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County, shore have no Kirwan panel reps School plan oversite board membership comes from suburban counties, city By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) As if Maryland’s multi-billion dollar Kirwan education plan has not been controversial enough, representatives across the
state — including from the resort area — are calling for an overhaul of the board tasked to implement its details. “Representing Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset, I especially am concerned with the lack of representation from the Eastern Shore and from the majority of jurisdictions in the State,” Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) said this week in a news release of the Accountability and Im-
plementation Board appointed to steer the Kirwan education overhaul. “As you know, only nominees from Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City and Montgomery County have been named to the AIB Board,” she continued. “There is no representation from the Eastern Shore, Western Maryland, or any rural jurisdiction.” In a letter to board chair
Shanaysha Sauls and vice chair Paul Pinsky, Carozza asked them to reopen the application process to ensure the AIB adequately represents the state’s “geographical, racial and gender diversity as required by statute.” She was not alone in her disdain over the membership’s limited representation — members of the sevenSee SMALLER Page 8
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Tuner car enthusiasts returned to the 94th Street parking lot near the Acme supermarket last week to check out several modified vehicles during the unsanctioned pop-up rally. Even though events like this occurred over the weekend, officials said there was a high degree of compliance.
Cops take pop out of pop-up Fewer cars came, but those that did mostly behaved as police monitored activity By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) Known for law-breaking riotous behavior, this year’s pop-up rally saw its participants put into a submission hold by the Ocean City Po-
lice, other area law enforcement agencies, state legislators, local officials, and business owners. Although the result was much better behavior overall, a few incidents still occurred. “This year, the combined measures of the Ocean City community and our allied agencies resulted in a significant decrease from last year’s event,” Police Chief Ross Buzzuro said in a prepared statement. “While we experienced iso-
lated incidents, the event overall was much different than years past.” The pop-up rally is an offshoot of the official H2Oi event that once took place in Worcester County and attracted enthusiasts of water-cooled European vehicles such as Volkswagens and Audis. Over time, the event attracted those with highly tuned imported cars that did not qualify for inSee POP-UP Page 16
By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) Despite pleas from local officials to push a proposed wind farm further off the coast of Ocean City, droves of people spoke in favor of the initiative to create clean energy during the first of two virtual public hearings on the matter held by the Maryland Public Service Commission on Tuesday night. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has reiterated his staunch opposition to U.S. Wind’s plan to create a 104-wind turbine farm that comes as close as 13 miles from the coastline. His main concerns were a horizon blighted by the tall wind turbines that would not only create an eyesore visitors will have to look at, but also a view that will hurt tourism and property values. During the hearing on Tuesday, Meehan told the commission that the city supports clean energy and the jobs it can create but pointed to places like Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks See PROPONENTS Page 16
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Commissioners approve Sea Oaks EDUs, other requests By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners on Sept. 21 approved the allocation of 18 equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) for Sea Oaks Village, a townhome project off Route 611 in Berlin that is currently underway. The project’s developers requested and received an allocation of 29 EDUs from the commissioners in July. The developers described the progress of construction at that time as in “phase two.” Attorney Hugh Cropper, representing the developers, said in a memo to the commissioners that the additional EDUs are for a second “sub-phase” of the project. EDUs used by the development will be required to purchase water service from the Mystic Harbour water system. The development as proposed will include amenities such as a swimming pool and “ball courts,” according to a memo from Cropper to county Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young. After the most recent allocation, 29 building units remain that have not been allocated EDUs, the memo said. In 2019, the County Planning Commission approved a site plan that included 12,000 square feet for contractors’ shops and 11,480 square feet for retail. Other matters the commissioners discussed during their meeting include:
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Construction bid The commissioners approved a $278,651 bid from Hopkins Construction Inc., to complete the Gum Point Road low-pressure force main construction project in Ocean Pines. A memo from Department of Public Works Director Dallas Baker stated that a 2020 estimate for construction cost came in at $318,000, putting the Delaware-based company’s bid well within the budget’s capabilities. Jail improvement The commissioners approved a request to “release phase two” of the Worcester County jail improvement project for bidding. The scope of the project includes replacing and improving various HVAC and ventilation systems, roof replacements and repairs, renovating steel structures, replacing door systems and resurfacing shower facilities, among other improvements. Tipping fee The commissioners approved a request to waive tipping fees from the Maryland Coastal Bays Program for a community shoreline and bay trash clean-up day, which was held on Sunday. A memo from Baker stated that “the program utilizes local volunteers from business, student organizations, community groups and watermen to remove trash and other debris from the shoreline and from within the bay itself.” The waived fees amount to about $500.
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Service, retail businesses look back on odd summer By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) The summer is over. The crowds of tourists haven’t completely dissipated yet — especially with Sunfest in full swing this weekend — but the process by which seasonal businesses shut down and year-round businesses curtail their hours has begun, giving Ocean City’s restaurant and retail community a chance to reflect on a season highlighted by a record tourist rush versus a severely depleted labor force. “Business has been good. It’s been a blessing,” said Peter Elias, who owns the Spain Wine Bar in the new Cambria Hotel on St. Louis Avenue. “We’ve been busier, even on the weekdays. The response from the locals and all of our guests has been overwhelming and supportive. We’ve gotten tons of regulars.” Elias wasn’t the only business owner to say that crowds were everything a new business could hope for, but like many others, at times he’s had to get creative to devise ways to maintain the staff to handle all that business. Elias said he’s been “aggressively” pursuing help by talking to restaurants that have closed for the offseason, to see if any of their staff is sticking around the area and in need of work. He forecast that he’ll lose 80 to 90 percent of his staff when J-1 visa holders leave. “We have some staff coming our way this offseason,” Elias said. “Of course, our schedule is based on our staff right now. We’d like to be open seven days a week but we’re closed on Mondays currently.” Over at Tequila Frogs on 54th Street, which opened in May, owner Johnny Natoli spoke about a missed opportunity to really capitalize on Au-
gust, which he sees as the busiest month of the tourist season. He pointed to a different reason than labor, however. “With the delta variant (of covid-19) in August, people kind of changed their tune a bit,” Natoli said. “I’ve been coming to Ocean City all my life and, you know, August is typically … three or four rungs above July. I noticed this year August was just a little bit more productive. It was almost a copy of July. We didn’t really see (the usual uptick). I think the covid scare kind of filtered some people who weren’t comfortable going back out.” “But were we successful for what we had? Yes.” Unsurprisingly, businesses that rely the least on seasonal labor — especially visa labor — were the ones that benefitted most from the swarms of tourists that descended on Ocean City over the summer. Delmar Smith owns two boutique dog shops with his wife, Dena — the Doggie Style K9 Cafe at the Inlet Village Shops and the Doggie Style Boutique and Bakery at the outlet shopping center in West Ocean City. While the labor shortage left virtually no business unscathed, businesses like the Smiths’ benefitted from some insulation due to their small staff that is primarily made up of family and longstanding employees. “We’re very, very fortunate,” Delmar Smith said. “It’s hard to find labor this year and we didn’t get a lot of J-1 students like we normally would. But we’re family-owned and operated. We made out OK because family worked for us.” Business was good, he said, and they’re hoping to see even more of an uptick for their inlet store once the food courts being built there are finished.
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Mickie Meinhardt opened The Buzzed Word — a wine bar and bookstore on 118th Street that specializes in the pairing of wine and literature — in July and felt virtually no sting from the labor shortage. “Honestly, the summer was awesome,” said Meinhardt, who employs two locals part-time. “I had a really incredible July. August was awesome. It really just exceeded all my expectations … “Going into fall, September has been great. I’m seeing more of the locals come in now. It’s been good. I’m really excited for the offseason.” Just a few doors down from The Buzzed Word, Fast Eddie’s Corner Bar & Grille is showing that a full-fledged restaurant can survive with a similar plan. “Since we stuck with family and people we worked with in the past, we kind of had a set staff and still do where we have a full-time kitchen,” said Eddie
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3BR/3.5BA, 2 level townhome condo w/ocean views! Rarely available townhome in sought after Sapphire Seas, on 35th street close to restaurants, shops & boardwalk. Large living area & fireplace. Kitchen w/custom cabinets, granite countertops, tile floors & plenty of storage. 1st level master suite w/private bath. Home office, full-size laundry room & beach storage closet. Convenient exit door to the 4th floor elevator. Has beach décor & comes furnished ready for your immediate enjoyment. 2 assigned parking spaces. Well maintained. A unit like this doesn't come up often! Come take a look today before it's SOLD! MLS MDWO2001940
4BR/2BA townhome w/direct beach access. Large living area overlooks ocean. Kitchen w/white cabinets & lots of storage space. Master bedroom w/full bath on 2nd level. 3rd level 2nd master BR overlooks the ocean & has private deck. 2 additional BRs on this level & another full bath. Multiple decks on this townhome. 2 ocean front decks & west facing deck. Comes completely furnished. Move in ready. New decking on ocean front decks, roof, hot water heater, HVAC, 12 ft. slider in the living area. This townhome has NO HOA FEE & there are no HOA restrictions against adding an entire additional floor, as some neighbors have done. MLS MDWO122914
Remodeled 4BR/3BA overlooking the golf course & pond. Upgraded throughout. Open floor plan. Family room flows to chef 's kitchen w/white cabinets, SS appliances, quartz countertops & center island. Dining area directly off kitchen. 1st floor master suite w/sitting room overlooks water. Master bath w/marble floors, custom tiled shower & double vanities. Full size laundry room & 2 car garage. Back deck overlooks golf course. Close to the entrance, pool, fitness center & Ruth Chris Club House. Come take a look today before it's SOLD! MLS MDWO2000982
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If you are an investor, builder, or developer looking for the optimal location look no further! This choice commercial property has unlimited development potential with prime frontage on Rt 113 and Rt 54 in Selbyville. These 2 parcels totaling 47.5 acres are being sold together and are within the town limits. Located 1 mile from the Maryland State line and 10 miles from Ocean City & Fenwick Island. Come take a look before it's SOLD! Drone photos to follow of the parcels and site location. MLS DESU185186
New construction 5BR/3.5BA by RBR Builders in W. OC, on cul-de-sac lot w/Assateague & Bay views. Open floor plan. Family room w/gas fireplace. Gourmet kitchen w/quartz countertops, café appliances, custom cabinets, center island, oversized pantry, custom lighting & floors. 1st floor master suite w/custom bath & walk-in closets. Loft area w/2nd fireplace. One of the BRs could be home office or playroom. Oversized 3 car garage, front & back porches, upper deck & professional landscaping. MLS MDWO121852
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Need a home office or maybe even 2? How about a workout room, or maybe a playroom? Are you dreaming of kayaking or paddle boarding off your dock? How about a boat or jet skis? Well here it is, 5+ acres in cul-de-sac in community of Indian Creek ready & waiting for you. You dream it... You build it... You Live it! All this & 2 golf courses within 2 miles and Assateague Island is 3 miles away. You can be in downtown Berlin or Ocean City in 15 minutes to enjoy the boardwalk & restaurants. So close, yet such a peaceful setting. Come take a look today before it's SOLD!! MLS MDWO100390
Large 2BR/2BA condo in N. OC hits the market! This condo is well maintained. Large open floor plan & soaring 2 story family room. Being sold furnished, ready for your immediate enjoyment. Family room opens to kitchen & dining area. Wellequipped kitchen will delight the chef in your family. Deck off the dining area. Plenty of storage space. Neighborhood has parks with picnic tables, tennis & pickleball courts. Located close to the beach, restaurants & shops. The condo association is well managed. MLS MDWO2001382
9800 MOORING VIEW LANE #10 WEST OCEAN CITY $439,900 Stunning home hits the market. One of the largest homes in the community boasting a 2-car garage and oversized finished loft area. This spacious home has 2730 sq ft of living space and very well maintained. Entrance way has a covered porch, and lower level gourmet chef 's kitchen with granite counters, custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, breakfast nook and luxury flooring. This most desirable floor plan has family room, dining area and breakfast area flowing off the kitchen. 9 ft ceilings, crown molding and plantation shutters. Glass slider off family room leads to an outdoor oasis for relaxing with family and friends. Second level has oversized master bedroom with sitting area and luxurious master suite. Two additional spacious bedrooms and bath on this level along with full-size washer and dryer and plenty of storage, abundance of closets and storage space throughout. Third level has an additional bedroom and full bath, spacious loft area perfect for use as a home office, second family room, game room or play area. Community has a nice clubhouse and pool. Less than 2 miles to the Ocean City beach, and restaurants and shops are close by. Perfect first home or 2nd home. Come take a look today before it's SOLD. MLS MDWO200
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10900 COASTAL HWY #1317 OCEAN CITY • $535,000
Stunning direct oceanfront 2BR/2BA w/expansive ocean front views. Updated, open floor plan & very well maintained. Ocean front dining from inside or on ocean front balcony. Oceanfront master bedroom. Upgraded master bath w/large custom tile shower. View from 13th floor w/sunsets and there is a view of the bay from front balcony. Enjoy amenities at the Golden Sands, including the outdoor & indoor pool, fitness center, tennis courts, oceanfront activity deck, beach bar and grill, shops, private beach areas, storage lockers, security, four elevators & more. Would make a great 2nd home or vacation rental. Come take a look today before it's sold. MLS MDWO2002212
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11467 MAID AT ARMS LN BERLIN • $849,900 Striking 4BR/4.5BA waterfront home. Incredible value at $175/per sq.ft., furnished and ready for immediate enjoyment. Breakfast area, large gourmet kitchen with granite counters, upgraded white cabinets and 2 wall ovens. Dining area is perfect for entertaining. Spacious family room has expansive water views. Fireplace in the off season, and a large screened in porch off family room. Master bedroom on main level overlooks the water. Walk in closets and a nice master bath. Top level is another master suite and 2 bedrooms sharing Jack and Jill bath. Second screened porch. Lower level is finished and has full bath with shower. Flooring upgraded throughout. Patio and large flat backyard. Great primary residence or a second home. Glen Riddle is a gated community with amenities including Ruth Chris, clubhouse, fitness center, golf, marina, outdoor pool, tennis and more. Come take a look today before it's SOLD! MLS MDWO2001410
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13349 PEACHTREE RD OCEAN CITY • $699,900
3BR/2BA on one of the largest lots in Montego Bay. Open floor plan w/water views. Great room w/fireplace. Kitchen w/plenty of cabinet, granite countertops, center island & SS appliances. Large screened in porch overlooks waterg. Master suite w/separate office area, master bath w/shower & Jacuzzi. Guest bedroomw/private separate entrance, another screened in porch. Full-size laundry room & open deck. Large dock with water and electric service & pier right outside your back door. Well maintained. Close to Northside park. MLS MDWO2001756
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Ocean City Council members accepted bids for two projects – one to dredge a canal near 21st Street and another to recoat the steel sheet under the Boardwalk – totalling $1.8 million, combined.
Dredge and seawall work awarded By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) The Ocean City Council awarded two projects calling for $1.8 million of work to improve navigation through the canals and help protect the Boardwalk for years to come. Two requests for proposals were opened during Council meetings in September. The first project called for recoating the steel sheet pile under the Boardwalk, and the second was to dredge a canal behind Fish Tales on 21st Street.
Two bids came in to recoat the steel sheet pile: One from a Wisconsin-based company for $4.2 million and another from ProCoat LLC in Salisbury for $1.4 million. The city budgeted $1.8 million to have the steel sheet pile recoated, and awarded the job to ProCoat, which submitted a bid that was $341,833 under budget. The work will be split into two phases, with the first phase taking place between 27th and 15th streets, and the second between 15th and fourth streets.
The work includes excavating material on both the seaside and Boardwalk side of the seawall, removing the existing sheet pile coating, recoating the sheet piles, and backfilling the wall with the excavated material. The second project, which is to dredge a canal behind the popular restaurant Fish Tales, was budgeted by city officials at $435,000. Brittingham Construction & Landscape, out of Berlin, submitted a bid for $387,175 and was awarded the project.
Continued from Page 4 have loved their food and we’re very focused on cuisine right now. It seems to be paying off.” His customers seem to agree. “The food, the service and the view were all worth the visit. We were spoiled by Peter Elias and his staff,” said Kim Hudson, an Ocean City resident, who recently visited the wine bar for a friend’s retirement celebration. “The view is spectacular. The dining experience they want you to have is explained by the knowledgeable servers or a manager at the table when you order your drinks. The charcuterie boards, the tapas, and the entrees are all extremely well done and the homemade sangria is amazing.” “When you visit, make sure to note all the stunning artwork spread throughout the restaurant,” she added. “All of the artwork has been created by Golie Miamee, Peter Elias’ girlfriend, and it is absolutely beautiful.” To keep Tequila Frogs running, Natoli said it’s imperative to “capture the confidence of the locals.” “It’s an important role to play, he said. “If you want to be here, established here, in the long run, you really have to focus on that audience as well. I feel we have really done that.”
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Smaller counties seek AIB representation Continued from Page 1 person board hail from just four of the state’s 24 districts. Vince Tolbert, the chief financial officer of Worcester County Public Schools, pointed out in an email that the AIB has broad oversight of finances and accountability for the Kirwan money, including the ability to withhold funds, which warrants the need for fair and accurate representation. “Due to this broad oversight, we do feel it is very important to have member representation from all parts of our state, including the Eastern Shore,” he said. “The implementation of the Blueprint legislation may look much different in a small rural district like Worcester [than] it may look in a large urban district like Montgomery.” Gov. Larry Hogan and an array of bipartisan representatives also spoke out this week against the lack of geographic and racial diversity on the board. “Every student in Maryland deserves access to a world class education and to be fairly represented in the decision-making process that governs school policy,” Hogan said in a news release. “To operate in a manner that hurts our efforts to further equity and inclusiveness does a
tremendous disservice to our young people.” Hogan shared a letter from the Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus criticizing the board’s lack of Latino representation. Representatives from Prince George’s, Frederick, Calvert, St. Mary’s, Washington, Baltimore, Hartford, Caroline, Garrett and Allegany counties also joined Carozza in sending letters to the AIB leaders asking for them to reconsider the board’s makeup. The House and Senate Republican caucuses sent similar letters as well. It remains, however, that no one from the counties complaining about their area’s lack of representation applied for consideration as an AIB member, according to a statement issued Sept. 1 by the Accountability and Implementation Board Nominating Committee. Hogan and state Republicans have bucked the contents of the Kirwan plan, known officially as the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, since its inception, primarily because of the high costs associated with it. The plan is slated to increase state and county annual education spending by roughly $3.2 billion per year over 10 years. Some of the highlights include free preschool for 3-and-4-year-olds liv-
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ing at 300 percent below the poverty level, a pay raise for teachers, collegeand career-readiness standards, vocational education and allocated funding for counties. The bill passed through both chambers in 2020 but Hogan vetoed it. He said then that he was not in favor of raising taxes, especially dur-
ing a pandemic. Lawmakers returned and overrode his veto last session, approving a revised version that still failed to ease opponents’ concerns. Local representatives have never been gung-ho about the plan, which required Worcester County to make the largest financial contribution of all counties in the state due to its high property tax base as compared to its small population. And while the plan has its positives, the cost burden is one that Tolbert said will be tough to swallow. “Our school system feels that many of the initiatives included in the Blueprint legislation will be beneficial to both our students and staff,” he said. He added, though, “This results in us relying on our local county for over 82 percent of our unrestricted operating budget. We are concerned that as the Blueprint initiatives are implemented over the next 10 years, the majority of the increased costs will be placed on our local government.” Crossword answers from page 34
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By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) A series of 2021 General Assembly bills that piqued the interest of Worcester County residents officially go into effect Oct. 1. A longtime coming, House Bill 855/Senate Bill 17, known as Wade’s Law, will officially be on the books, ending a years-long fight for justice. The law establishes stricter penalties for drivers responsible for collisions that seriously injure roadside workers and pedestrians. Wade Pusey, a Seaford, Delaware resident and road worker, was the inspiration for lawmakers’ initial push to get it passed roughly four years ago. Pusey was permanently injured when a driver hit him while he was working in 2016 along the side of a Worcester County road. The driver, Marion Jones, careened onto a work site as Pusey and a colleague, Scott Tatterson, were exiting their county dump truck. Jones was reportedly trying to drive around the site by exiting the travel lane but swerved back to avoid an oncoming vehicle, resulting in a wreck that struck both workers. Tatterson did not survive the crash. And because of the law at the time, Jones faced only a fine for the injuries to Pusey, which prompted Pusey and members of his family to fight for change. Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) introduced Wade’s Law in 2017 as a House delegate and followed through with support through its passage last session. Del. Wayne Hartman (R38C) also fought to get Wade’s Law passed. He said during its passage that it required an extra push at the eleventh hour to get it to a vote this year, but came in just under the wire. The bill establishes driving offenses that seriously injure pedestrians and road workers as criminal
negligence, raises the penalty to up to 12 months in prison, and fines to up to $5,000. The initial version of the law called for an 18-month cap for the prison sentence but it was reduced during the final stages of passage. Another law with significant interest to coastal residents was House Bill 39/Senate Bill 716, which cracks down on people who purposely release balloons into the air. It imposes a $100 fine on anyone 13 years or older who knowingly releases more than 10 balloons and requires anyone who releases up to 10 balloons to perform six hours of community service and/or watch an educational video on environmental damage caused by human pollution. Both Hartman and Carozza pushed for the legislation’s passage because of the damage they say wayward balloons cause to both marine and land life. Residents who testified in support of the legislation last session said birds, fish, turtles, Assateague ponies and seals have perished after eating or becoming entangled in the strings of balloons that humans have released. Released balloons have also caused power outages and polluted trees and waterways. The language of the bill also specifies that the penalties do not apply to anyone who unintentionally releases a balloon; balloons released for scientific or meteorological purposes, or in accordance with state or federal contracts; or hot air balloons recovered after launch. This year was Hartman’s second attempt to get the measure passed, with the first falling victim to the General Assembly’s covid shutdown in 2020. Other laws set to go into effect Oct. 1 include pieces of the large, statewide police reform legislation that local lawmakers mostly opposed, See ARRAY Page 11
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Ocean City officials were presented with a proposal on Tuesday to lease or sell the Whiteside parking lot where Philadelphia Avenue and South First Street meet, by a developer who needs 34 additional parking spaces in order to build a 90-unit luxury hotel next to Sunset Park, at the old Holt’s Landing property.
Developer seeks permission to lease public parking lot By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) Developers of a proposed 90-unit hotel near the southern tip of Ocean City asked the mayor and City Council on Tuesday if they would agree to lease or sell a cityowned public parking lot on the other side of the street so they can meet zoning requirements. Representing Christos Sarantis of Sarantis Properties, Keith Iott of Iott Architecture-Engineering asked council members if they would consider leasing the Whiteside parking lot, directly across the street from the Oceanic Hotel, a Harrison Group property. Joining the Sarantis family in their proposal was the Harrison Group, which expressed a need for additional parking. Iott said Sarantis plans to rede-
velop the former Holt’s Landing property at 700 S. Philadelphia Avenue to include 90 luxury hotel rooms and amenities such as a bar, restaurant, conference center, and terraces that offer world-class views. The problem with the property, he explained, is there is not enough parking on the parcel of land. “To develop density, we need additional parking,” Iott said, adding that they need 34 parking spaces from the Whiteside lot. The old Holt’s Landing property is awkward, as it is bound by three streets and only has access to Philadelphia. Adding to that, the Whiteside lot is difficult to get to for visitors who can easily miss the lot, which is located on the eastern side of Philadelphia Avenue as the road bends toward the See PARKING Page 12
Array of bills became law Oct. 1 Continued from Page 10 and Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed because of the detrimental effects he said some of the language could have on law enforcement officers and their ability to do their jobs safely. The laws include House Bill 372/Senate Bill 420, which decriminalizes the possession of items typically used to distribute heroin and other controlled dangerous substances like syringes, spoons, needles and scales on first offense; House Bill 120/Senate Bill 78, also known as Anton’s Law, which sets stricter standards for obtaining and executing no knock search warrants; and Senate Bill 600, which pertains to the use of surplus military equipment and the investigation of deaths caused by po-
lice officers. An array of other bills also passed Oct. 1, with others — like the requirement that law enforcement agencies implement body worn cameras for all officers by a certain date and the repeal of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights — going into effect in July. Lawmakers also passed legislation last session allowing for restaurants to continue offering takeout alcoholic drinks until July 2023, but members of the Worcester County Board of License Commission slammed the brakes on it locally. They cited concerns over public drunkenness and its effect on legal resources, and unfairness to business owners who already pay extra to offer to-go cocktails.
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WCPS clarifies athletic eligibility guidelines BOE passed minor addition to state document to clear up any possible confusion By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) Worcester County Public School officials added some clarity last week to the county’s student athletic eligibility policy. Members of the board of education approved the minor addition to the state-established document during their monthly meeting on Sept. 21. “The addition is to provide clarity to current practice and regulations set forth by [the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association] and [the Maryland State Department of Education],” C. Dwayne Abt, the
assistant superintendent for safety and human relations for the school system, said in an email this week. “WCPS wanted to make sure we emphasized the following clause,.. ‘consecutive’ years based on the date of first entry into the 9th grade,” he continued. Before the vote, the policy said students in ninth through 12th grades could participate in interscholastic C. Dwayne Abt contests for a maximum of four years. There was no mention of when the four years were required to begin or whether the timeline was consecutive, so officials clarified it. “This was a local district decision for clarity,” Abt explained. “Instead of
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Parking spaces could help with city code restrictions Continued from Page 11 Oceanic Hotel and Trimper’s Rides. Iott explained that as a visitor misses the lot, they end up driving into the inlet parking lot or they go north toward the Worcester Street parking lot. “We see no way for this Whiteside lot to be a viable city lot going forward,” he said. But it would be the “perfect” lot for the new development, according to Iott. City Manager Doug Miller told council members he did not recommend leasing the property and suggested a sale could be better. Iott said his timeline for the project is to start construction by the second or third quarter of 2022, contingent on design and permit approvals. The planning process can change a project completely, and Iott said a lease would be a more straightforward process but also set them up to purchase the property later down the road. If the city does decide to sell the lot as surplus property, it will have to go out onto the market, removing any guarantee for the Sarantis’s to pur-
chase it. Still, the logistics of the deal are not as straightforward as proposed. City Attorney Heather Stansbury told council there a “ton” of legal work would have to happen for any agreement on the property to be made, though she thinks they can work it out. Another aspect is a project to reroute South First Street, though discussions on the matter have only been held behind closed doors when Dennis Dare was on the council. When the topic of South First Street was discussed, Councilmen Peter Buas and Frank Knight were not serving, though both had their concerns about how re-routing the road would affect Iott’s project. “If First Street was rerouted ... it wouldn’t fundamentally affect the building,” Iott said. With several questions still unanswered, Buas moved to send the proposal to staff for review and to have it brought back to council at the next work session, on Oct. 12. The vote was 6-0, with Councilman John Gehrig absent.
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Fire station plans reduced by $3.6 million By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) Plans to design and build a new Ocean City Fire Department fire station were presented to City Council members on Tuesday, and after trimming away some of the costs, the price tag has been reduced by $3.6 million since Aug. 31. The original design called for a 28,000-square-foot building with several perks such as a training room, conference room, gym, 15 duty crew bunks, five dedicated live-in rooms, and five administrative offices, or flex rooms. All of that came with a price tag of $12.7 million for a project the city originally budgeted at $5.5 million. The price shocked City Council members, who asked City Engineer Terry McGean and Fire Department Chief Richard Bowers to review the project and figure out how to get the cost closer to budget. Bowers and McGean went over the new plans during a work session with council on Tuesday, saying the new price is $9.1 million, minus the proceeds from the sale of the current fire station at 74th Street in the amount of $1.5 million, ultimately costing the city $7.6 million. “The new design and cost include compromise,” McGean said.
The building size decreased by almost 10,000 square feet by reducing the number of flex live-in spaces from five to two, dedicated live-in rooms from five to two, duty crew bunks from 15 to 12, and combining the conference room, upstairs day room, and training room into a single multi-use space. The new plans also included a re-
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Members of the Ocean City Fire Department, including Chief Richard Bowers, and City Engineer Terry McGean, presented revised plans for a new fire station that included a reduction of 10,000 square feet and $3.6 million.
duction of the northern two engine bays, while also allowing for future expansion to the roof over those bays to one day include a second floor. Last year, McGean said, the building was going to be constructed on the site of the current fire house, but that would have required buying additional property to fit the new fire station, and it would not include the money that is expected to come from the sale of the current fire station because it would not go on the market. Additionally, housing would have been needed for the staff that lives at the fire station while construction was underway. While most of the council was happy with the reduction in costs, Councilman Peter Buas asked who would own the building when it is complete. If ownership has not been defined, he explained, the council may be jumping the gun. McGean told Buas he “thinks” they have a commitment from the volunteers, though there may be issues regarding what form the ownership takes. But if the question is whether that can be hammered out while the
building is being planned and designed, McGean said he thinks it can. Bowers said the volunteers agreed to assist with the sale of the current fire station, which was also solidified by a vote from the company’s board of directors. Still, Buas said it needed to be defined, as did Councilman Frank Knight. In response to Buas’s concern, McGean suggested allowing the planning and development to continue, since they must return with more refined plans. Once those plans are presented, ownership documents will also be presented, according to McGean. The only piece on hold under his suggestion were the construction documents. “Their word (the fire company) is good in my book,” Councilman Mark Paddack said. “I think we can work with them very clearly, as we’ve done in the past.” When it came to a vote, the council voted 5-1 in favor of proceeding with the planning and development, except for the construction documents. Councilman Matt James voted against it.
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Proponents dominate wind hearing Continued from Page 1 where wind farms are more than 20 miles from shore. He questioned the need to rush the installation of the turbines with so many unanswered questions, suggesting the project be halted until the leased underwater lands can be pushed back. “It’s clearly a benefit to all Marylanders but should not come at an expense ... to Ocean City,” he said. “We only get one chance to get this right, and this is your chance.” Joining his sentiments were Sen. Mary Beth Carozza, who also asked the PSC to pause and hold off on approving the wind projects until Ocean City’s beach and horizon were protected. City Engineer Terry McGean said he attended a hearing in January 2020 regarding the increase of the size of the turbines, which are currently set to be 850 feet tall, with blades as tall as the Statue of Liberty. During the hearing in 2020, McGean said, U.S. Wind told the PSC the change from 8 megawatt turbines to 12 megawatt turbines was a good thing. At the time, McGean warned people that U.S. Wind was planning to construct more turbines than initially proposed, after seeing renderings with 61 turbines. “People who saw those renderings were shocked,” McGean said, adding that even in his worst nightmare, he
could never imagine 104 turbines. “Reject the U.S. Wind bids and don’t award anymore ORECS [Offshore Renewable Energy Certificates]” he said.” But unlike Carozza, Meehan and McGean, most people who spoke during the public hearing favored of the offshore wind projects, including Jen Aiosa, the chief sustainability officer in Mary Beth Carozza Baltimore County. “We support the expansion of offshore wind projects in Maryland,” she said. “It’s about more than any single proposed project. Moving forward ... will have positive ripple effects throughout Rick Meehan Maryland.” Rehoboth resident Charlie Garlow told the commission he looks forward to seeing more wind turbines offshore because they will save money for Marylanders and Terry McGean create jobs. If the lease areas were to be pushed further offshore, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, or BOEM, would have to find space and figure out how to
work around shipping lanes, he said, and if people are so concerned about appearances, they should be concerned about the banner planes and rusty container ships bringing goods from China. Ocean City resident Cherie McNett said she supports the wind projects and thinks the angst against the projects is misplaced. McNett did not think the farm would be a blight on the horizon, and if anything, they will be far less intrusive than the banner planes that tug banners back and forth along the beach. But on top of that, McNett painted Ocean City as anti-green, saying it lacked a recycling program and now opposes wind energy. Another person in favor of the wind turbines was Cindy Dillon of Ocean Pines, who urged the commission to approve the projects. “This should not become a political football,” she said. “We have an opportunity to show our country, even the world, that we want to do our part.” Over 50 people spoke during the public hearing on Tuesday. The PSC planned to hold a second public hearing on the wind farms on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. Both public hearings can be found by visiting the Maryland Public Service Commission’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/MarylandPSC.
Pop-up rally mostly quiet gathering Continued from Page 1 clusion in the H2Oi event. The new attendees of the event were much less restrained than H2Oi owners, who were blamed for unruly situations it had no control over. Ultimately, the event relocated to Atlantic City, though the tuner car operators continued coming to Ocean City. Now referred to as the pop-up rally, this collection of enthusiasts between the ages of 18-40 connect on social media platforms like Facebook and plan events in the resort, often resulting in drivers tearing up and down the streets and challenging each other to burnouts or donut-spinning competitions in intersections, while being surrounded by crowds of spectators. To put a damper on the activity and behavior of the attendees, Ocean City officials implemented a special event zone from Sept. 21-26 that covered the entire resort area, and lowered the speed limit to 30 mph in all areas except those where the speed was already lower. Inside the special event zone, police made a concerted effort to enforce the adjusted speed limit while also looking for exhibition driving, illegal car modifications, and faulty equipment. According to preliminary the statis-
tics for Thursday-Sunday, police fielded 1,807 calls for service, 279 from citizens and 1,528 from officers. Police conducted 986 traffic stops and issued 828 citations over the fourday period. In 2020, there were 2,802 calls for service, and in 2019 they fielded 2,933 calls for service, showing a downward trend between 2019 and 2020, and now 2021. Likewise, police conducted 1,230 traffic stops and issued 1,614 traffic citations in 2019, and 1,218 stops resulting in 1,498 citations in 2020. Also, this year, police made 134 arrests, which included two for drugs, 12 for weapons, and 11 for DUI. In 2019, there were 121 arrests, slightly fewer than this year’s total. Of these, three were for drugs, six for weapons and four for DUI. In 2020, there were 277 arrests, 10 of which were for drugs, 23 for weapons, and six for DUI. Police were also on the lookout for exhibition driving, which includes things like burning out, skidding, and accelerating at a very aggressive pace and forcing backfires to impress a crowd. Fifty-three people were ticketed for exhibition driving over the weekend, compared to the 123 who were ticketed
for the offense in 2020. Police did not provide statistics on the offense for 2019 or any previous year. Altogether, 101 vehicles were towed last week for illegal modifications as compared to 368 in 2020. Ocean City Communications Director Jessica Waters said police responded to a few isolated situations where large groups gathered in parking lots, although for the most part, she added, there was a high degree of compliance. “We experienced isolated issues with crowds on Friday and Saturday,” she said. “In comparison to last year, the crowds were not nearly as large, and our officers and allied agencies were able to address them quickly.” Waters also said there was far less traffic in Ocean City than in previous years and higher degree of compliance on the road in the special event zone. Buzzuro said the special event zone legislation and enforcement efforts were vital components that led to a successful weekend. “I am humbled and proud of the dedication of our Ocean City police officers, dispatchers, public safety personnel, and the hundreds of men and women from allied agencies who worked tirelessly to protect and serve our community this weekend,” he said.
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West OC lot looked at for workforce housing By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) Everyone knows: Ocean City becomes the second largest city in Maryland in the summer with the arrival of visitors looking to spend their money, whether it’s going out to eat at one of the many restaurants in the resort, experiencing thrill rides at one of the local theme parks, or riding around in circles in a go-kart.
Many businesses rely on foreign J1 students to work at the establishments and help get through the season. On average, the resort area brings in close to 4,000 of the international young adults each summer. Compounding the issue, the housing market has gone through the roof, giving homeowners a dream market should they choose to sell their domiciles and perhap sdouble their investments.
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But that means housing is sparse for workforce members who choose to spend their summers in Ocean City to make a buck. To help bring relief to the housing crisis, city officials and members of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce are looking to have workforce housing built in multiple areas around town. Lachelle Scarlato, the executive director of the Chamber of Commerce is working with Dan Bullock, the CFO for Wisconsin-based Holtz Builders Inc. to construct seasonal housing, which ultimately could give J-1s, Beach Patrol members, fire and EMS personnel and public safety officers a place to stay in the summer. Five locations are being examined as potential spots to build dormitories that could house thousands of the workers. Places like Dorchester Street, 94th Street, 100th Street, and the West Ocean City park-and-ride lot are on the list of possibilities. Ocean City currently owns both the park-and-ride lot and 100th Street property being considered. If Bullock’s company does build dormitory-style housing on any of these parcels, his company would take over the property and operate the facility independent of the city. Bullock told City Council members on Tuesday during a work session that the preliminary site plan for the park-and-ride lot would include three buildings. The biggest question, he said, was whether the foundations would need to be poured or if the buildings would have to be on pilings. If the park-and-ride lot and 100th Street property are developed, Councilman Tony DeLuca said, that could accommodate 2,200 people, 1,800 shy of the 4,000 needed.
“We need some additional property,” he said. Director of Public Works Hal Adkins told council members that a grant was used to purchase the land where the park-and ride-lot is located. The grant originally came with strings that prevented certain activities, but those strings were released in June. “It’s gone,” Adkins said, adding that he reached out to the State of Maryland about construction grants, though officials have not gotten back to him to say if any restrictions are connected to those. Adkins described the site as “pretty rough” when the lot was constructed because part of it was in the wetlands. But when Mayor Rick Meehan asked Adkins what he thought of the housing project, he said to be aware of the NIMBY – or Not in My Backyard – effect because of residents in the area. He also warned council members to keep their eyes wide open because even though there is a notion that the lot is not used much, they direct trailers for events to park there. “I think it is a good site,” Meehan said, recommending the council work with Bullock to move forward with developing housing on the park and ride lot. Councilman Mark Paddack pointed out to council that the location was great because it was a transportation hub. Meehan echoed Paddack and said the beauty of the site is it accommodates pedestrians and could generate business in West Ocean City. DeLuca made a motion to begin preliminary work on all properties concurrently, which was approved 60, with Councilman John Gehrig absent.
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County Budget Officer Kathy Whited retires after 23 years By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) After 23 years in Worcester County government, Budget Officer Kathy Whited is calling it a career. Whited officially retired from her position with the county Thursday, ending an association that began in 2000 after she moved to the county from Houston. “It’s exciting,” Whited said. “I’m a little nervous, just because of ending my career but I’m looking forward to spending time with my husband and family.” Whited, a native of upstate New York and current Stockton resident, came to the county as an accounting clerk in the Treasurer’s Office. Two years later, she was promoted into her current role. She is a member of the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Government Finance Officers Association and the MACo Budget and Finance Affiliate. Whited played a vital role each year in preparing and overseeing the county budget. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with department heads and agencies,” she said. “I implemented a
multi-year revenue and expense worksheet to assist the county commissioners and the (Chief Financial Officer), which helped us when we worked on budgets. I assisted the management team and the county commissioners through the national economic decline and covid.” Whited said she was fortunate to have the opportunity to work under three chief administrative officers — Gerald Mason, Harold Higgins and Weston Young. Whited left an impression on those she worked closely with as well. “I am incredibly grateful to have worked alongside this consummate professional,” Young, the current CAO, said in a press release. “We are indebted to Kathy’s commitment and invaluable contributions to the county.” The press release went on to say that Whited’s contributions have “resulted in the county obtaining clean opinions from the accounting firm, TGM Group, for each annual audit since 2000, the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 13 consecutive years, and credit ratings of AA for Fitch, AA+ for Standard and Poor’s, See WHITED Page 20
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Worcester County Budget Officer Kathy Whited officially retired yesterday after 23 years working for the county. Throughout her career, Whited played a vital role in helping the County Commissioners determine annual budgets and navigate the county through annual audits.
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Termites not on home inspection By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) All homebuyers know they should get a home inspection, but a common misconception is that your home inspector will also cover inspecting for termites. While home inspectors make a notation in the home inspection report if they see termite activity or if they see prior termite damage to structural components, they do not perform a full termite inspection. In addition, termite inspections are addressed under its own paragraph within the local contract of sale used in Worcester County, which reads:
Wood destroying insect inspection: Buyer, at buyer’s expense, (if VA, then at seller’s expense) is authorized to obtain a written report on the state regulated form from a Maryland licensed pest control company that, based on a careful visual inspection, there is no evidence of termite or other wood-destroying insect infestation in the residence or within three feet of the residence; and damage due to previous infestation has been repaired. The provisions of this paragraph also shall apply to: (1) the garage or within three feet of the garage (whether attached or detached); (2) any outbuildings located within three feet of the residence or garage; and (3) a maximum of 10 linear feet of the nearest portion of a fence on seller’s property within three
feet of the residence or garage. The contract of sale further specifies how any current/present infestation is to be handled, and calls for sellers to pay up to 2 percent of the purchase price for any treatments or repairs. If the cost of treatment and repair of any termite damage exceeds 2 percent of the purchase price, a seller may cancel a contract, unless the buyer chooses to pay for the cost of treatment and repairs exceeding 2 percent of the purchase price. Note that if the buyer is using a VA loan, the seller must pay for the cost of the termite inspection as well as any repairs that might be needed. — Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty in Ocean City, Maryland.
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Crab feast at Holy Spirit on 100th St. slated for Sunday (Oct. 1, 2021) The Church of the Holy Spirit at 100th Street and Coastal Highway in Ocean City will be having a fundraising crab feast on Sunday, Oct. 3, from 2-5 p.m. Food will be served until 4:30 p.m. The dine-in menu will include crabs, fried chicken, corn on the cob, hush puppies, lemonade, iced tea, soda and desserts. To ensure the safety of others, for those who are not vaccinated or who prefer to take a dinner and eat it elsewhere, carry-out will also be available. The carry-out meal will include six crabs, two pieces of chicken, corn on the cob, hush puppies, dessert and a drink. Crabs are size medium-large/large and will come from Rippon’s Seafood. The chicken is being provided by Higgins Crab House. In addition to the food, there will be a chance auction and a 50/50 drawing. The cost for adults is $45; $20 for children ages 6-10; and free for children under 6. Tickets are available by contacting the church office at 410-723-1973 or by calling Monica at 443-235-8942. There will be a very limited number of tickets at the door, and pre-sales are strongly encouraged. Proceeds will benefit the Church of the Holy Spirit and its outreach programs. Refunds will be provided only in the event that the crab feast must be canceled. Guests should bring their own mallet.
Whited oversaw annual budgets Continued from Page 19 and Aa2 for Moody’s Investor Services.” Whited and her husband, Ken, plan to spend retirement with their children and first grandchild, who was born earlier this year. They’re looking forward to traveling the country to take in all of its sights, she said. Though she’s stepping away from her work for her life’s next chapter, Whited said she sees a lot of good to come. “Everyone has an integral part in county government,” she said. “Wherever they come from, it’s great for the county. I think the commissioners are working toward positive changes for bringing in business and keeping the rural aspects of the county.” “I’m going to miss working with my Worcester family. As someone who didn’t grow up here, I’ve been blessed to be a part of it all.”
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Rally for support of women’s Museum Society’s photo reproductive rights this Sat. contest deadline Oct. 1
(Oct. 1, 2021) A coalition of local Lower Shore organizations, including Indivisible Worcester MD, the Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County, the Democratic Club of Worcester County, the Lower Shore Progressive Caucus, FLIPS (Feminists, Liberals, Independents, Progressives), and the Suffrage Centennial Celebration Committee, will rally in support of women’s reproductive rights in response to a na-
tional call to action by Women’s March, Planned Parenthood, and other groups. The rally will take place on the plaza in front of the Wicomico County Government Building on 125 N. Division Street, Salisbury, on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. Speakers will include representatives of the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) and the Maryland Democratic Party.
Coast Guard boating safety course in OP starts Tuesday (Oct. 1, 2021) The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering another Maryland Basic Boating Safety Course, Oct. 5-7, at the Ocean Pines Library from 6-9 p.m. The Maryland Boating Safety Education Act requires that anyone born after July 1, 1972 must possess a Maryland Basic Boating Safety Certificate to operate a boat in the state of Maryland. Those attending the class, and passing the test, will receive a Mary-
land Boating Certificate which is NASBLA approved and valid in all states Cost is $20 for all three evenings. The library is located at 11107 Cathell Rd. in Ocean Pines. Register or get more information by calling Barry Cohen at 410-935-4807, or email CGAUXOC@gmail.com. Checks should be made payable to: USGCAUX 12-05 and mailed to: USCGAUX 12-05, P.O. Box 1682, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Payment via PayPAL is also accepted.
(Oct. 1, 2021) The Ocean City Museum Society presents the first Louis Parsons III Memorial Photo Contest. Online entries will be accepted through Oct. 1. Parsons was a long-time member of the Ocean City Museum Society Board and an avid photographer. The categories for the contest are the Ocean City beach, Ocean City Boardwalk, and Ocean City/Assateague Bay sunsets. These are three iconic Ocean City destinations that Parsons enjoyed photographing. A winner will be announced for each category, along with a grand prize winner. Winners of each category will receive $250. The grand prize winner will be awarded an additional $750 for a total prize of $1,000. The competition is open to any photographer over 18 years old. Entries must be submitted electronically, and submissions will be judged based on technical excellence, originality, composition, impact, artistic merit and subject matter. Judges for the contest include
renowned local photographer Alan Sklar; Martin Smith-Rodden, professor of photojournalism Ball State University; and Terry Plowman, publisher of Delaware Beach Life. Prize winners will be announced on Oct. 16. All winners will be notified via the contact information provided in the submission entry. The entry fee is $15 per contestant. Each contestant can enter only one submission. Up to five images can be entered per submission. All photos must be at least 1200 x 1800 pixels with a file size no greater than 25 MB. Prize money for this inaugural contest has been donated by Parson’s friend, Jeff Williams, the former publisher of Oceana Magazine. He has donated the money along with his corporate sponsor, Associa. Additional donations are welcome and will help the museum grow the Lou Parsons III Memorial Photo Contest. Participants can review submission requirements and enter their submissions by visiting https://www.ocmuseum.org/phot o-contest.
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Trust names new Assateague coastkeeper (Oct. 1, 2021) The Board of Directors of Assateague Coastal Trust, the Waterkeeper Alliance program for the lower Eastern Shore, announced on Sept. 28, that Kathy Phillips, its current Assateague Coastkeeper, will be passing the patrol boat keys to Gabrielle Ross on Oct. 4. Phillips will step into the role of executive director. “After 15 years at the helm of the Assateague Coastkeeper patrol boat, ACT’s advocacy programs, and administration of this powerful and effective 50-year-old organization, I am pleased to see the ACT Board move the organization forward by splitting the formerly combined Coastkeeper/executive director staff position in to two separate staff positions,” Phillips said. “This will allow the Assateague Coastkeeper more time to pursue policy, legislative and compliance clean water initiatives within the coastal watershed.” “I am thrilled to be joining Assateague Coastal Trust as the new Assateague Coastkeeper,” Ross said. “As a young girl I enjoyed exploring Delmarva with my family – learning how to fish, clam and crab. I found an escape in the coastal waters of Delmarva, where the rich fertile soils, bountiful waters and seemingly end-
less landscapes fueled my passion in conservation and environmental stewardship.” In 2020, Ross received the Waterkeepers Chesapeake Water Warrior Award for her efforts protecting Wicomico County’s Paleo Channel underground aquifer, introducing new zoning laws to protect citizens from expanding poultry operations, and working with citizens and environmental partners to introduce the Community Healthy Act in the Maryland legislature. “We know Kathy Phillips is transitioning to a welcomed full retirement in 2022, and ACT will miss her presence on the water and on the front lines of environmental protection, but, we have full confidence in our new Coastkeeper, Gabby Ross,” Jim Rapp, ACT board president, said. “Gabby’s commitment to protecting and defending local waterways has been reflected through her career field work with the Maryland Park Service, Delaware Natural Resources, and her citizen advocacy in forming a grassroots citizen activist group named Concerned Citizens Against Industrial CAFOs (CCAIC). We are excited to welcome Gabby to the ACT team knowing her education, her experiences in the field and in community organizing will make the
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Gabrielle Ross took over on Sept. 28 for Kathy Phillips as the Assateague Coastal Trust’s coastkeeper. Phillips will move into the role of executive director.
transition from our current Coastkeeper, Kathy Phillips, to the newest, and third Assateague Coastkeeper, a smooth one.” When Ross is not working, she enjoys birding the coastal byways, gardening, painting coastal landscapes and paddling with her dogs, Maverick and Goose. “I am looking forward to growing with ACT, protecting the coastal waterways so that they may flourish for future generations and inspiring others to get involved in their local communities to motivate change,” Ross said.
Assateague Coastal Trust, a member of the global Waterkeeper Alliance movement, hosts the Assateague Coastkeeper, working to assure our communities have access to swimmable, fishable and drinkable water. For over 50 years ACT has been working arm in arm with diverse community partners to protect and defend the health of Delmarva’s coastal waters through advocacy, education, science and the enforcement of just and equitable clean water laws.
Agencies launch ‘Healthy Homes Initiative’ (Oct. 1, 2021) The Chesapeake Housing Mission, Atlantic General Hospital and the Worcester County Health Department are partnering to form the “Healthy Homes Initiative,” a three-pronged approach to reducing the growing number of unsafe and unhealthy living conditions found in homes in Worcester County. This partnership is the first of its kind in the region and is focused on people living below the poverty level. The main goal of this initiative is prevention of falls and other illness caused by living in an unhealthy en-
vironment. A news conference and signing of a Memorandum of Understand for this partnership will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m. at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. The media and community are invited to this event to learn more about the Healthy Homes Initiative. Chesapeake Housing Mission will provide critical home repair services to Worcester County residents living below the poverty level. CHM will design, obtain permits and provide all materials for the projects.
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Rabbi installed at Temple Bat Yam in Berlin By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) Berlin’s Temple Bat Yam officially introduced Rabbi Arthur S. Rutberg during an installation ceremony on Friday. Rutberg has led the congregation since July, but the community came together to celebrate his appointment with a night that featured the Delmarva Chorus and several speakers, including state Sen. Mary Beth Carozza. “Friday’s installation was an excellent evening ... went very well,” Rutberg said. “I’m enjoying life on the Eastern Shore. It’s a great congregation and I’m looking forward to many good years here.” Temple President Candy Gusst called the installation for the rabbi “magical” and a “love-fest.” “The word I use is ‘magical,’” Gusst said. “It was beautiful. We had a lot of fun. There were very many kind words. Afterward, we had an (informal celebration known as an) oneg. It was out of sight … terrific.” Rutberg replaces Rabbi Estelle Mills, who had led the temple for three years.
Gusst said that the temple selected Rutberg following a traditional process through which temples and rabbis are paired by the United Jewish Reform Group. “Rabbis who want a new position post with them,” Gusst said. “Search committees go to them and negotiate. We try to match up with somebody who’s interested in coming to this area.” Gusst said Rutberg brings a depth of knowledge to the temple. “He presents (his expertise) in an almost memorizing manner,” Gusst said. “He’s got a great sense of humor. He’s a team with his wife, Sara.” Rutberg has 38 years of experience as a rabbi and his vocation has taken him all over the country, most recently having been in Tennessee. He also spent 10 years as an active and reserve chaplain in the army. “I wanted to get back to the northeast, sort of, kind of,” Rutberg said of his desire for this position. “Our daughter lives close by in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. I grew up on the shore by the ocean in New York — that was an attraction as well.”
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By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) When Stephen Decatur High School’s class of 1971 graduated five decades ago, gas was about 38 cents a gallon. A car would have cost $3,000 on average, Google and social media did not exist, and students had to use landline dial-up telephones to communicate. Instead of conflict in Afghanistan and allegations of election fraud floating around, students were dealing with the end of the Vietnam War, the introduction of President Richard Nixon’s new economic plan, and the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. It was a very different time. And last weekend, about 50 graduates from Stephen Decatur’s more than 155-student class came together to remember it at their 50th high school reunion. “It was probably one of our best attended reunions,” class President Michael Pennington said this week of the event on Sept. 25 at Bourbon Street on the Beach in north Ocean City. “But then again, 50th is a big year.” Classmates have held reunions about every five years since moving their tassels to the sides of their caps at the Ocean City convention center in the spring of 1971, Pennington said. The class was the first to graduate at the midtown spot, a tradition that continued for many years. The ’71 class was also one of the first that was fully integrated. A year earlier, the county’s all-Black Worcester County High School closed for good, sending all of the students to SDHS. The 1970 graduation was the first after the closure, and the 1971 commencement was the second. The change was big, signifying the
end of segregated education in Worcester County, but Pennington does not recall any friction. “I imagine there was a little bit of adaptation from both sides early on, I would think,” he said. “But I thought it went real well. Everybody was in the same classes, everybody was doing stuff together, everybody was on sports teams together.” Graduate Debi Bishop, who has taken on the role of class historian after collecting photos and other mementos for the graduates over the years, also said she does not recall any issues with moving to a fully integrated school. The class of 1971 also graduated just one year after the boys’ basketball team made history by winning the state championship. The game, and the team, are still talked about and recognized today, and some members of the 1971 class helped lead them to victory. One of them, Al “Hondo” Handy, is a household name in Ocean City and even spoke at Stephen Decatur High’s 2021 graduation in May. Handy was not only one of the first Black students to graduate from SDHS, and played on the championship team, but he went on to tackle a whole new set of accomplishments within the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department. He retired from his position as the department’s recreation manager in 2019 after more than 40 years, and his work is honored to this day. Bishop also pointed out that Bill and Marty Hall, owners of Fisher’s Popcorn, also graduated from SDHS in 1971. Naturally, reunion attendees had some of the Boardwalk treat in their party favors.
Overall, Pennington and Bishop said the reunion went smoothly, which was especially impressive given that it was scheduled the same weekend as the pop-up rally that typically attracts droves of unruly tuner car drivers to the resort. “They came by [routes] 50 or 90 with no problems,” Bishop said of the attendees. “If anything happened it was downtown.” Pennington, who lives in Berlin, said many of the attendees are still local and came from nearby spots. Others traveled further, with one classmate coming all the way from Florida. He and Bishop, who lives in Bishopville, said the Floridian classmate received the award for traveling the furthest during the presentation period of the event. The classmates said the reunion gave everyone who attended a chance to catch up and remember how things were in the old days, which Pennington said were not better, just different. “Instead of social media, there was gossip,” he said. “It wasn’t as widespread, you didn’t have people from other parts of the world that you are interacting with to get their thoughts on stuff.” Pennington added that there was a lot of other stuff going on 50 years ago, with the ending of the Vietnam war and fights for freedom and justice over basic rights spilling over from the 1960s. “Police were beating people in the streets, there were marches down south and the freedom riders, people getting killed trying to get the right to vote,” he said. “I would say that things are better now — there’s just different problems.”
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Sunfest returns to OC with same feel and new layout By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) Ocean City’s Sunfest is back and with a new look. After covid-19 forced event planners to cancel Sunfest in 2020, the annual festival kicked off its 46th year on Thursday. “It’s a different layout this year, with a lot of things we learned at Springfest (in May),” said City Special Events Director Frank Miller. “[We] have guidance from the health department for the changes we’ve made.” In years’ past, the set-up for the festival, which attracted 317,419 people in 2019, included a large tent that backs up to the ocean housing live music, with arts and crafts and food vendors in tents on either side and on the opposite end. Another outdoor stage was also included in the inlet parking lot. This year, taking a cue from Springfest, the arts and crafts vendors will be lined up in aisles outdoors to the stage’s right. The live music tent and outdoor stage will still be there, but everything will look a little different. “We learned that a lot of the patrons really liked it that way, liked how certain aspects were set up differently,” Miller said. “Instead of walk-through
craft tents to see all the vendors, we will set up with the vendors outside, instead of aisles. The public liked being able to walk through outside, instead of inside. It’s even better if the sun is shining.” The food and beverages vendors will still be under a tent, Miller said. Having arts and crafts outdoors, next to another live music stage, creates more of a “concert-like” feel, Miller said. “The entire layout is vastly different and they’ll see that as soon as they get there,” he said. Some aspects are still the same, such as the total craft and commercial vendors, numbering around 300. Free live music will alternate between the tented and open-air stages all four days. There are paid concerts Thursday and Friday evenings featuring The Fabulous Hubcaps and the Eli Young Band, respectively, at 8 p.m. Tickets were still available as of Wednesday morning and can be purchased on Sunfest grounds or at ticketmaster.com. Blues Traveler, who was slated to perform Saturday night, canceled last week, due to injuries frontman John Popper sustained in a recent tour bus
Sunfest is back after missing a year due to the covid-19 pandemic. The four-day festival kicked off yesterday and will open every day at 10 a.m.,wrapping up on Sunday at 6 p.m. City Special Events Director Frank Miller said that the festival is taking some cues from May’s Springfest in coordinating the marquee Ocean City event’s layout this year.
accident. The rest of the event is free, as usual. “You can come and enjoy Sunfest just as we’ve had it the last 45 years,” Miller said. “It’ll be a little bit of a treasure hunt (for returning patrons), but your favorite things will all be here.” Sunfest will include child-friendly activities, a bounce house and a beach hayride. Sunfest’s reach extends beyond the southern end of the resort. The Kite Loft’s annual Sunfest Kite Festival also returns for all four days, taking place on the beach between Fourth and Sixth streets — which the sponsor markets as “a kite-flying extravaganza & funfest for kite fliers and spectators.” For more information, visit
www.kiteloft.com. A treasure hunt, organized by Todd Ferrante of Park Place Jewelry and Wayne Littleton of the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation, will occur on the beach between Second and Third streets from 4-5 p.m. on Saturday and 1-2 p.m. on Sunday. Participants will search for buried treasure within a 60x120-foot sectioned-off portion of the beach. Each hunt can have up to 100 participants, who will each donate $15 to the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation. For more information, call 410-2139220 or 410-289-6500. After a year off and all the retooling See OC Page 27
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300 Seabay Lane, Ocean City 410-723-2222 / www.ResidenceInnOC.com Every Sunday: Karaoke, 5-8 p.m. Every Tuesday: Carlie & Harleigh Kids Corner, noon to 2 p.m. Every Wednesday: Trivial, 7-10 p.m.
COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100 / www.coinspub.com Oct. 2: Shortcut Sunny, 8-11 p.m. Oct. 3: DJ Wax, 10 a.m. Oct. 6: DJ Wax 10 p.m. OCEAN CLUB 101st Street, Ocean City Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com Ocean Club Oct. 1: First Class, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 2: First Class, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Lenny’s Beach Bar & Grille Oct. 1: First Class, 4-9 p.m. Oct. 2: On The Edge
SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com Oct. 1: John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; Coastal Style Best Of Party, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Cherry Crush, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Oct. 2: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Way Outs, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; High Five Swan Dive, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Oct. 7: Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.
FIRST CLASS Ocean Club: Fri, Oct. 1, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. & Sat, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
THE VIEW AT THE CAMBRIA HOTEL 13 St. Louis Ave., Ocean City 443-856-4158 / https://www.choicehotels.com/maryland/oceancity/cambria-hotels/md310 Every Tuesday: Karaoke, 7-11 p.m.
ECLIPSE THE ULTIMATE JOURNEY TRIBUTE BAND Ocean Pines Yacht Club: Sat, Oct. 2, 6-10 p.m.
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Sunfest entertainment schedule: Friday, Oct. 1 Outdoor Stage • 10:15 a.m. Rick K. Road Trip • 12:30 p.m. Lennon La Ricci & the Leftovers • 2:30 p.m. Jesse Garron’s Tribute to Elvis • 4:30 p.m. The Stickers • 6 p.m. DJ Kutt Indoor Stage • 11:30 a.m. Among the Stars • 1:30 p.m. The British Invasion Experience • 3:30 p.m. Rick K. Road Trip • 8 p.m Eli Young Band
OC Sunfest sporting new look Continued from Page 26 that has gone into the new-look staple of the end of the tourist season, Miller said it’s good to have the town’s “anchoring event” back. “This is the event everyone knows for Ocean City, Maryland,” he said. “It draws families from all over the area and all over the state. It’s a great family event to come to and that has not changed … “It’s been a challenging year all around. We’re happy to get the event up and off the ground again and
give our residents and tourists something friendly to do. It’s a relaxing, leisure activity — you can enjoy the beach, the Boardwalk, the amusement pier and of course the ocean. It’s still such a beautiful time to be here and that’s something people should come down to see for themselves.” Sunfest runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit https://www.oc ocean.com/events/sunfest.
Saturday, Oct. 2 Outdoor Stage • 10:15 a.m. Sapphire • 12:30 p.m. Rick K. Road Trip • 2:30 p.m. Blind Wind
• 4:30 p.m. Guys In Thin Ties • 6 p.m. BK & Chrissy of Radio Ocean City Indoor Stage • 11:30 a.m. The Stickers • 1:30 p.m. Hitch a Ride • 3:30 p.m. Grand Illusion Sunday, Oct. 3 Outdoor Stage • 10:15 a.m. Slap & Bop Calypso • 12 p.m. The Resistors Band • 2 p.m. Mike Hines & the Look • 4:30 p.m. Controversy - A Tribute to Prince Indoor Stage • 11 a.m. Bob Lougheed & the Memphis Mafia • 1 p.m. Glass Onion Band • 3 p.m. Mzz B & Company
Sunfest Kite Festival on for all four days of celebration (Oct. 1, 2021) See the skyline of Ocean City explode with color during this weekend’s Sunfest Kite Festival. Celebrating its 43rd year, this world class event is recognized as one of the top 100 most popular venues in the world. All are welcome to witness and
participate, for free, in general kite flying, kite flying games, Bol races, candy drops, sport kite demos, or just plain kite spectating. Expect to see new giant kites from mermaids, angels, octopi, alligators, trilobites, Mel the giant whale, WhisSee FESTIVAL Page 28
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ACS Relay for Life in Berlin set for Saturday, in person
The 43rd annual Sunfest Kite Festival runs all weekend on the beach near host the Kite Loft on Fifth Street.
Festival to feature ‘Kids Kite Fly’ Continued from Page 27 per the winged horse, dragons, Woodstock, Snoopy and others. A “Kids Kite Fly” will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Free kites will be handed out to the first 60 kids who show up. Only kids between the ages of 5 and 12 are eligible for the free kite. Event staff will help the kids assemble and launch the kites on the beach at Fifth Street. Those interested should be at the Kite Loft at around 12:30 p.m. to get started. In addition, there will be quad line demos throughout the festival. Quad kites are four-line kites flown in for-
mation, much like the Air Force Thunderbirds planes. Several times during the festival there will be as many as 16 quad flyers standing side by side, flying to music, all in perfect formation. Bring the kids for the candy drops, where sweet treats will fall from a large kite. Several candy drops will take place both Saturday and Sunday. Mike Van Meers, from Gaithersburg, Maryland, the festival coordinator, will be directing all activities on the beach. Call 410-289-7855 or visit www.kiteloft.com for more information.
By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is returning to something closer to its traditional format when it kicks off Saturday on Main Street in Berlin. Starting at 3 p.m. in front of Stevenson Church and the Worcester Youth and Family Counseling office, participants and donors will be encouraged to stroll down the town’s business district, interacting with the variety of businesses along the way. “This year we’ll be promoting for people to walk through town. In the past we had a literal track,” said Relay volunteer chair Dawn Hodge. “This year is more of a loose-flow, we just want you to walk around town to the different shops.” The event will also include children’s games and free ice cream from Island Creamery for survivors. Sisters Wine, Gourmet and Gift Store will donate 20 percent of its proceeds to Relay for Life. Last year, Relay for Life was limited to a drive-thru format due to covid-19 concerns. In years past the event had been held at Frontier Town off Route 611 and would last from 6 p.m. until the following morning. Hodge estimated that 50 people showed up for the limited event last year
but hopes she will see a couple hundred for the event’s 27th year. “We used to crowd around a campfire at Frontier Town, but it’s completely different from what it’s been in the past because of covid and rearranging around that,” Hodge said. “This year, we’re going to welcome everyone and have our survivors and caregivers welcome everyone.” The event will include gifts for cancer survivors such as pins and gift cards from every volunteer team, reading aloud the names of survivors, a raffle and luminaria —small, paper lanterns that can be purchased in the name of a loved one. Hodge said they hope to raise $100,000, but that it is a “stretch goal” because of how different the event must be to accommodate covid concerns. “We’ve raised well over a million dollars (in the event’s history),” she said. “We’ve been a nationally recognized relay in the past until covid pretty much.” The funds raised by Relay for Life are redirected to services that will help cancer research and awareness on the Eastern Shore. “The money stays locally because we don’t have a research program in the area. Research is No. 1 — money that See RELAY Page 29
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Home Tour raising money in surrounding area Sand Castle helps sustain endeavors toward creative arts, humanities in county (Oct. 1, 2021) For the past 16 years, the Sand Castle Home Tour has helped sustain the nonprofit Art League of Ocean City and provided important seed money toward building the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. In 2021, the home tour will also raise money for 11 other area nonprofit organizations. The nonprofit community partners who are participating in this year’s ticket sales are: the Ocean Pines Association Recreation & Parks Department, River Soccer Club, Delmarva Discovery Museum, Habitat for Humanity Worcester County, Food Bank of the Eastern Shore, Stevenson United Methodist Church, Samaritan Ministries, Worcester County Humane Society, LPGA Am-
ateurs Eastern Shore MD/DE Chapter, Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City, and Worcester Preparatory School. “Five dollars of every ticket sold by these community organizations will be donated back to their nonprofit,” Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League, said. “Over the past year, it has been challenging for nonprofits to raise funds, as many in-person fundraisers have been cancelled due to covid. In an effort to help other organizations continue to provide vital services that support the community, the Art League engaged other area nonprofits and asked them to partner on this endeavor.” The Sand Castle Home tour has become a signature event for the Art League of Ocean City. In 2020, 1,800 people took the virtual tour, and Thaler expects that number to increase this year. “It is a win-win situation,” she said. “Ticket purchasers can support
Relay for Life to donate funds to local resources
Relay for Life participants will have the opportunity to purchase luminarias — small, paper lanterns — in the name of a loved one who has lost, beaten or is fighting a battle with cancer. Proceeds from the event will be redirected to services that help cancer research and awareness on the Eastern Shore.
Continued from Page 28 goes to research benefits everyone in the community,” Hodge said. “People have not been getting their screenings because of covid. The sooner you can get it diagnosed — or if you can get it diagnosed beforehand — it’s less expensive to treat it preliminarily than down the road. It literally saves lives getting screened.” Partnering organizations and businesses for the Relay for Life include Stevenson Church, Sterling Tavern, World of Toys, On What Grounds, Victorian Charm, Bruder Hill and Bruder Home, Boxcar on Main, Una Bella Salute, the Dusty Lamb and Island Creamery. For more information, visit https://relayforlife.org/northworcestermd.
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a cause important to them while they enjoy a fabulous tour of Delmarva’s finest homes, without leaving their own home.” Additional nonprofit organizations that would like to participate in the Sand Castle Home Tour as a community partner should contact Aubrey Sizemore at aubrey@artleagueofoceancity.org. The Art League previously issued a special code to each participating nonprofit, and anyone interested in supporting that organization should contact them for their unique code. Ticket purchasers who use the code will receive a $5 discount off the regular price of the ticket, and the nonprofit they choose to support will also receive $5. Tickets are now available for purchase at www.SandCastleHomeTour.com.
In 2021, due to covid, the tour will remain a virtual event, but has been expanded in length to the entire month of October. The tour will feature 10 of the greater Ocean City area’s most captivating residences. Tourgoers will enjoy cinematic videos of homes and an opportunity to hear the vision and inspiration behind the homes directly from the homeowners, builders, architects and designers through featured videos and design tips. More information is available at 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org or www.sandcastlehometour.com. The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting artistic expression and appreciation for the creative arts in the community.
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Phillips seeking support for ‘Letters From Santa’ booklet By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) One decade after launching “Letters From Santa,” former Ocean Pines Director Of Aquatics Colby Phillips’ Christmas-greeting campaign soldiers on, with community support sought to expand the mailer to include a storybook this season. “Last year over 1,000 letters were mailed,” said Phillips, who now serves as senior general manager of the Captains Cove recreational community in Greenbackville, Virginia. After earlier coordinating with Santa to send letters to her own children, Philips later decided to offer the option to the larger community. “Ten years ago, I started sending letters to children locally from Santa to try to spread Christmas joy,” she said. “Each year as the distribution list grew, several community members contributed stamps, paper and other needs to help fund this.” To help fuel the tradition, original characters were developed, including Santa’s latest reindeer Peppermint. “I heard several times how much the children enjoyed following Peppermint’s journey,” she said. In 2019, Christmas letters from Santa was broadened to include correspondence for adults. This year, Phillips is
looking to add another wrinkle with a 12page booklet including a Yuletide tale that doubles as a coloring book. “My hope is to not have to charge anyone for the coloring book being mailed, as the letters have always been free,” she said. To that end, Phillips is requesting financial support to cover production. “I am reaching out because there will be a larger cost this year associated with sending the coloring book,” she said. Phillips worked with Thom Gulyas and Emily Davis at ACE Printing & Mailing on the seasonal book project. “The coloring book shares the story of Peppermint, along with a personalized message to each child, as well as a few messages received to Santa from local children,” she said. Phillips said any excess funds would be directed to Worcester County Youth & Family Services. “Your name or … business will be included in several social media posts unless otherwise specified,” she said. For more information email Santaphillips@yahoo.com Donate through Venmo: @santaphillips 410-251-3500 or mail Santa Phillips C/O ACE Printing, 10026 Old Ocean City Blvd. Suite 3 Berlin, Maryland 21811.
Pictures of smiling youths delighted after discovering a letter from Santa in their mailbox that is featured in this year’s mailing. (Left) The annual “Letters From Santa” mailer orchestrated by Colby Phillips is being expanded this year to include a story/coloring book. PHOTOS COURTESY COLBY PHILLIPS
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Thursday-Friday-Saturday 9am-5pm Inlet Parking Lot & Ocean City Convention Center Sunday 9am-3pm Inlet Parking Lot
Featuring over 2,000 Rods, Customs, Classics and Trick Trucks
24th Annual
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40th Annual Hot Rod & Custom Car Show Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm Inside the Ocean City Convention Center
Some of the hottest show cars will be on display Plus Vendor Showroom
From Leave it to Beaver Meet
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Friday 11am-4pm OCCC Saturday 11am-4pm Inlet
Friday 11am-4pm Inlet Saturday 11am-4pm OCCC
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General One Day Admission: $10 Thursday & Sunday • $15 Friday & Saturday • Under 14 Free with paid adult Schedule Subject to Change
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Grilled Romaine topped with crumbled Roquefort, bacon By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) There is nothing tastier than a delicious salad. Crisp lettuce, a few veggies and a tasty dressing are the basic components for the popular course. While this statement has validity, it does not encompass the possibility of ingenuity. Straightforwardness should not be flavored with conventionalism. Taste, visual appeal and creativity are the key to distinction. With that thought in mind, let us take a look at the thought process for developing a
unique salad. The type of lettuce is crucial to the theme of your salad. Arugula, Batavia, Bibb, Boston, cabbage, dandelion, endive, frisee, kale, leaf, mache, mesclun, radicchio, and Romaine are just a sampling. Options add to individualism and enhances one’s ability to stand out. Just because you own a salad spinner does not mean you are washing your greens properly. Soak the letSee DRIZZLE Page 33
Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted —————————————
DOWNTOWN
South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410-289-7192, www. captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast and lunch, Wednesday through Monday, 8 a.m. to noon. Dinner and lite fare, Wednesday through Monday, 5-9 p.m. Featuring seafood, steaks and poultry. Daily chef specials. Dine in or carry out available. ■ COASTAL SALT 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-9737258, www.coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy and dine with the beautiful view of the ocean with Reel Eats & High Spirits. Now open 7 days a week, breakfast, lunch and dinner, 8 a.m. until close. Happy Hour, 2-5 p.m. Wonderful starters, soups, salads, lite fare, and entrees. Famous bone-in ribeye, burgers, crab cakes, tacos, thyme roasted chicken and so much more. Dine in or carry out. ■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Soups, salads, crab cakes, hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, scallops, fresh soft crabs, and specialty dishes. Happy hour daily, noon to 5 p.m. with food and drink specials. Early bird daily, 3:30-5:30 p.m. with special dinner menu. Open Wednesday through Monday at noon. Now open Tuesday, 3 p.m. to midnight. Dine in or carry out. ■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR Oceanfront and 17th St. in Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.coralreefrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy our hearty homestyle breakfasts starting at 6:30 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner offering light fare of soups and salads along with our house specialty Scallops St. Croix, along with ribs, Cuban pork and steak selections. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER S. Division Street and Boardwalk 410-289- 3501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-289- 2599, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar An Ocean City family tradition since 1980. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Buttermilk pancakes, fresh handmade dough pizza and Italian dinners. We have something for everyone! ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar FishTales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet Ocean City 410-289-5121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bringing Ocean City the freshest seafood, an award-winning Raw Bar along with certified Angus Beef. Great view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Call for
Banquet information. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 1-8 p.m. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Award winning buffet open everyday at 3:30 p.m. Menu dining everyday at 4 p.m. Hooper's Island crab cakes, steamed blue crabs, steamed seafood buckets, fried chicken and much more. ■ THE VIEW RESTAURANT AND BAR AT CAMBRIA, OC Located in the Cambria Hotel, 13 St. Louis Avenue, Ocean City 410-280-1645 or 410-520-4541 Open to the public with a new full menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Happy Hour each day from 3-9 p.m. Open 7 a.m. daily until midnight Fridays and Saturdays and until 10 p.m. all other days. Enjoy overlooking the bay with fresh baked pastries on premise. Wounder appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees and flatbreads.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410289-2525, www.32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar and lounge. Western Caribbean cuisine with a mix of traditional Eastern Shore favorites. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7262, www.castleinthesand.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Beachfront open air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos and frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m. 2 for 1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Coconuts is open daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Online ordering See downtown locations for description. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Open everyday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine in, pickup, carryout and delivery. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Classic and creative American dishes and cocktails are showcased in a festive, surf-themed setting with weekly specials. Featuring burgers, tacos, prime rib, seafood and more. Closed on Tuesday. Dine-in and curbside pickup. ■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.to 10 p.m. Restaurant and bar with fresh seafood, small plates, desserts and cocktails.
■ PGN CRAB HOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City 410-280-8380, 410-289-4083, www.pgncrabhouse.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & wine Known for their famous steamed crabs. Dining in or carry out is available. Casual seasonal seafood stop for the all-you-can-eat specials. Steamed crabs, chicken and corn on the cob. You can find clams, ribs, crab cakes, seafood platters and more. You can call for daily specials. Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. ■ RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 61st Street Bayside/2nd Floor @ Bayview Bar & Grill, Ocean City 443- 664-7043 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bayfront dining with a casual atmosphere. Specializing in burgers, flat breads, crab cakes, shrimp burgers and full dinner specials. Open Friday and Saturday, 4-11 p.m. and Sunday, 1-9 p.m. Happy Hour Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4-7p.m. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. with Island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets ■ BAHAMA’S CRABSHACK CARRY OUT & OUTLET Oceanside MD/DE Line and Coastal Highway, Fenwick 302-537-5882 Premium seafood, fat crabs by weight, sandwiches and dinners. Seafood, chicken, homemade soups, super crab cakes, steamed shrimp, fresh clams, soft crabs, scallops, oysters and snow crab claws. Open 7 days a week for carryout only. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Full bar Enjoy authentic Chinese and Japanese cuisine and sushi bar with beer, wine, and full cocktail bar and lounge. Dine in, take out and delivery available. Open 7 days a week. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, BREAKERS PUB & LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Inside the Clarion, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-5243535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner including light fare and steamer specials. ■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway, Gold Coast Mall, Ocean City 443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days a week, all year, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., serving lunch and dinner. Our creative menu features handcut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi. Dine in, takeout, delivery available. ■ OC STREET FOOD 11505 Coastal Highway, Gold Coast Mall, Ocean City 443-664-6322, www.ocstreetfoodmd.com Enjoy a unique variety of foods. Specializing in chicken, steak, shrimp, and lamb gyros, kabobs and skewers. Salads, subs, rolls and wraps. Homemade falafel, sides and specialty sauces. Dine in or carry out with online pickup
and delivery. Open 7 days a week. ■ OCHO RIOS JERK & TINGS 11805 Coastal Highway, Unit N, Ocean City www.ochoricosjerkandtings.com $$ | Full bar Serving you authentic Jamaican food, appetizers, lunch specials, stews, salads, burgers, jerk shrimp or chicken, and entrees. Steak, oxtail, seafood and chicken with many special sauces. Signature jerk escoveitched or BBQ. Side dishes with rice and peas, fried sweet plantains, fried cornmeal dough and mac & cheese. Desserts, Jamaican rum cake, NY cheesecake and red velvet cake. Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dine in or carry out. ■ TSUNAMI PATIO BAR & GRILL 118th Street, in the Carousel, Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar OC’s best ocean-front beach bar featuring live entertainment 6 days a week in a tropical, palm tree-filled paradise. Come enjoy amazing ocean breezes and a family-friendly menu featuring everything from the best burgers and nachos in OC to fresh roasted prime rib and salmon. Full bar and a line-up of entertainment like: Monkey Paw, Frank Moran, Dave Sherman, Jason Lee, Troy Hanna and Bill Dickson. Open 7 days, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting. ■ THAI O-CHA 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-9918, www.thaiochamd.com $$ | Serving authentic Thai food, full vegan menu and vegetarian options including curry, rice and noodle dishes. Homemade appetizers, soups, and sauces. Seafood, meat, chicken, stir fries, vegetable, and tofu. Desserts, beer and wine. Dine in or takeout. Serving lunch Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 3 p.m. Hours open: Thursday through Tuesday, noon to 8 p.m.
WEST OCEAN CITY ■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-801-1111, www.occhopsticks.com $$ | Beer | Premium Sake Offering a wide array of authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Dine-in and carryout. Lunch specials. Dinner and lite fare. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
OCEAN PINES ■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar With sweeping views of the 18th hole, the new Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items. Full bar. Open daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting. Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Drizzle warm bacon vinaigrette over salad Continued from Page 32 tuce in cold water and ice. Cold water cleans the lettuce while ice crisps it. Then, place the lettuce in a salad spinner to remove any water. In addition, as you go to store your washed lettuce, layer the leaves with paper towels as a final way to ensure there is no moisture. Any excess liquid will cause your lettuce to deteriorate faster than the normal decaying process. Roasting raw vegetables can change their composition and give you a completely different dish. Carrots, mushrooms, broccoli and turnips are just a sampling of the vast choices one has. Pickling is another way to infuse piquancy. Pickled chilies, cucumbers, red onions, beets, corn, mushrooms and raisins can elevate the flavor profile to new heights. Do not be afraid to think out of the box. Contrast can be your best friend. If the salad is primarily crunchy, add something soft. If it skews sweet, add a salty or bitter component. Croutons add texture and zest. Consider toasted nuts or seeds as a topper. Walnuts, pistachios, cashews, hazelnuts, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds are a few suggestions. But if one is a traditionalist, make
your own croutons. They are much better than packaged croutons and can be personalized for any type of salad. We cannot discuss salads without approaching the subject of salad dressings. While there is nothing wrong with bottled dressings, try your hand at making your own dressing. Three parts of oil to one part acid is the basic rule. Rice vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup, honey, yogurt, and miso are some tasty alternatives. Should one serve a salad in a bowl or on a plate? A plate allows the beauty of the salad to come through and is the preferred choice. Build height whenever possible for a more dramatic look. Fall is officially here and a grilled Romaine salad with crumbled Roquefort and a warm bacon vinaigrette is a great starter for the chillier weather. Specifics equate a better understanding; should one use Roquefort or blue cheese. Blue cheese is actually a broad category of cheese. It is called “blue” because of the distinct blue veins it contains. Roquefort is a type of blue cheese. It got its name from the Penecillium
more for brushing the lettuce 4 ounces Roquefort, crumbled 2 small heads of Romaine lettuce 1 large Roma tomato, finely diced 1. In a medium sauté pan, cook bacon until crispy. Once bacon has cooled, chop and set aside. Reserve 1 teaspoon of bacon drippings for the vinaigrette. 2. In a small bowl, whisk bacon drippings, red wine, honey, mustard and salt. Slowly drizzle olive oil into the bacon drippings mixture. Keep whisking until the vinaigrette has emulsified. 3. Preheat grill to high heat. Make sure the grill grates are clean. Brush the outside of each head of lettuce with olive oil. Place the lettuce on the grill until a slight char is achieved, approximately 3 minutes. Turn the lettuce over and repeat this process for the other side. 4. Warm vinaigrette slightly in the microwave, add bacon, and drizzle over the Romaine lettuce. Top with crumbled Roquefort, chopped tomatoes and a dusting of freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately. Secret Ingredient – Appetizer. “While eating your appetizer, don’t be concerned with dessert.” – Wayne Dyer
Roqueforte, the specific mold intentionally added to it for distinction purposes. There are many types of blue cheese and personal preference is one’s guide. Should one incorporate thick or regular sliced bacon into the salad is another consideration. Grilled Romaine lettuce and Roquefort cheese are bold flavors, so one might opt for the thicker bacon. Entertaining is about the element of surprise. Grilled Romaine with crumbled Roquefort and warm bacon vinaigrette is a tasty salad that pairs beautifully with the change of season. Remember, predictability should never be on one’s menu. Enjoy!
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Kiwanis scholarship honors Chinn By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) To honor the legacy of Ralph Chinn, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City is establishing a memorial scholarship for the 25-year member and two-time president who died in late August. Public Relations/Press Chairman Dave Landis said there was no indication that his longtime friend was suffering from severe health issues before his on Aug. 24. “I didn’t have any inclination that he was sick,” he said. Days before departing, Chinn was honored by the Kiwanis Club with a quarter-century award. “He did receive his 25-year service award in his home before his passing [that was] fittingly presented by member Marcus Page, whom Ralph sponsored to join the club,” he said. “Normally, it would have been a publicized picture of the presentation of the award, but circumstances didn’t allow for that.” Last February, just before the coronavirus pandemic closed the door on large gatherings, Kiwanis held its traditional pancake breakfast fundraiser. “When we used to have the pancake breakfast, Ralph was the man that did the kitchen,” he said. In 2020, Chinn turned the breakfast’s back-of-the-house operations over to Landis. “He just said, ‘I’m older now, I want to pull back a little bit,’ and then I took over the pancake breakfast,” he said. “I was the one in charge of the kitchen, not Ralph.” While Landis was able to fill Chinn’s void at the pancake breakfast, his larger footprint remains empty.
“Ralph was so integral to the club,” he said. “He was very knowledgeable about Kiwanis rules and the things we had to abide by in meetings.” Due to Chinn’s long service and procedural expertise, he also served as special counsel to incoming club presidents. “Ralph could almost quote everything,” he said. “He kept us straight.” Landis also credited Chinn for establishing an Italian dinner fundraiser in conjunction with Denovo’s Trattoria in Ocean Pines. “Denovo’s helped us the first couple of years when we could still use the [old Ocean Pines] country club, but that kitchen was really worn down,” he said. In time, Denovo’s owners Bob and Kelli Beck moved the Sunday dinner to their establishment. “Ralph made sure Bob and Kelli became honorary members of Kiwanis,” he said. Club members hold fond memories of Chinn and his wife, Wilma, operating the check-in table at weekly Kiwanis meetings. “Ralph would make the coffee every week because he got there before everybody else,” he said. “Ralph was really a hard worker.” Although plans have yet to be finalized, Kiwanis officials are hoping to hold a memorial for Chinn soon. “We’re thinking of having a memorial open to the public,” he said. “We just wanted to give people a chance to get together outside of the club.” Since Chinn’s passing, current Kiwanis President Steve Cohen has been deluged with inquiries from old friends and acquaintances. “He said, ‘It’s amazing how many people have contacted him and said that
they were friends with Ralph,’” Landis said. Anyone wishing to support the Ralph E. Chinn Memorial Scholarship should mail checks payable to the “Ocean Pines Kiwanis Foundation,” to Kiwanis Club of Greater OP-OC, 239 Ocean Parkway, Berlin, MD 21811. “Every year we have scholarships we give out and we’re going to name one in his honor,” he said. If sufficient support is garnered, the scholarship would be perpetual. “He was a really good man and he’s sorely missed,” Landis said.
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Worcester Youth, Family to expand in-house programs (Oct. 1, 2021) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, Inc. is launching an initiative for two of its in-house programs – Worcester Connects and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Worcester County schools have been vigilant in promoting college and career readiness among its students. The organization believes the youth it serves would benefit in connecting with members of the local skilled labor force, so it has started the “Blue Collar Campaign.” The Worcester Connects mentor program focuses on improving the lives and outcomes for children in grades 1 through 12 who are living in poverty, truant or at risk of becoming truant, bullied or living with special circumstances. The CASA program provides advocacy services for child victims of abuse and neglect who are trying to
understand and navigate their way through the court system. It is important that mentor and CASA youth recognize the importance of hands-on employment, work life balance, and job security, which are things that contribute to long term self-sufficiency. The agency is in search of plumbers, HVAC technicians, mechanics, landscapers, electricians, truck drivers and other laborers to help launch the “Blue Collar Campaign.” It is looking for all genders, races, ethnicities and age groups. Additional information and program applications can be found at www.gowoyo.org, or contact Debbie Smullen dsmullen@gowoyo.org for Worcester Connects, or Jerrona Smith jsmith@gowoyo.org for Court Appointed Special Advocates; or call 410-641-4598.
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New art show features ‘i am’ theme (Oct. 1, 2021) The Art League of Ocean City announces a new building-wide art show at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, bayside, with the theme “i am.” The exhibit is part of a trio of free in-person First Friday art openings on Oct. 1 from 5-7 p.m. with satellite openings also taking place at the Princess Royale Oceanfront and Coffee Beanery. The “i am” show will fill all the galleries at the Arts Center with work exploring the theme of embracing identity through art. “Identity is made up of many factors — gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, class — each influencing how we understand ourselves, express who we are, and relate to those around us,” Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League, said. “This all-media group show seeks to explore the theme of identity to promote self-acceptance and acceptance of others. The artists will share what identity means to them through their own unique perspective.” The Thaler Gallery will feature artwork by Stephanie Lael Barrick, Kim Bemis, Jesse Halpern, Jinchul Kim, Kacie Neeb, Jinsoon Oh, Emmanuel
Porquin, Deborah Rolig, and Halie Torris. The Galleria will host an open group show featuring members of the Art League and local artists, judged by Rolig and Dee Gray. Mitzi Patelski will display her work in the artisan showcase. Studio E will feature two short films created locally: “Mr. Tindley” by Bryan Russo and a preview of “Peer” by Marlon Wallace. The Spotlight Gallery will display the “Wall of Compassion,” an installation of mandalas created during healing art workshops hosted by the Art League throughout the community. The Wall of Compassion project is funded by a grant from the Worcester County Arts Council. The First Friday receptions continue at two points in north Ocean City. The main lobby gallery at the Princess Royale Oceanfront, 9100 Coastal Hwy., opens a new exhibit of art by Jim Adcock of Bishopville. Originally from Baltimore, Adcock graduated from the Maryland Institute of Art, where he majored in painting and art education. He has taught art in Baltimore County
schools and at Michaels stores in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, and Ocean City. A second satellite gallery on 94th Street, located a block from the Arts Center at the Coffee Beanery, continues a show of Ocean City artist Bilbo. Bilbo, who attended Baltimore Junior College and the Maryland Institute of Art, is an ink painter, using Zen art at its highest expression with a thoughtful use of empty space and brush strokes. Refreshments at the Arts Center are sponsored by PKS Investments. All shows will be on display until Oct. 30. More information is available at www.ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org or by calling 410-524-9433. The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Funding for this event is in part provided by the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment of the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.
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Contribution Abigail Yesko has contributed to the Sokolov Honors College Transcribing Club and earned the designation transcriber for service to the group. Yesko is a forensic science major from Berlin. The club recently reached a new milestone, logging 10,000 pages transcribed and 1,000 hours served just prior to the start of fall semester. The Transcribing Club is made up of honors students who volunteer together to preserve history by transcribing documents in partnership with the Smithsonian and the Library of Congress.
SU Dean’s List Some 2,195 students were named to the spring 2021 dean’s list at Salisbury University. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of letter-graded coursework during the semester. Worcester County residents who earned a spot on the list were: Berlin: Niko Alexander, Jude AlHamad, Jason Alton, Matthew Bagrowski, Andrew Baker, Sarah Beesley, Olivia Bescak, Sarah Bianca, Alexis Black, Lindsay Brittingham, Ian Burak, Laura Carpenter, Areyhon Collick, Tyler Cook, Taylor Curran, Liam Deck, Macy Dietrich, George EppardAnnis, Danee’ Erb, Brianna Fleischmann, Alec Foote, Justine Graham, Kirsten Graham, William Groome, Marissa Grosso, Erica Hall, Katelyn
Hancock, Jonathon Hanley, Mary Helmuth, Johnathan Howell, Kaitlyn Jones, Victoria Koslosky, Caroline Kurtz, Kevin Ladd, Jillian Massey, Nathaniel McIntyre, Amelia McKahan, Cara Mumford, Savannah Nilo, Elaina Parsons, Roxanne Parsons, Jonathan Petito, Hailee Phillips, Chase Porter, Allyson Possident, Eli Rush, Kyla Scherlag, Kayla Smith, Taylor Swanson, Michal Szczesny, Zachary Tilton, Jaya Tyre, Vicky Vazquez, Zoe Watson, Amber Whittaker and Zachary Wilson. Bishopville: Kailey Andrews, Brett Berquist, Shane Cioccio, Zachary Cioccio, Matthew Clark, Theodore Cooper, Kaitlyn Custer, Logan Gordy, Sofia Gordy, Allison Jones, Damian Lockhart, Andre Nieto Jaime, Jacob Orash, Caroline Savage, Hannah Suplee and Mick Taylor. Ocean City: Julissa AstudilloCuevas, Sivan Cohen, William Cordial, Liangliang DiFilippo, John Ford, Diana Grechukhina, Sarah Hancock, Sarah Harding, Menelaos Harris, Megan Hurley, Prakriti Khadgi Shahi, Sibel Lorentz, Jenna McLaurin, Asil Omar, Analynn Redding, Zina Sbih and David Walsh. Ocean Pines: Joshua Miller.
Accepted More than 280 students have been accepted into the College of Charleston Honors College for the fall 2021 school year, including Bridget Kemp of Berlin and Katharine McCormick of Bishopville. McCormick plans to major in psy-
chology at the South Carolina university, while Kemp is currently undecided.
President’s list Cristina Jones of Berlin, was named to Southern New Hampshire University’s President’s List for the summer session. Eligibility for the president’s list requires that a student accumulate an academic grade point average (GPA) of 3.7-4.0 and earn 12 credits for the term.
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HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a few days of self-reflection is not a selfish endeavor. Sometimes you need to give yourself a little TLC so you can more effectively care for others.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you find that some bad habits are increasingly getting in the way, then push those vices aside for good. Focus on activities that benefit your overall health.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are wielding a lot of energy and some people just may not be ready for your kind of motivation. Read the room before you come in like a whirlwind.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Mistakes that you made in the past are just that: in the past. You can learn from them and move on to bigger and better things. Enjoy turning over a new leaf.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 This week your energy and outlook are both very positive, Leo. You’ll be in a good frame of mind to take on some new endeavors that have been pushed to the side.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Share what you are going through with someone you trust, Virgo. This person can help you through some sticky situations and provide valuable guidance.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a great rapport with a new acquaintance could bode well for this budding relationship. Take things slow but enjoy getting to know this person.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may ask yourself if a relationship with someone who is always drumming up drama is worth it in the long run. Carefully consider whether to cut ties.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Raffle The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City is selling its “Kiwanis Lottery Raffle” tickets every week at the Saturday Ocean Pines Farmers Market from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. in White Horse Park. The “Lottery Raffle” is 1,000 tickets numbered #000 through #999 sold for $20 each entitling the purchaser 365 chances to win all year 2022, based on the Maryland “Pick 3” daily evening drawing. Funds raised benefit local youth. Visit www.kiwanisofopoc.org for more information.
Awarded Anna Putsch, of Berlin, received the Jeanette and C. William Gilchrist Art Scholarship for study at Frostburg State University.
You don’t always have to do everything you are told, Sagittarius. You can go your own way in the name of having a little fun. Color outside of the lines once or twice.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, satisfy an urge to travel by getting away for a little while. Why not venture to some place a little exotic or off the beaten path? Expand your horizons.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, someone at work is putting personal issues in the way of professional responsibilities. Offer your support and see if this makes the situation better for all involved.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You may need to pinch a few pennies to keep your finances in check, Pisces. Figure out areas where you can save some money.
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Worcester County History Week activities Oct. 10-16 (Oct. 1, 2021) Worcester County communities from Pocomoke to Ocean City will take part in an expanded History Week event from Oct. 10-16. History Week started in 2017 in Ocean City, with a tour of historic homes presented by the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum. This year, organizer Nancy Howard said representatives from the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum in Berlin approached her about also taking part. “Of course, we were flattered and encouraged them to proceed,” Howard said. “It dawned on me that we could do this for the whole county, and I approached other museums and organizations and now we have Worcester County History Week.” Howard, the former president of the Ocean City Museum Society, said her fascination with history started years ago, when she worked for the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. “I saw the impact of what the Smithsonian offered, and I think it is no less true of smaller venues,” she said. “I believe the public has a curiosity about what shaped their environment, whether it is where they live or where they visit. “Worcester County attracts millions of visitors each year, and History Week will give them an insight into our area and offer curiosity opportunities,” she added. Along with the Life-Saving Station and the Taylor House, History Week participants this year will include the Worcester County Libraries, Ocean Pines Association, the Sturgis One Room Schoolhouse Museum and Delmarva Discovery Museum in Pocomoke, and the Julia A. Purnell Museum in Snow Hill. Pinball • Sk keeeball Prizes • Videos
Dr. Cindy Byrd, executive director of the Purnell Museum, said the annual “Fiberfest” on Oct. 16 would now become a part of History Week. Along with covering the history of fiber arts, she said the event would highlight the larger history of Worcester County. “We’re going to put a special focus on Worcester County History, so we’ll bring out a lot of our maps and original deeds and Worcester County artifacts that are part of our collection,” she said. “We have things going back to the 1400s, including Native American artifacts from then all the way through the 20th century. “We also have historical materials that go across a lot of different ethnic and cultural groups, so we’re able to show a lot of that and we’re able to engage a lot of different groups,” Byrd added. Also helping to plan History Week is Lisa Challenger, executive director of the Beach to Bay Heritage Area. “By hosting History Week, we hope it serves up lots of events in an easy to access way, especially for those not familiar with our historic sites and museums,” she said. “I love being involved in this since it aligns so well with the mission of the Beach to Bay Heritage Area. “It’s so important to find creative, fun and new ways that allow and encourage people to learn about and appreciate our heritage. It’s our hope that this event will do just that,” Challenger continued. “I hope people discover something new that makes them want to take another step further into exploring all of our area’s heritage.” For more information, including a schedule of upcoming History Week events, visit www.facebook.com/WorcesterCountyHistoryWeek. OP PEN Sunday - Thursd day 12pm-10pm Friday - Saturda d y 12pm-11pm
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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.
Fri., Oct. 1
nation to the Believe in Tomorrow Children’t Foundation. 410-213-9220
SUNFEST
ACS RELAY FOR LIFE
Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot, South Boardwalk, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Four days of arts and crafts, food, hayrides, kids’ activities and musical entertainment. Rain or shine. Schedule: https://www.ococean.com/events/sunfest. 410-250-0125
43RD ANNUAL SUNFEST KITE FESTIVAL
The Kite Loft, 511 Boardwalk, Ocean City, 12:30 p.m. All are welcome to watch and participate in general kite flying, kite flying games, Bol races, candy drops, sport kite demos, quad flyers and Boardwalk Dancing. 410-289-7855, www.kiteloft.com
Main Street in Berlin, 3 p.m. Participants and donors will be encouraged to stroll down the town’s business district, interacting with the businesses along the way. There will be children’s games and free ice cream and gifts for survivors, a raffle and luminaria. Also the reading aloud of the names of survivors. https://relayforlife.org/northworcestermd.
20TH ANNUAL WALK FOR AWARENESS
Pemberton Historical Park, 5561 Plantation Lane, Salisbury, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets $25. 20th Annual Walk for Awareness for Breast Cancer. 410-548-7880
Held Oct. 22-24 at the Ocean Pines Racquet Center. The registration fee, due by Oct. 1, is $35, plus $10 per event. Register: https://app.pickleballden.com/extenal-tournament/8732201, 717-873-4743.
DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS
Sun., Oct. 3
Tues., Oct. 5
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FAITH-BASED PARTNERSHIP
Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.
Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot, South Boardwalk, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Four days of arts and crafts, food, hayrides, kids’ activities and musical entertainment. Rain or shine. Schedule: https://www.ococean.com/events/sunfest. 410-250-0125
OC Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Meet the artists, see the new exhibits and enjoy hors d’oeuvre and refreshments. Also taking place at the Princess Royale Oceanfront and Coffee Beanery. 410-524-9433, https://artleagueofoceancity.org
Ocean City Performing Arts Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrating health, wealth and home, including live taping of Delmarva Live Show. Free admission. Stephanie McVey, smcvey@wboc.com, 410-289-2800, https://wbocevents.com
FIRST SATURDAY WRITERS
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10-11 a.m. Novice and established writers gather to share their fiction, non-fiction and creative writing projects. Structure includes critiques and appreciation and market leads. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
CRAFTY SATURDAY: FALL CRAFTS
Sat., Oct. 2 SUNFEST
Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot, South Boardwalk, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Four days of arts and crafts, food, hayrides, kids’ activities and musical entertainment. Rain or shine. Schedule: https://www.ococean.com/events/sunfest. 410-250-0125
43RD ANNUAL SUNFEST KITE FESTIVAL
The Kite Loft, 511 Boardwalk, Ocean City, 12:30 p.m. All are welcome to watch and participate in general kite flying, kite flying games, Bol races, candy drops, sport kite demos, quad flyers and Boardwalk Dancing. 410-289-7855, www.kiteloft.com
TREASURE HUNT ON THE BEACH
Ocean City Beach between Second and Third streets, 4-5 p.m. Events will consist of a 60 x 120 foot sectioned-off portion of beach with buried treasure from Park Place Jewelry. Participants give a $15 do-
John H. ‘Jack’ Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 10-11 a.m. A cooperative effort between local worship centers and AGH to increase health education and incentives. Meets on Tuesdays. Also held via Zoom. Gail Mansell, 410-641-9725, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org
43RD ANNUAL SUNFEST KITE FESTIVAL
The Kite Loft, 511 Boardwalk, Ocean City, 12:30 p.m. All are welcome to watch and participate in general kite flying, kite flying games, Bol races, candy drops, sport kite demos, quad flyers and Boardwalk Dancing. 410-289-7855, www.kiteloft.com
Ocean City Beach between Second and Third streets, 1-2 p.m. Events will consist of a 60 x 120 foot sectioned-off portion of beach with buried treasure from Park Place Jewelry. Participants give a $15 donation to the Believe in Tomorrow Children’t Foundation. 410-213-9220
CRAB FEAST FUNDRAISER FIRST FRIDAY OPENING RECEPTION FOR OCTOBER EXHIBITS
Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00-9:00 p.m. All ladies that love to sing invited. Contact Mary, 410-629-9383 or Carol Ludwig, 302-242-7062.
STORY TIME ‘COLORFUL LEAVES’
Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn about colors as the group studies leaves, reads stories, sings songs and completes a craft about the fall season. For 2-5 year old children. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
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Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10-11 a.m. Come make and take home some fun fall crafts. For ages 4 and older. (While supplies last). www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
RALLY IN SUPPORT OF WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
Salisbury Wicomico Government Office Building, 125 N. Division St., Salisbury, 11 a.m. Speakers will include representatives of the National Abortion Rights Action League and the Maryland Democratic Party. https://act.womensmarch.com/event/joinoct-2-march/2092/
Church of the Holy Spirit, 10001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 2-5 p.m. Menu includes crabs, fried chicken, corn on the cob, hush puppies, lemonade, iced tea, soda and desserts. Carryout available. Tickets: 410-723-1973 or Monica, 443235-8942. Bring your own mallet.
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stories, songs and finger plays. Take-home activity include. For 2-5 year old children. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
MASTER GARDENER - PLANT CLINIC WITH GINNY ROSENKRANZ
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Each month is a different topic. Bring questions you may have. Feel free to show your plants as well. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
MARYLAND BASIC BOATING SAFETY COURSE
Mon., Oct. 4 MONTHLY MOVIE MATINEE
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Watch a movie based on an acclaimed book each month. Light refreshments provided. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30-3:30 p.m. The group meets twice a month to discuss both classic and modern reading selections recommended by the Great Books Foundation. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
DRIVE THRU FRIED CHICKEN MEAL
Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 36536 Mt. Pleasant Road, Willards, 11 a.m. Menu includes 4 pc. fried chicken (breast, drumstick, thigh & wing), mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, apple sauce, Coleslaw, roll and cupcake. Cost is $14. Please stay in car. 410-8358340.
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TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (T.O.P.S.) GROUP #169
Atlantic General Hospital - Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 56:30 p.m. A weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 6-9 p.m. Held Oct. 5-7. Cost is $20 for all three evenings. Register: Barry Cohen, 410935-4807 or CGAUXOC@gmail.com.
DELMARVA HAND DANCE
Tuesdays - Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173, 13324 Worcester Highway, Bishopville, 5:30-9:00 p.m. Show proof of vaccination or wear a mask. A picture on your phone of your vaccination card is acceptable. delmarvahanddance@gmail.com, https://delmarvahanddancing.com
Wed., Oct. 6 FREE FLU CLINIC
Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company, 1410 Market St., Pocomoke City, 10 a.m.2 p.m. The CDC recommends that everyone 6 month of age and older get a seasonal flu vaccine. This free clinic is for those ages 13 and older. No appointment is required. 410-641-9FLU, http://www.agh.care/flu
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CALENDAR Continued from Page 38 STORY TIME ‘AUTHOR FOCUS, MO WILLEMS!’ Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:3011:30 a.m. Stories written by the beloved author, Mo Willems. A fun activity is also included. For 2-5 year old children. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
BOOK LOVERS CLUB Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 12-1 p.m. Discuss the book, “Orphan Train Girl” by Christina Baker Kline. Book can be found on Hoopla. For ages 12-15 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
CREATIVE WRITING Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 2-3 p.m. Learn a few ideas that will inspire your own writing and re-examine some of your own life experiences. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.” 410-632-2600
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Dial 978-990-5451, wait for common, then press access code 3753651. Providing discussion, education and a speaker on the topic of diabetes, 6-7 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. Darlene Jameson, 410-208-9761, djameson@atlanticgeneral.org.
Thurs., Oct. 7 24TH ANNUAL ENDLESS SUMMER CRUISIN’ Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Also Ocean City Inlet Lot. Featuring vendors, celebrities and special guests, entertainment and car shows in and around Ocean City. $10 for adults. https://specialeventpro.com/endlesssummer-cruisin, 410-798-6304
CPAP MASK FITTING Atlantic General Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin. Free clinic for those having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. Appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.
FREE FLU CLINIC St. Mary Star of The Sea Parish - Holy Savior Church, 1705 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The CDC recommends that everyone 6 month of age and older get a seasonal flu vaccine. This free clinic is for those ages 13 and older. No appointment is required. 410-6419FLU, http://www.agh.care/flu
a.m. Ten spaces available. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events” or 410-208-4014.
INTERACTIVE STORY TIME: ‘FLOWER GARDEN’ Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn about making a flower garden for someone special. “Flower Garden” by Eve Bunting. Take home activity included. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
POCOMOKE BOOK OF THE MONTH: ‘THE BOOK OF DELIGHTS’ BY ROSS GAY Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, 23 p.m. Lively discussion facilitated by Cynthia Hanagud and Gail Samis of Salisbury University. Copies of the book are available a the library and on hoopladigital.com. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
ZUMBA FOR ALL LEVELS Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Join Zumba instructor Joyce Landsman. These classes uplift and improve mood. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
SNOW HILL FARMER’S MARKET Thursdays through October - Sturgis Park Pavilion on the Pocomoke River, noon to 5 p.m.
ONGOING EVENTS BUS TRIP TO SIGHT & SOUND THEATRES Bus will leave Stevenson United Methodist Church, Berlin at 8 a.m. on Nov. 6 and arriving at Sight & Sound at 2:30 p.m. for the 3 p.m show of “Queen Esther.” Stopping for lunch at Hershey Farm Restaurant. The bus will return to the church at approximately 11 p.m. Cost is $100 and includes bus, lunch and show. Pat Oltman, 443-614-2518. Checks to be made out to Stevenson Women and can be mailed to: Stevenson Women, 123 N. Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811. Reservations due Oct. 10.
17TH ANNUAL SAND CASTLE HOME TOUR The tour will be held virtual from Oct. 131 and will feature 10 of the area’s most captivating residences. Ticket purchasers who use the code for a participating nonprofit will receive a $5 discount off their ticket, and the nonprofit they choose will receive $5 per ticket. Contact your nonprofit for their code. Tickets: www.SandCastleHomeTour.com. Info: 410-524-9433, www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
STORY TIME ‘OPPOSITES’ Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:3011:30 a.m. Stories, songs and rhymes. Take-home activity included. For 2-5 year olds. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600
MERRY MAKERS ‘HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS’ Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30-11:30
LOTTERY RAFFLE TICKETS The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean PinesOcean City will be selling their “Lottery Raffle” tickets on Saturdays at the Ocean Pines Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., through the end of the year. Tickets cost $20 and entitle the purchaser to 365 chances to win throughout 2022, based on the Maryland “Pick 3” daily evening drawing. Proceeds benefit local youth. www.kiwanisofopoc.org
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Worcester County Health Department ACCOUNTANT I - Full Time, State Benefits. Duties include preparation and management of budgets, internal auditing activities, cash collections, accounts payable, submitting of monthly and quarterly reports, management of agency’s purchasing card program, and internal control monitoring. This position may be frequently required to travel to all sites of the Worcester County Health Department. Background check required. APPLY ONLINE at www.jobapscloud.com/md by October 7, 2021. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-632-1100 ext. 1221.
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NOW HIRING!! Production Crew for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $18/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
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Nutrient Management Advisor Nutrient management advisors needed for Worcester and Somerset county offices of University of Maryland Extension. Individual will develop nutrient management plans for agricultural producers; BS in an agricultural, environmental or natural resource science or an equivalent combination of education & experience required along with knowledge of agricultural production practices and cropping systems. Other basic knowledge and skills required include the ability to use personal computers, ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, ability to use simple analytical equipment, ability to perform basic mathematical and algebraic calculations, and ability to complete reports and records correctly. Individual must pass nutrient management certification exam within one year of employment. Preference given to certified nutrient management consultants. Background check required. This is a contractual position with benefits. For a detailed position announcement and to apply, go to https://ejobs.umd.edu, position numbers are 126589 (Somerset) and 126629 (Worcester); Applicants are encouraged to apply for both. Best consideration date is October 8, 2021. EEO/AA
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Hiring full-time, year-round Front Desk Clerk & Housekeeping. Apply within Comfort Suites, 12718 Ocean Gateway (Rt. 50), Ocean City, MD (WOC). 410-213-7171
SALON in West Ocean City Great location off busy Rt. 611 (Stephen Decatur Hwy.). 6 hair stations, 2 pedicure spa chairs, 2 manicure tables, massage/esthetician room. 1000 sq. ft. w/office, color/laundry room. Rent $850/month. Selling price $8000 or best offer. Great opportunity for anyone in the beauty business!!! New houses are going up in the area and the phones ring all the time for new service!!! Call Terri 410-507-8390.
Hiring Cooks (up to $18), Security ($14), EMTs, Audio/Video Techs, Office Receptionists, Boutique Associates, Distillery Tour Guides, Expeditors, Servers, Cashiers, Food Runners, Hosts, Groundskeeping, Bartenders, Barbacks, Prep Kitchen, Maintenance Staff, Head Distiller, Painter, & Carpenter. Apply in person or online at seacrets.com
Church Secretary/Bookkeeper Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a welcoming, relaxed, supportive and spiritually vibrant environment? Come join the staff at Buckingham Presbyterian Church in Berlin MD! Duties include office management, staff and event schedule coordination, worship materials and church newsletter production, church communications and light bookkeeping (including payroll). Must be proficient in Word, Power Point, MS Publisher and Quick Books. Experience with Excel, website design and social media platforms a plus. PT, 12-15 hours/week, flex schedule. If interested, send resume with three references (two professional/one personal) to: Buckingham Presbyterian Church, 20 South Main Street, PO Box 248, Berlin MD, 21811 or email to: info@buckinghampcusa.org (subject: secretary). Resumes will be received until October 15. Interviews will be scheduled in late October/early November. EEO
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RENTALS RENTALS Winter Rental Downtown OC. 2BR, 2BA, Furnished, W/D. Occupancy limited to 2. Non-smoking/No pets. $800/mo. plus utilites. WiFi & basic cable included. 410-202-6353 Seeking YR & Seasonal Rentals! Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
1 Office/Retail Space Approximately 1600 sq. ft. in West Ocean City. Call 443-497-4200
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YR Rental Three Cheers 308N 3010 Baltimore Avenue Ocean City, MD 21842 Efficiency unit $800 per month plus $800 sec deposit + utilities/cable Contact: Resort Rentals 410-524-0295
WEEKLY RENTALS AVAILABLE NOW Poolfront ................$245/wk Efficiency..............$275/wk 2BR Apartment.....$385/wk 4BR House...........$585/wk Burgundy Inn 1210 Philadelphia Ave. 410-289-8581
Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-524-7700 www.holidayoc.com
Experienced, Delmarva, Washington, Baltimore Painting & Cleaning Air B&B, beach homes, residential, commercial buildings/theaters, offices, industrial parks. Regular, seasonal cleaning. References. Sean, 410-982-8433, 443-944-4441
STORAGE STORAGE Storage West Ocean City. 2 Garages for rent w/attached work room. Total 775 sq. ft. Call John 410-726-0075.
DONATIONS DONATIONS 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.
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OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 2800 B GULL WAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Michael Peters dated January 11, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5050, folio 52 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on OCTOBER 15, 2021 AT 12:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #10-210763. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $33,000 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 to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and paid at execution of the deed, except where the secured party is the purchaser, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the
Ocean City Today / Public Notices date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser's sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees' file number 71855. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-9/30/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204
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OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 8 SHORE POINT DRIVE OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Katie Lee Douglas, and Duncan Douglas, dated July 21, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4755, Folio 305 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $960,000.00, and an original interest rate of 2.000%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on October 12, 2021 AT 3:20PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property being sold is a
condominium unit and all common elements appurtenant thereto. Terms of Sale: The property will be sold “as is” and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. A deposit of $85,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. At the Substitute Trustees’ discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, if a corporation or LLC, must produce evidence, prior to bidding, of the legal formation of such entity. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and sewer facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys' fees for the Substitute Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney's fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot con-
OCTOBER 1, 2021 vey insurable title, the purchaser's sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit without interest. The sale is subject to postsale confirmation and 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 his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Michael McKeefery, Christianna Kersey, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com CGD File: 74884 OCD-9/23/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
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OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 600 WALNUT ST. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated June 19, 2018, recorded in Liber 7252, Folio 94 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $125,018.00, 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 OCTOBER 5, 2021 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon located in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $12,000 in the form of certified check, cashier's check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due to the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered
OCTOBER 1, 2021 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 to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser's sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser's default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser's sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. BIDDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO FOLLOW CDC GUIDANCE AND WEAR A COVER OVER BOTH NOSE AND MOUTH AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING AT THE AUCTION. (Matter No. 342268-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-9/16/3t _________________________________
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Ocean City Today / Public Notices JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 COUNCIL OF UNIT OWNERS OF OCEAN TIME CONDOMINIUM, INC. Plaintiff v. ADELE HOLDINGS, INC. et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21.000124
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ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 7th day of September, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 11th day of October, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 4th day of October. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Timeshare Wk 4, #102 Wk 10, #104 Wk 4, #201 Wk 19, #203 Wk 40, #203 Wk 38, #204 Wk 12, #205 Wk 2, #206 Wk 51, #206 Wk 40, #301 Wk 49, #401 Wk 52, #401 Wk 40, #402 Wk 41, #402 Wk 10, #406 Wk 11, #501 Wk 52, #502 Wk 22, #503 Wk 15, #504
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Susan Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-9/16/3t _________________________________
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OF PASSAGE OF EMERGENCY BILL 21-1 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Emergency Bill 21-1 (Electrical Standards – Licensing requirements) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom, and Purnell on September 7, 2021. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § BR 2-208(a). (Adds two new subparagraphs to the Building Regulations Article to provide eligibility requirements for an individual who
held a valid Worcester County license as an electrician general as of June 30, 2021 to apply to test to qualify as a master electrician in accordance with the provisions of § BR 2-210 hereof, and upon passage thereof be issued a Master Electrician License retroactive to June 30, 2021, provided certain criterion are met; establishes criterion that the individual must have been actively engaged in the provision of electrical services while holding a valid electrician general license in Worcester County for at least seven years preceding the taking of such test, with consideration for training in a technical school or college or the active engagement in the provision of electrical services while under the direct supervision of a duly licensed master electrician to count for equivalent years of experience; and the individual must have been in good standing, without any complaints filed in Worcester County within the preceding seven years; establishes a notification and application period prior to the administration of the test.) § BR 2-214(a). (Repeals and reenacts the license expiration provisions to state that all licenses, except electrician limited licenses, shall expire on December 31, 2021 and have no future force or effect other than when used to obtain any particular class of electrical license provided for and issued by the State Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation pursuant to state law and regulation.) This bill becomes effective immediately upon passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-9/16/3t _________________________________ THEODORE LEVIN 6 CHURCH LANE PIKESVILLE, MD 21208
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18884 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HELEN NEAL CURLEY Notice is given that Valerie ParksFranz, 23 Skywood Court, Baltimore, MD 21234, was on September 08, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Helen Neal Curley who died on July 13, 2021, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 8th day of March, 2022.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Valerie Parks-Franz 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: September 16, 2021 OCD-9/16/3t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18897 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH J. BARTHOLOMY Notice is given that Denise A. Manz, 307 Drover’s Way, Stevensville, MD 21666, was on September 16, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Elizabeth J. Bartholomy who died on August 16, 2021, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 16th day of March, 2022. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the cred-
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itor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Denise A. Manz 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: September 23, 2021 OCD-9/23/3t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: BONITA J. NELSON ESTATE NO. 18898
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OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Robert McCarthy, 405 East West Highway, Suite 201, Bethesda, MD 20814 for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at One W. Market Street, Court Room 4, Court House, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 10/19/2021 at 10:15 a.m. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 09/23/2021 OCD-9/23/2t _________________________________
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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, October 7, 2021 At 2:00 p.m. PW 21-104 A request has been submitted to install one 13’ x 6.1’ floating jet ski dock and two associated poles not to exceed 8’ channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 203 OLD LANDING RD Parcel # 1761A-2 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT/OWNER: JOSEPH WIEDORFER PW 21-105 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with all associated poles to an existing pier, maximum channelward extension 18’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 2842 GULL WAY Parcel # 4892 -A33 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: TAEWON JONATHAN KIM APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC PW 21-106 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with associated poles to an existing pier, maximum channelward 16’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 14133 SEA CAPTAIN RD Parcel # 9904A14 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: DOUGLAS PALMER APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC PW 21-107 A request has been submitted to remove existing 4’ x 22’ pier, construct new 6’ x 35’ pier. Reframe/redeck existing 4’ x 27’ parallel pier in kind, install two boatlifts with associated pilings, maximum channelward extension 35’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 617 S PACIFIC AVE Parcel # 9969- 37 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: ROBERT DASHIELL, JR. APPLICANT: MCGINTY MARINE CONSTRUCTION PW 21-108 A request has been submitted to remove and dispose of existing 5’ x 540’ parallel platform and replace with a new platform of same dimensions; to install 540’ of engineered replacement vinyl bulkhead 18” channelward of existing bulkhead. All construction a maximum distance 7’6” channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 717 – 723 BRADLEY RD Parcel # 9253 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: BRIDGEPOINT II CONDO - C/O BRUCE MILLER APPLICANT: OCEAN SERVICES OF DE., INC. PW 21-109 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift to an existing structure with two associated pilings, maximum channelward 19’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 203 S HERON DR SLIP 52 Parcel # 6067A-52 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: ROBERT RIDEOUT APPLICANT: PRISTINE PERMITTING, LLC PW 21-110 A request has been submitted to install one elevator type boatlift on two existing pilings,
maximum channelward 16’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 1556 TEAL DR Parcel # 3429 -15 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: TY WILLIAMS APPLICANT: PRISTINE PERMITTING, LLC PW 21-111 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift on 4 existing pilings, maximum channelward extension 18’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 11615 SHIPWRECK RD UNIT 9 Parcel # 3921A-9 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: JOHN ACCETTA APPLICANT: PRISTINE PERMITTING, LLC PW 21-112 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift with 4 associated pilings next to an existing pier, maximum channelward 30’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 1201 EDGEWATER AVE UNIT F Parcel # 3529 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: SCOTT LATHROUM APPLICANT: PRISTINE PERMITTING, LLC OCD-9/23/2t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2021 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held in-person before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 21-59, on the application of the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, Maryland, on the lands of Wenzlaff Family LLP, requesting a special exception for a third dredge spoil disposal area in the E-1 Estate District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(3), and ZS 1-203(c)(11) located at 12008 St. Martins Neck Road, Tax Map 10, Parcel 29, Tax District 5 of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 21-62, on the lands of Jacnbil Properties, LLC., requesting a special exception for a Bed and Breakfast in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(3), 1-202(c) (26) and ZS 1-340, located at 10850 Cathell Road, Tax Map 21, Parcel 280, Lot 1, Tax District 3 of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:40 p.m. Case No. 21-58, on the application of Mark Cropper, on the lands of Michael & Rita O’Neill, requesting a variance to the front yard setback from 25 feet to 14.63 feet (to encroach 10.37 feet) for a proposed front porch addition in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS
OCTOBER 1, 2021 1-206(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 12537 Rumgate Road, Tax Map 21, Parcel 8, Section A, Block 15, Lot 27, Tax District 10 of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Case No. 21-60, on the application of Mark Cropper, on the lands of Two Farms Inc., requesting a special exception to construct a freestanding, non-monument sign in the C-2 General Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-210(d)(3) and ZS 1-324(c)(4)B.4, located at 11073 Cathell Road, Tax Map 21, Parcel 253, Lot 3B, Tax District 3 of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:50 p.m. Re-advertisement of Case No. 2142, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Stephen & Sandra Hadley, requesting a variance to the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 19.46 feet (to encroach 10.54 feet) and a variance to the front yard setback of 50 feet to the center of the road right-of-way to 44.7 feet (to encroach 5.3 feet), for a proposed single family dwelling, in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-206(b)(2), and ZS 1305 located on the south side of Snug Harbor Road, about 406 feet east of Meadow Drive, Tax Map 33, Parcel 346, Section A, Lot 9, Tax District 10 of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:55 p.m. Case No. 21-64, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Jake & Jacqueline Kinzie, requesting a variance to the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 16 feet, (to encroach 14 feet), for a proposed single family dwelling, in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-206(b)(2), and ZS 1-305 located on the south side of Snug Harbor Road, about 450 feet east of Meadow Drive, Tax Map 33, Parcel 346, Block A, Lot 10, Tax District 10 of Worcester County, Maryland. 7:00 p.m. Case No. 21-63, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Kyle Colbert, requesting a variance to the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 25.57 feet (to encroach 4.43 feet) for a proposed deck in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-206(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 3 Harpoon Road, about 365 feet west of Seafarer Lane, Tax Map 16, Parcel 43, Section 6, Lot 667, Tax District 3 of Worcester County, Maryland. 7:05 p.m. Case No. 21-65, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Jacqueline DeGroft, requesting a special exception for a minor subdivision in the RP Resource Protection Zoning District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-215(c)(3) and ZS 1-311, located on Riggin Ridge Road, about 575 feet north of Center Drive, Tax Map 22, Parcel 397, Lots 15A & 16B, Tax District 10 of Worcester County, Maryland. 7:10 p.m. Re-advertisement of Case No. 2149, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Kathleen Clark, requesting a variance to the front yard setback from 25 feet to 0
OCTOBER 1, 2021 feet (to encroach 25 feet) and a variance to the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 6 feet (to encroach 24 feet) for a proposed single-family dwelling & accessory apartment 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 on Golf Course Road about 170 feet south of Townsend Road, Tax Map 27, Parcel 301, Lot 20, Tax District 10 of Worcester County, Maryland. 7:15 p.m. Re-advertisement of Case No. 2150, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Kathleen Clark, requesting a variance to the front yard setback from 25 feet to 0 feet (to encroach 25 feet) and a variance to the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 6 feet (to encroach 24 feet) for a proposed single-family dwelling & accessory apartment 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 on Golf Course Road about 170 feet south of Townsend Road, Tax Map 27, Parcel 301, Lot 21, Tax District 10 of Worcester County, Maryland. 7:20 p.m. Re-advertisement of Case No. 2151, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Kathleen Clark, requesting a variance to the front yard setback from 25 feet to 0 feet (to encroach 25 feet) and a variance to the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 6 feet (to encroach 24 feet) for a proposed single-family dwelling & accessory apartment 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 on Golf Course Road about 170 feet south of Townsend Road, Tax Map 27, Parcel 302, Lot 22, Tax District 10 of Worcester County, Maryland. 7:25 p.m. Re-advertisement of Case No. 2152, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Kathleen Clark, requesting a variance to the front yard setback from 25 feet to 0 feet (to encroach 25 feet) and a variance to the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 6 feet (to encroach 24 feet) for a proposed single-family dwelling & accessory apartment 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 on Golf Course Road about 170 feet south of Townsend Road, Tax Map 27, Parcel 302, Lot 23, Tax District 10 of Worcester County, Maryland 7:30 p.m. Re-advertisement of Case No. 2153, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Kathleen Clark, requesting a variance to the front yard setback from 25 feet to 0 feet (to encroach 25 feet) and a variance to the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 6 feet (to encroach 24 feet) for a proposed single-family dwelling & accessory apartment 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 on Golf Course Road about 170 feet south of Townsend Road, Tax Map 27, Parcel 307, Lot
Ocean City Today / Public Notices 24, Tax District 10 of Worcester County, Maryland 7:35 p.m. Re-advertisement of Case No. 2154, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Kathleen Clark, requesting a variance to the front yard setback from 25 feet to 0 feet (to encroach 25 feet) and a variance to the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 6 feet (to encroach 24 feet) for a proposed single-family dwelling & accessory apartment 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 on Golf Course Road about 170 feet south of Townsend Road, Tax Map 27, Parcel 307, Lot 25, Tax District 10 of Worcester County, Maryland 7:40 p.m. Re-advertisement of Case No. 2155, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Kathleen Clark, requesting a variance to the front yard setback from 25 feet to 0 feet (to encroach 25 feet) and a variance to the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 6 feet (to encroach 24 feet) for a proposed single-family dwelling & accessory apartment 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 on Golf Course Road about 170 feet south of Townsend Road, Tax Map 27, Parcel 307, Lot 26, Tax District 10 of Worcester County, Maryland ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-9/30/2t _________________________________
Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland
BID SOLICITATION Annual Sidewalk Maintenance
Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland (“Town”) is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide Sidewalk Maintenance in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the Annual Sidewalk Maintenance may be obtained from the Town’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at cparsons@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third-party service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. A pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 06, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., located at 214 65th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842 for any questions concerning the Bid Documents. The last day for ques-
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tions will be noon on Friday, October 08, 2021. Addendum will be posted by close of business on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Monday, October 25 at 1:00 p.m. and will be opened and read aloud. Bids are to be submitted to the Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland Attn: Procurement Manager, 214 65th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842. Late Bid Document will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-9/30/1t _________________________________
hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates. For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON MAUREEN HOWARTH, ATTORNEY OCD-9/30/5t _________________________________
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Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland
NOTICE
BID SOLICITATION
OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2021 AT 7:00 PM An application has been filed pursuant to Code Sections 110-821 and 822 for a Planned Overlay District to allow for the unified redevelopment of the site as a proposed 13-story resort hotel and conference center. The site is described as Lots 1 thru 12, Block 48N of the N Ocean City Plat; further described as the entire block located on the west side of Atlantic Avenue, east side of Baltimore Avenue, north side of 13th Street, and south side of 14th Street; and locally known as 1301 Atlantic Avenue (Beach Plaza Hotel), 1305 Atlantic Avenue (Bo-Con Apartments), 1307 and 1309 Atlantic Avenue, and 1304 and 1306 Baltimore Avenue. The application also includes a transfer of density of up to 25% per Code Section 110-823(a)(9) from the site described as Part of Lot 1 and Part of Lot 2, Block 13N of the N Ocean City Plat; further described as located on the southeast corner of 13th Street and Baltimore Avenue, and locally known as the Beach Plaza Apartments, 1212A & B and 1214 Baltimore Avenue, all within the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: HUGH CROPPER, IV, ESQUIRE, ATTORNEY FOR PHILLIPS CRAB HOUSE, INC., AND BEACH PLAZA, INC. – (FILE #21-14100001) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing. Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairperson announces that the
Annual Street Paving
Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland (“Town”) is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide Street Paving in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the Annual Street Paving may be obtained from the Town’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at cparsons@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third-party service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. A pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 06, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., located at 214 65th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842 for any questions concerning the Bid Documents. The last day for questions will be noon on Friday, October 08, 2021. Addendum will be posted by close of business on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Monday, October 25, 2021 by 4:00 p.m. and will be opened and read aloud at the Mayor and City Council Work Session held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Bids are to be submitted to the Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Attn: City Manager; Room 230, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Late Bid Document will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-9/30/1t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18879 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM DONALD SMITH Notice is given that Deborah Frene, 407 Williams Street, Berlin, MD 21811, was on September 20, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William Donald Smith who died on August 22, 2021, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 20th day of March, 2022. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not pre-
sented 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. Deborah Frene 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: September 30, 2021 OCD-9/30/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees/ Plaintiffs vs. JOSEPH B. CRYER 709 Gulf Stream Drive Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-21-000052
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Notice is hereby given this 23rd day of September, 2021, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 709 Gulf Stream
Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 25th day of October, 2021, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 18th day of October, 2021. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $321,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-9/30/3t _________________________________ C. GREGORY COBURN ESQ. 6806B COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18908 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARK WAYNE JONES Notice is given that Victoria West, 9012 Pitts Road, Berlin, MD 21811, was on September 24, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mark Wayne Jones who died on August 2, 2021, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 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 24th day of March, 2022. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Victoria West 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: September 30, 2021 OCD-9/30/3t _________________________________
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Lack of local reps not state’s fault One critical fact has been overlooked in the debate over the composition of the board that will oversee the implementation of Maryland’s Blueprint for the Future school plan — it’s our own fault. The Accountability and Implementation Board, or AIB, consists of representatives of just four of the state’s 24 subdivisions. The reason not one of these board members comes from the Eastern Shore, Western Maryland or Southern Maryland is that no one from these areas applied for a seat. Although this panel’s seven members come exclusively from the state’s highly populated jurisdictions, seemingly depriving small counties like Worcester of fair representation, the committee charged with nominating these members could only work with what it had. A nominating committee announcement released on Sept. 1 said this about the process and the candidates: “On July 12, 2021, AIBNC released the application publicly, along with information on the process to apply for consideration to serve on AIB. The announcement was shared with over 40 media outlets in the State and posted on the AIBNC website. “A total of 43 valid applications were submitted by the August 4 deadline ... the applicants reside in Montgomery County (13) and Baltimore City (16), with other applicants living in Baltimore County (5), Anne Arundel County (4), Prince George’s County (3), Charles County (1), and Frederick County (1).” Nowhere to be seen are applicants from most of the counties now crying foul over the failure of this board to represent their geographical interests. In essence, these counties and regions are demanding that state officials tend to a wound that was self-inflicted. Hopefully, something will be done since Worcester County will have to spend more than most counties per capita to follow the Blueprint because of a faulty state funding formula. Having a voice on the panel in charge of monitoring the Blueprint excercise would be vital, even though we and other shore counties have no one but ourselves to blame.
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Bap! Problem solved
Despite being a huge fan of wildlife, from creepy crawlers to things that will bite you if you aren’t careful, the one creature that gives me the inexplicable heebie-jeebies is bats. If I were to produce a friend-to-animals resume, it would read: Good with — snakes, lizards, frogs, turtles, birds, furry creatures, insects. Okay with — Spiders (except for really big hairy ones, like the one that crawled up my pajamas pants leg in Scout camp — “Dear mom, please send another pair of pajamas ASAP. P.S. I was not preBy pared).” Stewart Not good with — Bats. Dobson Suffer from heebie-jeebies. Bearing that in mind, it was with great interest that I read a story this week of an older gentleman from Illinois who woke up with a bat sucking on his neck. This, in my opinion, would be at least a twopajama situation ... three or more if this bat resembled Bela Lugosi, spoke with a Transylvanian accent and was spotted wearing a cloak and tuxedo in its off-hours. But no, this was an all-American bat that had apparently been living in his house with many, many other bats for creepy reasons unknown. In any event, the unfortunate part of the tale is that this neck-biter had rabies and, even more unfortunately, the man refused to get the vaccination and is now all-the-way deceased, as opposed to on-and-off deceased, as Transylvanian bat bite victims sometimes are (See “Van Helsing,” and any Hammer Films from the 1950s for details). It’s impossible to say why this gentleman re-
fused the vaccine, except that this kind of thing is going around these days. Another important question, however, is why anyone would allow a colony of bats to set up housekeeping in his home in the first place? Not to put too fine a point on it, but if I came home to a house full of bats, past experience suggests that I would call in the 1st Armored Division. I say that because probably still lodged in the dining room door of the old home place up the road from here is a bullet. The shot heard ‘round the house was taken while my parents were away on vacation and I came home in the early hours of the morning after spending a fair amount of time boosting the stock price of Anheuser-Busch. I opened the door, wobbled in and suddenly was set upon by this fluttering, dipping and diving aerial thing of undetermined origin and purpose. Naturally, I reacted logically by running (sort of) to my room, putting on my old football helmet and grabbing my trusty .22 rifle. I crept back downstairs, spotted the creature hanging on the dining room door, set up my sniper station on the kitchen breadboard across the room and —BAP! Just once. My parents returned the next evening. “Anything interesting happen while we were gone?” my mother asked. “No, not really,” I replied casually. “By the way, there is a little, barely noticeable, hardly-anything-really bullet hole in the dining room door ...” While I appreciate the good job bats do for the environment, I remain steadfastly opposed to having them as houseguests. Not only are they spreaders of the heebie-jeebies, they can bite you on the neck and, worst of all, get you into big trouble at home.
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Letters to the editor Started with a bang, ended with a whimper Editor, What A Difference A Year Makes! We came into town last year, clueless babes in the OC condo woods, looking for a place to buy, having never heard of H2O except for the large expanse of it out of our hotel window. It was a weekend without sleep. A weekend wondering if our car in the parking lot would survive. A weekend of room service fearful of venturing out to a restaurant. A weekend of scary traffic jams trying to get out to see places for sale. And judging by the graffiti on some of their cars, no female under the age of 70 was safe. (Fortunately, that was one worry I was spared). It was so hideous that it is a wonder we decided to stick with our plan to move here. But move we did. And with great fear and trembling, we girded our loins — and our ears — to face another onslaught of hellions, who apparently need no sleep and feed on the fumes of burning rubber. And come Friday, we saw them hanging from every balcony, surrounding us on all sides, screaming to
each other and egging cars on to do their “vehicular shenanigans.” We hunkered down and prepared ourselves for a couple of sleepless nights. And then a wonderful things happened: nothing ... beautiful silence ... nights of blissful sleep ... What happened? Where did all of the marauders go? All we know from our limited tech expertise is that OC was prepared this year. So, many, many kudos and thanks to the wonderful police force here! It must have been a very rough weekend for all of you. but you made it so much better for us. You deserve our sincere gratitude! Janet Kurtz Ocean City
Wind turbines are still made of harmful plastic Editor, In the ’60s, the idea was to save the rain forest, so we switched from wood to plastic (vinyl siding & laminated flooring). Today our food comes wrapped in it, our cars are built with it, and we wear clothes made of it. After all plastic is made to last and it does. Every step of its lifecycle, plastic
creates greenhouse gas emissions. The world now produces 380 million tons of plastic every year. Public hearings are scheduled on installing up to 173 wind turbines off shore of Ocean City. These turbines have plastic components: the plastic coating around the copper wires and the turbine blades are made of polymer composite materials. Life cycle of wind turbines are 20 to 25 years. The US currently has three landfills that accept these 14 to 19 ton wind turbine blades — Lake Mills, Iowa; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Casper, Wyoming. Is Ocean City landfill next? At what point do we say enough is enough when it comes to the use of plastic!
Margaret Pillas Ocean City
Thanks police for quiet car weekend
Editor, I send my deepest thanks to the Ocean City Police Department and neighboring departments for doing a super job this weekend. The drivers of the “tuner cars” were very disappointed. They were unable to take our O.C. this year with their bad behavior. I am very grateful to all who took action to keep the “tuner” owners in check. Well done. Valerie Barrett Lehigh Acres, Florida
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Worcester covid numbers on decline, but still fluctuating By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) Despite large shoulder season events that gathered hundreds of people together, Worcester County is not yet seeing a stark increase in covid cases. In late August, just before school started for Worcester County students, public schools Superintendent Lou Taylor predicted that the covid case rate would taper off once summer — and the tourist season — ended. While the low number of hospitalizations showed the cases were primarily not severe, the number at the time was rivaling other counties for the highest in the state. Now a month later, it seems Taylor was correct — to an extent — as average rates have dropped in the last month. However Worcester County is not faring as well as the state of Maryland as a whole. On Thursday, the state’s positivity rate was 4.04 percent, one of the lowest interest country, while Worcester County’s was 7.96 percent. Plus, according to the state health department’s numbers, as of Wednesday, a total of 48 Worcester County students — in both public and private institutions — were positive for covid. Of those numbers, 17 were at Stephen Decatur Middle School and 11 were at Showell Elementary, with the rest peppered throughout the other schools. This week, Sarah Yonker, the director of marketing for Atlantic General, said in an email that health officials are aware that “many schools in the area” are seeing an increase in covid case numbers. “While we see some of this volume, many schools are completing their own testing secondary to the rate of positivity,” the email said. All in all, though, schools have stayed open, with less quarantines required because of indoor mask mandates and no children hospitalized locally. Vaccine numbers and info: • As of Thursday, Maryland providers administered more than 7.91 million covid-19 vaccines for a total of 83.6 percent of residents with at least one dose. • Hospital staff at Atlantic General have administered 11,930 covid vaccines as of Wednesday. • According to the Worcester County Health Department, 71.3 percent of the county’s population was fully vaccinated as of Wednesday. • Atlantic General staff members administered a total of 73 shots since last week.
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• As of Wednesday, 90 percent of AGH staff members had received at least one dose of the vaccine. • Atlantic General Hospital offers vaccines 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at its pharmacy in the main lobby of the hospital. All three types of vaccines are offered. • The Worcester County Health Department holds vaccine clinics weekly. For information about them, visit worcesterhealth.org/protectmenu/1726-worcester-county-mdcoronavirus-covid-19 information-2020. Covid case numbers: • As of Thursday, Worcester County’s covid-19 positivity rate was 7.96 percent, an increase from 6.96 percent last week. Posting the highest positivity rate in the state was Garrett County at 14.81 percent. • The state’s positivity rate was 4.04 percent Thursday. • Also as of Thursday, Maryland reported 532,340 confirmed covid cases. • Worcester County confirmed 116 new cases since last week, bringing the total cases since March 2020 to 4,668. • Atlantic General Hospital reported nine covid in-patients this week, which was one less than number reported last week at the same time. The age range of the patients is between 35 and 87. • Ocean Pines and Berlin had 1,805 cases and Ocean City had 1,191 Thursday. • Worcester County has reported a total of 113 covid deaths since March 2020. Atlantic General Hospital officials said the demographics of the patients who have died are in line with the stats the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have shared, which state older individuals with complicated health conditions are more likely to require extended hospitalizations and run an increased risk of death from covid. • According to the state health department website, as of Wednesday, a total of 48 Worcester County students tested positive for covid within the last week. Broken down, Snow Hill Middle School had 17 cases, Showell Elementary had 11, Snow Hill High had six, Worcester Preparatory School had five, Pocomoke High had 4, Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School had three, and Ocean City Elementary had two. *Info from Gov. Larry Hogan; the Maryland Department of Health; Atlantic General; Worcester County Health Department; and the CDC.*
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Worcester County recognizes recent retirees on Sept. 7 (Oct. 1, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners recognized on Sept. 7 retiring Budget Officer Kathy Whited (23 years), Animal Control Officer Wayne Young (30 years), and Office Assistant Debra Anne Perez (15 years), for their individual contributions to Worcester County Government. Whited was responsible for preparing and implementing the $200 million annualcounty operating budget and was part of the financial team whose performance secured solid financial standing, resulting in clean opinions from TGM Group, LLC for each annual audit since 1996, the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 13 consecutive years, and credit ratings of AA for Fitch, AA+ for Standard and Poor’s, and Aa2 for Moody’s Investor Services. Young’s expertise and experience with the catching, feeding and care of impounded animals, maintenance of records, and assistance with rabies clinics, quarantines, and other essential duties have been instrumental in the overall management of the Animal Control Division of the Sheriff’s Office. Perez provided administrative support, including clerical, financial, and payroll duties. Her expertise and experience have been instrumental in the overall management of recreation and parks. The Worcester County Commissioners recognize on Sept. 7 retiring Budget Officer Kathy Whited (23 years), Animal Control Officer Wayne Young (30 years), and Office Assistant Debra Anne Perez (15 years), for their individual contributions to Worcester County Government.
Gov. Hogan pushing efforts to address nursing shortage By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) With Maryland’s covid-19 case rate still one of the lowest in the country, Gov. Larry Hogan announced “proactive” steps last week to address nursing shortages that are handicapping other state hospitals’ abilities to adequately treat an influx of patients. The steps include allowing out-ofstate nurses to practice at Maryland hospitals, urging nursing program administrators to expedite graduations for qualified students, recruiting nurses from other states, and using certified nursing assistants and physician assistant students. The recommendations derive from Maryland Department of Health and higher education officials, as well as hospital leaders. “While our hospitalizations remain well below all of our pandemic
surge capacity triggers, we are taking proactive steps to maximize the ability of our hospitals to increase their nursing workforce,” Hogan said in a news release last week. Nicole Morris, a registered nurse at Atlantic General Hospital, has said that the local medical facility, like the rest of the country, has been feeling the effects of the nationwide nursing shortage. And while no restrictions have been placed on the hospital’s patient intake or other capabilities to date, she said officials are keeping a close eye on the numbers. Sarah Yonker, the director of marketing at Atlantic General, said in an email this week that the local hospital is simply continuing to recruit for open positions. “We work to remain in line with the market across state and national trends,” the email said.
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NPS lowers speed limit along main Assateague road (Oct. 1, 2021) The National Park Service has lowered vehicular speed limits on several portions of Bayberry Drive within Assateague Island National Seashore. The speed limit is now 15 mph for the portion of Bayberry Drive beginning shortly north of the park entrance sign, through the bicycle/pedestrian crossing at Oceanside Drive. This section includes the entrance station booths, the entrance/exits to the North Beach Campground and Ranger Station and the intersections between Bayberry Drive, Bayside Drive and Oceanside Drive. The 15 MPH speed limit area at the end of Bayberry Drive has also been expanded, and now includes the approaches to the traffic circle, the circle itself and the approaches to the Oversand Vehicle Zone entrance. These changes have been made to increase safety in the most congested areas of the park. Within these areas traffic interacts with large numbers of bicycles and pedestrians. Also possibly present are wildlife (horses or deer etc.), Golf Carts, ATVs, UTVs, park maintenance vehicles and vehicles making U-turns. The congestion and complex traffic
Candidates needed for OC Art League SHEro awards
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The speed limit on Assateague Island along Bayberry Drive has been reduced to 15 mph.
flow of these areas makes them potentially very dangerous. Visitors are reminded that the speed limit on Oceanside Drive is still 15 mph and the limit inside the campground loops is 10 mph. The maximum speed limit anywhere within Assateague Island National Seashore is 25 MPH. Always be on the look out for pedestrians (especially children), bicycles and wildlife. Visitors are also cautioned to stay within all posted speed limits, and to exercise extreme caution at night and in periods of low visibility due to fog or rain.
(Oct. 1, 2021) The Art League of Ocean City is seeking nominations for the fourth annual SHEro Awards 2021, honoring Delmarva women who have shown courage in facing adversity and turned that around into something positive. The deadline for nominations is Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. Candidates for the SHEro Awards must be 18 years or older and residents of Delmarva, but they do not have to be related to the arts. Nomination forms are available at ArtLeagueOfOceanCity.org. Past SHEros have included women who are mothers, teachers, volunteers, community organizers, caregivers, nurturers and business leaders. Some have faced health challenges or worked three jobs to support their families. Some have volunteered their time and talents or championed a worthy cause. “We all know someone who is a SHEro. We are asking you to help us find them,” Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League, said. “By sharing the stories of women who do so much, we hope to inspire others. And we want to
simply acknowledge everything that women do in their lives that often goes unnoticed.” Thaler emphasized the SHEro Awards are not a competition. “All SHEros who are nominated will be recognized at our awards ceremony on Friday, Oct. 29,” she said. The Art League will present the SHEro Awards at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th Street, bayside, on Friday, Oct. 29, 5-7 p.m. The public is invited to the free event. The SHEro Awards are part of the Arts Centers’ October exhibition celebrating diversity, entitled “I am.” The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Funding for this event is in part provided by the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment of the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.
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DRIVE CAREFULLY Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan joined the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Assateague Island National Seashore staff, and other guests at Assateague State Park on Aug. 20, urging island visitors to drive carefully and “Give Wild Horses a Brake,” part of a new outreach campaign design to reduce horse injuries and #ProtectOurPonies.
ART PROJECT WELCOME Worcester Preparatory School Parents’ Association hosted a New Parent Coffee event on Sept. 8 to welcome families who are new to the school. Pictured, from left, are John Berman with partner, WPS parent Holly Brianceau; wife of Head of School Andrea McDonald and Head of School John McDonald.
Worcester Preparatory School Parents’ Association hosted a New Parent Coffee event on Sept. 8 to welcome families who are new to the school. Pictured are parents Tiffany and Steve Wisniewski.
The latest painted utility box completed under the Ocean City Development Corporation’s Public Art Program has been painted in downtown Ocean City by artist Erica DeHart of the Art League of Ocean City. This public art project is sponsored by The Dough Roller (Kevin Gibbs pictured) and is located on S. Division Street, just east of the Boardwalk. Delmarva Power provided approval to the OCDC to use this utility box as part of the Public Art Program. PPG Paints on Eighth Street provided some of the paint and paint materials used for this project.
ANNIVERSARY The Friends of Assateague State Park (FOASP) celebrated the organization’s 21st anniversary on July 20. A new bulletin board information space was presented to the current board members by Assateague State Park Manager Angela Baldwin and Assistant Manager Meghan Rhode. Current board members are President Cathy Cox, Vice President Trish Smoczynski, Treasurer Roddy Rodriguez, Secretary Christine Nestlerode and board members Pat Foley and Alan Smith.
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Yappy Hour added to pre-New Year’s plunge festivities (Oct. 1, 2021) The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation is adding a new event to the festivities leading up to thae big Penguin Swim plunge on New Year’s Day: the Puppy Penguin Swim and Yappy Hour. On Sunday, Oct. 17, from 1-3 p.m., dogs will have the opportunity to play in the water at Ocean City’s Residence Inn by Marriott, 300 Seabay Lane, while the adults partake in Yappy Hour drinks and food. Entry is $20 per dog (one per person). Pups will each get a free gift, with a complimentary drink for their adults. Learn more and register at www.agh.care/puppyswim, or call 410-641-9671. The event is sponsored and hosted by Residence Inn by Marriott. All proceeds benefit Atlantic General Hospital Foundation. Atlantic General Hospital is a 501C3 organization; gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law. Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties in Maryland, and Sussex County, Delaware, since May 1993. Built by the commitment and generosity of a dedicated community, the hospital’s state-of-the-art facility in Berlin combines compassion and expertise with the latest in technology and services. Atlantic General Health System, its network of more than 25 primary care provider and specialist offices, cares for residents and visitors throughout the region. For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.
Comptroller seeks candidates for ’21 Schaefer awards (Oct. 1, 2021) Comptroller Peter Franchot’s office is accepting nominations for the 2021 William Donald Schaefer Helping People Awards. The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, Oct. 15. Established in 2012, the award honors the unparalleled legacy of public service left by the late Schaefer, who served four terms as Baltimore City mayor and two terms each as Maryland governor and comptroller. It is presented annually in each of Maryland’s 24 jurisdictions to individuals and organizations with an unwavering commitment to helping others and improving communities. “This will be the 10th year of presenting the Helping People Awards and See HELPING Page 57
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Prep school students receive college honors Upperclassmen accolades given to those who achieve high scores on AP exams (Oct. 1, 2021) Worcester Preparatory School students from the classes of 2021-23 received 35 Advanced Placement Honors from the College Board. AP Scholars with Distinction goes to those who achieved scores of at least 3.5 on all AP tests taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. Winners were: Ayush Batra ’22, Daniel Chen ’21, Waverly Choy ’21, Ibrahim Khan ’21, Sophia Ludt ’21, Marshall Mumford ’22, Hannah Perdue ’21, Joseph Schwartz ’21, Summer Walker ’21 and Megan Waller ’22.
AP Scholars with Honor who received an average of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams were: Charles Becker ’21, Sydney Lamson-Reich ’22, William Lamson-Reich ’21, Christine Lizas ’21, Kaden Mault ’21, Graham McColgan ’21, Edward Quillin ’21, Riley Schoch ’22 and Maddy Warren ’21. AP Scholars with scores of 3 or higher on three or more exams were: Caroline Anderson ’21, John Arrington ’21, Ryan Brafman ’21, Sarah Butler ’21, Anna Carpenter ’22, Carson Cebula ’21, Meredith Cummings ’21, Anwen Elliot ’21, Grace Hopkins ’21, William Mears ’21, Riley Moyer ’23, Ava Nally ’22, Vincent Petrera ’21, Sumira Sehgal ’22, Jarrett Sofronski ’22 and Marika Vasilikos ’21.
Worcester Preparatory School students from the classes of 2021-23 received 35 Advanced Placement Honors from the College Board. Class of 2022 students pictured, in front, from left, are Sydney Lamson-Reich, Sumira Sehgal, Megan Waller, Anna Carpenter and Ava Nally, and in back, Jarett Sofronski, Marshall Mumford, Riley Moyer, Riley Schoch and Ayush Batra.
Education Foundation announces rebrand (Oct. 1, 2021) Worcester County Education Foundation (WCEF), a local nonprofit supporting Worcester County Public School students, announced that it has completed a major rebranding. Founded in 2013, Worcester County Education Foundation is a motivated group of community members committed to preparing students for success, whose primary focus was equal access to technology. After reaching the million-dollar mark and with all Worcester County Public School students having their own Apple devices, the time has come to rebrand and expand the focus of the foundation. When the foundation was formed, it was clear that the future was digital, so the emphasis was on preparing Worcester County Public Schools students to succeed in a digital world. “Now, the possibilities are limitless, and we understand the value of ensuring that all students have equitable access to and benefit from high-quality education,” said Olivia Momme, manager of Operations & Community Re-
lations. “We believe that the Worcester County Education Foundation is well positioned to utilize innovation, partnerships, and resources to bring programs to Worcester County Public School that build the necessary skills to produce self-sustaining graduates who are committed to both life-long learning and our community.” Worcester County Education Foundation put a significant amount of time and research into this process. It developed a strategic plan with direct involvement from the Worcester County Education Foundation stakeholders, including parents, Worcester County Public School employees, donors, educators, community members, and the Board of Directors. Through this process the foundation has updated its branding, mission, focus and values. The new logo showcases the growth that comes from education and creativity, while reflecting the colors of the Worcester County Public School branding. While the logo is the most eyecatching update, the expansion of the
focus area to include science, engineering, art, and mathematics to the existing technology focus will be the most impactful. “The foundation has so much to celebrate by surpassing our first million dollars raised. We want to keep the excitement going while best supporting our students,” Momme said. “The impact to-date is impressive, but the new changes will certainly help to nurture future growth.” To date, Worcester County Education Foundation has given over $210,000 to Worcester County Public School to support needs within the school system. These requests included computer cases, carts of Chromebooks, iPads, mobile hotspots with service, and a robot for home/hospital distance learning. Through the Worcester County Education Foundation Teacher Grant program, over $22,000 has been awarded to teachers to bring innovative new programs to Worcester County Public School classrooms. This has directly impacted over 7,600 students.
Additionally, over $500,000 has been placed in an endowment to help fund future endeavors and continue the foundation’s work toward its vision while maintaining sustainability. Visit wced.foundation to explore the new website, brand, and see how to get involved. Worcester County Education Foundation is committed to supporting Worcester County Public School students. While Worcester County Public Schools has over 46 percent of students coming from homes of poverty, with an additional 30 percent on the verge, according to the 2020 ALICE Report, Worcester County Public School receives the second lowest funding per student from the state. Worcester County Education Foundation strives to enhance achievement, both inside and outside of the classroom, and prepare each Worcester County Public School student, for current and future success through the effective utilization of innovation, relationships, and resources.
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Lifeguards step off stands Sunday; will return May ’22 By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) As you take a walk along the beach next week you won’t see the familiar white lifeguard stands. The Beach Patrol will officially end the 2021 guarding season this Sunday, Oct. 3. During our guarding season, surf rescue technicians are in stands and fulfilling all three parts of our mission (education, prevention and intervention) daily between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. After this Sunday, the lifeguard stands will be removed quickly from the beach, and we will no longer position surf rescue technicians along Ocean City’s beach until May 2022. At this time of year, it is important for people to realize that the Beach Patrol is off duty, and they should not participate in water-related activities until guards are back on duty next Memorial Day weekend. We realize that despite our warnings, a warm sunny day, even in October, will tempt some people to make the very poor decision to venture into the ocean. Please heed our warnings. The same rip current hazards that exist during our season, when we are making hundreds of rescues (over 3,500 this season), are still present now and could possibly be more treacherous due to tropical storm activity that is typical for this time each year. September is traditionally the peak of hurricane season and causes some of the most unpredictable ocean condi-
tions. The ocean is no less dangerous than it was in late August and September. We have experienced an increase in wave action, surf and water rescues in recent weeks. This resulted in several rescues since Labor Day for the Beach Patrol pulling people out of rip currents and making rescues under challenging circumstances with stands several blocks further apart than during the regular season (16 vs 91 during the summer). Had some of these situations occurred when the Beach Patrol was not on duty, there would have been multiple tragedies and families devastated. Unfortunately, several years ago during this time of the year, just 90 minutes after the guards had removed everyone from the ocean and left for the day (7 p.m.) a man and his children went out to swim when guards were not on duty. This turned tragic and his family and everyone involved is still feeling the heartbreak from the loss of the father and one of his daughters due to this easily avoidable tragedy. Again, less than 48 hours later, a J1 student worker from Ireland loss his life when he and some friends choose to swim at 6 a.m. after a night out. Swimming only when and where surf rescue technicians were on duty would have prevented both avoidable deaths. Starting Monday, Oct. 4, the stands will be pulled off the beach and lifeguards will no longer report for duty. We will be working to close down from the 2021 season, prepare our equipment for winter storage and begin preparations for the 2022 season. See BEACH PATROL Page 59
Helping People Awards will honor public service efforts Continued from Page 55 it remains just as fulfilling and inspiring now as it did at the outset,” Comptroller Franchot said. “Even after a decade of soliciting nominations, the quality of submissions we receive demonstrate that there are so many Marylanders who spend their lives in service to those in need and making their communities a better place to live. Selecting just one recipient in each jurisdiction has become increasingly difficult, particularly during the last 18 months of the covid-19 pandemic that has seen so many heroes shine.” Award recipients will be selected based on their demonstration of: • Improving the community; • Promptly responding to a citizen problem through effective government intervention;
• Directly aiding our most vulnerable populations; or, • Establishing a public/private partnership to improve the lives of fellow Marylanders. Due to the pandemic, Comptroller Franchot has virtually presented the 2019 and 2020 Schaefer Awards in lieu of the traditional in-person ceremonies. Nominations submitted in previous years but not selected should be resent. To submit a nomination, print out and complete the form, scan and attach it as a pdf to an email, and send to moprey@marylandtaxes.gov. The link to the form is https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/M DCOMP/2021/07/23/file_attachments/1887027/2021%20WDS%20N omination%20Form.pdf
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SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE Ocean City Jeep Club held its third annual Lunchbox School Supply Drive on July 31, in coordination with Debbie Smullen of Worcester Youth and Family Counseling. This year, the club teamed up and was joined by the Bikers Without Borders Foundation.
PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR.
DONATIONS Every year, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City donates to the Worcester G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity) School Supplies for Students program. On Aug, 20, Kiwanis member and Kiwanis liaison to G.O.L.D. for all the club's donations, Jim Spicknall, delivered the goods. He is pictured with G.O.L.D.’s Program Coordinator Taylor Cardy, left, and Executive Director Nicholas Cranford. To donate school supplies, call Cranford at 410-677-6830, visit www.WorcesterGOLD.org or email WorcesterGOLD@gmail.org.
SCHOLARSHIPS The Ocean City Lions Club awards scholarships each year to Stephen Decatur High School seniors. The Lions work closely with the guidance counselors to select recipients. Leading the Scholarship Program is Lion Sean Williams, left, pictured with OC Lions President Scott Stark.
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SWORN IN American Legion Post 166 recently sworn in its new slate of Officers and Executive Committee for 2021-20212. Returning as commander is Tom Wengert. Other officers sworn in were: Pat Sharkey, first vice commander; Bob Paul, second vice commander; John Bussard, adjutant; George Barstis, finance officer; Jack Hyle, judge advocate; Ben Dawson, chaplain; Bob Gilmore, sgt-at-arms; Scott LaCoss, service officer; and Ed Pinto, historian. The new Executive Board consists of Bo Spicer, John Granite, Phil Ludlam, Harry Rey and Charles Spaziani.
Jennifer Keener, director, Worcester County Development, Review and Permitting, was the guest speaker during the Aug. 25 weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City at the Ocean Pines Community Center. She is pictured with Club President Steve Cohen. PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR.
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Beach Patrol presence remains until Oct. 11 Continued from Page 57 Even though we no longer have lifeguards on the beach, we will maintain an off-the-beach presence, through Columbus Day Monday, with our Mobile Rescue Units. Unfortunately, unless someone calls 911 and lets us know someone is in danger, we will not be aware of the need to respond although we may be only a few blocks away. These Mobil Rescue Units consist of one surf rescue technician (rider) acting as the primary rescue swimmer while the other (driver) maintains radio communication and backup during an emergency. Both are qualified as surf rescue technicians and are quad (ATV) certified. Although Ocean City Fire/EMS are ready and willing to respond to surf rescues, (the OCBP has trained a group of Fire/EMS personnel as rescue swimmers), the Beach Patrol is the agency that is trained and equipped specifically for this mission. Having these mobile units and surf rescue technicians already prepared for a possible response, effectively reduces the time from the original 911 call to victim contact and will hopefully result in a successful intervention. But we want to remind you, that even with these public safety personnel available, the time you have to survive (under two minutes) if drowning is gambling with you or your family’s life, it just isn’t worth it! The OCBP will be in response mode like the paramedics or police. Typically, the nearest Mobile Rescue Unit will respond to the “swimmer in trouble” call, forwarded by a 911 dispatcher. Having the mobile units prepared makes the OCBP one step closer if someone needs assistance, but still takes valuable time, that the victim may not have. When a rescue is needed, the rescue swimmer initiates the intervention while the driver who is also a trained rescue swimmer maintains radio contact with the Ocean City Communications Center and acts as backup to the initial rescuer and requests additional resources should the situation require any (EMS, Police, Coast Guard, etc.). Without the Mobil Rescue Units, a call to 911 would be answered in Snow Hill and then be transferred to Ocean City Communications who would then dispatch the nearest available EMS unit and fire department personnel. Although Ocean City emergency response time is the fastest in the nation, during a drowning situation, where minutes count, this process may take tragically too long. The Beach Patrol’s response to this circumstance is to have Mobile Rescue Units already staffed and standing by throughout town as they perform closedown tasks. It is important however that people
do not depend on these Mobile Rescue Units as if they are lifeguards protecting their love ones. Without educating the public and actively preventing potential incidents the Beach Patrol is unable to fulfill its mission and work in a proactive manner, therefore we are in a reactionary mode and cannot provide the coverage that the public is accustomed to during our regular guarding season. We have seen too many times when swimming without lifeguards and poor judgment turns into a tragedy with the loss of a life. Our saying, “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand!” is a friendly reminder of the very serious warning, to only swim when lifeguards are on duty. The first priority of the Ocean City
Beach Patrol continues to be public safety. Therefore, the Beach Patrol strongly encourages all beach patrons to restrict any beach or water-related activities to times and locations when and where personnel are on duty, never swim alone, always stay within the limits of your swimming ability and never rely on a flotation device in place of your swimming ability. Since the Beach Patrol is off duty until May 2022 and we have explained the dangers of swimming unprotected, we do not expect to see you or anyone you care about in the ocean until Memorial Day weekend, when the patrol will return to duty protecting you and your family. If you do see a swimmer in distress do not attempt to go in after them, or
you may become an additional victim. Especially tragic are the number of parents that have died in Ocean City while attempting to rescue their children who they have allowed to swim without lifeguards on duty. Even our most experienced personnel (20-plus years as an ocean lifeguard) who are now parents, don’t let their children swim in unguarded waters, even though they personally have rescued hundreds from the Ocean City surf. We have seen too many cases where someone has tried to rescue a distressed swimmer and has drowned in the attempt. Instead, immediately call 911, know the location of the incident, follow the victim along the beach and See BEACH Page 60
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Beach season comes to close
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Continued from Page 59 remain on the scene until rescue personnel arrive and identify yourself to them. If the person goes under the water before rescuers arrive, it is important to mark the last seen position of the victim with a landmark on the beach to aid with the search. If the person does manage to rescue themselves, please let the responding personnel know that they are safely on shore. We at the Beach Patrol want to thank Ocean City Today for allowing us to have a weekly safety education feature. The Beach Patrol’s mission has three focuses: education, prevention and intervention. Without a doubt the most obvious and the one that attracts the most attention is intervention when one of our guards blows a whistle, jumps off the stand, runs down the beach, and then swims out to rescue a swimmer in distress. Although this happens several thousand times each season it is not our major focus but rather it is prevention of accidents and injuries through our educational outreach efforts and programs that we make our number one priority. That is why each week we use this space to try and educate all the readers of Ocean City Today. I truly believe that through the exposure in this newspa-
per that many lives have been saved and will continue to be saved because someone has read the article or passed on the information that they learned to others. So, if you have enjoyed this column and have learned any new information about beach or water safety, not only pass it on to others but take the time to thank the editors of Ocean City Today. Also, if you or someone you know would like to begin the greatest adventure of a lifetime as a surf rescue technician with the Beach Patrol for the 2022 season, visit our website at www.ococean.com/ocbp. No certifications required. We have our next Pre-Employment Physical Skills Evaluations for positions during the 2022 season, scheduled during February and March in Salisbury and Annapolis, Maryland, and York, Pennsylvania. We will conclude our testing for 2022 at Ocean Pines in April and Ocean City in June. Have a safe fall and winter and we will see you Memorial Day Saturday 2022 when the Beach Patrol will return to duty protecting you and your family. So please don’t let someone you love enter the ocean when the surf rescue technicians are not on duty. It is not only dangerous to them but may put others in danger if they attempt to help you in an emergency.
Evan Joseph Butler, 18, of Phoenix, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City Police at 1:14 a.m. on Sept. 23 near Channel Buoy Road and charged with driving while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance and speeding. Police said Butler was stopped for going 49 mph in a 30-mph zone and when the officer approached the vehicle, marijuana emanated from inside. Butler told officers he drank two cans of beer and smoked marijuana about an hour and a half before driving. Although he blew a 0.00 on a breath test, Butler was cited for driving while impaired.
SUV vs. fire hydrant Kelly Wilson, 53, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City Police at 1:31 a.m. on Sept. 23 near 25th Street and charged with DUI and having a dangerous concealed weapon. Police responded to reports of an accident and when they arrived, they found a silver Honda Pilot with a fire hydrant that had been ripped out of the ground and wedged underneath the SUV. Police said Wilson was the driver of the vehicle and it was determined he was under the influence of alcohol. A further investigation discovered a machete between the driver-side
door and seat. Once Wilson was transported to headquarters, he refused a breath test.
Destroying golf greens Michael Joseph Smith, 37, of Odenton, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City Police just after 3:08 p.m. on Sept. 23 on 59th Street and charged with DUI of drugs and alcohol as well as various traffic violations. Police were alerted to a gray Ford F-150 that was driving into the resort from Route 90, after the driver, Smith, was kicked out of an area golf course for his level of intoxication. During the incident, police were told, Smith drove his truck onto the second hole fairway and tore up the greens with his truck’s tires. An officer spotted the truck as it came into Ocean City on Route 90 and turned south onto Coastal Highway. The officer then attempted to perform a traffic stop, but Smith allegedly drove away and sped down 60th Street to an alleyway that led to 59th Street, almost striking two pedestrians before parking in a no parking zone near a popular restaurant. Smith refused to speak to state troopers when they arrived on the scene and when an OCPD officer asked him what happened, he pursed his lips and refused to talk. Continued on Page 61
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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 60 The truck, police said, was covered in mud and lawn clippings. When Smith decided to speak, he said he did not know what happened, but then puffed out his chest and stepped toward the officer. Once he was a foot away from the officer, the officer put his hand on his chest and said, “Don’t try and size me up.” Smith then slapped the officer’s hand and said he wasn’t, according to court documents. The officer placed him under arrest for assault. An investigation found Smith was under the influence of alcohol, and when they conducted a search, they found several firearms that were not registered to him. A call to Smith’s wife confirmed he had taken the guns without the owner’s permission, police said. The search also found Smith was in possession of marijuana and a glass smoking device. When Smith was taken to police headquarters, he submitted to a breathalyzer and confessed that he had taken Adderall earlier in the day.
cer he is an auto mechanic and suffers burns to his arms. He also told police he was staying at the hotel with his girlfriend, and they had just gotten into an argument, which is why he was trying to leave and cool off. The officers went to the room and noticed two children in the room, who are Mizwinski’s children. His girlfriend told police Mizwinski started to drink heavily when they arrived and took Lorazepam, a schedule IV controlled dangerous substance, though he did not have a prescription for it. An investigation found the two had a dispute and Mizwinski was placed under arrest when his girlfriend displayed injuries to her hand, neck, and upper back. A search of Mizwinski found he had a folded-up dollar bill with cocaine on it as well as a crushed up white pill and a two-inch plastic straw with white powder residue in an orange pill bottle. After being transported to police headquarters, he was also found to have six pills that police suspected was Lorazepam.
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Loaded handgun
Dennis Jay Edmunds, 21, of West Grove, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City Police at 10:45 p.m. on Sept. 23 near 130th Street and charged with several traffic violations including reckless driving, skidding and spinning wheels to cause excessive noise, engaging in exhibition driving in a special event zone, and failing to display a registration card on demand. Police said Edmunds came to a stop in the southbound bus lane near 132nd Street and began to rev the car’s engine, spin its tires and skid from side-to-side before continuing south. As the car accelerated, a large crowd ran toward the car and encouraged Edmunds to continue doing a burnout, according to police. As a result of his actions, Edmunds was stopped, and when asked for his license and registration, he was unable to provide the latter. He was arrested for exhibition driving in a special event zone.
Alonzo Alexander Carr, Jr., 29, of Allentown, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City Police at 11 p.m. on Sept. 23 near 36th Street and charged with possession of a loaded handgun in a vehicle and exhibition driving in a special event zone. Police said Carr was stopped for accelerating his car in an “egregious” manner that caused a lot of noise and when the officer approached the car, the smell of marijuana was detected. Carr and his passenger were ordered out of the car and the officers searched it, resulting in the discovery of a .380 handgun with a round in the chamber and six rounds in the magazine. Police also found a bag containing marijuana. According to court documents, Carr claimed responsibility for the vehicle, marijuana, and handgun.
Cocaine and pills Jesse Michael Mizwinski, 38, of Taylor, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City Police at 11:04 p.m. on Sept. 23 near 117th Street and charged with second-degree assault and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. Police responded to a domestic dispute at a hotel near 117th Street and when they arrived, a hotel security guard pointed to Mizwinski, who was carrying a suitcase in the lobby. Police said when they approached Mizwinski, he smelled of alcohol and had a small cut on his left arm. Mizwinski reportedly told the offi-
Parking lot burn-out James Dillon Robinson, 37, of Daytona Beach, Florida was arrested by Ocean City Police at 4:22 p.m. on Sept. 23 near 95th Street and charged with several traffic infractions, including exhibition driving in a special event zone, skidding and spinning wheels to cause excessive noise, modifying the exhaust system to make excessive noise, driving with expired plates, and negligent driving. Police said Robinson was seen turning onto Coastal Highway from a parking lot before revving his car’s engine and spinning its tires. As Robinson did that, police said, people could be heard yelling “He’s doing a burn-out,” and “Watch out for the bike cops!” As a result of his actions, police
stopped Robinson and he was placed under arrest for exhibition driving. “Does revving your engine really get you arrested?” he asked the officer. “What about the Viper that revved its engine earlier?” The officer then told Robinson that he and several witnesses saw him spin the car’s wheels in the special event zone, adding that the driver of the Viper was also placed under arrest during a separate traffic stop.
Weapons charge Austin Anthony Fiedor, 25, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City Police on Sept. 24, though police did not say what time, near 24th Street and charged with having a loaded gun and littering. Police said Fiedor was seen smoking a joint and when officers approached him, he dropped the joint and walked towards them. Fiedor then handed one of the officers two baggies of marijuana, and as he raised his hands, a black clip was seen inside of his waistband, according to police. Fiedor was told to sit on the curb and when he was searched, he stated that he had a firearm on him. When police retrieved the 9mm handgun, it had a round in the chamber. After he was handcuffed, Fiedor allegedly said, “I messed up. I just lost
my gun.”
DUI with a minor Marty David Rill, 50, of Ocean City was arrested by Ocean City Police at 8:02 p.m. on Sept. 24 near 139th Street and charged with DUI with a minor, among other things. Police said Rill was stopped after he made a U-turn in the path of a northbound vehicle, failing to yield and forcing the other car to slow to avoid hitting him. Once stopped, police said, Rill was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Police also said a 13-year-old boy was in the back seat.
Two guns and a permit Rashad R. Springs, 26, of Carnegie, Pennsylvania was arrested by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office at 10:35 p.m. on Sept. 24 near 33rd Street and charged with possessing a loaded gun and exhibition driving. Police said Springs was stopped after he revved his engine to cause it to backfire, before accelerating quickly to have it backfire again. Police ordered Springs out of the car and placed him in custody before conducting a search, which resulted in officers finding a Beretta APX pistol. A Springfield XDM pistol was also Continued on Page 62
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Continued from Page 61 found in the trunk of the vehicle after it was impounded and inventoried. Springs had a Pennsylvania concealed carry permit, set to expire in October.
By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Oct. 1, 2021) This week, 80 years ago, the Imperial Japanese Army, under the command of Gen. Yasuji Okamura made its second attempt to capture the 2,000-year-old Chinese City of Changsha, which is the capital of Hunan Province. Today Changsha is home to more than seven million Chinese. It is located on the Xiang River, in the Xiang River Valley, formed by the Luoxiao Mountains in the east, Wuling Mountains in the west, the Hengshan Mountains in the south, and the Dongling Continued on Page 63
Driving on marijuana Cesar Rene Alonso, 21, of Severn, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City Police at 12:13 a.m. on Sept. 24 near 37th Street and charged with DUI of drugs and alcohol, two counts of second-degree assault, and various traffic violations. Police said Alonso was stopped for driving in the bus lane. An investigation found he was under the influence of alcohol, and when they approached the vehicle, the smell of marijuana was detected. Alonso reportedly admitted to smoking marijuana an hour prior to
the stop. When asked how much he smoked, Alonso said, “about three or four joints,” police reported. After being placed in the patrol car, police said, Alonso became “extremely hostile” and started yelling insults at the officer. He was then transported to police headquarters and said he had one Modelo beer, then changed his story to say he had two Corona beers. He also told police the “dabs,” or concentrated doses of marijuana, in the car he was driving were his and that the officer should take one and get “high as ****.”
Fourth-degree burglary Jordan Alijahwon Hannah, 23, of Roebling, New Jersey was arrested by Ocean City Police at 3:17 a.m. on Sept. 25 near Robin Drive and charged with fourth-degree burglary.
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Police responded to reports of a burglary and when they arrived, they heard a man threatening people to fight him. Hanna was yelling at the occupants of the condominium, police said, and after officers were asked by the occupants of the unit to get him off the property, Hannah started yelling at the officer and telling him he was racist. Police said one of the occupants was sleeping on the couch of her living room when she woke up and saw Hannah standing inside the house. The woman woke up her brother, and the two of them were able to get Hannah outside of the house. The woman added that she never met Hanna before. Hannah was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct and fourth-degree burglary. As he was being search, he yelled, “You ******* racist pigs. You wouldn’t be doing this if I was white.”
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Jabari Lewis Fletcher, 20, of Fort Washington, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City Police at 5:56 p.m. on Sept. 25 near 94th Street and charged with possessing a loaded handgun in a vehicle, possessing a firearm as a minor, and various traffic violations. Police stopped Fletcher after a license plate check determined the registration was expired. When the officer approached the car, the smell of marijuana was detected. Fletcher and the other occupant were ordered out of the car so police could conduct a search of the vehicle. According to court documents, police recovered less than 10 grams of marijuana as well as a handgun without a serial number. Fletcher told police the firearm was not his.
Concealed gun Lucas Alan Garman, 28, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania was arrested in Ocean City by police at 12:05 a.m. on Sept. 25 near 40th Street and charged with possession of a loaded gun. Police said Garman was stopped after he revved his car engine and created a loud crackling exhaust tone. When police approached Garman, he handed over his Pennsylvania license and Pennsylvania concealed carry permit, saying the gun was in the glovebox. The gun, police said, was a 9mm handgun that was fully loaded, and Garman was placed under arrest.
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 62 Lake in the north. Former Chairman Mao Zedong, began his political career there, first as a student at Hunan No. 1 Teachers Training School and later as teacher and principal of the same school. It is the birthplace of the chairman’s first wife, Yang Kaihui. The largest Chinese restaurant in the world, with seating for 5,000, is located there. Most of the action, in the movie “The Sand Peebles,” starring Steve McQueen (for which he received his only “Oscar” nomination), Candice Bergen, and Richard Crenna, takes place there. The entire story occurs on the Xiang River in 1926. By this time, in WWII, there was not much left of the city. It had already survived one battle a year previously, and what was not bombed by the Japanese, had been burned by the Chinese. However, it was the gateway to China’s southernmost provinces, the capital of resource-rich Hunan Province and the last door to the Western World. In July 1941, Gen. Okamura was appointed commander-in-chief of the Northern China Area Army, which consisted of the First, Twelfth and Forty-third Armies, and the Second Independent Mixed Brigade. After the war, Gen. Okamura was convicted of war crimes by the Nanjing War Crimes Tribunal, and although he, through his use of chemical weapons
and administration of the “Three Alls” policy —“Kill All, Burn All, Loot All” — had been responsible for 2.7 million Chinese civilian deaths, he was immediately pardoned by the Nationalist Leader, Generalissimo Chiang Kaishek, who gave him a job as military advisor to the Chinese Nationalist Army. The Japanese forces numbered about 120,000 troops from the 3rd, 4th, 6th, 13th, 33rd and 40th Divisions. The Chinese forces defending the city consisted of the Ninenteenth Army Group, under the command of Xue Japanese General Yue. He was Yasuji Okamura probably the best general that Nationalist China had. American Gen. Clair Chenault, leader of the famed “Flying Tigers,” nicknamed him the “Patton of Asia.” This highly respected Chinese general lived until 1998 when he died at the age of 101, in Taiwan. Nationalist soldiers under his command had forced Mao’s Communist Army to embark on the famous yearlong 8,000 “Long March,” which was actually a long retreat, in 1934-5. For this, he was described by Chiang as, “...a true example of an Officer.” After the Nationalist retreat to Tai-
wan, upon their defeat by the Communists under Mao, Gen. Yu was offered a government post, but declined, and instead retired from the Army with 10 years back pay, plus interest, making him relatively wealthy. On Aug. 9, 2008, his son-in-law, Tai Shen Kuo, was sentenced by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Virginia, to spend 16 (later reduced to three) years in prison for spying against the U.S. for China. The impetus for the battle occurred on Sept. 6, 1941, when Chinese guerrillas attacked the Japanese 6th Division in the mountains southeast of Yueyang, which is located 97 miles from Changsha. Nine days later, the Japanese crossed the Sin Chiang River at four points and made rapid advances, crossing the Milo River on Sept. 19. Gen. Xue’s Ninenteenth Army Group was reinforced by soldiers from the Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Army Groups. Eventually the Chinese defenders numbered 110,000. On Sept. 26, the battle was joined, which included street fighting, in the city. When the sun rose the next morning, it revealed stacks of dead soldiers from both armies filling the trenches. Elements of the Japanese 13th Division crossed the Liuyang River on a makeshift bridge and occupied the city. They were joined by the 4th Division the following day. Eventually, on Oct. 1, the Japanese retreated, leaving
more than 10,000 dead. The cost to the Chinese is estimated to have been 50,000. Soviet Gen. Vasili Chuikov, later renowned for his leadership in the defense of Stalingrad, who was present as an observer, noted that the Chinese, “...were capable of waging vigorous defensive operations and ...of scoring victories.” On Dec. 24, the Japanese attacked the city again in an attempt to prevent the Chinese from reinforcing Commonwealth forces defending Hong Kong. Once again the Imperial Japanese Army suffered a defeat, leaving behind almost 57,000 dead. In June of 1944, the Japanese attempted, for the fourth time, to capture Changsha. This time the outcome was different. First, they employed more than three times as many troops, and second, Gen. Yu was not in command of the Chinese. The commander of the Chinese Forces defending Changsha, Gen. Zhang De-Neng, fled the City and was later executed by Chiang Kai-shek. Next week: Double Battle of Vyazma/Bryansk Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.
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OBITUARIES JOAN GARNER SMITH Fenwick Island Joan Garner Smith, age 80, died on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, surrounded by her children, at her home in Fenwick Island, Delaware. Born in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late John and Virginia (Williams) Garner. She is survived by her children, Adam Craig Smith and his Joan Smith wife, Denise, of Salisbury, and Amy SmithWiech of Mokuleia, Oahu, Hawaii. There are four grandchildren, Evan and Jenna Smith, and Keenan and Kailee Wiech. Also surviving are her siblings, twin sister, Janet Crump and Joyce Garner, both of Silver Spring, Maryland; brother, Jack Garner (Nancy) of Dover, Delaware; and brother-in-law, Robert Sweetman of Glenwood, Maryland. She was preceded in death by a sister, Karen Garner Sweetman. She was born in Washington, DC, attended Immaculata High School in DC, and continued to live in the Washington, DC area until relocating to her summer home in Fenwick Island, Delaware, in 1989. She attended St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Bethany Beach, Delaware. She enjoyed trips to the casino with her sisters and friends, playing trivia,
and sitting by the water on the canal with an occasional glass of wine and some steamed shrimp. She also made a few trips to Hawaii to see her daughter and explore the Hawaiian islands. A visitation was held on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. A donation may be made in her memory to: www.cheerde.com/cheeractivity-centers. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. WILLIAM PACE HUNTER Berlin William Pace Hunter, Aug. 28, 1942 - Sept. 22, 2021 Bill Hunter, beloved father, friend and member of the “shore family,” died suddenly of natural causes on Sept. 22, 2021, in Berlin, Maryland. To his friends and family, he was larger than life with a brilliant sense of humor and wit. He spent his career at IBM and retired at the age of 51 to Berlin, William Hunter Maryland, where he and his beloved wife, Karen, built a home on the water and spent much time on their boat. He was passionate about “his” town of Berlin and thrived in being a small-town guy. He loved attending every festival and concert possible
and was always ready with a funny story from his debut as an extra in “Runaway Bride,” which was filmed in Berlin. First and foremost, Bill was a loving father who provided many extraordinary times throughout the years and was always there for his daughters. He was never judgmental and relished in hearing of their adventures. He would send random, odd gifts in the mail and always had them smiling and laughing their whole lives. Bill created a myriad of his own “signature” words and if you were extra special, he would adorn you with a ridiculous nickname, like his daughters, “Noodle” and “Herman.” A tribute to his generous and caring nature, dozens considered Bill their “best friend.” But even his closest friends had trouble keeping up with Bill. He regularly rode 40-60 miles on his bike, walked the “boards,” played golf and went to the gym. If anyone knew Bill, they have tons of “stories” of various escapades that go back decades. Besides being the main character of his friends’ stories, Bill was also an amazing storyteller himself. He captured your attention from start to finish. Bill had an unmistakable laugh that will never be forgotten by those who loved him. He brought his larger-
than-life energy into whatever room he entered in a positive uplifting way. Bill was an incredibly giving person to his friends and community. If you were a friend in need, he would find a way to make it seem like you were doing him a favor by accepting what he was offering. He was always there to give you a ride, do some internet research or simply listen. He spent countless hours assisting the Noel Community that provides meals to the less fortunate in the community. A fellow Noel volunteer said of him, “Bill was the Noel Community” and that “Bill did everything.” He was the first to volunteer for any need, regularly made the lunches, was “chief chef” for weekend breakfasts, and, through his vast network of friends, secured generous donations that help fund the program yearround. Bill was one in a million and when someone is larger than life, it’s all the more difficult for those left behind. He is survived by his daughters, Michele (Herman) Slade and Jenny (Noodle) Quinn. Other survivors include his grandchildren, Hunter Slade, Amanda Slade, Bailey Lynch and Graham Lynch; his step-grandchildren, Lauren Reece, Alexa Gutschenritter, Jackson Quinn and Sam Quinn; his greatgrandson, Kai Slade; and his cousins who were like siblings, James Somes, Barbara Doane and Suzanne Raeside. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Karen Doster-Hunter, and his parents, Frank Hunter and Barbara Pace Hunter. A celebration of life will be held on Oct. 16, 2021, at 4 p.m. at Pines Point Marina. In lieu of flowers, his family requests donation be made in Bill’s memory to The Noel Community. Checks should be written to The Noel Community and mailed to: The Noel Community, c/o St. Paul’s bythe-Sea, 302 North Baltimore Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842. The Noel Community is 100-percent volunteer run and all donations are tax deductible. The Noel Community provides a holiday dinner every year, lunch every Saturday and several days during the week to the less fortunate in the area. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
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Senior Night extra special; Decatur gets first ’21 win By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 1, 2021) The Stephen Decatur field hockey team not only celebrated its six seniors on Senior Night Monday in Berlin, but the day was even more special that the team came away with its first win of the season. “They played really great. There were so many individuals who had their best game and they put it all together,” said Decatur Coach Katie Griffin. The excitement for the game started long before the players stepped onto the field as the girls began flooding their group chat when they woke up that morning, said senior captain Kira DiPietro. “The energy was up all day,” said senior captain Skylar Griffin, a fouryear member of the team. “We came in[to the game] with so much intensity.” As tradition on Senior Night for the past three years, Skylar Griffin sang the National Anthem before the start of the competition. Then, senior captain Hannah Short and Griffin got things going for Decatur in the first quarter. Short played the penalty corner to Griffin, whose rocket shot went past the Kent County goalie. “As a midfielder I don’t score as much as the forwards, so to get a goal on Senior Night was special, especially the first goal, because it really set the tone. Everyone was so happy and excited,” Griffin said. “[The penalty corner play] is so routine. I was so happy and ecstatic, I looked at Hannah – she’s my best friend – and for her to get the assist on the play we practice, it was just a perfect moment.” Short made it 2-0 with about 12 minutes remaining before halftime. Freshman Ryleigh Smith boosted the Lady Seahawks’ advantage to three goals a minute into the third quarter. She scored another about three minutes later. Kent County tallied its lone goal with 7:38 left in the game. “With each goal we gained more momentum and more excitement,” Coach Griffin said. “We had 17 shots on goal and 12 penalty corners. We had so many opportunities to score and it was nice to see that. “We’ve battled in a lot of games, but we just haven’t been able to find that offensive push this season,” she
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(Left) Stephen Decatur senior captain Hannah Short plays the ball up the field during Monday’s Senior Night game against Kent County in Berlin. (Right) Senior captain Kira DiPietro shields the ball from a Kent County player. Decatur won, 4-1.
continued. “To do that in one game was great.” Griffin was pleased with the team’s passing, getting the ball up the field and converting on give-and-goes, which she added they work on all the time during practice. “To have them execute that in the game, to get by multiple defenders was great to see,” Griffin said. “Forwards [junior] Bre Ferguson and [freshman] Ava Snelsire, their passes were so great, they moved the ball and gave us the opportunity to score.” Griffin also praised junior goalie Sarah Smith’s performance. She made nine save in the game. “She did a phenomenal job. She played a great game,” Griffin said. Putting in four goals and earning their first win was a confidence booster for the Seahawks, Griffin said. “We showed we can score multiple goals and if we do get down or scored on early, that we can answer back,” she said. “It was a real positive for us.” “It was the best we’ve played all season, so far,” DiPietro, a four-year member of the team, said. “To win on Senior Night, made it even more special - 100 times better. The stands were full in the stadium, everyone was cheering, it’s definitely one of the most memorable games.” The game was emotional for the seniors as there are only a few more competitions remaining in their final season.
“There were some tears. We’re so moved her up,” Coach Griffin said. close as a team. We’re all going to “She now leads us with four goals on miss each other so much,” Skylar the season. She just hustles and she Griffin said. “With my full heart, I can runs hard.” Sarah Smith recorded 10 saves in say this team, they’re my best friends. We all love each other and care about goal for Decatur. “She’s gaining confidence the each other. We have each other’s backs, and that’s why we have chem- more games she plays and she’s beistry. Everyone fought hard. It was a coming more vocal and leading the total team effort to bring the win defense,” the coach said. Griffin also said the Decatur dehome for the seniors.” “We’re like a big family,” DiPietro fense “rocked it,” holding Queen Anne’s scoreless. added. Decatur will travel to Easton on Feeding off that high from Monday, Decatur prevailed over the Wednesday to play the Warriors at 4 Queen Anne’s Lions, 1-0, on Wednes- p.m. day in Berlin. “This was the best team we’ve beaten in a long time,” Coach Griffin said. “To play the way they did, it was just amazing to beat a team of that caliber.” Ryleigh Smith scored Decatur’s lone goal in the first quarter. “She started the season as a goalie and because of an inLISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY jury on the field we were short Stephen Decatur senior captain Skylar Griffin sends the ball up the field offensive play- during Monday’s Senior Night game against Kent County in Berlin. She neters, so we ted the first goal of the game.
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(Left) Stephen Decatur sophomore Kayla Rocco pops the ball up during Tuesday’s game against Parkside in Berlin. (Right) Junior captain Mia Kemp battles for the ball with a Parkside player. Decatur came from behind to win, 3-2.
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 1, 2021) The Stephen Decatur girls’ soccer team got big wins over Bayside Conference opponents, Snow Hill and Parkside. Sophomore Morgan Sullivan and junior captain Mia Kemp scored in the first 15 minutes of the game last Friday in Snow Hill. The Eagles tied it up 2-2, but Sullivan and Kemp netted goals again late in the half to give the visiting Seahawks a 4-2 lead at halftime. Decatur was awarded two penalty shots within the first seven minutes of the second half, when Sullivan was tripped in the box. Kemp capitalized on the first free kick, and junior captain Hannah Dang scored on the second to boost the Seahawks’ advantage to 6-2. Junior goalie Jessica Beck made some big saves, especially late in the game. She saved a penalty shot, before the Eagles scored on another to make it 6-3. With about four minutes left, on a corner kick, she made a diving save on the goal line to stop the ball from going into the net. Beck finished the game with eight saves. “It was a pretty awesome game. It was clearly our best game of the year. Everybody contributed. For the first time, our offense looked explosive,” said Decatur Coach Rich Venere. “We wanted to free up Morgan and Mia because they have speed and they can convert breakaways into goals. We pushed balls behind their last defender and used their speed.” Venere was proud that the Seahawks put together a complete game. “Snow Hill was 5-0 going int the game. It was a big-time win for us,” he added. “This is the most confident our team has been all season.” Decatur hosted the Parkside Rams on Tuesday. The visiting Rams went up 2-0, but the Seahawks fought back. After a foul, Decatur was awarded a free kick about 25 yards out 21 minutes before the half. The Seahawks perfectly executed a set play and Dang put the ball in the back of the net. “We really needed momentum at that point down 2-0. We worked on [the set play] at practice prior to the game,” Venere said. “We tried it in the Snow Hill game and it didn’t work. It was nice to see them execute it. Mia passed to Kayla [Rocco] who put it in place for Hannah and it was a great shot. Converting that free kick gave them a ton of momentum.” Sophomore Riley Wilson made it 2-2, netting a free kick to the far post See DECATUR Page 67
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 1, 2021) The Stephen Decatur golf team jumped to 10-0 on Tuesday with one match remaining before post-season competition. Before improving to 10 wins, Decatur earned No. 9 last Thursday at Eagles Landing Golf Course in Berlin. Playing in difficult weather with rain on and off during the match, the Seahawks battled the elements and scored a 161 in the seven-school match. Decatur was led by medalist, sophomore Kole Kohut, who carded a 37. Sophomores Evan Oglesby (41) and AJ Kolb (44) and freshman Clayton McCabe (45) also contributed to the win. “The team played really well considering the conditions. It showed great poise, the entire team,” said Decatur Coach Dan Stearman. “Golfers are tough.” Parkside took second with a 174 and James M. Bennett came in third (189). The seven schools gathered at Green Hill Yacht & Country Club in Quantico, Maryland, on Tuesday. Decatur led the field with a score
Continued from Page 66 from about 25 yards out 10 minutes before halftime. “It was a perfect shot, over the goalie and into the far side,” Venere said. With 15:12 left in the game, Sullivan played a through ball to Kemp, who was successful in her one-on-one battle. “I was confident she was going to convert it,” Venere said. “I told Mia after the game she’s the best I’ve seen at converting one-on-one breakaways.” With a 3-2 lead, Venere said the Seahawks packed it in the defensive end and continued to clear the ball out to protect the goal and their advantage. Beck recorded 10 saves in the victory. “The girls were super excited,” Venere said, especially when they found out the team hadn’t beat Parkside since Sept. 25, 2015, he added. Decatur’s Breast Cancer Awareness Game on Tuesday will be against the Mardela Warriors at 5:30 p.m. in Berlin. The girls will wear pink socks during the game and there will be a bake sale fundraiser to support the cause.
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The Stephen Decatur golf team won its 10th match of the season on Tuesday at Green Hill Yacht & Country Club. Pictured, from left, are sophomores Evan Oglesby and Kole Kohut, senior captain Jacob Bauer, freshman Sam Boger and senior captain Abby Wesche.
of 170, followed by Bennett (184) and Parkside (207). Kohut earned medalist honors, shooting a 38. Oglesby (41), senior captain Jacob Bauer (43) and Sam Boger (48) also contributed to the win. “Overall we played pretty good today on a course that we don’t play often. The team continues to post solid scores … We need to continue to work on getting ready for district and states,” Stearman said. Decatur was scheduled to wrap up regular-season play yesterday, Thursday. The Bayside Conference champi-
onship is Oct. 7 at the Queenstown Golf Links beginning at 10:30 a.m. Decatur earned the top spot in the Bayside South. “It’s a very close race,” between three Bayside North teams – Kent Island, Easton and North Caroline, Stearman said. “We need to not make a big number trying to do too much and play within ourselves, and most importantly, not be overwhelmed by the opportunity,” he added. All of the Bayside teams will then compete in the District VIII tournament at Hyatt River Marsh, beginning at noon on Oct. 13.
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Prep junior goalie, captain Jack Gardner, recorded eight saves. Worcester outshot Gunston 18-13. “Good teams win even when they don’t play their best,” Adkins said. “We did enough to get the ‘W’ on the road.” Worcester scored six of its seven goals in the first half of Wednesday’s game in Berlin against Salisbury. “They came out and took control of the game early,” Adkins said. “We dominated possession, passed the ball around well, they were patient and took the shots when they had them.” Junior Pearson Schul scored two goals. McGovern, junior Logan Ginnavan, freshman Dillon Scopp, and senior captains Mike Wehberg and Brice Richins (two assists) netted one goal each. Gardner made four saves. Adkins said it was a total team effort as all the players saw time on the field. “Everyone who came in did well, which is a positive,” he added. Worcester will play the Holly Grove Eagles on Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Westover.
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WP girls’ soccer team shuts out Gunston, 4-0 By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 1, 2021) The Worcester Prep girls’ soccer team shut out the Gunston Herons, 4-0, on Monday in Centreville. Senior Natalie Brushmiller scored 11 minutes into the game and again about 11 minutes later to give Worcester a 2-0 lead. Carol Hartnett Junior Morgan Schoch netted a shot about five minutes into the second half. Sophomore Claire Windrow tallied the Mallards fourth goals about seven minutes later. Freshman Abigail Ament recorded six saves in the goal for Worcester. “We played well. The younger girls got lots of playing time too,” said Prep Coach Carol Hartnett. “We were passing well, we were calm, we took quality shots on goal, we played with confidence and we weren’t rushing.” Worcester will host the Salisbury School Dragons today, Friday, at 4 p.m. The Crisfield Crabbers will come to Berlin on Tuesday at 4 p.m.
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The Worcester Prep golf team won Wednesday’s match at GlenRiddle Golf Club in Berlin. Pictured, from left, are sophomore Vanesska Hall, junior Griffin Jones, freshman Michael DePalma, senior captain Riley Schoch, freshman Frank Miller and junior Harrison Humes.
Prep golf squad tops competition By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 1, 2021) The Worcester Prep golf team won Wednesday’s threeschool match at GlenRiddle Golf Club in Berlin. “They played OK today,” Prep Coach Don McMullen said. “We’re 6-
0 for the season, and I think they will continue to improve.” Worcester scored a 173. Junior Harrison Humes shot a 39 and earned medalist honors. Also contributing to the victory was sophomore Vanesska Hall (42), freshman Michael DePalma (45) and junior Griffin Jones (47). Gunston came in second place with a 197, followed by Salisbury School (235). “We have two regular-season matches left before the Eastern Shore
Independent Athletic Conference championship match on Oct. 20,” McMullen said. “They will continue short game practices in chipping and putting. They are a good team and they are trying to repeat as ESIAC champions again.” Worcester’s next match is Wednesday at 3:30 p.m at Nutters Crossing in Salisbury. The final match of the regular season is Oct. 13 at 3:30 p.m. at Nutters Crossing.
Decatur girls’ cross country team wins again; boys’ 2nd By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 1, 2021) The Stephen Decatur girls’ cross country team won last Wednesday’s six-school meet at City Park in Salisbury, while the boys’ squad finished in second place. “The girls’ team earned first place for the third week in a row,” said Decatur Coach Brenda Hommel. Decatur tallied 15 points in the victory, and was led by freshman Amber Marshall, who finished in third place overall (23:59.67). Also scoring points for Decatur was senior Avery Braciszewski (fifth, 24:52.98), junior Mackenzie Cathell (eighth, 25:38.29) and freshmen Macy Woroniecki (10th, 26:49.85) and Clarice Piela (11th, 27:28.22). “The girls’ team is learning to really work together as a team in the absence of our lead runner [junior], Carolina Novelli, who is out with an
injury,” Hommel said. “Senior Avery Braciszewski is working hard in the leadership role to pump up the girls before each race and run hard despite her own injuries. With such a small team of seven girls, each girl understands she has a contribution to the final score.” James M. Bennett won the boys’ competition, scoring 25 points. Decatur came in second place with 30 points, followed by Pocomoke tallying 85. Scoring points for Decatur was senior Tristan Dutton (second, 16:54.15), sophomore Ethan Justice (fourth, 18:30.07), senior Gavin McCabe (fifth, 18:34.49), freshman Luke Braciszewski (ninth, 20:32.16) and sophomore Reid Caimi (10th, 20:49.51). “We had several boys run PRs (personal records), including Tristan Dutton, Gavin McCabe, [freshmen] See EVERY Page 69
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Worcester Prep boys’ cross country squad wins meet By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 1, 2021) The Worcester Prep boys’ cross country team won last Wednesday’s four-school meet in Salisbury, while the girls’ squad finished in third place. The Prep boys’ team recorded 34
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Stephen Decatur freshman Amber Marshall, left, placed third overall in the girls’ cross country race last Wednesday in Salisbury, senior Tristan Dutton, above right, crossed the line second in the boys’ competition, and junior Mackenzie Cathell, right, took eighth.
Every race learning experience Continued from Page 68 Michael Hoos and Luke Leffew, which was great to see. Many of the new runners are still working on understanding how to pace their race and realizing that more goes into a race than just that 20-30[-minute] time block … Every race is a learning
experience, especially for our new runners and I look for them to continue to improve throughout the season as they become more prepared, stronger and more strategic runners.” The next cross country meet is Wednesday at Winter Place Park in Salisbury at 4 p.m.
points in the victory. Scoring points for the Berlin squad was junior Riley Moyer (third, 20:29.7), senior Nicholas Hearne (fifth, 20:58.3), junior Cooper Ludt (seventh, 21:24.2), sophomore Dylan Simons (eighth, 21:30.5) and senior Graham McCabe (11th, 21:45.9). “The boys’ team remains pretty solid, but there is still work to be done. We have a good, core group,” said Prep Coach John Zirckel. “They’re staying pretty steady. I could be missing one or two and the other guys would step up.” Delmarva Christian came in second place with 48 points, followed by Salisbury School with 49. Salisbury School won the girls’ competition with 15 points, followed by Delmarva Christian (34) and Worcester (41). Scoring points for the Prep squad was junior Caitlyn Hoen (fifth, 25:39.5), freshman Aurora Holland (11th, 29:35.4), sophomore Madilyn Nechay (12th, 29:58.7) and senior Sydney Lamson-Reich (13th, 32:44.1). “They work hard. They’re hanging in there,” Zirckel said. “I’m trying to get them to their best by the end of the season.” The next meet is Wednesday in Winter Place Park in Salisbury, beginning at 4:45 p.m.
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Stephen Decatur senior captain Emma Johnson sets the ball to junior Ava Hinkle during Tuesday’s match against North Dorchester in Berlin.
Senior leadership, players’ determination key to victory By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 1, 2021) The Stephen Decatur volleyball team battled with the North Dorchester Eagles on Tuesday in Berlin, and came out on top, three games to two. “[It] was a big game for us. Both teams came into the game undefeated in the Bayside South [Conference],” said Decatur Coach Sara Patrick. “Neither team wanted to walk out losers and you could see that in how hard all of the girls fought to get the win.” North Dorchester took the first game, 25-18. Decatur earned a 25-16 victory in the second. The visiting Eagles then won the third game, 25-16. The Lady Seahawks outscored their opponent, 2515, in the fourth. The Berlin squad wrapped up the competition with a 15-8 victory in the fifth and final game.
Senior captain Emma Johnson had five aces, 17 assists and six digs. Senior captain Logan Patrick chipped in with two aces, four kills and seven digs. Senior Ariana Jester contributed five kills and three digs. Junior Sydney Patrick tallied 11 aces, eight kills and two digs, and senior Abby Greenwood added four aces, two kills, two assists and 12 digs. “North Dorchester has some amazing servers. They definitely made it hard for us to get a good pass and take control of the ball,” Coach Patrick said. “Once again, it came down to our senior leadership on the court and our team’s determination to pull out the win.” Decatur will host the North Caroline Bulldogs on Monday at 5 p.m. in Berlin. On Tuesday, the Seahawks will travel to Snow Hill to play the Eagles at 5 p.m.
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The Worcester Prep boys’ cross country team came in first place in last Wednesday’s meet in Salisbury.
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Stephen Decatur senior libero (defensive specialist) Abby Greenwood pushes the ball over the net during Tuesday’s match against North Dorchester in Berlin.
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