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Wind appeal lands locally Ocean City’s challenge of the Maryland Department of Environment’s award of a permit to US Wind goes for judicial review in circuit court. — PAGE 3

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Ocean City, Worcester file appeal of US Wind permit

By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Aug. 1, 2025) The Town of Ocean City and Worcester County are challenging an air quality permit issued to US Wind by the Maryland Department of Environment.

On July 11, the two entities filed a petition for judicial review in Worcester County Circuit Court, claiming the department erred in issuing an air quality certification to the offshore wind company, which has plans to construct up to 114 wind turbines starting about at 11 miles from Ocean City’s coastline.

Department Deputy Director of Communications Jay Apperson said this week that the agency is in the process of reviewing the appeal.

“We have received and are reviewing a petition for judicial review of the air permit for the U.S. Wind project that was filed in state circuit court by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City and the Worcester County commissioners,” he said. “We remain committed to ensuring all our permit processes are transparent and in accordance with the law.”

The petition is one of two appeals both Ocean City and Worcester County have recently filed over the permitting process. The local governments have also filed a federal appeal with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), City Manager Terry McGean said.

“We have appealed to the EPA Environmental Appeals Board (which we believe is the appropriate avenue for appeal) as well as to Worcester County Circuit Court (because that was the direction given by MDE when they issued the permit),” he said in an email statement.

The appeals process for US Wind’s air quality permit created some debate last month when the EPA and MDE went head to head over the appropriate avenue for relief.

The EPA claims the state’s final approval of US Wind’s air quality permit was invalidated, as it didn’t explain how the decision could be appealed through federal channels. Based on that technicality, the federal government told the department to issue a new air quality permit, and to direct public petitions to EPA’s Environmental Appeals Board.

The department, however, maintains that appeals should be handled through the state court system. As such, it has stated it will not issue a new permit and will continue to follow the state appeals process listed online.

For this reason, both Ocean City and Worcester County have taken a two-appeal approach.

In the circuit court case, the government entities claim MDE had violated provisions of the Clean Air Act and, as such, had erred in issuing the air quality permit, the last needed for the wind farm project to proceed.

Specifically, Ocean City and Worcester County allege the state agency issued the permit without the required comprehensive operating permit; violated the one-year time limit between when a permit application was deemed complete and when the permit was issued; failed to conduct a required alternatives analysis; failed to provide public notice on permit provisions; failed to permit the required emissions offsets; and failed to properly calculate the emissions from vessels that would run to and from the wind farm.

“The permit and approvals fail to apply required federal standards, omit offsets for major emissions, and were finalized using revised data without public comment,” the petition reads.

When reached last week, US Wind maintained its permits were issued validly and that the company remained committed to the project.

County attorney Roscoe Leslie did not return requests for comment.

Swimmer dies at Assateague (Aug. 1, 2025) An 18-year-old male at Assateague Island National Seashore has died while swimming near the southern end of the Chincoteague Beach Parking Lot. At 4:15 p.m. on July 24, a relative ran down the beach and told the lifeguards that two swimmers were struggling in the water, well offshore. One was successfully rescued, the other was pulled from the water, unconscious and unresponsive, at which point CPR was immediately begun.

The 18-year-old male, Crescencio Lucas Chavez Velasquez, was then transported via ambulance and pronounced deceased upon arrival at hospital.

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150 yards south of the lifeguarded zone of the seashore, on duty lifeguards responded quickly and assisted with the search, according to a press release issued last week.

Park law enforcement assisted with the effort alongside U.S. Fish and Wildlife, contracted lifeguards, and the State of Virginia.

“We are thankful for our local partners who assisted in the search effort and work hard every day,” a press release from the Assateague Island National Seashore reads. “We ask our visitors to never venture too far from shore and pay attention to wind and currents which can transport you long distances quickly.”

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By Brian Shane Staff Writer (August 1, 2025) Legalize it! Banking, that is.

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and 31 of his peers are asking members of Congress to pass a bill that would, for the first time, provide a framework for cannabis businesses to legally use banking services.

“It is increasingly critical to move cannabis commerce into the regulated banking system,” they wrote in a July 24 letter to House and Senate leadership, urging passage of the SAFER Banking Act of 2025. Prior versions of the bill in 2019 and 2021 passed the House but died in Senate committee.

Maryland’s Brown, plus the attorneys general of 28 other states, the District of Columbia, and two territories, argue that cannabis businesses should be moving away from dealing exclusively in cash, which they argue is attractive to criminals.

They also want to establish legal clarity over tax collection, so banks can work with state-approved operators like cannabis dispensaries and processors, without fear of federal penalties. Twenty-one states collect cannabis tax revenue, including Maryland, which just raised its tax rate on cannabis this year from 9% to 12%.

“The current lack of regular banking by lawful cannabis businesses within our jurisdictions also inhibits the states’ ability to collect taxes and conduct meaningful oversight of those businesses’ revenues,” the letter says.

For now, many U.S. financial institutions can’t provide banking services to state-sanctioned cannabis businesses because the drug remains listed as a Schedule I controlled subSee CANNABIS Page 10

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While the proposed SAFER Act (short for Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation) doesn’t federally legalize cannabis, it would allow state-licensed cannabis businesses to access traditional banking services and lifts penalties on banks by offering safe harbor provisions.

The legislation would generally cease to treat cannabis income as proceeds of illegal activity under money laundering statutes. It also protects payment processing like debit card transactions and shields insurers and investors from federal liability.

For now, people who work in that field can’t get a mortgage if they declare their income as coming from cannabis-related employment and aren’t entitled to business tax deductions. Under this bill, however, income derived from cannabis related businesses would be validated.

Brown’s office, in a statement, said federal banking restrictions “create unnecessary public safety risks by forcing legitimate cannabis businesses to operate primarily in cash,” making employees and customers “targets for violent crime.”

Bob Davis, the owner and founder of Hi Tide Dispensary in West Ocean City, says his business puts earnings in the bank and doesn’t leave cash lying around.

“We have normal deposits like everyone else,” he said. “If they’re saying we don’t have banking, they’re completely wrong on that. … I don’t know of a single dispensary that’s not using the banking that exists.”

A pharmacist by trade and the dispensary’s clinical director, Davis said attempts at banking reform for cannabis businesses has been ongoing for 15 years. “They’ve tried this before, and they can’t seem to get it done,” he said. “It’s a tangled knot.”

Davis argues the federal government enjoys the best of both worlds because it can either choose to enforce the illegality of cannabis or ignore its prohibition – and then profit from tax revenues.

“Why would the federal government want to change anything?”

Davis said. “They’re getting their tax dollars. The states are running it. If they want to shut it down, all the laws are there, if they want to flip that switch, which I can’t imagine.

“But, I guess, Prohibition happened for alcohol, so I don’t know.

It’s just such a convoluted chain of events that would take place. Banking, yeah, it sounds easy – just say it’s OK. But the federal government is still saying it’s a Schedule I drug. I just don’t have a good answer for you,” he added.

One local financial institution that has been working with dispensaries is Shore United Bank.

Shore United in 2021 acquired

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Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, pictured, is pushing Congress to adopt legislation to allow marijuana businesses to use banking services.

Severn Savings, an Annapolis-based bank that had already pioneered cannabis banking without running afoul of regulators, according to Tom Mears, regional president for Maryland and Delaware.

Mears said since that acquisition, Shore United took what Severn started and ran with it. They’ve operated a separate division, like a bank within a bank, they call Select Banking. Under strict oversight, cannabis revenue isn’t comingled with regular customer accounts but gets collected by armored car and goes directly into cash vaults.

“For us, it requires a lot of fulltime people, from compliance to processing, maintaining all the reports required by our regulators,” Mears said. “I would say we were probably one of the early ones in Maryland to crack the code.

“We do bank a number of cannabis operations outside Maryland, from other states, because the federal government has been very slow to recognize the need – well, they recognized.

They didn’t want to make it easy for those businesses to use regular banking services. I think that’s changing,” he added.

Mears also said several cannabis operations in Delaware have inquired about their services since the First State legalized adult-use recreational products, effective today, Aug. 1.

About 75% of Americans now live in areas where cannabis is legal in some form, with medical cannabis approved in 39 states and recreational use legal in 24 states, the AG’s letter says. Maryland legalized medical marijuana in 2017 and recreational cannabis products in 2023.

Last year, national retail sales of cannabis were about $30 billion, and could reach $34 billion by the end of this year – revenues that put legal weed in the same ballpark as industries like pet food, sporting goods, and craft beer.

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By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2025) The Town of Berlin’s effort to appeal a property tax assessment of Dollar General, which yielded a reduction in property value of more than 20%, failed as the state tax office affirmed the lowered valuation.

In May, Wayne Hartman, owner of the property leased to Dollar General on Decatur Street, complained to the Berlin mayor and council about their appeal of his assessment.

Hartman, who represents this area as state delegate to the Maryland General Assembly, said he learned of the town’s appeal in a letter from the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation.

In a hearing last week in Snow Hill, the Tax Assessment Appeals Board for Worcester County affirmed the exist-

ing $1.8 million assessment.

In a July 23 letter spelling out its reasons, the board said it “finds from its examination of the condition of the improvements, the lease, the location and the derived net income that the value proposed by the assessor is appropriate.”

The town appealed the $1.8 million assessment because it was $491,000 less than the property has been valued for tax purposes, and that reduction translated into a $4,000 reduction in the town’s tax bill to Hartman.

On May 12, during public comments at the Berlin Town Council’s regular meeting, Hartman informed the body that before the municipality’s involvement, he had applied for a reconsideration of a tax bill on his Dollar General property. The delegate said his petition was granted after two

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years, and the parcel’s value was reduced.

“Back when I bought the property three years ago, interest rates were very low,” Hartman said in May. “So, the cap (capitalization) rate was very low, and it was fixed based on the rent.

So, if you do the math, the value of the property was very high. I paid nearly $2.5 million for the property. Since then, we have had a dramatic increase in interest rates, and now the cap rates are much higher, so rent being the same … the value of the store is much lower … I had valuations from different Realtors, and the valuation that the state came back with lowered my assessment to $1.8 million.”

The Town of Berlin became involved because the assessment decrease was more than 20% of the property’s initial value. The state of Maryland is authorized to issue a letter to the Town of Berlin in cases of such an extreme reduction. The municipality opted to petition against the new valuation.

Notably, however, it was revealed at the May meeting that the town council was unaware that an appeal had been filed on behalf of the Town of Berlin.

Hartman was outraged at Berlin’s decision to appeal the estimation and had reached out to Councilman Jay Knerr about his concerns, who appeared sympathetic.

“I think it’s a very bad look for the town to be fighting these [reductions],” Knerr said at the May meeting. “…We could have gone to [Hartman] and said, ‘Hey, what’s going on here?’ I think that would have been a fair approach.”

Still, a few members of the town staff pointed to the $4,000 decrease in property tax revenue as a loss to the town’s income stream.

“My standpoint on the appeal is reduction of assessed value, which is lost revenue for the Town of Berlin,” said Town of Berlin Finance Director Natalie Saleh. “As the finance director, I would advocate to appeal because we’re losing the revenue that provides services to the citizens and residents of the Town of Berlin.”

It was never revealed at that May meeting who initiated the appeal. According to Saleh, she sent a petition letter to the state at the direction of Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall to gather additional information on why the assessment was lowered.

Tyndall maintained that his role in the process was simply asking the staff to handle the issue “at the staff level” to keep politics out of the decision.

Hartman said at the time that his primary concern was that if the reduced property value was overturned, the taxes would discourage Dollar General from renewing its lease, which would end the company’s ability to offer its discounted products to the Berlin community.

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Liquor license approved for new Ocean City bike festival Bowls, and more during a long career with the U.S. Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security. He said OC Rock and Ride will outsource 25-30 security personnel from a conBy Brian Shane tractor.

Staff Writer Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restau(August 1, 2025) A re-tooled rant Association director Susan Ocean City motorcycle extravaganza Jones, who came to speak on Odais one step closer to reality after chowski’s behalf, told the board she’d Worcester County’s liquor board worked closely with the original progranted a liquor license to the new moter of Bikefest about 14 years ago. promoter.

“The Town of Ocean City at that The Board of License Commis- time really didn’t want a Bikefest – sioners approved a promoter’s license and then we worked through all that,” for Matt Odachowski and his son she said. “This particular crowd – Tyler, the organizers of OC Rock and doctors, lawyers, good people – it reRide, at its July 16 meeting. In their ally does a lot for the economics of application, they said four different the town, for our hotels and our bars will sell alcohol within a fenced- restaurants and our attractions. So, in area. Spotters will be on-site to po- we are here in complete support of lice bartenders and customers, Matt Matt. I’ve been talking to him a lot, Odachowski said. coaching him on Odachowski’s things that we’ve company, the disas- ‘This particular crowd – doctors, done, providing ter cleanup outfit lawyers, good people – it really suggestions.”

Royal Plus, had Liquor board been a sponsor of does a lot for the economics of member Marty OC Bikefest for sev- the town, for our hotels and our Pusey, who made a eral years, “so we’re restaurants and our attractions.’ motion to approve very familiar with the application, Susan Jones some of the operahinted at some of tions. We provided the tourism turmoil the generators; we provided the dis- Ocean City has seen this summer. tro – we assisted with anything logis- That would include a violent July 4 tic-wise,” he told the board. night where a still-unknown perpe“With this plan, we took into con- trator launched fireworks into a sideration how it was done in the Boardwalk crowd, setting off an acpast, and we wanted to make it safer. tive shooter scare.

We actually installed additional walk“I know how seriously you take ways that are actually going to have this, with some of the stuff that’s been bike rack [fencing] in them to make happening of late in Ocean City, that sure everybody gets in and out you have concerns. But it sounds like safely,” he added. you’re well-prepared for this,” Pusey The four-day event, scheduled for said.

Sept. 13-16 in downtown Ocean City, While the board issues different lireplaces what used to be called OC censes for a bar, restaurant, or retailBikefest. That event’s promoter, OC ers to offer beer, wine, and spirits, the Jams LLC, defaulted on its contract promoter’s license is a new addition with Ocean City, so the town termi- to Worcester County. nated the agreement.

It was created legislatively in 2023 Former Ocean City deputy fire with the specific goal of permitting almarshal Tim Price at the liquor board cohol to be sold at the resort’s Oceans meeting vouched for Odachowski.

Calling festival. The law, brought Now an employee of Royal Plus forth by Lower Shore state Sen. Mary after retiring in 2020, Price told the Beth Carozza (R-38) specifically says board he’ll be on the team that will a promoter’s license is for-profit assist with OC Rock and Ride. He events that operate on Ocean City also said the event will have metal de- municipal property with the approval tectors and security staff with wands of the police department. to check all incoming guests prior to The liquor board already offered a entering the site. festival license for events selling or “I think it was a great honor for sampling beer and wine, but an appliMatt to ask me to join in his en- cant already must possess a state-isdeavor. I support him wholeheartedly sued liquor or winery license. from a life safety, fire protection OC Rock and Ride will feature perstandpoint. I look forward to main- formances by the heavy metal bands taining the safety aspect of this,” he Queensrÿche, Slaughter, and Quiet said.

Riot, as well as stunt acts, charity Another security lead for Royal auctions, street performers, a drone Plus is Kevin Chmielewski. Speaking show, and fireworks. A nighttime at the meeting, he told the board of stage will host national acts, while a his experience running security for daytime stage will feature local and presidential inaugurations, Super regional performers.

New promoter to organize motorcycle event this fall, called OC Rock and Ride

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By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Aug. 1, 2025) The Ocean City Council voted this week to allocate more than $100,000 toward two infrastructure projects.

Public Works Director Hal Adkins came before council members this week with a request to allocate $72,000 from the city’s fund balance to pay for a bulkhead replacement.

The project, he said, would be spearheaded by the city’s wastewater department.

“When the Mayor and Council and Worcester County Commissioners abolished the sanitary commission in ’94, part of that abolishment came with the transfer of properties,” he explained. “So there’s a property on Old Landing Road – I call it the ‘S’ bend – both the north side and south side, that is an asset of the wastewater fund, an enterprise fund from an accounting standpoint. Terry [McGean], as city engineer, replaced the bulkhead on the south side within the last 10 years. And the north side is in a state of failure and needs to be replaced.”

Adkins noted the project was not added to the current fiscal year budget and would need a fund balance contribution to advance. While he initially requested $100,000, he said he was now seeking $72,000.

“That will position us, with the assistance of Joe [Kurtz] in engineering and Matt [Perry] in procurement, to move forward with bidding of three bulkheads later this summer for construction in the fall,” he said. “The other two are already funded. One is at 17th Street at the west end of St. See UPGRADES Page 16

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Continued from Page 14 Louis and the other one is Winter Harbor.”

After further discussion, the council voted unanimously to provide the $72,000 funding allocation.

The council this week also supported Adkins’ request to provide a $34,250 allocation for the design and bidding of a project to renovate the service center, located at the public works campus. Adkins said the building was the first facility built on the campus in 1982.

“A number of years ago, when we did the $29 million campus project, this was the one building we left alone,” he said. “It was fine at the time. If you’ve had a chance to look at some of the pictures, you will see the skin is rusted through on the roof.”

Adkins said the plan is to reskin the building, replace the overhead doors and complete minor interior improvements. He said the project would be paid for with bonds to be issued this fall, but that money was needed now for design and bidding services.

“One of the on-call service firms we have is Becker Morgan,” he said.

“We have already done the site meeting, scoped it out, and their proposal is attached. We would like to advance it to design and bidding.”

request to extend parking exception for townhomes

By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Aug. 1, 2025) An appeals board voted last week to extend by a year a parking exception the developer of the 94th Street townhomes project needs to get the project going.

On Thursday, July 24, the Ocean City Board of Zoning Appeals granted a one-year extension to a special parking exception the developer received for a 114-townhome project on 94th Street.

The parking exception, staff reported, allowed the developer to reduce the size of the garage openings from the required 10 feet to 8 feet.

“Back in January the board considered this application and found it met the criteria for the special parking exception to be granted,” said Zoning Analyst Chase Phillips. “And since then, the applicant would like it extended for one year.”

Last year, the city’s planning commission granted a request from developer OCTC Holdings LLC to divide the 94th Street shopping center into four separate parcels for future redevelopment.

Parcel A, located to the northeast, would feature a new ACME grocery store and retail space, while parcels C and D, located to the west, would feature townhomes, a community center and a community pool. Parcel B, which currently hosts a bank and Blue Fish Restaurant and Bar, will not be redeveloped.

Since that time, the developer has acquired site plan approval for the three parcels, as well as variances from the Ocean City Board of Zoning Appeals, including a special parking exception to reduce the garage door openings.

However, attorney Hugh Cropper came before the BZA last week on behalf of his client to seek an extension of that variance.

“We ask for a one-year extension from Jan. 9,” he said. “So it will be from January 9, 2026 to January 9, 2027.”

Cropper reiterated the townhouse project was fully parking compliant, as the number and size of parking spaces would meet the city code. He also noted that the townhouses would be set back between 20 feet and 26 feet from the road.

To that end, his client requested – and received – a parking exception to reduce the size of the garage doors.

“The evidence showed at the evidentiary hearing is that the purpose of the 10-foot garage is to accomplish a turn radius if the garage door is closer to the road, so somebody can turn in and back out,” he explained. “In this case, it's absolutely not needed because at the end of our driveway, that minimum is 20 feet long, and you'll remember you gotta drive in that driveway. There'll be no problem getting in the garage, and that's what the evidence showed.”

Following Cropper’s presentation, the board voted 4-0, with member Brian Shane absent, to approve the extension.

“I think it’s reasonable with the way building is today,” member Emily Nock said. “They are being proactive in coming to us now and not when it’s about to expire.”

As part of last week’s extension request, Ocean City Planning and Community Development Director George Bendler told board members that his department was close to issuing a building permit for Parcel D. Permitting for Parcel C, he added, would come at a later date.

“We're very close to getting parcel D permits,” he said. “I expect that within the month. Parcel C will come after in phasing. This is a very, very large project.”

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Hotel project granted 2nd setback exception

By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Aug. 1, 2025) Acknowledging the enormity of the project before them, the connections of a Boardwalk hotel came before Ocean City’s zoning appeals board last week to seek another exception, which will allow a new facility to be built closer to the boards than allowed by code.

A ruling last week by the BZA will allow the hotel to be built closer to the boards than allowed by code.

On July 24, the BZA voted to approve a special exception that will allow the owner of the Majestic Hotel a legally nonconforming 22-foot setback from the Boardwalk. The applicant’s attorney, Joe Moore, said his client was seeking a special exception after a prior approval from the city’s appeals board had expired.

“I thought that when we got our site plan approval, that the approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals merged into that, but obviously it does not,” he told the board last week.

“And we’re content to be here because we are certainly going to show you there has been no change since the time of our original application approval.”

During a public hearing last Thursday, Ocean City Zoning Analyst Chase Phillips came before the ap-

peals board with a special exception request Moore had filed on behalf of his client – 11th Street MC, LC – which has plans to redevelop the Majestic Hotel into a new five-story building with 100 hotel rooms, nine employee housing units, and more than 8,000 square feet of commercial space on the Boardwalk.

To make the project work, the board in late 2022 approved a special yard exception to reduce the Boardwalk setback from the required 32 feet to the existing 22 feet currently found on the property. Three months later, the owner secured site plan approval from the city’s planning and zoning commission.

However, Phillips noted that the special exception has since expired.

To that end, he said the owner’s representatives were seeking another special exception, with the same 22foot setback.

“On the project, this request has already received an approval for the site plan, and the board must now consider the special yard exception again for the site plan to continue through the building permitting phase,” he explained. “Again, the request has not changed in any way. It is still to allow the Majestic Hotel to be redeveloped to this setback. And there are no other requests that are

A rendering of the proposed Majestic Hotel project is pictured.

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needed at this time.”

Phillips said staff had no objections to the developer’s request. Rick Schoellkopf, the project’s architect, also argued the request had no adverse effect on neighboring properties.

“We’re not proposing to build the entire hotel to the 22-foot [setback], just the retail space, which kind of mimics what’s there now,” he said.

“But the rooms of the hotel will be back 32 feet.”

Moore agreed.

“The bulk of the hotel is 32 feet back,” he said.

Moore also asked that the appeals board consider a 24-month extension of its special exception, if approved a

second time. He said he was also seeking a site plan extension from the city’s planning commission and wanted the extensions to run concurrently.

“As you can tell from our renderings, we have a substantial project ahead of us,” he said, “and we have already asked for a consideration of the planning commission with regard to their approval.”

Following the public hearing, the appeals board voted 4-0, with member Brian Shane absent, to approve the special exception for a 22-foot Boardwalk setback. As dictated by the city code, the special exception would be extended for one year, instead of the two that Moore requested.

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By Tara Fischer The OPA Elections Committee met on is the community’s commitment to transStaff Writer Monday, July 28, to discuss the team’s parency, particularly when choosing the prevention code (Aug. 1, 2025) Ocean Pines home- roles and responsibilities for the week homeowner association’s governing team.

Election deadline in OP on Aug. 6

owners will have until this Wednesday, Aug. 6, to cast their votes for the three open seats in the community’s board of directors’ election.

The Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors, a seven-person body tasked with community-wide police setting, has three positions available for this year’s annual election. Four candidates are running. The winners will each serve three-year terms.

Campaigning for this year’s voting cycle are Stuart Lakernick, Steve Jacobs, Monica Rakowski, and Amy Peck. Lakernick, the body’s current president, Rakowski, treasurer, and Jacobs, director, are incumbents, vying for another term on the board. Peck is the sole challenger. Peck ran last year and is looking to break into the governing group once again.

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The elections team will collect the drop-box ballots upon closure and send all materials obtained throughout the voting cycle in one lump shipment to MK Election Services, the Pittsburgh-based firm OPA has contracted with to handle this year’s board selection process.

Part of OPA’s decision to work with MK Election Services again, as they also oversaw last year’s election, was because they offered an observable count. Reiterated throughout this voting cycle and years past

Ransdell stated that an in-person count of all ballots will be viewable at the OPA Administration Building on Friday, August 8. A Microsoft Teams link will also be provided for virtual viewing.

The election outcome will be announced upon the conclusion of the formal count.

Also of note for 2025’s board election is a referendum for community funding, amounting to a little over $3 million, to be allocated toward the reconstruction of a new fire station for the community’s south end. Fire department personnel maintain that the upgraded facility, with more space and repairs to improve current decrepit conditions, is vital for the emergency services group to continue providing exemplary service to the neighborhood.

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By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Aug. 1, 2025) Ocean City officials will move forward with several updates to the city’s fire prevention code after agreeing Tuesday to amend the city’s fire code to include recently adopted changes at the state level.

Fire Marshal Joe Sexauer told the City Council at its Tuesday work session that the state code is the minimum statewide standard, meaning the town cannot amend or weaken code requirements in any way.

“There’s nothing additional we added in,” he said of the proposed amendments.

The state’s fire prevention code is typically updated every three years, with changes made to both the fire code and life safety code. And recently, the state adopted its 2024 edition.

To that end, the city’s new fire marshal came before the council this week with several amendments that would impact both new and existing buildings within town limits.

“It coincides with the updates that have come down from the state,” Sexauer told council members.

Sexauer said the amendments include a new requirement for low-frequency smoke alarms in newly constructed hotels and condominiums, and new signage requirements for high-rise buildings.

“That does impact existing buildings …,” he explained. “Any non-sprinklered high-rise building now has to have warning signage in the lobby that essentially says this building is not protected by a sprinkler system.”

Sexauer also noted the state code includes new charging requirements for lithium ion batteries and requires that jurisdictions create an inspection program for all existing buildings.

“We took a huge chunk out of that with our rental inspection program,” he said.

“But the remainder of the buildings, like gas stations and T-shirt shops, things that may not be covered by the rental inspection program, [Acting Fire] Chief Bunting and I are working on some things.”

However, Sexauer said the biggest change for existing buildings would be a new requirement for fire alarm systems in special amusement buildings. He said that requirement will affect amusement operations like haunted houses and mirror mazes.

He noted the fire marshal’s office was working with two city businesses the code change would impact.

After reviewing the list of code amendments, the council voted 7-0 to approve the amendments and move an ordinance to first reading.

For his part, Acting Fire Chief Josh Bunting acknowledged the members of the fire marshal’s office, as well as the city attorneys, who participated in the amendment process.

“That is an incredibly cumbersome process,” he said.

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Mailloux, mother seek change in lawsuit venue Ralph DeAngelus, his former em- insurance information to Gavin or ployer, Matt Ortt Companies and the Summer Knupp, never returned to Ocean Pines Association, which had the scene, and failed to report to a working relationship with the com- emergency services that he had just pany. struck a pedestrian.”

By Bethany Hooper The suit seeks damages on all 16 The suit also claims that Mailloux, Associate Editor counts, which includes negligence, Frey and DeAngelus hid the Mer(Aug. 1, 2025) Two defendants are wrongful death, negligent entrust- cedes in a garage at their Berlin resiseeking to move a potential trial in a ment and intentional infliction of dence immediately following the lawsuit filed by Gavin Knupp’s family emotional distress. hit-and-run. The court document aloff the Eastern Shore.

“This lawsuit is the next step in leges the vehicle had damage consisOn Monday, Tyler Mailloux, a holding accounttent with a Berlin man serving 18 months for a able all those recollision involvtraffic offense in Knupp’s death, and sponsible for ing a pedestrian, ‘The pretrial publicity has his mother, Kearston Frey, filed a Gavin’s death,” including a been overwhelmingly hostile, motion to remove the case from Neil Dubovsky, cracked windWorcester County Circuit Court. the Knupp famshield, a broken pervasive, continuing and The defendants in the civil suit ily’s attorney, headlamp, and a prejudicial against Movants’ argue they cannot have a fair and im- said in a stateshoeprint on the In a motion filed by partial jury trial if the case remains in ment. “Beyond front, right any circuit court on the Eastern that we will have Tyler Mailloux and Kearston Frey bumper.

Shore. no comment The lawsuit “The pretrial publicity has been while litigation is also alleges that overwhelmingly hostile, pervasive, ongoing.”

Mailloux had consumed alcohol after continuing and prejudicial against The 40-page lawsuit details the he finished his shift at the Ocean Movants,” the motion reads. “This events that occurred the night of July Pines Yacht Club the night of the acpublicity has created an excessively 11, 2022, when Knupp was struck and cident. The Yacht Club is owned by adverse influence and local passion killed by a motorist on Grays Corner the Ocean Pines Association and was amongst potential jurors against Road, as well as the days that fol- operated by Matt Ortt Companies Movants such that there is ‘reason- lowed. during the time of the accident. able ground’ to require removal …”

Specifically, the suit claims MailMailloux, Frey and DeAngelus On June 25, Tiffany and Ray loux, as the driver of the black Mer- worked for Matt Ortt Companies – Knupp and their daughter, Summer cedes involved in the accident, “made Mailloux as an employee, Frey as the Knupp, filed a lawsuit against Mail- no attempts to stop and/or render aid general manager of the Ocean Pines loux, Frey, Mailloux’s stepfather, to Gavin Knupp, failed to provide his Yacht Club, and DeAngelus as the managing partner. Their business relationships with the company were terminated in the months HOME OF THE ORIGINAL & OFFICIAL MARYLAND STATE COCKTAIL reportedly that followed.

On July 22, Matt Ortt Companies filed its response to the lawsuit, stating the company “did not commit the wrongs alleged, and generally

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The company’s response also states that “the negligence of each and every Plaintiff caused or contributed to the alleged accident as well all alleged injuries and damages, if any,” and that “any damages, injuries or losses incurred by each and every Plaintiff were caused solely; proximately and directly by the negligence and/or fault of a person(s) and/or entity(ies) other than this Defendant and over whom this Defendant did not have control.”

The company then asked that a jury trial be held.

However, Mailloux and Frey have since filed their own response, which denies the allegations against them and asks that the case be dismissed.

Joining their response was a motion to move any jury trial to another venue not on the Eastern Shore.

They pointed to news coverage, social media posts, graffiti on public roadways, merchandise, public demonstrations and more.

“The massive publicity campaign, which is focused in substantial part against Movants, including a Facebook group of over 23,000 members is extraordinarily prejudicial and makes it impossible for Movants to receive a fair and impartial trial in Worcester County,” the motion reads.

“The action should be removed to avoid that danger.”

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By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2025) A 22-year-old Anne Arundel County man is facing felony drug distribution and weapons charges after Ocean City police found him behind the wheel of an idling car blocking a downtown alley in the middle of the night.

Police charged Lovejoy M. Chirombo, of Severn, with drug possession, paraphernalia possession, and narcotics and cannabis distribution after searching his car upon finding his white 2020 Toyota sedan idling in the middle of Wilmington Lane. He also faces four minor traffic charges.

He’s also charged with concealing a dangerous weapon after police found a seven-inch butcher knife in the vehicle, its black handle sticking out from between the driver’s seat and center console, according to court documents.

It happened around 3:10 a.m. on Monday. An officer on patrol noticed the sedan was blocking Wilmington Lane and that the car’s windshield was extremely tinted. When police shined a spotlight through the windshield, they saw a sleeping passenger who wasn’t wearing a seat belt.

As the officer got out of the patrol car, the car’s headlights came on. The officer saw another passenger quickly

exiting the car and heading in the opposite direction on foot. Police did not include in their statement of charges the identity of that person or whether any action was taken.

The police officer spoke to Chirombo through the car window and noticed a “strong odor of cannabis” wafting from the car. When the officer saw the knife, they cuffed and detained Chirombo on the curb.

Unprompted, he told police it was for his protection.

The sleeping passenger was identified as Lewis Cooper. Police saw a half-full bottle of Corona beer under his feet. Cooper was detained and handcuffed, court documents stated.

Online court documents do not show a record of his arrest from this incident.

When police further searched the vehicle, they found a mostly full bottle of Don Julio Blanco tequila. They also found a supply of empty plastic bags, one of which had cocaine residue.

Police then located two backpacks in the car. A yellow backpack held a bag with bright pink Ecstasy pills, and a black backpack held several gallon-sized plastic bags full of cannabis and $700 in cash. Police also found a digital scale in the front of the car, according to court docu-

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A search of the trunk turned up another one-gallon bag packed with cannabis, plus a stash of empty plastic sandwich-size bags. Police said they believed the suspects were using the bags to distribute the drugs for sale. A different police officer searched Chirombo’s person and found another 10 small plastic bags containing cocaine.

Chirombo is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Ocean City District Court on Aug. 21, according to online court records.

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Police invites community to public safety focused event (Aug. 1, 2025) The Ocean City Police Department has invited the public to National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Northside Park’s West Lagoon Field.

National Night Out is an annual celebration of community partnerships and public safety, and this year promises to be the best yet, according to the OCPD. Meet and mingle with the many first responder agencies that work hard every day to keep Ocean City safe.

The OCPD, Fire Department, Fire Marshal’s Office, Emergency Services, Beach Patrol, Quick Response Team, Forensic Services Unit, Mounted and K-9 Units will be there, along with partners from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, U.S. Coast Guard, and Maryland National Guard Counterdrug Program.

This year, organizers are welcoming even more community partners, including Ocean City Tourism, Atlantic General Hospital, the Maryland Department of Transportation, Worcester County Health Department and the Worcester County Child Advocacy Center.

Don’t miss the chance to dunk Officer Hayden Gable in the dunk tank.

All for a good cause. For just $2 for three throws, you can try to dunk Gable and help raise funds for the Ocean City Police Morale Committee, which supports wellness and special projects for officers year-round.

Enjoy activities such as mingling with neighbors and first responders, exploring career opportunities in law enforcement, signing up for the Citizens Police Academy or CERT training, and watching live demonstrations from the bomb squad, drones, mounted units, and K9 units. Activities are available for all ages, ensuring everyone finds something engaging.

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A sidewalk is pictured along Old Ocean City Boulevard as part of the West View residential community’s development. Area residents asked their elected officials to prioritize extending the sidewalks to Main Street at Monday’s meeting.

Berlin citizens ask leaders to prioritize sidewalk project

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 31, 2025) Town of Berlin officials say they are working toward placing sidewalks along Old Ocean City Boulevard to enhance pedestrian safety and walkability.

Residents from the neighborhoods near the road flocked to the Berlin mayor and council’s meeting on Monday to implore the town to make real progress towards establishing walkways along the

busy, and oftentimes dangerous, street.

Residents said many drivers speeding down Old Ocean City Boulevard are distracted and careless, and encouraged town officials to work towards creating pedestrian paths before someone is injured.

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Residents push for sidewalk to Main Street liquor bottles. It is not a great road. We are getting to a place where someone will get hit and we will be reacting to it, instead of trying to get ahead of it.”

Dirk Widdowson, another planning commission member, presented facts from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on the importance of sidewalks. Widdowson’s wife, Gayle, submitted a petition of about 50 signatures from affected citizens in the area.

According to Widdowson, “studies show that streets without sidewalks are more than twice as likely to have driver-pedestrian crashes compared to streets with sidewalks” and that “providing walkways separated from travel lanes can prevent up to 88% of walking along the roadway crashes.”

“Well-designed sidewalks can incorporate a buffer zone between the sidewalk and roadway, further enhancing pedestrian comfort and safety,” Widdowson said.

“A well-maintained and connected network of sidewalks encourages walking, which offers a safe, accessible means of transportation.”

The mayor and council assured the audience that sidewalks along Old Ocean City Boulevard have been and are a priority of the town. However, while the project is on the radar of the State Highway Administration, it has

yet to see any real progress.

“For five or six years now, we’ve been waiting for the state to pay for [the sidewalks],” Stoehr said, addressing the council. “I’m asking you guys to start looking at how Berlin can pony up and help us be safe.”

The project remains stalled, Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall said, because of uncertainty concerning the easements along Old Ocean City Boulevard that would be required to install sidewalks.

“The hard part is that the state is on board with wanting to do the project,” the mayor said. “The challenge here is the easements. There are no easements along Old Ocean City Boulevard to place the sidewalk. The first step is to secure those easements…Where we need to go is getting those easements from the folks that live on the south side of Old Ocean City Boulevard.”

Rather than continuing to take the “wait and see” approach, Councilman Steve Green asked the council to come to consensus on funding an engineering study of the stretch of road, similar to what the town did in 2011 when Broad Street sidewalks were waiting on funding.

Green thought the petition, the packed house at town hall and an engineering study may help with presenting the case to move forward to the state.

The council agreed and Tyndall said, “it

would be another tool” for the town.

Green said he supported using impact fees to fund the study as well as the entire stretch of sidewalks is needed. Finance Director Natalie Saleh said the impact fee account has nearly $1 million in it currently.

Part of the engineering process will involve conducting surveys to identify the number of easements in place and determine how many the town needs for the sidewalk project to proceed.

Jamey Latchum, the town’s director of water resources, said that the firm Davis, Bowen, and Friedel has surveyors who can take on the initial task.

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Tyndall added that the town will also send letters to property owners along the proposed routes, informing them that surveying of easements will occur to get the sidewalk initiative underway.

Furthermore, the council and residents agreed that it would be beneficial for the town to use impact fee funding for the initial stages of the project to inform the state that steps are being taken, thereby encouraging the State Highway Administration to provide the remaining project funding.

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Election deadline nears for Pines board of directors

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 31, 2025) Ocean Pines homeowners will have until this Wednesday, August 6, to cast their votes for the three open seats in the community’s board of directors’ election.

The Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors, a seven-person body tasked with community-wide police setting, has three positions available for this year’s annual election. Four candidates are running. The winners will each serve threeyear terms.

Campaigning for this year’s voting cycle are Stuart Lakernick, Steve Jacobs, Monica Rakowski, and Amy Peck. Lakernick, the body’s current president, Rakowski, treasurer, and Jacobs, director, are incumbents, vying for another term on the board. Peck is the sole challenger. Peck ran last year and is looking to break into the governing group once again.

The OPA Elections Committee met on Monday, July 28, to discuss the team’s roles and responsibilities for the week leading up to the ballot count. According to committee chair Steve Ransdell, electronic voting will formally close at 4:30 p.m. on August 6. The drop box located at the neighborhood’s administration building at White Horse Park will be open to collect voting forms until noon on Aug. 6.

The elections team will collect the drop-box ballots upon closure and send all materials obtained throughout the voting cycle in one lump shipment to MK Election Services, the Pittsburgh-based firm OPA has contracted with to handle this year’s board selection process.

Part of OPA’s decision to work with MK Election Services again, as they also oversaw last year’s election, was because they offered an observable count. Reiterated throughout this voting cycle and years past is the community’s commitment to transparency, particularly when choosing the homeowner association’s governing team.

Ransdell stated that an in-person count of all ballots will be viewable at the OPA Administration Building on Friday, August 8. A Microsoft Teams link will also be provided for virtual viewing.

The election outcome will be announced upon the conclusion of the formal count.

The final results will be certified at OPA’s annual meeting on Saturday, August 9, at 9 a.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center’s Assateague Room, provided that a quorum is reached. If the meeting on August 9 does not have a quorum, the OPA Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to confirm the election outcome.

Also of note for 2025’s board election is a referendum included on the voting materials for community funding, amounting to a little over $3 million, to be allocated toward a new fire station.

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The town’s new grass parking lot is pictured with about 60 vehicles last Sunday during the Berlin Farmers Market.

Parking restrictions to soon be implemented on West St.

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 31, 2025) To establish and encourage use of the Town of Berlin’s new parking lot on the corner of West and Washington Street, the municipality’s Town Council green-lit the allocation of funds for improvements to the carpark, and approved updated parking restrictions.

At its meeting on Monday, July 28, the Berlin Town Council unanimously approved the allocation of $75,000 from development impact fees to the general fund for improvements to the

parking lot at West and Washington Street. Upgrades will likely include a fence and a parking bumper arrangement, Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall said.

Other improvement work may include framing to create a perimeter around the signs denoting where cars can park within the new lot.

Additionally, to enhance town safety and encourage the use of the new parking spaces, the Town Council has passed upgraded no-parking designations. The restrictions, passed by the municipality’s governing group unanimously, will prohibit on-street parking on the west

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side of West Street, from Broad Street to Evans Road/Buckingham Lane; “therefore, making the full length and both sides of West Street ‘No Parking,’” Monday night’s meeting packet reads.

Parking will also be banned on the west portion of Washington Street, from West Street to Broad Street/Washington Street. Signage noting the no-parking rules will be erected, letting drivers know that violations may result in their vehicles being towed.

Councilman Jack Orris stated that a resident had reached out to him, suggesting that the no-parking designation on both sides of West Street should end at West Buckingham Road, rather than extending down to Evans Road.

“The reasoning behind that was, in [the resident’s] view, parking does not seem to be that much of an issue down there because it is a further walk to the town center,” Orris said.

Berlin Police Department Chief Arnold Downing maintained that the parking ban should be consistent all down West Street because, “when you’re parking, you’re almost halfway in the driving portion,” he said.

Pointing to recent usage trends, Councilman Steve Green said the new parking restrictions are needed. Green counted 28 cars parked along West Street last Sunday during the farmers market, despite the new lot being available and less of a walk. Green added approximately 80 vehicles used the lot.

“It proves the point, we have to keep [cars] off the street for public safety reasons and increase the use of the lot,” the councilman said. “If we don’t do it, it will continue to happen, and it’s going to continue to spill into other areas.”

The on-street parking restrictions will take effect once the signs are received and erected. Residents or businesses impacted by the new rules may contact the town via email at mayorzack@berlinmd.gov. The municipality will review potential issues on a case-by-case basis and assist in problem-solving. A possible solution could be to permit the use of the lot free of charge to Berlin locals who are adversely affected by the change.

Tyndall maintained that these measures would expire after 12 months. At that time, the resident or business owner must have had a long-term plan in place to accommodate the parking ban.

Officials maintained that the decision to enforce no-on-street parking zones is to guarantee public safety, given that West Street is already narrow. When cars are parked along the road, the limited space can restrict emergency access.

Furthermore, adding a pay-to-park lot, which the new carpark will eventually become with the installation of ParkMobile, near free on-street options, would discourage use of the new lot and exacerbate the safety issues on the already too small West Street.

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The management team of the Holiday Inn & Suites on the Boardwalk in Ocean City is pictured with the recent award earned.

Ocean City hotel recognized for stellar guest experience (Aug. 1, 2025) The Holiday Inn & Suites Ocean City, located on 17th Street and the Boardwalk, has announced it has received the 2024 IHG® Torchbearer Award, the highest honors granted by IHG Hotels & Resorts. This elite recognition is awarded to hotels that have achieved the highest levels of excellence in quality, service, and overall guest satisfaction.

The Torchbearer Award places the Holiday Inn & Suites Ocean City among the top-performing properties within the IHG global portfolio, which includes more than 6,000 hotels in over 100 countries. This distinction is a testament to the hotel's unwavering commitment to hospitality, operational excellence, and creating memorable guest experiences.

Owned and operated by the Harrison Group, one of the most established hospitality companies in mid-Atlantic region, the Holiday Inn & Suites has

long been a flagship destination for visitors seeking upscale accommodation with stunning oceanfront views, resort-style amenities, and the warmth of family-owned service.

“We are deeply honored to receive the IHG Torchbearer Award,” said Natalie Vallieres, General Manager of the hotel. “This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our incredible team, who strive every day to deliver a world-class experience to our guests. It also reaffirms our long-standing commitment to excellence and to Ocean City as a premier destination.”

The hotel features spacious suites with private balconies, an on-site fine dining restaurant, indoor and outdoor pools, and a prime location just steps from the beach and on Ocean City Boardwalk. The Torchbearer Award solidifies its position as not just a local favorite, but a national standard-bearer for hospitality.

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County residents invited to fair for food, music and fun (Aug. 1, 2025) The Worcester County Fair returns to John Walter Smith Park in Snow Hill Aug. 8-10.

Entrance is free, and fair hours are Friday from 4-8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

“We are excited to host the County Fair for the second consecutive year and to honor the agricultural heritage that means so much to the people of Worcester County” Recreation and Parks Deputy Director Jacob Stephens said.

This year’s fair will pack in livestock, 4-H cooking, robot and drone demos, concerts, tournaments, and a pipeline eating contest. There will also be catfish races, a cake auction, car, Jeep, and dog shows, local foods and brews, and a host of family friendly games and entertainment. Here’s a quick guide to what’s on tap at this year’s fair: Nashville and American Idol headliners, along with other fan favorites, will dominate the main stage all weekend long. Nashville artist Drayton Farley will kick off the music scene Friday evening with his resonate blend of Americana, country, rock, and folk storytelling. Performances will follow throughout the weekend from Philadelphia Freedom-Elton John

Tribute band, Matthew Street Band, Tribe Band, Schizophrenic Boogiemen, and Season 21 American Idol Runner up Megan Danielle. All concerts are free.

“New this year are the Worcester County Fair Catfish Races,” Stephens said. “For a $5 entry fee, each participant can pick a catfish and watch it race to the end.”

The participant with the fastest catfish at the end of the weekend will win $1,000 in cash.

Kids Zone will feature face painting, the Fish-On Fishing tank, inflatable jump houses, a straw maze, and free carnival games.

Over 50 vendors will feature handcrafted items, local services, food trucks, and local breweries. Fairgoers are invited to explore the fairgrounds exhibits, including the indoor entries, which will be housed at the Worcester County Recreation Center.

To view the full fair schedule and stay updated visit www.worcestercountyfair.org or Facebook at WorcesterCountyFair.

The fairgrounds are located at 6022 Public Landing Road, adjacent to the recreation center. To learn more about this year’s fair, contact Stephens at jstephens@worcestermd.gov or 410632-2144, ext. 2521.

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Snow Hill to host annual Blessing of Combines Sat. (Aug. 1, 2025) The 25th Annual Blessing of the Combines returns to Snow Hill on Saturday, Aug. 2 with the goal to honor and celebrate local farmers.

A highlight of the event, which will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., is the annual parade of combines at 11 a.m.

Drivers will include Rev. Oren Perdue, Brent Ennis, William Figgs, Brad Hauck, Lee Holloway, Logan Lambertson, Ben Merritt, Buster Powell, Marcus Robins, David Shockley and Atlantic Tractor.

The event, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, brings the farm community together along with locals and Lower Eastern Shore visitors to honor the agricultural roots of Worcester County.

The Snow Hill Blessing of the Combines is organized by a small private committee that has been led by the Payne Family since its inception.

Becky Payne’s three daughters, Kirby, Courtney and Ashley are all involved, bringing their husbands and friends along, too.

“I never dreamt it would have lasted this long,” Becky said. “It’s been my pleasure to do this for the farmers. I have a lot of help.”

Becky said the idea came out of

talking around the dinner table about finding a way to highlight the town and county. She was tasked with getting farmers on board to shine up their harvesters and drive them through town. Nobody she asked said no and they chose the first Saturday in August as the date.

“They later admitted they thought I had lost my complete and total mind,” she said with a laugh.

One farmer after the first year told Payne when he drove his machine over the Snow Hill Drawbridge heading into town and saw the street decorated with corn stalks and bows, “He said, ‘I have to admit, the hair stood up on my arms.’”

In the first year, the crowd was estimated at about 500 people and in the years since, the event, the crowd and the combines have grown. The parade is now led by the Snow Hill Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corp Color Guard and includes antique tractors, garden tractors and other vehicles along with the headlining combines. Last year featured more than 60 vendors, 129 classic cars on display, live entertainment, games for kids, food, a petting zoo and free pony rides. An estimated See Page 44

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A crowd is pictured on Green Street awaiting the start to the Blessing of the Combines parade.

Continued from Page 43 6,000 people attended.

“Now, it’s turned into a full-blown festival,” said Brianna Dix, Worcester County communications and marketing manager. “This is very, very special because there isn’t anything else like it.”

Dix said the annual heritage event is a great opportunity to thank local farmers, pray over the upcoming harvest, engage with educational organizations, and enjoy live entertainment, kids’ activities and tasty food.

The event begins at 10 a.m. with live music from Carley Twigg. The parade is set for 11 a.m. As has become tradition after the parade, the com-

bines park along Green Street for spectators to view and tour during the rest of the event. Rachel Leigh Deao will perform during the program. Live music will also be provided by Jason Lee from noon-3 p.m..

A “throttle thrust” will signal the Master of Ceremonies to begin the program which includes a keynote address from a “special guest” and the actual blessing given by Pastor Ken Elligson of Spence Baptist Church and individual equipment blessings by members of the Snow Hill Ministerial Association. The combines will head back to their respective farms at 3 p.m.

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Comfort station in Stephen Decatur Park moves along

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 31, 2025) A comfort station will soon be installed at Stephen Decatur Park, featuring two restrooms, a drinking fountain, and a maintenance room, after town officials covered an unexpected funding gap of nearly $60,000.

At its meeting on Monday, July 28, the Berlin Town Council unanimously agreed to contract with Henley Construction of Montgomery County for the construction of the comfort station at Stephen Decatur Park, in the amount of $290,320.

The park’s upgrades will include the construction of a 225-square-foot block comfort station. The structure will feature two restrooms, a maintenance room, a drinking fountain, and site improvements. According to a staff memo, the scope of work to be completed by Henley Construction will include plumbing, mechanical, electrical, HVAC installation, doors, windows, sidewalk installation, transition to an asphalt parking lot, site grading, utility connections, and a complete restoration of the site.

“This project aims to significantly enhance public outdoor recreation access in Berlin by supporting existing park amenities, such as walking trails, a playground, a pavilion, tennis courts, and picnic areas,” the memo reads. “The comfort station is designed to meet accessibility standards and accommodate the long-term service needs of residents and visitors.”

The project is expected to cost $324,320. The town memo notes that when the initiative was resubmitted for consideration for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources in March 2024, the total price tag for the comfort station initially came to approximately $266,000, with $34,000 allocated for engineering and design and $232,000 for construction.

The funding sources are to be broken down as follows: $133,000 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant, $99,000 from Maryland Community Parks and Playgrounds (CPP) Grants, and $34,000 from a match from the Town of Berlin.

However, upon receiving six bids, it was revealed that the lowest bid, from Henley Construction, totaled $290,320 for construction alone.

The original engineering costs of $34,000 remain unchanged, resulting in an adjusted total project cost of $324,320, which is $58,320 over the originally approved funding package.

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Amenity-rich Ocean Pines has 5 pools (one indoor open year-round), private OP beach club w/pool in Ocean City, tennis courts, dog parks, many playgrounds, 2 fire stations, yacht club w/live music all summer long, farmers market events & a members golf course. Schedule your appointment right away!

BAYFRONT 2 BR, 2 BA CONDO with BOAT SLIP

3 BR, 2.5 BA HOME in GREAT LOCATION!

215,000

NEW PRICE $449,900

Former Bay Club property initiative invites feedback (Aug. 1, 2025) The Lower Shore Land Trust invites the community to attend an upcoming community connector event on the future of the former Bay Club golf course property.

This meeting will be a follow up to invite interested community members to join the volunteer opportunities regarding trail maintenance, educational events, bird walks, dog hiking, bike trail naming and other projects. This “Friends of Group” can provide insight into the property’s new role as a natural resource and explore opportunities for public engagement in its restoration and management.

The meeting will be held at the Berlin Branch of the Worcester County Public Library on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m.

Updates on the restoration projects including meadow preparation and wetland construction will be discussed.

Restoration Projects: Ongoing and planned restoration efforts led by MD DNR, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Lower Shore Land Trust.

Citizen Engagement: Opportunities for community involvement in conservation, habitat restoration, and stewardship.

The former Bay Club Golf Course represents a unique opportunity to restore vital habitats and enhance public enjoyment of natural resources on the Lower Eastern Shore. The collaboration between MD DNR, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, and the Lower Shore Land Trust underscores the importance of partnerships in advancing conservation goals.

All residents and conservation enthusiasts are encouraged to attend and take an active role in the exciting project, which is being spearheaded by the new Friends of the Libertytown Branch Tract group.

For more information, please contact the Lower Shore Land Trust at 443-2345587 or visit our website at www.LowerShoreLandTrust.org.

Slot revenues to help cover costs

419 BAYSHORE DRIVE UNIT 201 • PALM BAY • OCEAN CITY

119 MUMFORDS LANDING ROAD • OCEAN PINES

Endless sunsets over sunny south facing open bay views from your PRIVATE balcony! Building has 6 common area boat slips, 1 for each unit. Kayak & dock storage at slip 1 conveys with sale along with all furnishings! 2 spacious BRs, 2 full BAs, ceramic tile flooring throughout & updated kitchen with SS appliances. Located in quaint area with no through traffic yet so close to some of the best eats in town, markets, Jolly Rogers & jet ski rentals. Call to schedule your appointment today & see you soon! $

What a house-lovely 2300 SF 2016 Martin Groff solidly built home with curb appeal. Yacht club fun right at your fingertips. Smooth layout, 1st floor primary suite, fun bar/entertaining area, updated kitchen w/granite & SS appliances.

Upstairs bonus loft space & 2 additional private BRs with full BA. Large 2-car garage with bonus storage spaces, dual zoned HVACs & well-maintained landscaping. See what OP lifestyle is all about! Access to 5 pools, private beach club w/ pool in OC, golf courses, farmers markets, dog parks, tennis courts, playgrounds, 2 fire stations, police dept. & many fun organized events for all ages. Come check out this beauty!

NEW PRICE $560,000

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Continued from Page 47 the Berlin Town Council this week.

Another option included reallocating $55,000 currently budgeted for a fence replacement at Henry Park and $4,000 from the general fund’s contracted engineering services budget line.

Staff also debated allocating $59,000 from the general fund contingency, which totals around $94,000. Tyndall said he would prefer to save these funds for other planned initiatives.

Thus, the town will use two months of slots revenue to cover the roughly $59,000 funding gap for the Stephen Decatur Park comfort station. The project will begin as soon as possible.

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

DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street ■ BUXY’S SALTY DOG SALOON DRY DOCK 28 28th Street, Ocean City, 410-289-0973, buxys.com, drydockoc.com Destiny has a new home in Ocean City. From the ‘burgh to the beach, Buxy’s is your home away from Pittsburgh. Come see what all the locals already know and have known – Buxy’s is the place to come to meet friends, relax and be social with no attitudes. House specialties include “The” Cheesesteak Sub, Primanti-styled sandwiches, pierogis, egg-rolls and homemade crab dip. Dry Dock also features a full menu with soups, salads, kick starters, pierogis and craft pizza.

■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, in The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410-2897192, captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar A local tradition for over 60 years featuring hand cut steaks, premium lobster and perfectly prepared regional seafood. Breakfast daily 7:30-11 a.m. Open daily for dinner: Sunday through Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4-10 p.m. Happy Hour, seven days a week, 4-6 p.m.

■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar American style local restaurant serving seafood, steaks and chefs specials. Check out the off season weekday specials. Early bird; daily, 25:30 p.m. Sunday’s early bird specials, all day and all night. Happy Hour; daily, 2-5:30 p.m. with food and drink specials. Open Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Dine-in, carry out.

■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR 17th Street in the Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, coralreefrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy traditional Eastern Shore cuisine and local favorites that are sure to please your entire party! Choose from a selection of house specialty entrees such as sharables, handhelds and seafood. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Featuring specialty rums. Open daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

■ CRAWL STREET 19 Wicomico St., Ocean City, 443-373-2756, crawlstreet.com Established in 2020 just a short walk from the legendary Cork Bar. Don’t leave without trying the famous wings, but everything on the menu is solid, including flatbreads, tacos, salads, sandwiches and seafood platters. Be sure to check out the live music offerings as the nightlife is top of the line.

■ DISTRICT 24 CRAFT BAR, JAY’S CAFÉ & BLU CRABHOUSE & RAW BAR 2305 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-2893322, district24oc.com There is more at District 24. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, pastries and coffee at Jay’s Cafe. CRAFT Pizza, Beer & Cocktails at CRAFT Lounge. Fresh Seafood at BLU Crabhouse & Raw Bar. Enjoy an elevated dining experience with great chophouse dishes and charcuterie boards, along with a Wine Spectator Award Wining Wine Menu at Embers Rooftop Restaurant. There is something for everyone at District 24 like live music in the courtyard, mini golf, arcade play and axe throwing.

■ FISH TALES 2107 Herring Way, Ocean City, 410-289-0990, ocfishtales.com Bayfront marina dining offered here with a huge menu to satisfy guests of all ages. Enjoy a drink from a hanging chair or fish tacos at your table while the kids play in a playground build in the sand. Food and drink menus offer enough of a variety to meet all needs.

■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City 410-2895121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ Menu | Full bar Celebrating our 41st anniversary with fresh seafood, an award-winning raw bar, mouthwatering steaks and the best view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Open every day.

Monday through Wednesday open at 4 p.m.

Thursday through Sunday open at 11:30 a.m.

Call for banquet and large-party details.

■ PICKLES PUB 706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 410-2894891, picklesoc.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Easy to find with plenty of free parking, serving lunch, dinner and entire diverse menu until 1 a.m. Also nightly entertainment year-round and a great place to watch all the sports on an ocean of televisions including a giant high-def screen.

Also four pool tables on site. Lunch and dinner and entire menu until 1 a.m. Open all year from 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m., seven days a week.

■ PIT & PUB 2706 Philadelphia Ave. and 12701 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, pitandpub.com Ocean City’s home of Pulled Pork and the finest barbecue, the legendary 28th Street Pit & Pub and the Northside Pit & Pub are known for serving up delicious smokehouse specialties. Grab a brew and enjoy the live sports action on one of the big screen TVs. Happy hour daily. Familyfriendly atmospheres at both locations. Weekend entertainment.

■ THE WEDGE BAR 806 S. Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, www.thewedgeoc.com $-$$ | Full bar Panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, bay and Assateague Island. Enjoy small plates, sandwiches and grilled burgers. Open every day, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

MIDTOWN

29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM 32nd Street in The Hilton, Ocean City 410-2892525, 32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Elevated cuisine, locally sourced ingredients and allocated spirits are prominently featured in our lounge and dining room. Open year-round for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Routinely updated menus with the highest quality local ingredients for fresh seafood any time of the year!

■ THE BONFIRE 71st Street, Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, 410-5247171, thebonfirerestaurant.com Celebrating more than 50 years as the best seafood and prime rib buffet in Ocean City. It’s all here – the service, the atmosphere and finest, freshest seafood available and quality meats.

Save room for the decadent desserts available as well including homemade donuts.

■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL 3701 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 410-289-6846, castleinthesand.com A tropical open-air patio steps from the beach. A unique place for lunch or dinner with a menu featuring all the customary items and a few Ocean City-based surprises. Guests can also enjoy beach service for lunch and cocktails. Be sure to check out the daily entertainment schedule.

■ FAGERS ISLAND 201 60th St., Ocean City, 410-524-5500, fagers.com $$ | Full bar Dine on the island with an award-winning bayfront restaurant featuring American & Regional dining with a global influence and popular destination featuring impeccably prepared American and Pacific Rim cuisine. Also enjoy our outdoor decks and bar with live entertainment and 32 wines by the glass. A place where the joy of food & the presence of the table are of utmost importance.

Dine on fresh seafood and our famous Prime Rib. Enjoy beautiful sunsets over the water. Open 11 a.m. daily. Fine dine at 4:30 p.m.

■ HOOKED 8003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 410-7234665, hookedoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar A Common Ground Hospitality concept, a passion driven restaurant group servicing the coastal community. The goal is honor creativity and innovation by design. With passion at the heart of everything, unique dining concepts are paired with honest hospitality and well-made food sourced with fresh local ingredients and seasonal harvests. Craft and full bar available. Open daily 11:30 a.m.

■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 443-6645693, longboardcafe.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Casual Dining … Refined. Open for lunch and dinner. A wide range of gourmet burgers, innovative tacos, salads and sandwiches to full dinner entrees featuring fresh local fish prepared in a variety of styles, beef, shellfish and pasta. All our sauces, salsas, dressings, etc. are meticulously house made. We use fresh local sources wherever possible and premium ingredients such as our chuck, brisket and short rib custom blended burgers. Closed Tuesday. Call for reservations.

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■ MARLIN MOON RESTAURANT 3301 Atlantic Ave., in the Double Tree Hotel, Ocean City 410-289-1201, marlinmoonocmd.com $$ | Full bar Winner of the Maryland People's choice award, Marlin Moon continues to offer its famous, locally loved dishes and famous happy hour. Enjoy creatively crafted cocktails, fresh selections from the raw bar and luscious desserts. Happy Hour, every day, 3-6 p.m., featuring drink specials. Breakfast, 7:30-11:30 a.m.; Lite Fare, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Dinner, 4-10 p.m.; and Bar open noon to 11 p.m.

■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Sunday through Friday at 11 a.m., 10 a.m. on Saturdays, close at 2 a.m. Enjoy a tropical atmosphere and dine under the palms in our outdoor, kid friendly dining area or try a Seacrets Beachin' Cocktails in the Bay with live music every day open to close. The club is open every night in the summer. Try our famous jerk chicken with homemade honey mustard sauce, Pushcart Trio, a true Jamaican dish or a hearty wrap, sandwich or delicious burger. We have it all at Seacrets.

UPTOWN

91st to 146th streets ■ ALBERTINO'S BRICK OVEN & EATERY 13117 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 410-2502000, albertinosoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Featuring the best brick oven pizza, always handmade with fresh ingredients, Italian-American mouth-watering seafood specialties, traditional Italian pasta dishes, apps, soups and salads.

Full bar with large local craft beer selection.

■ CAROUSEL OCEANFRONT HOTEL & CONDOS 118th Street, Ocean City 800-641-0011, www.carouselhotel.com The Carousel Oceanfront Resort offers a family friendly casual dining experience with their Reef 118 restaurant. Offering dinner Thursday through Saturday from 5-9 p.m., featuring AYCE Crab legs. Serving breakfast on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. Their new "Go for 2" happy hour features $10 appetizers as a buy one get one free. $1 oysters during all open hours.

■ THE CRAB BAG 13005 Coastal Highway Ocean City, 410-2503337, thecrabbag.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Featuring consistent hot steamed crabs, eat in or carryout. The Crab Bag is also an Eastern Shore style seafood house specializing in preparing and serving the biggest and the best blue crabs available. The extensive menu promises something for everyone. Winter hours, Friday-Sunday, open 11 a.m.

■ CRABCAKE FACTORY USA 120th Street, oceanside, Ocean City, 410-2504900, crabcakefactoryusa.com Full-service family restaurant, carry-out and sports bar. Outside seating available. Menu selections include prime rib, chicken Chesapeake, steamed shrimp, beer battered fish, real Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, and a kids menu. Casual attire, full liquor bar, no reservations. Open Year Round. World-Famous Crabcakes are served all day starting at 8 a.m. and can be packed on ice for you while you are eating breakfast.

■ JOLLY JELLYFISH BEACH CLUB 9800 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-6646147, jollyjellyfishbeachclub.com Oceanfront bar with casual island style outdoor dining with awesome ocean views focused on cool beach vibes. Open for lunch and dinner and suitable for the entire family. Diverse menu available for every type of diner and featuring a cocktail menu with six housemade kegged cocktails.

Every Sunday all summer features a “big deck energy party.” Entertainment daily, 4-7 p.m. Located in the Plaza Condominium with plenty of free parking.

■ VISTA ROOFTOP RESTAURANT 13801 Coastal Highway, located in the Fenwick Inn, Ocean City, 410-390-7905, vistarooftopoc.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Enjoy a wonderful meal overlooking the ocean and bay. Some of the most unique views in Ocean City. Steaks, seafood, burgers, soups, salads and lite fare. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. New this year is a boozy brunch Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Live music.

FENWICK ISLAND ■ CRABCAKE FACTORY BAYSIDE Route 54, Fenwick Island, DE, 302-988-5000, CCFBayside.com Same award-winning crab cakes and bloody marys. Enjoy waterfront dining. Full-service family restaurant, carry-out & sports bar. Outside seating available. Open daily year-round. Menu selections include crab cakes, prime rib, Philly-style

cheese steaks, various seafood, kids menu plus full breakfast menu.

■ DIRTY HARRY’S 100 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE, 302539-3020, Beach-net.com/dirtyharrys $ | Kids’ Menu | Full bar Don’t let the name fool you, the food is home cooking at its finest. Owned and operated by Ginny Swann and family for 19 years. Popular for the breakfast but getting rave reviews for lunch and dinner, too.

■ NANTUCKETS Route 1, Fenwick Island, DE, 302-539-2607, nantucketsrestaurant.com Serving the beach great food and spirits for over 30 years. David and Janet Twining will wow you with the finest foods and drinks in the area.

You’ll be pleasantly surprised by what one of the coast’s finest dining establishments has in store for guests. Everything here is a house specialty.

■ TWINING’S LOBSTER SHANTY Rte. 54, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-2305, twiningshanty.com Reservations | Kids’ Menu “A funky little place at the edge of town.” Classic New England fare, lobsters, steaks and burgers.

Bird watching and magical sunsets await. Open for lunch and dinner. Reservations are suggested.

WEST OCEAN CITY ■ ASSATEAGUE BAR AND GRILL 9636 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City 443-664-8158, abarngrill.com $$ | Full bar Full service, family friendly, casual dining to please everyone. Offering breakfast lunch and dinner with breakfast being served all day. Classic American cuisine with a selection of delicious Maryland favorites. Happy hour everyday from 16 p.m. with bar specials and tasty bites. Daily specials Monday through Friday. Dine-in and carry-out.

■ BREAKFAST CAFE 12736 Ocean Gateway, Route 50 east, West Ocean City, 410-213-1804, breakfastcafeofoc.com All the traditional breakfast options available here in a casual, diner setting. Open daily closing at 2 p.m.

■ CANTINA LOS AGAVES MEXICAN GRILL 12720 Ocean Gateway #7, West Ocean City 410-390-3914, cantinalosagaves.com $$ | Kid’s menu | Full bar Ocean City’s newest Mexican restaurant and bar.

Offering delicious and generous portions of the tastiest traditional and not so traditional #MexicanEats you have ever tried. Open daily at 11 a.m. Serving food until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Bar open til 11 p.m.

■ DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND West Ocean City: Route 50 east; Boardwalk locations: 501 S. Philadelphia Ave., 49th Street, 123rd Street, Ocean City, dumsersdairyland.com This classic ice cream shop is a tradition for many families. Voted O.C.’s “Best Ice Cream” for the past 20 years, Dumser’s is celebrating decades of serving the shore, and the ‘40s-style décor takes you back in time. With locations throughout Ocean City, treating your tastebuds to this signature homemade ice cream is easy. The 123rd Street location offers lunch and dinner menus in addition to a wide variety of ice cream treats.

■ GREENE TURTLE WEST Route 611, West Ocean City, 410-213-1500 Proudly serving West Ocean City since January 1999, The Greene Turtle features a beautiful 80seat dining room, large bar area with 54 TVs with stereo sound and game room with pool tables.

With an exciting menu, The Greene Turtle is sure to please with delicious sizzling steaks, jumbo lump crab cakes, raw bar, homemade salads and more. Live entertainment, Keno, Turtle apparel, kids menu, carry-out.

■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 Harbor Rd., West Ocean City, 410-2131846, weocharborside.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the original Orange Crush drink with an extensive menu offers a wide variety of appetizers, fresh seafood, steak & pasta entrees, as well as juicy burgers and sandwiches. Whether seeking a full dining experience or just a crush or two, the team will be sure to take excellent care of you and yours. Monday-Wednesday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thursday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

■ OC DINER 12744 Ocean Gateway, Rt 50 east, Ocean City, 410-390-5112 Family owned for over 25 years. Serving the best homemade breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free salad bar with delicious dinner. Local’s favorite.

Breakfast served all day. Kids’ menu. Dine-in and carry-out. Open 7 days a week: Sunday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m

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WItH BuNK MaNN

Things I Like...

By Steve Green Picking up with old friends right where we left off When a photo stirs up an old memory Meeting rudeness with kindness Young people on the beach reading books

(Editor’s Note: With thousands of people converging on the Harbour Island Marina this week for the White Marlin Open, we thought it would be opportune to look back at the site before it was home to a housing community and host to the largest billfishing tourney in the world.)

The Ship Café Restaurant and Marina was an Ocean City landmark for over 30 years. Constructed in the late 1930s as the Ocean City Yacht Club, it became the town’s premier restaurant in the years following World War II under the ownership of William and Ethel Ahtes.

The Ship Café was also famous for its marina and yachts from all over the East Coast made use of its deep harbor. For a time, there was even a small airstrip on the property on the bay at 14th Street.

In the mid-1970s, new owner Pete Boinis created the Gazebo Niteclub at the Ship Café. It became a popular disco and featured music by the Admirals, one of the area’s top show bands.

The building was destroyed by a massive fire on May 9, 1977. The Harbour Island development was built on the site and today the weigh-ins for the White Marlin Open are held the first full week of August.

To purchase one of Bunk Mann’s books, click over to www.vanishingoc.com Postcard photo courtesy of Bill and Kitt Matthews

How clean the OC beach is each morning Ocean dips with both my sons Pastors with senses of humor WMO’s first morning at the Inlet Watching a skilled chess player When the weather surprises Ocean City sunrises on the Boardwalk

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SHAWN KOTWICA

Realtor®, Associate Broker Licensed in Maryland & Delaware

724-840-0572 • Shawn.Kotwica@cbmove.com

www.theanchorsales.com #1 COLDWELL BANKER REALTY LISTING AGENT FOR OCEAN CITY & DE BEACHES IN 2024 2 OCEAN BLOCK UNITS - PURCHASE 1 OR BOTH for MEGA PROPERTY

803 N BALTIMORE AVENUE UNIT A & B OCEAN CITY Unit A 3 BR 3 BA ocean block unit is a 2006 Build. Currently renting weekly w/2025 Rentals that must be honored on the books yet helps pay for your mortgage. 1 block to Boardwalk & beach. Perfect for larger groups as these units sleep up to 15 guests.

4BR, 2 BA HOME with WATERVIEWS & BOAT SLIP

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12353 MEADOW DRIVE SNUG HARBOR BERLIN 4 Bed 2 Bath completely remodeled inside and out. Fully furnished all new in 2025. Waterfront slip with 10k lb. Boat lift.

$649,000

Unit B Very Spacious 3 BR, 3 BA Ocean Block Unit with proven rental history of over $55k/year over year.

$1,044,900

$649,000

WATERFRONT 5 BR, 2 BA BAYSIDE HOME

152 OLD WHARF ROAD OCEAN CITY Spacious 1-story home as coastal retreat or investment property. Direct water access from & a short stroll to the beach. Versatile layout: screened-in porch + open deck overlooks water. Lots of room for family or guests if you’re considering rental potential. 1-car garage & bonus storage room.

Weekend getaway, year-round residence, or renovation project, this home has potential!

PRIVATE PEACEFUL SETTING with POND VIEWS

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9313 TEN POINT COURT DEER POINT • WEST OCEAN CITY Freshly painted 3BR, 2.5 BA home on cul-de sac. Lot adjoined by pond & unbuildable community-owned lot. French doors to in-home office & living room.

Interior Flows easily into Kitchen & Family room. Large fenced in yard, 2-car garage, low HOA fees & just 2 miles to beach!

$600,000

$750,000 DIRECT OCEAN FRONT 5 BR, 2.5 BA PENTHOUSE CONDO

MID-TOWN 2 BR, 2 BA CONDO

5907 ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 205 BOCA GRANDE OCEAN CITY Beautiful Ocean Front two bedroom located in the mid-town inside a midrise building with internet and cable provided in the Condo fees. This unit has an updated kitchen with granite and stainless appliances. Never rented and lightly used. Just steps to the world famous Fager’s Island. This is a non-smoking property!

$479,000

MID-TOWN CONDO with UNBELIEVABLE VIEWS!

13110 COASTAL HIGHWAY UNIT 91401 BRAEMAR TOWERS N. OCEAN CITY Stunning 9th floor unit with north, east & south facing balconies for panoramic views. Floor-to-ceiling glass sliders in living area. Modern kitchen granite countertops & breakfast bar. Primary suite has private BA & balcony access. 4 other BRs provide plenty of room for guests or family. Resort-style amenities: oceanfront pool with sundeck, Fitness center, Sauna, Game room, Tennis courts, On-site security, building management, Assigned parking & guest spaces, Private beach access & outdoor showers. Well-maintained & designed building for both full-time living & luxurious vacation getaways. Walk or bike to Northside Park’s 58 acres property w/walking trails, playgrounds, sports courts, bayfront fishing pier & seasonal fireworks. Close to shopping, dining & groceries. Enjoy the nostalgia & high energy destination of the Ocean City Boardwalk capturing the essence of Maryland’s beach culture.

$1,175,000

5104 COASTAL HIGHWAY UNIT 302S OCEAN CITY

BAYSIDE MID-TOWN 3 BR, 3.5 CONDO

Beautiful one-bedroom unit with unbelievable sunsets over the front porch and amazing ocean sunrises off your private back balcony. Enjoy the proximity to secrets, Macky’s, & Fager’s Island. Peace of mind with a brand-new central air unit in 2024.

111 76TH STREET UNIT 101 BAY 1 OCEAN CITY This stunning three-bedroom, 3 ½-bathroom condo is ideally located on 76th Street in Ocean City, Maryland. Perfectly designed for both comfort & luxury, the property boasts a spacious open floor plan with abundant natural light & coastal decor. The Private Coded entry elevator welcomes you to your enclosed entry door & adjoined vestibule for all your beach storage & extra items.

$269,900

$725,000

3 BR, 2.5 BA HOME – CLOSE TO OC ELEMENTARY

10305 TURTLE COURT OCEAN CITY

2 INDIVIDUAL UNITS or 2 SIDE-BY-SIDE TOWHOMES each with DEEDED PRIVATE BOAT SLIPS

Home on large lot on Cul-de-Sac with waterfront land on the pond with fountain. Enjoy the sights & sounds from the custom pergola. Brand-new roof installed 2024 & new kitchen installed 2025. Home is perfect for anyone and has the benefit of being in walking distance to OC Elementary school. Master bedroom has walk in closest & bonus room for gym, office, storage, or safe room!

12907 SAND BAR LANE UNITS 2 & 3 SEASIDE VILLAGE OCEAN CITY Multi-generational retreat, rental income opportunity, or a mix of both this is it! Each home has water views from multiple levels & deeded private boat slip included. Pontoon boat & jet skis included all with under 15 hours/engine. Minutes to beach, restaurants, boutiques & attractions.

$499,990

3 BR, 2 BA HOME with ROOM for BOAT PARKING

$1,580,000

26 MOBY DICK DRIVE OCEAN PINES Move-in ready beautifully maintained 1984 built home on spacious lot with driveway. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. 1st floor owner's suite + 2 BRs for guests or office. Screened-in porch & rear deck. Outdoor shower, tankless water heater, encapsulated crawlspace & storage shed. Minutes to OC & boardwalk + access to all Ocean Pines’ amenities.

$349,990

UPDATED 2 BR, 2 BA CONDO

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108 120TH STREET UNIT 58 CLUB OCEAN VILLAS OCEAN CITY Convenient 1st floor condo with tiled courtyard. Waterproof LVP flooring.

Updated kitchen with plenty of storage & spacious butcher block counter space.

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME on this 20,995 SF LOT

$317,500

10418 GOLF COURSE RD CAPTAINS HILL WEST OC

MULTI-UNIT PROPERTIES

Vacant lot ready to build. Large building envelope of 12,120+ Sq ft so you can build on 1 level or build up & enjoy OC skyline views. Plans will be to start in June for future home to be built - between 2,500-3,000 SF with 4BRs, 5 BAs, home gym office & 3rd floor entertainment area. Primary photo taken from 25’ high.

$350,000 DIRECT OCEAN FRONT 3 BR, 2 BA CONDO

6801 ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 2 OCEAN CITY Turn-key completely remodeled kitchen & living area with open concept & best ocean views. Brand-new sliders to private Oceanfront balcony.

1 assigned parking space & low-maintenance flooring. Looking for full-time residence, vacation escape, or rental opportunity, this property delivers.

Don’t miss the opportunity to own in prime midtown location!

$629,000

2701 JUDLEE AVENUE OCEAN CITY

204 12TH STREET OCEAN CITY

1617 SAINT LOUIS AVENUE OCEAN CITY

4 Units Each with 2 BR, 1 BA

6 Unit Multiplex with 12 BR, 6 BA

Direct Waterfront multifamily unit with 6 total units (10 BR, 6 BA).

$1,025,000

$1,575,000

$1,600,000

12207 Suite D, Coastal Hwy • Ocean City, MD 410-524-1203 Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. © 2025 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker is a registered service mark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLS. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Opportunity. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC.

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Coordinator named

experience in high school hoops, is celebrating Christmas in July with the announcement of a new college-level tournament.

Nine Division III men’s and women’s basketball teams will compete in the first-ever Governors Challenge Collegiate, Nov. 21-23 at the Wicomico Civic Center.

“We’re thrilled to take the Governors Challenge to the collegiate level—an expansion that has long been in the works,” said tournament director James Simmons. “Partnering with a Division III powerhouse like Salisbury University gives us a strong foundation to grow.”

“This partnership brings together two highly respected sports brands in a shared mission to elevate the studentathlete experience, drive community engagement, and expand the footprint of competitive basketball on the Eastern Shore,” said Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation for Salisbury University Monica Gordy Polizzi. “We look forward to building a tradition that reflects the excellence and spirit of both organizations.”

The men’s teams participating include Salisbury University, Notre Dame of Maryland University, Wesleyan University, Roanoke College and Gettysburg College. Three of these five teams finished the 2024-25 season ranked in the top 25 by D3hoops.com.

“I am grateful to be able to partner on this event,” said Salisbury University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mo

The Board of Education named Jennifer McDowell as the school system’s next Coordinator of Accountability and Assessment, effective immediately.

McDowell, who began her career with Worcester County Public Schools in 2004, notably served as a districtwide Reading Coach and most recently served as a fourth-grade teacher at Showell Elementary School. She will begin in her new role immediately, as Dr. Thomas Hamill transitions to a recently vacated position as a specialist overseeing data reporting and PowerSchool, the school system’s student information system.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ms. McDowell into her new role as Coordinator of Accountability and Assessment,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Annette Wallace. “With over two decades of dedication to our students and schools, she brings both deep instructional knowledge and a clear understanding of how data can drive meaningful improvement. Her expertise in reading instruction will be a valuable asset as we continue to pursue our goal of every child reading on grade level by third grade. We look forward to the leadership she will bring to this important work.”

College tourney added The Governors Challenge, the best

Williams. “We look forward to competing with some of the best teams in the country at the NCAA Division III level.”

The women’s teams in attendance include Salisbury University, Lehman College, Kean University and Immaculata College.

“We are very excited about collaborating with Wicomico County Tourism on Governors Challenge Collegiate,” said Salisbury University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Aprile Preller-Guy. “Their staff puts on great events and we are thrilled to be a part of this new toptier experience. I’m excited for our community to come out and enjoy some great basketball.”

Accreditation received The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) recently reaffirmed the accreditation of Wor-Wic Community College after a rigorous process that examined the college’s practices, ethics and outcomes to ensure that WorWic meets its comprehensive accreditation standards.

“Our accreditation reaffirmation is not merely a milestone — it’s a moment of triumph, built on years of collaboration, integrity and hard work,” said Deborah Casey, Ph.D., president of Wor-Wic. “This achievement reflects our shared dedicaContinued on Page 55

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HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You’re on fire this week, Aries. Ideas are sparking left and right. Don’t forget to slow down before you burn out.

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It’s a great time to network, flirt or finally send that romantic text you’ve been thinking about.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 It’s not a bad thing to have so many emotions flowing right now, Cancer.

This week is ideal for reconnecting with your intuition or redecorating your space.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Continued from Page 54 tion to academic excellence, student success and the mission that has guided us since our initial accreditation in 1980.

The reaffirmation of our accreditation ensures our students can continue to pursue their educational goals with confidence and pride in the value of a Wor-Wic degree.”

The accreditation process takes place every 10 years through MSCHE, an independent accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education that establishes equitable standards for accreditation with member institutions. As an institutional accreditor, MSCHE requires evaluation of all aspects of the institution, including all academic programs and services.

As part of the accreditation process, Wor-Wic completed an institutional selfstudy report evaluating its educational programs and services, with particular attention to student learning and achievement, and determined how well these programs and services accomplished its goals, fulfilled its mission and met MSCHE standards. The standards include: mission and goals; ethics and integrity; design and delivery of the student learning experience; support of the student experience; educational effectiveness assessment, planning, resources and institutional improvement; and governance, leadership and administration.

In its final report, the peer evaluation team commended Wor-Wic for several highlights: Building a stronger campus community through its diversity planning committee; Revising its general education outcomes through campus-wide collaboration and establishing a committee to address its general education outcome plans; Designing classroom spaces for specific learning goals; Designing easier access to financial aid information, advising and resources; Demonstrating comprehensive implementation of the assessment process and embedding assessment into its culture; and fiscal re-

sponsibility demonstrated through a history of unmodified audits, a strong budgeting process tied to strategic planning and assessment and the offsetting of high energy costs through its use of solar power.

Orchestra to perform Freeman Arts Pavilion, a program of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, is proud to announce the Southern Delaware Orchestra (SODELO), Sussex County’s own symphony orchestra, will make its debut performance on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

A vibrant three-year-old gem on the southern Delaware cultural scene, SODELO will perform “A Salute to America’s Music,” under the leadership of Music Director James Allen Anderson, who is also the Head of Orchestral Studies at the University of Delaware.

The inaugural concert at Freeman Arts Pavilion showcases the nonprofit’s commitment to making the arts accessible to all through performance, education, and advocacy. As part of its ongoing efforts, the performance broadens the venue’s mix of national acts by spotlighting both local and regional talent across a range of genres, while also building awareness and interest in orchestral music within the community.

“We believe in the power of the arts to inspire, connect and enrich lives,” said Patti Grimes, Executive Director.

“SODELO embodies that spirit — not only through their vibrant performances, but also through their commitment to education and community engagement.

We’re proud to support and showcase local talent, and we’re thrilled to welcome SODELO to our stage and our cultural community.”

“We are both honored and excited to have this opportunity to perform at Freeman Arts Pavilion. It is a unique opportunity for us as musicians to be on the stage here instead of in the audience,” Anderson said. “We are confident that

The following is a collection of announcements of local student achievements.

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) graduated 6,770 students worldwide in the spring 2025 term.

The following students from the area earned degrees: Rachel Dypsky of Ocean City (21842), Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Communication Summa Cum Laude/President’s List Lilly Jones of Ocean City (21842), Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Communication Yonas Amare of Snow Hill (21863), Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Technology Blake Moore of Berlin (21811), Bachelor of Science in Political Science Summa Cum Laude/President’s List Dean Rill of Ocean City (21842), Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management Jerrad Smythers of Snow Hill (21863), Master of Business Administration Vincenzo Tomaselli of Berlin (21811), Master of Science in Management: Emergency Management Mia Lovitt, a resident of Berlin, was honored for academic achievement by being named to the Dean’s List at Delaware Valley University for the Spring 2025 semester.

Maggie A. Mathews, of Berlin, was named to first honors on the Clark University Dean’s List.

This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2025 semester.

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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@octodaydispatch.com.

Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.

1301 Philadelphia Ave., 10 a.m.-noon.

Scripture & Song - Pastor Kermit Netteburg, Musicians-Reid and Karpenko families accompanied by James Brostrom. sligochurch.org/sligobythesea, 301-270-6777

SATURDAY WRITERS

Fri., Aug. 1 17TH ANNUAL OCMC FRANKY PETTOLINA HEELS & REELS LADIES TOURNAMENT O.C. Fisherman’s Marina, 12806 Sunset Ave., Ocean City. Weigh-ins held at Fisherman’s Marina, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Awards banquet: Sunday Aug. 2, 6:30-9 p.m., OCMC Clubhouse. https://members.ocmarlinclub.com/event-6153384, 410-213-1613, info@ocmarlinclub.com.

3RD ANNUAL MARLINS FOR MASON TOURNAMENT Ocean City Marlin Club Inc, 9659 Golf Course Road, Ocean City. Also held at the Sunset Marina. The entry fee (donation) is $500 to Marlins for Mason. Benefiting the Dravet Syndrome Foundation. Register: https://marlinsformason.com/register-online/. 603377-0706

OC MAHJONG CLUB Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Join in for a fun morning of playing tile Mahjong. Feel free to bring your own tile set. All adults welcome. 410-5241818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

FIRST FRIDAY OPENING RECEPTION FOR AUGUST EXHIBITS Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 5-7 p.m. Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and see the new exhibits by a variety of local artists! Free event. All are welcome. https://artleagueofoceancity.org/event/first-friday-openingreception-3/, 410-524-9433

SIPPIN’ WITH SLOTHS Coastal Wilds, 34215 Peppers Corner Road, Frankford, DE, 6-8 p.m. Music by Sound Living/Glenn Stern. Cost is $40 and includes sloth encounter, selfguided tour, and one complementary glass of wine. Tickets: https://book.singenuity.com/469/activity/details/2284/ rates. 302-829-1548

Church. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Light snacks available before bingo and at intermission. 410524-7994

Sat., Aug. 2 17TH ANNUAL OCMC FRANKY PETTOLINA HEELS & REELS LADIES TOURNAMENT O.C. Fisherman’s Marina, 12806 Sunset Ave., Ocean City. Weigh-ins held at Fisherman’s Marina, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Awards banquet: Sunday Aug. 2, 6:30-9 p.m., OCMC Clubhouse. https://members.ocmarlinclub.com/event-6153384, 410-213-1613, info@ocmarlinclub.com

3RD ANNUAL MARLINS FOR MASON TOURNAMENT Ocean City Marlin Club Inc, 9659 Golf Course Road, Ocean City. Also held at the Sunset Marina. The entry fee (donation) is $500 to Marlins for Mason. Benefiting the Dravet Syndrome Foundation. Register: https://marlinsformason.com/register-online/. 603377-0706

47TH ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Held in the community center and White Horse Park. Hand crafted items, jewelry, home décor and so much more. Free parking, free admission. The Artisian Gift Shop will be open as well.

PEACH FESTIVAL Calvin B. Taylor House Museum, 208 N. Main St., Berlin, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Purchase fresh peaches and peach pies, ice cream, preserves, drinks and more. Live music, non-profits, food vendors, demonstrators, contests and museum tours. https://berlinmainstreet.com, 410-641-1019

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10 a.m.

Novice and established writers gather to share their writing projects. Structure includes critiques and appreciation, market leads and writing exercises.

Drop-ins welcome. 410-641-0650

OCEAN PINES FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Also featuring family-friendly activities, music and unique shopping experiences.

Open to the public, year round. 410-6417052, https://www.oceanpines.org/web/pages /farmers-artisans-market

Sun., Aug. 3 SUNDAES IN THE PARK WITH FIREWORKS Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Featuring “Mike Hines and the Look” (high energy dance music), activities and entertainment for the kids. Ice cream available for purchase. Bring picnic baskets & beach chairs. Followed by fireworks.

KIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO Fridays - Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway, behind St. Luke’s

Harbour Island Marina, 419 14th St., Ocean City, 4-9:15 p.m. World’s Largest Billfishing Tournament. Weigh-ins are held from 4-9:15 p.m. and are open to the public free of charge. Register: https://whitemarlinopen.com/onlineregistration. 866-328-4554

WHITE MARLIN OPEN MARLIN FEST Ocean City Inlet Beach, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Live music, food and drinks, vendors, live stream of White Marlin Open Weigh-Ins and White Marlin Open and Marlin Fest merchandise. https://marlinfest.com, 866-328-4554

OC BEACH DANCE PARTY & FIREWORKDS Caroline St. Stage, 2 N. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Featuring music by DJ Rupe. Bring chairs and blankets. Fireworks display begins at 9 p.m.

STORY TIME: FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Crafts, songs and stories. For ages 0-5 years. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

ESL CONVERSATION CLUB Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2 p.m.

Join non-native English speakers for casual conversation practice and a short lesson prepared by an ESL instructor.

410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

MOVIES AND MUNCHIES Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Explore the Spider-Verse. Munchies included. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP BERLIN FARMERS MARKET

Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

TIE DYE WORKSHOP

SEWING FOR A CAUSE

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 10-11 a.m. Learn basic tie-dying techniques. Participants must bring their own pre-washed T-shirt. All ages welcome. Cost is $10 per person.

Registration: 410-641-7052.

Sundays - Buckingham Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Main St., Berlin, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Learn how to sew while making a difference. 410-641-0234

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST, SLIGO BY THE SEA, SUMMER MINISTRY

Sundays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 10 a.m. www.jw.org

THE HAUNTED PORTRAIT ESCAPE ROOM Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 7 p.m.

Solve the mystery of “The Haunted Portrait” and end its curse on their historic manor. Adults only and registration required. 410-632-3495, www.worcesterlibrary.org

52ND ANNUAL WHITE MARLIN OPEN

PRE-HOMECOMING SERVICE New Bethel United Methodist Church, 10203 Germantown Road, Berlin, 3:30 p.m. Guest preacher Rev. Diallo Purnell from John Wesley & Shiloh along with the Inspirational Choir. Open to all.

Bring your friends to worship and fellowship. Annette Purnell, 443-513-1420

Sundays - Pitts Street, Commerce Street and Main Street, Berlin, May through October, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine.

Producers only market featuring more than 50 farmers, food cultivators, bakers, distillers, seafood, meat and more.

Also featuring a petting farm (9-11 a.m.), free kids art station and live music. TheBerlinFarmersMarket.com

CRAB CAKE SANDWICHES, PEACH COBBLER & PEACH ICED TEA

Mon., Aug. 4

John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3-4 p.m. A safe place for families, partners and other caregivers who shares similar challenges and rewards of providing care for adults who have any type of serious illness.

Nicole.Fry@TidalHealth.org, 410-6412626

WARHAMMER

First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City,

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 4 p.m. Use the library’s armies or bring your own. Tutorials and demos will be available, so novice and veteran players alike are welcome. For ages 12-18 years. 410-6410650, www.worcesterlibrary.org

FIBER CRAFT MEET-UP Worcester County Library - Snow Hill

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Bring your work in progress for community and shared knowledge. Held in the meeting room or in the garden, weather permitting. 410-632-3495, www.worcesterlibrary.org

Department, 410-641-7747

STORY TIME: OCEAN Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 401 Fifth St., 10:30 a.m. Crafts, songs and stories. For ages 0-5 years.

410-957-0878, www.worcesterlibrary.org

T.O.P.S. OF BERLIN - GROUP #169 Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 56:30 p.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157

BRIDGE Mondays - Ocean City 50plus Center, 104 41st Street, Ocean City, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Reserve a spot: Tish, 410-8043971. www.Worcoa.org/oceancity

DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:00-8:00 p.m. All ladies who love to sing invited.

Mary, 410-629-9383 or Carol, 302-2427062.

STORY TIME Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m.

Story time geared or ages 0-5 years featuring seasonal themes designed to support early literacy skills with stories, songs and finger plays. 410-641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org

Mondays - Worcester County Library Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 7-8 p.m. No dues or fees. 410-459-9100

Tues., Aug. 5 52ND ANNUAL WHITE MARLIN OPEN Harbour Island Marina, 419 14th St., Ocean City, 4-9:15 p.m. World’s Largest Billfishing Tournament. Weigh-ins are held from 4-9:15 p.m. and are open to the public free of charge. Register: https://whitemarlinopen.com/onlineregistration. 866-328-4554

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Experiment with a variety of artistic materials and mediums. Visit each station to explore paint, clay, collage, doodling and more. For ages 6-18 years.

410-632-3495, www.worcesterlibrary.org

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Do you love to knit or crochet?

Bring whatever project you happen to be working on. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

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

Master Gardener Ginny Rosenkranz talks about all things plants. Bring questions and feel free to show your plants as well. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org

SUMMER READING PROGRAM: DONUT DESIGNS

Ocean City Inlet Beach, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Live music, food and drinks, vendors, live stream of White Marlin Open Weigh-Ins and White Marlin Open and Marlin Fest merchandise. https://marlinfest.com, 866-328-4554

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

Make and create your own donuts. All materials provided. For tweens and teens. Call to register: 410-208-4014. www.worcesterlibrary.org

OCEAN CITY TOURISM POP UP EVENT AT THE WEDGE

THE COLORS OF TEA

2025 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Willam Edward Henry Park, 125 Flower St., Berlin, 5-7 p.m. Free food, music, displays, educational booths, medical screenings, fun things for the kids and more. Sponsored by the Berlin Police Department.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT White Horse Park, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 6-8 p.m. Free food, family fun games provided by the Ocean Pines Recreation Department. Free event.

Open to everyone. Ocean Pines Police

Tuesdays - Flower Street Field across from Henry Park, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Accepting Maryland Department of Agriculture FMNP (WIC & Seniors) Checks and Maryland WIC Fruit & Vegetable Checks. Also offering a "Produce Bucks" program, which doubles purchases for eligible residents. https://www.facebook.com/theberlinfarmersmarket.

Tuesdays - Volunteer beach clean-up group meets from 9-10 a.m., year-round.

Trash bags, grippers and gloves provided. Check the Facebook page “Beach Heroes-OC” for weekly meeting locations. All are welcome.

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING Tuesdays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 7 p.m. www.jw.org

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2 p.m.

Teas chosen for their bright hues and delicious taste will be sampled and discussed. All attendees will receive their own brightly-colored tea to take home.

Registration required: 410-524-1818.

TEEN PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: GREEN SCREENS Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 4 p.m.

Bring your phone, tablet or any type of camera for this photography lesson on green screens. There will be some cameras available to use. For ages 12-18 years. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

SEAFOOD NIGHT WITH THE KNIGHTS Knights of Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Held Tuesdays in the Columbus Hall be-

Live music, food and drinks, vendors, live stream of White Marlin Open Weigh-Ins and White Marlin Open and Marlin Fest merchandise. https://marlinfest.com, 866-328-4554

MOVIES ON THE BEACH Carousel Oceanfront Hotel & Condos, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 8:30 p.m. Featuring “The Land Before Time.” Free, family-friendly event. Bring blankets, chairs, snack, drinks and warm clothing. Weather permitting. www.ococean.com/things-to-do/free-family-fun/

BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP Meets the first and second Wednesday of each month. For non-surgical patients. Atlantic General Bariatric Center, 410-641-9568

FINGERPRINT ART Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 401 Fifth St., 10 a.m.-noon.

Make different art projects using your own fingerprints. For ages 2-18 years.

410-957-0878, www.worcesterlibrary.org

KIDS MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3:30-4:30 p.m. TOPS is a weekly support and education group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. 410-289-4725

MASTER GARDENERS PLANT CLINIC

WHITE MARLIN OPEN MARLIN FEST

The Wedge Bar, 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 1-5 p.m. Grab a photo with OC Photo ops, win smile swag and more.

Download the app to play games and win swag at the event. https://www.ococean.com/event/ocean-city-tourismpop-up-event-at-the-wedge/2419/

CROSS FARMS POP-UP FARMERS MARKET

BEACH HEROES-OC ART LAB

OC KNITTING GROUP OVEREATER’S ANONYMOUS

hind St. Luke’s Church. Pre-order crabs Monday or Tuesday morning of that week: 410-524-7994. Non-seafood options will be available.

OC KNITTING CLUB Tuesdays - Worcester County Library Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m.

ARGENTINE TANGO PRACTICE Tuesdays - Experienced dancers and others interested in watching or learning more are welcome, 7-9:30 p.m. No partner required. Info: TangobytheBeach.com.

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Celebrate National Wellness Month with a series of activities and exercises designed to help you take care of your mind. Led by Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services. For ages 6-11 years. 410-524-1818

PUZZLE SWAP Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 1 p.m. Bring your gently used puzzles and leave with new-to-you puzzles. Don’t have a puzzle to exchange but still want one? That’s OK too. Puzzles must be in their original boxes. 410-641-0650

YOUNIQUE ART JOURNALS ZUMBA TONING TUESDAYS Tuesdays - Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 5:30 p.m. Zumba with optional light weights. zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 3:30 p.m.

Learn the benefits of art journaling and make your own paper bag journal to keep.

All supplies provided. For ages 6-18 years.

410-632-3495, www.worcesterlibrary.org

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLNESS GROUP

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesdays - Holy Trinity Cathedral, 11021 Worcester Highway, 2-2:45 p.m.

Use the weight loss program/app/plan of your choice. Free and open to everyone. 410-641-4882, www.htcanglican.org/activities.

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 5-6 p.m. Providing discussion and education on the topic of diabetes. Patti Yocubik, 410208-9761, Patti.Yocubik@TidalHealth.org

Wed., Aug. 6 52ND ANNUAL WHITE MARLIN OPEN Harbour Island Marina, 419 14th St., Ocean City, 4-9:15 p.m. World’s Largest Billfishing Tournament. Weigh-ins are held from 4-9:15 p.m. and are open to the public free of charge. Register: https://whitemarlinopen.com/onlineregistration. 866-328-4554

WHITE MARLIN OPEN MARLIN FEST Ocean City Inlet Beach, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

FAMILY FUN NIGHTS Wednesdays (through Aug. 20) - Ocean Pines Yacht Club Pool, 1 Mumford's Landing Road, 6-8 p.m. DJ, games and prizes. Food available for purchase. Admission is $3 for OP swim members, $5 for OP residents, $7 for non-residents and free for non-swimmers. Cash only.

410-641-7052, oceanpines.org

KIWANIS CLUB MEETING Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m.

Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Last Wednes-

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CALENDAR day of the month meetings are offsite and information can be found on the website and Facebook. www.kiwanisofopoc.org.

Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m.

Make rainbow collages in the style of Frank Stella. For ages 6-11 years. 410641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org

CASH BINGO

PLAY TIME

Wednesdays - Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave. Door open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Food available before bingo and at intermission. Open to the public. 443-605-5028

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Join in for a variety of activities and toys. Play and socialize with other families. For ages 0-5 years. 410-632-3495, www.worcesterlibrary.org

Thurs., Aug. 7 52ND ANNUAL WHITE MARLIN OPEN Harbour Island Marina, 419 14th St., Ocean City, 4-9:15 p.m. World’s Largest Billfishing Tournament. Weigh-ins are held from 4-9:15 p.m. and are open to the public free of charge. Register: https://whitemarlinopen.com/onlineregistration. 866-328-4554

WHITE MARLIN OPEN MARLIN FEST Ocean City Inlet Beach, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Live music, food and drinks, vendors, live stream of White Marlin Open Weigh-Ins and White Marlin Open and Marlin Fest merchandise. https://marlinfest.com, 866-328-4554

THE ULTIMATE VEGAS VARIETY SHOW Ocean City Performing Arts Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 7:30 p.m. Featuring Anthony and Eddie Edwards. All live vocal. Tickets cost $35/$55. Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/663098 30/the-ultimate-vegas-variety-showocean-city-oc-performing-arts-center.

SUNSET PARK PARTY NIGHTS Sunset Park, 700 S. Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Featuring “Fitzkee Brothers” (jam band), sunset over the Isle of Wight Bay and free admission. https://www.ococean.com/things-todo/free-family-fun/sunset-park-partynights/

OC CHESS CLUB Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a relaxing game of chess every Thursday at the library. 410-5241818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

‘THE MUSEUM OF LOST COLORS’ - A KRIS AND HOLLY SHOW Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 401 Fifth St., 2 p.m. Kris and Holly use balloons, magic, art and children’s creativity to make the show come alive. For ages 0-11 years. 410-957-0878, www.worcesterlibrary.org

White Horse Park Pavilion, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 7-9 p.m. Featuring music by Clockwork Band. Free family entertainment. Bring chairs, blankets, etc. Food will be available for purchase and BYOB is acceptable.

Smoking area is in the rear. 410-6417052

CPAP MASK FITTING Atlantic General Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin. Free mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. Appointments required: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.

STORY TIME: PINK IS FOR BOYS Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m.

Songs, dancing and crafts. For ages 2-5 years. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org

RAINBOW COLLAGES Worcester County Library - Berlin

MARIO KART TOURNAMENT Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 4 p.m.

Test your Mario Kart skills against fellow patrons for the chance to win a prize. For ages 12-18 years. 410-5241818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

EMBELLISHED PHOTOS Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 4 p.m. The library provides the black-and-white photos and sewing materials; participants sew them into the next level. For ages 12-18 years. 410-641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org

ONGOING EVENTS CREATIVITY CORNER

CONCERTS IN THE PARK

Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., during August. Students are invited to engage in STEAM-related projects and crafts.

Activities change monthly. For ages 1218 years. 410-641-0650

CREATIVE KIDS CORNER Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Aug. 1-31. Grab an art kit to create at the library or take it with you. Most supplies are included. For children ages 0-11 years. 410-524-1818

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Call 410-723-6397 or email classifieds@octodaydispatch.com

by Monday, 5 p.m.

Classifieds appear in OC Today-Dispatch & Bayside Gazette each week & online at octodaydispatch.com & baysideoc.com

MARKETPLACE HELP WANTED

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FT/YR HOUSEKEEPER Duties include laundry/ unit inspections/occasional cleaning.

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AMERICAN LEGION Assistant Manager, PM Shift 2 Line Cooks, experience required.

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Apply at Post, 2308 Philadelphia Avenue or call for information at 410-289-3166

Now Hiring MAINTENANCE FT/YR Experienced preferred.

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Apply in person Comfort Inn Gold Coast 11201 Coastal Hwy. Ocean City

Wanted: Year-Round Rental. Mature couple with one well-behaved cat seeking a quiet, year-round rental. References available.

Preferred move-in: October (flexible). Contact: rowilkin@hotmail.com

Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.

Annual Montego Bay Community Yard Sale Located at 130th off Coastal Highway.

Saturday, August 2, 2025 8am-1pm Rain Date: August 3rd

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FOR SALE 2018 ISUZU NPR-HD BOX TRUCK Gas Auto 61,000 miles $42,000 410-213-1633

HELP WANTED BARBER wanted at Charlie’s Barbershop, Berlin, MD. With clientele. To rent a chair. 443-944-2240

FIRE ALARM TECHNICIAN: Full Time/Part Time Locally Owned Co looking for an experienced TECHNICIAN. Must have good driving record and some background in Fire Alarm systems. Competitive pay with benefits.

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YR SECURITY GUARD Upscale condo building Mid-town OC Must be 18 yrs. old and able to obtain MD Sec. Guard Certification through MSP (Guard Card).

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Call M-F after 5pm.

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PARTS STORE ASSOCIATE Carquest Auto Parts & Marine, now has an opening for a PARTS ASSOCIATE at our location in Ocean Pines.

We will train the right person. Must be reliable and have great customer service experience.

Call: 302-344-9769 Tidewater Physical Therapy

NOW HIRING Physical Therapist Ocean Pines, MD - FT/PT licensed PT. $95-$120K, benefits (FT only), growth and future shareholder potential.

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MAINTENANCE FULL-TIME, YEAR-ROUND. Competitive Salary, Health Insurance, 401K, Paid Vacation. Apply in person or call. Pyramid Condo, 9500 Coastal Hwy., OC 410-524-4479 JOLLY ROGER Small Engine Mechanic.

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410-289-4902 CLEANERS WANTED Vacation rental cleaners needed for OC and The Pines. Exp. preferred, but not required. OC PURIFIERS. Call or text 443-397-1189 or email Karen@ocpurifiers.com

RENTALS RENTALS WATERFRONT BAYSIDE Newly remodeled 2BR, 2BA Condo in North OC. Full kitchen, LR, DR, W/D, balcony for sunsets. Perfect for crabbing, fishing, kayaking. 10 min. walk to beach.

Weekly summer rentals & long term seasonal Nov.-May. Contact Julie, 443-223-4623 Seeking YR & Seasonal Rentals!

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SERVICES SERVICES LARRY’S HANDYMAN SERVICE No job too small. Entrance doors, interior doors, storm doors, shower doors, drywall repairs and paint, laminate floors, interior paint.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES' SALE

OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 6 SUNSET ISLAND DRIVE, UNIT #2C OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated April 28, 2022, recorded in Liber 8375, Folio 218 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $463,500.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on AUGUST 19, 2025 AT 4:05 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon located in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit Numbered LUGAU-2C, Phase Four, in "The Garden Condominium II at Sunset Island" 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 $45,000 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, or any modifications thereto, 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 to the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer, ground rent and front foot benefit charges, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit.

All transfer taxes and recordation taxes shall be paid by Purchaser.

The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage

OC Today-Dispatch/Public Notices 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 purchaser waives personal service of any papers filed in connection with its failure to settle within ten days of ratification and expressly agrees to accept service by first class mail at the address provided by the Purchaser as identified on the Memorandum of Sale. 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. 369883-1) Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees

OCD-7/31/3t _________________________________ AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. TRUSTEE COUNCIL OF CO-OWNERS OF BOARDWALK ONE, INC. P.O. BOX 762 Ocean City, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND C-23-CV-24-000014 COUNCIL OF CO-OWNERS OF BOARDWALK ONE, INC. P.O. BOX 762 Ocean City, MD 21842 Plaintiff v.

High Hopes Inc, et al.

Defendants

TRUSTEE’S SALE

OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN Boardwalk One Condominium OCEAN CITY, MD By virtue of the power and authority resulting from a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber 8599 folio 15, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland for case no. C-23-CV-24-000014, the undersigned Trustee will offer

for sale at public auction on the steps of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, located at 1 West Market Street (Main Entrance), the following described property located in Snow Hill, Worcester County, Maryland, on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM the following timeshare intervals: Condominium Unit Time Interval 107 19 103 21 108 21 501 21 202 22 307 22 107 23 207 24 501 24 306 24 205 25 208 26 106 29 109 34 105 35 306 37 103 38 308 39 Each time interval being one per year in the corresponding unit, each being part of the Boardwalk One Condominium Time-Share Regime, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, as to each condominium and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records.

The property 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 warranties and guarantees.

A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements.

The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash, check, or electronic payment. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2025 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser at settlement. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited, and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting the deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. The purchaser waives personal service of any papers filed in connection with its failure to settle within ten days of ratification and expressly agrees to accept service by first class mail at the address provided by the Purchaser as identified on the Memorandum of Sale.

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

AUGUST 1, 2025 purchaser. For more information, call: Ayrika Fletcher, Esq., Trustee, at 443.672.8107.

OCD-7/17/3t _________________________________ LAW OFFICE OF SHAWN VINSON, LLC SHAWN VINSON 1740 E. JOPPA RD., STE. LL6 PARKVILLE, MD 21234-3667

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 20725 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Surrogate of the Court of Hunterdon County, New Jersey appointed (1) Barbara Tutela, 242 Highway 12, Flemington, NJ 08822-4015 as the Executrix of the Estate of Lawrence A. Tutela Sr. who died on July 22, 2005 domiciled in New Jersey, USA. The name and address of the Maryland resident agent for service of process is (1) Shawn Vinson, 1740 E. Joppa Rd., Ste. LL6, Parkville, MD 21234-3667.

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

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

(1) Barbara Tutela Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: July 17, 2025 OCD-7/17/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 20747 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HENRY MELVIN HAGWOOD Notice is given that Laurie H. Parker, 115 Fox Knoll Ln., West Chester, PA 19380-7206, was on July 07, 2025 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Henry Melvin Hagwood who died on June 01, 2025, 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

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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 7th day of January, 2026.

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; 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.

Laurie H. Parker 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: July 17, 2025 OCD-7/17/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ESTATE NO. 20744 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the COMMON PLEAS court of YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA appointed (1) SETH MILLER whose address is 2003 W. MARKET ST., YORK, PA 17404-5508, (2) MARELLA MILLER whose address is 12322 LOU ST., BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813-1105, (3) BRITTANY CRIST whose address is 839 MARYLAND AVE., YORK, PA 17404-3135, (4) MELANIE

MILLER whose address is 3336 RACOON CT., ABINGDON, MD 21009-2612 as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE of the Estate of LAURA LEE MILLER who died on FEBRUARY 14, 2022 domiciled in PA. The name and address of the Maryland resident agent for service of process is (1) MELANIE MILLER whose address is 3336 RACOON CT., ABINGDON, MD 21009-2612, (3) MELANIE MILLER whose address is 3336 RACOON CT., ABINGTON, MD 21009-2612. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: WORCESTER COUNTY. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for Worcester County ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-7/17/3t _________________________________ ALISHA L. JACOBSEN, ESQ. 11 N. WASHINGTON ST., STE. 520 ROCKVILLE,MD 20850-4265

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 20751 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GARY M. STEVENS Notice is given that Danny M. Stevens, 1324 W. Byron St., Apt. 2, Chicago, IL 60613-2868, was on July 14, 2025 appointed Personal Repre-

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sentative of the estate of Gary M. Stevens who died on June 03, 2025, 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 14th day of January, 2026.

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; 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.

Danny M. Stevens 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: July 17, 2025 OCD-7/17/3t _________________________________ MICHAEL B. MATHERS ESQ. WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & MATHERS, LLP P.O. BOX 910 115 BROAD STREET SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS To all persons interested in the estate of JOHN COLCORD Estate No. 20750 Notice is given that COLLEEN M. HAHN whose address is 321 N. MAIN ST., BERLIN, MD 21811-1005 was on JULY 14, 2025 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JOHN COLCORD who died on JUNE 02, 2025 without a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 14th day of JANUARY, 2026.

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; 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.

TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for Worcester County ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-7/17/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING WEST SIDE OF RACETRACK ROAD SOUTH OF GUM POINT ROAD, BERLIN THIRD TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 448 has been filed by Mark Cropper on behalf of Racetrack Plaza, LLC, property owner, for an amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change approximately 1.0729 acres of land located on the west side of MD Route 589 (Racetrack Road) south of Gum Point Road, Berlin, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from RP Resource Protection District to C-2 General Commercial District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation for Areas A and B, and an unfavorable recommendation was given for Area C. Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025 at 10:30 A.M. IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER – ROOM 1101 ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 At said public hearing the County Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 448 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve, or

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protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance.

Maps of the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 448 and the Planning Commission’s recommendation, which will be entered into record at the public hearing, are on file and available to view electronically by contacting the Department of Development, Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. (except holidays), at (410) 632-1200 as well as at www.co.worcester.md.us.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-7/24/2t _________________________________

TOWN OF BERLIN, MARYLAND

NOTICE

OF A PUBLIC HEARING(S) ORDINANCE 2025-03 AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE TOWN CODE, ENTITLED BUSINESSES, ARTICLE II, BUSINESS LICENSES, SECTION 8-26, RULES AND REGULATIONS ORDINANCE 2025-04 AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE TOWN CODE, ENTITLED BUSINESSES, ARTICLE III, PEDDLING AND SOLICITING, SECTIONS 8-47 THROUGH 8-56, AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 8-57 AND 8-58 TO UPDATE DEFINITIONS, REGISTRATION, LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, TIME AND LOCATION RESTRICTIONS, AND TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS GOVERNING PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS; AND GENERALLY RELATING TO THE LICENSING AND CONDUCT OF PEDDLING AND SOLICITING WITHIN THE TOWN. Both ordinances are scheduled for introduction and first reading on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM. A public hearing on the ordinances will be held on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Both meetings will take place during the Regular Session of the Mayor and Council at Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, 2nd Floor, Berlin, MD 21811.

The hearing is open to the public, and public testimony is encouraged.

Persons with questions regarding this hearing may call 410-641-2770 for further information.

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PETER S. BUAS, ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS To all persons interested in the estate of ROBERT L MANN JR Estate No. 20758 Notice is given that STEPHANIE PHELPS whose address is 319 WOODCREST DR LANCASTER, PA 17602-1389 was on JULY 17, 2025 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of ROBERT L MANN JR who died on JUNE 29, 2025 with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 17th day of JANUARY, 2026.

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; 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.

TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-7/24/3t _________________________________ QUINN W. MCGINNES WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HWY. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842-3334

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 20759 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HANNAH A. ESHAM Notice is given that Amanda Holly Eckman, 13 Greenwood Ln., Berlin, MD 21811-2033, was on July 17, 2025 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Hanna A. Esham who died on January 17, 2025, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 17th day of January, 2026.

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; 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.

Amanda Holly Eckman 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: July 24, 2025 OCD-7/24/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

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

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 At 3:00 PM BAAV 25-043 - A request has been submitted for a variance from TOC Code Section 38-71 (a)(5) Minimum Elevation Requirements, to reduce the minimum 3’ freeboard elevation requirement above the AE-6 flood zone for a lateral extension of open unenclosed decks to the rear of a proposed single-family house, which will otherwise meet required minimum elevation. Locally known as 315 South Heron Gull Court - parcel number 116-11-6071A Lot 97.

AUGUST 1, 2025 Owner: Keith and Shelley Coffin Applicant: Keith A. Coffin OCD-7/24/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 20749 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH DICARA SR. Notice is given that Joseph DiCara Jr., 8075 Vail Ct., Long Grove, IL 60047-5256, was on July 15, 2025 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joseph DiCara Sr. who died on April 18, 2025, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 15th day of January, 2026.

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; 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.

Joseph DiCara Jr. 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: July 24, 2025 OCD-7/24/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 20756 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ANNA FERN WEINMAN Notice is given that Shawn Patrick Weinman, 2 Ivy Ln., Berlin, MD 21811-1616, was on July 17, 2025 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Anna Fern Weinman who died on December 30, 2020, without a will.

Further information can be ob-

AUGUST 1, 2025 tained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 17th day of January, 2026.

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; 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.

Shawn Patrick Weinman 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: July 24, 2025 OCD-7/24/3t _________________________________ DIANA KHAN DK LAW GROUP 10451 MILL RUN CIR STE 755 OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117-5667

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS To all persons interested in the estate of TERESA HANLON AKA: TERESSA DOLORES GUY-HANLON Estate No. 20763 Notice is given that TANYA BLEVINS whose address is 3128 GREENWOOD CT NORMAN, OK 73072-3317 was on JULY 21, 2025 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of TERESA HANLON who died on MAY 31, 2025 without a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment ( or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 21st day of JANUARY, 2026.

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:

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TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102-COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-7/24/3t _________________________________ PETER S. BUAS, ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 20739 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL JOSEPH CASTRIGNANO SR. Notice is given that Michael Joseph Castrignano Jr., 68 Anchor Way Dr., Berlin, MD 21811-9615, was on July 17, 2025 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Michael Joseph Castrignano Sr. who died on June 03, 2025, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 17th day of January, 2026.

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; 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.

Michael Joseph Castrignano Jr. 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: July 24, 2025 OCD-7/24/3t _________________________________ BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF MARYLAND IN THE MATTER OF TPE MD WO73, LLC’S APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO CONSTRUCT A 5.0 MW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY IN WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CASE NO. 9772

NOTICE

OF EVENING PUBLIC COMMENT HEARING The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold a public comment hearing to consider TPE MD WO73, LLC’s application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to construct a 5.0 MW solar electric generating facility approximately ½ mile northwest of the intersection of Old Ocean City Boulevard and Main Street, Berlin, MD. DATE: Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

TIME: 7:00 p.m. EDT PLACE: Worcester County Public Library, 13 Harrison Avenue, Berlin, MD 21811 Anyone wishing to view the live stream of the hearing may do so via the Public Utility Law Judge’s (PULJ) YouTube Channel, https://bit.ly/2X6wLiP. The hearing will include a presentation by the Applicant and Parties, followed by an opportunity for members of the public to provide comments on the proposed Project.

Written comments may be submitted electronically or by first-class mail. Comments submitted electronically must be submitted through the Commission’s Public Comment Dropbox, which can be accessed at www.psc.md.us. Instructions are available at www.psc.state.md.us/make-a-publiccomment. Comments submitted by first-class mail must be addressed to Jamie Bergin, Chief Clerk, Maryland Public Service Commission, William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, 16th Floor, Baltimore MD 21202. All comments must include a reference to Case No. 9772.

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NOTICE

OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 25-03 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 25-03 (Zoning – Multi-family dwelling units in the C-2 General Commercial District) was introduced by Commissioners Fiori, Mitrecic, and Purnell on July 15, 2025.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-210(b)(21). (Amends the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to add a permitted use to allow detached multi-family dwelling units as an accessory use to a commercial development, provided at least sixty-five percent (65%) or more of the net lot area for a given parcel be developed with a commercial use or structure permitted in the C-2 District, and a minimum of 15% of open space be provided for the residential uses.)

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 25-03 at the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 – Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:35 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 and is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. In addition, a full copy of the bill is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-7/31/2t _________________________________ B. RANDALL COATES ESQ. COATES, COATES, & COATES 204 WEST GREEN STREET P.O. BOX 293 SNOW HILL, MD 21863

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 20754 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GEORGE EDMUND LAMBERTSON Notice is given that Kathy Elliott, 212 Snow HIll Rd., Stockton, MD 21864-2102 and Wanda Stewart, 104 Winter Quarters Dr., Pocomoke City, MD 21851-1041, were on July 22, 2025 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of George Edmund Lambertson who died on April 07, 2025, 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 22nd day of January, 2026.

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; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written no-

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tice, 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.

Kathy Elliott Wanda Stewart 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: July 31, 2025 OCD-7/31/3t _________________________________ CHRIS S. MASON ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, L.L.P. 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS To all persons interested in the estate of WILLIAM A RIGGINS Estate No. 20764 Notice is given that MICHELLE L JOYNER whose address is 2410 RUNNYMEADE RD NW WILSON, NC 27896-1356 was on JULY 22, 2025 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of WILLIAM A RIGGINS who died on MARCH 23, 2025 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 22nd day of JANUARY, 2026.

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; 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.

TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-7/31/3t _________________________________

TOWN OF OCEAN CITY

NOTICE

OF APPROVED CHARTER AMENDMENT RESOLUTION 2025-01 RE: Qualifications for Election as Mayor or City Councilman Pursuant to §4-304(b) of the Local Government Article of the Maryland Annotated Code, Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that subsequent to a public hearing and presentation held on Monday, July 21, 2025 at the 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, Charter Resolution 2025-01 was adopted by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City.

Summary of Charter Amendment Resolution 2025-01 is as follows: § C401, Qualifications for Election as Mayor and City Councilman: 1) amends the existing Charter provisions that a candidate for election must be a resident within the corporate limits of the Town of Ocean City for a period of four (4) months proceeding an election, and extends the residency requirement to a period of two (2) years preceding the election; 2) adds a requirement that a candidate for election must not possess, for two (2) years preceding the election, a rental license at the location in which they have identified as their domicile for the purposes of their candidacy unless said location is a multiple-family dwelling which maintains a rental license for the other units; not the domicile of the candidate ; and 3) adds a requirement that once elected to office, the official must continue to be a resident of and domiciled in the corporate limits of the Town of Ocean City during the term for which they are elected and abstain from obtaining a rental license for their domiciliary residence throughout the term of office, or be subject to disqualification under Charter Section C-408.

An exact copy of Charter Amendment Resolution 2025-01 is posted at City Hall, and available in the July 21, 2025, agenda packet online at oceancitymd.gov and can be obtained by contacting the City Clerk’s office at 410-289-8824.

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MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF SNOW HILL

NOTICE

OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION ORDINANCE 2025-15 NOTICE is hereby given by the Mayor and Council of Snow Hill that Ordinance 2025-15 was introduced

for first reading at a regular meeting on July 8th, 2025. A fair summary of the ordinance is as follows: An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of Snow Hill (the "Town") To Amend Chapter 131, Entitled Penalties, Fees, Fines and Other Charges, Section 131-4, Entitled Water Charges and Section 131-5, Entitled Wastewater Rates of the Code of the Town of Snow Hill, Maryland. The Mayor and Council of Snow Hill (“Snow Hill”) desires to increase the water hookup fee and sewer hookup fee for single-family dwellings. The second reading will take place on August 12th, 2025 at the regular Town Hall meeting. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review at Town Hall, 103 Bank Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863.

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NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106 ”Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland.

Thursday, August 14, 2025 2:00 PM PW 25-026 A request has been submitted to remove an unauthorized platform on an existing boat lift. To construct one boatlift on existing pilings and one PWC lift on existing pilings not to exceed 36.5’ channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 151 PINE TREE RD Parcel # 8020A-1327B- in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Stephen & Sharon Norcio APPLICANT: McGinty Marine Construction PW 25-056 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift with four associated pilings not to exceed 22’ channnelward extension. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 2802 TERN DR UNIT 305 Parcel # 4789 305 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Eric Kriczky APPLICANT: Kayla Short PW 25-057 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift with four associated pilings not to exceed 20’ channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 113 NEWPORT BAY DR UNIT D Parcel # 3643A113D in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Gregory Tucker

AUGUST 1, 2025 APPLICANT: Kayla Short PW 25-059 A request has been submitted to install one 10’ x 18’ floating dock within an existing slip, maximum channelward extension of 18’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 770 94TH ST UNIT D Parcel # 9650 -304 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Kelly Barr APPLICANT: Hidden Oak Farm, LLC PW 25-060 A request has been submitted to remove existing 3’ x 11’ finger pier, re-construct a new 3’ x 21’ finger pier and install one boatlift with associated pilings a maximum channelward extension of 27.5’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 205 125TH ST SLIP 363 Parcel # 6060AD363 - in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Tracey Anne Deal, Rev. Trust APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart PW 25-061 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift with associated pilings not to exceed past existing pier 17.5’ channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 708 BRADLEY RD UNIT B Parcel # 9351 -B in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Eric Gonzales/Lisa Vible APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart PW 25-062 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift on existing pilings, maximum channelward extension 23’ not to exceed past existing slip. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 2205 PHILADELPHIA AVE UNIT 202A – Slip 53Parcel # 4236 -A202 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Christopher Kernick APPLICANT: Kayla Short PW 25-063 A request has been submitted to install one 6’ x 12’ floating dock not to exceed 12’ channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 719 RUSTY ANCHOR RD UNIT 8 Parcel # 9160 -8 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

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TOWN OF BERLIN

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP # 2025-07 Development Impact and General Fees Review and Update Due Date: Friday, September 12, 2025 Time: 3:00 P.M. EDT The Town of Berlin is seeking Proposals for Consulting Services to review and update the Development Impact and General Fees of the Town. Qualified firms are encouraged to visit the Town of Berlin web-

AUGUST 1, 2025 site at www.berlinmd.gov/government/request-for-proposals/ for the official RFP. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 3:00 PM on Friday, September 12, 2025. EEO. OCD-7/31/1t _________________________________

NOTICE

to the Public of Request for Release of Funds Date: July 29, 2025 Name of Grantee: Town of Berlin Address of Grantee: 10 William Street, Berlin, MD 21811 Phone Number of Grantee: 410-641-3858 The purpose of this Notice is to identify actions to be taken by the Town of Berlin.

On or about August 8, 2025, the above-named Town of Berlin will request that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development release Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to be used for the following project: Project Title: Blight Removal of Dilapidated Multipurpose Building Purpose of Project: Elimination of Slum and Blight – Spot Basis Location: 130 Flower Street Total Project Cost: $297,449 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Berlin has prepared an Environmental Review Record on the project(s) described in this Notice and has determined said project(s) to be Categorically Excluded under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) as amended.

The Environmental Review Record, which documents the Environmental Review of these project(s), is available for public examination at the Town of Berlin Town Hall at 10 William Street during normal business hours.

Request for Release of Funds The Town of Berlin will undertake the project(s) described above with CDBG funds. This Notice also certifies that the Mayor of The Town Berlin Zack Tyndall, serving in the official capacity of Mayor, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is to be brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental reviews, decision-making, and action; and certifies that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The State’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibility under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Town of Berlin to use CDBG funds.

Objections to Release of Funds Objections to the release of funds will be accepted by the Department of Housing and Community Development only if one or more of the following apply: (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the Certifying Officer; or (b) that

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All interested agencies, groups, and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments to the Town of Berlin and to the CDBG Environmental Officer, MD Department of Housing and Community Development, 7800 Harkins Road, Lanham, MD, Maryland 20706. All such comments must be received no later than August 25, 2025.

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NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 20766 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF THOMAS J. WIEDECKER SR. AKA: THOMAS J. WIEDECKER Notice is given that Thomas J. Wiedecker Jr., 1222 Southview Dr., Westminster, MD 21157-5949, was on July 23, 2025 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Thomas J. Wiedecker Sr. who died on July 01, 2025, 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 23rd day of January, 2026.

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; 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.

Thomas J. Wiedecker Jr. 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: July 31, 2025 OCD-7/31/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS To all persons interested in the estate of ROBERT J. REILLY Estate No. 20765 Notice is given that REBECCA G. ILGEN whose address is 3671 WORCESTER HWY., SNOW HILL, MD 21863-4465 was on JULY 22, 2025 appointed personal representative(s) of the small estate of ROBERT J. REILLY who died on MAY 20, 2025 with a will.

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

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

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

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dors to provide for the Eagles Landing Golf Course Flood Remediation and for said work to conform with the Proposal Documents.

BID Documents for the Eagles Landing Golf Course Flood Remediation may be obtained from the Town’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Matt Perry, at mperry@oceancitymd.gov or Dawn Leonard at dleonard@oceancitymd.gov, or by calling (410) 723-6643 during regular business hours, or via the Solicitations tab on the Town’s (https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/procurement-bids/) website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for Addenda before submitting their BID’s. The Town is not responsible for the content of any Proposal Document received through any thirdparty service.

Vendors are responsible for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Proposal Documents.

A Pre-BID Meeting will be conducted on TUESDAY, JULY 22ND, 2025, AT 8:00AM AT EAGLES LANDING GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE. Pre-BID Meeting attendance is mandatory for Vendors intending to submit BID proposals for consideration. The Town of Ocean City will additionally provide a virtual attendance option, via Zoom, to Vendors unable to attend the Pre-BID Meeting in person. A site survey shall immediately follow the Pre-BID Meeting. The last day for questions will be on MONDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 2025 AT 3:00PM. Addendum will be posted by close of business on TUESDAY, AUGUST 5TH, 2025.

Sealed BID Documents are due no later than MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2025, BY 4:00PM. BID submissions will be opened, read aloud, and then remanded back to staff for further review at the MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION, ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2025, AT 1:00PM. BID’s are to be submitted to the Mayor and City Council, Attention: City Clerk; Room 230, 301 North Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, and the name of the Solicitation (B01-26 – Eagles Landing Golf Course Flood Remediation) must be noted on the outside of the package.

Late BID Documents will not be accepted.

Minority Vendors are encouraged to compete for the Award of the Solicitation.

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Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland

PROPOSAL SOLICITATION

B01-26 – Eagles Landing Golf Course Flood Remediation The Mayor & City Council of Ocean City is seeking Proposals from qualified and experienced Ven-

OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA THURSDAY AUGUST 14, 2025 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held in-person before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor

PAGE 72 of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. Audio and video recording will take place during this public hearing.

The public is invited to view this meeting live online at https://worcestercountymd.swagit.co m/live 6:30 p.m. Case No. 25-40, on the lands of Dara and John Wooten, requesting a variance to the side yard setback from 7 feet to 4 feet (to encroach 3 feet) for a proposed landing with steps in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-202(b)(5), ZS 1122(c)(1) and ZS 1-305, located at 10610 Flower Street, Tax Map 25, Parcel 97, Tax District 3, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:35 p.m. Case No. 25-43, on the lands of Candian Newnam, requesting a variance to the front yard setback from 50 feet to 5 feet (to encroach 45 feet) for an existing deck proposed for outdoor seating in the C-2 General Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-210(b)(2) and ZS 1-

OC Today-Dispatch/Public Notices 305, located at 5342 Snow Hill Road, Tax Map 63, Parcel 122, Tax District 2, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:40 p.m. Case No. 25-48, on the lands of Michelle and Michael Haas, requesting a variance to the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 24.6 feet (to encroach 5.4 feet) for a proposed screened porch in the R-3 Multi-family Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1207(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 70 Watertown Road, Tax Map 16, Parcel 47, Section 11, Lot 339, Tax District 3, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:45 p.m. Case No. 25-49, on the lands of Linda and John Jensen, on the application of Tyler Building Company, requesting a variance to the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 20.59 feet (to encroach 9.41 feet) for a proposed open deck in the R-3 Multi-family Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-207(b)(2) and ZS 1305, located at 106 Pine Forest Drive, Tax Map 21, Parcel 309, Section 17, Lot 3, Tax District 3, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:50 p.m. Case No. 25-47, on the

lands of Kristie and Stephen St. Pierre, on the application of Paul Thornton, requesting an after-thefact special exception for the enlargement of a nonconforming structure (barn) in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(5), ZS 1122(d)(1), ZS 1-116(c)(3) and ZS 1305, located at 5956 Whitesburg Road, Tax Map 53, Parcel 1, Tax District 7, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:55 p.m. Case No. 25-46, on the lands of Holly and Matthew Mumford, requesting a special exception to allow a commercial kennel in the A-1 Agricultural District and a variance to reduce the setback from perimeter lot lines for outside pens and runways from 200 feet to 68 feet (to encroach 132 feet), pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-201(c)(30) and ZS 1305, located at 8812 Peerless Road, Tax Map 8, Parcel 141, Lot 1, Tax District 3, Worcester County, Maryland.

7:00 p.m. Case No. 25-42, on the lands of Dorkhanai and Mohammad Sharif Roshan, requesting a vari-

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7:05 p.m. Case No. 25-41, on the lands of Everett Glenn Holland Revocable Trust and Jean Truitt Holland Revocable Trust, on the application of Cedar Hall Energy Center LLC, requesting a special exception for a public utility structure (battery energy storage system) in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(3) and ZS 1-206(c)(10), located on the north side of Cedar Hall Road at its intersection with the Pocomoke Beltway, Tax Map 91, Parcel 68, Tax District 1, Worcester County, Maryland.

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Who’s Where When BURLEY OAK BREWING COMPANY 443-513-4647 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin Sat., Aug. 2: TBA

BUXY’S SALTY DOG & DRY DOCK 28 410-289-BUXY 28th Street Coastal Hwy.

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Best Beats

DJ ROBCEE Seacrets: Fri., Aug. 1 & Tues., Aug. 5

On The Beach DJ PAPI Purple Moose: Wednesdays

Sat., Aug. 2: Matt Tichon Sundays: Local Party w/ DJ Deogee Wednesday: Karaoke w/ DJ Hundley

CAPTAIN’S TABLE 410-289-7192 15th & Boardwalk In The Courtyard Marriott

JOE ESHAM The Wedge: Thursdays

Fridays & Saturdays: Phil Perdue

CARIBBEAN POOL BAR 410-289-6181 In The Plim Plaza Hotel 109 N. Atlantic Ave.

Fri., Aug. 1: Lost Figures & Marlin City Madmen Sat., Aug. 2: Mercury Agenda & Lime Green Sun., Aug. 3: Rogue Citizens & Johnny Cardo Mon., Aug. 4: DJ Wax & Matt Tichon Tues., Aug. 5: Reform School & Mama & Mowen Wed., Aug. 6: Endless Ember Duo & Dust N Bones Duo Thurs., Aug. 7: Free State Duo & Lost Figures

PARTY FOWL Purple Moose Saloon: Friday & Saturday, August 1 & 2

MATT TICHON Buxy’s: Sat., Aug. 2 Caribbean Pool Bar: Mon., Aug. 4 Coconuts: Tues., Aug. 5

COCONUTS BEACH BAR 410-289-6846 Oceanfront At Castle In The Sand Hotel 37th & 38th Streets

Fri., Aug. 1: Opposite Directions & Zion Reggae Band Sat., Aug. 2: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama & Rule G Sun., Aug. 3: Moonstone & The Castaway Band Mon., Aug. 4: Nate Clendenen & The Rogue Citizens Tues., Aug. 5: Matt Tichon Solo & All The Vibes Duo Wed., Aug. 6: Joey Fitz & Lime Green Band Thurs., Aug. 7: Chris Diller Duo & Cool Change

PHIL PERDUE Captain’s Table: Fridays & Saturdays

CARLY TWIGG Cantina Los Agaves: Wed., Aug. 6

DJ BILLY T Harborside: Fridays & Wednesdays

THE HEAT & THE COLD SWEAT HORNS Fager’s Island: Friday & Saturday, August 1 & 2

COINS PUB 410-289-3100 28th Street Plaza On Coastal Hwy.

JIM LONG Coins Pub: Saturdays

Fri., Aug. 1: Rule G Sat., Aug. 2: Jim Long Party & Park Avenue Tues., Aug. 5: Karaoke Thurs., Aug. 7: DJ Wax

BEATS BY DEOGEE Pickles Pub: Fridays Buxy’s Salty Dog: Sundays

CRABCAKE FACTORY BAYSIDE 302-988-5000 37314 Lighthouse Rd., Rte. 54, Selbyville, DE Fri., Aug. 1: True Country Sun., Aug. 3: Uncle Ward Wed., Aug. 6: Johnny Phatt

THE EVENT HORIZON Seacrets: Friday & Saturday, August 1 & 2

CRAWL STREET TAVERN 443-373-2756 Wicomico St., Downtown O.C.

DJ BIGLER Harborside: Sat., Aug. 2

Fri., Aug. 1: DJ Magellan Sat., Aug. 2: Rogue Citizens

UNCLE WARD Crabcake Factory Bayside: Sun., Aug. 3

FAGER’S ISLAND 410-524-5500 60th St., In The Bay

Fri., Aug. 1: DJ RobCee, Radio Hero & The Heat & The Cold Sweat Horns Sat., Aug. 2: DJ Cruz, Radio Hero & The Heat & The Cold Sweat Horns Sun., Aug. 3: DJ Mary Jane & Faded Image Mon., Aug. 4: DJ Wax & Decade 80 Tues., Aug. 5: DJ RobCee, Bryan Clark, DJ Groove & EDM Wed., Aug. 6: Latin Night Thurs., Aug. 7: High Voltage & DJ

THE DUNEHOUNDS Pickles Pub: Saturday, August 2

DJ WAX Fager’s Island: Mondays Pickles Pub: Tuesdays Fish Tales: Wednesdays Coins Pub: Thurs., Aug. 7

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Who’s Where When FISH TALES 410-289-0990 22nd St., & Bay

Sun., Aug. 3: Rymac & Friends Tues., Aug. 5: Opposite Directions Wednesdays: DJ Wax Thurs., Aug. 7: Joe Wood

FYAH Seacrets: Wednesday, August 6 (Ticket Event)

SCHIZOPHRENIC BOOGIEMEN Jolly Jellyfish Beach Club: Saturday, August 2 The Wedge: Tuesday, August 5

GREENE TURTLE WEST 410-213-1500 Route 611, West OC Sat., Aug. 2: TBA

HARBORSIDE 410-213-1846 South Harbor Rd., West End O.C. Fridays: DJ Billy T Sat., Aug. 2: Cecilia’s Fall & DJ Bigler Sun., Aug. 3: Oppostie Directions & Lost Figures Wednesdays: DJ Billy T Thursdays: Dust N Bones

JOLLY JELLYFISH BEACH CLUB 443-664-6147 98th Street Coastal Hwy., Plaza Condominium

PARK AVENUE Coins Pub: Saturday, August 2

ROGUE CITIZENS Crawl Street Tavern: Saturday, August 2 Coconuts Beach Bar: Monday, August 4

Fri., Aug. 1: Dust N Bones Sat., Aug. 2: Schizophrenic Boogiemen Sun., Aug. 3: On The Edge Mondays: First Class Tuesdays: Lost Figures Wednesdays: Joe Mama & Friends Thursdays: Beach Bandits

PICKLES PUB 410-289-4891 8th St. & Philadelphia Ave. Fridays: Beats By DeoGee Sat., Aug. 2: The Dunehounds Sundays: Beats By Styler Mondays: Karaoke w/ Wood Tuesdays: Beats By Wax Wednesdays: Beats By Madame Dutchess Thursdays: Beats By Connair

KEVIN POOLE & JOE MAMA Coconuts Beach Bar: Saturday, August 2

LOST FIGURES Harborside: Sunday, August 3 Jolly Jellyfish Beach Club: Tuesdays

PURPLE MOOSE SALOON 410-289-6953 Between Caroline & Talbot Sts. On The Boards

Fri., Aug. 1: Fox & Travers (2pm) & Party Fowl (10pm) Sat., Aug. 2: Bryan Scar (2pm) & Party Fowl (10pm) Sun., Aug. 3: Steve O’Boyle (2pm) Firekite (10pm) Wednesdays: Balkan Party w/ DJ Papi Thurs., Aug. 7: Social

SEACRETS 410-524-4900 49th St. & Coastal Hwy.

HIGH VOLTAGE Fagers Island: Thursday, August 7

SOCIAL Purple Moose: Thursday, August 7

RADIO HERO Fager’s Island: Friday & Saturday, August 1 & 2

OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS Coconuts Beach Bar: Friday, August 1 Harborside: Sunday, August 3 Fish Tales: Tuesday, August 5

Fri, Aug. 1: 3 DJs, Dear Zoe, The Event Horizon & Stealing Savanah Sat., Aug. 2: 3 DJs, Stealing Savanah, Tommi Boi, The Event Horizon & Kristen & The Noise Sun., Aug. 3: 2 DJs, Red Dirt Revolution & Lost In Paris Mon., Aug. 4: 2 DJs & Blake Haley Tues., Aug. 5: 2 DJs, John McNutt Duo & Steal The Sky Wed., Aug. 6: 3 DJs, Fyah (Ticket Event) & The Benjamins Thurs., Aug. 7: 2 DJs, Faith Noel & Kristen & The Noise

THE WEDGE 410-289-5121 806 S. Atlantic Ave. Sun., Aug. 3: Jason Lee Mon., Aug. 4: Lauren Glick Tues., Aug. 5: Schizophrenic Boogiemen Wed., Aug. 6: Kasey Briggs & Charlie Travers Thurs., August 7: Joe Esham

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY IN OC Jolly Roger Amusement Park’s annual Christmas in July event last Friday was a huge success, collecting more than 200 toys and raising about $2,500 for the Toys for Tots initiatives aimed at brightening the holidays for those in need. This year’s drive surpassed the previous year with organizers calling it one of the most successful ever. Pictured are members of the Jolly Roger team providing the donations after a welcome by Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, above.

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Marlin Fest, located in the Inlet parking lot and beach area, provides a beautiful venue to watch the boats participating in the White Marlin Open return to their ports after competing offshore.

Pictured are scenes from last year’s event.

White Marlin Open rolling into Ocean City

By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Aug. 1, 2025) The 52nd Annual White Marlin Open, dubbed the world’s largest billfishing tournament, returns to Ocean City Aug. 4-8.

Beginning Monday, anglers will head out to the fishing canyons in search of catch that could make them millionaires.

Tournament Director Sasha Motsko said excitement around this year’s tournament is ramping up, as more boats are expected to participate in 2025.

“Last year’s purse was $8.59 million with a $3.7 million dollar pay out for the 1st place white marlin,” she said ahead of next week’s event. “We expect around 400 boats for 2025, which would make for a larger purse than last year. We’ve seen several boats that have pre-registered that have never fished the White Marlin Open before, so that is a good sign.”

Building off the momentum of prior events, Motsko said this year’s tournament will feature added entries, including a new outboard division added entry and an expanded small boat division added entry. The 2025 White Mar-

lin Open will also livestream its award banquet, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9, from 4-6 p.m.

“Now, in addition to watching the weigh-ins through our Marlin Cam on www.whitemarlinopen.com, people can watch the winners receive their big checks and awards live,” Motsko said.

Weigh-ins will continue to be held at host Harbour Island. However, Motsko said spectators can also view the action at Marlin Fest, which will be held each day of the tournament at the inlet parking lot and beach from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Motsko also highlighted the tournament’s new partnership with Bespoken Spirits, which will be used in a specialty White Marlin Bourbon cocktail at this year’s Marlin Fest.

“Spectators can watch the boats make their way in from the ocean, watch the weigh-ins on the big screen, eat, drink and shop from the over 40 vendors set up,” she said of the festival.

“This venue has grown exponentially since its inception in 2020 and our hope is to continue to grow every year.”

This year’s tournament will kick off Monday, Aug. 4. As is tradition, thousands of people will arrive at the inlet in

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The two white marlin boated in last year’s 51st Annual White Marlin Open captured nearly two-thirds of the total prize money.

After six days of fishing – one added due to expected tropical activity that never arrived in earnest – the first-place white marlin, a 77.5-pounder caught by Raleigh, N.C. angler Ven Poole last Tuesday aboard the Waste Knot, earned $3,699,630. On Thursday, the Billfisher’s Noah McVicker of Ocean City caught a 76-pound white marlin that held on to win $1,797,119. The Billfisher, owned by the Duffie family of Duffie Boatworks in West Ocean City, is no stranger to fishing tourney success, winning the White Marlin Open in 2022 with a 77.5-pound worth $4.1 million. In 2011, the Billfisher won $1.1 million in The MidAtlantic with a 1,135pound blue marlin that set a new state record.

Together, the two qualifying white marlin claimed 65% of the total $8.5 million available in prize money to the 318 registered boats.

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the early morning hours to watch the vessels head out for the first day of fishing. The White Marlin Open rules state that each boat is allowed to fish up to three tournament days.

Since its inception, the White Marlin Open has awarded more than $113 million in prize money for billfish catches.

The tournament has grown since the first tournament, which attracted 57 boats and 150 anglers and paid out $20,000 in prize money. Last year, the White Marlin Open had 318 boats, more than 3,000 contestants and paid out more than $8 million in prize money.

Motsko added that the fish caught during the White Marlin Open will not go to waste, as the catch is donated yearly to the Maryland Food Bank.

“Not only is the White Marlin Open a huge economic driver for the Town of Ocean City, but also the second largest supplier of protein donations for the state of Maryland,” she said. “We have partnered with the Maryland Food Bank and Catch n Carry to provide pre portioned, vacuum sealed fish to local food pantries and to those statewide.”

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About 200 of the 318 registered boats in the 51st Annual White Marlin Open fished on the first day of the tournament last year. Thousands came to the Inlet as well as The Wedge restaurant overlooking the ocean to watch and cheer on the participating anglers and fishing vessels.

Annual tournament expects about 400 boats, big purse Continued from Page 79 year’s tourney seemed to be the big blue marlin brought to the scales. Tuesday was a historic day with two large blue marlin weighed in within an hour of each other.

First came the eventual winning blue marlin – a 897.5-pound beauty caught

by Horseheads, N.Y. resident Lance Blakemore aboard the Stone Cutter. On the same day, the Bobojo threatened the big blue just weighed in but fell short with Montress, Va. resident Hershel Martin catching a 789.5-pound blue marlin that won have won the division in some years. The real test to the Stone Cutter’s monster blue, however, came on Thursday when Millers Island angler Phil Key caught a 894-pound blue aboard the Moore Bills.

It was an exciting blue division in 2024 with the Stone Cutter winning $520,374, followed by the Moore Bills with $410,936 and the Bobojo claiming $112,704.

With the white marlin and blue marlin division featuring solid catches, much of the attention on the final days of the tournament on Friday (just 17 boats fished) and Saturday (62 boats) turned to the tuna division.

As for tuna, the Blue Runner out of Point Pleasant, N.J. maintained the first place spot with a 220.5-pounder caught Tuesday for a little more than a $1 million total. In second, Warden Pass from Cape May, N.J. won a little over $154,000 with a 193.5-pound bigeye caught Wednesday, while MJ’s, also out of Cape May, N.J., earned third place and a just over $147,000 with a nearly identical, 193.5 tuna brought in Thursday.

Two dolphins caught Tuesday also kept their spots on the leaderboard after the scales closed for good on Saturday.

The crew from Catch-23 out of Jupiter, Florida remained in first place and won $654,5494 with a 32.5-pounder, while Double Nickel from Solomons, Maryland won second place and $2,409 with their 31-pound catch.

While the penultimate day of the tourney brought no changes to the leaderboard, the sixth and final day on Saturday gave the competition its first and only wahoo, opening the category and securing some prize money for the American Lady out of Indian River, Del. The 70-pound fish, caught by Ian Horowitz from North Whales, Pa., earned a total $68,594 in prize money.

The 897.5-pound blue marlin caught by the Stone Cutter last year ranks among the top five biggest fish ever caught during the White Marlin Open. The fish was worth $520,000.

The top earning fish in last year’s White Marlin Open was a 77.5-pound white marlin caught by Ven Poole on board the Waste Knot. The beauty earned the team $3.69 million at the event banquet, above right.

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KIDS ART ACTIVITY Children made piggy bottle banks out of recycled plastic bottles at the Art League of Ocean City's free kids' crafts on July 26. The free art event is held every summer Saturday at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, 94th St. bayside, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and all are welcome. Pictured are, top, Caroline and Tessa Rush of Owings, Md.; Dylan Fox of Richmond, far left; and Kayla and Nolan Diepold of Bishopville.

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By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Aug. 1, 2025) What is the definition of a chef?

A chef is someone who cooks, but he or she is also an artist. Remember, the serving plate is a blank canvass and it is up to the cook to create their masterpiece.

Height creates drama but don’t underestimate the importance of color. An understanding of the sensory, scientific, and psychological impact of color can not only stimulate anticipation but also enhance presentation.

Food for thought - wild salmon is naturally pink due to the diet which includes astaxanthin, a reddish-orange compound in krill and shrimp. However, farm raised salmon, can acquire an unappealing grey color, and for this reason, the popular fish is sometimes dyed for a more appealing look.

Farmer’s markets are in full swing and the abundance of color is everywhere. It is a feast for one’s eye and a glorious setting indeed. Vibrant peppers, emeraldcolored greens, and ruby red tomatoes are just a sampling of this cornucopia of freshness.

However, the introduction of heat can

change this colorful setting in a matter of seconds. A little brushing up on food chemistry can do wonders for the beautification of food.

There are four basic pigments that are responsible for any given fruit or vegetable’s color. Understanding how these pigments react to the stress of cooking is key for color retention.

Chlorophyll is responsible for the bright green color in foods such as greens, asparagus, and broccoli. Yet, chlorophyll becomes unstable when applied to heat.

Shirly Corriher, who wrote Cookwise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Cooking, explains that when green veggies are heated, the chlorophyll loses its magnesium and is replaced with hydrogen from the vegetable’s natural acids. The longer the cooking process, the more the chlorophyl breaks down and the brightness of the green color becomes muted and dulled.

Anthocyanin produces the red rich and blues found in purple eggplant, berries, beets, red cabbage, and red onions. Certain precautions need to be exercised to maintain their inherent beauty. A touch of acid reinforces the spectrum of color whereas sugar can turn food into a grayish lavender color.

Boiling, steaming, and microwaving have no significant effect on the antho-

cyanin. On the other hand, baking, frying, and stir-frying can reduce the anthocyanin level by as much as forty-five percent.

Anthoxanthins are a type of flavonoid pigments that are found in plants that range in color from white, ivory, and pale yellow. Anthoxanthins are predominately found in white cauliflower, parsnips, white and yellow onions, and pale-green cabbage.

Like anthocyanins, the white toned vegetables are better preserved with an acidic environment. A splash of white wine, rice vinegar, or lemon juice helps prevent these types of vegetables from turning yellow after prolonged cooking.

The next time you host a special occasion, bring out the artistic side of yourself and explore the world of color. Summer veggie subs are a painting of gorgeous color and a garden of goodness.

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Pickled beets add beautification and acid. The thick sandwich needs acidity to cut the richness.

Adding sun dried tomato or basil pesto to garlic hummus is a delicious sauce. All of these items can be purchased premade which makes this step a breeze.

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A toasted veggie sub cut into small sections can feed several people. In addition, there is no set recipe which makes this dish a winner.

In closing, summer veggie subs are a stunning way to take advantage of the season of fresh produce. This stack of deliciousness is eye-catching and will steal the show every time. Enjoy!

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Taylor House Museum lawn to host annual peach fest

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2o25) Berlin’s annual Peach Festival is back this weekend for its 18th year with vendors, games, and sweet treats inspired by the fruit that was once an economic and cultural staple in the town.

Berlin’s Peach Festival, sponsored by the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum and held on the facility’s lawn, will kick off this Saturday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. and wrap up around 3 p.m. Town residents and visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious peach-centered dishes, listen to live music, stock up on locally grown peaches, and partake in engaging, community activities.

Taylor House President Melissa Reid said that the Peach Festival will feature free kids’ games that will be ongoing throughout the day. Included in the lineup is the attendee favorite cupcake walk, an activity similar to musical chairs, but where the winner receives a cupcake.

New to the fruit-themed event this year are enhanced yard games. Through a partnership between the Town of Berlin and Buckingham Elementary School, the educational facility is bringing blown-up versions of checkers, chess, and Connect Four. Cornhole will also be set up on the museum’s lawn.

Also available for the kids will be temporary water-activated peach tattoos.

Peach Festival staples like the amateur pie-baking contest are on the schedule, as is the annual pie-eating contest. Reid said that there are three categories for the eating competition: adult, older kids, and younger kids.

“We have little pies, almost like peach dumplings, and whoever eats it the fastest, they win a prize,” the museum president said.

Hot dogs and hamburgers will be for sale from the Germantown School. The proceeds from these purchases will directly benefit the Rosenwald school. The Purnell Cemetery Foundation will also be on-site as a vendor serving barbecue chicken. The Purnell Cemetery Foundation, Reid said, is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting an African American, local family cemetery.

Furthermore, the Taylor House will host a kids’ story time on Saturday. The museum will also be open, and Reid encourages festivalgoers to take a tour of the facility.

As per the event’s name, fresh peaches will be available for sale. Reid encourages attendees to buy some peaches, as each dollar spent at the festival “goes right back to supporting [the Taylor House] in telling the stories of

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Peach Festival will feature two live bands Berlin.”

According to Reid, this year’s event will feature the band The Berlin Airlift for the first time. Reid said that in years past, the Peach Festival’s music selection was exclusively George and Pat Bilenki of the local Bilenki Duo. This time around, however, the celebration will welcome stylings from another local group. Both the Bilenki Duo and The Berlin Airlift will play their tunes to entertain attendees.

The inclusion of the Berlin Airlift will add another layer of town heritage to the day, Reid said. The director noted that the music group’s name is inspired by a music festival, to be called Berlin Airlift, that was to take place around 1970 near Stephen Decatur High School. The event’s lineup included headliners like The Allman Brothers Band. Worcester County officials ultimately canceled the multiple-day festival to prevent excessive crowding in the area, but it did take place in Washington, D.C. Adding the local music group, The Berlin Airlift, inspired by another piece of Berlin’s history, will enhance the Peach Festival’s commitment to the town’s culture and heritage.

Also on the entertainment lineup is local magician Magic Jack, who will be conducting a live performance.

Saturday’s festival was started as an annual event 18 years ago to honor the town’s peachy history. From around the

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Hundreds of peaches are sold during the annual event held on the lawn of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum.

1890s until the 1940s, the Berlin-based Harrison Orchards was the “largest mail order fruit orchard in the entire world,” Reid said, and dominated the United States’ peach market.

Seasonally dependent, the farm, which also produced fruits other than peaches, created between 250 and 500 jobs in and around Berlin. While the fruit nursery no longer exists, Harrison’s home, Windy Brow, also called the Orlando Harrison House, still stands near Berlin’s railroad tracks.

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“It looked like it was probably other orchard owners and other people involved in the fruit festival, and that’s where [Taylor] got the idea to start the Peach Festival,” Reid said.

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“Berlin now is known for a lot of festivals, which is wonderful, but the Peach Festival was the first one,” Reid noted.

“We are so pleased that it keeps going.”

The Peach Festival will start at 10 a.m. this Saturday in front of the Calvin B. Taylor House. To manage the crowds and in-town parking, a shuttle sponsored by Ocean Downs Casino will transport visitors from Berlin Intermediate School and drop them off directly in front of the Taylor House’s lawn.

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SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED The Crew of the OC Marlin Club recently honored the recipients of their 2025 scholarships with a celebration breakfast and award ceremony. Pictured, standing from left, are Mara Minkey, Madison McGinnis, Brooke Berquist, Walker Hastings, Graham Geiser, James Haley, Allen Zhang, Ethan Quick, Sarah Nottingham and Eli Scott; and, seated, Keyonnie Planter, Abigail Gaskill, Zoey Tinker, Chloe Kohut and Sidney Tingle. Recipients not pictured include Ksenia Drakos, Ethan Gladwin, Clay McCabe, Lucas Nicastro, Josephine Palmer and Emma Zajdel.

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With busy beaches come busy days for our lifeguards, officially known as Surf Rescue Technicians (SRTs). While many might assume their most important tools are their speed, whistle, or rescue buoy and those are certainly essential. There’s one skill that truly stands above the rest when it comes to keeping you and your loved ones safe, the “scan”.

The SRTs constantly perform 360degree surveillance (scans) of the water and the beach. Although SRTs cannot watch every single person for every single second, they are trained to watch over the beach patrons on their beach in an effective and efficient way that allows them to see any potential problems before they manifest themselves. These threats include rip currents, potential water rescues, wildlife, onshore medical emergen-

cies, lost and found children and dangerous ordinance infractions (holes, umbrellas, ball playing and alcohol).

During Surf Rescue Academy, SRTs are trained on how to have a good scan and to identify non-swimmers before they even enter the water. For example, beach patrons who are facing shore or heading towards shore are watched more closely (a person in trouble always seems to manage to be facing the beach rather than looking toward the horizon). An SRT may ask, "Are they having any trouble coming back to the beach? Are they becoming tired and making no progress?" SRTs use a combination of the information they have about the water they guard and the information they gather from the behavior of the people they watch to keep everyone safe.

SRTs are responsible for the entire area around their guard stand including all water and beach area from the stand to their north to the stand to their south, including the beach and dune area behind them.

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ON GUARD tention is an active process and assures that every person is being watched by at least two SRTS at all times. Your SRT has both a primary scan which is the water and shoreline (180 degrees) between stands as well as a secondary scan which is the beach between stands and the area at the back of the beach (Also important but less critical).

This scan is the SRT’s main proactive tool that enables them to do their job effectively and is one of the most critical skills a guard can develop to help keep everyone safe. Contrary to what many believe, the SRTs are not waiting for someone to yell or wave for help but rather are watching for the tell-tale signs of someone who needs assistance, often before that person even realizes it.

To ensure that each SRT is performing a constant scan, they are required to stand when a Beach Patrol vehicle passes behind (including OCBP ATVs) them showing that they are alert to all 360 degrees of their area of responsibility. You may also notice that the SRT will stand if someone approaches to begin a conversation that lasts more than a quick question like what time is it or what street am I on (most common two questions). The SRT will also keep any conversation to no more than a few minutes.

By maintaining an alert scan, the

SRT will be able to warn people away from potential danger (such as a rip current) before the person becomes a victim in need of a rescue and can follow-up by educating the same patrons about the safest places to swim on their beach. This is one of the main benefits of swimming on a guarded beach. This is also why we ask people to obey all the ordinances so that the SRT is not required to leave the stand to enforce something that the person was already aware of.

This kind of situational awareness is a core skill that our SRTs develop— and it often gives them a professional edge long after summer ends. In fact, many law enforcement and public safety agencies actively seek out former Beach Patrol members because of this unique training and experience. If you're interested in building these skills and making a real impact, consider registering for one of our upcoming August try-outs for positions on the Summer 2026 Patrol.

Visit JoinBeachPatrol.com. Until then, help our SRTs keep the beach safe by following ordinances, staying alert, and always remembering: “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand.”

To find out more information about the “lifeguard” scan, please visit the Discovery Network’s short story at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= aarebbRFZo0.

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ome random thoughts on life around home of late: • Carson was in the office waiting to go to work at Jolly Roger one recent morning.

Pam brought down the hall a carbon monoxide detector she was replacing in the office. As we worked on getting the battery in right, we kept hearing a beeping sound, one that resembled a carbon monoxide alarm. We wondered if it was picking up another detector somewhere and whether there was something hardwired.

As we walked around the office chasing the obnoxiously random beep, we followed the sound to the conference room where we found a giggling Carson, who was using his iPad to create the sound.

• Summer brings all sorts of disruptions to daily schedules. At first, it’s a welcome change from the daily school routine. In some ways, life slows down a bit in the summer at home, while it’s rocking at work due to the summer season in a tourist destination.

One thing I do really like about summer is the mornings are not as rushed.

There’s no concentration on wake-up times and getting to school on time. For both my boys, Beckett, 17, and Carson, 15, there are work considerations, but there’s no morning bell to beat to school and all that goes along with it.

A new wrinkle this summer has been the loss of sleep at night, however. Pam is of the mind set she can’t go to bed until Beckett gets home safely. It’s usually waiting on him to get home from work but one night this week it was watching the meteor shower on Assateague that kept him out late. While I slept, Pam was in bed waiting for him to get home before she fell asleep.

One night recently Pam was exhausted, so I offered to do her new summer job of waiting up for Beckett to get

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home. I sent her off to bed while I watched sports. Within minutes, I was asleep on the couch. Evidently, Beckett walked right by me to tell his mom he was home around midnight. When I heard them talking, I walked into the bedroom. I am guessing she rolled her eyes when I said, “okay everything is good now right? I can go to bed.”

I was not fooling her one bit.

• Not a day goes by without a college mailer arriving, providing a daily reminder of the huge decision looming for Beckett and all of us for that matter.

I admire the marketing tactics used by the colleges, especially the individualized messaging to the prospective student. One mailer from a university halfway across the country actually said, “come see how similar Berlin, Md. is to our small college town. We are also among the ‘coolest,” referring to Berlin’s being named one of the country’s coolest small town years ago.

With summer in full swing, college is not on Beckett’s mind. Whenever he does come down from his living his best life, there will be a stack of college materials to sort through. Right or wrong, I did put the University of Hawaii’s incredible mailer on the bottom of the pile.

• We spent a lot of time on the beach last weekend due to long-time friends visiting from all around the country. We learned Carson has now become quite the beach napper, enjoying at least two siestas under an umbrella on one day and another two-hour slumber on another day.

When he was not sleeping, Carson went undefeated in Scrabble, defeating two long-time friends in easy fashion, while also taking two naps. At 15 years old, we have learned Carson is a beach napper. That’s a good thing.

Scrabble has been the game of the summer at home. Pam, Carson and me typically play a game every night before he turns in. The game lines up perfectly with Carson’s strengths. He’s smart and

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It’s become such an obsession for us we now pack it for the beach or pool. It could be said it’s his summer school work.

• I suppose it’s part of growing up, but there has been talks with our Beckett about the importance of checking in.

Modern technology lets us know where the guy is, but we also want to know what he’s up to at times during the day.

For instance, most days Beckett goes to beach before work. Sometimes he comes home and showers. Other times, he grabs a shower somewhere or just goes in after an ocean dip. This is summer. I lived this way as well during my teen and college summers. These are great memories and what the beach lifestyle is all about.

Ignoring us and not thinking to give us updates are not okay. A recent conversation went something like this: Beckett: Can’t you see where I am?

Me: Yes but we would still like to hear from you throughout the day. I haven’t seen you all day.

Beckett: I will see you when I get home from work tonight.

Me: If I am wake, maybe. Either way, just give us a text and let us know what’s going on and all is good.

Beckett: No news is good news.

Me: Not for us. Don’t make it a bigger deal than it is.

The conversation then took some odd turns about not trusting him and thinking the worse. These talks just go around and around often drive me crazy, so I just had to end it with some things you might not like, but you have to get over it. Enoy the rest of the summer.

(The writer is the executive editor of OC Today-Dispatch. He and his wife, Pamela, are proud parents of two boys. This weekly column examines their transition into parenthood and all that goes along with it. E-mail any thoughts to editor@octodaydispatch.com.)

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GOLD’s annual effort begins to collect supplies (Aug. 1, 2025) Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is currently seeking donations to help the community with back-to-school shopping.

GOLD has been running its School Supplies for Students program since 1997, providing backpacks filled with grade-appropriate supplies to Worcester County students in need.

Each year, GOLD receives 300plus student school supply requests from the caseworkers employed with their 14 partnering agencies who work directly with families in need in Worcester County.

GOLD believes every child deserves to fit in with their peers by starting the school year prepared to succeed, regardless of their family’s financial situation. GOLD encourages the community to help by shopping for a student or donating. Even a small donation can go a long way in helping them reach their goal of providing every child with the supplies they need.

If you’re interested in shopping for a student, donating, or learning more about the program, visit GOLD’s website, https://worcestergold.org/schoolsupplies-students/. Shoppers must sign up by Aug. 12 and supply donations should be delivered to the GOLD office (201 River Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863) by Aug. 22.

GOLD is a nonprofit organization improving the quality of life for Worcester County residents living in low-income circumstances by providing emergency financial assistance and items to meet basic needs.

Founded in 1997, GOLD is committed to helping individuals and families facing financial crises relieve stress and achieve self-sufficiency.

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By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (Aug. 1, 2025) Believe it or not leashes were not always a part of surfboard and body board equipment.

In a recent column/article we spoke of swimming in the ocean. Before leashes, swimming was even more of a factor. This is not to say that it isn’t paramount these days, because leashes are not always a guarantee that the wave rider won’t lose his or her board.

In other words, don’t allow a leash to be a substitute for swimming and “getting around” unassisted in the ocean.

Initially leashes were not met favorably by experienced surfers. Those that preferred riding heavy longer boards probably wouldn’t want the board attached to them anyway, especially in a heavy wipeout. But as boards started to become shorter and lighter in the late 1960’s leashes began to be looked at in a better way even though terms such as “kook cords” were rampant. “Leashes are for dogs”

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The purists figured that swimming was part of the price paid for wiping out, as much a part of surfing as paddling out and riding a wave. Some surfers still feel that way.

These days leashes have come a long way from leather ankle cinches and bungee cords to velcro ankle attachments and urethane cords.

Many innovations were made along the way with a lot of them attributed to Bob Neely of XM Surf More. Unfortunately, Bob passed away some years ago but his legacy lives on with the company still a leader in surf leashes and accessories.

Leashes have certainly become a mainstay of surf equipment, almost being taken for granted. Still it can’t be emphasized enough that leashes are by no means a substitute for one’s own ability in the water. Yes, they are a convenience and safety item and come in quite handy, especially in bigger waves and cold water/air conditions.

Surfing is a relatively safe, healthy activity. Do your best to keep it that way.

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‘SURF INTO INTEGRITY’ CAMP The Ocean City Surf Club recently held its two-day “Surf Into Integrity” Summer Camp. Pictured are the students, surf instructors, volunteers and teachers who participated in the camp. The children had an amazing experience learning to surf and enjoying the beach.

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OTT SERVES AS GUEST SPEAKER The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean City-Ocean Pines recently hosted Realtor Marlene Ott as its guest speaker. A 39-year Realtor, Ott has gleaned lots of historical information about her beloved Ocean Pines and even knows where the bodies are buried in the 3,600 acres of Ocean Pines as there are two cemeteries within Ocean Pines. Ott answered many questions asked by Kiwanis members after her impressive presentation.

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STATT CAMP During a summer STATT camp tour at Worcester Technical High School July 16, student Tyrell Topping (13) plays the song that he created in digital audio production, “What If We Made It,” for Commissioner Eric Fiori. Those pictured include Topping (seated), and Worcester County Workforce Development Specialist Nancy Schwendeman, Board of Education members Donald Smack, Sr. and Elena McComas and Fiori.

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CLUB HOSTS DIAKONIA The Ocean Pines Anglers Club recently hosted Susan Blaney, community C=coordinator for Diakonia homeless shelter in Ocean City. She is reaching out to the fishing community for volunteers that could provide some of their time to assist the shelter in processing fish donated by the various fishing tournaments. Anyone interested in helping out can contact Susan at 443-953-5039 or SBlaney@diakoniaoc.org for more information. Blaney is pictured with Anglers Club meeting coordinator Jim Spicknall.

RESIDENT REMEMBERED One of Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City’s outstanding members unfortunately passed away earlier this year. Two of Pat Winkemayer's close friends, who were also Kiwanis members at one time, organized putting a bench in Pat's name at the south gate pond near the Veteran's Memorial. Pictured are Kiwanis members and friends who went to the bench on July 23 to honor Pat, share remembrances and say goodbye. Her favorite daisy flowers were set on the bench which has a plaque stating, "In Memory of a Fellow Friend & Kiwanian, Pat Winkelmayer, An Elegant, Strong Caring Lady.”

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Trent Spicer-Davis

Company adds an advisor SVN | Miller Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce the addition of Trent Spicer-Davis as an Associate Advisor, who has joined The Hanna Team, to its growing team of licensed real estate professionals.

He graduated from Salisbury University with a B.S. in Management and a Minor in Accounting. During his senior year at SU, he completed an internship with SVN | Miller’s Property Management Division, where he gained valuable exposure to the operational side of commercial property

management.

His dedication, enthusiasm, and attention to detail made a lasting impression on the team, so much so, that Wesley Cox of The Hanna Team extended an invitation to Trent to join the #1 producing commercial real estate team on the Eastern Shore.

Spicer-Davis later earned his Maryland real estate license and officially joined the company as a licensed Advisor with The Hanna Team working under the guidance and mentorship of Senior Advisor Wesley Cox. “We’re excited to welcome Trent to the team as he looks forward to helping clients navigate their real estate journeys, whether buying, selling, or leasing commercial real estate,” Cox said. “He’s a smart, motivated young professional who brings fresh energy and strong potential. His addition enhances our capacity to serve more clients at a higher level and reflects our continued commitment to strategic growth.”

Hospital system honored (Aug. 1, 2025) U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional the 6th Best Hospital in Maryland and a 2025-2026 High Performing hospital for 8 challenging and elective health conditions; the

highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is among only 13% of hospitals evaluated across the nation to earn a numerical rating within a state or medical specialty.

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional was recognized as high performing in the clinical fields of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); Colon Cancer Surgery; Treatment of Heart Attack, Heart Bypass Surgery; Pacemaker Implementation; Lung Cancer Surgery and Treatment of Pneumonia.

Additionally, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional was recognized as a BEST Regional Hospital on the Eastern Shore and a BEST Regional Hospital for Community Access.

“For most Americans, health care decisions are made close to home.

The Best Regional Hospitals rankings underscore the difference high-performing local medical centers make,” said Ben Harder, Chief of Health Analysis and Managing Editor at U.S. News.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Continued from Page 98 22 procedure and condition areas evaluated.

The BEST community access recognition identifies the Salisbury hospital as achieving excellence in caring for patients in historically underserved communities while maintaining high quality care.

The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions and elective procedures. The recognition by U.S. News acknowledges the care provided at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is significantly better than the national average, as measured by factors such as patient outcomes.

TidalHealth Nanticoke and Atlantic General Hospital were both ranked on average and performing as expected with peer United States hospitals in specialties performed at the Seaford, Delaware and Berlin hospitals “Organizationally, it is great to again be honored among the best with our peer hospitals in America,” said Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA,

FACHE, President/CEO of TidalHealth.

"This recognition is an acknowledgement of how hard everyone in our health system continues to work, including our medical staff, nursing team, volunteers and Board, to maintain the best possible environment for our patients. It is gratifying to know these team efforts are being recognized again nationally by U.S. News, and for our Maryland hospital to be ranked among the top six best of the more than 40 hospitals in the state.”

Firm receives a ‘best’ nod Becker Morgan Group has been honored with the prestigious Best Architecture Firm 2025 Award in Wicomico County, Maryland, as voted by readers of Coastal Style Magazine.

For over four decades, Becker Morgan Group has established itself as a leader in innovative architecture, building a reputation for exceptional client service and thoughtful designs.

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Local housing affordability stats mirror state Income, housing cost gap widens in Worcester; senior population reaches 28% (Aug. 1, 2025) The 2025 State Housing Needs Assessment released this week by the Department of Housing and Community Development, shows that Worcester County’s housing affordability and availability gap generally mirrors the state average.

The survey, done in concert with the National Center for Smart Growth at the University of Maryland College Park, found that elderly and low-income households here and elsewhere continue to struggle to find housing that fits their budgets.

Department Secretary Jake Day said key findings of the study include: Housing production has not notably increased since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic; the state will need approximately 590,186 new units to accommodate projected household growth through 2045.

Chronic underproduction exacer-

bates the mismatch of supply and demand, resulting in high housing affordability problems.

Homeownership is increasingly out of reach for Marylanders, with only 49% of moderate income households able to afford the median home in 2022, down from 75% in 2000.

Maryland’s older adult population is increasing, with older adults aged 65-plus projected to make up 21% of the total state population by 2040.

Maryland currently lacks sufficient housing options, including notably age-restricted affordable housing, to meet the needs of its aging population.

One of the critical measures employed by the study is the “cost burden” many homeowners endure.

Generally, households spending more than 30% of their gross income on housing costs are considered costburdened.

Those spending over 50% are considered severely cost-burdened. This burden can limit a household’s ability to afford other necessities like food, transportation, and healthcare, and

can increase vulnerability to financial hardship.

The study analyzes Maryland’s regulatory landscape, recent trends in housing production, and zoning capacity related to the state’s projected housing growth through 2045. Per this study’s findings, Maryland needs more than 590,000 new housing units to accommodate projected growth, which cannot be supported by the current pace of construction.

In Worcester County, the study found that about 12% of homeowners (951 owners) are “cost burdened” or are spending a disproportionate amount on housing. The state average is 12%. Renters fare somewhat better than the state average, in that 47% (678) of Worcester’s renter population is cost burdened as compared to 55% in the state overall.

In 2022, the most recent analysis of housing cost versus income, the survey found that the average home cost in Worcester was $404,400, the median household income was $76,689, but the income needed to bring the ratio of cost to income

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The only county with a higher percentage of seniors was Talbot, where 30% of its citizens fall into that category.

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Reform bill ups state, local tax deductions

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Aug. 1, 2025) The National Association of REALTORS® Consumer Guide series recently released info on State and Local Tax (SALT) deductions: When filing your federal income tax return, you have a choice: Use the standard deduction or itemize your deductible expenses.

When your deductible expenses exceed the standard deduction, it reduces your taxable income—which means less of your hard-earned income goes to Uncle Sam. Most taxpayers today use the standard deduction.

For 2025 tax returns, the deduction is $15,750 for single filers, $31,500 for married couples filing jointly, and $23,625 for heads of household. But as a result of the tax reform bill signed into law July 4, 2025, more current and prospective homeowners are likely to itemize deductible expenses in the coming years to reduce their tax liability. That’s because the legislation temporarily quadruples the amount of money you can deduct for the SALT— including property taxes you’ve paid.

Beginning with the 2025 tax year, you can claim up to $40,000 in SALT deductions, quadruple the $10,000 maximum in effect from 2018 through 2024. The deduction increases slightly each year through 2029, then reverts to $10,000 unless

Congress acts to preserve the increase. (There’s a phasedown for those with modified adjusted gross income over $500,000.) The new law also preserves mortgage interest deductibility at the level set in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017.

Why is deductibility of mortgage interest and SALT important? The ability to deduct mortgage interest and state and local taxes from your federal return has been a key benefit of homeownership for more than 100 years. The TCJA limited the SALT deduction to $10,000 while nearly doubling the standard deduction, driving more taxpayers to use the standard deduction. According to the Tax Policy Institute, in 2017, 31% of individual income tax returns included itemized deductions. That number dropped to 9% in 2020.

Because they pay property taxes, homeowners—especially those in

higher-tax states—were disproportionately hurt by the $10,000 limit.

That’s why the National Association of REALTORS® vigorously advocated for an increase in SALT deductibility. NAR supports policies that make homeownership more accessible and affordable.

Deductions are itemized on IRS Form 1040 Schedule A. In addition to SALT, the most common deductible expenses are: Mortgage interest; Contributions to qualified charitable organizations; and, Medical and dental expenses over a certain percentage of your adjusted gross income The new tax law also restores deductibility of private mortgage insurance premiums. This insurance is generally required for borrowers who have less than 20% equity in their home.

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Md. hotels donate $6.2M, volunteer 164K hours in ’24

By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Aug. 1, 2025) Maryland hotels, including those in Ocean City, are being recognized for their contributions to the community.

In July, the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association (MHLA), in partnership with Oxford Economics, released statewide and regional data, showing Maryland hotels donated $6.2 million and volunteered more than 164,000 hours to community causes last year.

Philanthropic activities included fundraisers, food drives, blood drives and beach cleanups.

“Beyond providing hospitality, Maryland’s hotels play an integral role in supporting and uplifting the communities around them – as this data clearly shows,” said Amy Rohrer, president and CEO of the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association. “Whether it's donating meals, raising funds, or volunteering time, our industry shows up with heart. These contributions are not one-time acts—they’re a reflection of our values, our workforce, and our commitment to the people and places we serve across the state.”

In Ocean City, beach cleanups, like the ones held at Hyatt Place, were also highlighted in the report.

The hotel’s sales director, Angelique Litherland, said employees participate in an adopt-a-beach program in front of the hotel on the first Friday of each month, from May to October.

“Our employees proudly wear Hyatt’s ‘World of Care’ T-shirts created by Rags of Honor,” she added.

“Rags of Honor is a non-profit organization, 100% operated by homeless and unemployed veterans. The proceeds go directly to employ the veterans producing the garments.”

Susan Jones, executive director for the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, also recognized the contributions of the local hotel industry.

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OC Today-Dispatch NOTICE OF FY 2026 ADOPTED EXPENSE BUDGETS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY

The Worcester County Commissioners adopted the expense budgets for the General Fund on June 3, 2025 and Enterprise Funds on June 17, 2025, all of which became effective as of July 1, 2025.

WATER & WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND Personnel Services $7,417,897 Supplies & Materials 2,184,177 Maintenance & Services 8,241,816 Other Charges 323,650 Capital Equipment 3,563,184 TOTAL APPROVED EXPENSES $ 21,730,724 Charges for Services Interest & Penalties Operating Grants Miscellaneous Transfers In (Out) TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND Personnel Services Supplies & Materials Maintenance & Services Other Charges Debt Service Capital Equipment & Leases TOTAL APPROVED EXPENSES Tipping Fees Licenses & Permits Interest & Penalties Other Revenue Transfers In (Out) TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES

$ 18,752,099 225,500 631,500 833,814 1,287,811 $ 21,730,724

$1,790,950 501,774 1,263,500 490,170

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1,341,206 5,387,600 $4,820,000 4,500 651,500

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(88,400) 5,387,600

GENERAL FUND Board of Education: Operating Expenses Other Post Employment Benefits paid on behalf Debt Payments to be paid on behalf Boat Landings Circuit Court Commission on Aging County Administration Debt Service (less Education Debt) Development Review & Permitting Economic Development Elections Emergency Services Environmental Programs Extension Office Fire Marshal Grants to Towns Health Department Homeowner Convenience Centers Human Resources Information Technology Interfund Jail Library Maintenance Division Mosquito Control Division Natural Resources Orphan's Court Other General Government Other General Government: (State Dept. of Assessment Operating exp) Parks Public Works Administration Recreation Recreation & Culture Recycling Roads Division Sheriff Social Service Groups State’s Attorney Taxes Shared with Towns Tourism Treasurer Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Wor-Wic Community College: Operating Expenses TOTAL APPROVED EXPENSES Property Taxes Income Taxes Other Local Taxes State Shared Federal & State Grants Licenses & Permits Charges for Services Fines & Forfeits Interest on Investments Misc/Sale of Assets/& Other Transfers In – Local Impact Grant Funds/Other Transfers In – Prior Year Surplus TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES

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Hyatt Place employees in Ocean City are pictured at a recent adopt-a-beach cleanup, held monthly in front of the hotel.

Ocean City hotels recognized Continued from Page 101 said. “When businesses encourage their teams to go the extra mile, it keeps guests coming back; and it’s awesome for morale, fun and meaningful team-building along the way.”

Data gathered in the state report also shows that Maryland hotels provided $1.9 billion in salaries in wages last year and generated $10.6 billion in hotel guest spending. Oxford Economics worked with MHLA to provide third-party credentialing of the data.

“This initiative provides a crucial

platform to demonstrate the far-reaching impact of Maryland’s hotel and lodging industry,” said Linda Westgate, chair of the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association. “From Ocean City to the mountains of Western Maryland, hotels are not only welcoming travelers; they’re supporting thousands of jobs, driving local investment, and enriching our communities.

“With this new data, we can more clearly communicate the essential role our industry plays in Maryland’s economy and quality of life.”

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The City Council on Tuesday agreed to accept Fire Marshal Josh Bunting’s resignation, as well as a recommendation to name Sexauer as the new department leader.

During an oath of office ceremony this week, Sexauer vowed to continue the work he started at the fire marshal’s office under Bunting’s leadership.

“I appreciate everybody’s support over the years and look forward to continuing on the mission that Josh and I set forth,” he said.

Bunting, who has headed the city fire marshal’s office since 2020, was selected to serve as the acting fire chief in April, when the previous chief, Richie Bowers, announced his immediate retirement from the fire department. At the same time, Sexauer was announced as the city’s acting fire marshal.

However, Bunting told City Council members this week he was tendering his resignation as fire marshal.

He said stepping down will give him more time to focus on his duties as acting fire chief.

“Over the last several months, obviously running the fire department as the chief deserves my undivided attention, and there is no one better ... to take the place of the fire marshal as Joe Sexauer,” he said. “He and I have worked in the fire marshal’s office for decades now and there is nobody better to take it.”

With support from Bunting, and the endorsement of the city’s fire prevention commission, the council voted unanimously to accept Bunting’s resignation and appoint Sexauer to the fire marshal post.

Mayor Rick Meehan said Sexauer was an “excellent choice” as a replacement.

“You are very prepared,” he told Sexauer, “and we’re all honored to have you serve as the fire marshal.”

A West Ocean City native, Sexauer began his career in fire service as a cadet before becoming an active firefighter at the age of 18. He has served as lieutenant, vice president, and now a life member of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company.

Sexauer joined the fire marshal’s office in 2003 as a fire inspector and rose through the ranks. He became deputy fire marshal in 2006 and completed the FBI Hazardous Devices School in 2009 to become a certified bomb technician. In 2020, he was promoted to battalion chief.

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Chris Shaffer, deputy fire chief, was recognized this week by the Ocean City Council for 38 years of service. The outgoing chief is taking on a new role with Worcester County.

Staff changes for OC fire team As fire marshal, Sexauer will oversee the department’s fire prevention programs, code enforcement, fire investigations, and public education initiatives.

“Joe has shown unwavering dedication to the mission of our department,” Bunting said in a news release following this week’s oath of office.

“His knowledge, professionalism, and commitment to ensuring both prevention and protection make him the ideal choice to lead the Office of the Fire Marshal. We’re confident his leadership will continue to enhance the safety of our community.”

The Ocean City Council this week also recognized Chris Shaffer, the city’s outgoing deputy fire chief. Concluding a 38-year career with the Ocean City Fire Department, Shaffer will now serve as emergency services director for Worcester County.

“Chris has been the backbone of the fire/ems division over his tenure as a firefighter-paramedic and for most of his career as a supervisor,” Bunting told the council this week.

“His dedication to the Ocean City EMS program and our clinicians has been the driver behind Ocean City being the gold standard of care. His ability to build relationships locally in the region is second to none.”

As part of Tuesday’s retirement recognition, officials also presented Shaffer with a proclamation and key to the city. For his part, Shaffer recognized his family, as well as his colleagues at the Ocean City Fire Department.

“Serving this community has been one of the greatest privileges of my life …,” he said. “Though I’m hanging up my helmet in the fire service, it will always be in my heart.”

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By Steve Green In a resort fueled largely by special events in the shoulder seasons, it should come as welcome news the Odachowski family has stepped in to essentially keep bike week alive in Ocean City.

For a couple months earlier this year, due to the legal and financial troubles surrounding the former Bikefest event promoter, it was uncertain what would happen in Ocean City the week of Sept. 10-14. With the spring commitment and support of the Ocean City Mayor and Council and this week’s liquor license approval, the OC Rock and Ride event is moving forward. This year’s event will look much like the former Bikefest event in its first year with changes likely coming in future years with more time on planning. Live entertainment has also been booked with headline acts Queensrÿche, Slaughter and Quiet Riot announced.

Bike week is a proven event with a serious economic impact for Ocean City and the region. Most in the hospitality industry speak highly of the biker community and the economic punch delivered even when the weather does not cooperate. It’s difficult to imagine the mid-September weekend in Ocean City without it. With the Odachowskies stepping up, the resort area doesn’t have to worry about that donut on its special events calendar. *** Another week and we have another wind farm story. This time, it’s about Ocean City and Worcester County jointly filing a petition for judicial review in Worcester County Circuit Court alleging the Maryland Department of Environment was mistaken when it issued an air quality permit to US Wind.

The jurisdictions have previously challenged the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s permitting process as well.

For many years, Ocean City officials have pledged they will do whatever it takes to stop the offshore wind farm project from moving forward. Worcester County has offered similar talk backed by funding. So far, state and fed officials as well as developer US Wind maintain all was handled appropriately on their ends. Time will tell, but the plan to draw out the process and increase the costs of all parties involved is playing out as stated. *** After spending quite a bit of time on the beach last weekend with visiting friends, it’s clear over the off-season Ocean City needs to develop an enforcement model for the canopy and tent changes approved by ordinance in the spring.

I spent three days on the beach on 53rd Street, and the biggest problem I noticed from Friday-Sunday of last weekend was the expansive canopy with the anchors (or sandbags) extending six to eight feet away from the shaded area. There were also multiple enclosed tents on the beach and canopies with sides. Also, there was space deliberately reserved by ghost canopies and chairs near the ocean. Everything the ordinance intends to stop was happening just like any other year.

Enforcement is not an easy matter for Ocean City. It’s 10 miles of beach and thousands of shade protectors of all sorts of different styles dot the beach. Maybe it’s me but I don’t think enforcement should all be on the beach patrol. It may not be appropriate for the police department to get involved.

It could be a matter for the code enforcement team within the Department of Planning and Community Development. It needs to be someone’s responsibility, but it’s going to be a challenging situation because it will involve being stern with visitors who are here spending their income in an area depending on their decisions to vacation here.

I support the city’s direction, but it’s clear at this point in the summer the volume of offenders is simply too much for Ocean City to tackle with any efficiency. It’s a situation that is now on South Bethany’s radar, so the resort is not alone. It’s a case of understanding there’s a problem but how to go about addressing it realistically. *** It’s a massive document full of a lot of data but the state Department of Housing and Community Development’s Housing Needs Assessment for this year contains some interesting facts about Worcester County.

Notably, the report finds there are 23,328 individuals aged 55-plus residing in Worcester County, representing 44% of the population (second only to Talbot in Maryland with 45%). When the population of 65-plus is considered, Worcester comes in at 28% (second again only to Talbot’s 30%). It’s clear the shore’s senior population is continuing to grow with Talbot, Worcester and Kent counties at the top of all the key categories in the state, followed

by Garrett County on the western shore.

It’s not surprising to see the senior population is growing in the county, but it was revealing to see the study maintain Worcester County had the second lowest mean earnings for adult households 65 and over. According to the study, prepared by the National Center for Smart Growth, Worcester’s mean household income for that demographic was $59,885 (Cecil had the lowest at $59,689, while the state average was $91,143 for that age group).

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Water, wastewater projects at Glen Riddle near finish

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2025) Long-awaited upgrades to Worcester County’s water and wastewater treatment facility at Riddle Farm are scheduled for completion by Thanksgiving.

The project was scheduled to be done in December. But after a progress meeting with public works last week, the contractor says work will wrap up in mid-November, pending delays with a new electrical membrane control systems – what Worcester County Public Works Director Dallas Baker called “the heart and brains” of the plant.

Riddle Farm’s water plant and water tower went offline in 2019 after problems were discovered with the efficiency of its flow: a new filtration membrane wasn’t working as it should have. It led to the shutdown of the water plant.

The key issue, according to Baker,

was the water filtration process. It involves pushing water through a membrane to remove iron. But over time, that iron builds up, and it has to be backwashed into the wastewater plant. This requires reversing the flow of water to flush the iron sediment.

But the backwash ended up clogging the filtration membrane. It meant the plant couldn’t treat as much water as it was supposed to.

This was the part of the plant that failed and had to be turned “off” in the last few years, Baker said.

One plant upgrade included in this project, Baker noted, will now separate that iron backwash to a different physical location. The iron will be sent to a holding lagoon, and the remaining effluent gets sprayed onto the Glen Riddle golf course.

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Baker said the problems on the water side led to problems on the sewerage side: the plant’s capacity for treating wastewater was greatly reduced. It meant there was now more wastewater coming in than its systems could treat, and the plant soon became overloaded.

To keep up, the excess and untreated sewer sludge had to be pumped into trucks and hauled to processing facilities in Ocean Pines and West Ocean City. This ended up costing Worcester County’s enterprise funds – the financial backbone of the county’s 11 water and sewer districts – hundreds of thousands of dollars a year.

“It’s not an economic question,” Baker noted. “We either haul this off, or it rolls down the street.”

Wastewater plants are not revenue generators. Financially, they’re designed to be self-sustaining, and cover their own operational and capital costs, paid for by user fees.

For now, one of two processing tanks in the wastewater plant has been shut down temporarily, as crews

complete an upgrade that will support the new filtration membrane. A short-term, standalone treatment unit has been brought to the plant to make up for the one that’s offline.

Since last month, about $1.3 million out of a budgeted $3.6 million had been spent on labor and materials for the project, according to a June 12 internal county memo.

Baker says they know the new membranes at Riddle Farm will work better than the old ones because it’s the same product used at the Mystic Harbour wastewater treatment plant.

When it’s all done, Baker says residents of the Glen Riddle community shouldn’t notice anything different.

“Right now, they flush their toilets, and it goes away, and we treat it,” he said.

What will change is that trucks won’t be going in and out of the plant hauling sludge to Ocean Pines and West Ocean City for treatment. The water plant will come back online and the tall Glen Riddle-branded water tower along Route 50 will be repainted and refilled.

That painting operation is an inside job, Baker noted – literally. It’s the interior of the water tower that needs repainting, to seal the metal, protect it from the long-term effects of water, and maintain its structural stability. It’s been 20 years since that last occurred.

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FISH TALES CHRISTMAS Some of the staff at Fish Tales are pictured last Friday for its annual Christmas in July event, featuring a gift collection for Toys for Tots, visits with Santa Claus, who arrived by boat, and Christmasthemed specials and decorations.

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McBride, Lockhart art featured in new show (Aug. 1, 2025) The Art League of Ocean City invites the public to a free opening reception on First Friday, Aug. 1, from 5-7 p.m., at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, 94th St. bayside.

The Thaler Gallery hosts “Out and About,” a collaboration between married painters Kirk McBride and Lynne Lockhart of Berlin. “Our facts may be the same, but our truths are different,” Lockhart said.

“An exhibit like this shows what extraordinary, national talent we have on the Eastern Shore,” Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League, said. “Lynne’s and Kirk’s artwork is of a very high caliber, a testament to their dedication and constant practice of their craft as well as to their very individual and unique visions.”

McBride developed an interest in American painting as a young man when he first saw the work of Edward Hopper, Winslow Homer, and N.C. Wyeth. After college at the University of Maryland, he won Best in Show at the first local art show he entered, encouraging him to make painting a lifelong pursuit. McBride is known for the interaction of light and shadow in his images. Travels beyond the East Coast to the deserts and mountains have inspired his paint-

ings of aspen trees, rock formations, and rusty trucks.

Lockhart is a signature member of the Society of Animal Artists. Her quiet observation of the natural world, both wild and tame, provides her with endless painting possibilities. “No matter the subject, the application of paint to canvas is the easy part,” Lockhart said. “The real challenge for me is the interpretation of what I see. That is the translation from subject to canvas. It is this translation through the artist that makes the difference in painters.”

The annual Beverly Bassford Memorial Juried Group Show continues on the walls of the Sisson Galleria through August 15, showcasing 60 pieces of art juried by Christy Cox, Operations Coordinator at Salisbury University Art Galleries.

Studio E features two special installations by Bethany Resort Furnishings, transforming the space into design examples using the Pantone Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse. Visitors can walk through the space, chat with designers for inspiration, and receive a coupon for furnishings.

Wall sculpture by John Kovach hangs in the Schwab Spotlight Gallery during August. “My work re-

flects my belief that sculpture should engage some magic,” he said. “It does so by encouraging the viewer to look beneath the surface appearance of a piece and experience the social relationships and human connections embodied in an abstract piece of steel.”

Alicia Rappold exhibits her felting creations in the Artisan Showcase in the Felber Gift Shop in August. A lifelong crafter, her love of felting began with making wet felting soaps for her grandchildren’s school fair, then making 2D animal spirit badges for the kindergartners, and progressing to 3D figures. Rappold often teaches classes on felting at the Ocean City Arts Center.

The artwork of Aria Islam continues showing in the Burbage Staircase Gallery at the Arts Center. Islam is a 21-year-old artist born and raised in Ocean City. Inspired by her coastal hometown, her work reflects the textures, colors, and quiet magic of life by the sea, and blends natural elements with whimsical storytelling.

As a young emerging artist, Islam continues to develop a voice rooted in authenticity, curiosity, and her deep connection to the world around her.

Art shows at the Art League’s satellite galleries continue in August.

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Artist Lynne Lockhart, pictured at work, and her husband, Kirk McBride, will be featured throughout the month of August at the Ocean City Center for the Arts.

Sally Miller exhibits her work at the Coffee Beanery on 94th Street and Coastal Hwy. Jessica Schlegel shows her artwork in the Princess Royale lobby, 9100 Coastal Hwy. Complimentary beverages for the First Friday reception are sponsored

by PKS Investments.

Exhibits at the Arts Center run through August 30, with the exception of the Beverly Bassford Show that ends on August 15 for the installation of the “Artists Paint OC Festival” paintings. More information is available at OCart.org or by calling 410-524-9433.

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The Japanese city of Hiroshima was decimated by a atomic bomb dropped by U.S. Forces on Aug. 6, 1945. The attack killed a third of the city’s population and led to the end of World War II.

Enola Gay pilot reacts: “My God, what have we done?”

Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki mark turning point in Allied campaign

By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (August 1, 2025) This week 80 years ago, Robert A. Lewis, copilot of the B-29 Superfortress named Enola Gay, wrote those haunting words. He wrote them shortly after his plane, piloted by Col. Paul W. Tibbets, had dropped the first atomic bomb — “Little Boy” — on the defenseless Japanese city of Hiroshima, on Aug. 6, 1945.

Two days later, the Red Army invaded Japanese held Manchuria. On Aug. 9, the United States dropped its second atomic bomb on the, equally, defenseless city of Nagasaki.

The following week, Japan’s Emperor, Hirohito, announced that his country must endure, “... the unendurable and [suffer] what is insufferable...,” and surrender.

By this time, the Japanese were starving. The average Japanese was receiving about 1,680 calories per day, or 78% of what is considered the minimum necessary to survive. On Sept. 2, 1945, aboard the U.S.S. MisContinued on Page 112

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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 111 souri, in Tokyo Bay, representatives of the Imperial Japanese Government executed the surrender documents.

There is no dispute as to any of the above facts. There is, however, considerable dispute as to the morality, and/or necessity, of the use, by the United States of America, of “weapons of mass destruction.” To date, the United States of America is the only country to have loosed such an awesome force upon mankind.

On the afternoon of April 12, 1945, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt died in his vacation home in Warm Springs, Georgia. That evening, the Vice-President of the United States, Harry S. Truman, was sworn in as president.

Truman was FDR’s third vicepresident and had held the office for less than three months. The junior

senator from Missouri was a surprise selection to be the president’s running mate in the 1944 election.

FDR’s first vice-president was Texan John Nance Garner, who, after two terms in the office, decided to return to Texas, declaring that the office, “...wasn’t worth a bucket of warm piss!”

For his third campaign, FDR selected his Secretary of Agriculture, Henry Wallace, who was dropped in favor of Truman, for the fourth campaign.

Truman knew little of the behind the scenes war activities of the government he was serving. Most of what he knew about the American war effort was what he read in the papers. He did not attend either the Tehran or the Yalta Conference with Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill of Great Britain and Marshal Joseph Stalin of the Soviet Union. Nor had he

attended either of the Quebec Conferences with our British allies, and he was completely unaware of the “Manhattan Project.”

The “Manhattan Project” was a secret project devoted to developing an atomic bomb. Two weeks after Truman was sworn in as president, Secretary of War, Henry Stimpson, wrote to him that, “...it is very important that I have a talk with you as soon as possible on a highly secret matter.”

He was in the Oval Office the next day, and this was the first that the new president ever knew of a weapon so fearsome that the secretary described it as, “...the most terrible weapon ever known in human history.”

Hiroshima is a city of 1,200,000 located on the southwestern end of the island of Honshu — the largest of the Japanese Home Islands. On the day it became famous, approximately 350,000 lived there.

Although there were military targets in, or near, the city, it had not been bombed. So that the Americans would have a “clean” target with which to measure the effectiveness of their new superweapon, it had been removed from the target list on July 3, 1945.

The Manhattan Project developed two types of bombs. The bomb that was used against Hiroshima — “Little Boy” — used uranium-235 found near Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The bomb used against Nagasaki — “Fat Man” — used plutonium-239 created in reactors located at Hanford, Washington.

“Little Boy” left California on July 16, 1945, aboard the cruiser USS Indianapolis, bound for the island of Tinian, arriving 10 days later.

“Little Boy” left Tinian aboard the Enola Gay, headed for Hiroshima, and destiny, at 5:55 a.m. on Aug. 6.

The Enola Gay was manufactured at the Glenn L. Martin factory near Omaha, Nebraska.

It weighed 74,500 pounds, was 99 feet long, had a wingspan of 141 feet, and had only recently arrived at Tinian, where it joined the 509th Composite Group, commanded by Col. Tibbets. It, and 14 other planes, had been specially modified to accommodate the atomic bomb. The plane was named for its pilot’s mother.

The Enola Gay was accompanied

by The Great Artiste, piloted by Maj. Charles W. Sweeney, to conduct measurements. Straight Flush, commanded by Maj. Claude Eatherly, went ahead to reconnoiter the weather over the doomed city. Another B-29, later named Necessary Evil, and piloted by Capt. George W. Marquardt, was also part of the squad for observation purposes.

After a six-hour flight, the Enola Gay arrived over Hiroshima at an altitude of 31,060 feet. Meanwhile, Maj. Eatherly’s Straight Flush had reported good conditions for a bombing. As a safety precaution, “Little Boy” was not yet armed. Capt.

William S. Parsons armed the bomb.

With that completed, “Little Boy” was released at 8:15 a.m., Hiroshima time. It was 7:15 p.m., on Aug. 7, here, on the East Coast. It took the 141-pound bomb 44.4 seconds to arrive at its detonation height of 1,900 feet above the city. Enola Gay had traveled 11.5 miles before it was caught by the blast. About 30% of the city’s population died in the blast, of whom 20,000 were Korean laborers.

Nagasaki was not the primary target on Aug. 9. That was Kokura, but that city was obscured by smoke coming from the neighboring city of Yawata, generated by firebombing from American planes the night before.

Therefore, Bockscar, commanded

by Maj. Sweeney `(the only American to be present at both detonations), and carrying “Fat Man,” headed for Nagasaki.

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OBITUARIES

Continued from Page 112 Nagasaki is located on the southern most of the Japanese Home Islands, Kyushu. At the time of its date with destiny, its population was probably 263,000. Because of a small bombing raid on Aug. 1, many schoolchildren had been evacuated to the countryside.

“Only” 60% of the city was destroyed, because of the terrain. It was estimated that the heat generated by the explosion reached 7,050° F. and generated winds of 624 mph. The death toll was as high as 80,000. Of those, 2,000 were Korean laborers, one was a British POW and seven were Dutch POWs. The Debate Those who seek to justify the U.S. bringing the world into the modern era of WMD, point to the lives that were saved — Japanese and Allied — because the bombs brought about Japan’s surrender and eliminated the need for a costly invasion.

That, of course, presupposes that an invasion would have been necessary to bring Japan to its knees. It had hoped to be able to work through Moscow, with whom it was not yet at war, to reach something short of “Unconditional Surrender.”

That hope was dashed when the U.S.S.R. entered the war against Japan. Being unable to produce enough to feed itself, the overwhelming Allied Air and Naval power was

strangling the island nation.

It was literally starving. The view — although never expressed to the president — that an invasion would not be needed and that Allied air and naval power would subjugate Japan was held by Air Force commander Gen. Henry H. Arnold and Admirals Ernest King and William Leahy.

And it faced the very real possibility of an invasion of not just the nice Americans and the proper British, but the not so nice Red Army, and occupation by same, all of which contributed to the surrender decision.

On the other hand: (1) the Japanese did start the damn war; (2) they had treated Allied POWs horribly and otherwise ignored the Rules of War; (3) the bombs were weapons of war no worse than the incendiary bombs already loosed upon them; (4) the bombs were a factor (but not the only one) in Japan’s decision to end the war.

The Debate continues . . .

“Enola” spelled backwards is “alone.”

Next week: The Red Army invades Manchuria 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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Born on April 6, 1934, to Arnold Cable and Roberta Duffield.

Carol spent many cherished years in Colorado, New Jersey, and Maryland.

Her happy place was Carol Haley always near the water — whether it was the beach, a pool, or just a sunny seaside breeze. Blending her love of people, travel, and the coast, Carol found great success and joy in her career as a realtor on the Jersey Shore before retiring to Ocean City.

Carol was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 60 years, Glen Haley — her trusted copilot on countless road trips and adventures — and by her dearly loved son, Michael Haley (Cathy).

She leaves behind two heartbroken daughters, Jeanne (George) and Janet (Don), who will forever carry her spirit in their hearts.

Known to those closest to her as “Mommom,” Carol was a doting and proud grandmother to Ashley (Thomas), Matthew, Logan, Krista (Brennen), as well as Emily and

Mason (Celine) Stone. In her later years, her greatest joy was spending time with her great-grandchildren: Kaylee, Ashton, Harper, Paisley, and Silas who brought her endless laughter and light.

Also preceding Carol in death were two of her siblings, Lois Bosch (Red) and Jack Cable. She is survived by her remaining siblings, Col. Richard “Dick” Cable, Mary Miller (Randy), and Judy Weir (Ed).

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Carol’s memory to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, whose compassionate and respectful care helped carry her peacefully through her final days: https://lifecare.org/donate/ KATERI KASHUBA Ocean City Kateri Elizabeth (Carroll) Kashuba,78, of Silver Spring, MD, died on July 23, 2025 surrounded by loving family following a long illness.

Kateri was born in Scranton, PA on March 29, 1947, to the late Joseph Carroll and the late Ann (McLaughlin) Carroll. She attended Cathedral High School in Scranton and graduated from Marywood College with a degree in English.

Kateri married Peter Kashuba on August 23, 1969 in Scranton, Pa. They were happily married for 52 years until Peter’s death in 2021.

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 113 They settled in Montgomery County, MD in 1973, later moving to Kent Island, MD and also maintaining a vacation home in Ocean City.

Until the birth of her sons, Kateri worked as a teacher in Pennsylvania.

When her sons were older she began working as a bank manager in Maryland, a twenty year career in banking followed. Until her retirement, she worked as a Development Officer for her alma mater, Marywood University.

After moving to Kent Island, Kateri became an active member of the Kent Island Yacht Club, the American

Legion, and The Fleet Reserve Association.

A consummate hostess, planning beautiful parties for friends and family along with Pete was one of Kateri’s passions. Later in life Kateri became an enthusiastic traveler and Europe was a favorite destination. Kateri loved to read, both fiction and to keep up with current events, running a discussion group for her neighbors at Sunrise of Chevy Chase and establishing the Kateri Carroll Kashuba ‘68 Endowed Scholarship at Marywood University.

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Kashuba of Silver Spring and Brendan (Chrissy) Kashuba of Ocean City; grandchildren Marley, Lorelei, and Sully; sister, Shawn (PJ) Burke of Hazleton, Pa. and brother, Conan Carroll of Los Angeles, Calif. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 2301 Colston Drive, Silver Spring, Md. 20910.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to any of the following charities: Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (sistersofihm.org/donate); the Ocean City Paramedics Foundation (ocpf.org/ocean-city-paramedics-donate) WALTER SAUTER Ocean City Walter Gary Sauter, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, July 25, 2025.

Born in Baltimore on December 6, 1947 to Walter and Martha Sauter, Gary was a true force of nature. His arrival brought great joy to his sister, Joan, with whom he shared a lifelong bond.

In Sunday School at St. Luke’s Church, Gary met Patty Caple, the love of his life. Married at 18, they shared a beautiful partnership filled with laughter and adventure. To-

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gether, they raised two children, Walter Christian (“Chris”) and Aimee Elizabeth, and built a wonderful family full of love, support and guidance.

Gary taught his children to stand up for what they believed in and to value fairness and justice.

Gary lived this way as well, dedicating his professional life to ensuring equality and well-being for all.

He had a long and respected career with the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Union which started as a teenager in the Safeway store in Ellicott City. Gary worked his way up at UFCW to become the Executive Vice President before retiring in 2002. He was a tireless advocate for the rights of hardworking men and women, lobbying on Capitol Hill and participating in the Democratic National Convention alongside influential leaders such as President Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Reverend Jesse Jackson and Senator Ted Kennedy.

His office walls are still lined with newspaper clippings and photos, reflecting Gary’s pride in the work he did and the meaningful progress he helped to drive.

Gary’s generosity extended far beyond his professional life. He believed deeply in giving back to the community, supporting the American Cancer Society, Hopewell Cancer Support, and various local hospitals.

Outside of work, Gary was known for his magnetic personality and passion for life. He was a master storyteller – his tales were epic, entertaining, and sometimes even unbelievable - but true. He was a lifelong lover of music, especially live concerts. He also loved cooking and being cooked for. Gary and Pat enjoyed travel, visiting Italy, Australia, Brazil, and the Caribbean. And last, but not least, he was an avid golfer and fisherman.

Gary lived life out loud. He will be remembered for his kindness, humor and sharp wit, authenticity, and conviction.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Pat; his children, Chris (wife, Stacy) and Aimee (husband, Kenny); his sister, Joan (husband, Henry), and many dear family members, colleagues, and friends whose lives he enriched.

A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at a future time.

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82-pound yellowfin worth $458K in Big Fish

By Steve Green Executive Editor (Aug. 1, 2025) Eighty-nine boats participated in last weekend’s 12th Annual Huk Big Fish Classic for a total payout of $1,256,100.

The Honor fishing team walked away with the largest winnings, $458,662, thanks to its 82-pound yellowfin tuna that was entered into all the highest purse categories.

Following Honor was the Good Vibrations, thanks largely to its 160pound swordfish, winning a total of $163,770.

Rounding out the full payout list were Full Service, $146,242; Billfisher, $113,917; Fishin Fever, $73,620; Lights Out, $49,140; Off The Hook, $48,645; Teaser, $28,857; Taylor Jean, $18,900; Primary Search, $9,900; Broad Bills $9,000; Tom Cat Sportfishing, $8,415; Surfbum, $8,325; Back ‘n Black, $4,770; Remix Main Stage, $3,780; Maverick, $3,780; Pile Driver $3,330; Restless Lady, $2,385; Bustin Lips, $855; and Black Magic, $855.

Complete standings All winners are listed in order of finish.

Basic Entry-Division A: Full Service, big eye, 239 pounds, $15,000; Teaser, bluefin, 164.5 pounds, $3,500; Good Vibrations, swordfish, 160 pounds, $1,500 Heaviest Fish-B1: Good Vibrations, swordfish, 160 pounds, $17,258; Honor, yellowfin, 82 pounds, $6,637; Billfisher, yellowfin, 61 pounds, $2,665 Heaviest Fist-B2: Honor, yellowfin, 82 pounds, $31,005; Billfisher, yellowfin, 61 pounds, $11,925; Back n Black, yellowfin, 49 pounds, $4,770 Heaviest Fish, B3, Winner Take All: Honor, yellowfin, 82 pounds, $56,700

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Thanks to several billfish Calcutta divisions having no qualifiers, an 82-pound yellowfin tuna ended up winning the Honor fishing team $458,662 in last weekend’s Huk Big Fish Classic.

Heaviest Fish, B4, Winner Take All: Honor, yellowfin, 82 pounds, $144,000 Heaviest Fish Stringer, C1: Billfish, tuna, 228 pounds, $15,503; Good Vibrations, swordfish, 160 pounds, $5,962; and Restless Lady, tuna, 152.5 pounds, $2,385.

Heaviest Fish Stringer, C2: Billfisher, tuna, 228 pounds, $26,910; Fishin Fever, tuna, 222 pounds, $10,350; and Tom Cat, tuna, 187.5 pounds, $4,140.

Heaviest Fish Stringer, C3: Billfisher, tuna, 228 pounds, $36,000.

Heaviest Billfish, D1: Good Vibrations, swordfish, 160 pounds, $14,333; Good Vibrations, swordfish, 160 pounds, $5,512; and Good Vibrations, swordfish, 160 pounds, $2,205.

Heaviest Billfish, D2: Honor, yellowfin, 82 pounds, $24,570; Honor,

yellowfin, 82 pounds, $9,450; Honor, yellowfin, 82 pounds, $3,780.

Heaviest Swordfish, D3: Good Vibrations, swordfish, 160 pounds, $25,740; Good Vibrations, swordfish, 160 pounds, $9,900; Good Vibrations, swordfish, 160 pounds, $3,960.

Heaviest Swordfish, D4: Good Vibrations, swordfish, 160 pounds, $30,420; Good Vibrations, swordfish, 160 pounds, $11,700; and Good Vibrations, swordfish, 160 pounds, $4,680.

Heaviest Swordfish, D5: Good Vibrations, swordfish, 160 pounds, $30,600.

Heaviest White Marlin, D6 (none caught so adjustments made): Honor, yellowfin, 82 pounds, $12,558; Honor, yellowfin, 82 pounds, $4,837; Honor, yellowfin, 82 pounds, $1,935.

Heaviest White Marlin, D7 (none caught so adjustments made): Honor, yellowfin, 82 pounds, $19,890; Honor, yellowfin, 82 pounds, $7,650; Honor, yellowfin, 82 pounds, $3,060.

Heaviest White Marlin, D8 (none caught so adjustments made): Honor, yellowfin, 82 pounds, $32,760; Honor, yellowfin, 82 pounds, $12,600; Honor, yellowfin, 82 pounds, $5,040.

Marlin Release, E1: Lights Out, marlin, 2,000 points, $11,115; Taylor Jean, marlin, 1,600 points, $4,275; and Remix/Maverick, marlin, 1,000 points, $1,710.

Marlin Release, E2: Lights Out, marlin, 2,000 points, $38,025; Taylor Jean, marlin, 1,600 points, $14,625; Remix/Maverick, marlin, See HUK Page 116

An 160-pound swordfish, far left, caught by the fishing crew aboard the Good Vibrations resulted in a payday of $163,770. Another big winner in last weekend’s tournament was the Full Service, left, and its 239-pound big eye tuna worth $146,242.

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State record false albacore hooked off OC

By Steve Green Executive Editor (Aug. 1, 2025) The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has officially recognized Jack Dorman of Mt. Airy as the new state record holder for false albacore in the Atlantic Division. Dorman’s 26-pound catch surpasses the previous record of 23.5 pounds that was just set earlier this month.

Dorman, 22, was fishing offshore near the Jackspot and the 20-fathom line on July 20 aboard the charter boat Game On, captained by Scott Stapleford of Ocean City. It was Dorman’s first offshore fishing trip, and he was hoping to catch a yellowfin tuna. The record-setting false albacore was the first fish caught that day.

They were trolling a skirted ballyhoo when the false albacore hit.

“At first I thought it was a small yellowfin, but it turned out to be the biggest false albacore I’ve ever seen,” said Captain Stapleford. The fishing

party did land three yellowfin later in the trip.

The false albacore was weighed on a certified scale at Sunset Marina in Ocean City.

Dorman, who recently graduated from Salisbury University, has spent recent summers fishing the back bays behind Ocean City and surf fishing at Assateague Island with his father.

After this experience, Dorman said he’s now hooked on offshore fishing and can’t wait for their next trip in August.

Word of the catch spread quickly in Ocean City’s fishing community.

Kurt Howell, the captain who guided angler Timothy Saarda to the state record false albacore on July 12, called and congratulated all involved.

Howell noted that the world record for false albacore is 36 pounds, caught in the same general area by an angler fishing out of a New Jersey port in 2006.

False albacore have many nick-

names – including Albie, Little Tunny, turkeys, and Fat Alberts – and are one of the most common tuna species in the western Atlantic Ocean. Their range extends from Massachusetts to Brazil. In recent years, false albacore have become light tackle favorites for catch-andrelease fishing along the East Coast.

Many anglers strive to catch them along the inshore waters of the East Coast during the fall months. They are a very hard-fighting fish and a challenge on light tackle.

The Department of Natural Resources maintains state records for sport fish in four divisions: Atlantic, Chesapeake, Nontidal, and Invasive.

Anglers who believe they have caught a potential record-setting fish should complete the state record application and call 410-991-0748. The department recommends keeping the fish immersed in ice water to preserve its weight until it can be verified and certified.

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While fishing in Ocean City on July 20, Jack Dorman broke the Maryland state record for false albacore.

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Swordfish Release, E3: Broad Bills, swordfish, 150 points, $5,850; Broad Bills, swordfish, 150 points, $2,250; Broad Bills, swordfish, 150 points, $900.

Yellowfin Tuna, F1: Honor, yellowfin, 82 pounds, $31,005; Billfisher, yellowfin, 61 pounds, $11,925; Full Service, yellowfin, 51.5 pounds, $4,770.

Yellowfin Tuna, F2: Honor, yellowfin, 82 pounds, $35,100.

Heaviest Tuna, F3: Full Service, big eye, 239 pounds, $12,578; Teaser, bluefin, 164.5 pounds, $4,837;

Honor, yellowfin, 82 pounds, $1,935.

Heaviest Tuna, F4: Full Service, big eye, 239 pounds, $27,495; Teaser, bluefin, 164.5 pounds, $10,575; Honor, yellowfin, 82 pounds, $4,230.

Heaviest Tuna, F5: Full Service, big eye, 239 pounds, $63,000.

Heaviest Tuna Stringer, F6: Full Service, tuna, 336 pounds, $23,400; Billfisher, tuna, 228 pounds, $9,000; Fishin Fever, tuna, 222 pounds, $3,600.

Heaviest Dolphin, G1: Off The Hook, dolphin, 27 pounds, $21,645; Surf Bum, dolphin, 25.5 pounds, $8,325; Pile Driver, dolphin, 21 pounds, $3,330.

Heaviest Wahoo, G2: Off The

Hook, dolphin, 27, pounds, $17,550; Off The Hook, dolphin, 27, pounds, $6,750; Off The Hook, dolphin, 27, pounds, $2,700.

Heaviest Fish, H1, Day One: No winner Heaviest Fish, H1, Day Two: Primary Search, yellowfin, 41 pounds, $9,900.

Heaviest Fish, H1, Day Three: Honor, yellowfin, 82 pounds, $9,900.

Small Boat Heaviest Fish I1: Fishin Fever, yellowfin, 47.5 pounds, $9,945; Fishin Fever, yellowfin, 46 pounds, $3,825; Fishin Fever, yellowfin, 45 pounds, $1,530.

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Fever, yellowfin, 47.5 pounds, $13,500.

Small Boat Heaviest Stringer I3: Fishin Fever, tuna, 222 pounds, $11,115; Tom Cat, tuna, 187.5 pounds, $4,275; Black Magic/Bustin Lips, tuna, 72.5 pounds, $1,710.

Small Boat Heaviest Billfish I1: Fishin Fever, yellowfin, 47.5 pounds, $9,360; Fishin Fever, yellowfin, 47.5 pounds, $3,600; Fishin Fever, yellowfin, 47.5 pounds, $1,440.

Small Boat Heaviest Tuna I5: Teaser, bluefin, 164.5 pounds, $9,945; Fishin Fever, yellowfin, 47 pounds, $3,825; Fishin Fever, yellowfin, 46 pounds, $1,530.

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Above left, Captain Dale Lisi of the Foolish Pleasures and his crew caught a 21.3-pound blue line tile fish last week that, if it qualifies, will be a new Maryland state record. Above right, Captain Jason Mumford of Lucky Break had a couple of keeper flounder for his crew along with a mostly double brown sided flounder.

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Above left, Captain Dave Caffrey of On the Run put these guys on two keeper flounder. Above middle, surf fisherman extraordinaire David Moore has been having great luck down in the Assateague surf with some big red drum up to 48 inches. Above right, Blake Gunther, Derek Yobst and crew had a three-person limit of flounder up to 25.5 and a bonus triggerfish and sea bass.

Below left, Captain Jason Mumford of the Lucky Break had Mark Debinski of Bluewater Advisory and his wife Janet on six keeper flounder. The duo released well over 20 shorter fish and had a legal sized sea bass over 13”. Below middle, this angler found a nice sea bass on board the Morning Star with Captain Monty. Below right, Josh Blume caught his first keeper flounder in a while fishing with Julia Reburn of the Ocean City Fishing Center. He used a Deadly Tackle Deadly Double in orange in front of Martha’s Landing to land this 20.5 fish.

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Rock and Ride pushing forward It appears that father-and-son duo of Matt and Tyler Odachowski have their acts together, as in the musical and entrainment acts they need in their attempt to get Ocean City’s once great motorcycle rally back on the road again.

In addition to announcing their musical lineup of Queensrÿche, Slaughter, and Quiet Riot — those chopper-straddling dentists, doctors, lawyers and businesspeople love their metal music — the Odachowskies have received their promoter’s liquor license.

That will allow them to operate four bars at their venue, which they intend to do with strict supervision and security in place. The details of that aspect of their operation were spelled out to the Board of (Liquor) License Commissioners two weeks ago.

That the Odachowskies have come this far this quickly, and that includes winning the unreserved backing of the Ocean City Hotel, Motel, Restaurant Association, is impressive.

It was only nine weeks ago that they received the City Council’s permission to try to resurrect the once-mighty OC Bikefest, which was shut down by the council after the company failed to make good on its contract with the city.

That compressed timetable left some with doubts about whether the Odachowskies could put the event’s pieces back together in time to stage a respectable rally this September.

It now appears there was no cause for worry and that the rapid response to difficult situations that Matt Odachowski’s company, Royal Plus, is known for, was the modus operandi in this instance as well.

With continued support from local businesses and organization, the Rock and Ride four-day bike rally should be ready to rumble by Sept. 13 with no problem.

Or if there is one, is sure seems like the Odachowskies can work around, through or over it, whatever the situation requires.

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Although thousands of people are clamoring for me to continue writing about my new dog — maybe make that hundreds of people, or tens, well, my neighbor says he has enjoyed it — I can’t continue doing it.

After all, if you’d heard one story about housebreaking a dog and the virtues of Resolve Urine Destroyer, you’ve heard them all.

Furthermore, I can only refer to this dog by various derogatory names — Mr. Potato Head and Mr. O. Blivious By come to mind — before the Stewart novelty wears off and he develops some kind of complex.

Dobson Besides, we have more important issues to deal with this week.

There is, for instance, the White Marlin Open, a competition in which thousands of people come to town and look for parking.

It’s an inspiring sight to witness, as cars head out at 5 a.m. in pursuit of a free parking space that’s close enough to tournament headquarters that they can walk there without having to carry extra water and a bedroll.

Veterans of this contest will advise participants to keep track of the mile markers from their base location as they set out to the event site so they will be sure to conserve a sufficient amount of energy for the return trip.

Participants who fall by the wayside on their return because they miscalculated the distance or were staring at their phones and don’t know where they are, would be advised to stick to the sidewalks if they feel faint.

Public Works has an everything-must-go approach to street cleaning, which means that anyone lying prone in the street in the early morning hours is likely to be swept up in more than the excitement.

In fact, they’ll be bristling with anticipation back at the Public Works barn as they await their turn to be picked out of the sweeper’s brush.

And let’s not forget the catch-and-release parking competition, during which a motorist tries to land and keep a parking space just long enough to cause motorists to give up the search and go pay $50 to pull into someone’s yard.

Other areas tournament fans might explore include the Stand Around And Wait For Something to Happen Pro-Am event, the Stand Around And Make Casual Conversation With People You Don’t Know Invitational, and the Stand Around And Wait For The Beer Line To Get Shorter event.

It’s all part of the White Marlin Open, which begins next Monday and runs through Friday. It’s a party, it’s a parking exercise, it’s an excuse to join the crowd and have fun.

Oh yeah, it involves fishing, too, in case anyone asks.

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