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One person was transported to the trauma center at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional after crashing into the side of the Little House of Pancakes on the corner of 74th Street and Coastal Highway on Thursday morning. A child who was in the vehicle was treated at the scene and a dog inside the automobile was unharmed. City officials noted that the vehicle struck a bench outside of the Ocean City Fire Station next door before driving into the restaurant. See story on page 19.
City looks to raise seasonal wages Recruiting summer workers for resort govt. could mean a significant boost in pay By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) In a vacation resort, where business operations and visitor totals reach full bloom in the summer, seasonal workers are one component that neither the tourism industry nor local government can do
without. That’s why, as worker shortages plague virtually every industry across the country, Ocean City officials are looking for ways to recruit and retain the employees that keep things going during the busiest times. Ocean City Budget Manager Jennie Knapp said this week that she plans to present a proposal to the Ocean City mayor and Council in November that would raise the minimum pay for the city’s lowest tier
employees. The change, which would go into effect Jan. 1 if approved, would mainly raise the wages of the city’s roughly 800 seasonal workers. The proposal comes on the heels of a summer wrought with seasonal staffing struggles, with the wage details in line with comparable positions in other jurisdictions. “From my understanding, this summer was a perfect firestorm,” Knapp said. “We did not get the J1 See SEASONAL Page 4
By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) Ocean City Council members voted on Monday night to condemn racial remarks made to Council Member Mark Paddack’s Facebook page in September, and although the measure passed, it was not without dissent. A controversial social media post that was captured in a screen shot came from Paddack’s Facebook account at 12:59 a.m. on Sept. 11. The post referenced a picture from another person’s story, and said, “tell the dude to turn his hat back where the white designed the hat to be worn. Where I come from that is punk. Immature POS.” Paddack was called out about the comments other members on the council, who on Sept. 14, asked him to step down. But he refused. Instead, See COUNCIL Page 3
Kite Loft’s Knerr recovering after motorcycle crash Trip to Shock Trauma a matter of precaution By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) Berlin Councilman and Kite Loft owner Jay Knerr is at home recovering after a round-trip to Shock Trauma in Baltimore following a motorcycle accident in Girdletree on Monday. See KNERR Page 4
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Council vote makes condemnation official Continued from Page 1 Paddack said his Facebook account was hacked and that he had initiated an investigation into the matter through the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, Council President Matt James asked Paddack where the investigation stood, pointing out that it has been six weeks since it had begun. Paddack said he had no update, which prompted Council Secretary Tony DeLuca to move to censure Paddack’s behavior with regard to Sept. 11 Facebook comments and his actions since then. DeLuca said he believed Paddack’s actions were not representative of the council and that the council’s public reprimand made the council’s disapproval a matter of record. Councilman Peter Buas seconded the motion, while Councilman Frank Knight said he was unprepared take action because he had only learned of the motion earlier that day. Knight also said he had asked the Sheriff’s office for an update on the status of the investigation Paddack initiated, and until he got an answer, he would hold off. “So, it sounds as though you’re trying to backdoor me and not allow me to continue the process that I said I was doing,” Paddack said, explaining that he does not control the Sheriff’s department nor the other entities looking into the matter. “You are showing a consistent cancel-culture impatience. You are assuming that I am guilty, and you are backdooring me in public, trying to admonish me by saying, ‘You’re going to be censured.’” He looked directly at City Solicitor Heather Stansbury and asked what
authority the council possesses to censure him, and if there was anything in the city charter that allowed the behavior of his colleagues. Stansbury told Paddack the charter only provides that the council could have Paddack removed from office if he did something criminal or became disqualified from holding his seat. But none of those things come into play with the comments Paddack made. Therefore, she continued, council can look at Robert’s Rules or another dispute resolution mechanism known to the public – in this case, a public censure, or as Councilman John Gehrig described it, a formalized vote on something that has been discussed individually in the past, is that mechanism. All the council members have individually condemned the comments, saying that is not what they stand for. The move to have the council vote on the matter makes their condemnation official as a body. “It takes the action from the body as opposed to you as an individual,” Stansbury explained to Gehrig. James told Paddack members of the public continue to ask him about the status of the situation, and that to some it looked as if council was trying to sweep the issue under the rug. “Nobody’s sweeping anything under the rug,” Paddack said. “I told you —I do not have those reports. I don’t have them I have a colleague that even called the Sheriff’s Department. He doesn’t have it. But you’re going to do a censure ... and you don’t have the evidence.” Buas told Paddack six weeks have past and he has not even been able to say what happened.
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Ocean City Council members voted 4-2 to censure, or condemn racist remarks made on Councilman Mark Paddack’s Facebook page on Sept. 11, as well as his actions after it occurred. Paddack, left, claimed his Facebook account was hacked and has requested an investigation into the matter be done by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.
Paddack questioned whether Buas had the credentials to make statements like that, asking if he is an expert in computer forensics or even worked in law enforcement. Paddack asked if he knew how long criminal investigations take, though this incident was not criminal in nature. The councilman told the board they were trying to undermine also, standing firm that he did nothing wrong. “Somebody decided that they wanted to turn a simple incident into racism, and I deplore racism,” Paddack said, telling James and DeLuca they were responsible. “I think I’ve been very reserved and very respectful, and this is very disrespectful to me as your colleague ... and you’re just going to take something written on social media as journalism ... and write about it, and then just make up whatever you want to make some more news. Fueling the fire over what? There’s no crime here.” James told Paddack that nobody
accused him of a crime and that the council was voting on whether it supported his behavior on Facebook or not. The president also said he would prefer that Paddack prove the comments made on Facebook came from someone else’s device. Maybe then, he added, he would stop getting questioned and accused of trying to sweep it under the rug. “All we can do is condemn the comments that were made,” James said. “Up until a couple minutes ago, Mark, you hadn’t condemned them. You hadn’t denounced racism in six weeks until you just did a few minutes ago. And that was part of the issue.” When it came to a vote on whether to censure the comments that came from Paddack’s Facebook page and his behavior after the fact, the vote was 4-2, with Deluca, Buas, James and Gehrig voting in favor and Knight and Paddack voting against. Councilman Lloyd Martin was absent from the meeting.
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Seasonal pay may have to rise Continued from Page 1 [international] students we normally get. Public works, maintenance, usually relies really heavily on J1 students, as does the transportation division, not for bus drivers but for bus cleaners mainly … There were a number of employees who elected not to come back to work because of covid …. we are still continuing to feel the effects of that.” Seasonal city jobs include police, and public safety officers and Beach Patrol guards, tram drivers, and some public maintenance employees and bus drivers. According to the city’s pay scale, the lowest paid employees, or grade 100s, make the state’s minimum wage, with rates going up from there based on skills and qualifications. For example, Knapp said bus drivers make more because they are required to have a commercial driver’s license, passenger endorsement and other qualifications. Presently, drivers make $15.60 an hour, which just recently ticked back down after officials temporarily raised summer wages to $19.89. The change was made to help recruit and retain more drivers as dismally low numbers threatened the number of deployments. Knapp called the bump “an anomaly to the pay table,” as officials are
now looking at the bigger picture with the wage increase proposal. While Knapp did not have exact numbers for the increase, as it has not yet been presented to council, she said it will raise the pay of all seasonal employees by increasing the base. “If this passes, then it would increase the minimums for the pay grade,” she said. “And then we would review it annually to see where we are with the market and if further adjustments need to be made.” She said officials are researching comparable wages for key positions in an effort to stay competitive and offer a pay scale that will give individuals a reason not only to work for the city, but to stay. “We went out and did research where other agencies are paying for certain key positions and we are … trying to make it equitable for those key positions and adhering to our pay table from there,” Knapp said. Minimum wage in Maryland is currently $11.75 and set to go up to $12.50 Jan. 1. The pay rate for the lowest skilled workers in the state is then set to gradually continue increasing until it reaches $15 in 2025. Knapp teased the wage proposal during a transportation committee meeting last week, when officials said that the season ended like it began — with a shortage of bus drivers.
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A bus driver sits at a stop near the inlet in downtown Ocean City. With a new proposal coming to the mayor and council in November, seasonal employees like bus and tram drivers, police officers and others could see pay increases.
Transportation Manager Steve Bartlett said the current number of seasonal drivers on the roster is 47, which is expected to drop to 43 on Nov. 1. The typical driver contingent is between 57 and 60, he said. The division also has five full-time bus driver positions, which Public Works Director Hal Adkins said may increase in the future to meet needs. Knapp said she also expects that the number of drivers could bump back up at the start of the new year if the new wage proposal passes.
Continued from Page 1 Knerr was leading his brother and cousin on a motorcycle ride just before 11:30 a.m., when he struck a 72year-old pedestrian walking in the middle of Taylor Landing Road along the yellow dividing line. “We come around this one section of road with a bend and there’s a straightaway,” Knerr said from home on Wednesday. When he glanced ahead he took note of a man walking in the road. “I immediately took her (the motorcycle) down and we were going probably less than 20 miles an hour as we approached,” he said. Knerr said as he got closer, he realized the pedestrian might be unaware of the motorcycle’s approach. “He was still walking, so I thought he had headphones on or something,” he said. “I veered off to the far right of the right-hand lane to give him plenty of room.” But, Knerr continued, as he was about to pass the walker, the man abruptly changed directions. “He just sprinted right in front of my bike,” he said. “It was the most bizarre thing and I can’t even explain See KITE Page 5
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Kite Loft owner returns home to recover said his back was hurting.” Emergency units from volunteer fire departments in Girdletree and Snow Hill responded to the scene with Maryland Jay Knerr State Police Aviation Trooper 4 summoned to the Girdletree Firehouse landing zone. Knerr, who had assumed an ambulance would provide transport to a hospital in the area, was surprised when first responders opted to in-
Continued from Page 4 it. “My bike started to go down to the left and I put my leg down and that’s when it broke because it caught the weight of the bike,” he said. “My leg just was smashed.” Knerr’s family members trailing behind quickly stopped and checked both men for injuries. “My brother and my cousin were behind me and they were shocked by what happened,” he said. “They went over to him as he was laying on his back in the middle of the road and he
clude him on the flight with the pedestrian to Shock Trauma. Following medical treatments to address a broken fibula, Knerr was able to return home by Wednesday. “After they put the brace on my leg and the screws, they opted to let me come home and do some recovery,” he said. Knerr said the mishap was his first in more than three decades of riding experience. “I never thought that something like that would happen, where he would just run out without looking
back,” he said. Knerr said the exact condition of the pedestrian remains unknown. “I hope he certainly recovers and gets better,” he said. “It’s just a freak thing.” For now, although restricted from climbing stairs, Knerr is charting a course to recovery. “I hit the back of my head and did have some slight brain bleeding, but that will heal up fine,” he said. “I have family taking care of me and I’ve got great people at my work, so they’re taking care of things.”
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OCTOBER 22, 2021
Crews begin pulling wooden planks from OC Boardwalk
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The Boardwalk in Ocean City is getting a facelift. Crews began replacing the decking on Oct. 12 near 27th Street and will continue to replace the boards down to 15th Street, and then begin the same work between the inlet and the pier before taking a break until Oct. 2022.
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obtaining the wood, and Long Life Treated Lumber submitted a bid for $503,000. Even though the city only budgeted $428,000 for the construction materials, Long Life Treated Lumber got the job. Though the pricing is above budget, the supplies are now available, which was not the case last year. “We had to delay it last year because we couldn’t get lumber,” McGean said. “We’re a year behind but we’re fortunate we were able to get lumber at a somewhat reasonable price.” Currently, the eastern lane of the Boardwalk is torn up along the northern stretch. The reason, McGean explained, is another project to recoat the steel sheet pile underneath the boards is being completed at the same time. Like the re-decking project, the steel sheet pile will be recoated in two phases – the first phase will take place this year between 27th and 15th street, and the second phase will take place next year between Fourth and 15th streets. To recoat the sheet piles, material needs to be excavated on the seaside and landward side of the seawall. The boards that rest on the eastern lane also need to be removed. “They will do three blocks of tearing up the east lane,” McGean said. “Then, they’ll go back and start tearing up the other lanes.” The entire first phase, including the recoating and re-decking between 27th and 15th street and the inlet to the pier, is expected to be completed by April 14.
OCEAN CITY COUNCIL BRIEFS By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) The Ocean City Mayor and City Council met during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Oct. 18 and approved the following items.
Beach equipment auction There are over 70 beach equipment parcels spread out across the entire length of the Ocean City Beach that are franchised out. The parcels get divided into three sections - -a south end, mid beach, and north end – and one of the three sections are auctioned off every year. The winner of the auction will get a three-year contract which enables them to rend cabanas, chairs, and umbrellas on the beach. The north end parcels between 85th Street and the Maryland-Delaware state line are up for grabs this year, and of the 18 parcels, two will be auctioned. The other 16 parcels were all in
first-term contracts that were renewed for a second three-year term. Details about the auctions will be advertised starting Nov. 12, and the minimum bid for each parcel will be $500.
Sand Duels approved Kerrie Snead of Soccer Events Services, Inc. requested city council approve the 2022 Sand Duels Beach Soccer Challenge, tentatively scheduled from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. on June 1112 between Wicomico and North Division streets, and 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. on July 30 between Wicomico and Dorchester streets. The soccer tournament is open to people 8 years of age or older, through adult, and takes place on 25 yards by 35-yard beach courts. Snead requested trash cans, liners, and 8-yard dumpsters be provide along with gate access at Dorchester Street for organizers to bring equipContinued on Page 8
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OC closes public hearing on Atlantic Beach House alley By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) Ocean City Council members are close to green-lighting the exchange of a city-owned property between 74th and 75th Streets for another property after a public hearing on the subject drew no opposition. The owners of the new Atlantic Beach House restaurant being constructed at the former BJ’s on the Water location on 75th Street asked the city to close a 100-foot-by-10-foot alley that runs from east to west on the southern portion of the property, in exchange for a 10-foot easement in the north-south between 74th and 75th streets behind Quiet Storm Surf Shop. City staff members advised council there is no use planned for the eastwest alley that the establishment wants to see closed. The alleyway between 74th and 75th is 10-feet wide behind Quiet Storm and 20-feet wide behind the fire station, and a telephone pole on the east-west alleyway will be relocated at the Atlantic Beach House owners’ expense. City Engineer Terry McGean told council members on Monday that the
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alleyway the developers acquire will be upgraded to the city’s standards. In September, council voted to close the east-west alley to the public before scheduling a public hearing on the land swap. The only person to speak up on the matter on Monday was Ocean City resident John Medlin, who recommended the council close the alleyway altogether and sell it to the developers. Councilman Mark Paddack acknowledged the developer for working with the town when it came to the See DEVELOPERS Page 9
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Ocean City Council members held a public hearing on Monday regarding the potential land swap of an alleyway between 74th and 75th streets. Owners of the new Atlantic Beach House asked the city to close an east-west alley on the property in exchange for an easement behind Quiet Storm Surf Shop.
OCEAN CITY COUNCIL BRIEFS Continued from Page 6 ment on and off the beach. She also requested access to city electricity. The organization is expected to pay Ocean City $3,175 in private event fees and $867 in asset and support fees, totaling $4,042.
Beach soccer tournament Organizers of the Beach 5 Sand Soccer requested the council to approve its annual sand soccer tourna-
ment on the beach between Dorchester and Third streets from 8 a.m. 7 p.m. on June 24-25. The tournament format is five versus five and is open to all ages. The soccer organization requested the city place 20 55-gallon trashcans throughout the event’s footprint, access to the city electric, vehicular access to the beach, and permission to park a supply trailer on the beach next to the event tents. Although Beach Patrol was con-
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OC Boardwalk tram profits down, but budget in black By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) In its first year of operation since covid, the resort’s Boardwalk tram this past summer failed to reach pre-pandemic profit levels. But while the shortfall is nothing to celebrate, officials are not panicking about the finances. “That is lower, but I am not concerned about it this year as much as I would be in a normal year,” Ocean City Budget Manager Jennie Knapp said during a transportation committee meeting last week of the tram’s roughly $619,000 profits. “In a normal year, the profit of the
Developers agree to relocate utility Continued from Page 8 utility pole, adding that the swap was beneficial to the town and taxpayers as well. He then moved to close the public hearing, as nobody else spoke about the issue, and the board voted 5-0 with Councilman Peter Buas abstaining.
tram offsets the loss in the bus division,” she explained. “[But] we don’t have to put as much general contribution over to make up the difference in the tram department. This year we’re making it up with grant money.” In a typical year, officials said the tram makes around a million dollars, which is about $380,000 more than what came in this summer. Knapp said about $230,000 of what was made in 2021 will go to fixed costs such as energy, communications, credit card fees and principal interest on the trams, leaving the rest to last until the trams rev back up and start making money again in May. Public Works Director Hal Adkins said the transportation department received a chunk of federal covid relief money, which he expects will help carry it for at least another year. “We have the time, fortunately, let’s call it a year, whatever, to correct the ship, get it in the right direction before the current grants that came from the federal government evaporate and are used up,” he said. Despite the city’s ability to cover the deficit, Mayor Rick Meehan said he is concerned about the drop. Since See FARE Page 10
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Fare likely not to blame for losses Continued from Page 9 the beginning of the summer, department officials struggled to fill vacant driver and conductor positions, and were forced to limit operations. “From a budgetary standpoint, it’s good that we’re able to cover that, but from an operational standpoint it’s not good,” Meehan said. “It’s better to be at a million-seven and allocate that grant money for something different. We need to figure out how we’re going to address this issue.” Committee members also discussed the tram fare during their meeting last week. Adkins floated the idea of raising the $4 ride fee, which went up before covid and was in effect for the first time this summer. After a short discussion, members agreed to keep it as is, since 2021 was not exactly a normal year, and the rate is still new. “I think since this is the first year we really charged it, why don’t we revisit it next year,” Meehan said. Knapp added that the ride price is probably not the reason for the budget shortfall in the tram division. “I don’t think revenue this year was down because of the fare, I think it was down because we didn’t have as many trams,” she said.
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Boardwalk tram profits were lower than hoped or expected this summer due most likely to staffing shortages and less deployments, but city officials are not concerned because of a cushion of federal covid money. LISA CAPITELLI/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
Drug take back day set for Oct. 23 (Oct. 22, 2021) The Maryland State Police in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration are asking citizens to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 23. State police barracks throughout Maryland will be participating in the National Drug Take Back Day. Each barrack will act as a collection station giving citizens an opportunity to dispose of all unwanted and unused prescription drugs. The National Prescription Drug
Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. On the ecological side, the collection is aimed more at preventing people from disposing of drugs by flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash. As the chemical combinations used to make the drugs begin to break down, they tend to leach into waterways, where they can affect the marine animal re-
productive cycle and have adverse affects on plant life. “Through Operation Medicine Drop, citizens in Worcester County now have a responsible and safe way to dispose of their unwanted medications,” Assateague Coastal Trust’s Coastkeeper, Gabby Ross said. Drop-off locations in Worcester County are located at the Berlin, Ocean Pines, and Pocomoke Police Departments, the Ocean City Public Safety Building on 65th Street, Worcester County Government Center, and Atlantic General Hospital. Drop-off boxes are available year round. Liquids are not accepted.
Town’s fall hydrant flushing efforts to commence Oct. 23 (Oct. 22, 2021) The Town of Ocean City’s Public Works Department will begin conducting the fall hydrant flushing of the water system beginning Sunday, Oct. 24. The hydrant flushing, which is done bi-annually, will progress from south to north, beginning on South 1st Street and covering several blocks per day. Currently, public works personnel are scheduled to perform the hydrant flushing throughout the late evening hours and into the early morning hours, although circumstances may require those times to change. Residents and businesses are reminded that after flushing there may be a slight discoloration of the water. This is not harmful and will dissipate after a short time, public works officials said. The eliminate the discoloration more quickly, run cold water for several minutes until the water runs clear. The completion of this project is expected to be done by next Thursday afternoon. Questions or concerns about the hydrant flushing should be directed to the Public Works Water Department at 410-524-8388.
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Routes 589, 90 on state’s radar, but real work far off By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) Maryland Department of Transportation officials dropped into Tuesday’s Worcester County Commissioners meeting to discuss the department’s state-wide priorities and the current draft of the FY2022-27 Consolidated Transportation Program. The presentation outlined the program’s investments in every MDOT agency, including the State Highway Sean Powell Administration. The overall budget for the program is $16.4 million. SHA Administrator Tim Smith said his department is providing $500,000 to study the Route 90 corridor between Route 50 and Ocean City that will focus on safety and evacuation concerns. Following the half-hour presentation from Smith, MDOT Deputy Secretary Sean Powell, and other department heads, the commissioners inquired about two projects that are front-andcenter to the county’s residents: improvements to Routes 589 and 90. “$500,000 is a long way away from actually doing something,” Commissioner Jim Bunting said. “Is there a concern on the state’s part that the existing bridge may not be changed?” Smith responded that the money is intended to go toward more of a concept study that finds out where problems are. “We’re going to gather not just traffic, but environmental impacts,” Smith said. “We’re going to do a structural analysis. The bridge is in good shape … but as age goes, it’s not going to get better. We need to assess what kind of solutions we want to come up with. There could be operational improvements along the entire corridor. “That’s really what the $500,000 is for: to narrow down all the potential options down to a few so we can move forward to a planning process,” he added. Bunting raised the concern that, if Route 90 were to shut down for any reason, it would place an immense strain on Route 50. “That’s part of that concept study: to make sure that even during construction we are maintaining what we need both from a safety and mobility standpoint,” Smith said. Bunting pointed out the issue of development in neighboring Sussex County, Delaware, where new residential neighborhoods are already adding strain on the Route 90 corridor via people who travel through Bishopville to Route 90. “If something’s not done, we have traffic now backed up two or three miles on weekends,” Bunting said. “There’s probably nothing to be done about what’s going on in Delaware, but if
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there is I would like it to be looked into. They had sense enough to turn down a hotel and retail subdivision on Route 54 last week. But 2,200 homes within a mile of Bishopville are all going to cut through on Route 90, so that just puts a little bit more strain on 90. I think it should really be ranked up there higher.” Smith said that SHA will keep the suggestion on its radar. “It’s going to get bad,” Bunting added. Commissioner Chip Bertino thanked the MDOT officials for what they have done to this point. Still, he asked for clarification on Route 589, considering that a report the commissioners were given showed “no change” in funding. “I’ve heard in the press and I’ve heard it here today that Route 589 is part of the conceptual project that’s been talking about,” Bertino said. “But what are you talking about for 589? What are we talking about?” Smith said that MDOT does not want to look at its roads as a single entity, but rather as part of a greater system. He explained that the system is oftentimes regionally based, and that it was important to keep Route 589 in the forefront as his department looks for opportunities to make improvements with the overall infrastructure bill. “We’re looking for opportunities that, if they become available…we can then move forward with,” Smith said. “We want to keep that with our stakeholders, so you know what our priorities are, and to keep our priorities straight as well.” Bertino highlighted the progress along Route 589 — things like planned developments and a traffic light. “I know it’s on the radar,” Bertino said. “But it doesn’t seem as if any funding will be allocated in the near future to correct the challenges that we all know exist on 589. Am I missing something … is it correct that nothing has changed as far as moving forward with a feasibility study that was completed years ago?” Smith confirmed that nothing has changed in terms of funding that’s been made available. Bertino asked Smith when that might occur, to which Smith said landuse decisions fall to the planning department and the progress made by counties and their stakeholders. But, Smith added, he does not know when that progress could get underway. Another department official pointed out to the commissioners that MDOT is working with the Worcester County Planning Commission to investigate how Route 589 is built out and how it impacts traffic volumes, so the road is not completely off MDOT’s and SHA’s radar. “We just want to see progress,” Bertino concluded.
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County leaders weigh in on Ørsted windmills By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) Danish energy company Ørsted’s plans for a Skipjack Wind Farm off the coast of Worcester County have drawn plenty of feedback from town and county leadership—from the economic impact to the environmental impact to the aesthetic impact of giant, lifeless modern windmills twirling away offshore. Earlier this month, Ørsted announced plans to build a $20-million, emission-free operations and maintenance facility in West Ocean City that will service the Skipjack Wind program. Ørsted claims the project will create up to 110 temporary and permanent jobs, on top of the 1,400 jobs statewide they envision for the 120-megawatt offshore wind energy project. Down in Snow Hill, county leaders
feel resigned to the fact that the windmills are coming, but expressed hope that a middle-ground will be found that ensures their footprint gives more than it takes from the county. “I stand behind Ocean City’s decision to ask that they be placed 22 miles offshore,” said Commissioner President Joe Mitrecic, whose district is Ocean City. “They Joe Mitrecic were placed 22 miles offshore off of other recreational coasts and I think it’s the same thing here. I applaud them for their investment in Worcester County, the jobs that are coming this way. But I still would like to see them out of the sightline of our visitors in Ocean City and Assateague.”
Mitrecic added that there will be a cost for residents. “Although I do applaud their investment, a lot of their investments will be carried by the residents of Worcester County,” he said. “There will be a surcharge on their bills and they’ll be paying for it. It’s a catch-22.” Commissioner Bud Church, whose district includes Assateague IsBud Church land, made no bones about his opposition to the windmills but acknowledged that they’re coming regardless. “To be totally honest and candid, I’m not a huge fan of the windmills,” Church said. “I’ve been to California. I’ve seen them. I’ve traveled the whole west coast. There’s nothing aesthetically beautiful about them. In a nutshell, I’m not a huge fan. I’m sure they’re going to serve a purpose otherwise they wouldn’t build them. The bottom line is I’m not a huge fan.” Church expressed a desire for another solution but didn’t know of one for sure. “I wish there wasn’t a need,” he said. “I guess I get a little more sentimental the older I get. They did move them further out to sea after enough people expressed some concerns. I just wish
there was an alternative.” Church added that he sees more discussions involving the county in the future, but knew construction was imminent. “I guess they’ve got most of the governmental approvals that they need,” Church said. “There’s not much I can change. It’s trying to swim upstream and it’s imposWeston Young sible. I give them credit for the concessions but I would prefer it not be built. It’s going to happen so that’s where we are.” The county administration, for its part, is positioning itself on the line between the aesthetic and environmental concerns and the economic opportunity the windmills will bring. “The county welcome initiatives, like the Ørsted maintenance facility, which will generate new jobs and stimulate continued economic growth in the West Ocean City commercial harbor area,” Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young said. “However, we remain united with Ocean City in support of green and unseen wind farms, meaning that the development of wind farms off the coast of Worcester County must include reasonable height and distance requirements.”
County could help Furnace Town recover from vandalism By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) With the costs racking up to repair several facilities at Furnace Town following a September act of vandalism, the Worcester County Commissioners brought up the possibility of helping the beleaguered historical site during their Tuesday meeting. “I just want to mention that the (problems at) Furnace Town ... we need to look into seeing if there are any ways that we can (help) after they assess their insurance,” Commissioner Ted Elder, whose district includes the historical site, said at the end of the meeting. “This is not a normal run-in for a business (like Furnace Town). The extensive damage that was done down there, the amount of it, the more you hear about it, the more tremendous it is.” Elder added that he spoke with Furnace Town Executive Director Claudia Nagel the day before about the damages and the possibility of the county helping. “The damage that’s been done to these antique glass windows and the church (et cetera), these buildings are 100 years old and a lot of (these replacements) are going to have to be handmade,” Edler continued. “Trying to get an approximate damage figure but
they’re still assessing it. I would like to see the county after they get an assessment of what the insurance covers, to help with the remainder of it. It’s an educational program that they put on for the kids of the county … they can’t even go in there right now.” Commissioner Diana Purnell concurred. “Furnace Town has always been a big part of the county, for years and years and years,” she said. “It’s a big part of our tourism and growth in the county. Whatever way we can help, we need to put forth that effort to do that.” Nagle, a month after the vandalizing occurred, still carried a tone of exasperation at the extent of the damage and the thought of just who would commit such a crime. “It’s very clear that it was probably more than one person (who vandalized Furnace Town),” she said. “It’s shocking. It’s still shocking, the level of destruction. You can’t figure out a reason. There’s not a rational reason for why anyone would do this to a historic site to the county and Maryland.” However, Nagle welcomed the possibility that the county could come in to help offset some of the costs. “If we were to get some additional See FURNACE Page 14
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Kevin Smith, the executive director of the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, unveils the local fivebay region’s C+ report card rating for overall health for 2019-20.
Maryland Coastal Bays get C+ report card assessment By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) According to the latest Maryland Coastal Bays report card, the health of the region’s local inland bodies of water are just above average. While the grade is hardly ideal, scientists are working to improve the conditions and remain optimistic in the face of environmental challenges. Last week, the Maryland Coastal
Bays Program released the 2019-20 report card for the five bays behind Ocean City and Assateague Island. The grade, the first one given since 2017, was a C+, and a slight decrease from the B- given in 2017. “The slightly lower score is a concern, but not overly so,” Coastal Bays Program Science Coordinator Roman Jesien said in an email. “We are makSee BAYS’ Page 14
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OCTOBER 22, 2021 Officials from the Worcester County Health Department reviewed its 2017-2019 Community Health Assessment with the County Commissioners on Tuesday. The assessment, at over 100 pages, reviewed trends in the county regarding myriad topics including health insurance coverage, substance abuse trends, chronic diseases and birth rates. JACK CHAVEZ/OCEAN CITY TODAY
Wor. health assessment highlights concerns By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) The Worcester County Health Department reviewed its 2021 Community Health Assessment with the county commissioners on Tuesday, highlighting needs to address mental health, youth substance abuse and obesity and inactivity — especially how each issue varies along the demographic lines.
The report looks at data collected between 2017 and 2019. “What we really looked at in this community health assessment was disparities,” said Jennifer LaMade, director of planning, quality and core services for the health department. “There’s much talk about health equity in our community … We had some extra time with the data, since the process took a little longer, so we really
looked at racial inequities, gender inequities, inequities based on your zip code and where you live.” LaMade said department officials compiled their data by conducting town hall sessions and in-person surveys and through workgroups focused on the three highlighted areas. “(These priorities) are nothing shocking and new,” she said. Unfortunately, the report does not
have much in the way of covid-related data since data “lags” for a couple of years LaMade said. The three groups have met once so far, LaMade said, and they plan to continue meeting with each other as they compile their next report. The department releases a health assessment roughly every four years, give or take a year. See RACIAL Page 16
Bays’ last assessment in ’17 slightly higher Continued from Page 13 ing progress in planned growth, cleaner air quality, improved septic and waste water systems, no new discharges to streams, improved farming practices, improved stormwater practices, and crabs and summer flounder are abundant. Problems with our water quality
were not brought about quickly, so … we realize it will take time to see real improvement.” He added that he believes the organization is on the right course, but challenges such as the rising sea level, erosion of marshes and shorelines, loss of sea grass because of high summer
temperatures, and development pressure are making improvement difficult. With the coastal bays program celebrating its 25th year, Jesien said officials are continuing to use “sound scientific principles” to understand the problems facing the bays, communicate them, and find ways to protect and
Furnace Town repair costs piling up Continued from Page 12 support from the county it would mean so much to Furnace Town because we are trying to move past the pandemic and all of those kinds of barriers that were put up,” Nagle said. “With having to close and cancel some of the school tours for the autumn, it’s just really been a challenge. Additional support from the community would help to make sure that we were able and ready to open in the spring and
continue the services and possibly make improvements to what we have to offer in exchange for that support.” Commissioner President Joe Mitrecic welcomed the idea of gathering more information. “When you get those answers, bring them forward and we’ll take a look at it,” he said. The perpetrators, who remained at large as of Wednesday, caused significant damage to five buildings at Fur-
nace Town, effectively closing all indoor activities. Nature paths and the furnace itself were not damaged and the historical site can still hold some outdoor activities, but the hit to their revenue remains steep. Furnace Town is offering an all-ages event, Halloween in the Forest, on Saturday from 5:30-7:30 p.m, which will include trick-or-treating. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children ages 5 to 17 and free for children 4 and under.
preserve the land. According to a news release from the coastal bays program, bay health is defined as the progress of four water quality indicators, and two biotic indicators toward scientifically derived ecological thresholds or goals. The six indicators are combined into one health index and presented as the report card score. The latest data combined two years of analysis — 2019 and 2020 — because of analytical problems from the covid shutdown, the release said. In 2018, the report card was incomplete due to complications of final indicator results. The report card is a scientific collaborative effort among the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science - Integration and Application Network, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Virginia Institute of Marine Science and the National Park Service. The Environmental Protection Agency provides the funding for it.
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Ocean Pines Elections Committee member Carol Ludwig oversees a table of ballot counters compiling vote totals for the contested 2021 board contest on Wednesday.
Farr, Daly lead pack on OP ballots By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) Resolution of the disputed 2021 Ocean Pines Board of Directors election came into sharper focus after the Elections Committee counted ballots on Wednesday and announcedthat Rick Farr finished first with incumbent Frank Daly placing second. Farr, who garnered 1,629 votes, led four-candidates vying for two openings and was followed by Daly with 1,571, Stuart Lakernick with
1,511 and David Hardy with 941. The board election is currently being litigated in Worcester Circuit Court after Farr brought suit against the association after the board disqualified him as a candidate in late July after initially being deemed eligible in May. Recently resigned Director Camilla Rogers, who was serving as secretary, concluded Farr was not an eligible candidate after an anonymous phone call questioned his property ownership status through a family trust.
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Wednesday’s vote count was conducted after Judge Sidney Campen on Oct. 6 halted the board’s plan to hold a new election without Farr on the ballot. Campen also ordered Pines officials to count all ballots by the end of the month. Campen has scheduled a trial on Nov. 15 to hear arguments on Farr’s eligibility and the board’s election decisions. The board convened a special meeting three days after the previous See OP Page 16
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FEMA pivoting on flood insurance and rating By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) FEMA is changing the way it views flood risk and prices flood insurance. The National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) new rating methodology, Risk Rating 2.0, and FEMA says it will deliver rates that are easier to understand and better reflect a property’s unique flood risk. Rates will now be developed on a structure-by-structure basis.
OP ballot count favors Farr, Daly Continued from Page 15 court hearing on Sept. 27, where after voting unanimously to not count ballots, voted 4-3 to stage another election without Farr. Elections Committee Chairperson Steve Habeger issued a statement following the ballot count that said he is awaiting further direction from the courts. “The next step in this election will be determined at a later date,” he said.
The NFIP’s current rating methodology has not changed since the 1970s and does not consider individual flood risk and underlying home values. Since then, technology, access to data and the understanding of flood risk have evolved. Risk Rating 2.0 will fundamentally change the way FEMA rates a property’s flood risk and prices insurance by incorporating common sense variables (e.g., more types of flood risk and distance to flooding source) into the rating methodology. The program is being implemented in the following phases: PHASE I: New policies beginning Oct. 1, 2021, will be subject to the new rating methodology. Also beginning
Oct. 1, existing policyholders eligible for renewal will be able to take advantage of immediate decreases in their premiums. PHASE II: All remaining policies renewing on or after April 1, 2022, will be subject to the new rating methodology. FEMA will be limiting annual premium increases—existing statutory limits on rate increases require that most rates not increase more than 18 percent per year. They are also maintaining features to simplify the transition to Risk Rating 2.0 by offering premium discounts to eligible policyholders. • FEMA will continue to offer premium discounts for pre-FIRM subsidized and newly mapped properties. • Policyholders will still be able to transfer their discount to a new owner
by assigning their flood insurance policy when their property changes ownership. • And, discounts to policyholders in communities who participate in the Community Rating System will continue. Communities will continue to earn National Flood Insurance Program rate discounts of 5 - 45 percent based on the Community Rating System classification. However, since Risk Rating 2.0 does not use flood zones to determine flood risk, the discount will be uniformly applied to all policies throughout the participating community, regardless of whether the structure is inside or outside of the Special Flood Hazard Area. — Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty in Ocean City.
Racial health disparities prevalent Continued from Page 14 “This one was pretty unique in that we started it in January 2020 and in March 2020, we had a pandemic,” LaMade said. “This one took a little longer and was a little more challenging.”
The report had numerous noteworthy findings. In Worcester County, the median household income of $63,499 is $21,000 less than the state median, while 17.9 percent of the county’s household income falls under $24,000. As age groups grow older, the uninsured rate decreased. The highest rates were among those ages 26 to 34 (11.4 percent) and ages 19 to 25 (10.4 percent). Disparities were obvious along racial lines. The Asian uninsured rate was five times higher than the rate for Whites. Hispanics were uninsured at a rate 2.5 times higher than Whites. Blacks had the largest percentage point decrease in their uninsured rate — 12.2 percent from 2013 to 2017 to 4.5 percent in 2015-2019. Overall, from 2010 to 2018, the rate of uninsured residents under the age of 65 declined from 14.6 percent to 7 percent. The poverty rate is 9.9 percent, only slightly higher than the state average.
But the percentage of school-age children living in poverty (14 percent) is more than two points higher. The life expectancy in the county actually increased from 2017 to 2019 by 1.1 years. A baby born in 2019 could be expected to live 79.6 years, however, the life expectancy for Black residents was 4.3 years shorter. Heart disease and stroke remained in the top three causes of death in the county. Diabetes went from the eighthmost common to the sixth-most. The rate of diabetes was nearly two times higher for Black residents than White — 20.3 percent to 11.3 percent. Emergency-room visits for diabetes complications were “consistently” higher along the same lines as well. The birth rate in the county remained significantly lower than the state average at 7.5 per 1,000 residents, or 34.7 percent lower than the rest of the state. Teen births in the county, like in the rest of the state, continued a steady decline, which has been the general trend for a decade.
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Coastal Smokehouse shifts gears to offseason specials By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) Coastal Smokehouse, which opened in February on Route 50 by Keyser Point Road, is entering its first full offseason in operation with fall/winter menu specials now available seven days a week. The steak and bourbon-focused eatery is the latest offering from the Matt Ortt Companies and is intended to pair with its Coastal Salt restaurant on the Boardwalk at 16th Street inside the Quality Inn. Director of Operations Lewis Sherman said the Route 50 establishment is similar in name to the Boardwalk restaurant, but employs a wholly different concept. “Coastal Salt is Boardwalk seafoodfocused. Over here, we’re more inhouse smoked barbecue and steaks,” he said. Managing partner and Corporate Chef Stuart Diepold said Coastal Smokehouse features char-grilled beef, chicken, ribs and brisket. “We do a lot of appetizers here,” he said. “It’s more like a fun neighborhood bar.” Diepold said Coastal Smokehouse, which switched to offseason hours and specials last week, is now in operation from noon to 11 p.m. seven
days a week. “We do trivia on Tuesdays and we do small plates on Thursdays with four to five choices of fun little appetizers to eat,” he said. Additional winter specials include $9.99 lunch specials Monday through Friday from 12-4 p.m. Daily deals include 20 percent off Barbecue “Spice-It-Up,” entries on Monday, half off bottles of wine plus $5 off shot flights on Wednesdays and Tapas Thursdays from 4-11 p.m. Diepold said pigskin-enthusiasts get their fill on Sundays with 18 TVs featuring NFL action and all day happy-hour pricing. Other offseason highlights include “Trivia Tuesdays,” from 7-9 p.m., which features music and food/drink specials. “This is more neighborhood than the Boardwalk,” he said. Diepold noted Coastal Smokehouse also offers catering services for private events during the upcoming holiday season. “At this place I like to be able to do a lot of catering for holiday parties,” he said. Looking back, Diepold said Coastal Smokehouse was limited to 50 percent capacity when first opening its doors in February.
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Matt Ortt Companies Director of Operations Lewis Sherman, left, and managing partner and Corporate Chef Stuart Diepold have been pleased with patron feedback since launching Coastal Smokehouse earlier this year.
“That February to April was really our honeymoon period,” he said. “Even though we know we have a decreased population, everyone wants to check out a new place.” Sherman said although the Smokehouse is still in its first year of operation, the initial returns have been strong. “Business-wise we have met the goal that we had set when we opened,” he said. The twin “Coastal,” operations
provide patrons dual options. “Especially when people are here during the summer they can go to the Boardwalk for Coastal Salt and then the next night they can come over here and have something totally different,” he said. Prior to launching Coastal Salt in May 2020, the Matt Ortt Companies acquired the food and beverage contract for the Ocean Pines Yacht Club and Beach Clubs in April 2018. See MATT Page 19
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Mother’s Cantina hosts free Vehicle crashes into Little six-week leadership training House of Pancakes in OC (Oct. 22, 2021) A free leadership education and skills development workshop for individual participants will be held Tuesdays, Nov. 16, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 8 and April 5 from 3-7 p.m. at Mother’s Cantina, 7805 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City. The workshop is spread over six sessions (four hours in length for a total of 24 hours) utilizing The Leadership Challenge, the industry-leading framework for developing high-performance leaders and changing lives. Participants will be able to build personal relationships, develop leadership and change-management skills, learn how to intentionally monitor and evaluate their own leadership skills while also creating a transformational culture for the essential skills success. A meal will be provided. Ron Siers, PhD, will be teaching the workshop and has a terminal degree in Organizational Leadership. He has provided training in leadership growth
Matt Ortt brings new food concept to Route 50 spot Continued from Page 18 Matt Ortt Companies added a third location in Ocean Pines last summer after taking over the Golf Course Clubhouse Bar and Grille and also currently operates Hooters on the Boardwalk at Fifth Street. Diepold joined forces with fellow managing partners Matt Ortt and Ralph DeAngelus to form the food service company roughly six years ago. “The three of us got together and we opened up the company with Rare and Rye in Ocean City,” he said. Although the trio ended a two-year management contract with Rare and Rye on 32nd Street in January 2019, the strong performance helped land the Ocean Pines account. “It was a great contract to be able to pick up right away,” he said. “It was fortunate.” Diepold said the management partnership has been successful due to delineating duties. “I take care of all the food stuff, Ralph takes care of all the marketing and Matt takes care of all the general maintenance,” he said. “There’s plenty of stuff they take off my plate and I take all the food off of theirs.” Regardless of reduced tourism during the winter months, Sherman said having Coastal Smokehouse located on Route 50 near West Ocean City has proven a boon for attracting patrons. “The traffic the comes by here every day and people get stopped at the light,” he said. “It’s a good corner to be on.”
and development, team leadership, and organizational effectiveness and efficiency. With over 32 years of teaching, coaching and researching, he has developed expertise in the fields of leadership skills and behaviors, leader development, team building, and transformational relationships. He is a Certified Master of The Leadership Challenge, a Trained Coach of The Leadership Practices Inventory, and a Certified Facilitator of The Leadership Challenge. The workshop is sponsored by the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Wor-Wic Community College and the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association. To apply, email KCleaver@worwic.edu by Oct. 29. Pre-course work is due by Nov. 1.
By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) Ocean City Police are investigating a single-car accident on Thursday morning that left a hole in the wall of Little House of Pancakes on 74th Street. Ocean City fire and police personnel responded to the scene of the crash at 7:44 a.m., after a car struck a bench outside of the Ocean City Fire Station on 74th Street before driving
into the restaurant. Nobody inside the building was injured in the incident. One adult patient was transported to the TidalHealth Peninsula Regional trauma center and a child was treated on the scene by paramedics. Officials also said a small dog inside the vehicle was unharmed. No other information was available about the crash.
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No push for local school vaccine mandates By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) In response to impassioned concerns about possible covid vaccine mandates for Worcester County students, the president of the board of education this week assured the public that school officials “are not there yet.” But the fear exists, according to two speakers at Tuesday’s board meeting. “I just wanted to encourage you, when this type of stuff comes down to force people against their will — basically pinning children down and saying you take this in order to get a free and appropriate education — when we reach that point, we have to really assess where are we, where are we going, what are we doing as a school system because that is not a productive environment,” meeting attendee Darren Lombardo told the board. He said he has been following the issue at the state level, where a special Senate committee has been appointed to monitor the distribution of covid vaccines and ensure equitable access and fair distribution to residents. The five-member group is made up of four Democratic senators from the central and western parts of the state and one Republican from the Eastern Shore region. According to a Maryland Matters story from late September, members
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have urged the health secretary to mandate covid vaccines for eligible school-aged students — those 12 years age and older — but have received pushback. Lombardo said he is concerned that the mandate may go through at the state level, with the local decision ending up in the hands of the county school officials. “This county is the front line. It doesn’t matter what happens on a federal or state level, this is the front
line, and the citizens look to you,” he said. “The citizens entrust you as elected officials and people who are put in place to look out for them. It is crucial that you protect the citizens.” Karen Abbott, who has spoken previously against the district’s existing mask mandate, said during Tuesday’s meeting that she is concerned that federal health officials and mainstream media outlets are “censoring” information about the potential ineffectiveness of the vaccine, as well as benefits of alternative covid treatments and protections. As she made her points, Board President Elena McComas interrupted, stating board members are not going down that path. “We honestly aren’t there yet,” she said of vaccine mandates in schools. McComas added, after Abbott assured the mandates are “coming,” that officials are fully aware of what could occur. She also encouraged the speakers to continue expressing their concerns and opinions and assured that board members are listening.
The issue may also become more pronounced with the approaching approval of vaccines for children in the 5 to 11 age group, which federal health officials have said could occur by the end of the month. With the mask mandate, which is required for everyone in school buildings regardless of vaccine status, board members had no say over the passage of the order, and have yet to go public with their stances. Superintendent Lou Taylor issued the mask directive after members of the state board of education voted for it just before the first day of school. The vote was followed by a General Assembly committee voting several weeks later to make it official. Before the state board of education’s vote, Worcester County Public Schools were set to begin with masks encouraged, but not required. Taylor has said that the mask mandate, which eases quarantine requirements for close contacts, have been working to help keep schools open and operating.
WCPS easily passes annual independent fiscal ’21 audit By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) Worcester County Public Schools has passed an independent audit of its fiscal 2021 budget with flying colors. Chris Hall, a certified public account with TGM Group, presented highlights of the 75-page assessment during Tuesday’s board of education meeting. In his independent auditor’s report, he gave the district the highest level of assurance possible. “In our opinion, the financial statements … present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental
activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of The Board of Education of Worcester County, as of June 30, 2021 …,” the report said. Hall also pointed out that the district took in more money than what was budgeted for fiscal 2021, with expenditures coming in under budget by $1.9 million in the general fund. He said the food service fund, which is the second largest, came out with a surplus of $377,000, the bulk of which came from a county grant. Superintendent Lou Taylor was See STATE Page 21
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Kiwanis toy, coat drive kicks off Oct. 28 in Ocean Pines By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) Looking to replicate strong community support provided last fall, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City is holding combined toy and coat drives with weekly collections starting Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Ocean Pines Community Center. Marketing Chairman Dave Landis said Kiwanis-emblazoned vehicles would also be onsite during the same hours the following three Thursdays (Nov. 4, 11 and 18) and on Tuesday Nov. 23. “It’s another year and another challenge, but the community is the key to it,” he said. While acknowledging Kiwanis members invest sweat equity to promote the charitable undertaking, Landis said all efforts would be for naught without an outpouring of donations from the community. “I would like to thank the public in advance because it’s unbelievable how the people in this area, not just Ocean Pines, come out and support us,” he said. Both drives are intended to back the efforts of a number of area nonprofits that are focused on yuletide and cold weather needs. Unwrapped gifts will be delivered to Worcester GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity) to aid its annual toy
campaign, while winter wear donations will be split between the Joseph House Crisis Center, Little Sisters of Jesus, and St. Mary’s Evangelical and St. Peter’s Lutheran churches. Landis said the group’s coat drive, which originated in 2014, was originally a separate affair but was lumped in with the Kiwanis toy drive last year due to covid-19 concerns. Kiwanis member Kitty Wrench will again supervise coat drive collections, with other items sought including sweaters, boots, shoes, gloves, scarves and blankets. Besides accepting donations, Kiwanis members will also vend lottery tickets during the toy and coat drive. Kiwanis “Lottery Raffle” tickets are tied to Maryland’s daily evening straight pick-3, with 1,000 tickets numbered from 000-999 available for $20 each. “We will have our lottery tickets with us as we did last year just to give people a chance to purchase,” he said. Kiwanis members have several food-based fundraising ventures planned, starting this Saturday at the Oktoberfest Pickleball Tournament. Landis said club members would be on hand grilling hot dogs and hamburgers during the middle installment of the three-day tournament at the Ocean Pines Racquet Center. “Even though we started as the ‘dog team,’ now it’s hot dogs and
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Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City members Sue Wineke and Dave Landis staff the collection vehicle during the toy and coat drives last year.
hamburgers and sometimes baked goods and snacks,” he said. Kiwanis food sales will also be held during the Ocean Pines Halloween celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Oct. 30, and the Winter Wonderland Artisan and Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 6. Both events take place at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Landis said in 2020 the club shat-
tered previous collection totals for both its toy and coat drives after combining the efforts, which prompted an expansion from four to five weeks this year. Last fall, roughly 400 coats and four SUV loads of toys were contributed by community members. “It might need a little more time to try to duplicate what we did last year,” he said.
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State requires outside report Continued from Page 20 pleased with the overall assessment. “It takes a lot of money to operate a school system and it’s good to hear we’re doing the right things with the money,” he said during Tuesday’s meeting. TGM was hired because the board is required to have an annual independent audit of all its financial statements. The audit was sent to the state
superintendent on Sept. 30, in accordance with Maryland requirements, and board of ed members officially approved it Tuesday. Board members will begin tackling the details of the fiscal 2022 budget in the coming months. Taylor said the first budget meeting, when school officials will present their wish lists for finances for the coming year, is set for Dec. 7.
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O.C.Toberfest offers something for everyone By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) The 10th annual O.C.Toberfest will kick off this weekend at North Division Street on the Boardwalk, with features like a Halloween beach maze, pumpkin races, and a pet parade. “One of the highlights is the Halloween beach maze,” event promotor Meredith Herbert said. “It takes the concept of a giant corn maze, but on the beach.” Herbert said the maze will twist and turn on the sand and be filled with surprises, including witches, scarecrows, pirates, ghouls, and clowns. The labyrinth is free to the public and will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Along with the giant maze, several other attractions are scheduled for the event, including a pet parade, drive-in movie, trunk-or-treat at the inlet lot and the Great Pumpkin Race. “It’s just a fun weekend to get outside and enjoy fall at the beach,” Herbert said. Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade Pet owners are encouraged by organizers to dress up their furry, feathery, or scaly animals and bring them down for the Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade on Saturday. Last year, Herbert said, there were many dogs and cats, a bearded dragon lizard, and even a horse. The parade will start near North Division Street and head up toward First Street before turning around and heading back. “Tiny dogs don’t like to walk very far,” Herbert said. When the parade ends, trophies will be awarded in several different categories, including the scariest, funniest, silliest, and most Halloween spirit.
Registration for the parade begins at noon on Saturday and the parade will begin at 1 p.m. OC Jeep Club’s Drive in Disguise Decorate your car for Halloween and bring it down to the Boardwalk for a cruise down to the inlet parking lot for this year’s Drive in Disguise car parade, put on by the Ocean City Jeep Club. This year’s parade will take place on Saturday and participants are encouraged to register online in advance by visiting https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/special-events/octoberfest/. Staging will begin at 2:45 p.m. at 26th Street and Baltimore Avenue, and cars will begin loading up onto the boards at 3 p.m. Prizes will be awarded by the Town of Ocean City to those with the most creative entries.
More than 5,000 guests walked through the O.C.Toberfest Halloween beach maze with twists, turns, witches, scarecrows, ghouls, pirates and zombies set up on the beach at North Division Street the last year.
Rita and Bob Danhardt and Audreyanna Heinsinger, right, all of Berlin have Wizard of Oz-themed costumes for the “Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade,” part of the 2020 O.C.Toberfest free activities on the Boardwalk in Ocean City.
Trunk or Treat Following the Drive in Disguise will be a Trunk or Treat event at the inlet parking lot, where children will be able to load up on candy and other goodies. The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and continue until all the treats are gone. Trimper’s Bark in the Park While the car parade is taking place, pet owners are invited to Trimper Rides at South First Street to celebrate with their furry friends. Bark in the Park will begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday, and several vendors and other pet-friendly opportunities will be available. Halloween Drive-In Movie Once the sun drops below the western horizon, attendees can head down to the inlet parking lot where “Casper” will be shown on the big screen. The movie is free to the public,
though anyone wishing to park their car in the lot will have to pay for parking at $3 an hour, at one of the kiosks. Audio for the movie will be fed through speakers, but if you are watching in your vehicle, it can be heard via an FM station. The movie will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday. The Great Pumpkin Race In the spirit of the old pinewood derbies, in which people carved cars out of a slab of wood, slapped on a few wheels, and infused a little lead or weight to weigh it down before racing them down a track, organizers plan to hold the Great Pumpkin Race. But instead of using a piece of wood, participants will make their cars out of pumpkins. Entrants are encouraged to decorate their pumpkin-mobiles before racing Crossword answers from page 24
them side-by-side down a wooden ramp. Rules for entering the races can be found by visiting https://specialeventpro.com/oc-toberfest. One thing is clear, according to Herbert: The cars must be made from pumpkins, not watermelons. “We’ve had little ones win and huge ones win before,” she said. Check in for the races begins at noon and green flags will be thrown at 1 p.m. Big Toys on the Boardwalk Muscle cars, emergency vehicles, construction trucks, and even a helicopter will be parked along the boards and inlet parking lot from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday during the Big Toys on the Boardwalk. Children old and young will be able to climb into the vehicles and take photos of themselves or their family and friends as they experience what it’s like to sit behind the wheel of one of these machines. Halloween Spook Out Party This costume party is sure to have everything from monsters to clowns, and Disney characters to vampires of all ages. The party will have carnival games, arts and crafts, hayrides, and snacks, along with costume contests. Taking place at Northside Park, the party starts at 1 p.m. on Sunday and costs a bag of candy per child. If weather breaks up the party, it will be rescheduled for Sunday, Oct. 31.
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O.C. Pet Expo scheduled for this weekend By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) The Ocean City Convention Center is turning into a four-legged frenzy this weekend, as pet owners, animaloriented vendors and their furry counterparts head to the 2021 O.C. Pet Expo. An arm of Ocean Promotions’ annual condo and home show, the expo, set Friday through Sunday, will feature 20 vendors. Jeannette Trimper, the owner and operator of Ocean Promotions, said in an email that the booths will offer everything from pet-related crafts and homemade treats, to accessories and information on nutrition and supplements. She said rescue organizations are also slated to set up shop and offer adoptable animals. Pet owners are encouraged as well to bring their well-behaved, leashed fur babies to browse and sample the merchandise and maybe even compete in one of the event’s 10 contests for dogs. From best-dressed to doggie diva, plenty of winning titles are up for grabs. “You do not have to pre-register, that can all be done at the convention center whenever you
attend,” Trimper said of the contests. “ConWHAT: O.C. Pet Expo tests are Saturday and WHEN: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. Sunday and those in22; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. terested can check 23; 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, [our] site.” Oct. 24 The expo will also WHERE: Ocean City Convention Center, include a small animal 4001 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City petting zoo, complete COST: $6 (covers admission to the Pet with pony rides on SatExpo, Autumn Home Show and Art & urday, hosted by Craft Fair); free for children 13 and Funny Farm Petting under and military, police and fire perZoo from Salisbury. sonnel with identification; pony rides Trimper said the zoo are $5 will replace the UltiMORE DETAILS: The second-ever O.C. mate Air Dogs jumpPet Expo will feature 20 vendors offering event, which was ing the latest trends in pet services part of the inaugural and products, adoptable animals and expo in 2019, to promore. Ten contests for dogs will also vide more options for be held and a petting zoo complete younger children. with pony rides is set for Saturday. In total, she said MORE INFO: Visit she expects thousands oceanpromotions.info/events/oc-petof people to attend the expo-2020/ pet expo and accompanying home and craft shows. All three are scheduled to take place in the it last year because of the pansame hall inside the convention demic. Anyone who wants to attend center on 40th Street. Trimper added that the expo the expo can find information will likely be smaller and less about the event, including crowded than it was two years prices, times and pet contest ago because of lingering covid registrations at oceanpromorestraints and staffing issues. tions.info/events/oc-pet-expoShe said organizers did not hold 2020/.
Don Deister, from New Market, Maryland, visits the Ocean City Pet Expo at the 40th Street convention center with his dog, Libby, in 2019. The 2021 event will take place this weekend.
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The 2021 Autumn Home and Condo Show with Arts and Crafts kicks off today and last until Sunday at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Unlike the spring home and condo show, the autumn installment includes the Ocean City Pet Expo which entails a variety of vendors and events, including the Salisbury-based Funny Farm Petting Zoo.
Fall Home and Condo Show taking place this weekend By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) The 2021 Autumn Home and Condo Show with Arts and Crafts, presented by Ocean Promotions, kicks off today at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street with more than a hundred vendors signed up. While adoption and rescue agencies and pet product vendors are no stranger to the home show’s spring counterpart, the autumn installment more prominently features these kinds of vendors. This year, Salisbury’s Funny Farm Petting Zoo will be on hand “This is a great event for holiday shopping,” Ocean Promotions coowner Jeanette Trimper said. “There will be lots of opportunities to adopt pets if anyone is looking. Whether they’re looking for home decor or shopping for the holidays, there’s going to be a little bit of everything for everybody there.” Trimper, who owns Ocean Promotions with her husband, Brooks, said that this year there will be 10 pet-related contests on both Saturday and Sunday. Pony rides will be available as well. “The addition of the pet expo changes it drastically (from the spring show),” Trimper said. “It has more arts and crafts vendors this year. We have everyone in the home field being very busy and shortstaffed.” With Halloween right around the corner, those who bring a costumed pet don’t have to pay admission. People participating in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Walk/Run won’t need to purchase admission, either. Like the spring show, this year’s event is a little more low-key than in
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years past. Trimper said one of the main reasons is the amount of help on hand for both event promoters and vendors. “It’s going to be smaller due to covid, of course,” she said. People either don’t have the manpower to man a booth for three days or don’t have the animals. We have a few rescues, we have vendors doing supplements, arts and crafts. We’re not going to have the dock dogs this year, not going to have the air dogs.” Though much is similar from the spring show to the autumn show, Trimper said there’s plenty of reason to attend both. “The vendors change around from season to season,” she said. “Somebody that was in the spring show may not be in this one, or they may have someone else. I’m trying to pick up new vendors while maintaining relationships with old ones, covering our bases.” For veteran vendors, the home show is a great opportunity to interface with potential customers. “(People can) come see new products. That’s the biggest thing,” said Brian Flurer of Ocean City Kitchen & Bath. “Instead of going up to homesteaders, you can see actual fabricators, new countertops, cabinets, the new stuff that just came out. It gives them a good idea of the products and things for the new, upcoming condos and homes.” Admission is $6 for people 14 and older. People 13 and under and military, police and fire personnel get in free. Admission includes admission to the pet expo. The home and condo show is open today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday’s hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m and Sundays are 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Making Strides 10th annual run/walk on boards this Sat. By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 22, 2021) The 10th annual Ocean City Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K fun run and walk will take place this Saturday on the Boardwalk, with proceeds benefitting the American Cancer Society. “We’re looking for a fun day and hoping for good weather. We’re excited to see everyone out on the Boardwalk again,” said Mary Bellis, senior community development manager, Northeast Region, for the American Cancer Society Inc. “Funds raised will go to breast cancer research, programs, breast cancerrelated activities and services.” For those who haven’t signed up online, final registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the inlet parking lot. A code will be provided for free parking in the lot. The event is free, but participants are encouraged to donate. An opening ceremony will kick off the event at 8 a.m. and includes guest speaker and cancer survivor, Shannon Meekins of Pittsville, Pop Warner cheerleaders pumping up the crowd, and DJ Rupe providing the music and entertainment. There will be a giant pink inflatable chair to take photos on as well. Making Strides merchandise will also
be available. Organizers of the annual Capt. Steve Harman’s Poor Girls Open women’s-only fishing tournament will present a check to the cancer society for $125,000, which was raised during the event in August. A total of 771 lady anglers participated in the tournament, fishing on 155 boats. Many women, including cancer survivors, make it a tradition to fish annually. Women enjoy fishing in the tournament because it benefits a worthy cause — breast cancer research. Since 2005, the total donated to the American Cancer Society by the Harman family through the tournament and other events is over $1.5 million. Breast cancer survivors will be celebrated with their own tent sponsored Atlantic General Hospital, and a group photo will be taken before the race. The top team and individual fund raisers leading up to run/walk day will be recognized as well, although donations will still be collected until the end of December. The fun run will not be timed and participants are encouraged to move at their own pace. The 5K run will start at 9 a.m. with the walk following shortly after. The start line is sponsored by TidalHealth. The Boardwalk resurfacing project
Hundreds of people participate in the ninth annual Making Strides against Breast Cancer 5K run/walk in 2019. Because of covid, a car parade was held in its place last year. The run/walk returns in 2021 and will take place on Saturday.
will not affect the event. After the race, participants and spectators can enjoy ice cream provided by Dumsers with pink sprinkles to celebrate breast cancer survivors. The event will take place rain or shine. In 2019, over 700 walked or ran in the Ocean City event and several hundred spectators were also on hand to support breast cancer research and awareness. For nine years Maryland Making Strides Against Breast Cancer hosted a walk on the Boardwalk, but because of covid-19 and social distancing guidelines, the event and several others were canceled in 2020. Instead of a walk last October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month – there were car parades in three Maryland lo-
cations, including Ocean City. About 70 cars were driven down the Ocean City Boardwalk last year. Visit www.makingstrides walk.org/oceancitymd or “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Ocean City, MD” on Facebook to register or for more information. Contact Bellis at Mary.Bellis@cancer.org or call 410-7261893. One in eight are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for breast cancer in the United States for 2021 are: • About 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women. • About 49,290 new cases of ductal See MAKING Page 27
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TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Everything is not what it seems, Taurus. That doesn’t mean you have to be on guard. Some surprise await you and you will welcome them with open arms.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, it is easy to get swept up in nostalgia this week. Memories of the past will bring a smile to your face, but you recognize that you need to take steps forward as well.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, even if it feels like your mind is playing tricks on you, you have to sort through what is false and what is true to get to the real heart of the matter.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Be careful where you spend your money, Leo. It can be easy to overspend if you’re not careful about keeping receipts and monitoring your money.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you typically function at your peak when you think through all sides of a story before acting. But when something pops up at work, you may have to think on your feet.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a craving for fantasy could be strong, especially if a lot of things in your life have been difficult lately. It can be tempting to slip into a dream world.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Be mindful of activities you attend to and which people you keep in your inner circle, Scorpio. Time and who you spend it with are important.
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Firefighters Ben Cropper, left, of the Ocean City Fire Department, and Ryan LeCats, of the Salisbury Fire Department, pause to smile for a photo as they climb the stairs of the Pyramid condominium building during the Ocean City 9/11 Stair Climb in 2019. The 2021 event, sponsored by the Delmarva Emerald Society, and held to honor the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, will take place on Oct. 23.
Continued from Page 26 carcinoma in situ (DCIS) will be diagnosed. • About 43,600 women will die from breast cancer. • The death rate from breast cancer dropped by 41 percent from 1989 to 2018 as a result of earlier detection through increased awareness and mammography screening, as well as advances in treatments. • The ACS is currently investing $76 million in breast cancer-specific research through 174 grants (as of October 2020). • In addition, the American Cancer Society’s commitment to health equity includes a $48.6 million investment in research to help understand cancer inequalities and create strategies for overcoming them. To learn more about the American Cancer Society, visit www.cancer.org or call 1-800-227-2345.
Stair climb supports firefighters By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) The eighth annual Ocean City 9/11 Stair Climb returns to the Pyramid Condominium on 95th Street, this Saturday. Twenty-seven individuals have pre-registered for the event, but same-day registration is available as well, starting at 9 a.m. The first wave of stair climbers will start at 10 a.m. The registration fee is $30, which includes a commemorative T-shirt. The event will take place rain or
shine. The all-ages event is open to anyone who wishes to ascend the 18 floors of the condo building six times, plus two additional floors — making for 110 stories, or the number of floors in the fallen Twin Towers. Proceeds from the event will go to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), which supports the family members of fallen firefighters and works to reduce the rate of firefighter deaths. The goal for this year’s climb is
$5,000. This year’s 9/11 Stair Climb is sponsored by Seacrets, Maryland Emergency Services, Generals Kitchen, Hickman Heating and Air Conditioning, ACE Printing & Mailing, Bud Church Realty, Absolute Security, Wireworks and Taylor Bank. Participants can register online at https://firehero.org or in person. Online registration guarantees a T-shirt. Registration is limited to 343 participants.
Russo to perform at OC arts center
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 There’s a lot of energy swirling around you, Sagittarius. In face, you may need to find an outlet for it. Direct this sudden influx of energy into creative projects.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Start making some travel plans, Capricorn. A change of scenery is likely just what you need at this point in time to give you a fresh perspective.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, this may not have been the easiest year to develop new relationships. However, you will manage to walk away this week with one or two new acquaintances.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, instead of branching out into the unknown, try sticking with what you know for the time being. Enjoy this time in your comfort zone.
(Oct. 22, 2021) The Art League of Ocean City invites the public to an evening of musical performance and a discussion about the role of social commentary and activism in the arts. Led by Bryan Russo, the free event will be held on Friday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m., at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, bayside. Russo’s latest musical release, “Mr. Tindley,” and accompanying video are featured during October in Studio E at the Arts Center as part of the buildingwide exhibition, “I Am: Embracing Identity through Art.” “The evening will feature a talk about the role of social commentary and activism in the arts, particularly music, historically and today, and how that art helps us see and feel about ourselves and the society we live in,” Russo said.
He will perform songs from the forthcoming “Journos” album, including “Mr. Tindley.” “For me, it’s a travesty that a man who Bryan Russo literally inspired the anthem of the civil rights movement, ‘We Shall Overcome,’ with his hymn, ‘I’ll Overcome Someday,’ is hardly a blip on the radar of history in the town where he was born, and in a region of the country that was the birthplace of the two of the most vitally important AfricanAmerican people in American history in Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass,” Russo said. “This entire effort is about trying to start a conversation and bring together a community of people that can work to change that
unfortunate fact … It is my hope that the song can reach and touch people on a deeper level that would encourage them to go and find more of Tindley’s songs and learn about his story.” Advance registration is preferred but walk-ins are welcome. Register 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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Beer festival returns to OC with sense of pre-covid fun By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) The seventh annual Shore Craft Beer Festival will take place this Saturday at Sunset Park, located on South Philadelphia Avenue in downtown Ocean City, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Though a covid-friendly event that was seated and open to 250 people was held last year, the pre-pandemic vibes are back, offering guests samples of more than 30 different beers, ciders, meads, and seltzers to try from nearly 20 breweries, as well as music, games and vendors to shop from. “This year we’re back to getting your own beer,” Event Organizer Ann Hillyer said. Some of the breweries participating in
the event, which not only takes place at Sunset Park, but also at the old Holts Landing property just to the south, include Dogfish Head, Backshore Brewing Co., Tall Tales, EVO, Burley Oak, and Hoop Tea. Also joining the festivities are Sinepuxent, which will have two different hard seltzers for people to sample, as well as Heavy Seas, Blue Early Brewing, and Flying Dog. Hillyer said the VIP tickets for the event are sold out, but general admission tickets are still available for the beer festival online for $40 at shorecraftbeer.ticketspice.com/6th-annual-octoberfest, and she recommends purchasing them in advance. Those who can’t purchase the tickets See BEER Page 37
Hundreds of people attend the 2019 Shore Craft Beer Festival at Sunset Park in Ocean City. The 2021 event is slated for Saturday.
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South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410-2897192, www. captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast and lunch, Wednesday through Monday, 8 a.m. to noon. Dinner and lite fare, Wednesday through Monday, 5-9 p.m. Featuring seafood, steaks and poultry. Daily chef specials. Dine in or carry out available. ■ COASTAL SALT 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-973-7258, www.coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy and dine with the beautiful view of the ocean with Reel Eats & High Spirits. Now open Thursday through Sunday. Breakfast begins at 8 a.m., lunch at noon and dinner at 4 p.m. Happy Hour, 2-5 p.m. Wonderful starters, soups, salads, lite fare, and entrees. Famous bone-in ribeye, burgers, crab cakes, tacos, thyme roasted chicken and so much more. Dine in or carry out. ■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | 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, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. Early bird daily, 4-6 p.m. with special dinner menu. Open Monday through Thursday, Friday and Saturday at noon; Sunday at 9:30 a.m. 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 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy our hearty homestyle breakfasts starting at 6:30 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner offering light fare of soups and salads along with our house specialty Scallops St. Croix, along with ribs, Cuban pork and steak selections. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER S. Division Street and Boardwalk 410-2893501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-2892599, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | 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! ■ THE VICTORIA ROOM Located in the Dunes Manor Hotel, 2800 Bal-
timore Avenue, Ocean City 410-289-1100 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining with coastal inspired dishes along with regional favorites, craft cocktails, small-plates and a relaxed ambiance. Serving breakfast and dinner with spectacular ocean views. The house specialty – Maryland Crab Cakes are some of the best in Ocean City. Open 7 days a week. Dine in, take out, no deliveries. ■ THE VIEW RESTAURANT AND BAR AT CAMBRIA, OC Located in the Cambria Hotel, 13 St. Louis Avenue, Ocean City 410-280-1645 or 410-5204541 Open to the public with a new full menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Happy Hour each day from 3-9 p.m. Open 7 a.m. daily until midnight Fridays and Saturdays and until 10 p.m. all other days. Enjoy overlooking the bay with fresh baked pastries on premise. Wounder appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees and flatbreads.
Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.to 10 p.m. Restaurant and bar with fresh seafood, small plates, desserts and cocktails. ■ RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 61st Street Bayside/2nd Floor @ Bayview Bar & Grill, Ocean City 443- 664-7043 $$ | 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 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. with Island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.
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■ 32 PALM Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.32palm.com $$ | 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. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-5249254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410524-7981, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Online ordering See downtown locations for description. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Open everyday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine in, pickup, carryout and delivery. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-6645639, www.longboardcafe.net $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Classic and creative American dishes and cocktails are showcased in a festive, surfthemed setting with weekly specials. Featuring burgers, tacos, prime rib, seafood and more. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays. Dine-in and curbside pick-up. ■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$
■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, BREAKERS PUB & LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Inside the Clarion, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner including light fare and steamer specials. ■ THE CURRENT RESTAURANT Located on the sun terrace at the Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort, 9100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 21842 443-856-2367, www.princessroyale.com $-$$ | Dine in | Full bar Open to the public, open-ocean air dining, providing an experience unique to any other in Ocean City. Commanding views of the Atlantic Ocean and East Lawn. Enjoy a range of coastal cuisine, signature cocktails, local craft beers and live entertainment. Locals receive 25 percent off food and drink. Must show valid ID. Open daily for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. ■ OCHO RIOS JERK & TINGS 11805 Coastal Highway, Unit N, Ocean City www.ochoricosjerkandtings.com $$ | Full bar Serving you authentic Jamaican food, appetizers, lunch specials, stews, salads, burgers, jerk shrimp or chicken, and entrees. Steak, oxtail, seafood and chicken with many special sauces. Signature jerk escoveitched or BBQ. Side dishes with rice and peas, fried sweet plantains, fried cornmeal dough and mac & cheese. Desserts, Jamaican rum cake, NY cheesecake and red velvet cake. Open Sunday
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through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dine in or carry out. ■ TSUNAMI PATIO BAR & GRILL 118th Street, in the Carousel, Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | 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 410-2509918, www.thaiochamd.com $$ | Serving authentic Thai food, full vegan menu and vegetarian options including curry, rice and noodle dishes. Homemade appetizers, soups, and sauces. Seafood, meat, chicken, stir fries, vegetable, tofu and desserts. Dine in or takeout. Serving lunch Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 3 p.m. Hours open: Thursday through Tuesday, noon to 8 p.m.
WEST OCEAN CITY ■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-8011111, www.occhopsticks.com $$ | 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 410-6417222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar With sweeping views of the 18th hole, the new Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items. Full bar. Open daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | 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 Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m.
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OCTOBER 22, 2021
Ocean City Today
Elvis tribute event underway at uptown Ocean City hotel By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) Elvis has entered the resort. More specifically, a number of people paying tribute to Elvis have arrived in Ocean City to compete in an annual competition and entertain crowds with the King’s music. And as of earlier this week, tickets were still available. “There are about 60 seats left to each show and packages for the entire weekend are still available starting at just $199,” said Jason Sherry, the executive director of event organizer TributeFestival.Rocks, in a Monday email of the Ocean City Tribute Festival. Set for Oct. 21-24 at the Clarion Resort
on 101st Street, the event is a qualifier for the 2022 Images of the King World Championship, set for next August in Memphis. The main event in Ocean City will feature 20 Elvis tribute artists — or ETAs — from several different states and the country of Chile competing for a bid to the competition, and shares of $5,000 in prize money. The weekend also includes three Las Vegas-style concerts featuring the King’s music from the ’50s through the ‘70s on Friday, hits from every decade Saturday, and gospel and inspiration music Sunday. Anyone is welcome to attend the events, with tickets available for purchase online at tributefestival.rocks/ or at the door if they are not sold out before the shows.
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Continued from Page 28 in advance may be able to get them at the gate, Hillyer said, though there’s no guarantee the event will not sell out. VIP ticket holders get access to the event an hour early, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., while general admission ticket holders will not be able to enter the park until after 1:30 p.m. This year, only 1,500 tickets will be sold. Anyone not drinking will be admitted for free. “Non-drinkers don’t have to pay,” Hillyer said. Half of the breweries will be positioned at Sunset Park, while the other half will be at Holt’s Landing, which is the property just to the south of the park. The Street Kitchen is going to be serving up tacos, sauerbraten, and bratwurst, among other things, and Pirates Cove Oyster Company will bet on location with raw shucked oysters from the Choptank River in Dorchester County. Other vendors that are planned to be at the beer festival include Not Just Jerky Jersey Boys Jerky Co., Nice Ash Cigar Co., and Purple Peake CBD. Johnny Bling will provide music during the family-friendly festival, and for those who do not want to drink but still have a good time, cornhole boards will be setup and ready to be smacked by corn-filled bags...or bean bags. The first 1,400 people to arrive will get a coupon for a commemorative pint glass that can be picked up on the way out. Everyone will get a plastic cup to use for their beer samples. “It’s going to be the best party on the shore,” Hillyer said. “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate fall.” Tickets for the event can be purchased for $40 online by going to https://shorecraftbeer.ticketspice.com/6th-annualoctoberfest. For $5 off, enter discount code CraftBeerisBack.
Elvis tribute artist Conner Russo, of Canada, shows off some of the late King’s signature dance moves during a competition inside the Clarion ballroom on 101st Street in 2019.
Pair lemon curd with fresh fruit, scones, crepes, more By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) Is the idea of free will even plausible? Free will is the act of selecting or making an objective decision when faced with two or more possibilities. However, the mental complexity of an individual is permeated with their past, psychological temperament, passion and specific goals. One might argue the idea of free will is flavored with other factors that negates the theory of unbiased decisions. You might be wondering what does this has to do with gastronomy? Professional chefs proclaim homemade dishes are always preferred over store-bought meals. In theory this sounds great, but what about the person who does not like to spend time in the kitchen? What about
busy mothers with several children? And there are those who do not have the stamina to prepare certain dishes. For those who choose to make dishes from scratch, lemon curd is a must. And for those who prefer prepared foods, lemon curd is simple and you should give it a try. Lemon curd is a luscious, lemony, sweet topping that consists of seven ingredients: lemons, eggs, sugar, salt, unsalted butter, vanilla and cream. Lemon curd pairs perfectly with fresh fruit, scones, crepes, angel food cake, toasted breads, pound cake, and much more. It is believed that lemon custard or lemon curd was first prepared in England by Protestant Quakers during the 18th century and the recipe traveled to North America with the Quakers. The early recipes were different form today’s lemon curd. It was literally curds and not the smooth texture we know today. See WHISK Page 38
PAGE 37 WHAT: Ocean City Tribute Festival featuring a qualifying competition for Elvis tribute artists and concerts showcasing the music of the king WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Oct. 24 WHERE: Clarion Resort Fountainbleu Hotel, 10100 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City TICKET DETAILS: TributeFestival.Rocks is hosting the show, and a ticket that covers the entire weekend’s festivities starts at $149 (plus an $11 ticket service charge) on the company’s website. Tickets to individual shows vary, but start at $20 or $30 for daytime shows and $60 for Friday or Saturday night concerts. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door prior to showtime while supplies last. CONCERT DETAILS: The weekend features three Las Vegas-style headline shows, “At the Hop” at 8 p.m. Friday, the “Images of the King Concert” 7 p.m. Saturday and a Gospel Music Concert at 10 a.m. Sunday. Friday’s concert will features dance music from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, Saturday will be music from all eras of Elvis’ career, and Sunday will be gospel and inspiration music. MORE INFORMATION: Visit: tributefestival.rocks/ocean-city
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OCTOBER 22, 2021
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Walker: Whisk, whisk and whisk secret to lemon curd Continued from Page 37 Understanding purpose intended yields knowledge and confidence. The eggs thicken the curd, which is critical to its texture. Fresh lemons are your only option, bottled lemon juice is forbidden. Sugar supplies sweetness and structure while salt and vanilla balances the flavor. Lastly, butter and cream promote creaminess and shininess for a simple but lip-smacking topping. A double boiler is not mandatory but is highly suggested. If you do not have a double boiler, no worries. Craft a makeshift double boiler by placing a heatproof glass bowl on top of a larger pot with simmering water. Under no circumstances should lemon curd be cooked on direct heat. That being said, cooking lemon curd in a metal double boiler can sometimes produce a slightly green color and metallic aftertaste. This is the result of the eggs and lemon reacting with the metal. Double boilers with a porcelain insert or a makeshift double boiler described above will solve this problem. In addition, if you have a silicone whisk, now is the time to use it.
Whisk, whisk, and whisk is the secret to lemon curd. If one does not constantly whisk, the eggs might curdle. Lemon curd is known for its tart taste and velvety texture. After the curd has cooked, strain it through a mesh strainer to remove the lemon zest. This step is optional and up to the individual cook. When the lemon curd is cooked, place it in the serving container of your choice. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the curd. This prevents a skin from forming. Lemon curd will last a good 10 days in the refrigerator. You can also freeze it up to one year. Just make sure that when you freeze it that it is in an airtight container. Lemon curd makes great gifts. Lemon curd presented in a Mason jar with yellow and orange ribbon is a festive offering. Do not be fooled by lemon curd’s simplicity, it is packed with flavor. Enjoy!
Lemon curd Ingredients 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 large eggs 1 egg yolk 1/2 sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed 1 tablespoon heavy cream pinch of table salt ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract 1. Fill the bottom of your double water with 2 inches of water. Place on high heat. Once the water comes to a boil, reduce heat to low so it is at a simmer stage. 2. Heat lemon juice and lemon zest in the top section of the double boiler. Add eggs and keep whisking. Gradually add sugar and again keep whisking until the curd clings to a spoon, about 10 minutes. If the mixture is not thickening, in-
crease the heat. 3. Remove pan from heat. Add butter and continue to whisk the mixture. When the butter is fully incorporated into the curd, add cream, vanilla and salt. 4. Strain lemon curd through a mesh strainer. 5. Pour curd into a jar or bowl and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top so it is touching the top of the curd. The curd will continue to thicken as it cools. Once cooled, the plastic wrap can be removed. 6. Refrigerate until ready to use. Secret Ingredient – No/Yes. “Learn to say ‘no’ to the good so you can say ‘yes’ to the best.” – John C. Maxwell
Ravens Roost #44 awards scholarships (Oct. 22, 2021) Ravens Roost #44 of Ocean City recently announced the presentation of annual scholarship awards. This year, scholarship awards totaling $13,700 went to seven students at three area high schools. The 2021 scholar/athlete awardees are: Stephen Decatur High School: Macy Dill - Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ($2,200) Brooklynn Pugner - Washington College, Chestertown, Maryland ($2,200) Worcester Preparatory School: Sophia Ludt - Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina ($2,200) Graham McColgan - Notre Dame University, Notre Dame, Indiana ($2,200) Indian River High School: Declan Burke - Salisbury University ($2,200) Savannah O’Shields - West Virginia Wesleyan, Buckhannon, West Virginia ($2,200) Drew Szlasa - Emory-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida ($500) Over the last 20 years, Ravens Roost #44 has donated $213,700 in scholarships to local high school graduates. Don McMullen and Bob Munroe, Scholarship Committee co-chairs, said the Ravens Roost Scholarship Commit-
tee awards individual scholarships based on SAT/ACT scores, grade-point averages, participation in athletics, community service, work history, letters of recommendations, and an essay on how athletics are important in today’s society. Ravens Roost #44 held its 24th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament at the Ocean COURTESY RAVENS ROOST #44 Pines Golf Club on Ravens Roost #44 of Ocean City recently announced the presentation of annual scholarship awards. This year, scholarship June 4. The Scholarship awards totaling $13,700 went to seven students at three area high schools. Committee wishes to thank major event sponsors Atlantic special thank you to John Malinowski, McMullen and Munroe said the General Hospital, Keller Williams Re- PGA director of golf, and his staff for Scholarship Committee is currently alty, Anne Powell, Mikes Flooring & De- having the course in excellent shape, seeking donations for 2022 scholarships. sign, Pit n Pub Restaurant, and The and to Judy and Rob from the Matt Donations may be mailed to: Ravens Original Greene Turtle. Ortt Companies for the excellent Roost #44, Post Office Box 4161, Ocean “In addition, we would like to thank luncheon at the Ocean Pines Club- City, Maryland 21843. our golfers, tee sponsors, in-kind do- house Bar and Grille. Ravens Roost #44, Inc. is an IRS nations and silent auction contribu“The Ravens Roost #44 Ocean City 501(7)(c) nonprofit. The federal tax ID is tors, and the American Legion Post Scholarship Committee thanks everyone 52-2160753. 166 Ocean City,” McMullen and involved for another outstanding tourFor more information, visit Munroe said in a joint statement. “A nament,” they added. https://ocravensroost44.com.
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HOMECOMING COURT Stephen Decatur High School announced its 2021 Homecoming Court. In the running for queen, from left, are seniors Avery Braciszewski, Caroline Taylor, Darby Moore, Bailey Pusey and Georgia Oglesby. King candidates, from left standing, are seniors Khi Reid, Joe Buxbaum and Noah Reho, and seated, Zachery Thornton and Sam Woodley. The Homecoming King will be crowned during the annual pep rally on Friday, Oct. 22. The queen will be crowned during halftime of the football game later that night.
FIRST FRIDAY Attending First Friday opening on Oct. 1 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, from left, are Suzanne Burdette, third-place winner in the “I Am: Embracing Identity through Art” show; Anna Mullis, executive director of the Worcester County Arts Council, sponsor of Art League of Ocean City exhibits; Kathy Gibson, first-place winner of the “I Am” show; and Art League Board Past President Marian Bickerstaff.
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 are parents Ieva Sekace and Joe Jobson, with Head of Lower School Dr. Sara Timmons.
‘I AM’ WALL DISPLAY
SCHOLARSHIPS The Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club presented scholarships to four Worcester County High School students. Pictured, from left, are Steve Gragert, scholarship committee; Nancy Bradford, scholarship chair; recipients Maeve Donahue, Trent Ortega, Joseph Serpe and Silas Cascio; and Rotary President Cliff Berg. The Rotary Club meets every other week at the Resident Inn in the Marriott Hotel, 300 Seabay Lane, Ocean City. Email ocberlinrotaty@gmail.com for info.
Kathy Gibson of Ocean Pines adds her personal message to the “I Am” wall at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, bayside. The wall is a part of the “I Am: Embracing Identity through Art” exhibit during October. The public is invited to come to the Arts Center and add their own message to the wall to create an ongoing community art installation project. Admission is free.
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Calendar Fri., Oct. 22 AUTUMN HOME & CONDO SHOW & ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. All things home related. Admission is $6 for adults, free to children 13 years and younger, and military, police, and fire with ID. Includes admission to O.C. Pet Expo. https://oceanpromotions.info, 410-213-8090
wiches for $9. Public welcome. https://www.facebook.com/Berlin-American-Legion-Post123-Boggs-Disharoon118596634897241/, 410-641-3760, boggsdisharoon.123@yahoo.com
FRIDAY NIGHT CARRY OUT DINNER Berlin Fire Co Headquarters - Upstairs Banquet Hall, 214 N. Main St., 4:30-7 p.m. Four pieces of fried chicken (breast, wing, thigh, leg), homemade macaroni and cheese, string beans and a roll for $12. http://berlinfire.com, 410-641-1977
OC PET EXPO Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring pet products and services, small animal petting zoo, pet costume and “Best In” contests and pony rides. All pets attending must be on a non-retractable leash. https://oceanpromotions.info, 410-213-8090
O.C.TOBERFEST BEACH MAZE North Division Street and Boardwalk, Ocean City, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free event. Maze features wicked witches, pirates of the sand, scary scarecrows, ghouls in the graveyard, zombies and more. http://specialeventpro.com/ oc-toberfest, 410-798-6304
OYSTER FRITTER SANDWICH American Legion #123, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, 2 p.m. Oyster fritter sand-
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT AND DISCUSSION ON ACTIVISM IN THE ARTS Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., Ocean City, 7-8 p.m. Led by Bryan Russo and featuring his new song “Mr. Tindley.” Pre-registration: www.artleagueofoceancity.org or 410-524-9433.
Sat., Oct. 23 AUTUMN HOME & CONDO SHOW & ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. All things home related. Admission is $6 for adults, free to children 13 years and younger, and military, police, and fire with ID. Includes admission to O.C. Pet Expo. https://ocean-
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THE PARKE GARAGE SALE The Parke at Ocean Pines, 2 Arcadia Court, Berlin, 7:30 a.m.-noon. Maps will be available at the main entrance of the Parke located at Central Parke West, located off of Ocean Parkway at the south entrance of Ocean Pines. Rain date is Oct. 24. 410-208-4994
FIRE DEPARTMENT FUNDRAISER & RECRUITMENT White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 8 a.m.-noon. Stop by the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department’s booth and purchase your truck raffle tickets, Green Number Plate Signs and learn about becoming a member of the department. 410-641-8272
Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City. Registration/check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. Runners will start at 9 a.m. followed by the walkers. https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=100809, 410-726-1893
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O.C.TOBERFEST HOWL-O-WEEN PET PARADE North Division Street and Boardwalk, Ocean City, 1 p.m. Registration begins at noon. Dress up your pets and compete for prizes and surprises. Participants are encouraged to donate pet supplies or monetary donations. https://specialeventpro.com/ oc-toberfest, 410-798-6304
Trimper’s Rides of Ocean City, 700 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 3 p.m. Following the HowlO-Ween Pet Parade, bring your furry friends to Trimpers for more pet-friendly opportunities and vendors. https://www.trimperrides. com/events/upcoming-events, 410-289-8617
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North Division Street and Boardwalk, Ocean City, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free event. Maze features wicked witches, pirates of the sand, scary scarecrows, ghouls in the graveyard, zombies and more. http://specialeventpro.com/ oc-toberfest, 410-798-6304
26th Street & Boardwalk, Ocean City, 3 p.m. Costumed cars parade along the boardwalk, starting at 3 p.m. from 26th Street to the Inlet Parking Lot, where Trunk or Treat will begin at 3:30 p.m. Applications for parade: https://admin.ococean.com. 410-250-0125
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Ocean Breeze Alpacas, 10304 Caleb Road, Berlin, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring tours, demonstrations, various fiber artists, blacksmith, hayrides, games. Alpaca goods, yarn, hand-knits and roving available. Rain date is Oct. 24. Susan, 443-880-7808; Nancy, 410-215-0931
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Plantation Lakes Community Center Parking Lot, 29787 Plantation Lakes Blvd., Millsboro, 1-1:45 p.m. Join in on the Zumba class as they dance to fight breast cancer and support the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. Preregistration is $10 at Judy Duffy, 571-238-4018. Day of registration costs $15. 973-534-1436
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Sunset Park, 700 S. Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Featuring local breweries, vendors, live music and food trucks. First hour reserved for VIPs. Rain date is Oct. 24. Tickets: https://shorecraftbeer.ticketspice.com/6th-annual-octoberfest. 410-703-1970
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Trimper’s Rides of Ocean City, 700 S. Atlantic Ave., 4 p.m. Haunted park, hay ride, face painting, hay maze and ride Trimper rides all day for $20. Prizes for best costumes. https://www.trimperrides.com/events/upcoming-events, 410-289-8617
O.C.TOBERFEST DRIVE-IN MOVIE Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 7 p.m. Featuring “Casper” on the big LED screen. Audio through speakers and via FM transmission. Guest must pay the Inlet Parking Lot fees ($3/hour). https://specialeventpro.com/octoberfest, 410-798-6304
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Call 410-723-6397 Classifieds appear in Ocean City Today & Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com & baysideoc.com
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Year-Round Help Needed For Boat Yard. Mechanical ability a plus. Duties include shrink wrapping boats, blocking up boats and assisting technicians. Temporary probationary period. Must live in Ocean City/Berlin area. Call Dennis @ Harbor Marine 410-213-2296.
In search of self-motivated, creative NAIL TECH to join our team and OC Hair and Nail Studio, located in the Gold Coast Mall. Full or Parttime available. Additional incentives offered for those with existing following. Please call to schedule interview, 410-524-7606.
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Rooms Division Manager We are currently recruiting for a year round Rooms Division Manager for our Oceanfront convention hotel (250 rooms w/ 85 adjacent condominiums). The preferred candidate should have a minimum of 3 years hotel front desk management with working knowledge of housekeeping, inventory/ revenue experience, good verbal communications and telephone etiquette. Qualified candidates apply. Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package available. Apply in person, Mondays through Saturdays 10am – 4pm.
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST TRAINEE- Full Time, State Benefits. Duties include performing inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with environmental health laws and regulations. Duties are performed in various programs, which include Food Service Facility Compliance, Public Swimming Pool/Spa Compliance, Rabies Prevention & Vector Borne Disease and Nuisance Complaint Investigation and Abatement. At the time of hire, the selected applicant must possess a certificate of eligibility to be licensed as an Environmental Health Specialist from the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists. Valid driver’s license and background check required. APPLY ONLINE at www.jobapscloud.com/md by November 1, 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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Looking for a job? We’re looking for YOU!!!!!! Pointe On The Bay. Small family oriented timeshare/condominium resort. We’re looking for a part time, year round, reliable person to join our team. Duties include working with another team member to maintain safety standards of building, including keeping walkways, stairways and balconies clear when needed. Occasional repair and paint in units on an as needed basis. Other tasks as listed in job description. Salary dependent on job skills. Email: suzannewatson18@ gmail.com
Updated 1BR/1BA Apartment available for rent in beautiful downtown historic Berlin, MD. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Rent is $1100/ month plus utilities with first and last month’s rent due at signing along with a $1100 security deposit. No smoking. No pets. Call 410-641-2111 ask for Jessica.
Charitable foundation expanding and coming to Ocean City (See TheLearnersLabFoundation. org & TherapyConnection Institute.org). Corporate Rental Needed. Multiyear, minimum one year, with option to renew. NO HOA properties. Seeking 2BR, 2BA no more than $1250 monthly, including utilities or mobile home without utilities. OC/Berlin area preferred. No further out than the Bishopville-Ironshire region. Studio/1BR no more than $750-1k/monthly. No Salisbury rentals please. Call Jerri at 202-839-7750.
Storage West Ocean City. 2-car garage for rent w/attached work room. Total 775 sq. ft. Call John 410-726-0075.
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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.
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CALENDAR Continued from Page 40 and Pocomoke Police Departments, Worcester County Government Center and Atlantic General Hospital. No liquids.
Sun., Oct. 24 AUTUMN HOME & CONDO SHOW & ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. All things home related. Admission is $6 for adults, free to children 13 years and younger, and military, police, and fire with ID. Includes admission to O.C. Pet Expo. https://oceanpromotions.info, 410-213-8090
OC PET EXPO Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Featuring pet products and services, small animal petting zoo, pet costume and “Best In” contests and pony rides. All pets attending must be on a non-retractable leash. https://oceanpromotions.info, 410-213-8090
OCEAN CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Headquarters, 1409 Philadelphia Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Something for all ages. Junior firefighter challenge, learn CPR, blood pressure checks, give-a-ways, light refreshments, demonstrations and new heavy rescue dedication. 410-289-4346
HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL CHURCH TO INSTALL NEW DEAN Holy Trinity Cathedral (Anglican), 11021 Worcester Highway, Berlin, 10 a.m. Installation of the church’s new dean, the Very Rev. Fr. Larry Barnhill. https://htcanglican.org.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS CEREMONY Church of the Holy Spirit Episcopal, 10001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Any size, shape or type of pet is welcome. Participants may also bring a photo of a departed pet or a stuffed animal that means a lot. Halloween costumes welcome. 410-723-1973
O.C.TOBERFEST THE GREAT PUMPKIN RACE N. Division St. & Boardwalk, Ocean City, 1 p.m. Registration begins at noon. Build your own pumpkin race car and compete in a side-by-side down hill race. Prizes awarded. https://specialeventpro.com/octoberfest, 410-798-6304
HALLOWEEN SPOOK OUT Northside Park, Ballfield #1, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 1-3 p.m. Carnival games, arts and crafts, hayrides, snacks and costume contests. Admission cost is one full bag of individually wrapped candy per child. Volunteer: KAllison@oceancitymd.gov. 410-250-0125
North Division Street and Boardwalk, Ocean City, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free event. Maze features wicked witches, pirates of the sand, scary scarecrows, ghouls in the graveyard, zombies and more. http://specialeventpro.com/ oc-toberfest, 410-798-6304
O.C.TOBERFEST BIG TOYS ON THE BOARDWALK On the Boardwalk near the Amusement Pier, 1 N. Division St., Ocean City, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Featuring construction equipment, emergency vehicles, muscle cars, race boats, a helicopter and more. Kids of all ages welcome. https://specialeventpro.com/oc-toberfest, 410-798-6304
Mon., Oct 25 Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Group uses exercises to stimulate creative expression. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600
DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00-9:00 p.m. All ladies that love to sing invited. Contact Mary, 410629-9383 or Carol Ludwig, 302-242-7062.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (T.O.P.S.) Atlantic General Hospital - Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. A weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy
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Tues., Oct. 26 STORY TIME ‘NOT SO SPOOKY STORIES’ Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., Berlin, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and finger plays. Take-home activity included. For 2-5 year old children. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
OCPS SAFE BOATING COURSE Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 6-9 p.m. The three-night class takes place Oct. 26-28. The course is free. Course books are available to borrow or purchase for $20. Arrive 15 minutes early on first night. ocusps.org
Atlantic General Hospital, Confernce Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5:30-7 p.m. Providing participants with hope for the future. Gail Mansell, 410-641-9725, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org.
Thurs., Oct. 28 Ocean Pines Community Center Parking Lot, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean PinesOcean City will be collecting unwrapped toys, coats, boots, shoes, thermal ware, sweatshirts, sweaters, jeans, gloves, scarves and blankets. djlandissr@gmail.com, 410-6417330
Wed., Oct. 27 Ocean City 50plus Center, 104 41st St., 10 a.m.-noon. Prizes for creative costumes and special Bingo prizes. Coffee and donuts provided. 410-250-0125
PJ/MOVIE TIME Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, 10:30 a.m. Come in your PJs and watch “Mickey’s House of Villains!” Take home Disneythemed halloween activities. Total run time about 70 mins. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
CRAFT TIME ‘PUMPKIN MADNESS’ Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Decorate your very own pumpkin to take home. For 2-5 year old children. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
DOCTOR MADDOCKTER’S MAD, MAD LIBRATORY Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 2-5:30 p.m. A spooky time for all ages. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
FIRST STATE DETACHMENT OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MEETING
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American Legion Synepuxent Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 12-1 p.m. Any Marines and Navy Corpsman who have served in the Corps, living in Worcester and Sussex counties, are welcome. 410-4307181, websergeant@firststatemarines.org
Splendid Earth Farm, Berlin. 3-5 p.m. Farmer Jeanne VanderClute and Lower Shore Land Trust’s Land Stewardship Manager Frank Deuter will discuss soil health. https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/livinglocal-farm-visit/
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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
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE FEE SIMPLE DWELLING 2502 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Purchase Money Deed of Trust from Jeffrey Young, dated June 11, 2010, and recorded in Liber 5499, folio 230, among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, as modified, default having occurred under the terms thereof, and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Courthouse Door, Snow Hill, MD on Monday, October 25, 2021 AT 11:00 AM All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon SITUATED IN Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Purchase Money Deed of Trust. The property is believed to be improved by a Rancher style dwelling believed to contain three bedrooms, two baths, central air conditioning, two fireplaces, a rear deck, and a two-car driveway. The property address is 2502 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD 21851. Said property is in fee simple and is sold in an “as is condition” and subject to all covenants, conditions, liens, restrictions, easements, rightsof-way as may affect same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $13,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or certified check, or other form acceptable to the Substitute Trustees, in their sole discretion. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) days of ratification, the deposit may be forfeited or property may be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. Interest to be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the deed of trust note from date of sale to date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees in the event the property is purchased by someone rather than the note holder. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , including, but not limited to, exceptions to the sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, or court administration of the foreclosure, there shall be no abate-
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public 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 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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OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: October 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a)
requesting a 1.2-foot variance to the 10-foot side yard setback requirement for a four (4) story building providing a remaining 8’-9 ¼” setback. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 10, Block 44, of the Oceanbay City Plat; further described as located on the north-east corner of Coastal Highway and 76th Street, and locally known as 7600 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: JOSEPH E. MOORE for BOBLITS INVESTMENTS, LLC – (BZA 2604 #21-09500017) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Maureen Howarth, Attorney OCD-10/14/2t _________________________________ MICHAEL B. MATHERS WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE, MATHERS & ILLUMINATI, LLP 115 BROAD STREET P.O. BOX 910 SALISBURY, MD 21803 410-742-3176 LEMAR FOOKS 1242 South Ogden Drive, #7 Los Angeles, CA 90019 Plaintiff v. LARISSA FOOKS 2622 Orchard Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90019 LEWALTER FOOKS 2622 Orchard Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90019 LEMOYNE FOOKS 2622 Orchard Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90019 LANCE R. FOOKS 709 Winchester Street Bakersfield, CA 93309 LAMBERT R. FOOKS l 121 Delpy View Lane Vista, CA 92804 LYNN R. FOOKS Healing Hands Assisted Living 806 V: W. 95th Street Los Angeles, CA 90044 All Persons Having or Claiming to Have Any Interest in the Property Known as: 5 Acres NE Side Holly Grove Road SDAT Tax ID: 10-019117 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY CASE NO: C-23-CV-21-000149
NOTICE
That the above Plaintiff has filed a petition entitled Complaint for Quiet Title, in which he is seeking that fee simple title for the property at issue be vested in Lemar Fooks, and that the interests of all other claimants be extinguished, for the real property described as: being in the third election district of said Worcester County, in Synepuxant Neck, and convey- to them by deed dated June nineteen hundred and eight — Beginning at a stone on the road leading to Synepuxent Neck and running N. 54 1.2 E 56.80 poles, thence S. 35 E. l4 poles, thence S. 54 1.2 W. 56.80 poles to said road leading to Synepuxent Neck, thence in a straight line to the
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beginning, 14 poles, containing nearly five acres of land be the same more or less. Notice is hereby issued by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the relief sought in the aforementioned Complaint may be granted, unless cause be shown to the contrary. Defendant is to file the response to the complaint on or before November 8, 2021. Failure to file the response within the time allowed may result in a judgement by default or the granting of the relief sought, provided a copy of this Notice be published in some newspaper published in the County in each of the three (3) successive weeks on or before November 1, 2021. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-10/14/3t _________________________________
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of Public Hearing on Disposal of Surplus Real Estate The County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland propose to quitclaim a .08848± acre parcel located in the Town of Berlin, on the east side of Harrison Avenue near North Main Street, and designated as Item No. 2 in a deed and plat recorded in the land records of Worcester County in Liber FWH 418, folio 263 to the Berlin Fire Company, Inc. for zero consideration. The PUBLIC HEARING on this disposal of surplus real estate will be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2021 at 10:30 A.M. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 – Government Center One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Questions may be directed to Weston S. Young, Chief Administrative Officer, by calling 410-632-1194, or by email at weston.young@co.worcester.md.us. WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OCD-10/14/3t _________________________________ CHARLES T. CAPUTE ESQ. CHARLES T. CAPUTE, LLC 1006 S. WASHINGTON STREET EASTON, MD 21601-4303
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18926 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LLOYD B. LEWIS AKA: LLOYD BRADFORD LEWIS Notice is given that Gail T. Lewis, 10406 Windy Drive, P.O. Box 591, Ocean City, MD 21843, was on October 04, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lloyd B. Lewis who died on August 28, 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 4th day of April, 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. Gail T. Lewis 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: October 14, 2021 OCD-10/14/3t _________________________________ ROBERT D. WOLFGANG JR. 29 H ATLANTIC AVE. OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18937 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CAROL PATSCHORKE Notice is given that F. Richard Patschorke, 13 Beechnut Court, Berlin, MD 21811, was on October 08, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Carol Patschorke who died on October 1, 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 April, 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,
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18947 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM A. GIBBS JR. Notice is given that Julianne Gibbs, P.O. Box 419, Ocean City, MD 21843, was on October 14, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William A. Gibbs, Jr. who died on October 2, 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 14th day of April, 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. Julianne Gibbs 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
OCTOBER 22, 2021 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 21,2021 OCD-10/21/3t _________________________________
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of a Public Hearing of the Town of Berlin Planning Commission Pursuant to the Town of Berlin, MD Code Sections 108-214 and 108215, the Berlin Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing during its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM in the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD to consider a request to change the zoning classification of the parcel known as Worcester County Tax Map number 0025, Parcel 0004, consisting of approximately 25 acres from B-2 Shopping District to R-4 Residence District 4 received from Delmarva Property Management, Inc. OCD-10/21/2t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18933 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ESTHER GREEN Notice is given that Wendy Green, 19 Mystic Harbor Blvd., Berlin, MD 21811, was on October 08, 2021 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Esther Green who died on September 8, 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the
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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: October 21, 2021 OCD-10/21/1t _________________________________
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Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 6:00 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to waive a maximum of sixteen (16) parking spaces for employee housing with a maximum capacity of 84 people providing one (1) parking space on site in reference to Section 110-932(b)(34). The site of the appeal is described as Lot 157, Block 17 of the Ocean City Plat, further described as located on the south side of Dorchester Street, and known locally as 205 Dorchester Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: MAD DESIGN GROUP, INC. – (BZA 2605 #2109400013) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Maureen Howarth, Attorney OCD-10/21/3t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18943 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CHARLES E. MORGAN AKA: CHARLES EDWARD MORGAN SR. Notice is given that Christina Lynch, 5601 Whiton Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863, was on October 13, 2021 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Charles E. Morgan who died on August 21, 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. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Christina Lynch Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott
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OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
SMALL ESTATE
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18944 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CAROLYN F. MORGAN AKA: CAROLYN FRANCES MORGAN Notice is given that Christina Lynch, 5601 Whiton Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863, was on October 13, 2021 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Carolyn F. Morgan who died on September 1, 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. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Christina Lynch Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott 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: October 21, 2021 OCD-10/21/1t _________________________________ 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. SHANNAN CHRISTA JOHNSON 600 Walnut Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000288
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Notice is hereby given this 19th day of October, 2021, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 600 Walnut Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 22nd day of November, 2021, pro-
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vided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 15th day of November, 2021. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $143,640.00. 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-10/21/3t _________________________________
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Farmers Jeanne VanderClute, left, and Matthew Harhai will be hosting two local farm visits in conjunction with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program to educate visitors on the benefits of small-scale farming. The first visit is Thursday while the second is Nov. 3.
Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland
BID SOLICITATION 4th Street Bulkhead
Mayor & City Council Ocean City are seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, hardware, concrete and filter cloth to install approximately 51 linear feet of new steel bulkhead landward of an existing steel bulkhead located along the Isle of Wight Bay Channel at the west end of 4th street in Ocean City, Maryland and for said work to be in conformity with the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the 4th Street Bulkhead 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 Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., located at 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842 for any questions concerning the Bid Documents. The last day for questions will be noon on Monday, November 01, 2021. The Addendum will be posted by close of business on Tuesday, November 02, 2021. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Monday, November 15, 2021 by 4:00 p.m. and will be opened and read aloud at the Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting held on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 6:00 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-10/21/1t _________________________________
MCBP shows small-scale farming (Oct. 22, 2021) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program is hosting two local farm visits for guests to learn the beneficial impacts of small-scale farming with sustainable practices. The first visit is slated for Thursday, Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m. Farmer Jeanne VanderClute is providing a tour of Splendid Earth Farm in Berlin. She will be discussing her farming journey including her passion for soil health. Lower Shore Land Trust’s Land Stewardship Manager Frank Deuter will also share his wisdom regarding soil health at this event. The second visit will be held Wednesday, Nov.3 from 2-4 p.m. Farmer Matthew Harhai is providing a tour of the Goat Plum Tree Farm in Berlin. Harhai will be sharing his vast knowledge of local fungi and their ecosystem benefits. Participants will have to chance to go foraging with
Harhai’s guidance and see a cooking demonstration. Both visits are open to the public, but registration is required as participation is limited. Register online at https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/livi ng-local-farm-visit/. These visits are part of the expanded Living Local initiative funded by the Environmental Protection Agency to provide agricultural environmental education in Worcester County through the implementation of educator trainings, student field trips, and community workshops on local farms. These components are designed to address the environmental and human impacts affecting agriculture, as well as the benefits best farm practices have on Maryland’s coastal bays. MCBP exists to protect and conserve the waters and surrounding watershed of Maryland’s five coastal
OC Power Squadron to offer safe boating course in OP (Oct. 22, 2021) The Ocean City Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons, will present a comprehensive Safe Boating course at the Ocean Pines Library, Oct. 2628, from 6-9 p.m. There is a $20 charge for the course book if participants wish to have one for reference, or they may borrow one with a $20 deposit, which will be refunded it is returned unmarked on the last class night. Participants should arrive 15 minutes early the first night for registration. Class instruction will be conducted in accordance with prevailing covid-19 social distancing guidelines. Anyone born after July 1, 1972, is required to satisfactorily complete a
safe boating class to operate a recreational vessel or personal water-craft in Maryland. (Jan. 1, 1978 in Delaware). Successfully completing this class also satisfies state requirements nationwide. This course covers basic boat handling, rules of the road, navigation, federal and state regulations, aids to navigation, and required equipment, among other topics. It will include a review and exam on the last night. Statistics show that in 82 percent of boating fatalities, the captain had no formal boating education. The Ocean City Power Squadron encourages all boaters to complete a boating safety class. Visit the Ocean City Power Squadron at: ocusps.org.
bays. Living Local is an initiative to engage and create more environmentally literate citizens and equip them with tools to help them critically think, problem solve, and make responsible decisions towards a sustainable future for the local community. For more information on 2021 Living Local community workshops or upcoming educator trainings, email Living Local Grant Lead Chandler Joiner, cjoiner@mdcoastalbays.org or 410-213-2297, ext. 107. The Maryland Coastal Bays Program is a 501(C)(3) consensus nonprofit, partially funded by the EPA, dedicated to protecting the Coastal Bays behind Ocean City and Assateague Island through education and restoration projects.
OC’s Halloween Spook Out at Northside Park (Oct. 22, 2021) Ocean City Recreation and Parks is inviting kids of all ages and their families to participate in the 2021 Halloween Spook Out outside at Northside Park on 125th Street, this Sunday from 1-3 p.m. The event will feature carnivalstyle games with candy prizes, hayrides, crafts and other activities. Halloween costumes are encouraged as there will be contests throughout the event where prizes will be awarded. The party will take place on Ballfield #1, Entry is one bag of individually wrapped candy per child. For more information, visit https://ococean.com/events/halloween-spook-out2021.
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Votes, money rule highway projects Once again, state transportation department officials said what they had to say to the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday, and the commissioners responded in kind, just as they have been for the past several years. There’s a sameness to these sessions that brings them closer to looking completely pointless, despite the good intentions of both parties. Department of Transportation officials have to make the rounds of local governments every so often, and they have to have something to report, even if it’s roughly what was said the last time. Meanwhile, local officials must continue to plead for the same changes and improvements because that’s what their constituents want. In Worcester County’s case, the greatest needs continue to be additional lanes for Route 90 and Route 589. The traffic situations on these main arteries aren’t getting any better, and, as County Commissioner Jim Bunting said Tuesday, one reason for that is the explosive growth next door in coastal Sussex County. That, obviously, is beyond Maryland’s control (it’s looking like the State of Delaware doesn’t have much control either these days). The greater problem for Worcester, however, is more fundamental: the state doesn’t have enough highway money to spread around to jurisdictions with small voting populations. As bad as residents might want highway improvements, and as much as this area needs something to be done to address concerns about ingress and egress during times of emergency, we just don’t have the political horsepower to force the issue. One thing that could make a difference in the quest for greater budgetary recognition of these local needs is if Maryland-based nonresident property owners could be brought on board as well. Until such time that these people start beating on their legislators back in the suburban counties about improving access to their second homes and investment properties, it looks as if Worcester by itself must continue to wait until the money for major projects somehow magically appears.
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Magic miracle cures
It probably got lost in the biased reporting of the national media, but when Rep. Andy Harris, a physician, prescribed the animal worming medicine ivermectin as a coronavirus preventative, more good came out of it than people know. As one person told me, “My husband, Cosmo, took it. On the downside, it didn’t do diddly for or against covid19, but on a positive note, he did stop scooting across the lawn. “That’s a big plus, especially when I let him out in By the morning.” Stewart It’s rare that I’m at a loss Dobson for words, but I’m unable to explain why people reject clinically proven treatments and vaccines in favor of bizarre approaches they have heard about through one grapevine or the other. It’s a fact, though, that people have been coming up with crazy medical theories for centuries. Back in the 1300s, when the Black Death was doing some extensive population control in Europe and Asia, one physician declared that the cause of its spread was that the “aerial spirits” of sick people were seeping out of their eyes and infecting anyone who looked at them. You can look it up. Today, of course, everyone knows that eyespirit leakage is easily prevented by a putting on a pair of Ray-Bans, with maybe a sixmonth booster of Maui Jim’s. Some cures, however, truly are inexplicable. Who knew, for instance, that a magic arrowhead in the hands of an expert could make warts disappear from the hands of two little kids? It’s true.
Many years ago, my brother and his friend were freed of this affliction by the friend’s father, who sat them down, rubbed the magic arrowhead on their warts and invoked the seemingly simple, yet miraculously effective incantation, “Magic, magic, go away.” As spells go, “magic, magic, go away” doesn’t exactly inspire a sense of wonder in the eyes of the observer, but hey, not everyone knows Latin. Another thing I can’t grasp during this corona commotion is how and when objecting to vaccines became acceptable in the military. Apparently, tens of thousands of service members are saying they aren’t going to comply with the vaccination mandate. Had I known that back in the day when boot camp-level trainees had to be inoculated against 11, count ‘em, eleven, different diseases, I would have opted out of standing in line at the clinic with 500 or so other stark naked idiots and hearing the drill instructor yell, “Stand heel-to-toe, men, heel-to-toe. Make the man in front of you smile.” Let me tell you about that. There is no smiling. When you’re standing that close to each other, if seamen recruit 500 at the end of the line so much as twitches, it’s like dominoes — Bip-bip-bip-bip-bip ... or “watch itwatch it-watch it-watch it-watch it-watch it ...” I’m not kidding, just as I’m not kidding when I say that the one thing you would never have done is voice an objection to the process. “Sir? Excuse me, sir. But I’ve heard some less-than-positive things about that yellow fever vaccine, so I’m going to pass on that one. Cool? Besides, just to be safe, I brought along a magic arrowhead. You’ll never guess how I got it in here.”
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Letters to the editor Disappointed with city leadership’s behavior Editor, After the Tuesday, Oct. 12 Ocean City Council work session, it was brought to my attention there was an attack by Councilmember John Gehrig on Budget Manager Jennie Knapp during her presentation to explain the history of room tax. As former city engineer for the Town of Ocean City, I am sure fellow employees will be apprehensive that they, too, will be harassed and berated if they deliver information to the elected officials and are met with disrespectful behavior. As former City Manager of the Town of Ocean City, I know the city charter requires elected officials to deal with individual city employees only through the city manager. Councilmember Gehrig should have followed the city charter and met with City Manager Doug Miller and discussed the issue in detail. If that wasn’t satisfactory, he should have asked Council President Matt James to schedule it in closed session since it involved a single employee and that he was accusing Mrs. Knapp with “You’re completely out of control with it. You’re making decisions we don’t even know about.” I hope Council President James will schedule this charter violation for discussion and the possible reprimand of Councilmember Gehrig. City Manager Miller was correct in requesting Council President James to stop the inquisition by Councilmember Gehrig, but he was denied and the president allowed the condescending bullying to continue. As a former Ocean City councilmember, I know the complete budget is given to every elected offi-
cial, and it contains a line-by-line itemization of revenue and expenses. In this case, the $400,000 was shown as a deduction from the tourism budget with an explanation that it was being transferred to Special Events. These departmental budgets were reviewed in a budget hearing on April 8, 2021. Councilmember John Gehrig was not present at that budget hearing and thus missed an opportunity to address his concern. Instead, he waits six months and berates and assaults an innocent employee for doing her job as requested. As a resident, I’m embarrassed and disappointed that our town leadership seems to have lost all civility. Dennis W. Dare Ocean City
Wasteful spending and suggestive concepts (The following was sent to the Ocean City Council, with a copy provided to Ocean City Today). Dear O.C. City Council Members, Can somebody explain to me why Hal (Adkins) wants to spend $38,000 to convert a manual gate opener to an automatic gate opener? Public Works does not want to get out of the truck, unlock the control box and push a button to open the gate. What a waste of money. Why not use this money to bring tourists to town this new year’s weekend. With New Year’s Eve on Friday, why does O.C. not put on a concert at convention hall on Saturday night to celebrate New Year’s? I enclose an article from the newspaper what Berlin is doing for the holidays. Why does O.C. not have a weekend
Merry Marketplace in the inlet lot? Rent out Holiday Blow Up for the kids to have fun on. Have a food truck, beer truck, O.C. Canteen truck selling hot chocolate. Have a cash prize ice sculpture contest every weekend. Put up the Christmas lights on the beach that you did not use at Northside Park. Have a drive thru light display. Leave Northside Park as a walk thru display — 74,201 people walked thru the lights last year. Horse and buggy rides on the Boardwalk. Hayrides on the beach. Bonfires on the beach. New Year’s Eve Party in inlet lot 10 p.m. to midnight with a live band. Shoot off our 4th of July fireworks at midnight on the beach. George Leukel Ocean City
Helping lifeguards with beach safety Editor, This letter is a hope to inform visitors and locals that our Ocean City Beach Patrol needs your help. People need to be aware of beach safety when it comes to rip currents, shore break safety, flying umbrellas, sand holes, glass, alcohol, smoking restrictions, noise violations, ball playing, etc. These ordinances are controlled by the Ocean City Beach Patrol. They have much on their plate, too much. A more informed educated “beachgoer” would be a tremendous help to the Beach Patrol. The more you “know,” the safer you and your family will be and the less stress on the “guards,” who need to focus on their jobs with as little stress as possible. A more “educated,” caring, beach patron makes for a safer beach experience which you can enjoy for years to come. Let us be more responsible for our own safety and that of our families so that the guards have less to do. They are only human. Frederick A. Kinling Ocean City
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Fire department hosts open house at headquarters (Oct. 22, 2021) The Ocean City Fire Department will host an open house on Sunday, Oct. 24, at fire headquarters, 1409 Philadelphia Avenue, featuring a variety of activities for residents of all ages. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children in attendance will have the opportunity to participate in the junior firefighter challenge to get an idea of what it is like to be a firefighter and use a fire hose to extinguish a fire. Additionally, the department will have give-a-ways, light refreshments, and its new heavy rescue on display. Members of the department will also provide important fire safety and prevention lessons. “We are excited to welcome visitors to our fire station,” said Ocean City Fire Chief Richie Bowers. “This family fun event is free and we will have something for folks of all ages, from kids activities to blood pressure checks.”
Church to bless animals Sunday (Oct. 22, 2021) 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 Oct. 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the church parking lot. Halloween costumes are welcome. The church is located at Coastal Highway and 100th Street and parking is available in the lot. Pets should be on leashes or otherwise under their owners’ control. Any size, shape or type of pet is welcome. Guests may also bring a photo of a departed pet, or a stuffed animal to be blesses. Call the church at 410-723-1973 for further information.
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Alpaca farm anniversary Oct. 23 Free tours, demonstrations, and more slated 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Berlin-area spot (Oct. 22, 2021) Ocean Breeze Alpacas will have an open house celebrating its 10-year anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. The farm, located at 10304 Caleb Road in Berlin, 21811, will be open free to the public for tours, demonstrations, and activities. Co-owners Nancy and Susan Taylor invite all to come meet their alpacas and visit the “Breezy Barn” farm store of local alpaca goods, yarn, hand-knits and roving. One-of-akind hand knits are available just in time for the cooler weather. “We hope everyone can join us on
Saturday when we have invited various fiber artists demonstrating knitting, spinning, rug-hooking, and weaving,” Susan Taylor said. “There will be games, activities, a blacksmithing demonstration, and our popular hayride for the kids and the young at heart. A food truck with sandwiches and ice cream will also be available. It promises to be a fun day on the family farm.” Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Although Saturday is the bigger day of festivities, the farm will also open to the public on Sunday, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. “Be sure to visit the farm store to see items from Classic Alpaca, the New England Alpaca Fiber Pool, and our local consigners,” Nancy Taylor
added. “Our hats, scarves, socks, gloves and stuffed alpaca toys make great gifts. You can get an early start on your holiday shopping with our unique local hand-knit items, or purchase some of our own alpaca yarn to start your own knitted or crocheted project.” The Taylors started their alpaca farm business 10 years ago with a herd of seven males. Over the years, the herd has grown to as many as 40. Currently, they have 23 alpacas, including all of the 22 colors the Alpaca Owners Association recognizes. They also have three babies, also known as crias, that are just a year old, and three llamas. For more information, please contact Susan Taylor, 443-880-7808, or Nancy Taylor at 410-215-0931.
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AGH waits on CDC for J&J booster FDA group cleared second shot for vaccine last week, final approval still pending By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) As a booster shot for the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is rolled out, local hospital officials are still waiting on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials to weigh in before sticking arms. Late last week, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory group cleared a booster shot for the J&J vaccine. It is still waiting on official emergency approval, which will be the catalyst for Atlantic General officials to begin offering it. “While the FDA approved boosters for J&J and Moderna, the CDC has not weighed in,” said Heather Snyder, the infection prevention manager at Atlantic General Hospital, in an email this week. “We do anticipate there will be consensus with this recommendation in the near future. Once boosters for the additional products are approved for [emergency use authorization], we will begin offering to all eligible individuals.” Snyder added that hospital officials have partnered with on-site pharmacists to support the need and are also planning more community clinics in the future. Right now, first and second doses of all three types of the vaccine — J&J, Moderna and Pfizer — are available at the pharmacy in the main lobby of the hospital. Pfizer third and booster shots are
available as well. Weekly vaccine numbers and info: • As of Thursday, Maryland providers administered more than 8.25 million covid-19 vaccines for a total of 85.5 percent of residents with at least one dose. • Hospital staff at Atlantic General have administered 12,287 covid vaccines as of Wednesday. • According to the Worcester County Health Department, 72.4 percent of the county’s population was fully vaccinated as of Wednesday. • Atlantic General staff members administered 112 shots since last week. • As of Wednesday, 90 percent of AGH staff members had received at least one dose of the vaccine and interest was still high for first, second, third and booster shots among employees. • Atlantic General Hospital hosts vaccine clinics from 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-2 020 Weekly covid numbers: • As of Thursday, Worcester County’s covid-19 positivity rate was
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5.96 percent, a decrease from 7.06 percent last week. Posting the highest positivity rate in the state was Garrett County at 12.35 percent. • The state’s positivity rate was 3.29 percent Thursday. • Also as of Thursday, Maryland reported 553,593 confirmed covid cases. • Worcester County confirmed 69 new cases since last week, bringing the total cases since March 2020 to 4,958. • Atlantic General Hospital reported seven covid in-patients this week, down from 11 last week. Four of the patients were fully vaccinated and the ages ranged between 52 and 90. • Ocean Pines and Berlin had 1,911 cases and Ocean City had 1,247 Thursday. • Worcester County has reported 115 covid deaths since March 2020. • According to the state health department website, as of Wednesday, 60 people in Worcester County schools — both public and private — were positive for covid. Broken down, Snow Hill Middle School had 25 cases, Showell Elementary had 21, Seaside Christine Academy had 10 and Stephen Decatur High School had four. Worcester County Public Schools also tracks new covid cases and outbreaks through an online dashboard tracking system found at worcesterk12.org/cms/One.aspx?por talId=577441&pageId=9819826. According to the site, between Oct. 11 and 14, the school system reported 22 new covid cases.
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Head-on collision shuts down Route 90 Sat., three injured By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) Route 90, between Route 598 and Ocean City, was shut down for about three hours early Saturday morning following a head-on collision on the Saint Martins Neck Bridge. The accident involved three vehicles, including an SUV that belonged to the Maryland State Police Department, according to a press release from the Ocean Pines Fire Department. At 1:09 a.m., the department was alerted to the accident. Upon arrival, paramedics found three injured people, one of whom was trapped inside one of the vehicles. “Utilizing cordless Holmatro (res-
cue equipment), crews were able to quickly extricate the entrapped (person),” the press release stated. Two victims were transported to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury — one by road and one by air. The third was evaluated at the scene and refused further treatment. The Maryland State Police, who are investigating the accident, said that alcohol is suspected to have played a factor. The span of Route 90 between Route 598 and Ocean City remained closed while police assessed the scene of the accident. The road was reopened shortly after 4 a.m. As of Wednesday, no updates were available on the status of the hospitalized victims.
Correction A story that printed Oct. 15 about Theodore Generous’ sentence to a plea of sexual assault had the incorrect amount of jail time. Generous received a 10-year sentence to one count of sexual abuse of a minor household/family member with five years probation.
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A head-on collision on the Saint Martins Neck Bridge early Saturday morning shut down a span of the road, from Route 589 to Ocean City, for three hours while investigators from the Maryland State Police assessed the scene. Three people were injured with two requiring hospitalization. Alcohol is suspected to have played a factor.
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WORLD WAR II
Russia, Germany duke it out in muddy Tula By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) This week, 80 years ago, the Red Army was counter-attacking the German forces that were attempting to capture the Soviet city of Tula. Tula is a 700-year-old Russian city located 120 miles south of Moscow, on the Upa River. At the time, it had a population of 272,000 and was an important weapons manufacturing center. Today it has a population of about 500,000 and is the capital of the Tula District — Tulskaya Oblast. The home of the great Russian author, Leo Tolstoy — Yasnaya Polyana (Clear Glade) — is located just outside the city and is now a museum. During the battle for the city, the house was occupied by the Germans and converted to a hospital. In 1941, Tula was the linchpin for the German effort to encircle the Soviet capital. The forces aiming for Tula were part of Col.-Gen. Heinz Guderian’s Second Panzerarmee, which constituted the southern half of a pincer movement aimed at surrounding the Soviet capital. Just about that time, heavy rains came, turning the ground into mud, slowing the advance of the German mechanized forces and tripling its fuel consumption. General Guderian’s Second Panzerarmee turned toward Tula on Oct. 8, 1941. The first snow fell the day before. Gen. Guderian was just about the best Panzer commander that the Germans had, and, therefore, the best in the world. His Panzers split the Allied armies during the French Campaign. If he hadn’t been restrained by his nervous superiors, the Allies might not have been able to secure the port at Dunkirk and evacuate the British Expeditionary Force. During the Campaign, he earned the sobriquet, “Der Schnelle Heinz — Hurrying Heinz!” Guderian understood the need for speed! On Oct. 23, 1941, Marshal Semyon Timoshenko was placed in charge of
the Soviet defense of the area, which includes Tula. Marshal Timoshenko was named a Hero of the Soviet Union, and a Marshal of the Soviet Union, for pulling the Soviet fat out of the fire in the Winter War with Finland. Gen. Guderian’s Second Panzerarmee proceeded up the highway toward Tula from Orel on General Heinz Guderian Oct. 24. Orel, which means “eagle” in Russian, is located 224 miles south-southwest of Moscow and had been captured on Oct. 3. Today, it has a population of 317,000. Gen. Guderian’s Second Panzerarmee reached the outskirts of Tula on Oct. 26. At that time General Guderian’s Second Panzerarmee consisted of three Armeekorps: XXIV, XLIII & LIII, which included seven infantry, and three Panzer, divisions, and the elite Grossdeutchland regiment. The corps were led by Gens. Baron Geyr von Schweppenburg, Gotthard Heinrici and Karl Weisenberger. On Oct. 29, 1941, when Gen. Guderian’s forces made a final push to take Tula, a combination of soft and muddy ground, severe cold in the evenings, inadequate clothing, general fatigue and the tenaciousness of the Soviet soldiers defeated their effort. The Germans were two miles from the Soviet city, when, on Nov. 1, Gen. Guderian called a halt to the assault. That same day, the first troops from Siberia took their place in the defenses of Moscow. Tula was defended by Fiftieth Army, commanded by Arkadii N. Ermakov, supplemented by the Tula Workers’ Regiment, the 156th NKVD Rifle Regiment and the 732 Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment. Gen. Ermakov’s Fiftieth Army was aided by the city’s citizens organized by the city’s Defense Committee
Chairman Vasilii G. Zhavoronkov, secretary of the district party committee. With the city virtually surrounded, Comrade Zhavoronkov had the citizens working feverishly digging antitank ditches and constructing defenses. Zhavoronkov would serve as the Soviet Union’s trade minister after the war. The 413th Rifle Division, commanded by Gen. Alexey Tereshkov, arrived from the Urals to reinforce Gen. Ermakov’s Fiftieth Army on Nov. 5. Two days later, Third Army, commanded by Iakov Grigorevich Kreizer and Gen. Ermakov’s reinforced Fiftieth Army, counterattacked. The Soviets battled Gen. Weisenberger’s LIII Corps for 10 days. The Soviets were finally thrown back with the loss of 3,000 prisoners and many guns. On Nov. 15, the ground having frozen solid, and the Panzers having regained their mobility, Gen. Guderian’s Second Panzerarmee renewed its attack on Tula. With the temperature at -8°F, the cold was having an effect. The first cases of frostbite appeared. Lubricating oils froze solid, telescopic sights were rendered useless and metal parts, like rifle bolts, became brittle and broke. It was the coldest winter in recorded history. And the German soldiers still had no winter clothing! This attempt to take Tula was beaten back by Gen. Ermakov’s Fiftieth Army and by FortyNinth Army, commanded by Ivan G. Zakharkin. A second Soviet counterattack was launched, on Nov. 18, by the fresh Siberian troops, equipped with T-34s, commanded by Gen. Pavel A. Belov, near Venev, causing heavy losses to the German 112th Infantry Division, commanded by Albert Newiger. Venev is a town with a current population of 16,000, in the Tula Oblast, located on the Venyovka River. The best German tanks could only take a T-34 with a well-placed shot in the rear, so without antitank guns that
could deal with the new Soviet T-34 tank, the German soldiers panicked, broke, and ran. Gen. Ermakov was relieved of command and court-martialed on Nov. 22, after the Germans achieved some local successes at Stalinogorsk (now Novomoskovsk). After a few months in prison, he was released, all was forgiven, and he was given another command. After his dismissal, command of Fiftieth Army was given to Ivan V. Boldin, who retained it till the end of the war. Novomoskovsk is located in the Tula Oblast at the source of the Don River, about 200 miles south of Moscow. Before the war, the city had a population of 79,000. Today, its population is 130,000. The 17th Panzer Division, commanded by Rudolf E. Licht, reached the outskirts of Kashira on Nov. 25. Kashira is located on the Oka River, about 90 miles south of Moscow. Today, it has a population of about 40,000. On Dec. 1, the Red Army, launched a counterattack by 1st Guards Cavalry Corps, commanded by Gen. Belov, the 112th Tank Division, commanded by Gen. Andrei L. Getman, and 415th Rifle Division, commanded by Maj. Gen. Pyotr Andreevich Aleksandrov, newly arrived from Siberia, which drove the Germans away from Kashira. Gen. Guderian’s Second Panzerarmee, shifted its attempt to capture the city the following day, cutting the rail line and the Tula-Serpukhov highway. The next day, Gen. Getman’s 112th Tank Division counterattacked and recovered the road and line. Meanwhile, the 167th Infantry Division, commanded by Maj. Gen. Wolf Trierenberg, crossed the Don River and surrounded fresh Siberian units, capturing 4,000 and 42 guns. The temperature had dropped to -31°F. By Dec. 5, Gen. Guderian had to admit failure and halted his Army’s offensive operations. The temperature was now -36°F. He recalled, Continued on Page 56
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DUI Thomas Christopher Dressel, 59, of Gwynn Oak, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City Police at 12 a.m. on Oct. 12 near Worcester Street and S. Baltimore Avenue and charged with DUI. Earlier that night, at approximate 11 p.m., police responded to a domestic dispute at a motel near South First Street, and when they arrived, the met Dressel, who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and could note spell his middle name. Dressel and his wife were ultimately evicted from his motel room, police said, and as they were moving their stuff out the officer told him not to drive because of his level of intoxication. A bit later, Dressel and his wife packed their belongings into a vehicle and Dressel got into the driver’s seat and began driving out of the parking lot. Police then stopped Dressel, who told officers he was only going “four blocks to” a hotel a Ninth Street – nearly 13 blocks away. Ultimately, Dressel was placed under arrest and taken to police headquarters. While there, he submitted to a breath test and said, “I shouldn’t have been driving. Thankfully, I didn’t kill anyone.” Dressel, police added, has had two prior DUI convictions.
Car versus light pole Nevin Cornelius Scully, 29, of Columbia, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City Police at 3:45 a.m. on Oct. 16 near 142nd Street and charged with DUI and various other charges. Officers responded to a motor vehicle crash near 142nd and Lighthouse Avenue. When they arrived, Scully told the officers he saw a “being” in the middle of the road and pulled the emergency brake, which sent his vehicle up the curb and into a tree. Scully could not describe the being, police said, and after an investigation, he was found to be under the influence of alcohol.
Second-degree assault Melissa Joy Oates, 49, of Selbyville, Delaware was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 11 p.m. on Oct. 16 near 60th Street and charged with two counts of second-degree assault, trespassing, and disorderly conduct. Officers responded to an assault near 60th Street and when they arrived, they found Oates laying on the ground in the fetal position. Oates would not tell the officers what happened, police said, but after
an investigation, security at a nearby establishment said Oates was issued a trespassing warning and not allowed on the property after having an altercation with a bartender. She was escorted out of the bar and yelled a racial term toward the security officer before walking off the property. Security staff told Oates to walk past a fire hydrant, yet she refused and only started shouting at the security guard even more before kicking him in the shin. Surveillance video of the incident shows both the assault with the bartender as well as the kick to the security guard, according to police.
Ocean City Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying two males who are suspected of vandalizing property near 30th Street on Oct. 17. PHOTO COURTESY OCPD
Single-car crash Gregory Joseph Salamon, 27, of Mount Laurel, New Jersey was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 9 p.m. on Oct. 17 near Baltimore Avenue and Fifth Street and charged with DUI. Officers were dispatched to a car crash near Fifth Street and when they arrived, they saw a blue sedan stopped in the middle of Baltimore Avenue along with a large debris along the sidewalk and Baltimore Avenue. Police also said a light pole and fire hydrant were badly damaged. According to police, Salamon was the driver of the vehicle and when they approached him, he immediately got of the car and explained what happened. Salmon told officers he struck the electrical pole and fire hydrant when he was driving home, though he was not sure how he struck the large objects. Police said Salamon’s story was “very inconsistent and difficult to understand.” After reviewing City Watch video, police noted, Salmon’s vehicle was seen driving on the sidewalk and striking the light pole and fire hydrant. Police added that Salmon appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, and after a further investigation, he was placed under arrest and taken to headquarters.
Vandals The Ocean City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two males suspected of vandalism near 30th Street on Oct. 17. Anyone who can identify the males are encouraged to contact Officer Stoner at istoner@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6610. Anonymous tips can also be given to the police department by calling 510-520-5136 or visiting https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/policy/crime-tips/ and referencing case number 2021-006459.
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OBITUARIES ROBERT THOMAS STONE Ocean Pines July 31, 1937 – Oct. 5, 2021 Bob was born and raised in Lombardee Beach, Maryland. He graduated from Glen Burnie High School in Baltimore in 1956. Bob was a role model husband, father and daddad. He was friendly and kind Robert Stone to everyone. A strong man who never let life get him down. Always positive. He worked hard through his life to make sure his family was happy and taken care of. He loved all of us so very much. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Jeannie. He is survived by his daughter, Tracey Despeaux and husband, Darryl; grandfather to Josh Utz and Kerri, Mandy Coble and Matt, Rebecca Despeaux; and great-grandfather to Jacob Utz and Bradley Coble and soon to be Caroline Utz and baby Coble. He is also survived by his sister, Leota Parsons; brothers, Allen and Richard Stone; sister-in-laws, Charlene, Carolyn and Debbie Stone, Shirley Semone and Janice Shockey. He was preceded in death by parents, Harry Sr. and Sibylla Stone and Brother Harry Jr.
Bob started working in 1956 at the Key Highway Shipyard. Then in 1961, he was employed with Food Machinery and Chemical (FMC). He began a career with the federal government in 1966, where he retired from in 1997. Once retired, they built a new home in Ocean Pines. That’s when Bob decided he wanted to continue to work and started at the 74th Street umbrella stand. He worked there for nine years. Bob knew everyone in the area, and families who vacationed once a year he would call them by name. He would get up in the morning, put on a bathing suit pack a cooler to include a few Bud Lights and sigh, “oh I guess I gotta go to work today.” He loved every minute of working at the beach stand. Bob moved onto his next career driving the Ocean City bus. He just couldn’t get enough of working in Ocean City. He drove the bus until Labor Day weekend this year. In 2005, Bob and his wife purchased three acres in Pittsville, Maryland, and built another new home where he currently resided. Bob loved the beach and enjoyed traveling. He purchased a motor home and traveled to 18 states. Many of his favorite places were warm and sunny: Aruba, Virgin Islands, Hawaii, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, Bahamas and Key West Florida.
As much as our family will miss him we know he has joined his wife, Jeannie. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at 4 in the afternoon, at Solley United Methodist Church, 7600 Solley Road, Glen Burnie, Maryland 21060. It will be followed by a Celebration of Life at the Despeaux’s residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the trust fund set up for Bob’s great-grandchildren. Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation and Funeral Service, a division of Holloway Funeral Home, 504 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, Maryland 21811. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.easternshorecremation.com. CHRISTOPHER EARL PRICE Ocean City Christopher Earl Price, age 37, died on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of Earl “Tim” Price and Mary (Todd) Price of Berlin. Along with his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Matthew C. Price and Jonathan Price, both of Berlin; sister, Amy Brooks and her husband, David, of Willards; paternal grandmother,
Frances D. Price of Selbyville; and maternal grandmother, June R. Todd of Ocean City. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Earl Price Sr., and maternal grandfather, Omar W. Todd. Also surviving are several beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Chris leaves behind many good friends and his “Shenanigan’s family” which were so very much a part of his life. Chris was a 2002 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School, and had been employed as a waiter in Ocean City. He had a smile that could light up the darkest room. He loved warm weather, skateboarding, surfing, and of course, living at the beach. An animal lover, especially cats. He wanted to save every cat that came his way. Cremation followed his death. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. A donation in his memory may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.
WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 54 “...the offensive on Moscow failed. We underestimated the enemy strength, as well as his size and climate. Fortunately, I stopped my troops on 5 December. Otherwise, the catastrophe would be unavoidable.” The next day, the Red Army launched its surprise counterattack. The opening artillery barrage was so heavy that an entire German division was obliterated. Marshal Timoshenko’s Southwestern Front relieved Tula on Dec. 16. With fresh troops and tanks brought from the Far East, the Tenth Army, commanded by Filipp A. Golikov, moved against Gen. Guderian’s Second Panzerarmee east of Tula. However, between Dec. 17 and 22, the Luftwaffe destroyed 299 motor vehicles and 23 tanks, slowing the Red Army’s pursuit of the Germans. Although almost surrounded and heavily pounded, Tula had held. It was named a “Hero City” on December 7, 1976. Next week: The Good Ship Reuben James 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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Five Decatur golf team members to compete at states By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 22, 2021) Five Stephen Decatur golfers will compete in the state tournament next week at University of Maryland - College Park. They earned a spot in the championship because of their performance during the District VIII tournament last Wednesday at Hyatt River Marsh in Cambridge. Decatur came in second place, two strokes behind Kent Island, 330-328. The team score advanced the Decatur foursome – sophomores Kole Kohut (80) and Evan Oglesby (82), senior captain Jacob Bauer (83) and freshman Sam Boger (85) – to states. Senior captain Abby Wesche shot a 91 during the district event, which qualified her as an individual for states. “It’s probably as good a group as I’ve had since the first year I was the varsity coach [five years ago] and that was a very strong group back then. This might be even a little stronger just because of the mixture of veteran players and young players,” said Decatur Coach Dan Stearman. “The two veterans, Abby and Jacob, have played for four years so they give us a lot of leadership, but Sam, Kole and Evan are really good players that are getting better each and every week … They’re very consistent.” Stearman added that there’s something about the group that is very interesting. “They just seem to not get overwhelmed with the situation, even though its a pretty big deal – and I think it’s a big deal – but they don’t seem to be fazed by it. They’re very talented and they each have a different strength that makes it good for the group,” he said. “Kole’s very long off the tee, Evan is just a consistent golfer from tee to green, and Sam as a freshman is very long and is learning how to finesse her game even more every time she goes out, so she’s gotten better each week. “So that’s a big strength for the younger group and the two upperclassmen have been very consistent all year,” Stearman continue. “Abby has played pretty consistent throughout the entire year and Jacob Bauer’s game is actually risen up as the year’s gone on. They’ve pushed Jacob a little bit to probably be the best golfer he’s been the four year’s he’s been on varsity.” To be successful, Stearman said the Decatur golfers need to play ex-
PHOTO COURTESY DAN STEARMAN
The Stephen Decatur golf team finished in second place during the District VIII tournament last Wednesday at Hyatt River Marsh in Cambridge. Pictured, from left, are freshman Sam Boger, senior captain Jacob Bauer, sophomores Kole Kohut and Evan Oglesby and senior captain Abby Wesche. They will all compete in the state tournament next week at University of Maryland - College Park. The first four will play as a team and Wesche will compete as an individual.
actly the same way that they’ve played the last two weeks, stay out of trouble, putt very well and not be overwhelmed by the situation. “If they can shoot the numbers that they’ve shot the last two big events we’ve had they’re going to compete very well on the final day,” he said. “We might not win as a team but it could be the highest we’ve ever placed in terms of a team foursome. If Abby plays the way she’s capable she could push some numbers there too and be in the top 20 as a single, which would be huge.” Wesche is the only Decatur golfer with experience playing in the state tournament. She was one of three Decatur golfers who advanced to the tournament in 2019, when she was a sophomore. She shot a 97. There was no state event held last year because of covid. Wesche said she is both excited and nervous to compete. “I’m excited to go up there and just have the experience to play there again,” she said. “Being there before helps you better understand the course, like club selection. Last time I went I didn’t know if it’s uphill club up, if it’s downhill club down, like those type of things, but now I understand it.” Wesche said her goal is to shoot in the 80s. For his first state appearance, Bauer also has a combination of nerves and excitement. “I want to play to my full potential and I believe that if the whole team plays how I know they can we can
achieve great things at the state level,” he said. “My individual goal is to shoot below 80 for 18 [holes], as a team, I really just want everyone to play how I know they can because if we do that then the sky is the limit!” Bauer said he is very sad that this is his last year competing in high school golf. “I am, however, looking forward to the future and what it has to offer,” he said. Boger is going into the tournament with no expectations, since it is her first time competing. “I’m kind of excited more than nervous because I don’t have too much expectations for myself considering it’s my first year,” she said. “My goal is to shoot somewhere under 100. I know it may seem high, but from the talks of it, it’s a hard course. I’ve played hard courses before … courses that professionals have played at. I’m not really intimidated by the course, I’m more intimidated by the competition.” Oglesby said his goal is to just have fun in his state tournament debut. “I don’t have any expectations going into it. It will be fun and a good experience,” he said. “I’d love to put up a good number, but states is the biggest stage of high school ball so just to be there is great and a blessing. I’m just glad to be a part of the team. This team is great. All of us click together very well.” Kohut said he is more excited than nervous for his state tournament debut. “I feel pretty confident about our
team. My goal is to do my best and hope everyone else on my team does the same,” he said. “I’m always trying to shoot for my best. My best this season is 79 on 18 holes. There’s always a chance shooting that well.” The 3A/4A classifications schools will play on Monday. Decatur is in the 1A/2A classification and will compete on Tuesday. The top teams and individuals will advance to the final round on Wednesday.
Decatur girls’ XC team Bayside S. division champs By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 22, 2021) Stephen Decatur hosted seven Bayside South teams for the division championship last Wednesday in Berlin. The Decatur girls’ team came in first place. “Our girls’ team was the only team to have enough members (five) to count as a full team,” said Decatur Coach Brenda Hommel. “I was very proud of our girls team for pulling together to finish as the number one team despite injuries and the loss of four of our runners throughout the season.” Leading the Lady Seahawks was freshman Amber Marshall, who crossed the finish line first overall See MARSHALL Page 58
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Decatur boys’ soccer team wins 4-1 over rival Kent Is.
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Stephen Decatur junior goalie Owen Knerr punts the ball during Monday’s Senior Night game against Kent Island in Berlin. He recorded seven saves. Senior captain Miguel Cervantes scored three goals in the 4-1 victory.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 22, 2021) Stephen Decatur boys’ soccer team’s senior captains, Miguel Cervantes and James Barrett, led the Seahawks to a 4-1 victory over big rival, the Kent Island Buccaneers, on their Senior Night in Berlin on Monday. “It was probably the best game of soccer we’ve played in a long time. Probably since we played them Jamie Greenwood two years ago up there,” said Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood. “The simple things we did well. It was a great win on Senior Night.” Sophomore Brogan Eastlack took the ball to the right end line then played it back across the goal to Cervantes, who knocked it past the Kent Island goalie at the 27-minute mark. Three minutes later, Cervantes
scored again on a nearly identical play, this time off a pass from Barrett. Kent Island made it 2-1 with 15 minutes remaining in the first half. Barrett was successful, netting a penalty shot to the right of the goalie with 6:30 on the clock. Cervantes earned his hat trick at the 23-minute mark in the second half, scoring off a pass from junior Dalton Bunting. “Miguel knows where to be in the middle. The three goals were nearly identical,” Greenwood said. “Taking the ball down then crossing it, that’s what we’ve been working and it’s been successful for us. He now has 17 goals on the season – and three quarters of them came from that style of play.We passed the ball well and we played very simple soccer, which is what I preached at the beginning of the game,” Greenwood said. “That is what makes us so successful.” Junior goalie Owen Knerr made seven saves.
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Continued from Page 57 (23:41.53). “Amber Marshall did not disappoint, running a very strategic race. She stayed behind the winning girl from our first meet of the season on Mt. Decatur until the last series of hills and then blew by her on the longest uphill, never to lose the lead,” Hommel said. “As a freshman, Marshall is definitely figuring out her abilities Brenda Hommel as a runner and beginning to train and race with strategy and intention. She has a lot of potential and I look forward to seeing her times continue to improve.” Also contributing to the victory was sophomore Macy Woroniecki (fourth, 25:23.76), senior Avery Braciszewski (fifth, 27:01.88) and freshmen Clarice Piela (seventh, 28:39.49) and Chloe Resnick (12th, 36:21.55). James M. Bennett won the boys’ competition with 33 points. Decatur scored 40 points to come in second place. Snow Hill took third with 54 points. Scoring points for Decatur were: senior Tristan Dutton (second, 18:20.38), sophomores Ethan Justice (fifth, 19:10.74) and Reid Caimi (ninth, 20:24.58), senior Gavin McCabe (11th, 20:34.21) and freshman Luke Braciszewski (13th, 21:26.58). “Our boys’ team worked really
hard as well and I thought we might have had a chance to win the meet but with only three veteran runners and such a young team, it is really a challenge,” Hommel said. “Nearly all of our boys improved their times on our course and felt good about their performance. Tristan Dutton especially did not disappoint as he was able to meet his season goal of breaking the Decatur school record on our course. He broke the previous record of 18:27 with a time of 18:20. Tristan is having a great season and has done a great job of inspiring our teams and keeping them focused during practices and going into meets.” Decatur will compete in the Bayside Conference championship meet on Wednesday, Oct 27, at 3 p.m. in Cambridge. “I think both teams look good going into the upcoming Bayside meet. Our girls’ team is hanging in there with the loss of multiple girls due to injuries, but has managed to remain undefeated in our conference meets for the season,” Hommel said. “Our boys’ team continues to improve as well. Many of our freshmen are showing growth, with each meet and figuring out how to pace themselves to not conserve too much energy throughout the race,” she continued. “All of our athletes like the Bayside course and are hoping to finish with personal record times. For this to happen our team needs to stay healthy and not have any more injuries moving forward.”
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Stephen Decatur senior quarterback Ashten Snelsire stretches for a few extra yards during last Thursday’s game against Queen Anne’s in Berlin. He was 30-for-47 passing for 391 yards in the back-and-forth battle. Queen Anne’s edged out Decatur 35-34.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 22, 2021) The Worcester Prep boys’ cross country team won last Wednesday’s four-school meet in Delaware, while the girls’ squad came in third. Worcester scored 42 points in the victory. The top five Mallards to cross the finish line were: junior Jason Todorov (fourth, 19:48.1), senior Nicholas Hearne (seventh, 21:45.9), and juniors Cooper Ludt (eighth, 21:51.3), Rory Pugh (11th, 22:33.3) and Luke Loeser (12th, 22:46.4). “Jason was the first one to break 19 minutes [this season]. He did well,” said Prep Coach John Zirckel. “The boys did well overall. Times were good.”
Gunston finished in second place with 46 points, followed by Delmarva Christian in third with 58. Delmarva Christian took first place in the girls’ competition with 19 points. SalisJohn Zirckel bury School finished in second with 24 points, and Worcester recorded 35. Scoring points for Worcester were: junior Caitlyn Hoen (third, 26:34), sophomore Madilyn Nechay (ninth, 28:23.2), freshman Auora Holland (11th, 29:40.5) and senior Sydney Lamson-Reich (12th, 31:29.9). “The girls ran pretty well,” Zirckel said.
WP boys’ soccer sends message to ESIAC By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 22, 2021) The Worcester Prep boys’ soccer team secured the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference and tournament homefield advantage this week. On Monday, Worcester’s game with the Salisbury School Jon Adkins Dragons in Salisbury ended in a 2-2 tie. The Mallards had to battle back after the Dragons scored right before halftime and midway into the second half to take a 2-0 lead. “The first half we looked sloppy,
we were flat and just a step off,” said Prep Coach Jon Adkins. “At halftime we discussed where the energy was at. The second goal woke us up.” Sophomore Hunter Simons netted a shot from 35 yards out with 14 minutes left in the game. “We had a lot of opportunities and when Hunter buried the free kick it got us going,” Adkins said. Sophomore Dylan McGovern assisted senior captain Brice Richins’ goal with six minutes on the clock. The teams than played two 10minute overtimes, but neither was successful in scoring. “I thought we’d win it in overtime. We dominated, we had a couple chances but we couldn’t get it past their goalie,” Adkins said. “It wasn’t
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what we wanted, but we’re still first in the conference.” Worcester was down two starters, who were missing because of college visits. Junior Chandler Schrider played in goal for Worcester and recorded six saves. On Wednesday, Worcester shut out the Holly Grove Eagles 4-0, in Westover. McGovern assists Richins goal then scored one of his own in the first half. “It was another slow start. The first goal lit a spark and our energy level rose,” Adkins said. Worcester was awarded two penalty shots in the second half because of fouls by Holly Grove players. McGovern netted the first and his
brother, Ben, a freshman, capitalized on the second. “At halftime I challenged them to play our brand of soccer and for them not to let the ball get in our defensive third,” Adkins said. “I was happy with the effort in the second half. We started to find our groove in the second half. We dominated possession, we put pressure on their defense, we had some good corners and multiple opportunities.” Junior captain Jack Gardner stopped four Holly Grove shots. “We wanted to send a message to not only Holly Grove, but the rest of the conference,” Adkins said. Top-seeded Worcester will host No. 4 Holly Grove for the ESIAC semifinals on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.
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Decatur field hockey wins over STM, ties with Crisfield By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 22, 2021) The Stephen Decatur field hockey team edged out Saint Michaels, 2-1, on Monday and tied 2-2, with Crisfield on Tuesday. Freshman Ryleigh Smith scored off a junior Bre Ferguson pass in the second quarter of Monday’s match in Saint Michaels. The Saints tied it up 42 seconds before halftime. “We were down a starter on defense, so Katie Griffin we changed positions up a bit. We had to adjust to that,” said Decatur Coach Katie Griffin. “We were getting free hits and not doing anything with them. We also talked about trying to switch the field.” Griffin said her team was lucky to get out of the third quarter without getting scored on. Then, Smith gave Decatur the go-ahead goal with 12 minutes left in the fourth quarter. “She batted it out of the air and scored,” Griffin said. “Before the fourth quarter we told them there’s 15 minutes left, we know you’re tired but give it all you got. They started to play smarter and made sure they had layers and backed each other up. They worked hard.” Junior goalie Sarah Smith had one of her best games, Griffin said. She recorded seven saves. The next day, Crisfield came to Berlin for competition. Senior captain Skylar Griffin and Smith scored in the first period.
The Crabbers made it 2-1 in the second quarter, then tied it up in the final seconds of the third. The teams played 7v7 in two 10minute overtimes. Since neither scored they then went into 1v1s, where each player started on the 25yard line and had 10 seconds to score a goal. “It was a disappointing factor having to go in to overtime. We came out with momentum, but then we couldn’t find our groove,” Coach Griffin said. “It was the first time we played back-to-back games and they were a little tired from [the day before]. They were not as fresh as they could have been. When you’re tired you have to play smarter and we didn’t. We couldn’t find our groove and we were not playing like I know we can play.” Crisfield scored its first attempt. Senior captain Hannah Short made it 1-1 on her team’s second opportunity. Neither squad scored on their third or fourth shot attempts. The Crabbers netted their fifth, which then brought up Griffin. She took the ball to goal and shot, which the Crisfield goalie cleared. Griffin quickly got the ball at the top of the circle and blasted a rocket shot into the goal to make it 2-2. “I was really proud of her,” Coach Griffin said of her daughter. “It was a great moment. After the game and overtime she took the stage as the last man standing. She didn’t give up, she gathered herself and got the ball back and scored.” Smith recorded five saves in regulation and three in overtime.
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Stephen Decatur freshman Allison Swift battles for the ball with a Crisfield player during Tuesday’s game in Berlin. The match ended in a 2-2 tie.
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Stephen Decatur senior Chloe Candeloro avoids the stick of a Crisfield player during Tuesday’s game in Berlin.
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(Left) Worcester Prep senior Anna Carpenter dribbles near the Crisfield box during Tuesday’s game in Berlin. (Right) Junior Annie Carter controls the ball. Worcester won, 5-0.
New protocols set for winter sports (Oct. 22, 2021) To promote the safe participation of students, coaches, officials and spectators, the Bayside Conference announced a set of new protocols for the upcoming winter 2021-2022 high school sports season. “In an effort to assure a full season of high school winter sports and promote the health and safety of our student athletes, we support this decision by the Bayside Conference,” Dr. Dwayne Abt, Worcester County Public Schools’ Chief Safety & Human Relations Officer, who also oversees athletics, said after the announcement was put out. The following safety protocols will go into effect at the onset of the winter high school sports season. All students participating in an interscholastic athletic activity that requires the removal of a face mask is subject to the following testing protocols: • Surveillance Testing Program:
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a. Unvaccinated students must be tested for covid-19 at a minimum of once every 14 calendar days. b. Vaccinated students are encouraged, but not required, to participate in the above testing program. However, if there is a positive case of covid-19 within the student’s cohort, he/she must be tested. i. Student athletes who miss a scheduled test for covid-19 are ineligible to participate in practices or competition until the test has been taken and negative results are provided to the student’s school. ii. Student athletes who test positive for covid-19 are ineligible to participate in practices or competition until the student completes the exclusion/quarantine requirement(s) set forth by the local school system. Athletic coaches are also required to adhere to the Surveillance Testing Program above in addition to all covid-19 testing protocols established
by the local school system. Officials who wear a face mask while officiating do not need to complete routine testing or show proof of covid-19 vaccination. Officials who choose to officiate while not wearing a face mask will be required to participate in routine covid-19 testing or provide proof of vaccination. To ensure spectator safety, indoor competition venues will be open at limited capacity that allows for appropriate physical distancing. A limited number of spectator passes will be issued to a student athlete for his/her guests to attend home (four passes) and away (two passes) competitions held in indoor facilities. Procedures for issuing passes will be established by the Bayside Conference member schools; pass holders are still subject to any entry fees. In addition, all spectators will be required to wear a face mask while in an indoor competition venue.
Spacing, passing, switching field focus for squad By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 22, 2021) The Worcester Prep girls’ soccer team focused on several things during Tuesday’s game against the Crisfield Crabbers in Berlin. This is the first year Crisfield has fielded a team. Since they didn’t have many players the teams played 9v9 instead of Carol Hartnett 11v11. “I wanted the girls to work on spacing, passing and switching the field,” said Prep Coach Carol Hartnett after the 5-0 win. “They did excellent, especially all the freshmen. The rows [of subs] kept going and going the whole game. Everybody played and contributed.” Senior Myranda Beebe scored two goals. Seniors Natalie Brushmiller and Megan Waller, and freshman Jayden Scopp had one goal each. Freshman goalie Abigail Ament recorded three saves. Worcester and Salisbury Christian were tied for first place in the Eastern Shore Independent Conference as of earlier this week. “We’re exactly tied. They beat us and we beat them,” Hartnett said. The outcome of both teams’ final games this week would determine seeding and who would host the conference tournament semifinals on Tuesday. If both ended with the same record, the home field would be determined by a coin flip. The game is slated to start at 3:30 p.m. The championship round will then take place on Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
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