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PAGE 48 Ocean City Today Art League of OC seeking Fall great time SHEro Awards nominations to see new birds FLY HIGH Worcester County offices closed for holiday, Oct. 12 (Oct. 9, 2020) Worcester County Government offices, including Recreation and Parks, will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, for the Columbus Day holiday.

The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers and Shore Spirits Retail Liquor Store in Pocomoke will be open during standard hours of operation.

Worcester County Government offices will resume standard operating hours on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Continued from Page 47 (Oct. 9, 2020) The Art League of This is the third year for the SHEro Delaware Tourism, the Boardwalk Ocean City is seeking nominations for Awards. Hotel Group, Jolly Roger Amusement the 2020 SHEro Awards, honoring Del- “The SHEro Award winners are filled Park, the Delmarva Almanac, My marva women who have shown courage with courage and tenacity, the kind of Backyard, the Maryland Coastal Bays in facing adversity and turned that women who have overcome a major chal- Program, and the Delaware Center around into something positive. The lenge in their lives — be it health, family, for the Inland Bays. deadline for nominations is Oct. 9. job, or something similar — yet have dug- Additional sponsor and registra-

Candidates for the SHEro Awards in to thrive and persevere,” Rolig said. tion information, field trip descripmust be women residing on Delmarva, “These are the women we want to know tions and other resources for but they do not have to be related to the about and honor as SHEros.” Delmarva Birding are available at arts. Nomination forms are available at The Art League will present the www.delmarvabirding.com. ArtLeagueOfOceanCity.org. SHEro Awards on Facebook Live, Fri- To become a sponsor or for addi-

The SHEro Awards are part of the day, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. The public is in- tional information, contact Rapp at October-long all-women art exhibition vited to the free event. 443-614-0261; or Wilson at 443-523entitled “Vision” at the Ocean City Cen- Admission is always free to the Ocean 2201 or Conservation Community ter for the Arts. City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street, Consulting,

Curated by Deborah Rolig of Berlin, home of the Art League of Ocean City, a conservationcc@gmail.com. the multimedia exhibition seeks to em- nonprofit organization dedicated to power women through art, emphasizing women overcoming adversity. The Art League will donate a portion of the probringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Zumbathon charity ceeds from the Vision show to Women Supporting Women. More information is available at 410524-9433 or ArtLeagueOfOceanCity.org. events set to take

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The Ocean City Sunfest Kite Festival, hosted by The Kite Loft, took place last weekend. Kites of all shapes and sizes flew above the beach between Third and Sixth streets all day each day.

place at OP center

Animal blessing ceremony, Sunday

(Oct. 9, 2020) In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, who loved all animals and whose feast day is Oct.4, the Church of the Holy Spirit in Ocean City will hold a Blessing of the Animals ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church parking lot.

The church is located on Coastal Highway and 100th Street. Pets should be on leashes or otherwise under their owners’ control. Any size, shape or type of pet is welcome.

Attendees may also bring a photo of a departed pet, or a even a stuffed animal.

Call the church at 410-723-1973 for further information.

(Oct. 9, 2020) The inaugural “Move to Give So Others Can Live!” Zumbathon charity event is slated for Oct. 16-17 and Nov. 1, in Ocean Pines.

Every year ZUMBA designates October as “Party in Pink” Month to celebrate life by giving hope to breast cancer patients and survivors.

This year due to covid-19, ZUMBA for the Cure is including other cancers as well.

ZUMBA instructors will host three energy-packed events at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Participants for these “parties” do not have to be ZUMBA students or dancers. All that is necessary is a desire to move and groove to the music.

Proceeds from these events will go to Relay for Life of Northern Worcester County and Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House by the Sea in Ocean City.

Each day will have two 45-minute sessions, with a half-hour break in between. The Friday, Oct. 16 event will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Saturday event is from 2-4 p.m. The Sunday, Nov. 1 Zumbathon will run from 10-12 a.m.

The cost is $10 per session in advance ($15 at the door), $15 for both sessions on one day, or $40 for all six sessions. Everyone is encouraged to wear pink. Sessions will take place inside and outside, with instructors including Sherry Stephens, Kathy Redden, Charlotte Moore, Joyce Landsman, Carla Ennals and Angie Barton.

There will be door prizes, a raffle and refreshments.

Since the number of allowed participants is limited, those interested are encouraged to sign up in advance. Call or text 410-726-2604 or email zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com.

Aries, whether your mind is buzzing out of control or not, you have to find a way to get everything under control. There is much you need to accomplish this week.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, mornings usually aren’t your best time of day. Put off making tough decisions until afternoon or later when you have given yourself ample time to charge the brain. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Difficulties will eventually dissipate as your week progresses, Gemini. You will find you get some relief from what ails you as the days pass by. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Heavy emotional baggage doesn’t line up with your free spirit, Cancer. Try to avoid conflict at all costs over the week and you’ll find you are much happier for having done so. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Prepare for surprises this week, Leo. They may come from you or someone else. This is an opportunity to play and have fun. Enjoy it for as long as it lasts.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, things seem to be going well for you in many different areas. Clear thinking and contained emotions are the keys to your success in all of this. Keep up the good work. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

It may take you a little while to get started this week Libra. You may feel like you’re trying to turn over an engine on a cold morning. But eventually you will find your groove. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you want to tackle all of your goals, but you simply take on too much — as is your nature. Step back and prioritize your tasks so you can more easily achieve your goals. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Tempers may flare when someone criticizes someone you love, Sagittarius. You may want to be a hero, but step back and let things cool down. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Let your dreams linger a bit longer before getting out of bed this week, Capricorn. It’s okay to indulge in some fantasies. They may inspire future endeavors.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Find a blend of rational and impulsive behavior, Aquarius. When the scales tip in one direction, you will find it is much easier to tackle what you need to do.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

OCTOBER 9, 2020 Ocean City Today Police arrest local accused of igniting apartment building

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Oct. 9, 2020) Police arrested Charles L. Correll Jr., 60, of Ocean City, after he allegedly attempted to burn down a downtown apartment building last Tuesday. Early that morning, firefighters went to the complex to battle the fire, police reported. After the flames extinguished, fire investigators examined the scene and determined that the cause C. Correll Jr. of the fire had been an incendiary item.

According to the police report, the fire damaged a 10-foot by 20-foot section of the exterior wall, and several units were filled with smoke.

An officer contacted the building owner, who said he was in the process of selling it to Correll.

Reviewing city surveillance footage, police saw a male fill up a 5-gallon bucket at a nearby gas station.

Police found the male, later identified as Correll, around the 100 block of First Street and questioned him.

Correll apparently kept placing his hands in his pocket, and after police asked him to stop he threw out the contents, which included a credit card, butane lighter and a pack of cigarettes.

Correll denied knowing anything about the fire, but confirmed he was buying the building and wanted to demolish it to build a house.

An officer asked Correll if he had intended to hurt anyone with the fire, and he replied that he did not. Shortly after, he apparently said he wanted to speak to Mayor Rick Meehan and wanted to show the officer documents he had regarding issues with the city and the property.

As he did this, a fire marshal told the officer that he had interviewed the gas station cashier who said Correll had told him he was going to burn down the building.

Police arrested Correll and charged him with second-degree arson, arson threat, and first-and second-degree malicious burning.

PHOTO COURTESY RYAN WHITTINGTON Ocean City resident Charles Correll, Jr., 60, was accused of attempting to burn down an apartment building last Tuesday.