. Lee Rolfes Lee graduated from High Point High School Class of 1975. Following graduation, he attended carpentry trade school, married his high school sweetheart, Mary Sancomb, and they created a loving family. He was a larger-than-life character. He had an adventurous spirit that allowed him to travel and to enjoy life to its fullest. Lee’s greatest title in life was being called “Granddad.” He loved his grandbabies. His hobbies included home projects, fixing old Boston Whalers, hosting large themed parties, bargain shopping at Ace, CVS and Acme, and repairing broken beach chairs. Lee enjoyed relaxing on the beach, listening to island music, and spending time with his family. He was a fixture at his grandkids’ games and activities. He was a retired carpenter of Union 132. Some of his professional accomplishments as a superintendent included working at The National Gallery of Art, George Washington University, Social Security Administration, Folger Shakespeare Library, Maryland Casualty Project, FedEx Field, Nationals Park, and the U.S. Mint. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Ellen Rolfes; one daughter, Jaclyn A. Kline and husband, Vincent, of Centreville, Maryland; two sons, Lee A. Rolfes Jr. and wife, Kasey, of Weddington, North Carolina, and Richard L. Rolfes and wife, Molly, of Annapolis, Maryland; three sisters, Linda Rolfes and Leslie Wendorf, both of Selbyville, Delaware, and Laura Scott of Queenstown, Maryland; one brother, Larry Rolfes of Selbyville, Delaware; five grandchildren, Wyatt Kline, Anna Rolfes, Marylee Kline, Renee Rolfes and Chloe Rolfes. A visitation will be held at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 9903 Coastal Hwy. in Ocean City at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. A Mass of Christian burial will be held noon on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at Luke’s with Father Paul Jennings officiating. A reception will follow the service at The Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Ocean City Beach Patrol in memory of Lee A. Rolfes. Make checks payable to OCBP, SRA, 109 Talbot Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21843. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. Continued on Page 43
